Marari Beach

Description

Marari Beach Resort is a CGH Earth Group (Formerly known as the Casino Group), located at 60 kms from Kochi (Kerala, India), set in 25 acres of Coconut Palm groves leading down to the vast expanse of beach.

Marari originates from "Mararikulam", one of the local fishing villages, where life still goes on much as it did a hundred years ago, with the men going out to sea each day to earn a living bringing in the daily catch. Completely new to the holiday maker. Marari offers endless miles of superb sand beaches backed by swaying palms, virgin territory where you can experience the local charm/and traditional Keralan Hospitality at it's best.

The Marari Beach is built in the style of a traditional fishing village with thatched villas that have been designed to be in keeping with the local village style.

Marari Beach is an endless vista of sand and surf, but it is more. An authentic experience of the world of Kerala's traditional fishing villages, and a recreation of an ancient, harmonious way of life.

Modelled on the fishermens' dwellings of Mararikulam, your accommodations are a fine balance between traditional form and modern function. The roof is palm thatch, but we've added a concrete base that keeps the air-conditioning in and the odd insect out. Bathrooms too, combine modern fixtures with the traditional Kerala open-roofed style. And the little taps outside each cottage are another local touch. The fisher folk use them to clean the sand off their feet, and you can do likewise. Barefoot is a great way to be at Marari Beach, even indoors!

Cottages like the one we've just described form the standard accommodation , but if you favour more private luxuries, maybe you'd like to pick one of our pool villa cottages, which are suite-style and have a secluded walled courtyard with a private pool all your own.

The secret of the tangy fish curries of this part of the world lies - literally - in the soil. For it is earthenware pots, placed on a slow wood fire and simmered, that give the food its unique texture and succulence.
At Marari Beach, you can enjoy the simple traditional dishes of the fisherfolk (along with, of course , a variety of international cuisine favourites) at our verandah- style restaurant. Dinners are candlelit, often with live music (the traditional kerala trio comprises a harmonium, flute and tablas) . And the beachside features an evening grill serving up some select seafood, always fresh, always seasonal.

The bar at Marari is in a beautiful 200-year old building, deep in a thicket of trees and lotus ponds. Enjoy a 'Panchamrutam' (a heady local concoction) in the midst of colonial -style spaces and serenity. If you can't tear yourself away from the beach, you can get a tall cold one down there too, at the Beach Shack.

Marari Beach has a fully equipped ayurvedic centre, so you can get all the benefits of this ancient system of medicine. Put yourself in the hands of our expert masseuses and you'll feel reborn.
There are also regular yoga classes on the beach, in the thick of a cool coconut grove. The locale, we're told, does wonders for your inner serenity.

The focus at Marari is on Kerala cuisine, though we serve up a range of international favourites too.

Seafood is always seasonal varieties, based on the fresh catch of the day. Another favourite is the fisherman's curries, simmered in clay pots, and served up with a traditional leaf spoon.

Do nothing on the beach, take long walks or bicycle rides. Marari wasn't designed for doing but just the opposite.
But you should definitely take time out to stroll down to the village and explore.

There's a full size pool, beach volleyball and tennis for the more active. Lots of books and stuff in the clubhouse too.

Location

CGH Earth
Casino Building, Willingdon Island,
Cochin, Kerala, India - 682 003

Available Room Types

More Details

• Industry: 5Star
• Mobile: 91-484-3011711
• Email: info@cghearth.com
• Website: www.cghearth.com/marari_beach/