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
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Puri
Gandhara continues to steamroll the competition with its friendliness and amazing value. The 200-year-old pillared heritage building has three wonderfully…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Odisha
Featuring tastefully decorated rooms flanking an interior courtyard, this resort is located opposite the Ratnagiri Museum at the far end of Ratnagiri…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Odisha
Considering the potential storybook lakeside setting, Yatrinivas is surprisingly uninspired. Its three ageing non-AC rooms have seen better days, though…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Puri
Friendly and efficient, Lotus is probably the most popular budget choice among foreign backpackers, offering a range of inexpensive rooms that are clean…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Odisha
Comfortable jungle lodges are run by the government within the forest reserve, at sites named Jamuani, Gurguria, Ramatirtha and Kumari. All lodges feature…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Odisha
This hotel is in Udayagiri village, around 2km from the Udayagiri ruins. Facilities include an ayurvedic spa and a decent multicuisine restaurant. Reserve…
