Reviews of Marari Xavier's Inn

Beautiful surroundings and home like feel. Loved how clean the rooms were. Ac worked very well and dining area outside was also very nice. Private beach was beautiful. Very clean. Breakfast was also delicious. Best part was our hosts very warm and welcoming family made us feel at home.

Nothing everything great.

A Perfect Beachfront Escape with Heartfelt Hospitality I had the most wonderful stay at Marari Xavier’s Inn! From the moment I arrived, I was welcomed like family by Albert, Sunitha, and their team. Their warmth and genuine care made me feel instantly at home. The location is unbeatable—just a few steps from a quiet stretch of Marari Beach, where you can enjoy serene sunrises, peaceful sunsets, and the soothing sound of waves all day long. My room was spotless, spacious, and comfortable, with a balcony view of the sea that made mornings magical. The highlight, apart from the stunning surroundings, was the food. Sunitha’s home-cooked Kerala meals were simply delicious—fresh seafood, fragrant curries, and generous breakfasts that set the tone for the day. Every little detail was taken care of, from organizing local activities to making sure I had everything I needed. It’s rare to find a place that blends professional service with the genuine warmth of a homestay, but Xavier’s Inn does it effortlessly. If you want a peaceful, clean, and welcoming place by the beach, with the best hosts you could hope for—this is it. I’m already looking forward to my next visit!

The family was very nice, kind and very helpful. They organized a boat tour for me, some local shopping and the 2.5 hour drive to my next location (Albert drove me himself). The food was excellent, evrything was clean and well-maintained. The room was big and perfectly adequate. The property is almost directly by the beach, there is a semi-private beach. Otheriwse it is a little remote, but since Albert is happy to drive the guests, this is not a problem. Sunitha (?) showed me some local crafts and told me about some local customs and culture, so it was an interesting and immersive experience.

furnishings maybe not exactly my taste ;), but fine nonetheless.

Good place. Homely ambience. Can do better with a uplift of the entrance

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- lovely hosts eager to make your stay enjoyable - delicious breakfasts - tasty food available for lunch and dinner, good value - cheap easy tuk tuk ride to backwaters at Allepuzha (Oliver's Travels group Canoe trip recommended) - clean, litter free little beach just in front of propetty gorgeous for swimming and sunsets. (At first we were confused as this is not the main Marari Beach we had expected, there are no shops or beach cafes here, they are a tuk tuk ride away to the North. However, once we'd visited the beaches at Marari and Allepuzha - both littered and agoraphobically vast - we fell in love even more with the little 'private' beach in front of this homestay. With working fishermen's cottages around there is also a fast disappearing authenticity to this area).

Nothing, All was great once we had orientated to not being on the main Marari Beach. Marari is a huge area!

Albert and Sunitha made sure we had a very easy and relaxed stay, ensuring we had everything we needed. I rarely rate a place with a 10 but this place deserves nothing less than a 10. In addition to the excellent care and lovely friendship this couple so generously give, you get an amazing private beach a few steps away. During the sunset, we walked onto the beach and into the warm water to watch the sun set. Definitely book this place if you are in the area.

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excellent Kerala breakfasts.

The location was amazing, right on the beach in a friendly, quiet neighborhood. I felt completely safe walking around the neighborhood alone. The meals were reasonably priced and delicious and the family was very kind and helpful.

Place was worth to stay...Breakfast was really nice. Only the location is quite far.

Proximity to the beach

Frontal facade can be improved

Neat and clean room, very good behaviour

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This is just heaven!! The best welcome I had in Kerala!!! When you arrive here it's like getting home because everyone treats you like family. I spent New Year's eve and was invited to celebrate with the family and friends!! Thank you again once more!!! My room was very comfortable and very clean. The best had a good quality mattress. The bathroom was big and I appreciated the non slippery tiles on the floor!!! The beach is 20 meters away and is like a private beach so beautiful! 50 meters on the beach comes the river and it makes a very nice scenery!!! The food is delicious and freshly prepared on demand by Sunitha who's such a nice chef!! Everyone is dedicated to make your stay very special and I was very grateful for that. The beautiful young girls bring you food with a large smile on the face and the young boys don't hesitate to carry heavy luggage!!

I don't find anything I didn't like!!

Nice warm comfortable hotel. Staffs were very friendly

From check in to check out and everything in between. Hosts were amazing and the home cooked meals are a must try if you want to have authentic Kerala food (which is cooked at their house). Appam and Chicken ghee roast was so so good . Must visit for anyone visiting Allepey.

The property has a beach in front which essentially becomes a private beach and I had an amazing time sitting there during sunset. The hosts are very nice and helpful and catered to all our requests during the stay. The room, balcony, washroom, were all very clean and hygienic. We had a very lovely stay here and would love to return in the future.

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Very warm host, super accomodating, excellent comms and home cooked food