South Goa
These blue-and-white sea-facing cottages look a bit like fancy English bathing boxes but they’re well-appointed inside with air-con, TV and comfy beds,…
Must-see hotels in South India
Panaji
At the end of a quiet lane in the Old Quarter, the six rooms in this lovely sky-blue heritage house are spacious, neatly furnished and enhanced with…
Andaman Islands
This laid-back family-run lodging has just a handful of simple yellow-walled concrete cottages. It rents surfboards (₹500 for three hours) and cooks up…
Panaji
In a beautiful Sao Tomé heritage building, Caravela has 10 minimalist but comfortable rooms with extra touches such as minibar and toiletries. Across the…
Mumbai (Bombay)
The West End’s huge art deco rooms have modish beds, balconies, and moments of mid-century modern and Hollywood Regency. The rest of the place is old…
North Goa
Casa Britona is a gorgeous 300-year-old converted customs warehouse on the water, with luxurious antique-filled rooms, fine outdoor dining beneath the…
Karnataka
On the north side of the city, this hotel offers a comfortable and affordable base. Its well-kept rooms have beds with deep mattresses and good linen…
Gokarna
These concrete rooms are above a popular restaurant at the northern end of Kudle and have partial sea views from a shared balcony. Bathrooms are shared.
North Goa
Huge modern rooms with balconies are the draw at this Portuguese home off Sinquerim Beach. The top-floor penthouse rooms, with spa bath, big-screen TV and…
Karnataka
Boasts a choice of modern, well-serviced rooms, an aquamarine swimming pool, a spa, a good multicuisine restaurant and a lounge bar for TV sports events…
South Goa
Simple but clean and good value rooms behind the restaurant as well as the few premium sea-facing huts at the front. Yoga retreats and drop-in classes and…
North Goa
Unashamedly Vagator's party hostel, Pappi's has a bar in the garden, movie nights and an international vibe of travellers just hanging out. Themed dorms…
Hyderabad
Stylishly contemporary option from the Taj group on the fringes of Banjara Hills, with the GVK One mall on your doorstep. The breakfast spread is superb…
Mangaluru (Mangalore)
Close to the KSRTC bus stand, this hotel is professionally managed and has well-presented, spacious rooms. Its restaurant serves authentic Mangalorean…
Gokarna
Offering fine value if you want a town base, this friendly hotel has well-kept lime-green rooms. There's a popular restaurant downstairs.
South Goa
This homestay at the beginning of the lane to Majorda Beach is a real bargain, with three clean rooms (two rooms share a bathroom). Enquire at Suzanne's…
Telangana & Andhra Pradesh
Not bad for a government hotel, this decent APTDC place is just behind the Museum of Habitat and its cottages and rooms offer adequate comfort for the…
Karnataka
Set in a leafy garden right opposite the temple complex, Hotel Mayura Shanthala is the town's best sleeping option. Many rooms have AC.
Hampi
A new lodge with neat, clean and orderly rooms, some with four beds, and a welcoming staff. Located on the south side of the ruins in Kamalapuram, close…
Karnataka
Modern, centrally located hotel with a wide choice of rooms, all attractively styled, with cream furnishings, cable TV and minibars. There's no restaurant…
Mumbai (Bombay)
One of the most luxurious transit hotels you will see in India or anywhere, with professional service and stylish rooms. There's even a spa for layover…
North Goa
With its laid-back Chapora location, Baba is often full with long-stayers but you might be lucky as a walk-in. The 14 rooms are clean and simple but…
Telangana & Andhra Pradesh
Very close to the main bus stand, this large hotel has spartan but clean rooms; those with AC book up early. It's pretty soulless but functional and…
Karnataka
Offers good value, with spacious rooms and helpful staff. There's no restaurant, but it's right above the popular Kamat Hotel, and under the same…
Gokarna
Hidden down a jungle path at the edge of town, this mellow, family-run guesthouse has clean rooms in vibrant colours and a lovely verdant garden to enjoy.
South Goa
Back from the beach, Abba's is a decent budget choice with timber cottages at the side and air-con rooms in a separate building, all in a pleasant garden.
South Goa
This ayurvedic resort has an exquisite riverside location in a thick palm grove at the southern end of Patnem village (access from Patnem–Rajbag road).
Gokarna
Right on the sands at the northern section of Kudle, these spacious cottages (some with AC) all have verandahs, 24-hour hot water and prime water views.
South Goa
An ever-popular budget guesthouse set back from the beach, with clean rooms, a good restaurant and obliging staff. Rooftop yoga classes in season.
Gokarna
A throwback to the hippie days, this hideaway has a blissful beach and pretty decent, well-kept huts in a coconut grove. It runs on solar power.
Telangana & Andhra Pradesh
Rooms, with cream furnishings and bed linen, are in good shape at this centrally located hotel. There's a decent multi-cuisine restaurant too.
Karnataka
The only budget option close to Kabini is this simple lodge with a few rooms above a shop in the township of Karapura, 3km from the park.
Hampi
The small, welcoming, family-run Ganesh has been around for over 20 years and has four tidy rooms. Also has a nice rooftop restaurant.
Karnataka
About 700m north of the main temple, this clean guesthouse is used by pilgrims and can be booked online. Rooms sleep up to three.
Hyderabad
This lakeside Taj hotel has luxurious rooms that are very well-equipped. Excellent in-house restaurants add up to a good package.
Karnataka
Decent option that sports a business-hotel look. Its 51 rooms are in good shape, and it has a restaurant, a cafe and a bar.
Karnataka
No-frills place near the train station with a popular ground-floor restaurant that serves delicious regional-style thalis.
Telangana & Andhra Pradesh
A selection of well-presented modern rooms with AC and cable TV. It's opposite Rajahmundry's train station.
Karnataka
Attractive hotel with well-furnished rooms. It's a three-minute walk from the train station.
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