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( 2708445;
www.mascotresort.com
; d ?1350, with AC from ?1800, ste ?4500; )
All rooms are
sea-facing at this compact, midrange hotel looking over the small, rocky Baby Beach. Fa-
cilities are good, including a pool and restaurant.
4
Thottada Beach & Around
HOMESTAY
$$
Blue Mermaid Homestay
( 9497300234;
www.bluemermaid.in
;
Thottadda Beach; full board s/d ?1850/2700, d with AC ?3200; )
With a
prime location in the palms facing Thottada Beach, Blue Mermaid is a charming and im-
maculate guesthouse with rooms in a traditional home, bright air-con rooms in a lovely
new building and a whimsical stilted 'honeymoon cottage'. Friendly young owners cook
up Keralan meals.
Costa Malabari
( 09447775691, reservations 04842371761;
touristdesk@satyam.net.in
;
Thottada Beach; s/d incl meals ?1500/2750,
d with AC ?3000; )
Surrounded by lush greenery above the beach, Costa Malabari pion-
eered tourism in this area. Spacious rooms in an old hand-loom factory, a huge communal
space and comfy lounging areas outside. Extra rooms are offered in two other buildings.
The home-cooked Keralan food is plentiful, varied and delicious. Manager Kurien is an
expert on the
theyyam
ritual and can help arrange a visit.
GUESTHOUSE
$$
Waves Beach Resort
( 9447173889; s/d incl meals ?1250/2500; )
If the crashing waves don't lull you to sleep they
might just keep you awake at this very cute pair of hexagonal laterite brick huts overlook-
ing a semi-private little crescent beach. There are four rooms here (two up, two down).
The welcoming owners also have rooms in two other nearby properties, including cheaper
rooms in an old Keralan house.
HOMESTAY
$$
Kannur Beach House
( 04972708360, 9847184535;
www.kannurbeachhouse.com
;
Thottada Beach; s/d ?2200/3000)
The original
beachfront homestay, rooms in this traditional Keralan building have handsome wooden
shutters, but are looking a little worn. Still, you can enjoy sensational ocean sunset views
from your porch or balcony. Breakfast and dinner included.
HOMESTAY
$$
Ezhara Beach House
HOMESTAY
$$
