“Slow Down. Just Chill.” — A riverside destination taking shape by the river near Marvante. Food, stays, kayaking, bonfires and doing absolutely nothing — coming soon.
Pick a stay, pick your dates. We’ll let you know the moment bookings open.
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“Tucked between coconut trees and the slow bend of the river — The Lazy Turtle is a beautiful, necessary pause on the road to wherever you’re going.”
Two kilometres off NH-66, just past Marvante. No honking. No rushing. Just water moving at its own pace, the sound of the river, the distant sound of reggae from somewhere in the grove.
Step out. Breathe in.
That’s all you need.
Tall palms, cool breeze
and plenty of lazy.
Campfires, stars, stories,
reggae, repeat.
Signal fades.
Peace kicks in.
We love this place.
Let’s keep it that way.
Different stays. Same slow life.
Waterproof all-season tents covered under sheeted enclosures — right at the water’s edge. Comfortable year-round, and genuinely cosy when the monsoon rolls in.
Clean bunk beds for groups, college trips and solo wanderers. Secure lockers and ceiling fans.
A private twin room by the river. Comfortable, quiet, and steps from the water.
Come hungry. Stay because you forgot what time it is.
Grab something to eat, find a chair by the river and settle in. Good food, cold drinks, easy music — and absolutely nowhere you need to rush off to.
Read a book. Challenge your people to a board game. Lose at foosball. Put your playlist on. Or just sit there and watch the river do its thing.
“Open your eyes, look within. Are you satisfied with the life you’re living?”
Bob Marley
Order one Goli Soda. Stay for three hours. We won’t mind. Actually, we’ll probably pull up a chair.
Both are perfectly fine at The Lazy Turtle.
“Pets are family. Open grass, water stations, the whole river to explore — they’ll love it as much as you do.”
✓ No extra charge — everSlow down. Eat well. Wander a little. Or do absolutely nothing.
Gulp
Food by the river
Nest
Sleep your way
Wander
Fish · Kayak · Explore
Chill
Doing nothing counts
The Lazy Turtle
By the river · Marvante
2km after Marvante on NH-66, heading towards Murudeshwar. Right side of the highway. Turn when you see the turtle. Follow the coconut trees. You’ve arrived.
Want the entire riverfront to yourself? Whether it’s a birthday bash, a team retreat, or just a massive nomadic gathering — you can reserve the whole property.
Private use of the entire riverfront — no elbowing for hammock space, no queue at the shack.
Monday to Thursday. Escaping the weekend rush is half the point.
Minimum reserve applies. Drop us a line for the seasonal rate.
Ideally around 4 weeks. Last-minute is possible but never guaranteed.
Currently under development. WhatsApp us with what you’re dreaming up — we’ll message you when takeover dates open up.
Campfire nights, kayak mornings, hammock afternoons — all on Instagram.
Tag us in your stay — #thelazyturtle #lazyturtle
The Turtle isn’t taking bookings just yet. The Lazy Turtle is still taking shape by the river — explore the stays, plan your escape, and we’ll open bookings soon.