Maadathil Cottages & Beach Resort

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Fantastic beach holiday resort. + Fantastic location, beautiful sea view . Quiet garden. Lovely friendly staff, excellent food and accommodation. Would highly recommend.

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The way Mr. Aslam, the property Manager takes care of the guests is absolutely commendable. He is warm, extremely knowledgable, ever ready to help and find solutions for every guest. He is a treasure trove on local lore and legend and a pleasure to talk to. He runs the place with quiet efficiency. Right from an auto-rickshaw, suggestions for places to see and a taxi he has it all sorted. It was a joy to stay here. The room was beautiful and traditionally done with an amazing view of the sea.

We were happy to spend time at the resort but the menu at the restaurant was rather limited with hardly any vegetarian/vegan traditional options.

The room was good and the view was also great. The room was clean and the staffs were helpful.

In cottage rooms the door locks are old and need to be replaced. The food in the restaurant was poor. Breakfast was very ordinary and not up to the expectation.

We had an amazing stay, views of the sea from our balcony and the setting is incredible, as was the room. Aslam and the staff were so helpful with all we needed too - would definitely recommend

Okay, I seriously can’t stop thinking about my stay at Maadathil Cottages — it was amazing. From the moment I got there, it felt like paradise. The view? Unreal. The beach was literally right there, just a few steps from my cottage, and the water was so clear and beautiful. I could’ve spent the whole day just laying on that soft sand. The vibe at Maadathil Cottages was super peaceful and chill. The staff were incredibly kind and made me feel so at home. My cottage was cozy, super clean, and had this dreamy little balcony where I’d sip coffee and watch the sunrise — total bliss. And the food? Oh my god. The seafood was insanely fresh, and every meal felt like a treat. Plus, the local flavors and tropical drinks? So good. But honestly, it was the little things that made it special — beach walks at sunset, listening to the waves at night, just completely unwinding. It was exactly the escape

Beautiful and relaxing cottage. It's right in front of a calm and beautiful beach. Nice staff and good breakfast 😊

The cottage has a bit of difficult access for cars and tuktuks, but it's manageable.

Really friendly team and great location

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Prices could be little affordable

A really nice place to relax for a few days.

Amazing location, Friendly staff and delicious veg as well Jain Food.

Excellent location 😍

The staff were so kind and helpful The accommodation very comfortable and very comfortable bed and aircon and a large fan. It was a shame swimming in the sea was not allowed due to strong currents but otherwise very nice. Thank you for all your kindness

Had a great stay at the cottages. Very good service and going back with a smile on our faces

I liked everything. Was a perfect stay!

It is an exceptional beautiful view and the resort is well maintained and kept clean and the room is exactly same as website display. Breakfast is mostly continental and basic stuff, menu is limited but freshly made. Resort approach road is a little off beat and need to drive very carefully because its on cliff, which we will not expect. Overall worth it. Once in a lifetime experience. Loved every part of it.

Nothing as such but breakfast menu can have more options as they r making it on order.

Amazing stay. Staff were incredibly helpful and the location was spectacular. Whole resort is very well kept and room was clean. Food at the restaurant was great as well.

As a solo female traveler on my first trip, I felt completely safe and comfortable, thanks to the exceptional hospitality of the resort manager, Mr. Karthik, and his team. They made me feel at home. The property has a serene beachfront location with breathtaking sea views, attentive staff, and luxurious accommodations. The sunset can be enjoyed right from the balcony, and the beach is just a few steps away from the resort.

It's lovely. Nothing to dislike at all.

Great location so close to beach, lovely breakfast

Good location, rooms , service

Fantastic location, beautiful beach. Quiet garden yet only 20 mins walk from the bustle of North Cliff. Lovely friendly staff, excellent food and accommodation. Would highly recommend.

We had a lovely stay at Maadathil Cottages for four nights. The location is excellent, away from the mad crowds of black beach and the cliff yet close enough to walk to and fro every night. The beach was right outside the resort and was neat and well maintained. Our stay was serene and simple. The staff were absolutely helpful (special shout out to Ajin and Raj who served us most times) and Aslam ikka who checked in constantly. Food was affordable and delicious; our complimentary breakfast was simple and filling. Will definitely stay again:-)

Location on beach 🏖️ Nice walk to markets and bars , restaurants 👍

Little tricky to access ( even taxis seemed lost/ nervous 🤣🤣)

I love how close it is to the beach. The beach itself was perfect to swim and sun bathe. The menu is extensive and their food is very delicious. Don’t miss out on amazing sea food. The hammocks are perfect to swing and watch the day go by !

The walk to the restaurant from the bedroom area feels long on a super hot day.

It was lovely being at the very quiet part coastline, walking to the busier part took just twenty minutes along the beach if we wanted to. The staff were lovely, the hotel is small and the manager and staff know who you are immediately so you quickly feel at home.

The staff were very hospitable and was great accommodation right by the beach.

Could've helped more with transportation to our next destination

Clean, comfortable bungalow in a quiet part of the Varkala beach

Once booked online, the property started emailing me demanding a prepaiment. I managed to negotiate it over the phone. Also, beer and alcoholic beverages are not available at this property - you'll have to eat somewhere else to have it or to buy semi-legally.

Idyllic beachside cottages situated a short walk from the stunning town of Varkala

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The resort is a little way out of the main action along the beach, but that made it peaceful. The beach outside was quiet and felt quite remote and relaxing. The resort is tiny but old but comfortable enough, and the staff was helpful and friendly. This is a good spot if you want less noise but still only a 20-minute walk to North Cliff for restaurants, shops, and music.

It could do with some loungers actually on the beach ( we rented an umbrella and plastic chairs so not a disaster) and some more shade in the garden area. My biggest wish would be a small swimming pool as the waves were fun but prevented proper swimming.

Beautiful location, out of the tacky centre of Varkala cliff, but a lovely 30 minute walk down the palm fringed, sandy ocean beach (or 10 min tuk-tuk ride) this place felt like an oasis. Very relaxing and well set up, with friendly and helpful staff on hand all the time. It's a lovely little romantic place. btw, Yoga class locally was very good too.

OK, so small criticisms, but to score full points I'd say toilet flush wasn't the best. Nobody wants to see that on a romantic getaway. It works, but you got to flush a number of times. Secondly, the food was mostly lovely, but some things were just 'ok', certainly not 'wow'. I think they should focus on a smaller menu, they offer too much and it must affect the quality. Thirdly and not their fault, but the cliff top area is quite unpleasant...all trinkets and trash. Best avoided unless you want elephant print trousers, or some other tacky stuff.

The view is great and the staff are very friendly. They made us feel so relaxed and peaceful throughout the stay. Will recommend this place.

It was a fantastic stay in Varkala. The place was quiet, comfortable, with short walk to the beach and many cozy places to hang out outside (hammocks, lounge chairs, etc). I'd definitely come back.

The location is amazing. We can see the sunset from the balcony. The staffs are very kind and polite. Breakfast,lunch and dinner were delicious. Overall highly recommended property. Definitely we will come back again.

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it is a great beautiful place and highly recommended. definitely a fantastic place to relax. the people are very friendly and helpful. the cottage are close to the sea and in a beautiful garden. there is plenty of room to relax or sunbathe or read in the garden. the restaurant is very good. in short, highly recommended

It's very clean and just infront of beach..staff are very cooperative and prompt in their service. Overall very comfortable and peaceful stay.

Excellent location, the view was pristine, easily accessible beach (Note that I’m specifically talking about their beach resort, not the cottages), Aslam and Karthik were very helpful and friendly. Good food is available at their restaurant too. Not much complaint really, we had a top notch stay!

Only small issue is that their breakfast at the beach resort had very limited options and generally the same menu everyday. But they are working on it, having recently started serving one special dish everyday, they would seen to be soon expanding their menu as per Karthik

Everything about our stay was perfect! If you are looking for a tranquil and serene place to stay in Varkala, please stay here! The locations is ideal, as it is just a short walk along the beautiful beaches to reach the bustle of the Cliff area if one so wishes, or you can stick around to enjoy the quiet. The staff at Maathadil are the the warmest and most friendly people. All of the staff looked after us so well and were there to help us out when we had an unforeseen circumstance. The restaurant at the cottages is also well equipped - breakfast and dinner menus are varied and affordable, and the service is great. The cottages are spacious and well equipped with AC, fan, fridge, wardrobe - and with large comfy beds. The front porch is the perfect place to relax and cool down in the shade. We would definitely recommend Maadathil if you are in Varkala. We hope to be back soon!

We absolutely loved our stay here. We’d booked 2 nights but as soon as we got here we asked for another ! We had a lovely warm welcome from Karthik the manager , and throughout our stay all the staff were so friendly and helpful. Our little bungalow was lovely, traditional in style and very comfy bed. The location is perfect, so quiet and peaceful but only a ten minute walk up the beach (which is beautiful) to the shops and restaurants of North Cliff. We ate at the restaurant belonging to the resort every night as the food was excellent, the staff lovely and it was so peaceful listening to the ocean and looking out onto the lovely gardens . Breakfast included was great, lovely fresh fruit and choice of many things such as omelettes and pancakes etc. We thought it much nicer than all the other noisy touristy restaurants . We swam a few times just up the beach a little and it was great. Can’t recommend our stay here enough and we’re working out when we can come back! Don’t hesitate just book!

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Fabulous time spent here - it’s two seperate properties a short walkable distance apart…a few detached cottages in one place and then a larger building with several rooms. We had a room in each place and they were exceptional…spacious, modern, clean and beautifully furnished. Amazing sea views as right on the beach its location couldn’t be more perfect. Beach so clean, no rubbish anywhere and water like a warm bath and hardly anyone around. Staff were so lovely, really helpful and lots of good advice about locality. Breakfast was really great, dinner is available but we didn’t try it as we walked to one of the local restaurants a short distance away. Thank you for such a great stay…we’ll be back!

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The location with a small almost private beach not far from Varkala centre, great food, nice facility and great service provided by highly friendly and helpful staff. An absolute recommendation!

This is just the most idyllic place to stay. The staff are so attentive and friendly. The rooms are large airy and spotless. The restaurant has delicious fresh food. I wish my stay had been longer. The kids were a bit miffed the pool was for frogs, but they soon discovered the beach and got over that.

Nothing, it was just the most perfect place. Be warned though the beach is only suitable for confident swimmers.

Everything - the location, the room, the food, the cleanliness - was excellent. Above all, the behaviour of the entire staff was fantastic. It appeared as if the owners, the management and the staff were all made for hospitality business.

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Beautiful location, large air conditioned rooms, and delicious food in the restaurant. Very helpful responsive service.

Occasional power outages but resolved quickly and did not detract from enjoyment of the stay.

The staff were very friendly. We had a lovely room. Food was very good.

Beautiful surroundings. The staff were incredibly welcoming, helpful and kind. The room was spacious. Lovely walk along the cliffs to North Cliff. Transport to and from North Cliff very easy.

Fantastic staff and the location was 10/10. So warm and friendly. Could have stayed there much longer if I could.

We stayed here for 5 nights and it was perfect. The staff were so friendly and helpful ( especially Sagar who served us every morning breakfast with a smile ) and Alsam the hotel manager. Perfect spot overlooking the beach and the best sunsets from the terrace ! Just a 15 min walk to the cliffs with shops and restaurants ( although prob too dark to do at night so took an easy tuk tuk ride!! The restaurant was great and so so cheap ! We didn’t want to leave

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Hotel,gardens,

Kitchen very expensive and not testy

The place and the immense kindness and availability of all the staff. All the staff are very well educated and respectful. Everyone is always ready to do their utmost to meet the demands of customers and with a generous smile from the heart. I was very touched by their sense of hospitality which makes you feel like family. There is a very good spirit and a desire to make the customer king. The hotel is very clean. There are all the most modern and studied facilities for maximum comfort while keeping the exterior cachet of a traditional Kerala construction. Everything is done with taste and refinement.

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Such a serene property in a beautiful location. The breakfast was delicious too. Mr. Karthik was an amazing host, very kind and helped us with everything.

Everything Beautiful place We were at cottage maadathil. Beautiful lotus field on the back . Staff very nice They do everything to help. Quiet..like paradise Good internet ifyouneed towork We l l come back for sure. Thanks to Karthik and all the team

At this time close tothe beach resort maatadhil There is construction and it is a little noidy So we recommend togo to cottage maatadhil.

It was a nice unforgivable memory for us stayed only a single night and felt worried to leave the place. Surely we will be back to feel the same with more days. The tem is very much supportive, Mr. Karthik, the manager made our way so comfortable to reach and enjoy the whole day. The team was ready to provide all requirements in time and had good tasty food.

Only felt last few metres little confusing, but Karthik and team guided us so comfortable and later we realised it was only as of the first time.

Loved the ambiance. This was a beautiful stay about 20 minutes walking distance from North cliff area. I liked that the cottages were situated in a quiet area away from the party scene and crowds where I could truly relax and unwind. The hotel manager was very helpful accommodating all of my requests and helping me to find things I needed in the town. Breakfast was delicious and staff were very nice. 10/10 experience. By the way, their Hello to the Queen dessert was absolutely phenomenal.

Location of resort and the support from resort staffs were exceptional. Cosy rooms, splendid ambience and calm private beaches. Will choose any day for sure without choice

Complimentary breakfast can be little better

Great location and nice staff

The location was calm and beautiful with a nice view of the beach. The room was very clean and comfortable. The food and the room service was good. Overall satisfied with my stay.

We had a wonderful time. Great location, and even better staff to make this an unforgettable stay.

Cosy nice staff really facing the beach

The staff were very friendly, the food was amazing and the location on the beach away from town was perfect!

Friendly staff, nice view

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Room are nicely located before beach, well maintained and clean. Service from staff were excellent. We feel like home during the stay. Best ever food in varkala. Planning to visit again soon with my whole family.

Everything was brilliant. The staff were amazing (especially Karthi!), the rooms were super clean and comfortable, and the location was ideal. Karthi was kind enough to arrange everything we needed, he couldn’t do enough for us (and thanks for letting us have an extra Indian breakfast each morning!). The best place we have stayed so far in Kerala.

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Excellent staff! Good breakfast and good room!

The location was perfect for a relaxing stay, just steps from the ocean.I will definitely be back for more.

It's closeness to beach and it's natural surrounding. One can hear the sound of sea even in rooms.

This resort was like a little paradise. Great and comfortable place to relax and enough privacy in good location. People were always very friendly, kind and helpful. Food was amazing. I extended my stay and I would definitely come again.

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Good location polite and helping staffs tasty food and good service loved my stay very much Rooms are neat and clean

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It’s so close to the beach and anytime you can go

Breakfast was good, location peaceful and secluded.

We loved our short stay at Maadathil - it was in the perfect location, close enough to the action to walk, but far enough away that it was calm and relaxing, and right on the seafront. The room was large and comfortable and the grounds were immaculate and well cared for. We wouldn't hesitate to stay again on a future trip to Varkala or to recommend to friends. Thank you for everything!

Great location on beach, very nice and helpful manager and staff, big room, reach breakfast