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Abad Turtle Beach

3.5 star property
Travelers find their own rhythm at this beachfront retreat, where volleyball, basketball, tennis, and a well-stocked library offer both active and quiet pleasures.

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Located near Marari Beach, Abad Turtle Beach balances relaxation with adventure. Visitors spend their days on the sand, book rejuvenating treatments at the Ayurveda Center, or join yoga classes while enjoying pool views from the Multi Cuisine Restaurant.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AED 511
AED 605 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Mar - 12 Mar

Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
HDTV
Ceiling fan
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Ambalapuzha, Abad Turtle Beach is on the beach. St. Andrew's Basilica of Arthunkal and Alleppey Lighthouse are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary and Marari Beach. Traveling with kids? Consider Vijay Beach Park, or check out an event or a game at Nagambadam Stadium. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our Mararikulam travel guide
Map
Varankavala, Pollathai, Ambalapuzha, Kerala, 688567

What's nearby

  • Marari Beach, Kerala, South India.
    Marari Beach
    14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • An unseen atmosphere from Alleppey Beach. Shot on Gopro Hero 5.
    Alappuzha Beach
    13 min drive - 13.5 km
  • Back view of St. George Forane Church located in Edathua in Alappuzha district of Kerala, India.
    Edathua Church
    21 min drive - 20.2 km
  • beautiful night scene of Kochi chinese fishnets in twilight Kochi, Kerala. Fort Kochin, Kochi, Kerala, south India, neon colors
    Fort Kochi Beach
    54 min drive - 60.4 km
  • Chottanikkara Bhagavathy Temple
    56 min drive - 67.0 km

Getting around

  • Mararikulam Station
    4 min drive
  • Cochin International Airport (COK)
    124 min drive

Restaurants

  • Malabar Beachway
    9 min drive
  • Cafe Catamaran
    10 min drive
  • Madhoo’s Home Kitchen
    10 min drive
  • ktdc hotel araam
    10 min drive
  • Cafe Kumbuk Marari
    2 min drive

About this property

Abad Turtle Beach

Family-friendly hotel
A garden, a playground, and a library are just a few of the amenities provided at Abad Turtle Beach. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location and fishing. Treat yourself to a body treatment, aromatherapy, or a facial at Ayurveda Center, the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant, Multi Cuisine Restaurant, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and pool views. Yoga classes are offered at the gym; other things to do include basketball and volleyball. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a 24-hour business center.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool
  • Free self parking and valet parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and an indoor tennis court
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as 24-hour room service and fireplaces, in addition to perks like premium bedding and air conditioning.
Other amenities include:
  • Pillowtop mattresses, rollaway/extra beds (surcharge), and cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch HDTVs with satellite channels
  • Separate sitting areas, electric kettles, and ceiling fans

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) on request
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available for a fee: INR 400 for adults and INR 400 for children
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Multi Cuisine Restaurant

Things to do

  • Basketball
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Fishing
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Indoor tennis court
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Volleyball
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2,002 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Facials
  • Hot tub
  • Massage
  • Spa treatment rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 1 floor
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2007
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
To register at this property, guests who are Indian citizens must provide a valid photo identity card issued by the Government of India; travelers who are not citizens of India must present a valid passport and visa.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 1, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for INR 1100.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for INR 500.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: INR 500 (from 6 to 12 years old)

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately INR 400 for adults and INR 400 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: INR 3000 per vehicle (one way)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: INR 500.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: INR 1100.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Please note: To comply with local law, no alcohol will be served in this property on the first day of every month.

We should mention

A fee for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 24
A fee for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 31

Property is also known as

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Abad Turtle Beach
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Frequently asked questions

Does Abad Turtle Beach have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Abad Turtle Beach?

As of 6 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Abad Turtle Beach on 11 March 2026 start from AED 511, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Abad Turtle Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Abad Turtle Beach?

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Abad Turtle Beach?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Abad Turtle Beach provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of INR 3000 per vehicle applies.

Where is Abad Turtle Beach located?

This Ambalapuzha hotel is on the beach, 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Marari Beach, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Omanappuzha Beach and Vembanad Lake. Alappuzha Beach and Vijay Beach Park are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

Abad Turtle Beach Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 44 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beach was beautiful- World Class! The room was perfect- great size. Food was excellent with good variety for all. Pool was fun and clean. Staff was amazing and helpful. But remember that you are in a resort- best to go out and do some local shopping to get a real feel for the area. Recommend guests to go out on the beach first light to see the fishing boats come in.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great food and a world class beach. Loved the outdoor 4:00 tea.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Carol, Uk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful resort, wonderful staff

This was our 3rd visit to this beautiful resort. Turtle beach is very special, not just because the grounds are so beautiful & peaceful, it is the wonderful staff who are so friendly and did everything possible to make our stay fantastic . We would like to thank Anu & Megha in reception, Bibin & his team in the restaurant, R Srikanth & his housekeeping team who looked after our room. A special thank you to Francis for looking after Sundari. I had 2 treatments in the Ayurveda centre which I found very beneficial, the 2 ladies that provided the treatments were very good. The presence of the wildlife & birds adds to the ambience of the gardens. It was very difficult to leave having to say goodbye to the staff who we consider as friends. Thank you from Carol & Michael
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Michal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very pleasant, clean and peaceful

A great place with a beautiful garden and next to a pleasant beach. Our cottage was brand-new and very clean. The food was just delicious but each time we had to wait up to one hour for the food to arrive (better to place your order in advance over the phone).

10/10 Excellent

Martin H, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

not slick but a great stay

We arrived after staying at a hotel that was really smart and everything slick - all manicured and spotless. Our first impressions of Turtle beach was not so impressive. But staying there for 5 nights we found that the well cared for but less manicured look was what gave it its relaxed charm. This was a great stay with people who couldn't do enough to make our stay all we wanted. The location was beautiful as were the beaches and staff help on the beach. Food was always good and reasonably priced - I give it five because it was such a good relaxed and welcoming stay, could some things be improved sure but it took nothing away fro our time there.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Anne, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel, location and staff

The staff make your stay really pleasant. Nothing is too much trouble and they are so hard working. The food is lovely and the butterfly garden is special.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

lynne, Manchester, UK

Liked: Staff & service

Beautiful setting amongst nature

The hotel bungalows are set amongst heavily wooded gardens and are quite private. There are many birds to watch and there is a beautiful butterfly garden and an organic vegetable garden you can wander through. This being an eccentric place in my opinion, it is also unusual in that there are a herd of beautiful, gentle cattle kept on the site including a tiny calf when we visited. Food was very good, staff friendly and helpful. The Ayurerdic spa is basic but the treatments are good and affordable. The only thing I thought could be improved on was the addition of more umbrellas both on the beach and by the pool as there wasn't enough shade. However each bungalow has a private shaded veranda which are lovely, although more comfortable seating would have been a bonus. I can recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a relaxed, laid back time and it will be particularly appreciated by those with a love of nature.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Dejligt strandhotel i et roligt område

Det er et lille, behageligt hotel ved en god strand. Dejlig have, ok restaurant og meget venlige og imødekommende staff. Måske en smule slidt på visse områder men det betyder ikke rigtig noget for oplevelsen eller opholdet.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Brilliant hotel, Amazing staff

Brilliant place to stay, charming , serene, great location near to beach nd the staff were amazing especially Sreeraj who couldn’t do enough to make our stay enjoyable . Food was great and great variety
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Carol , UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Return visit

This was a second holiday at Abad Turtle beach, on arrival Shijo on reception welcomed us back & so did Shameer & Bibin & the restaurant staff who remembered us from last year, a lovely start to our holiday! We were pleased to see that nothing had changed in the resort, the grounds were as beautiful as last year with an abundance of birds & wildlife. The service & friendliness from all the staff is 1st class & the food in the restaurant is delicious, both the buffet & a la carte. This visit we took a Houseboat cruise on Abad's own Houseboat, this we really enjoyed, the staff were friendly & the meal provided was excellent, the Houseboat itself was also of an excellent standard. As mentioned previously, the area outside of the hotel is not a tourist resort but a traditional fishing village, this is one of the reasons we love it here. It will not appeal to people who want tourist shops & restaurants. I just hope that Marari beach stays as it is now & does not get spoilt by getting too touristy like Goa.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Every thing is good except the food

The resort is excellent and every thing is very good except the food

8/10 Good

patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful gardens and hotel

We loved our stay, the staff, especially at reception is exceptional. The lack of liqueur licence is a bit of a disappointment. It's always nice to have a cocktail on vacation.

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful & peaceful

We stayed for 13 nights in a detached villa which was next to the beach. From the time we arrived to our depature the service at Abad Turtle beach was 6*. The grounds are beautiful & it very peaceful the only sound coming from the birds & the sea! The butterfly garden is lovely & there is an abundance of wildlife such as Indian palm squirrels, various birds & fruit bats which you will see from 5pm. It was also fantastic to sea the Sea Eagles fishing off the beach. The food in the restaraunt both breakfast & evening meal were excellent. There is a lovely clean swimming pool here too. The area surrounding the hotel is not a tourist resort but a traditional Kerala fishing village, which is why we choose this hotel. Don't come here if you want tourist shops & restaurants, but do come to enjoy the nature & to relax.

10/10 Excellent

Soudipto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

An amazing beach hotel; a sort of smart village.

The hotel premise is like a modern, smart village. It's a huge property and itself can be considered as a touristic spot. An environment friendly battery operated car made our stay easy to move from one spot to another. it's very useful for the older guests. Cycle track, children park, indoor play and the pool are other facilities to make the guests full time busy. I will definitely return into this property in future and recommend my friends and relatives to avail.

8/10 Good

Mark, Upminster

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful grounds

Lovely room in beautiful grounds. It even has an organic farm and butterfly garden. Very helpful staff

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
So relaxing! Remote location, only stayed one night and could have stayed much longer! Great food and staff. The beach was clean and very close by. Beautiful grounds.

6/10 Okay

obaida, Syria

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Very nice

Very nice especially for children

2/10 Terrible

Abhisheik

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

A less than pleasant experience....

At the outset i expected the hotel and the service to be excellent... However we were surprised.. and not pleasantly at that... From the beginning the service was more a forced measure than a heartfelt one... The check in and out timings are ridiculous.. The meal timing even more so... Who starts a lunch at 1 pm, specially with children around.. And no room service at that.. Beat that.. So we had to go out for each meal.. The only meal we did have.. the complimentary breakfast was vaguely intresting at best.. The beach which is supposed to be the unique selling point was a long long walk away in the blistering sun with people asking you your room number before you enter the beach compound.. The butterfly garden was the only saving grace.. That too visiting children were busy ripping the wings off the less than abundant butterfly population.. All in all an experience i would rather not repeat or recommend..

8/10 Good

George, Kochi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A good holiday resort.

We had a good holiday at Abad Turtle Beach Resort for two days. The room was kept in good condition and the service was promt.

6/10 Okay

Ray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Reasonably good getaway location

Nice location, natural / organic environment. Would have be an awesome holiday had the aircon been working in good condition, not attended to effectively despite several calls. Seemed as though the resort was short on manpower as it took them almost half an hour to send the cart / bell boy to pick up luggage while checking out

8/10 Good

Melanie und Andreas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Super Preis Leistungsverhältnis

Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt. Der Strandabschnitt ist wesentlich schöner als bei der Konkurrenz. Die Anlage ist sehr gepflegt und schön, die Zimmer sauber und gut gelegen. Wer es im guten Sinne “einfach“, sauber und bezahlbar möchte ist hier richtig aufgehoben.

8/10 Good

paulo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

proximité de la plage

grand jardin privatif comportant une douzaine de petites maisons ayant chacune 2 chambres avec leur salle de bain -

8/10 Good

Bhavna

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice resort on Marari beach.

We spent 3 nights at this resort. Very pleasant place with good landscaping, facilities, cottages, ayurveda center. Restaurant has good breakfast. Dinner is good too but the buffet food is too rich and spicy. Vegetarian choices were there but seemed to be same every night!

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great quiet location.

We had read the reviews about this hotel before we booked it,so we were warned. Beautiful area and resort but very very underwhelming service. Firstly they didn't seem ready for us when we arrived,after faffing around they were ready minus an extra bed for one of my kids that took just forever to get to us and when it did my wife and I had to help the guy lift it into the room. The restaurant staff tho very sweet were clueless in Kerala,absolutely clueless which is not acceptable for this price bracket. The beach here is really beautiful,just super lovely and chilled. On our last day we ordered a car and driver which was then 2 hours late and really messed up our travel plans for that day and we had a long journey ahead. The manager and staff were just useless in sorting the car situ out. Eventually when we left after a free lunch!! We were told to pay the driver Rs6000 rather than the Rs 7500 we were quoted which made me think are these hotels charging a quite large commission on these journeys and ripping off the drivers who do a really hard job??

8/10 Good

peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

fin beliggenhed til strandferie

Dejligt hotel med fine vaerelser og fantastisk strand - men kedelig restaurant og mad - og ingen licence - dvs ingen alkohol . Ingen by eller andre restauranter i naerheden, så ren strandferie uden andet at foretage sig.