Kovalam
Beachfront Jeevan is strung around one of the few seafront pools on this strip, with a restaurant-bar out the front and freshly painted, decent-sized…
Must-see hotels in South India
Chennai (Madras)
Conveniently close to Egmore train station, the Fortel is just about stylish, with well-kept rooms in ivory, brown and copper tones, and cushion-laden…
Mamallapuram (Mahabalipuram)
Non-AC rooms are perfectly acceptable and clean if nothing fancy, but the Daphne's seven air-con rooms are great value (especially top-floor rooms 13 and…
Windsor Castle & Lake Village Resort
Kerala
Some of Kottayam's comfiest rooms inhabit this grandiose white box, 3km south of the town centre, though the more impressive accommodation is in the Lake…
Nashik
Its veg restaurant has fallen out of favour as a local hotspot, but Samrat's hotel still offers superb value, with comfortable rooms, some of which have…
Kochi (Cochin)
A genuine backpacker place, efficiently run John's is your best budget bet for an overnight stop in Ernakulam, especially if John himself is in residence…
Ooty (Udhagamandalam)
A long-standing budget haunt, Reflections sits across the road from Ooty Lake. Most of its 12 spotless, good-value rooms have lake views; the best come…
Maharashtra
With a bright and fresh new lobby and inviting rooms that are modern, comfortable and stylish (the difference between deluxe and executive is little more…
Puducherry (Pondicherry)
While the lobby says 'classic heritage hotel', the rooms say 'classic budget hotel'. Still, this converted Tamil Quarter home provides a helpful welcome…
Puducherry (Pondicherry)
Behind the flaming-red doors of a revamped merchant house, this glossy oriental-inspired guesthouse overlooks a busy street in the thick of Pondy's bazaar…
Nashik
Primarily a business hotel, this hip Indian chain hotel features DIY services, but there are conveniences aplenty. Though the hotel itself is less lively…
Nashik
This hotel in a sprawling complex contains a multitude of different room categories, four restaurants (two of which are the best in town for thalis) and a…
Ooty (Udhagamandalam)
Perched on a quiet (bumpy) driveway handy for the bus and train stations, the nine enormous, high-ceilinged, wood-lined rooms in this old bungalow have…
Mumbai (Bombay)
This smart, friendly place has tasteful, traditional-style rooms and a small pool, which nonguests can use (₹1000 per day). With its peaceful spot on a…
Thanjavur (Tanjore)
Under the watch of a welcoming Indian couple who serve tasty home-cooked meals, this low-key homestay offers four simple rooms with splashes of art…
Palolem
The location is handy, on the beachfront at the main road entrance to the beach, but that only contributes to the lack of soul here and the rooms and huts…
South Goa
One of Cavelossim's original resorts, the ageing Old Anchor is quaint and hard to miss – the main building is shaped like a ship. But it remains good…
Tamil Nadu
It’s no five-star property but the Darling has clean, comfortable, forgettable rooms (those at the back are quieter), as well as friendly reception and…
Tamil Nadu
You can’t miss the high-rise Tri Sea, whose sea-view rooms are spacious, spotless and airy, with particularly hectic colour schemes. Cheaper rooms are…
The Western Ghats
This family-run operation has seven simple, comfy cottages tucked into its own patch of unkempt jungle, 2km south of Masinagudi. Geese waddle around;…
Kovalam
Friendly family-run Greenland occupies a tiered no-frills complex hidden beneath trees in the tangle of lanes backing Lighthouse Beach. It's far from…
Arambol (Harmal)
Near the beach entrance on Glastonbury St, this friendly canary-yellow place is one of Arambol’s better nonbeachfront bargains. There are 10 decent, no…
Nashik
Found just off the Panchavati Karanja roundabout, this great-value budget place offers clean if ageing rooms, hot showers (6am to 10am) and appetising…
Maharashtra
A well-worn and aged homestead with vague historic charm and enough modern comforts thrown in to keep the most fussy guest satisfied. The forested setting…
Kodaikanal (Kodai)
Despite being out on the fringes of Kodai's spaghetti-like street map, 2km west of the centre, Mount Pleasant is worth finding for its quiet setting,…
Palolem
If you’re serious about spotting wildlife at Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary, it might be worth staying a night in one of the forest department cottages, right…
Tamil Nadu
Gleaming, comfy and welcoming, 'India's first four-star pilgrim hotel', 200m west of the bus station, is your classiest choice in Rameswaram. Airy rooms…
Tamil Nadu
The fanciest town-centre hotel has shiny, roomy chambers with golden curtains and cushions, glassed-in showers and kettles. It's lost its original sparkle…
North Goa
The location overlooking Little Vagator Beach is hard to beat at this price. Attractively furnished rooms, slightly larger cottages, and four suites…
Palolem
Set back from the beach on Ourem Rd, Palolem Guest House has been around a long time and will suit travellers not looking for the beach-hut experience. A…
Kovalam
Grape-purple Wilson has modest but reasonably well-maintained rooms with terraces orbiting a shady pool among the lanes behind Lighthouse Beach. There's a…
Kodaikanal (Kodai)
Up a steep driveway, surrounded by neat flowery gardens with a swing, this simple but characterful Raj-era home is run by the kindly and interesting Uma…
Kannur
Most rooms are sea-facing at this compact, slightly faded midrange hotel looking over small Baby Beach, 2km northwest of Kannur's fort. Facilities are…
Kochi (Cochin)
Spacious, up-to-date, wood-furnished rooms huddle around a leafy garden in fastidious Mr Walton's lovely old family home, painted a nautical white with…
Ooty (Udhagamandalam)
In a quiet spot on the southern fringe of town, the Fortune is no Raj-era mansion, but twirling staircases around a grand lobby lead to comfy, colourful…
Kerala
Almost a century old but now neatly refurbished, Gurukripa is a fine budget heritage hotel with more charm than most, in a quietish spot set back from the…
Mumbai (Bombay)
Run by kindly Michael, this venerable place has been hosting shoestring travellers for years. Rooms are certainly basic but kept pretty tidy, as are the…
Bengaluru (Bangalore)
Popular with Indian students, this old-school hostel has decent dorms (though some have 26 beds!). Budget extra for bucket hot water (₹20), wi-fi (₹20 per…
Northern Kerala
This reasonably priced and remarkably well-equipped complex in Sultanbatheri's hectic town centre has everything from sprucely maintained rooms to…
Mamallapuram (Mahabalipuram)
This friendly ochre-walled guesthouse has some of the best budget rooms in town. Those without AC are simple but well kept, while AC rooms are newer and…
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