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269 hotels

Taj Kumarakom Resort and Spa Kerala
1/404, Kumarakom, Kottayam, 686563 Kumarakom, India
Look, I've stayed at plenty of Kerala resorts, but the Taj Kumarakom actually gets it right in ways that surprised me. When you first pull up to the property – and yeah, finding it can be a bit tricky since the signage isn't great once you turn off the main Kottayam road – you're immediately hit...

123 Ibnivalavadi Village, Boikeri, 571201 Madikeri, India
You know what really struck me about The IBNII when I first pulled up that winding road to Ibnivalavadi Village? It's how they've managed to create this impossibly elegant resort without making it feel like they bulldozed the hillside to do it. I mean, you're driving through coffee plantations and...

Lonavala Aamby Valley Road Plot no 39, 410401 Lonavala, India
You know what hit me first about Nostravila? The drive up Aamby Valley Road actually sets the mood – you're winding through these lush green hills, and suddenly there's this sleek property that somehow doesn't feel out of place against Lonavala's misty backdrop. I mean, finding a proper 5-star place...

La Serene Resort And Spa,Panchgani - Mahabaleswar Road Nakinda Bus Stop, 412806 Mahabaleshwar, India
You know what strikes you first about La Serene? It's actually the silence – and I mean that in the best possible way. Tucked right off the Panchgani-Mahabaleshwar road near Nakinda bus stop, this place manages to feel completely removed from the usual hill station chaos, even though you're...

juSTa Birding Resort & Spa – Best Dhauladhar View Resort
Indrunag Near Paragliding Point Tahu, Chohla, 176215 Dharamshala, India
So I found this place completely by accident while looking for somewhere to stay near the paragliding launch point in Bir Billing – well, sort of near it anyway. juSTa Birding Resort is tucked away in this tiny village called Chohla, about 20 minutes up a winding mountain road from Dharamshala...

Four Points by Sheraton Mahabalipuram Resort & Convention Center
Omr- Ecr Junction Point, Poonjeri, Tamilnadu, 603104 Mahabalipuram, India
Look, I'll be honest – when I first pulled up to the Four Points by Sheraton in Mahabalipuram, I wasn't sure what to expect. It's right at that junction where the OMR meets ECR, which sounds chaotic but actually works in your favor. You're literally ten minutes from those famous Shore Temple ruins...

Chinakanal, 685618 Chinnakanal, India
Look, I'll be honest – when I first pulled up to The Siena Village in Chinnakanal, I wasn't expecting much from a 3-star place tucked away in this quiet corner of Kerala's hill country. But sometimes those assumptions bite you, you know? This little property actually surprised me in ways that the...

East of Muhamma Police Station, Muhamma P.O, Alleppey, 688525 Mararikulam, India
You know what struck me first about Purity at Lake Vembanad? It's actually tucked away in this quiet spot east of the Muhamma Police Station – and I mean that as a compliment. Most people racing through Alleppey miss this area entirely, but honestly, that's exactly why it works so well. The moment...

Duchess Road, Kates Point Road, District Satara, 412806 Mahabaleshwar, India
Look, I'll be honest – when I first pulled up to Brightland Resort & Spa on Duchess Road, I wasn't entirely sure what to expect. You know how it is with Mahabaleshwar hotels, right? Some promise the world and deliver... well, less than that. But this place actually caught me off guard in the best...

Athirapally Road, Pillappara, 680721 Athirappilly, India
So I stumbled upon Athirapally Green Trees during my Kerala trip last year, and honestly? It's one of those places that makes you wonder why you ever stay in cookie-cutter hotels. The thing is, it sits right on Athirapally Road in this little pocket called Pillappara – which, let me tell you, puts...

GReaT trails Kodaikanal by GRT Hotels
Bharathi Nagar Vilpatti-Kodaikanal, 624101 Kodaikānāl, India
You know what? I wasn't expecting much when I first pulled up to GReaT trails Kodaikanal – the name's a bit odd with that random capitalization, honestly – but this place actually surprised me in the best way. It sits right in Bharathi Nagar, which is perfect because you're close enough to the main...

The Blossom Resort – Chikmagalur
State Highway 57 Thogarihankal, chikmagalur, 577137 Chikmagalūr, India
You know what struck me first about The Blossom Resort? It's actually tucked away on State Highway 57 in this little pocket called Thogarihankal that most people just drive through without stopping. I mean, Chikmagalur gets all the coffee plantation buzz, but this spot sits just far enough from the...

Pallivasal Power House, Chithirapuram, 686555 Munnar, India
Honestly, I wasn't sure what to expect when I first pulled up to Rivulet Resort – I mean, you're basically driving past the old Pallivasal Power House, which feels like you're heading into some forgotten corner of Munnar rather than toward a five-star place. But that's actually part of what makes...

KIADB, 608/2, Amargol Gram, Industrial Area,, 582208 Amīnbhāvi, India
Honestly, when I first pulled up to the Royal Ritz in Amīnbhāvi, I wasn't sure what to expect – it's tucked away in this industrial area that doesn't exactly scream "luxury hotel." But you know what? Sometimes the best places are hiding in plain sight. The moment you walk through those doors, it's...

kumarkom North, 686563 Kumarakom, India
You know what struck me first about Water Scapes? It's actually tucked away in Kumarakom North in a spot where you can hear the backwaters lapping against the shore before you even see them. I mean, the name kind of gives it away, but this place really lives up to it – there's water everywhere you...

Village Mocha, Kisli Gate Kanha National Park, 491955 Kānha, India
Honestly, when you first pull up to The Celebration Van Vilas in Mocha village, you might wonder if your GPS got confused – I mean, you're literally at the edge of Kanha National Park, and this place just emerges from the forest like some perfectly placed retreat. The thing is, being right at Kisli...

Coconut Creek Resort – Dabolim Airport
Bimut Ward, 403806 Bogmalo, India
You know what caught me off guard about Coconut Creek Resort? It's actually way more peaceful than you'd expect for a place this close to Dabolim Airport. I mean, you're literally in Bogmalo - which honestly most people just zip through on their way to the beaches up north - but there's something...

Beach Road, Arattukulam Junction, Mararikulam North P.O, S L Puram, Alleppey- 688 549, Kerala, India, 688549 Mararikulam, India
Look, I've stayed at plenty of beach resorts in Kerala, but Xandari Pearl Beach Resort actually surprised me in ways I wasn't expecting. First off, finding it is pretty straightforward once you know that Arattukulam Junction is your landmark – honestly, most taxi drivers from Alleppey town know...

Brigade Orchards, Kasaba Hobili, 562110 Devanahalli-Bangalore, India
You know what surprised me most about Signature Club Resort? How quiet it actually gets once you're inside the property, even though you're technically still within the greater Bangalore orbit. I mean, Brigade Orchards itself is this whole planned community thing in Devanahalli – about 45 minutes...

Fortune Resort Sullivan Court, Ooty – Member ITC Hotels’ Group
123, Selbourne Road, Opp. Rose Garden, 643001 Ooty, India
You know what caught me off guard about Fortune Resort Sullivan Court? It's actually tucked away on Selbourne Road in this perfect spot where you can literally walk across to Rose Garden in about thirty seconds, but somehow it feels completely removed from all the tourist chaos that usually swirls...

14/1, Village Bija Kheri, Sohagpur, District Hoshangabad Madhya Pradesh, 461771 Sohāgpur, India
You know what surprised me most about Forsyth Lodge? It's actually tucked away in this little village called Bija Kheri that most people have never heard of, about 20 minutes from Sohagpur proper. I mean, when you're driving there the first time, you're honestly wondering if your GPS is playing...

Vanaashrya Resort and Spa Sariska
Tehla Bye-Pass Road State highway 25A, 301410 Tehla, India
You know what surprised me most about Vanaashrya Resort and Spa? It's actually tucked away on this quiet stretch of State Highway 25A where you wouldn't expect to find something this polished. I mean, Tehla isn't exactly on everyone's radar, but that's honestly part of the charm here. The resort...

State Highway 45, Chittar Lake, Kaliel Village, Vilavankode thaluk, Kanyakumari district Tamilnadu, 629103 Kaliel, India
Look, I've stayed at plenty of lake resorts, but Anantya By The Lake actually gets it right – and honestly, that's rare in this part of Tamil Nadu. The place sits right on Chittar Lake in this tiny village called Kaliel, about 45 minutes from Kanyakumari proper, and you know what? That distance is...

Before Kingfisher Villa, Dando waddo, 403515 Candolim, India
You know what struck me first about the Marquis Beach Resort? It's tucked away in this quiet corner of Candolim called Dando waddo – and honestly, most tourists have no idea this little pocket even exists. I mean, everyone knows Candolim beach, but they're usually fighting for space near the main...

No, - 60/1, Nishana, Karapura Village, Antarasante Hobli,HD Kote Taluk,, 571114 Begūr, India
You know what's funny about The Serai Kabini? I almost drove right past it the first time because it's tucked away in this village called Karapura that honestly feels like it's in the middle of nowhere – but that's actually the whole point. This isn't one of those resort-y places where you're...