Seclude Kerala, Marari Sands

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 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.

Seclude Mari Sands is a true jewel on Keralas long bright Malabar Coast. Situated in the serene ambiance of a light forest, only some footlenghts away from the ocean, the beautiful property is guided and maintained by an extraordinarily friendly and sensitive staff, which is giving you a warm welcome, as if you were at your home. It is really a unique place to remember!