Club Mahindra Cherai Beach

The rooms were really clean and comfortable, and getting around from this location was easy. I enjoyed the stay. One thing I noticed was that the food menu seems to be the same across Club Mahindra resorts, but the service was good and I had a great experience.

There are good restaurants within walking distance, with plenty of choice for seafood, and we felt safe walking there even at night. The staff at the resort were courteous and sincere. Its setting between the backwaters and Cherai beach is beautiful, though getting to Kochi or Ernakulam takes about 75-90 minutes depending on traffic. A ferry crossing can add another 30-45 minutes. Ola and Uber are available if planned ahead; there's also a taxi stand Bangalore outside the resort with prompt, if somewhat costly, service. The expense is my main complaint, and that's true of Club Mahindra in general. Nearly every service costs extra, and the restaurant's a la carte choices are limited. Daily buffets can get very expensive, especially for families. A lighter buffet option for guests with smaller appetites would help. Lovely property and staff, but the costs really add up.

I spent two days here and really liked the warm hospitality. The property is well kept and conveniently close to the beach. Breakfast was great, though the menu overall felt quite limited. There's also a fishing pond where you can try fishing.

The location is beyond amazing, and the staff went out of their way to help. Food was decent and reasonably priced, though nothing special. Just keep in mind that non-members won't get a backwater-facing room. The property isn't brand new, so some things aren't sparkling, but it's maintained quite well. Apart from that, everything was perfect.