Marari Beach Resort Mararikulam

Location
Marari Beach sprawls across 55 acres of lawns, far-flung lotus ponds and whispering coconut groves, all threaded through with stone- flagged pathways. A windbreak of palms runs the length of the property, a protective cover that reduces even the gustiest sea winds to mere caresses.

Rooms
Modelled on the fishermen's dwellings of Mararikulam, all the accommodation units are a fine balance between traditional form and modern function. If you favour more private luxuries, you can pick one of the pool villa cottages, which are suite-style and have a secluded walled courtyard with a private pool.

Restaurant
Guests can enjoy the simple traditional dishes of the fisher folk along with a variety of international cuisine favourites at the verandah- style restaurant. The beachside features an evening grill serving up some select fresh seafood and dinners are candlelit, often with live music. The bar at Marari has a pleasant ambience and serves Panchamrutam in the midst of colonial-style spaces and serenity.

General
Marari Beach also has a fully equipped ayurvedic centre, where you can put yourself in the hands of the expert masseuses and feel reborn. There are also regular yoga classes on the beach, in the thick of a cool coconut grove.