Marari John's Beach Villas - Home Stay in Mararikulam - Alappuzha, India

NEVER NEVER NEVER!!!! Worse owner!! Never book any rooms here. They have okay rooms but very worse service. We booked 2 rooms there but AC was not working of 1 room so asked him to cancel one room. He was okay and assured of refund in 2 days. Now he is not responding call. It's fraud!!! Go for other resorts. Even there is no good view from this resort.

They are fraud don't book this villa. The amount they ask to pay but the service is worst. Even the owner is fraud. We booked two rooms before a week but when we reached there the rooms were already occupied by someone. After almost 2 hrs chaos we got our room. Another problem which we faced is 1 room's AC was not working we complainted the owner and he was okay to cancel one room's booking with cancellation charge and promised to give refund after 1 or 2 days. Now it's been 4-5 days we are continously trying to call him but now he is not receiving the call. I suggest everyone who is going to plan to book this villa cancel your plan and book another villa. There is no beach view from here. Breakfast was pathetic. Owner is very rude and fraud. Worst experience.

Had a wonderful time at this beach villa! While the road to reach the villa can be a bit confusing,its location is simply perfect for beach lovers as its right next to the marari beach! The entrance of the villa has a Bali vibe to it and the interiors are just too cute. John and his family were extremely polite, helpful and hospitable the whole time. They use solar water heaters in the villa bathrooms so folks requiring hot water on a cloudy day can find it a bit difficult. Although the villa does not have a kitchen- John and his family helped us out with their kitchen for some minor heating food requirements as well..

We (a group of 8 friends) had an excellent stay at the property. The property was well maintained and very close to the beach. Thanks to John and his family for arranging the stay. I recommend this property for any sort of get together.

It's very close to the beach so you can anytime go to the beach at your convenience. Proper hygiene is maintained. Homemade authentic Kerala food was provided which was absolutely delicious. The owner John and his family are very well behaved and don't interfere with your stay there. It's a calm, comfortable and peaceful place to go to.

Absolutely wonderful homestay. Beautiful garden, very neat, full of plants and flowers. Few hammocks to chill. John and his family are the most welcome and friendly people, providing you with everything you need. And special note for the incredible family style home cooked food that his mother prepares. Really really good Indian food with an amazing price quality. Ended up staying here for almost a week!!

It's sparkling clean with friendly hosts. It has a small but beautifully decorated central garden. It has a kitchen and you can ask for food according to your preference. Beach is approximately 100 meters by walk. If you are coming by your own car, parking is 60 meter away from the house.

Amazing modern clean nice and warm place one of the best we stayed in whole south India. John is an amazing host and his mum can do anything for you - cook, save your laundry by her powerful washing machine, smile for you and make you feel as if you are home. Highly recommend this place and since it is so well-maintained I think it will continue to be so.