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Reviewed 21 February 2011

Very impressed with the building, understand it belonged to a spice merchant, had an almost colonial feel to it. Excellent a/c and water heater in the bathroom. Good balcony with views of canal and close to temple.Not many nearby restaurants that we spotted. Beautiful beach about 10 minutes walk away - popular with locals even camel rides on weekend evenings. No facilities for tourists eg sunbeds or umbrellas and I felt that it would have been inappropriate to wear swimwear on this part of the beach but I feel sure they were others beaches around. Locals all very friendly,children wanting to shake hands and have their photo's taken with us. We went on the backwaters in a canoe which was wonderful.

Date of stay: January 2011
  • Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Thank Nicola042
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Reviewed 5 September 2010

We arrived at Alleppey train station on the day of a strike, and with the absence of rickshaws and taxis, we were slightly flustered to say the least. No one knew where Arunima Heritage Home was. As we sat down and wondered what to do, a rogue taxi driver appeared. He took our reservation and called the phone number. 100 rupees it would cost to bring us there.
The journey took all of 2 minutes, and needless to say we were disgusted at being ripped off like this. India is wonderful, but we seemed to have been more magnetic than most when it came to attracting scammers like this.
So, we arrived at Arunima, aggrieved and suspicious. What followed over the next 2 days however, reignited our faith in India being an incredible,unique and invigorating country. Our 2 hosts and their homestay were simply beautiful.
First the homestay. It is simply furnished and has basic facilities, but that is reflected on the rock bottom price. However, the character of the place is extraordinary. It would remind you of an old monastery, with large windows, dark wood ,high ceilings etc. The open air atrium is also quite spectacular. I only wish we were there when it rained as the sight of the monsoon falling inside a home as you look over a balcony would be quite special.
Our 2 endearing hosts welcomed us down from our room and brought us into their lounge for some refreshments. Although not blessed with the most fluent of English, between the 2 of them, they more than made themselves understood. This is a genuine, caring couple who treat their guests like they treat their own children.
They made us beautiful meals and organised a houseboat for us. This is the reason why most people would come to Alleppey. And this is also a reason to come to Arunima as your hosts can get you a beautiful houseboat for the minimum price. 4000 rupees as opposed to the usual 5,6,7 and even 8,000 rupees you'll be quoted on the canals.
We could only stay one night in Arunima, and we asked if a taxi could be arranged to pick us up after the houseboat to take us to the airport (3 hour drive). Our hosts made the arrangement for us.We asked if we could check our emails to send an update home. Their computer was our computer.
The following morning we left Arunima, feeling priviliged to have met such an honest and warm couple. We made our way to the houseboat (which was completely independent of Arunima) and had a wonderful experience.
The following morning, we arrived back at the dock , hoping the taxi would be there. It was there alright, with an old friend in the passenger seat. Despite the fact that we were no longer a guest of Arunima, our host came to meet us personally to make sure the houseboat experience was good. And to make clear in no uncertain terms to the taxi driver that we be charged a fair rate to the airport. "1400, no more" Now that's service.
Homestays like this one, run by people like this need to be supported. So, All the way from Ireland, I urge visitors to seriously consider Arunima as their first stop in Alleppey.

Date of stay: August 2010
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Reviewed 22 August 2010

we reserved a deluxe room for 3 persons well in advance after reading the positive reviews in this site.
upon arriving to the guest house we understood that something was very very wrong.
till this day we don't know if we arrived at a new guesthouse that was opened lately in addition to the old one or to the same one everybody wrote about.
the room looked bare, there were no bed linen and no towels, no mirror in the bathroom or place to hang anything.
the owners may had good intentions but seemed quite helpless in trying to suply any of our needs as if they had not a clue regarding what a traveller may need.
they did not even know how to operate the a/c.
and even worse, it turned out that in this "deluxe" room there were no hot water in the shower and the owners' solution was to bring a bucket of hot water without any apology.
(i can assure you that we paid at least twice the rate of a room in which you can expect to use a bucket in the shower.)
i must say that even under these circumstances it was difficult to be angry at the hosts since they looked totally lacking any understanding of what is needed to run a guesthouse and very very helpless.

Date of stay: August 2010
  • Trip type: Travelled with family
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Thank yosijerusalem
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Reviewed 30 April 2010

We had the pleasure of staying at Arumina for 3 nights after our houseboat stay. This really is a beautiful, beautiful home. The hosts were so kind and generous, and as others have said, treated us like family. The house is so close to the beach, which is worth the visit to enjoy the evening crowds and colour! We definately recomment staying there, and it is great value for money.

Date of stay: April 2010
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1  Thank teepeeuu2010
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Reviewed 20 March 2010

I would like to describe my time spend there as very peaceful experience from a hecticwork life. The few days I spend there was worth it and the hosts, I can't make an exception not to talk about them, the way they made me feel home, the freedom and love offered and the helpng mentatlity at any point of time you spend there..
I would like to take this opportunity to thank them as well as recommend this place to any of you who is planning on a visit to Alapuzha.. Very hospitable n Lovely atmosphere...
Enjoy.. :)

Date of stay: February 2010
  • Trip type: Travelled solo
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Thank deepa_pn
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