Name: Heritage Marari
Address: Near Chethy Bridge Mararikulam,, Cherthala, Cherthala, Cherthala, 688530, India
Rating: 9

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Heritage Marari

Cherthala

Super friendly and helpful host, EXCELLENT cuisine - best dinner we had in India so far. Very relaxing, jungle style atmosphere right by the lagoon (no mosquitos!) with beautiful, authentic heritage style rooms and cottages with AC. The breathtakingly beautiful MARARI beach is a mere 10 minute bike ride away. 
Thanks, Bruce, for a truely lovely stay !

Authentic heritage Kerala home in quaint, jungle like surroundings right by the lagoon (no mosquitos!)

Small and cosy place to stay with excellent staff and food ( we ate breakfast and evening meals there every day for a week). You can take out the bicycles to explore the area and local beaches.

I was disappointed that it didn’t seem possible to take part in the daily activities in the resort website - “You would accompany them to the local market, help in buying the provisions for the day, bargain for the fish, choose the fresh veggies and later help in preparing the day’s meal” - which was what I expected.

Also the two dogs on site were a real nuisance at night - barking and howling. It is only because of this problem that I would not return, sadly.

Peaceful location apart from dogs

This is the most delightful place to stay and relax . We had on of the bungalows which was well designed and spotlessly clean with a large well laid out bathroom .
Bruce And Raul are both very happy to help with any questions or requests. The breakfast and evening meal ( if you choose to eat there) are delicious samples of local cuisine.
The only reason I didn’t give it 5 stars was because of the  resident dogs which took to barking and howling at the smallest provisions throughout the night

Relaxing place

We have just spent eight wonderful days at Heritage Marari. Bruce was our host. Heritage Marari is a collection of traditional Keralan houses collected by Bruce's family and assembled on-site next to a backwater leading directly to the Indian Ocean, 10 minutes' walk to Chethi Beach and a 5 minute tuk tuk ride to Marari Beach. The houses are beautiful, clean and comfortable and the grounds are teeming with extraordinary birds and butterflies. 
    Bruce is a consummate host, and he and his small team met every demand of two adults and three teenagers, booking tuk tuks and taxis, arranging trips to Alleppey and the backwaters, into the hills and to Kochi; and sending us to a local clothing shop to supply our son when the airline lost his suitcase. He was full of information and advice, and even took us to a neighbour's house to watch the World Cup Final! 
    The highlight, for us, though, was the food. We ate breakfast and supper there every day. Bruce serves what he calls 'home cooking' but which is, truthfully, some of the best food we have ever eaten, and that's coming from two professional chefs. Morning and evening, Bruce and his chef served a different set of dishes from the local traditions of the Alleppey region, and every one was a revelation.
   At Heritage Marari we felt immersed in the real Kerala, and experienced our surroundings in a way that wouldn't have been possible at a resort. It doesn't have the frills of a high-end venue but the care and affection lavished on us were far beyond what we would have found at a fancy hotel.
    Bruce honestly made us feel like family, and this made our holiday very special. We will definitely be returning to this little gem! 

Wonderful homestay that feels like home.

The Heritage Marari is excellent. The cottages are traditional Kerala buildings being over 100 years old and are very comfortable with modern up to date bathrooms. Each cottage has effective air conditioning and reliable WiFi. The rooms are v clean and the beds are v comfortable. The traditional Kerala food supplied in the evening is excellent. Bruce the owner is very hospitable and helpful. The staff are helpful too. Bruce supplied me with a bike which was great to explore the area. He also allowed me to have my cottage for the afternoon on the day I left as my flight from Kochi was late night . I could not fault this property and would recommend it to anyone.

Excellent Heritage Property near Marari Beach

It is true that when we arrive we are unpleasantly surprised by the location of the hotel. There is actually a beach a little over 1/2 km away but without any amenities (nothing to drink or eat, no umbrellas) there are only curiously very attractive dogs to strangers. We have also been told that these dogs were dangerous??? The real beach of Marari is located 3.5 km away by a busy road, those who know India will understand what it means when you ride a bike. Otherwise the hotel site is nice which would be worth a little more maintenance. The cottage that was occupied perfectly early and recovered from old wood.

Original and comfortable cottages

This place is quiet, offers a good quality basic stay. The host is extremely nice and helpful. I enjoyed the traditional Indian food in the evening. The place has a good location to explore Marari and the backwaters.

Very caring, friendly host, good traditional Indian food

First of all no t.v... second no pool..no fridge too, most importantly no shampoo " cant believe it we are near a beach and no shampoo,  asked for it and they tell me it's a home stay...that's why I guess no shampoo .. I booked a four star package iris tours.. all hotels were great in our tour but this one is ranked worse just for the amenities... it's ok if you want to go back 100 years and have AC bed , light, American style toilet and shower..

Unbelievable how it's got this many stars

Very impressed by Bruce's hospitality.  He is doing a wonderful job by creating and maintaining this beautiful place for us.  He gave us the opportunity to be so close to the Nature.  And the beach so close!  Got some amazing photos of the sea and the sun!  My kids' exclamation that we have entered into the Paradise said it all!  And after 2 nights' stay the kids don't want to leave!

Paradise stay in traditional cottages

We spent two days in Heritage Marari. The accommodation is very beautiful and lovingly designed. You sleep in traditional Kerala houses. Bruno takes care of his guests with great enthusiasm. This includes excellent local food and many good tips about the environment, food, land and people. The walking beach is fantastic. Hardly people, beautiful sandy beach, warm water. We are very happy to come back.

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