Marari Dreamz
Marariikulam Marari Beach, Mararikulam 688549 India
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Marari dreamz is a small home stay located at the sea shore of Marari beach which is run by a local couple named, Allwyn and Jency who are in to hospitality industry for last 15 years and got travelling experience in and outside India as well as speaks English, Italian and Hindi. Marari dreamz has got six Luxury cottages, each having one air conditioned ensuite double bed rooms fitted with an open sit outs. Three cottages has got a private swimming pool and the other three shares one common pool. You can stroll or bicycle (free bikes) in to the village to enjoy the traditional temples surrounded by green paddy fields and huge trees also ayurveda massages. One can live along with the calm and quit villagers who earn their living from sea,yoga lessons.Jency cooks all Indian traditional dishes and all modern dishes as per your request for great prices.You can enjoy the nearby Marari beach making sand castles, and also do check out the coir making units.
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Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Free breakfast
Bicycles available
Bicycle tours
Books, DVDs, music for children
Airport transportation
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Breakfast available
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Air conditioning
Private balcony
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Non-smoking rooms
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Hindi
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Somewhat walkable
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Marari Dreamz is celebrated by guests for its spotless condition and meticulous care, with reviewers frequently commending the cleanliness of both the rooms and pools. The spacious and unique rooms, complete with outdoor showers, are a consistent hit among travelers, who also enjoy the tranquil and inviting atmosphere punctuated by hammocks and greenery. Its prime location near the beach is another highlight for many guests.
Additionally, the hotel's amenities, including tranquil pools, complimentary bicycles, and the presence of pets, are often praised, as is the excellent value offered by reasonably priced meals. The warm and attentive service provided by the staff at Marari Dreamz consistently receives accolades, enhancing the overall guest experience.
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A perfect place to spend the last 5 nights of our holiday in Kerala. Our villa was lovely and spacious with a veranda and comfortable seating. Here our breakfast & dinner was served to us beautifully cooked by Jency . We were given a wide variety of Keralan dishes and they were all delicious. We made good use of the swimming pool and enjoyed walks on the beach & walks through the village. Nothing seems too much trouble for Allwyn & Jency & they have created a very special place.
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Date of stay: February 2020
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It was my second trip to Allwyn and Jency's beautiful homestay after 10 years of being away and it was more lovely than ever. What a lot of work had been done to make it more of a retreat than it was before without it losing its charm. My two friends and I arrived long before check in time but the couple still gave us breakfast and teas and coffees whilst we waited. The reception has been turned into a cosy hideaway with lots of books, comfy seats, music and trinkets where one feels properly chilled out. We also had a shared pool to dip in with stunning lush vegetation surrounding it and clear fountains flowing into the pool. Our room had so many lovely touches with a unique bathroom that had a tree growing through the roof giving such a tropical feel that having a shower was very much an experience1 The home made food that we had for breakfast and dinner, was plentiful and authentic and a relief from the spices of Goa! It was lovely to have such a taste of Kerala.
Whilst we were at the homestay, we visited Marari Beach which is only a stones throw away, the backwaters where Allwyn arranged a sunrise kayaking tour for us, and the beautiful Portugese city of Fort Kochi which was another amazing experience. There are also elephant rides not too far also. Its a great place to explore the area whilst having a bit of luxury at home. All in all, one of my favourite travelling experiences and can't rate the couple highly enough for their hospitality. We hope to see you again soon!
Whilst we were at the homestay, we visited Marari Beach which is only a stones throw away, the backwaters where Allwyn arranged a sunrise kayaking tour for us, and the beautiful Portugese city of Fort Kochi which was another amazing experience. There are also elephant rides not too far also. Its a great place to explore the area whilst having a bit of luxury at home. All in all, one of my favourite travelling experiences and can't rate the couple highly enough for their hospitality. We hope to see you again soon!
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Date of stay: August 2022
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Marari Dreamz is truly spectacular and Allwyn is an utterly exceptional host. We borrowed bicycles from him to explore Marari and rode up quiet streets with him for a local Ayuverdic massage. He also arranged a return tuk tuk journey for us down to Alleppey and a boat trip around the fascinating inland backwaters that characterise this area. Nothing is too much trouble for him and we could have spent every day if we had wished touring the area based on his recommendations. The fact that we did not, and spent a lot of our time at Marari Dreamz itself, is a tribute to the welcoming and homely atmosphere he has created. The handful of holiday cottages, all of which have access to either shared or private pools, are comfortable and peacefully integrated into the sub tropical gardens he has designed. We spent many peaceful hours reading and relaxing in this most sublime atmosphere. His staff are superb, busy, very friendly, and not intrusive. Finally, Jency, Allwyn's lovely partner. What a complete star she is! Her kind nature permeates the entire place and her cooking is as good as the best we had in the whole of our tour around this most culinary states of India. If you want to experience the best of Keralan cuisine, what better way to do so than sitting under the balmy Indian sky, listening to the night birds and sampling dishes she has lovingly prepared. Allwyn and Jency have made something truly special at Marari Dreamz and deserve the very highest praise for their creation.
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Date of stay: February 2023
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This is a gem of a property within easy walking distance of the beach. There is a lovely swimming pool and some rooms have their own private plunge pools; we were lucky to have had one of these. Our room also had comfy chairs on the terrace along with a hammock, a ceiling fan and a dining table and chairs. The bed was extremely comfortable and the air conditioning was very quiet which aided good sleep. We also loved the outdoor shower. The room was serviced each day and two litre bottles of water were replaced daily as well as biscuits and tea and coffee. Breakfasts and dinners were excellent both in the variety of food and in their quality - Jency is certainly an amazing cook. All staff were friendly and professional and were keen to ensure guests had everything they needed. Allwyn and Jency have created a beautiful holiday environment and work tirelessly to ensure guests have the best possible experience. We had a truly lovely 6 night stay here.
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Date of stay: February 2024
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The hosts are amazing and really doing everything to make you feel like you want to stay for ever. The place is small, really clean and beautiful interior. The food is cooked with love and is delicious. The beach is just 5 min away, totally empty when we were there in mid April. The area around the stay is very walkable and if you would like to take a short run i the morning, then finishing off with a relaxing swim in the beautiful swimming pools before breakfast. Would recommend anyone to stay here, the kids enjoyed is as much as we did. Amazing to find Swedish books to read during the day in the reception. Thanks Densi and Alwyn!
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Date of stay: April 2022
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Response from Allwyn Aloysius, Owner at Marari Dreamz
Responded 21 Apr 2022
Thank you Annica and family for visiting us and for creating a great vibe. Since Covid Outbreak, we were looking forward to welcome international travelers and we are very much pleased to see the international travelers started coming back to India. Your family was fantastic and we had very nice time with you guys and we really enjoyed the time. Also pleased to know that you enjoyed all our services, food and the location. Thank you again for recommending us and looking forward to meeting you sometime in future.! Much Love Allwyn
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This was the first stop for my wife and I on a trip around Kerala. On arrival the owners spent time with us to explain activities in the area and then showed us to a large and comfortable room. My favourite feature was the beautiful shower - while very private, it was open air and had luscious foliage all around it.
Another wonderful feature was the breakfast and dinners - all cooked onsite by the excellent Jency. Authentic Keralan fish, meat, chicken and vegetable dishes were all superb, and she very kindly showed us several creative combinations of local ingredients and techniques.
Lastly, the dogs and cats also deserve praise as they were all very polite and friendly throughout.
Another wonderful feature was the breakfast and dinners - all cooked onsite by the excellent Jency. Authentic Keralan fish, meat, chicken and vegetable dishes were all superb, and she very kindly showed us several creative combinations of local ingredients and techniques.
Lastly, the dogs and cats also deserve praise as they were all very polite and friendly throughout.
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Date of stay: November 2022
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The hidden star of Marari Beach I was tempted to not review this hotel because then it will be harder to book in future. Set in a tropical style green garden, with private rooms and a great pool, yet only minutes from a super beach, this is our second visit. Extremely efficiently managed by Alwyn, who is ably supported by Jency, who is an excellent chef, look no further if you want 5 star service, good food and comfort at a price well below that of the 5 Star hotels in the area. Very highly recommended
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Date of stay: February 2023
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Response from Allwyn Aloysius, Owner at Marari Dreamz
Responded 4 Apr 2023
Thank you Alan and Sylvia for the second visit as we as the second review. As usual, it was a pleasure meeting you both and we had fantastic time with you both and really enjoyed it. We are very much happy that you had enjoyed all our evening meals and Jency was very happy to cook for you guys. Also thank you very much for participating in all our activities. Thank you once again for your visit and we look forward to have you for your next visit soon. Much Love Allwyn
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We are an Irish couple in our 30s, we stayed as part of our honeymoon trip to Kerala and had a wonderful stay at Marari Dreamz. Allwyn and Jency couldn't have done more to make us feel looked after and welcome, with lots of local tips and things to do, as well as Jency's amazing food- her prawn biryani was one of the best meals we had during our 2 week stay in India! Breakfast and dinner were both delicious, we highly recommend taking your meals at the homestay while you are a guest- having the wonderful food for just the two of us on our private terrace was great.
We loved the private pool villa, it was a lovely place to spend time relaxing. Just a note that the private pool area is completely shaded, perfect for a hot day but, if you are looking to sunbathe, you can use the main pool area which does get sun (or the beach, just a 5 minute walk away!)
We utilised the complimentary bikes to cycle to the local alcohol store which was within easy cycling distance and was a pleasant ride away from the hectic Kerala traffic thanks to Allwyn's directions.
There are mosquitos in the area, as with all places in the area, the staff do burn coconuts to help repel them but we would also recommend bringing some repellant if you react to bites like we do!
There is such a warm, friendly feel to Marari Dreamz, not to mention the 5 super friendly dogs and cute kittens! Hopefully one day we will be back!
We loved the private pool villa, it was a lovely place to spend time relaxing. Just a note that the private pool area is completely shaded, perfect for a hot day but, if you are looking to sunbathe, you can use the main pool area which does get sun (or the beach, just a 5 minute walk away!)
We utilised the complimentary bikes to cycle to the local alcohol store which was within easy cycling distance and was a pleasant ride away from the hectic Kerala traffic thanks to Allwyn's directions.
There are mosquitos in the area, as with all places in the area, the staff do burn coconuts to help repel them but we would also recommend bringing some repellant if you react to bites like we do!
There is such a warm, friendly feel to Marari Dreamz, not to mention the 5 super friendly dogs and cute kittens! Hopefully one day we will be back!
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Date of stay: February 2023
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Response from Allwyn Aloysius, Owner at Marari Dreamz
Responded 5 Apr 2023
Hello Roisin and Eoghan, Thank you very much for your fantastic review and for explaining about your experience in such a great way. We are really happy to know that you had great time with us and had enjoyed all our services.We were also enjoying the time we spend together watching your pleasure in all our activities. Also thank you very much for enjoying our local traditional Kerala food Jency make in her kitchen. It was fab to read that you had enjoyed each and every bit of our recommendations and we are really looking forward to meeting you again sometime in future. Thank you very much Much Love Allwyn
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The best homestay we've ever had!!!
We, a married couple with a 16-year-old son and a couple of friends, spent a wonderful 4 nights with Allwyn & Jency. We were given a very warm welcome by the hosts and felt very welcome from the very first moment. The service was always excellent without exception. The breakfast included in the price was plentiful in choice and taste and really lovingly prepared. The optional dinner was fantastic every time! You shouldn't miss dinner, it's definitely worth it! Allwyn also helped us book Ayurveda treatments, backwater trips, transfer arrangements, etc. We can only warmly recommend this homestay. Just the right place to take a break!
We, a married couple with a 16-year-old son and a couple of friends, spent a wonderful 4 nights with Allwyn & Jency. We were given a very warm welcome by the hosts and felt very welcome from the very first moment. The service was always excellent without exception. The breakfast included in the price was plentiful in choice and taste and really lovingly prepared. The optional dinner was fantastic every time! You shouldn't miss dinner, it's definitely worth it! Allwyn also helped us book Ayurveda treatments, backwater trips, transfer arrangements, etc. We can only warmly recommend this homestay. Just the right place to take a break!
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Date of stay: November 2023
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Best place ever, location is stunning, rooms adorable, with open air bathroom. Our villa was equipped with private pool, it was amazing. Privacy is guaranteed at all times, breakfast and dinner are served personally in the patio of the room, and food was the best ever had in the entire country.
Owners are incredible, Allwyn, Jansi and the entire staff are so welcoming that everyone feels like home. An heavenly place in the beautiful garden of India:Kerala!! Thank you for everything, we will definitely see u again
Owners are incredible, Allwyn, Jansi and the entire staff are so welcoming that everyone feels like home. An heavenly place in the beautiful garden of India:Kerala!! Thank you for everything, we will definitely see u again
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Date of stay: February 2023
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Response from Allwyn Aloysius, Owner at Marari Dreamz
Responded 3 Apr 2023
Ciao Alberto and Morgan.. Thank you very much for writing about us in TripAdvisor. It was a pleasure hosting you and we had lovely time with you guys and we really enjoyed the time spend together. We are very much pleased to know that you enjoyed all our services and again very happy to know that you will come back again to our place in Kerala. See you soon.. Much Love Allwyn
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Maitravels asked a question Mar 2020
Greater London, United Kingdom1,849 contribution132 helpful votesGood afternoon
Do you have Aircon in the villas?
Good afternoon,
Yes we do have aircon in all villas
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Allwyn
I am sorry, I just saw this. Honestly, I can't remember. I think I used the bath towel for the beach. Hope you went and loved it as much as I did!!
Hi,
It is not easy to find restaurants and bars around but we deal with all food requirements of our guests. Thank you
Hi Carol
Hope you got answers for your questions.
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We are sorry that we haven't got availability for 9 people on the dates you mentioned.
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