Malakkarethu House

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Scored 9.2
Rated superb

Staff

9.8

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Malakkarethu House in Aranmūla offers family rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and balconies. Each room includes a kitchenette, washing machine, and free WiFi. Exceptional Facilities: Guests can enjoy a garden, terrace, restaurant, and outdoor fireplace. Additional amenities include a hot tub, lounge, and children's playground. Free on-site private parking is available. Delicious Dining: The family-friendly restaurant serves breakfast in the room, room service, and a child-friendly buffet. Menus cater to special diets, ensuring a pleasant dining experience for all. Prime Location: Located 124 km from Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, the homestay is near attractions such as Mannarasala Sree Nagaraja Temple (34 km) and Ambalapuzha Sree Krishna Temple (44 km). Highly rated for its attentive staff and scenic location.

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Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Free parking
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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1 extra-large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Gopakumar
India India
“Very professional,coutteous and helpfull staff. Had lunch, dinner and breakfast from Mallakkarethu House during my stay. They served excellent, hot and delicios homely food throughout. Owner Mr. Joji is an excellrnt hodt,takes keen interest in the...”
Rahul
India India
“Hospitality and staff, and all the ambience and outdoor common area”
Tiju
Australia Australia
“It’s an older style property with a a totally renovated interior. It has the best combination of fascinating architecture and modern comforts. The Bedrooms are spacious with a king bed and balcony. Ours had a view of the river across the gardens....”
Venugopal
India India
“Excellent ambience, good delicious home cooked food. Nice hospitality”
Vijayabaskar
India India
“Beautiful and peaceful location, tasty homemade food, welcoming, caring staff. Overall, a memorable experience”
Stm
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Our stay at Malakkarethu was truly amazing. Despite our late-night check-in due to personal reasons, the staff was incredibly accommodating and supportive. We had the pleasure of meeting Jojy J Varghese and his wife Deepthi, the gracious hosts,...”
Francoise
France France
“Arunamala. is the city of Temples but no words about in tourist guides a traditional house in a beautiful garden near river and temple we had a wonderful feeling. our host welcome us and accompany us to visit old temples around and take...”
Chantal
France France
“I was glad to reconnect with Aranmula where I studied for many years Indian classical dances. The house is most welcoming as well as Mr Varghese and staff. I felt at home totally. The room, the balcony overlooking the Pamba river. The temple is...”
Nick
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Excellent service from staff and genial host. Lovely food provided for breakfast and evening meal. Lovely garden overlooking river. Clean, comfortable, well equipped rooms. Free trip to local mirror making workshop.”
Samuel
Singapore Singapore
“Lovely home which is conveniently located right next to the grandstand for the boat race. Clean and comfortable in lush surroundings which will give you an authentic feel for Kerala life.”

Hosted by Jojy J Varghese

9.8
Host review score
Jojy J Varghese
Malakkarethu House is a diamond catagory heritage homestay in heritage village Aranmula on the banks of river Pumba. We are planted different types of Herbs, Ayurvedic Plants and Spices in my property.
Adv Jojy J Varghese and his wife Deepthi Susan are the host. We serve different types of delicious Kerala food . We are ready to serve you!!!
Our homestay is on the banks of river Pumpa.Aranmula is a heritage village declared by Unesco. Aranmula is famous for Temple,Metal Mirror, Snake boat race during onam season.Konni elephant camp is 17KMs from Aranmula from Konni we can visit Adavi Eco Tourism Spot to enjoy bowel boat rafting. We are conducting Gavi Tour to enjoy the beauty of Tiger Reserve and 5 hydroelectric projects. We providing authentic Ayurveda treatments and give introduction and training in yoga and traditional Indian art and culture.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly

House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 22:00
Check-out
From 12:00 to 13:00
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Cot upon request
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.