I'd read up about this place before deciding to go and the reviews didn't let us down at all. Don't expect 5 star luxury - expect something a bit more special than that! If you don't mind basic rooms but with a fantastic location that seems to be relatively undiscovered compared to a lot of beaches in Kerala, this is... More

We stayed here for 2 nights at the beginning of our trip to India. Austin arranged a driver to collect us from the airport. We arrived at 10am and were shown around. We were also offered breakfast which was wonderful. We stayed in Austins brothers home stay 200m from the beach as the beachfront villas were full. Room was very... More

Intention was to stay for 2 nights, ended up staying for 7 nights, excellent Kerala breakfast and a nice dinner at night time, relaxed not to have to study a menu card! Compliments to Austin and Jasmine to feel at home. Rooms are simple and will be cleaned on demand, Location is fine to make day trips to Backwater area,... More

Easily our favourite place in Kerala, we stumbled on this gem while trying to avoid the overpriced local hotels. We stayed in a beachfront room (a must), with a view from our bed and balcony straight onto the sea. The rooms are very basic, but clean with good sized bathrooms and hot water. Austin is a lovely host, attentive and... More

Stayed three nights with Austin and Jasmine in a sea facing room with balcony on this lovely unspoiled beach. Fishermen just below would quietly prepare their nets and unload their early morning or evening catch, while their children played cricket. The waves would roll in beyond and we could watch the sun settling through the palm trees. The palmwine tapster... More

We stayed here for four nights and we had a wonderful, relaxing time. The beach villas are at the back of the beach - you couldn't get any closer to the sea. It is a perfect place for an early morning swim and then a lovely breakfast - the breakfast (and all meals) are prepared by Jasim, Austin's wife, and... More

Marari Beach is a beautiful, undeveloped stretch of quiet sands and crashing surf. Austin's place seems to be the best mid-range option around there. The villa is ideally situated, just a stone's throw from sea and a 30 second walk through a palm grove to the beach itself. It's size (5 rooms max) make it feel a million miles away... More

Great little place on a spectacular beach and makes a nice change from the hustle and bustle of the rest of Kerala. Austin and his staff are unbelievably friendly with great smiles and really went out of their way to welcome all guests. Food was also really nice and clean and the room was basic but probably the cleanest place... More

just spent a few days at Austin beach villa and really did not want to leave.The friendly and very accommodating Austin and his family are a hard act to beat.Excellent food, and clean and spacious rooms plus abundant birdlife.clean beach,with dolphins,make this a very relaxing place for a break.