Odisha
This gorgeous rural four-room lodge, made of local materials and decorated by tribal artists, is run by Heritage Tours. Activities on offer include half-…
Must-see hotels in Odisha
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Odisha
Run by Aussie Leon, this is an earthen-walled refuge with beautiful terracotta flooring, a colourful sari ceiling and five contemporary rooms. The Western…
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Odisha
The mighty 19th-century palace of the raja of Dhenkanal is set against the foothills of the Eastern Ghats, overlooking the quaint town of Dhenkanal. The…
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Odisha
In the village of Mangarajpur, an hour's drive north from Bhubaneswar, Debjit and his family welcome visitors into their ancestral home, a rambling…
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Odisha
Charmingly set amid dense forest 10km outside of Dhenkanal, this elegant heritage palace dates back to 1935 and belongs to one of the families of the…
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Odisha
A special experience awaits at this small, sustainable and privately run tented camp at the heart of Dangamal village, built with the help of villagers…
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Odisha
In the village of Aul (also pronounced 'aa-li'), this centuries-old former royal palace has been converted into an intimate retreat. The rooms are…
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Odisha
Tucked away in the village of Kantabonia, 37km west of Balasore, this Santali-village-themed resort is chock-full of tribal kitsch and is a great getaway…
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Odisha
Plopped down on the banks of the Ramchandi River, just across from a sandy Bay of Bengal beach 10km south of Konark, this friendly, laid-back camp has fan…
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Puri
Gandhara continues to steamroll the competition with its friendliness and amazing value. The 200-year-old pillared heritage building has three wonderfully…
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Puri
Conjuring up images of the Raj, this splendid 150-year-old railway hotel features beautiful bygone touches throughout, including 90-year-old mural panels…
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Odisha
About 6km from Konark, on pretty Ramchandi Beach, this collection of weathered Canadian-pine cottages is a beautiful getaway. It's situated off a…
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Odisha
This renovated 1914 historic property is Golpalpur-on-Sea's most luxurious, though the service doesn't live up to expectations. The grounds contain…
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Puri
The benchmark for Puri luxury, this modern hotel is split between two adjacent buildings. The 12-year-old Mayfair Heritage has spacious, stylish rooms and…
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Odisha
This camp has a spectacular setting, perched above the beaches of the Mahanadi River with the gorge as a scenic backdrop. Tented accommodation here is…
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Odisha
Featuring tastefully decorated rooms flanking an interior courtyard, this resort is located opposite the Ratnagiri Museum at the far end of Ratnagiri…
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Puri
This charming yet understated heritage hotel (pronounced 'jed') was a former royal home and remains one of Puri’s most atmospheric choices. Rooms are…
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Odisha
Set back from the beach by about 200m, this cheerful midrange resort boasts comfortable and well-appointed rooms; the upstairs units have sea views. There…
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Odisha
The contemporary Arpita Beach Resort, 300m from the waterfront, is the nicest place to stay in the village by far, with rain-style showers, LCD…
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Puri
Heritage Tours runs this welcome budget address, hidden on a quiet street off VIP Rd. There are common areas for mingling, including the tree-shaded…
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Odisha
The best of the nature camps, Nature Camp Chhotkei has five spacious eco-cottages. Meals are simple but tasty and served proudly and substantially by…
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Odisha
Panthanivas Barkul has a great setting and is one of the best government-run hotels in Odisha, with comfortable rooms overlooking the lake. The AC rooms…
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Odisha
Considering the potential storybook lakeside setting, Yatrinivas is surprisingly uninspired. Its three ageing non-AC rooms have seen better days, though…
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Puri
Accommodation is very basic at this simple CT Rd guesthouse, but the prices are hard to beat. The rooms have some natural light as they open out onto a…
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Odisha
Raj Residency has some of the best digs in town, offering clean, modern rooms with TVs, friendly service and wi-fi. The Indian-Chinese restaurant is also…
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Odisha
Panthanivas Rambha is a decent government-run property featuring good-value non-AC rooms with balconies and lake views. The AC rooms are more modern, but…
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Odisha
Right on the beach, this lime-green hotel has clean rooms with sea-facing terraces, and the in-house menu (mains ₹80 to ₹150) includes fresh seafood…
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Puri
Friendly and efficient, Lotus is probably the most popular budget choice among foreign backpackers, offering a range of inexpensive rooms that are clean…
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Odisha
This is Sambalpur’s top hotel, with a range of comfortable rooms, good wi-fi and in-room complimentary breakfast. The modern art deco restaurant (mains…
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Odisha
The pick of Koraput's rather lacklustre offerings, this hotel on the outskirts of town has wi-fi in its spotless rooms and there's a travel desk and a…
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Odisha
Friendly Hotel Rajbhavan is a decent option and has a good multicuisine restaurant (mains ₹80 to ₹200). It’s located across the main road from the train…
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Odisha
Hotel Shubham offers a range of spotless and comfortable rooms only steps from the beach, with a pleasant garden and average restaurant. Rooms in the…
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Odisha
Tejasvi International is an odd-looking business hotel with good service, comfortable rooms and complimentary wi-fi. To get here, take a right out of the…
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Odisha
Comfortable jungle lodges are run by the government within the forest reserve, at sites named Jamuani, Gurguria, Ramatirtha and Kumari. All lodges feature…
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Odisha
This is the best place to stay in Jeypore. It's just outside the bustle of the city, with a forest looming behind and a cineplex across the road. Rates…
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Odisha
Simple cottages and tents are available at Nature Camp Purunakote. Meals here cost an extra ₹500 per person per day, but there are cheaper eating options…
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Odisha
This nature camp within the sanctuary offers a selection of well-maintained rooms with clean bathrooms and tasty home-style meals. An additional ₹40 per…
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Odisha
Overpriced for what they are, these four dingy yet reasonably clean rooms with bucket showers surround a leafy courtyard on the outskirts of Mangalajodi…
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Odisha
Set on a sprawling campus in a great location overlooking the beach, this government-run hotel probably won't make your social media posts, but…
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Odisha
This hotel is in Udayagiri village, around 2km from the Udayagiri ruins. Facilities include an ayurvedic spa and a decent multicuisine restaurant. Reserve…
