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Next to Kingfisher Villa, Dando, 403515 Candolim, India
Honestly, I wasn't expecting much when I first pulled up to Aldeia Santa Rita – it's tucked away in this quiet residential pocket of Candolim, right next to Kingfisher Villa, and you might actually drive past it if you're not paying attention. But that's sort of the point, I think. While everyone's...

Nirbana Palace – A Heritage Hotel and Spa
Near Khasa Kothi Circle M I Road, Bani Park, 302001 Jaipur, India
You know what caught me off guard about Nirbana Palace? Walking through those heritage doors feels like stepping into someone's grand family home rather than a typical hotel lobby. I mean, you're right there on M I Road – honestly one of Jaipur's busiest stretches – but somehow the moment you're...

Gateway Varkala – IHCL SeleQtions
Janardhanapuram, 695141 Varkala, India
Look, I'll be honest – when I first pulled up to Gateway Varkala, I wasn't sure what to expect. The IHCL SeleQtions brand was new to me, and you know how it is with chain hotels sometimes. But this place actually surprised me in the best way. It sits up in Janardhanapuram, which means you're...

S.L. Puram P O, Mararikulam, 688013 Mararikulam, India
You know what hit me first about Seclude Kerala? The name actually makes sense – this place really does feel tucked away from everything, even though you're right on Marari Beach. I mean, Mararikulam isn't exactly a household name like Kovalam or Varkala, but honestly, that's part of its charm. The...

Royal Orchid Brindavan Garden Mysore
Krishna Raja Sagar, 571607 Belagula, India
Look, I'll be straight with you about the Royal Orchid Brindavan Garden – it's one of those places where the location does most of the heavy lifting, and honestly, that's not necessarily a bad thing. You're literally staying right next to the famous Brindavan Gardens (yeah, the ones with all the...

MJ Avyanna Resort & Convention Centre, Bengaluru
Indalavadi Cross, Honnakalasapura Village Anekal Jigani Road, 562106 Bangalore, India
You know what caught me off guard about MJ Avyanna? I was expecting another cookie-cutter business hotel on the outskirts of Bangalore, but this place actually has some character to it. It's tucked away in Honnakalasapura Village – yeah, I know, sounds like the middle of nowhere – but honestly,...

50/3, 01st Monnangeri Village, Galibeedu, Mercara, 571201 Madikeri, India
So I stumbled upon Heritage Resort Coorg while planning what I thought would be a quick weekend escape to the hills, and honestly? This place surprised me in ways I wasn't expecting. It's tucked away in Monnangeri Village – and I mean really tucked away, like you'll question your GPS at least twice...

PB No 2310, Palarivattom, Ernakulam, 682025 Cochin, India
You know what struck me first about The Renai Cochin? It's this sleek, modern tower that actually manages to feel welcoming rather than intimidating – which honestly isn't easy to pull off in a five-star property. The location in Palarivattom is pretty smart if you ask me, because you're close...

Zulu Land cottages – near Curlies beach shack and shiva valley – Anjuna beach
House No 774, St Michael Wado, Anjuna Beach, Anjuna, 403509 Anjuna, India
You know what really struck me about Zulu Land Cottages? It's one of those places that doesn't try too hard to impress you – and somehow that makes it more charming. Tucked away on St Michael Wado (which, honestly, sounds way more exotic than it looks), these cottages sit in this sweet spot where...

small vagator 592/4 ozran, 403519 Vagator, India
You know what caught me off guard about Alcove Resort Vagator? It's actually tucked away in this quiet corner of Small Vagator that most people completely miss. I mean, everyone's rushing to the main Vagator Beach area, but this place sits near Ozran Beach – which locals still call Little Vagator...

Regenta Beach House Resort, Goa
The Beach House Goa Lane Behind Baywatch Resort, Prudential Landmarks, 403708 Benaulim, India
Look, I'll be honest – when I first pulled up to Regenta Beach House Resort, tucked away on that little lane behind Baywatch Resort in Benaulim, I wasn't expecting much from a 3-star place. But you know what? Sometimes these smaller properties surprise you, and this one actually gets a lot of things...

NO.46, MERMAID RESORT, THAIYUR ROAD, NEAR MARKET, 603103 Chennai, India
You know what struck me first about Mermaid Resorts & Banquets? It's got this whole event space vibe going on – and I mean that in a good way. The place sits right on Thaiyur Road, which honestly isn't the fanciest address in Chennai, but it's actually pretty strategic if you know the area. You're...

Gramavedi, Mararikulam North P O,, 688549 Mararikulam, India
You know what surprised me about Palathra Heritage? It's one of those places that completely flies under the radar, tucked away in Mararikulam North where most tourists never venture. I mean, everyone's rushing to the main Marari Beach strip, but this little heritage property sits quietly in...

Old AM Road, Mankulam-Munnar, Trail Thaalumkandam, Mankulam, Munnar, Kerala, 685565 Munnar, India
You know, I wasn't expecting much when I first pulled up to Misty Garden Resorts on the Old AM Road – honestly, the name sounds a bit generic, doesn't it? But here's the thing about this place: it actually lives up to that "misty garden" promise in ways that surprised me. The property sits right...

Polo Orchid Resort Cherrapunjee
Nohsngithiang Falls, Mawsmai Elaka, 793108 Cherrapunji, India
You know what surprised me most about Polo Orchid Resort? It's literally perched right there by Nohsngithiang Falls – and I mean literally, not the way people usually use that word. When you wake up in the morning, you can hear the water cascading down before you even open your curtains. The...

S.NO 186/3 Gonawadi Village, 412108 Mulshi, India
You know what struck me first about Residency Lake Resort & Spa? It's actually tucked away in this tiny village called Gonawadi that most people have never heard of, about an hour's drive from Pune through some seriously winding hill roads. I mean, you're basically heading into Mulshi territory...

Killyur Falls Road, Yercaud, 636602 Yercaud, India
You know, I wasn't expecting much when I first pulled up to the Grand Palace Hotel & Spa on Killyur Falls Road – honestly, the name sounds a bit grandiose for what's essentially a solid 3-star spot tucked into Yercaud's hills. But here's the thing: sometimes these places surprise you in the best way...

Pramod Convention & Club Resort
Chahata Nagar, Mahanadi Ring Road, Cuttack, 753008 Cuttack, India
Look, I'll be honest – when I first pulled up to Pramod Convention & Club Resort on the Mahanadi Ring Road, I wasn't expecting much from a 3-star place. But you know what? This spot actually surprised me in ways that matter when you're traveling. The thing about Chahata Nagar is that it's far...

2/1-B&2/1-C, Devka Beach, Marwad, 400000 Daman, India
Look, I'll be honest – when I first pulled up to The Gold Beach Resort on Devka Beach, I wasn't expecting much from a 5-star place with a 7.6 rating. You know how it is with beach hotels sometimes, all promise and no delivery. But this place actually surprised me in ways I didn't see coming. The...

No.3,Lake view road,Nallavad Post,Pudukkuppam, 605007 Puducherry, India
Honestly, Le Pondy caught me off guard – and I mean that in the best possible way. You know how sometimes five-star hotels in smaller places can feel like they're trying too hard? This one actually gets it right. The location on Lake view road is pretty brilliant, tucked away in Nallavad Post where...

Jaisamand Lake, Island 1, 313001 Udaipur, India
Honestly, when I first heard about staying on an actual island in Jaisamand Lake, I wasn't sure what to expect – but this place really surprised me. The Jaisamand Island Resort sits right in the middle of what locals call Asia's second-largest artificial lake (you know, one of those facts that...

The Grand Legacy Resort & Spa – TGL – Pure Vegetarian Mahabaleshwar
Panchgani - Mahabaleshwar Road, At-Post-Met-Gutad, 412806 Mahabaleshwar, India
So here's the thing about The Grand Legacy Resort & Spa – it's actually one of those places that gets better the longer you stay, which honestly surprised me at first. You know how some hotels look amazing in photos but then you arrive and there's construction noise or the lobby smells like cleaning...

Udaipur Jhadol Road, Near Nai Gaon, 313001 Udaipur, India
You know what struck me first about Araliayas Resort & Spa? It's actually tucked away on that stretch of Jhadol Road where the city starts melting into countryside – maybe fifteen minutes from the main Lake Pichola area, but honestly, it feels like you've escaped Udaipur's tourist chaos completely...

Ranthambhore Road, Opposite Saras Dairy, 322001 Sawāi Mādhopur, India
Look, I'll be straight with you about Ranthambhore National Resort – it's one of those places that feels almost too good to be true until you actually stay there. Right across from the Saras Dairy on Ranthambhore Road (which, honestly, makes it super easy to find when your taxi driver inevitably...

315, Survey No.18/4, Bamonvaddo, 403515 Candolim, India
So I've stayed at the Golden Tulip Candolim a few times now, and honestly, it's one of those places that grows on you. When you first pull up to the property on that narrow stretch near Bamonvaddo – and trust me, your taxi driver will probably ask for directions at least once – you might wonder if...