The Malabar Beach Resort

Pros:’Great location with easy beach access’Beach is clean, peaceful, and not crowded ’ big plus’Rooms are small but decent’Overall location is the biggest advantage of this propertyCons:’Very poor service ’ you have to ask for everything’No phone in the room, so you need to walk to reception every time’Reception and dining are combined, and often unmanned ’ you’ll end up knocking or searching for staff’Once you request something, expect long delays’Basic bathroom amenities missing (no conditioner, moisturizer, toothbrush, or toothpaste)’Only cheap ’1 shampoo sachets provided, plus a questionable shampoo dispenser’Bathroom exhaust fan not working’Housekeeping is extremely poor ’ room not cleaned for 2 days, bed not made, towels not changed’No kettle or tea/coffee setup in the room’Water bottle is not complimentary despite expectations’No iron box providedOverall:For a price of around ’32,000 for two rooms, the experience is disappointing. The location and beach are excellent, but the poor service, lack of basic amenities, and housekeeping issues make it feel overpriced and poorly managed. With better service and maintenance, this place could be much better ’ but in its current state, it does not justify the cost.

We had an absolutely wonderful stay at this resort! From the moment we arrived, we were impressed by how clean and beautifully well-maintained the entire property was. Every corner of the resort reflected great care and attention to detail.The service was truly amazing. The staff members were incredibly friendly, warm, and always ready to help with a smile. What made the experience even more special was that the owner himself was present and personally taking care of the guests. It’s rare to see such hands-on hospitality, and it really made us feel valued and welcomed.The rooms were spotless, well-kept, and very comfortable. You could tell that cleanliness and upkeep are a top priority here. Everything was neatly arranged and regularly cleaned, making our stay relaxing and stress-free.The food was another highlight of our stay. It was absolutely excellent ’ fresh, delicious, and felt just like homely cooking. Every meal was satisfying and prepared with care.One of the best parts is the location. As soon as you step out of the resort, the beach is right there ’ clean, beautiful, and well maintained. It’s the perfect setting for a peaceful and refreshing getaway.Overall, this has been one of our best experiences. We highly recommend this resort to anyone looking for a clean, welcoming, and memorable stay by the beach!

We stopped at The Malabar Beach Resort on our way to Kerala. There are a few points that are a hit and a few points that can be improved.Pros:- The resort is right outside the beach. So a great place to relax and enjoy with your family on a long weekend.- The public area of the resort is well maintained. It's not a huge place there r limited villas but it's a cozy place to stay and unwind.- They r building a swimming pool so incase you don't want to swim in the sea and prefer a swimming pool (maybe..)- the food is good. Tastes amazing- It's pet friendly- Ease of check in and check out- staff is amazing and helpful- there is ample of parking space in the premisesCons (scope for improvement):- we had booked a pet friendly room (they have kept two rooms in the premises for people travelling with pets) it kinda smelled bad. I guess the room cleaning could be better. It smelled of dog urine and it was a bit disturbing to sleep. We did notify about it and we asked for room freshner but that didn't really help much. We had to spend the night for our travel the next day so we had to make do with what we had.- the AC didn't cool very well. I guess it either needed servicing and the smell in the room with the AC not working in full potential was a bit difficult.- The approach road is extremely narrow around 1 km or so. If you drive an SUV then you can barely drive through but if there is another car or bike that comes from the opposite direction then you are stuck (which happend in our case)- overall maintaince of the rooms and bathroom can be better.- we had to leave the next day at 6am unfortunately there was no hot water for bath. We did inform the team even a day prior but they said hot water is available unfortunately we didn't get it so there was no solution, we had to take a cold shower in the early morning- Breakfast starts at 8-8:30 am so we couldn't have breakfast as we had to leave early but I feel breakfast can start at atleast 7 as there are people who do eat an early breakfast.- Also dinner is at 8-8:30 pm it you are someone who eats early dinner then you'd have to wait.Over all my family enjoyed the stay there are a few points that can be improved. The owner Sunil is really helpful and assisted with our pre-booking to check-out. The staff is also extremely helpful and understanding. I did see a few foreign tourists, families and couples. So it's a family friendly place incase you are in Kannur and want to enjoy sometime on the beach.

Very cozy place right at the Kannur thottada beach. The resort is very bright and lively, the rooms are clean and spacious. We got a free upgrade from the hotel side, which added to our extra joy. Though the food options are limited, the food taste really good.Beaches in Kannur are little away from the main market, it is suggested to have personal/ rented vehicle to have quick access to nearby sightseeings and markets.

A pet-friendly beachside resort and our first stay in Kannur. The property looks better in person than in the photos. Only two staff members manage the place, but they are very warm and courteous.Rooms have minimal amenities, only two towels, limited charging points, no storage space, and very little space around the bed. We also noticed cobwebs. Breakfast options are very limited, but the food tasted good and was authentically Kerala style.The beach right outside is secluded and peaceful, but for good dining options you’ll need to travel to Kannur town as nothing is nearby. Recommended only if you’re looking to stay right by the beach and don’t expect much in terms of comfort and amenities. Carry your own essentials.