Cherai Blue View Beach Resort

I went on my own but to organised aryuvedic retreat. The retreat was organised by a British woman and on her website she described the guest accommodation for the retreat as ‘bright, airy and simply luxurious’. My experience was anything but! I arrived at the location after a long journey from the uk and we initially sat in the communal dining area. The general feel and look of the place was scruffy and the cushions of the seating area were stained and dirty.
I was shown to my room, which was a standard and all that had been available when I had booked. The room was compact with only a bed, small wardrobe and table under an equally small window. The room was dark and oppressive and certainly not bright and airy. It felt like a cell with dark wood and very little light. The bathroom was very basic. It was dirty with dark scum around the toilet base. The “towels’ provided were more like tea towels and despite the member of staff showing me how to work the system for the hot water, there was NO hot water.
After speaking with the organiser, I was moved to a room in a modern block. The bathroom again was basic, dirty and with no hot water. There were only nets at the window and whilst light during the day made sleeping at night, due to the outside garden lights, difficult. There were dogs outside which barked all night long. The little water canal running through the centre of the garden was green with algae. I have travelled in India and a number of Asian countries before and while I was not expecting a 5 star spa experience, I had hoped and expected a basic standard, cleanliness and hot water. Not a lot to ask!. I can honestly say this is the worst place I have ever stayed. I left the hotel early as I just could not face staying in that environment a moment longer. All in all a very disappointing experience at what is certainly not a cheap hotel.

Great place, the location is super nice next to the beach. Also the staff is super helpful and friendly. They recommended good dinner and tea places and did everything to make us feel welcome. I can definitely recommend staying here! :-)

So happy to have stayed here. After reading many reviews for resorts and hotels in the area, it felt like whatever you picked was a gamble. Well we came out on top with this place. The staff was so kind and were so attentive and helpful. Breakfast was great! They gave us advise and directions, organized a pick up from the airport, got us a tuk tuk when needed. We even played the game under the breakfast tables with the staff one afternoon, it was a lot of fun. I stayed there with my mom, we were doing a mini beach vacay for my birthday. We also went to Waves Café down the road for dinner and that was also awesome. We stayed in the building that had rooms, not in the cabins. We had no trouble with mosquitoes, or any other critters. There were a couple of super cute geckos sometimes (that my mom did not like), but we called the staff and they came and got them out. :) Thanks so much for everything!

Tucked away in the backwaters this place is perfect for a retreat. Simple but stylish rooms and communal area to sit and chat relax in a hammock or just take in the sounds around. The rooms were cleaned daily, with fresh towels and bedding when required. As this was an Ayurveda Retreat the food was freshly cooked and tailored to our requirements including a traditional style indian breakfast. Staff were helpful at all times even taught the group to play carroms a traditional Indian table board game. All my group had a wonderful experience and are hoping to return.

This the second time I have been here and it really is heaven on earth! The chilled vibes of the whole of the Cherai area plus this little oasis even calmer and more peaceful in the midst of all, this is incredible. It is a true paradise. The rooms are clean,. airy and beautiful,, all with a private bathroom. the gardens are delightful add restful, especially for relaxing and gazing at the beautiful views of the backwaters and nature and ;listening to the birds. In addition there is fabulous ayurveda treatment and yoga available and delicious food. All the staff are friendly, efficient helpful and lovely. What more do I need!