Seclude Kerala, Marari Sands

Tree of Life Marari is a peaceful beachside retreat with private beach access that made our stay truly special. The lush greenery, charming cottages, and warm hospitality created a serene atmosphere throughout. Special thanks to Nadeem and the staff for their exceptional service—always attentive and kind. The food was delicious, with a great mix of local and international flavors. Every part of the property felt safe and comfortable, making it an ideal spot to relax and enjoy Kerala’s coastal beauty. Highly recommended!

We family a group of 10 adults and 3 kids visited the marari sand resort in April 2025 for two days. We stayed in 4 rooms with a pool view.In my view this property is good for guests from abroad and those who just want a silent beach stay and those customers who don't have much specific requirement on facilities and amenities. The entrance road to the resort also not good and riding at night for the first time feels odd. The main highlight of the property is direct beach access however the sea is steeper on that side making it risky to get down especially with kids.The complimentary breakfast was also found missing for a good package that we booked. However they provided a complimentary dish of 5 curd rice we ordered on one day. The paid breakfast buffet arranged was ok. The live kitchen counter near the breakfast area was not there. They took orders and went inside to make the same making the buffet not live. The food was ok. The cost of all food in the menu seems to be on the higher side. We feel staff were not so keen to take orders of the ala crate menu as they said they have only less staff to manage the food requirement of all the customers . We have taken food outside at a budget friendly hotel nearby. They have In door activities like carom board, table tennis only. They have provided cycles to ride and rackets to play badminton. The outdoor play area for volleyball is there. But the ball is old to play. The wood swing and web swing in the beach area is good to relax. The swimming pool size is ok to accommodate 10people at a time but the maintenance of the pool is not good. The kids pool is also small. Near the pool and the bath area is full of dust and leaves with the same dust on the leg we have to get into the pool. Small dried leaves were present in the pool. The roof of one of our rooms was leaking during the rain on the night. The water inside the flush tank comes in slight yellow colour may be due to recycled water.The intercom facility was also not available in rooms.We have to call the manager for all requirements in mobile only. And service available from morning 8 to night 10 only. The dampness on the floor which may be due to the near sea always makes the room dirty during foot steps. Overall the stay was ok but i feel the management has to put some more effort in maintaining the property to attract more local travel lovers also.

The resort's architecture and design seamlessly blend into the breathtaking natural surroundings, creating an instant sense of tranquility. The staff were exemplary attentive, professional, and genuinely caring. Requests were met with efficiency and warmth.

We had an amazing time here. We came on a yoga holiday and it was a perfect location. All of the staff were super friendly and couldn’t do enough for us. They were fun and wonderfully friendly The food was excellent and the rooms very comfortable. We had gorgeous massages, a cooking demonstration, and a superb Indian traditional dance display

The accommodation was comfortable, air conditioning worked well. The outdoor bathroom was a nice touch but we had to manage the insects. Beautiful location on the beach. Staff were very helpful and kind. The main highlight of the property is direct beach access. The food was okay. The cost of all food in the menu seems to be on the higher side. The swimming pool size is okay but the maintenance of the pool is not good. Small dried leaves and insects were present in the pool. Overall the stay was okay but would suggest the management has to put some more effort in maintaining the property to attract more visitors.

We stayed at Seclude Kerala, Marari Sands with family last Thursday and Friday. Overall, the experience was disappointing. There was no staff at the front desk initially, though someone who came later was supportive and helpful. No welcome drinks or warm reception were offered. There was no manager or responsible person present during our stay. The restaurant had very limited food options for lunch, and the pricing was shockingly high—beyond even 7-star property rates, which felt completely unjustified. We booked a Premium Villa room, but it was just average and not worth the money. Cleanliness was very poor, and the air conditioner didn’t work properly, making it hard to stay during the hot summer days. Would not recommend this place based on our experience.