Imagine waking to the sound of waves and walking straight to the beach — Blue Mermaid Homestay located close to Thottada backwater and Thottada Beach, offering beachfront cottages, traditional-style homes and a relaxed, unhurried atmosphere. Far from the madding crowd and just about 6 km from Kannur city, our cottages are lovingly made by traditional artisans to give guests an authentic coastal stay.
Our cottages offer spectacular views of the Arabian Sea and an unhurried sense of time — perfect for nature lovers, book readers and anyone who wants to just chill. The beachfront cottages come with wide balconies and provide privacy and unique experiences for honeymoon couples and solo travelers.
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We offer a range of on-demand services and curated experiences to give guests a memorable stay at Blue Mermaid.
Several recreational activities are available on request, showcasing regional arts and culture — Theyyam visits, handloom visits, martial arts performances, bird-watching tours and Ayurveda treatments.
Theyyam is a famous ritual art form from North Kerala that brings local stories to life through dance, mime and music. Performances run from December to April at various temples in Kannur and Kasaragod — we can arrange visits and local guidance.
Our ayurvedic massage treatments are available to help relieve pain, improve circulation, stimulate the lymphatic system and revitalize the body. These treatments are offered as preventive and restorative care by trained therapists (arranged on request).
Kalaripayattu is an ancient Kerala martial art that teaches self-defence and weapon techniques. We can arrange demonstrations and introductory sessions for guests interested in the art and its history.
We can help connect guests to excellent local dental care providers in Kerala for consultations and treatments.
Various sightseeing packages are available — from local temple visits and backwater rides to beach walks and nearby cultural tours. Different packages can be customized based on duration and interests.
We provide taxi call service for guests — local pickups, drop-offs, airport transfers and guided drives can be arranged on request.
We serve traditional Kerala cuisine. Our menu highlights local spices and cooking techniques — expect flavorful vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes prepared with fresh local ingredients.
We offer many delicious regional breakfast options such as Puttu (steamed rice cake with coconut), kadala (black chickpea curry), idli, dosa, idiyappam (string hoppers), paal-appam and accompaniments like stews and fish moli.
The staple is rice served with a variety of vegetarian dishes (sambar, aviyal, thoran, kalan, etc.) and non-vegetarian specialties such as traditional curries, fish molly, fish fry, chicken fry and biriyani. We use cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, pepper, cloves, garlic, cumin, coriander and turmeric among other spices to create authentic flavors.
Note: Let us know dietary preferences in advance — we happily prepare vegetarian, vegan and special-diet meals on request.
“At the end of an intense journey we found a corner of paradise — Blue Mermaid. No cars, no noise, just rest.”
“Extremely clean rooms, reasonably priced, right on the beach — evenings reading on the porch watching local life.”
“Deserted beaches, swaying palms — the setting is straight out of the brochures. We stayed longer than planned!”