Abad Turtle Beach

“A very understated Hotel - Fabulous - A Vegetarians view”

We have just returned from Kerala after a week's tour and 2 weeks stay, at the Abad Turtle beach Hotel. Firstly, it does not appear in any sense to be a Hotel. The drive through to Reception is beautifully tropical, and at the small Reception building, we were greeted by our friendly hosts with a g… lisää

We have just returned from Kerala after a week's tour and 2 weeks stay, at the Abad Turtle beach Hotel. Firstly, it does not appear in any sense to be a Hotel. The drive through to Reception is beautifully tropical, and at the small Reception building, we were greeted by our friendly hosts with a garland of flowers and refreshment. All the accommodation is in private bungalows, and there is only around 30 of them. They are all set, well spaced out, in beautiful tropical surroundings. There is also a Spa / Ayurvedic Centre on site. The grounds are just stunning, with a Butterfly Garden, vegetable garden, ponds, wildlife and nice walks that lead you to the private beach. There are two beach shacks nearby, on the beach, where you can get food and drinks. We were unusual guests, in the sense that most people are just passing through, staying only 1-3 nights, so we got to know the staff, and the Hotel a bit better. The Staff were fantastic - very friendly, and constantly asking us if everything was ok, and did we need anything. 'Nicey' was particularly helpful and she was always looking out for us. The food was nearly all Indian food, mostly vegetarian, and was very nice, albeit there was not much variation every day - short stays would not notice this. As vegetarians we thought that mixing the meat and vegetable food tureens was not a good idea, so mentioned it to the Manager who immediately organised the tureens to be separated. Most Hotels in India do this, by-the-way. I hope he maintained that after we left (it would be nice if other guests could comment on that). The Bungalows were very comfortable and the en-suite bathroom was semi-open air. The swimming pool was very welcoming, albeit it could with some TLC and a paint-job! There was only a dozen sun beds, but fortunately the pool was not used much. We got out and about with the use of local Tuk-Tuks and Allepey is only 30 minutes away, where we hired some boats on the backwaters. We really enjoyed our stay there and it was extremely relaxing and rewarding. The highlight for us was the wildlife.

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“Lovely stay on Marari beach”

We stayed for 5 nights at the end of a trip crossing India from Chennai to Kochi and had a lovely time. The level of service was excellent (with a special mention for Nicy at reception) - there was a genuinely friendly atmosphere. While service was 5 star, 3.5 stars for the rest is about right - … lisää

We stayed for 5 nights at the end of a trip crossing India from Chennai to Kochi and had a lovely time. The level of service was excellent (with a special mention for Nicy at reception) - there was a genuinely friendly atmosphere. While service was 5 star, 3.5 stars for the rest is about right - there were some property maintenance issues and no alcohol licence. We preferred not to eat at their restaurant - there are plenty of beach options for grilled 'catch of the day' and beer served incognito in a teapot. Can definitely recommend.

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“A Quiet, Picturesque Stay with Plenty of Activities”

Review: Abad Turtle Beach Resort – 4/5 Stars We stayed at Abad Turtle Beach Resort for two nights over Christmas and Christmas Eve, and overall had a very pleasant experience. The Christmas buffet was nice, with a diverse selection of food that catered to different tastes. However, the morning brea… lisää

Review: Abad Turtle Beach Resort – 4/5 Stars We stayed at Abad Turtle Beach Resort for two nights over Christmas and Christmas Eve, and overall had a very pleasant experience. The Christmas buffet was nice, with a diverse selection of food that catered to different tastes. However, the morning breakfast buffet was not as impressive compared to the rest of the dining experience. One of the highlights of our stay was the staff — they were exceptional. Everyone was very kind, friendly, and welcoming, always smiling and ready to help, which really added to the holiday atmosphere. The resort is clean, well managed, and thoughtfully maintained. It features a lovely butterfly garden and a clean, well-kept swimming pool. The location is also great, with access to a private beach equipped with chairs and umbrellas, making it easy to relax and enjoy the surroundings. The rooms were very clean, spacious, and comfortable. Overall, the resort offers good value for money, especially for a holiday stay. We would definitely consider returning.

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“Nice property, with some issues”

Our experience was a mixed bag. The property in general looks really good, spacious and well planned. They have a private beach with life guard in the back which was really good and clean. Special mention with all the lifeguards and staff present in the beach, they were exceptional. The rooms were … lisää

Our experience was a mixed bag. The property in general looks really good, spacious and well planned. They have a private beach with life guard in the back which was really good and clean. Special mention with all the lifeguards and staff present in the beach, they were exceptional. The rooms were also really big and spacious. There was live music near the restaurant every evening which was performed by some talented artists. However on arrival even though our standard check in was at 2 pm and we arrived by 1 30 pm, we had to wait until almost 3 pm for our room to be ready. This happened even though we had informed the property about our arrival times a day in advance. The staff in the reception was seemed ignorant even though we were waiting there the entire time and never offered an apology for the delay. Even after we got our room, it was not in a pretty state, first we had to wait outside for another 15 mins for the cleaning staff to finish and once entering found that the floor and toilet all were still wet. This whole process really gave a bad start to our stay and is not something we would look forward to in the future. The bed was good but the mattress cover had some stains from the previous use. There were quite a few marks of wear and tear in the room otherwise. The food in the restaurant was good but a bit pricey and quantities didn't give justice to the price. The breakfast buffet was good varied and tasted nice. The staff in the restaurant was also nice and professional.

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