With the monsoons upon us we thought we’d single out a few top hotels, in no particular order, which would add to the beauty of a rainy day. So Hotelier India picked out 10 resorts that could make the rain an experience you’d never forget.
1) Villa Retreat, Kodaikanal
Set in between a calm and peaceful surroundings with breathtaking views from every room and a well maintained garden, Villa Retreat is an ideal choice for those who love the monsoons.
The architecture of Villa Retreat bears a strong semblance with the Victorian style chalets and villas, a perfect alternative to the contemporary hotels in Kodaikanal.
Villa Retreat functions like a home stay and is run by a family. The scenic splendour and the peace provide tourists the opportunity to relax in the lap of nature and have a holiday of a lifetime.
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2) Brightlands Resort, Matheran
The closest hill settlement to Mumbai, Brightlands resorts in Matheran offers plenty of walking trails and lookouts during the rains.
Set amidst thick, lush green tapestry of forests and fauna it especially gives you the best view of rare species of birds.
It is spread over 7 acres on a hill-top, 2,800 ft. above sea level and is a soothing place to relax away from any noise and pollution.Â
3) The Savoy, Ooty
Ooty has always been a favourite choice of travellers from across India to escape the harsh summers. Its charm during the monsoon is just as enthralling.
The Savoy Hotel sprawls over six acres of landscaped gardens, offering colonial style cottages built between 1834-1865. Colourful flowers all around merge adding to the old English Charm. A quiet retreat, the Savoy Hotel offers a little pocket of paradise.
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4) The Wildflower Hall, Shimla
Situated at 8,250 feet in the magnificent Himalayas, Wildflower Hall is a fairytale luxury resort set in 22 acres of virgin woods of pine and cedar. The former residence of Lord Kitchener, rebuilt to a new magnificence, Wildflower Hall recreates the grand style of the colonial era. Wood panelling and original artwork create an aura of old world charm.
Teak wood floors, hand knotted rugs and rich furnishings complemented by spectacular views make the rooms very special retreats.
The Oberoi spa at the resort offers holistic treatments based on Ayurveda, Oriental and Western traditions in private spa suites or pavilions that are ensconced in a dense cedar forest and offer spectacular vistas of the majestic snow peaks.
5) Om Beach Resort, Gokarna
Om Beach Resort, Gokarna is on the Om Beach, one of Gokarna’s five acclaimed beaches.
The Resort has 12 palatial colonial English type suite rooms over looking golden stretch of Beach and verdant green hills in Gokarna on the way to the famous OM Beach.
The main attraction of this resort is its Ayurveda Centre where different ayurveda packages. It is located on a hill, 3 km away from the beach but the resort has got sea view.Â
6) Hotel Monsoon Palace
As the name suggest this one is for a perfect monsoon destination. The rooms at the hotel are well decorated and beautifully designed offering comfort and luxury to its guests.
Located in the Udaipur Fort it is well equipped with modern facilities.
7) Hotel Siena Village, Munnar
Hotel Siena Village is sandwiched amidst forests, mountains and wildlife sanctuary. Anayirankal dam is situated as the backdrop of the Hotel. The luxury resort is surrounded by a wide array of flora and fauna, valleys and mountains offering contemporary facilities that make your stay comfortable.
Hotel Sienna Village offers 12 double rooms, 14 deluxe and 2 suites for its guests.
The area is blessed with the natural beauty of winding lanes, misty hills, and forests full of exotic plants and wildlife making it the perfect monsoon retreat.
8) The Bangaram Island Resort, Lakshwadeep
The Bangaram Island Resort, a CGH Earth Group Enterprise is a breathtaking spectacle of sparkling coral reefs, turquoise blue lagoons, silvery beaches and lush green coconut palms.
The Lakshadweep or Laccadive Island, as they were formerly called, are a string of little known island, lying approximately 200 miles off the South West Coast of India.
The accommodation it provides is kept limited to give acres of beach and privacy to every cottage. With activities like Scuba Diving and Deep sea fishing available to theguests.
9) Radisson Spa & Resorts, Alibaug
Radisson Spa & Resorts, Alibaug is the place to recharge your senses during the tropical monsoon season in India.
Set on 16 acres of land along the banks of Veshvi Lake at Alibaug, the Radisson Resort and Spa Alibaug has 144 luxurious rooms, suites and villas.
10) Zuri Kumarakom, Kerala
All of 18 acres, The Zuri Kumarakom, Resort & Spa is a five-star deluxe property set at the heart of the beautiful Southern state of Kerala.
The winner of the 2007 and 2008 ‘Best Resort Spa Hotel in India’ title, it’s where Kerala is a unique experience waiting to be lived.
The Zuri Kumarakom is situated on the banks of the breathtaking Vembanad Lake, where the ordinary makes way for the uncommon, of sheer luxury, hospitality and beauty.
The Zuri Kumarakom, Resort & Spa offers 72 rooms including 10 lake-view pool villas with contemporary, deluxe accommodation, ideal for the world luxury and leisure traveller or business guests.
All rooms combine a classic elegance with modern designs in a tranquil and serene landscaped setting.
The Zuri offers luxurious accommodation with all amenities to ensure that guests are always well taken care of, along with a great choice of fine dining options.
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