Anna and Poly have created a comfortable, clean and well cared for bed and breakfast just a few metres from the Indian ocean. We went there for some r & r after a busy tour of North India and boy did we pick a great place. Cannot recommend it highly enough. Staff are super friendly and helpful and the mongoose in the back garden was a real bonus! The nearby town of Paravur is great for a mooch (check out Madras Cafe - it's where locals eat). Only 200 ruppee by tuk tuk to get there from Cherai. The whole area is not spoiled by being overly commercial either. Swimming in 30 + degree ocean was amazing. Arranging tours in and around Kochi is all easy to.

An idyllic 3 day break at the end of our trip to Kerala. What's not to like? Our hardest decision was whether to spend the day by the pool and the perfectly kept gardens or on the sun loungers on the beach opposite. The staff were all friendly and attentive and booked us massage treatments at a local retreat and organised our car journey back to the airport. Breakfasts were taken on the roof terrace. The stretch of beach opposite the hotel is very quiet and while there was definitely a swell from the waves, the current wasn't strong and in fact the water is quite shallow so swimming in the sea was perfect. Hotel is less than a 15 minute walk to local restaurants. Great place to unwind.

The fruit at breakfast could have been more plentiful.

The staff at this hotel go above and beyond. The room was cleaned daily with fresh sheets and towels. The pool was immaculate as were the lush surrounding gardens. We stayed here over Christmas and it was an experience we will cherish. The local restaurants serve delicious food, albeit not many have a drinks license but, it would not deter us from returning. The stunning beach literally across the road, has sunbeds with pool towels. A rare find in Cherai. We would definitely return and recommend this gem in Cherai.

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Very friendly staff feel.you very welcome. Always prepared to help. The owners of the place extremely friendly and helping in what needed. The complex just right on the beach providing umbrellas and beach seat. The pool is of good size and very clean and a fresh welcome on a very hot day. Provide local or western style complimentary breakfast and local restaurant just a short walk from hotel. It was a so good and relaxing weekend that we plan another stay this coming weeeknd.

This was a lovely place. Brilliantly clean with attentive staff and nice food, as well as nice rooms with with sea view balcony. The infinity pool and roof terace were lovely too! The best bit was the location right on a lovely section of beacch. It's ten minutes walk from the centre of Cherai Beach - but that means the traffic on the road outside is really quiet, and the beach is pretty deserted. Certainly no hawkers or anything like that which you might get on busier sections. It is also a truely spendid beach. Don't be put off by the Google street view walkaround - it's a tropical paradise.

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We absolutely loved our stay at Cheray Beach Residency! Everything was exceptional, we had a beautiful wooden walled room with balcony in the most quiet part of the residency. The swimming pool was clean and so relaxing, surrounded by palm trees and plants who were filtering the sun just right. Just across is a beautiful strip of wild and long sandy beach where you can lounge on the hotel deck chairs... and last but not least Paul, Jess and their staff were amazing. Professional, discreet and attentive to our needs. This is a little paradise on earth worth every penny!

The place is located next to the beach and it is very clean. We loved that owners are really keeping residency in a good condition, always updating paint work for walls and place looks fresh. Good swimming pool and small library. Rooms with a view to the sea and balconies. There is option to order the food, but waiting time is long. Loved rooftop terrace. We were always provided with new blankets while going to the beach or swimming pool. Personal is very helpful. Washrooms are clean and fresh. Will be happy to come here again.

Long waiting time for food

Great service and very freindly owner and staff. A very important thing for me is how they took good care of the stray dogs. The dogs looks happy and well fed. If they continue taking care of the dogs and animals I am coming back. Keep up the good work with caring for the stray dogs with food and water. Fantastic Kerala breakfast, fruits, Lassi, egg. Something new every day.. The came with new fridge same day the old one did not work. Many thanks to Owner Pauly and Jessie, supervisor Prathap, Kedar, Veno, Suresh, Pradip and the super friendly stray dogs - you all takes very good care of your guests.

Nothing could be better

The pool is fabulous. Very clean and crystal clear. The room in the annex was comfortable. All probs were dealt with efficiency. Young lad looking after us was kind, quiet and attentive. Location is good.

Such a shame the food let's it down. Choices not good. Not tasty meals. Breakfast continental same every day and chef needs to know how to cook eggs Sunnyside up!Also pancakes as lunch one day was a disaster. Appreciate difficult knowing numbers eating but this area needs to improve. Booking.com advertised TV (not working ) also soft drinks in fridge . None there. Bed really hard

The location and the staff/owners were amazing. Breakfast great, sunbeds on the beach. Room was good and had aircon and a fan. Swimming pool was lovely and the grounds are beautiful. I would highly recommend

Only a minor point but the double bed was actually two singles pushed together but it didn't spoil what was a fantastic stay