Flamingo Boutique Hotel & Ayurvedic Spa

We stayed at The Flamingo Boutique Hotel for three nights at the end of a Golden Triangle tour and tour of Kerala. It was an absolute haven for total relaxation with beautiful rooms, excellent food and the most tranquil surroundings. The option of canoeing to the private beach added to the setting. The staff were all friendly and helpful. The receptionists Jensy, Sharon and the young lad with glasses (sorry can’t remember his name) went beyond expectations to assist with every request. All the waiters in the restaurant, Vinnie and Annise and the others, made our dining experience a true pleasure. The whole site was kept immaculate by the wonderful ladies who were constantly sweeping and cleaning and the security staff were always ready with a pleasant greeting. We left this wonderful hotel totally relaxed and it will be one of the best memories of our India trip.

I have just returned from a four night stay here which was nowhere near enough and I am already trying to work out when I can go back! Even the best photos just don't do this place justice and it's hard to describe how lovely it is. I arrived late in the evening and very tired after a 14 hour journey from northern Rajasthan and was just shown straight to my room, that had the lamps lit, a/c and fan switched on, was given a couple of bottles of ice cold water and told that we could do the check-in process the following morning whenever I was ready. My room was beautiful. Spotlessly clean, extremely comfortable bed, very stylish bathroom, quiet and with everything that I needed. The grounds of the hotel are immaculate and you are surrounded by birds, butterflies and dragonflies, with constant birdsong during the day and crickets and frogs in the evening. I felt at home as soon as i arrived. There is a very friendly, laid-back vibe and as a solo female traveller, I couldn't have felt safer and more relaxed. The spa that belongs to the hotel is right next door and I don't think enough has been said about how well run everything is. I booked a yoga class and it was suggested to bring it forward an hour from the time I requested due to the time that the mosquitoes come out. As it's only next door I was very surprised that my instructor came to get me from my room! He was absolutely lovely, a fantastic teacher who pitched the class exactly right for my experience level (intermediate but rusty!) and I can't think of a better place to do yoga than outside on the grass by the side of a Keralan backwater - absolute heaven. The Ayurvedic massages are also incredible and shouldn't be missed. The food at the restaurant is fantastic, their Marari fish curry was the best thing I ate in two weeks of travelling round India. Finally, the staff, which is what really elevates the Flamingo Marari and make it what it is. Beyond helpful and friendly, always smiling, and can't do enough for you, but all in a very easygoing, laid-back way. Thank you all for a fantastic few days, and I hope to see you again next year!

The rooms and en suite bathrooms are spacious.. What sets Flamingo Marari apart though is the staff. They were all excellent, very helpful, courteous and friendly. I'd particularly like to mention front of house: Sharon, Ashwin and Jency and the maitre d' Aneesh. All well versed in meeting a guest's needs. Thank you to all.

A friend and I have just spent 5 nights in this magical setting. Being greeted by the warmth of Charun and being shown round the property by him made me feel instantly welcome and at home. Then at dinner I met Aneesh another member of the team who looked after us and helped us to choose many of the delicious dishes on the menu. The cuisine is outstanding particularly the fresh fish and prawns. The breakfast buffet never disappoints. All the staff were very helpful and greeted you with smiles. I wish I could have stayed longer to enjoy the peace and tranquility in such a natural environment. If this is what you are looking for then I can thoroughly recommend The Flamingo Marari Boutique Villa.

From the minute you arrive until you do not want to leave(seriously) it’s a place of peace & tranquility with easy access to everything a few steps from your room. The pool is warm & inviting & food gorgeous. The Club Sandwich at lunch if you can finish it(ideal for two) is all you need. Plenty of loungers & canoe to the beach are all included. Need a drink fresh juices & sodas served with a smile. The beach has warm soft sand so inviting & the sea is calling for you to swim. Fishermen are all around you on this stretch of coast & you may see them doing that in early morning or fixing their nets. Though there are dogs they are of the peaceful variety. Sunning & playing😊. If you have a day, few nights, a week or two you will come home so calm & refreshed the memories will last & last

We absolutely loved our stay in our spacious and comfortable courtyard room in this beautiful small hotel. The staff were so friendly and helpful; Sharon at the front desk, the restaurant staff and the women who kept the rooms and the grounds beautifully clean and tidy. We had all our meals at the hotel - breakfast, lunch and dinner - and enjoyed everything! The canoe ride to the beach in the early morning was a highlight for us. It was so peaceful and we loved watching the kingfishers, egrets, cormorants and herons. It's a 10 minute walk to the beach on a path through the woods and then you can walk for miles on soft sand ***** a palm fringed beach.