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. Leisure Facilities: Guests can relax in the garden, terrace, or outdoor seating area. The homestay features a hot tub, outdoor fireplace, and children's playground. Free on-site private parking is available. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves breakfast in the room, room service, and a child-friendly buffet. Additional amenities include a lounge, outdoor dining area, and picnic spots. Local Attractions: Chengannur Railway Station is 6.2 mi away, Mannarasala Sree Nagaraja Temple 21 mi, Ambalapuzha Sree Krishna Temple 27 mi, and Thiruvananthapuram International Airport 77 mi from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Nesan
Malaysia Malaysia
The Pamba river which flows at the back of the property and the well kept garden with lots of trees, plants make it truly living with nature, so relaxing. Food is made in house by Ganga and the host Mr Jojy makes extra effort to make the stay...
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.
Omanakuttan
Oman Oman
The room and also the premises were extremely clean. The location also is very good. The scenery with the river, the forest back drop and chundan vallam's all give a very nice ambience. It's also very close to the Aranmula Parthasarathi temple....
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....

Hosted by Jojy J Varghese

9.9
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

Amenities of Malakkarethu House

Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular amenities

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

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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