One of the great joys of a trip to India is the amazing range of hotels that you can stay at along the way. After an immersive cultural trip within India, many of our guests love spending time on a beach spot to soak up before heading home.
These inspirational hotels are the best beach hotels in India for those looking for small beautiful and loveliest beach or coastal stays. Each of them are either on the beach or in the hills above a beach. Each is small, intimate, deliciously comfortable and can either be rented in its entirety as a villa or just as a room in the hotel. The first three – Kahani Paradise, Cabo Serai and Ahilya by the Sea – can be linked to gather to form a perfect ‘beach hopping’ holiday should you not want to stay put at only one of them. Jalakara in the Andamans is the only really good boutique hotel in these outrageously lovely islands; and Neeleshwar Hermitage in North Kerala is one of very few small, boutique hotels literally on the beach in India.
Kahani Paradise Gokarna
Kahani Paradise Gokarna is a stunning villa with 6 unique rooms in the hills of north Karnataka, looking over an estuary to one side and a pristine beach to the other. Exquisitely furnished, it sits in acres of equally exquisite tropical gardens, secret spots, and is only a short drive from one of India’s most famous temple towns. The perfect, fully staffed, exotic hideaway. Tell me more
Cabo Serai, South Goa
Cabo Serai South Goa is a truly delightful small, eco hotel with 7 cottages and tents sprawling up the hillside on a low bluff, above one of Goa’s most gorgeous and unspoilt beaches. Views, good organic food, jungle strolls, hilltop yoga, beach walks or just chilling out in the comfort of your gloriously spacious, private cottage, is what life is all about here. Tell me more
Ahilya by the Sea, North Goa
Ahilya by the Sea North Goa, is a magical, stylish hotel abutting the sea and a fishing beach, comprising 10 rooms in stunningly renovated, traditional Portuguese style villas (each can be rented privately), 2 pools, a soothing massage tent and superb food. Buzzy restaurants and shops and beaches abound nearby, along with fascinating ‘Old Goa’. Tell me more
Jalakara, Andaman Islands
Jalakara Andaman Islands, is a divine little hotel with 7 rooms in the jungle clad hills of Havelock Island. Stone pathways lead to beautiful cottages, gardens, a massage room, and the expansive pool, dining and bar terrace – all the while with views from heaven.Exceptional scuba diving, jungle trekking and kyaking, not to mention some of the best beaches in the world. Tell me more
Neeleshwar Hermitage, North Kerala
Neeleshwar Hermitage North Kerala, is a welcoming beachside hotel with 18 spacious, almost Balinese style cottages tucked away in a palm grove & tropical gardens. A fabulous pool looks out to sea and there’s an excellent Ayurvedic massage centre, yoga pavillion and airy restaurants. A pristine beach beach allows endless walks, along with temple visits and cycling trails. Tell me more
What Next?
If you like what you’ve read here about one of the best exclusive beach hotels in India and want to find out more, do get in touch. We are passionate about the Indian region and travel is what we do best. We will listen, explain and answer all sorts of questions you might have and make bespoke suggestions to you for your India holiday. Whatever stage you are at in your holiday planning, the first discussions are always the most inspiring. Give us a call for a quick chat.
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