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222, 17, Saheli Marg, Near IDBI Bank, Udaipur, Rajasthan, 313001 Udaipur, India
So I'll be honest – when I first pulled up to The Amar Mahal, I wasn't entirely sure what to expect. It's tucked away on Saheli Marg, which is actually pretty brilliant because you're close enough to the main action but far enough from the tourist chaos that hits the Lake Pichola area. The IDBI Bank...

VPO Palchan, Manali, Dist Kullu, Model Town, 175131 Manāli, India
Look, I'll be honest – when I first pulled up to Solang Valley Resort in Palchan, I wasn't sure what to expect. The road getting there is... well, it's a proper mountain road, let's put it that way. But once you're actually at the property, you get why they built it right here. The views hit you...

Swarnagarh Nature Retreat & Spa
Swarnagarh c/o Swarna Hills , near Jheel water park , amberi, Sukher,, 313001 Udaipur, India
Look, I've stayed at a lot of places around Udaipur, but Swarnagarh Nature Retreat honestly caught me off guard. You know how most "nature retreats" are just regular hotels with some extra plants? This isn't that. The moment you wind up the road past Jheel water park – and yes, you'll hear kids...

The Chumbi Mountain Retreat & Spa
Naku Chumbong, Pemayangtse, 737111 Pelling, India
Honestly, when I first pulled up to The Chumbi Mountain Retreat & Spa in Pelling, I wasn't sure what to expect – the road to Naku Chumbong is one of those winding Himalayan routes that makes you wonder if your GPS has completely lost its mind. But then you arrive, and suddenly all that serpentine...

Ashiana Village, Vasundhra Colony, 301019 Dhāruhera, India
You know what hits you first at TreeHouse Hotel Club & Spa? It's actually the smell – this amazing mix of jasmine and fresh wood that just wraps around you the moment you step into the lobby. I mean, I've stayed at plenty of five-star places, but this one in Dhāruhera really caught me off guard in...

SKK The Fern An Ecotel Hotel, Jaisalmer
Jodhpur Barmer Link Rd., Bh., 345001 Jaisalmer, India
Honestly, I wasn't expecting much when I first pulled up to SKK The Fern on that dusty stretch of Jodhpur Barmer Link Road – I mean, it's not exactly in the thick of Jaisalmer's tourist chaos, which actually turned out to be a blessing. The moment you walk through those doors, there's this immediate...

1/485 PALLIPURAM CHERAI BEACH MUNAMBAM ROAD NORTH, 683515 Cherai Beach, India
You know what struck me first about 36 Palms? It's actually tucked away on this quieter stretch of the Munambam Road – not right in the thick of Cherai Beach's busier spots, which honestly works in its favor. I mean, you're still close enough to walk to the main beach area, maybe 10 minutes tops,...

Sam Sand Dunes Sam Road, 345001 Sām, India
You know what really got me about Anantra Resort Jaisalmer? It's this perfect blend of desert adventure and actual comfort that's surprisingly hard to find out there. I mean, when you're driving down Sam Road toward the sand dunes, you pass a bunch of places that look like they're trying way too...

Ammankari Road, 686563 Kumarakom, India
Honestly, Lakesong Resort is one of those places where you kind of understand why people get obsessed with Kerala's backwaters. I mean, the name pretty much tells you everything – you're literally falling asleep to water lapping against traditional houseboats and waking up to some serious bird...

Niraamaya Retreats Cardamom Club
V&V Estates, Spring Valley, Kumily,Kerala, 685509 Thekkady, India
You know what hits you first at Niraamaya Retreats Cardamom Club? The smell. I mean, you're literally surrounded by spice plantations in Spring Valley, so there's this incredible mix of cardamom, pepper, and that earthy monsoon scent that just follows you everywhere. It's about a 10-minute drive...

Valluvadi Road, 673592 Sultan Bathery, India
You know what struck me first about Sterling Wayanad? The drive up Valluvadi Road itself – it's this winding stretch that makes you forget you're heading to a five-star place because honestly, the whole area feels refreshingly uncommercialized. I mean, Sultan Bathery isn't exactly Goa or Kerala's...

PB No. 11, Lady’s Seat Road, , 636601 Yercaud, India
You know what struck me first about Sterling Yercaud? It's actually positioned right where you want to be – on Lady's Seat Road, which honestly is prime real estate in this hill station. I mean, most people think all Yercaud hotels are basically the same, but this one sits pretty close to the famous...

Dongorpur, Next Dharwadkar nursing home Calangute Goa, 403516, 403516 Calangute, India
You know what struck me first about Summit Calangute Resort & Spa? It's actually tucked away in this quiet pocket of Dongorpur - which honestly surprised me because most people think Calangute equals chaos and beach shacks everywhere. But here's the thing: being right next to Dharwadkar nursing home...

# 164, ECR Road, Devanari Village, 600041 Mahabalipuram, India
You know what caught me off guard about Ideal Beach Resort? It's actually one of those places that looks pretty unassuming when you first pull up on ECR Road – honestly, I drove past it twice before spotting the entrance tucked between all the other beach resorts that line this stretch. But once...

Montego Bay Beach Village – Morjim
Vithaldas Vaddo, 403512 Morjim, India
Honestly, I wasn't expecting much when I first pulled up to Montego Bay Beach Village in Morjim – the name made me think it was going to be some overdone Caribbean knockoff. But you know what? This place actually gets it right in a way that surprised me. It's tucked away in Vithaldas Vaddo, which if...

Park Inn by Radisson Goa Candolim
Sequera Vado, 403515 Candolim, India
You know what surprised me most about the Park Inn by Radisson in Candolim? It's actually tucked away on Sequera Vado – not right on the main beach strip where all the chaos happens, but close enough that you can hear the waves if you listen for them. I mean, when you first pull up, it doesn't...

Red Tullip MD Valley Resort and Spa
Golf cource road, Village Hathidhara opposite Narayan Seva Sansthan, 313001 Udaipur, India
Look, I'll be honest – when I first saw Red Tullip MD Valley Resort and Spa tucked away on Golf Course Road in Hathidhara, I wasn't expecting much from a place with a slightly quirky name and that 7.8 rating. But you know what? Sometimes those expectations work in your favor. This place actually...

La Cabana Beach & Spa, By Ashvem Beach
House No. 224, Ashvem Beach, 403527 Mandrem, India
Look, I've stayed at my fair share of beach resorts in Goa, and La Cabana genuinely surprised me – in a good way. You know how sometimes a place looks amazing online but then you show up and it's just... meh? This wasn't one of those times. The moment you walk through their entrance (which is...

Reva Resorts and Holiday Homes
142,1B, Bheemaneni Farms, K J Puram Palasamudram Mandal, 517599 Chittoor, India
You know what surprised me most about Reva Resorts? It's actually tucked away in these sprawling farmlands in K J Puram – I mean, you're literally driving through Bheemaneni Farms to get there, which honestly feels like you're heading to someone's private estate rather than a resort. The whole area...

La Vaiencia – A Beach Resort, Morjim
Near Morjim Last Bus Stand, Tembwada, 403512 Morjim, India
You know what surprised me most about La Valencia? The moment you walk through those doors, you actually forget you're just a stone's throw from that chaotic last bus stand area in Morjim. I mean, the location sounds questionable when you first hear "near the bus stand" – but honestly, it's genius...

Strawberry Hill, Near Dal Lake, 176216 Dharamshala, India
You know what caught me off guard about Asia Spa Resort? The location is honestly perfect – I mean, when they say "near Dal Lake," they're not kidding around. You're literally on Strawberry Hill with these incredible views that make you understand why people trek all the way to Dharamshala in the...

Fortune Resort Grace, Mussoorie – Member ITC Hotels’ Group
Library Bazaar, Gandhi Chowk, 248179 Mussoorie, India
Look, I'll be honest – when I first walked into Fortune Resort Grace, I wasn't expecting much from the exterior. It's tucked right into Library Bazaar near Gandhi Chowk, and honestly, the building itself doesn't scream luxury from the street. But step inside? Completely different story. The lobby...

Ideal Ayurvedic Resort Kovalam
Kovalam, Chowara Beach Village, India, 695501 Kovalam, India
You know what struck me first about the Ideal Ayurvedic Resort? It's not actually in the main Kovalam tourist madness – it's tucked away in Chowara Beach Village, which honestly feels like a completely different world. I mean, you're still close enough to hit the famous lighthouse beach if you want...

Beach and Lake Ayurvedic Resort, Kovalam
Pozhikkara Beach, Pachallor, 695027 Kovalam, India
Look, I'll be honest with you – when I first pulled up to Beach and Lake Ayurvedic Resort in Kovalam, I wasn't entirely sure what to expect. The place sits right on Pozhikkara Beach, which honestly isn't the main Kovalam beach that everyone posts on Instagram, but that's actually what makes it kind...

Papa Jolly Eco Resort-Near Morjim Beach
No.749, 749a, 749b New Vaddo Morjim Ashwem road, Pernem Taluka, 403512 Morjim, India
You know what caught me off guard about Papa Jolly? It's actually tucked away on this quiet stretch of the Morjim-Ashwem road where you can still hear the ocean but you're not dealing with all the beach shack chaos. I mean, Morjim's gotten pretty touristy over the years, but this little eco resort...