Homestays ETHER Marari Beachfront (formerly ETHER Beachfront) 

23 Mar 2025

Everything from pre arrival to post checkout!! Max' attention to detail is second to none!. Made sure our driver had full location details The whole is a haven with immaculate gardens. The cleanest pool i have ever seen. Here if it's supposed to be white then it's white..linen towels curtains voiles immaculate. The cottages are beautifully designed and equipped in luxurious bedding furniture etc. Food was amazing, cooked to perfection as per special order as I am allergic to fish. Same was articulate and Professional and so flexible with menus etc. We enjoyed all our meals. A few yards from a beautiful quiet clean Kattoor beach and ocean. I spent many hours enjoying the peace and solitude. The whole team @Ether were very friendly and professional we were pampered and made to feel very special. The canoe trip was perfectly planned and our guides were lovely personable and very knowledgeable. Would recommend a canoe rather than houseboat or Shikara to really get into the small narrow canals. I will definately recommend @Ether and would love to visit again. Thankyou Max and your whole team! Manjeet and Harmesh March 2025

23 Mar 2025

The hotel's location in the tranquil little village of Katoor was perfect. The beachfront access (perfect sunsets almost every evening!), gorgeous, well-maintained gardens, the pool, the common areas and the room were all outstanding. Max and the team were very attentive, from organising taxis to and from the airport, bikes to explore the surrounding countryside, tuk tuks to Marari beach for dinners out, a taxi to explore Fort Kochi, and a slow-boat tour of the backwaters. Those four hours floating on the backwaters were a holiday highlight for us, beautiful scenery, friendly locals, and absolute, blissful relaxation! The food service crew were great, breakfast was always a feast of flavours, as were the delightful dinners of freshly-caught fish!

22 Mar 2025

We had a wonderful stay at Ether…the pool was amazing and so warm. Sunsets were spectacular. All the staff were friendly and helpful. We had an evening meal on two nights and it was delicious and very reasonable. Max the host was very accommodating and helpful and even let us check in early.

16 Mar 2025

Ether Marari Beachfront provides a serene retreat with sea views and an immaculately kept garden, offering a peaceful respite from the hustle and bustle beyond its grounds. The golden sand beach is inviting, and the ocean water is clean but not clear (I doubt this is a flaw of the place, it's just the nature of the ocean in this part of the world.) There are nice waves to play in in the water, and there's no stones in the water. The water also doesn't get deep too rapidly. It's a great beach overall, especially considering that it's usually empty aside from another hotel guest or two sharing it with you. Regarding the shore reinforcement work nearby, when we went the work happening on the beach was basically done in front of Ether, and they were working on the next segment over. I would say it's no longer an issue to be concerned about. The accommodations are spacious, spotless, and meticulously maintained, ensuring a comfortable stay. The pool at the resort is pristine and spotless, so if the waves on the beach are too big, you can still cool off in the pool. We were seriously impressed how clean the pool was. There is no fixed menu, which can make it difficult to know what dishes are available or possible, especially for foreign guests who may be unfamiliar with the options. That said, the meals are overall enjoyable, thoughtfully prepared, and of good quality. Prices at the restaurant are midway between touristy restaurants and the more local (but still touristy restaurants). The manager is friendly and eager to assist with arranging transportation or fulfilling other requests. Thank you Max for taking good care of us. :) The staff are exceptionally attentive and service-oriented, despite occasional language challenges. All in all, Ether Marari Beachfront is peaceful oasis with warm hospitality with all the western amenities. Most of all, we appreciated that this is not a giant corporate resort, so you still get that personal touch.

06 Mar 2025

The accommodation is set in a beautifully maintained garden and is superbly well managed by Maxon. A good size pool which is large enough to exercise in and cool off in during the heat of the day. Maxon is very well connected and arranged an excellent backwaters tour for us. Nothing was too much trouble for him!

05 Mar 2025

Lovely pool and room. Exceptionally helpful staff and owner

02 Mar 2025

What an incredible stay. Not only is the property itself absolutely stunning, but Max and his team were there for anything and everything we needed. Fantastic staff and a truly memorable few nights. I would recommend eating there as much as you can - the food was great for every meal. Thanks again to Maxon and the team for making it such a brilliant time.

25 Feb 2025

We loved staying at Ether. The property is beautiful, quiet and extremely well located, right on the beachfront. The garden is amazing: it is very green., with different varieties of plants and flowers and a large fish pond. The cottages are lovely and we enjoyed sitting on the balcony overlooking the garden in the evening. It is so nice and refreshing to sit in a garden right by the sea. The bedroom with the plunge pool benefits from a direct view on the sea. From the terrasse you can watch the sun go down into the sea, a wonderful experience. We loved the swimming pool in the garden. We recommended the property to other travellers we met on our trip.

23 Feb 2025

What a beautiful place this is! We booked the suite with a private pool and sea view, what a room! Spotless, great air con, amazing sea view right onto the beach! very comfortable bed, great private jacuzzi pool. On arrival we were greeted with a lovely smile from the owner who very kindly offered us lunch and a refreshing drink. A lovely platter of fruit was presented to us and a tour of the grounds. The pool is very clean and a great size with sun-loungers and a parasol. All staff were friendly ☺️ Having the benefit of walking straight out of our room onto what seems like a private beach to watch the dolphins who appear from time to time was bliss. Breakfast was delicious too with great choices. The area is quiet but you can get a tuk tuk to restaurants or other places . Overall an amazing place to stay, we were even allowed to check out late, sad we couldn’t stay longer. Highly recommend!

18 Feb 2025

The location couldn't have been better! The gardens were so well tended and so very beautiful and led to a gate leading directly to the perfect sandy beach overlooking the Indian Ocean. The room itself was meticulously clean with relatively modern decor. It was spacious with a balcony overlooking the garden. The AC was effective. The staff, including the owners, were very welcoming and helpful throughout the stay. A delicious breakfast was served in the dining room with great courtesy. I will return!