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 77 mi from Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, the homestay is near attractions such as Mannarasala Sree Nagaraja Temple (21 mi) and Ambalapuzha Sree Krishna Temple (27 mi). Highly rated for its attentive staff and scenic location.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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1 king bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Vijayakrishna
    India India
    Great local food freshly served . The cook serves with passion. The staff were very friendly.
  • Sheba
    United States United States
    The owner and staff at this property were exceptionally helpful from the booking process all the way to the last day of our one week stay. We had a party of 11 people occupying 5 rooms. They not only catered to our requests for the different...
  • Sam
    United States United States
    Location on the river bank with rural kerala in a natural show. Still close the cities.
  • James
    India India
    Property looks like an old kerala house but bedroom and bathroom was all done up modern. All staff were excellent, they went out of their way to make us feel comfortable. especially Martin. owner was there once or twice a day to check on us.
  • Thilak
    India India
    Excellent location, very clean. The host is a gentleman who somehow got lunch for us even when we arrived very late. The rooms are sound proof and nice.
  • 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

Hosted by Jojy J Varghese

9.7
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

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
  • Restaurant #1
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly

House rules

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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Check-out
From 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 years
Crib upon request
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

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No age restriction
There's 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

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