Top 5 Hotels to Look Out For in India and Thailand

Are you bored of travelling to run-of-the-mill destinations and staying at templatized hotels which all look and feel the same? Then it is time to head to some new path- breaking hotels that are standing aside due to their unusual character! This list is a sizzling mix of Indian and international hotels which are on the top of our list for a whole new world of adventure and experiences. It is time to pack your shades and head for a new vacation experience with these amazing hotels. 

Thavorn Beach Village Resort & Spa, Phuket

Located on the heavenly stretch of a long private beach covering Nakalay Bay, Thavorn Beach Village Resort & Spa is less than an hour’s drive from Phuket International Airport. Pick from splendid hillside sea views reachable with a vintage funicular, to pool side rooms with direct access to the free form swimming pool, or the beach zone for a dive straight into the sea, first thing in the morning. Nakalay Bay is a gem of a cove between two rocky cliffs covered with dense vegetation and is an ideal spot for snorkeling during high tide. All the major beaches like Patong, Kamala or Kalim are less than a 10 minute drive from Thavorn. 

Wish List Activity: Enjoy a beautiful lantern lit dinner, right at the beach at Old Siam restaurant. Feel the wet sand between your toes and enjoy stunning views of Patong Bay as you dine on the simply delicious Thai cuisine served here.

Average Cost: Rs. 6000 per night for a leading room category.

Book Your Stay at THavorn Beach Village Resort & Spa, Phuket

Ban Sainai Resort, Krabi, Thailand

Are you a leisure traveler looking for the comforts of a private vacation cottage, surrounded by lush tropical gardens, limestone cliff views, a salt water pool, seen from the exclusivity of a private terrace? Head to Ban Sainai Resort in Karabi for all this and more. Ban Sainai Resort was also voted as the winner for the Travelers Choice Award 2016 in the Small Hotels category. The resort prides itself on its world-class services and its friendly and attentive staff. Pick from a mix of cottages like Pond Cottage, Sainai Jacuzzi Cottage, Tropical Family Cottage, Grand Lake View Cottage and many others. The resort is just a 30 minutes’ drive from Krabi airport and just a kilometer away from Aonang shopping area and beach front. Also, this is one of the very few hotels with a vegetarian menu in Thailand!

Wish List Activity: Watch the sunset, walking hand-in-hand with your special someone as you stroll through the coconut groves against a backdrop of sheer limestone cliffs.

Average Cost: Rs. 8000 per night for a leading room category.

Book Your Stay at Ban Sainai Resort, Krabi

Trident Hotel, Cochin

Not in a mood for heading out of the country? Head to this 5 Star property for a beautiful stay at Cochin, also known as the ‘Queen of the Arabian Sea’. Nestled in the beautiful countryside of Kerela, with unmatched tropical greenery and beautiful lagoons, Cochin is a perfect mix of past beauty and modern amenities. 

Dine at Sea food Grill, an open air restaurant for a lip smacking dinner and then take a late night stroll in the landscaped gardens of the resort. Located on Willingdon Island, Trident, Cochin is within easy distance of prominent tourist destinations such as the Jewish Synagogue, Chinese fishing nets, Mattancherry Palace and St Francis Church. 

Wish List Activity: Escape the hotel for a day’s stay at a houseboat and enjoy the famous backwaters of Kerala. 

Average Cost: Rs. 4000-5000 per night during off season and 6000-7000 during season time.

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Hard Rock, Goa

Goa can never grow old in our hearts. It is like our home away from home, a solace from all things work, may be ever our adopted homeland. And if you are looking for a rocking time in this city, head to Hard Rock Hotel in Goa. Right at the heart of the city in Calangute, HRH is the ideal place for a partying weekend or a musical week away from the hustle bustle of daily life. With a new musical treat almost every night, crazy DJ nights, and stellar performances by different bands, there is no need to stray out of the hotel looking for a party.

Wish List Activity: Loan a Fender Guitar or a Traktor DJ Mixer under the Sound Of Your Stay programme and try your hands at strumming some amazing tunes in one of the musical themed suites of the hotel.

Average Cost: Rs. 7000 per night for a leading room category.

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Sherbaug Theme Park & Luxury Tents, Mahabaleshwar

If you are looking for something offbeat, head to probably the only hotel in India that is also a theme park. Want to stay in a treehouse or on top of a waterfall, or a tent surrounded by extensive flora? Then this is the place to be. Sherbaug has 6 acres of lush greenery, thousands of trees, 500 types of roses, a water park, a cactus museum, a fossil museum and enough activities to keep everyone in the family occupied. Head to Mahabaleshwar and enjoy a fairy-tale getaway at Sherbaug Theme Park & Luxury Tents on your next trip.

Wish list Activity: With views of the waterfall on one side and Panchgani Valley on the other, have a fairy-tale getaway at the Waterfall House at Sherbaug. 

Average Cost: Rs. 3500 per night for a leading room category.

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Well, you have our top picks for resorts of relaxation for your next break! So, where are you headed?