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Mandala Beach House
(
www.mandalabeachhouse.com
; Alleppey Beach; d ?600-900, cottage ?750, ste ?2000)
Beachfront accommod-
ation on a budget doesn't get much better than this in Alleppey. Super laid-back Mandala
sits on the edge of the sand and has a range of simple rooms - the best being the glass-
fronted 'penthouse' with unbeatable sunset views. Impromptu parties are known to crank
up here in season.
GUESTHOUSE
$
Johnson's
( 2245825;
www.johnsonskerala.com
; d ?400-750; )
This backpacker favourite in a tumble-
down mansion is as quirky as its owner, the gregarious Johnson Gilbert. It's a rambling
residence with themed rooms filled with funky furniture, loads of plants outside and a
canoe-shaped fish tank for a table. Johnson hires out his 'eco-houseboat' (?6500 to ?9000)
and has a secluded riverside guesthouse in the backwaters.
GUESTHOUSE
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Palmy Lake Resort
( 2235938;
www.palmyresorts.com
; Punnamada Rd East; cottages d ?850)
With six handsome individual
cottages, some bamboo and some concrete, there's loads of charm and peace at this wel-
coming homestay, 3.5km north of Alleppey. Friendly owners (who also run Mathews
Palmy Residency) offer free pick-up from town and home-cooked meals.
HOMESTAY
$
Nanni Beach Residence
MAP
GUESTHOUSE
$
GOOGLE MAP
( 9895039767;
nannitours@gmail.com
;
Cullan Rd; d ?250-400)
You can't beat the price at this basic
guesthouse, a short walk from the beach and 1.5km north of the train station. The young
owner Shibu is a good source of local information and works hard at sprucing the place
up.
Cherukara Nest
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HOMESTAY
$
GOOGLE MAP
( 2251509;
www.cherukaranest.com
; d/tr incl breakfast ?750/900, with AC ?1200, AC cottage ?1500; )
Set in well-tended gardens, with a pigeon coop at the back, this lovely heritage home has
the sort of welcoming family atmosphere that makes you want to stay. In the main house
there are four large characterful rooms, with high ceilings, lots of polished wood touches
