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269 hotels

Dream Catcher Plantation Resort
Dream Catcher Plantation resort, Ratnagiri, Bisonvalley Road, Munnar, 685565 Munnar, India
You know what struck me first about Dream Catcher Plantation Resort? The name actually makes sense once you're there. I mean, driving up Bisonvalley Road through those winding tea estates, you really do feel like you're chasing something – maybe it's that perfect Munnar moment everyone talks about...

Hotel Sonar Bangla, Kolaghat Nawpala, Orphooly, Bagnan, Dist. Howrah, 711303 Bāgnān, India
Look, I'll be straight with you about Hotel Sonar Bangla in Kolaghat – it's one of those places that surprises you in the best way possible, especially if you're used to the chaos of Kolkata hotels. When I first pulled up to this place on the Orphooly stretch, I honestly wasn't expecting much from...

No.93/8, Sadras Road, Egai Ratnapuram Village, Thirukazhukundram Taluk, Kancheepuram Dist., 600020 Mahabalipuram, India
You know what surprised me most about Esthell Village Resort? It's tucked away in this little village called Egai Ratnapuram that honestly feels like you've stepped back in time – but in the best possible way. I mean, you're driving down Sadras Road expecting another cookie-cutter beach resort, and...

Regenta Resort Soma Vine Village Nashik
Survey No.1, Village Ganghavare, Gangapur-Ganghavare Road, Nashik, 422222 Nashik, India
Look, I'll be honest – when I first pulled up to Regenta Resort Soma Vine Village, I wasn't entirely sure what to expect. The property sits out in Ganghavare village, about a 20-minute drive from Nashik's main wine country, and you know what? That location actually works in its favor. You're close...

Padmini Bagh Resort by Inventree, Udaipur
3661/2336,2338, NH 76 Airport Road Opp. Father School, Gudli, 313024 Udaipur, India
You know what caught me off guard about Padmini Bagh Resort? The fact that it's tucked away on the airport road near Gudli but somehow doesn't feel like an airport hotel at all. I mean, sure, you'll hear the occasional plane overhead, but honestly, it's way quieter than I expected – and the location...

Elephant Pass Ayurveda & Yoga Retreat
Behind Elephant Kraal, Kodanad, 683544 Malayāttūr, India
You know what caught me off guard about Elephant Pass? It's actually tucked away behind the old Elephant Kraal in Kodanad – and I mean properly hidden. When I first pulled up (thank goodness for GPS because the signage is, well, minimal), I wasn't sure if I was in the right place. The entrance is...

Opp Fateh Villa Ranthambore Raod Sawai Madhopur, 322001 Sawāi Mādhopur, India
You know what struck me first about Shani Vilas Ranthambore? It's right there on the main road - literally across from Fateh Villa if you know the area - but somehow it doesn't feel chaotic like some of the places closer to the park entrance. I mean, Sawai Madhopur can get pretty hectic during tiger...

Rajanakunte, Doddaballapur Main Road,, 560064 Yelahanka, India
You know what? I had pretty mixed expectations when I first pulled up to Angsana Oasis Spa & Resort on Doddaballapur Main Road – honestly, the location in Rajanakunte isn't exactly where you'd expect to find a proper 5-star resort. But here's the thing about Bangalore's northern outskirts that most...

Aloha On The Ganges by Leisure Hotels
Tapovan, 249192 Rishīkesh, India
So here's the thing about Aloha On The Ganges – it's one of those places that sounds almost too perfect on paper, and honestly, it mostly lives up to the hype. I mean, you're literally in Tapovan, which if you know Rishikesh at all, is sort of the sweet spot between the spiritual chaos of the main...

On the Seaward Side of the Baga Bridge, 403515 Baga, India
Okay, so the Acron Waterfront Resort sits right there on the seaward side of Baga Bridge – and honestly, when I first pulled up, I wasn't sure what to expect. The location is actually pretty clever because you're technically in Baga but you've got this buffer from all the crazy party chaos that...

Silver Sand Beach Resort Havelock
Beach No. 5, Vijay Nagar Beach, 744211 Havelock Island, India
Look, I'll be straight with you about Silver Sand Beach Resort – it's one of those places that gets the location absolutely right, even if everything else isn't quite perfect. You're literally on Beach No. 5 in Vijay Nagar, which honestly is the sweet spot of Havelock. Not the circus that Radhanagar...

Summit Oakden Resort & Spa Mall Road
The Mall, Chowrasta, Chauk Bazaar, Darjeeling, West Bengal 734101, 734101 Darjeeling, India
Look, I'll be straight with you about Summit Oakden Resort & Spa – it's one of those places that looks absolutely stunning from the outside, and when you're walking up The Mall toward Chowrasta, you can't miss it. The location is honestly perfect if you want to be right in the thick of things in...

Kothi Ghat Orchha, Dist Tikamgarh , 472001 Orchha, India
You know what caught me off guard about Bundelkhand Riverside? It's actually right there on Kothi Ghat, which means you're literally steps away from the Betwa River – and I mean literally, not the way everyone throws that word around these days. When I first walked out onto their little terrace area...

Near Hiran River opp Dipda Dhar Chitrod, Sasan Gir, , 362150 Sasan Gir, India
So I stumbled across Sterling Gir during my Gujarat wildlife trip, and honestly, it turned out way better than I expected for a 3-star place. The location is actually pretty clever – they've positioned it right across from Dipda Dhar near the Hiran River, which means you get these lovely river...

Behind ITC Factory, Chikkajala, 562157 Devanahalli-Bangalore, India
So I'll be honest - when I first heard about Goldfinch Retreat being tucked behind the old ITC Factory in Chikkajala, I wasn't sure what to expect. I mean, it's not exactly where you'd picture a five-star property, you know? But here's the thing that surprised me: this location actually works in its...

Manali District,Kullu, 175131 Manāli, India
Look, I'll be straight with you about the Mastiff Grand Manali Resort – it's one of those places that hits you with its ambition the moment you pull up. The building itself is pretty impressive, honestly, sitting there in the Kullu district with this grand facade that makes you think "okay, they're...

No.25, Pallangi Road, Attuvampatti,, 624101 Kodaikānāl, India
You know what caught me off guard about Sterling Kodai Valley? It's tucked away on Pallangi Road in this quiet corner called Attuvampatti, which honestly sounds more remote than it actually is. I mean, you're still close enough to the main Kodai action, but far enough that you won't hear those...

Goa Villagio Resort & Spa -05 Min Walk from Beach
Thondwaddo, 403708 Betalbatim, India
Look, I'll be straight with you about Goa Villagio Resort & Spa – it's one of those places that looks absolutely stunning in photos, and honestly, it pretty much delivers on that promise when you arrive. The moment you walk through the entrance, there's this immediate sense that you've stepped into...

Rathnagiri,Bisonvalley, 685565 Munnar, India
Look, I'll be honest – when I first saw Eterno Camellia and Elettaria tucked away in Rathnagiri, I wasn't sure what to expect. The name's a bit of a mouthful (it's named after spice plants, which actually makes sense once you're there), but the location? That's where this place really gets...

Ghoom Monastery Road, Ghoom,, 734102 Darjeeling, India
Honestly, I wasn't sure what to expect when I first pulled up to Sterling Darjeeling on Ghoom Monastery Road – the approach is pretty dramatic, winding through those classic Darjeeling hills with the monastery literally around the corner. You know what struck me first? The location is actually...

Swargadwar, 752001 Puri, India
Honestly, when I first pulled up to The Hans Coco Palms, I wasn't sure what to expect – you know how it is with five-star places in India, sometimes the ratings don't quite match the reality. But this one actually surprised me in a good way. The location right near Swargadwar is pretty smart if you...

Rangali, Salcete, Cavelossim, 403723 Cavelossim, India
You know what? The Fenicia Riverside Resort is one of those places that looks pretty standard online, but when you actually get there – especially if you know Goa well – you realize it's got this perfect spot that most tourists completely miss. It's tucked away in Cavelossim, which honestly is where...

New Wandoor Beach,Wandoor, 744103 Manglutān, India
You know what struck me first about Sea Princess Beach Resort? It's not actually right on the main tourist strip in Port Blair – it's tucked away on New Wandoor Beach, which honestly took me by surprise in the best way. I mean, most people rush straight to Corbyn's Cove, but this spot gives you that...

Anand Bagh Resort & Spa by Ananta
Laxmangarh - Salasar Road, MDR 2, Jajod, Rajasthan, 332318 Sālāsar, India
You know what struck me first about Anand Bagh Resort & Spa? It's this sprawling property that feels like someone's wealthy uncle decided to build his dream estate in the middle of rural Rajasthan. I mean, you're driving along the Laxmangarh-Salasar road - which honestly isn't the smoothest stretch...

Lakkidi , 673576 Vythiri, India
You know what caught me off guard about Upavan Resort? The location is absolutely stunning – I mean, Lakkidi is this hill station gem that most people rush past on their way to Wayanad's more famous spots, but honestly, that's exactly what makes it special. The resort sits right in the heart of this...