Mandaram villas

My partner and I came here for a few days to celebrate our anniversary and chill out after a month touring India. The whole experience was truly wonderful. Jesmi and Sebastian were on hand whenever we needed and advised us as to lovely ayurverdic, restaurants and beach visits; nothing was to much to ask them. Archana cooked us a delicious home cooked meal for our special date which was the best!! The actual site is stunning with a large pool amidst the tropical flowers and a lovely breakfast spot overlooking the greenery. We had breakfast each morning and it was always something different and wonderfully catered to my gluten free. The rooms are cleans each morning and the pool/sitting area is very well maintained. It has been the most beautiful stay - thank you to the whole team - I’m not sure how we will top this anniversary!!

We only stayed here one night but wish we could’ve stayed longer. Perfect location, a 2 minute walk from Marari beach which is a beautiful, quiet, untarnished beach on the Kerala coastline! The home is exactly as pictured. Our room was spacious and clean, had a very comfy bed, great AC and very fast WiFi - of a similar standard to the other 4-5* hotels we stayed at in Kerala. Beautiful pool area right outside your room, and the home is small enough to feel like you have the place all to yourself. The pool is very clean and well maintained. The staff here are excellent, go out of their way to ensure you are enjoying your stay. Bikes are available to go to local shops/sights. We had dinner and breakfast at the home and the food was excellent and in great quantity.

Mandaram Villas is a lovely Homestay and we were well looked after by the staff for whom nothing was too much trouble. Our very spacious room was very comfortable with large bed and plenty of seating and it was kept spotlessly clean. Our room had a private balcony which we loved for the bird spotting opportunities, and it was very nice to slip into the pool when the dat heated up. The food was some of the best we’ve had, especially the expertly cooked fish dishes. We paid a bit more than we normally do for these trips but it turned out to be good value.

We had a brilliant stay at Mandaram Villas - it is surrounded by green natural beauty and only two minutes walk from a beautiful, peaceful beach. The rooms are spacious and the whole complex is incredibly clean and well kept. The hospitality from Allwyn, Jesmi, Binil, Asha, Archana and the team is some of the best I’ve ever had - they were friendly, attentive, and helpful throughout our whole stay. They went the extra mile to help us celebrate a special occasion during our trip. The team also arrange excellent yoga and massage sessions, and a kayaking trip around the Alleppey backwaters. The food at Mandaram Villas was a highlight of our stay - each breakfast and dinner we had was different and interesting, with the chance to a mix of local Keralan dishes. It is the best food we’ve eaten in Kerala!! I would definitely come back and recommend Mandaram Villas to friends.

We had a wonderful stay. The food is amazing, everything is fresh and local. I also recommend to have dinner at Mandaram. You can try lots of different (local) dishes. It felt like a private Villa because there are only 3 apartments. Also enjoyed the boat ride on the backwaters very much! The super friendly staff organizes everything for you (if you like), e. g. Tuk Tuk to Aleppey, boat ride etc. Some other information about Mandaram which some people might find useful: There is hot water in the shower. You cannot wear foot wear at the breakfast/dinner table as they are located on the balcony/kitchen. Electricity was off a couple of times but not not for long.