One of the highlights of three weeks in southern India was our three days in Allappuzha (Alleppi) at Motty’s Homestay. Our hosts, Motty and Lali, made us feel very welcome and comfortable in their lovely home. Our room was spacious and well-appointed, and the Kerala-style bed (with two steps up on each side!) was perfect. Motty is a most pleasant... more

From the first welcoming cup of tea Motty and Lali ensured our stay with them was a truly memorable experience. Motty offered his invaluable expertise in the planning stages of our holiday and the trip on the Backwater he arranged for us was the icing on the cake. The guide was knowledgeable about the wildlife and spoke excellent english. Nothing... more

Our rooms were charming with lovely furniture and great design. Lali's food was delicious. and we enjoyed talking with our host, Motty, over dinner, learning about Kerala and India. Intimate and elegant homestay. more

We stayed at Motty's Homestay for 2 nights in February having spent a night on Motty's Houseboat. I cannot praise Motty's enough.The room we stayed in was beautifully styled - Motty and his wife Lali both have a great eye for detail and antiques. The outdoor bathroom was a real treat - very refreshing! Lali cooked us some of the... more

I stayed at Motty's beach huts near Marari Beach and then the Homestay in Alappuzha and found the reception at both to be warm and welcoming. I was a lone female and they made me feel very safe and looked after. They couldn't do enough to make me feel at home, even helping me put on a sari! more

We first visited Motty's home seven years ago.There are not words to describe our first impression.The place is lovely,relaxing,clean,but most of all it has the feeling of home!For us mr.Motty,his wife Lally and their kids became familly!We visit them almost every year even if it's not in our traveling plans because we just love them!You can easy find out why... more

We found Motty's homestay in the Alastair Sawday's book and we were not disappointed. If you are after a warm welcome, an experience of a Keralan home with Keralan hospitality and some excellent Keralan food then look no further. We went with our 12 year old daughter and Motty and Lali were impecable hosts and included her in conversations and... more

We have recently returned from a fabulous two weeks in Kerala, under the care of our host Motty. Spending 12 nights at Marari Beach Homes (which he part owns) and 2 nights at his home in Alleppy. He and his wife Lali (a wonderful cook) are so welcoming, and nothing is too much trouble to organise trips etc. The house... more