A Beach Symphony is a beachfront boutique resort, set amongst tropical gardens on Kerala’s most beautiful and serene Marari beach. The property is managed by Jan and Christel, a Belgian husband-and-wife team who are enthusiastic about hospitality and design. The four traditional fisherman's cottages, once neglected and dilapidated were painfully restored in its original style and furnished with local antique furniture and fitted with all the modern facilities of everyday needs.
Surrounded by tall coconut palms and fronted by the beautiful Marari beach, the four ‘A Beach Symphony’ cottages form an exclusive enclave, providing peace and tranquillity. All the cottages reflect their original character and architecture, and are independently designed with colourful walls and large windows. Each of these have a delightful beach garden with an outdoor shower, a spacious veranda where all meals are served and partially outdoor bathrooms with modern fittings.
Dining at the ‘A Beach Symphony’ is a mix of western and traditional cuisine prepared by local chefs. Meals tend to focus on seafood received fresh from local fisherman’s catch of the day. For relaxation there is a beach and a swimming pool with sun loungers but for those who want to do more than just soak up the sun, there are spa treatments, yoga, and biking tours around Marari village. This resort is ideal for those wanting something a little more authentic than the larger resorts nearby.
Amenities
Bar/PubCoffee ShopConciergeCribs/Infant Beds AvailableGardenMultilingual StaffOutdoor PoolPets AllowedRestaurantSafety Deposit BoxesSpa/SaunaStay A Beach Symphony comprises of just four air-conditioned cottages. Each of these traditional, individually designed cottages are ideally set within coconut palm groves and fronted by the sands of Marari Beach. Inside, are cool wooden or tiled floors with high open-beamed ceilings, huge king size beds draped in fine linen and decorated with antique furniture. Each room with a delightful beach garden also has a spacious veranda with seating and some have their own private swimming pool.
ChildCare Families with children are welcome to stay at the ‘A Beach Symphony’ cottages but there are no specific facilities available for children. Babysitting service can be arranged on request.
Dine There is no common dining area at the ‘A Beach Symphony’. As per the local customary practice, all meals are prepared to order in consultation with the chef and served privately on your veranda. Breakfasts and lunches are continental or South Indian spreads, with plenty of fresh fruit and juices or salads. Dinner is mostly focussed on seafood and may include freshly-caught lobster straight from the local fishermen and there's plenty of variety, with an excellent choice for vegetarians.
Relax Facilities at the ‘A Beach Symphony’ includes a beautiful pool surrounded by sun lounges. One of the exclusive cottages called ‘Violin’ has its very own plunge pool enclosed by a cosy little courtyard. A few steps from the cottages is the Marari Beach with hammocks between palm trees and sun lounges a plenty set up looking out to the sea.
Experience The highlight at the ‘A Beach Symphony’ is ofcourse the Marari Beach but there is also much to see and do here. Those interested in local culture can visit the nearby temples including Mararikulam and Thiruvizha dedicated to Lord Shiva. Further afield is the 16th-century St. Francis Church and the Dutch Palace known for its spellbinding decoration and preserved artefacts. The hotel can easily arrange day tours to Alleppey with boat tours around its backwaters.
Location South of Cochin on the Beach of Marari.
Getting there Situated 1-hour South of Cochin. 2-hours from Cochin airport.
When to go Isolated from much of India by the Western Ghats, the climate of Kerala & Karnataka is tropical. The best time to visit is from January through to April. Summer is hot and humid; the monsoon season arrives in early June and lasts till August. While September can be dry and humid. There can be a little rain in October and November, cooling off around December and lasting until February.
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