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Blue Lagoon Retreat

Blue Lagoon Retreat sits on a local island in South Malé Atoll, trading resort-island prices for a quieter, more local pace — still with a fine house reef and a beach bungalow to yourself.

Ocean Pearl Resort’s overwater bungalows sit above a shallow, glassy lagoon, each with a private deck and steps straight down into the water. Snorkelling starts at your own ladder; the house reef is a short swim from every villa.

Desert Crown Hotel

Desert Crown Hotel rises above Sheikh Zayed Road with skyline views stretching to the Burj Khalifa, and puts Downtown Dubai and the Marina both within easy reach. Rooms are modern and quiet, with a rooftop pool for evening skyline views.

Ubud Tropical Villa

Ubud Tropical Villa is a small cluster of private pool villas set among rice terraces just outside central Ubud. Open-air bathrooms, thatched roofs, and a daily yoga session on the deck set the pace — this is a place built for slowing down.

Mountain Mist Resort

Mountain Mist Resort overlooks a working tea estate, with Kanchenjunga visible from the terrace on clear mornings. A short toy-train ride from the town centre, it’s a quiet base for tea-garden walks and early sunrise viewpoints.

Kerala Backwater Resort

Kerala Backwater Resort is built out over the Kumarakom backwaters on stilts, so the water is never more than a few steps away. Days here run slow — houseboat cruises at dawn, Ayurvedic massage in the afternoon, and coconut-grove walks at dusk.

Royal Jaipur Palace Hotel

Royal Jaipur Palace Hotel occupies a restored 19th-century haveli minutes from the City Palace, keeping its carved stone jharokhas and courtyard fountains while adding modern comfort. The rooftop restaurant looks out over the old city’s pink skyline.

Himalayan View Retreat

Set above Old Manali with the Beas valley spread out below, Himalayan View Retreat pairs wood-fired warmth with wide mountain views from almost every room. Good base for both café-hopping in Old Manali and day trips up toward Solang and Rohtang.

Grand Travel Resort

Grand Travel Resort is a comfortable mid-range base for exploring Baga and Calangute — pool, rooftop breakfast, and a five-minute walk to the beach.

Sunset Palm Resort

Sunset Palm Resort sits right on Candolim Beach, with a laid-back, palm-lined pool deck and rooms that open onto sea breezes. Expect long breakfasts, live music at sunset, and an easy walk to the beach shacks up and down the coast.