7 Waterfront Hotels In India That Offer Simply Spectacular Views During Monsoon!

1. Taj Lake Palace, Udaipur

HolidayIQ Traveller Gautam Shah says, “The Lake Palace is one of the oldest and most premier of the Udaipur luxury hotels. Being run my TAJ, you can certainly expect grandeur and the best service. What distinguishes this hotel is its location. The hotel is in the centre of the Udaipur Lake and is a place made of beautiful white marble. You go to the hotel in small motor boats and the view and property are simply beautiful.”

2. Ocean Spray Hotel, Pondicherry

HolidayIQ Traveller Pankaj says, “The Ocean Spray is a beautiful resort located on ECR Road overlooking the Bay of Bengal. It is close to 20 km outside Pondicherry. Situated in very large area, it has its own man-made lake. We stayed in ‘the heavens’ which are open sky Jacuzzi rooms. The hotel provide bicycles to roam around the property. There are many beautiful fishes in the lake."

3. Golden Sands, A Sterling Holidays Resort , Puri

“The resort is a splendid property located near sea beach in Puri”, says HolidayIQ Traveller Rakesh Sharda.

Located at the scenic spot where Bhargavi River meets the sea, Sterling Holidays resort at Puri is the ideal place to start your spiritual sojourn in this temple town.

4. Zuri White Sands Resort and Casino, Goa

HolidayIQ Traveller Vinayak says, “As the name suggests, it is the luxury resort and spa and lives up to its reputation. The room is clean and tidy, the casino is great. The Zuri is situated on the beach, we had a great time partying.”

Etched across the rather long beach of Varca in Goa is the Zuri White Sands Resort and Casino. It is here that you get to indulge in a waterfront retreat that spells holiday and relaxation. The views are best from the tents where you get the sight of pristine sands that line the glistening waters. A must is a candle light dinner at the beach.

5. Ri Kynjai Resort, Shillong

HolidayIQ Traveller Bansuri Das says, “This hotel is situated away from the congested city of Shillong. It is located on the banks of RIver Bada Pani.”

You can spend hours on the rustic balcony that opens up to a fascinating view of expansive clear blue skies and mystical waters fenced by tapering lush landscapes on both the sides. Catch this sight especially in mornings when fog spreads over Umiam Lake and green land, giving it an ethereal feeling.

6. The World Backwaters A Lake Resort, Alleppey

HolidayIQ Traveller Ujjawal says, “The world ends here, only you can see is water, a calm and peaceful, beautiful place. One can enjoy the evening with their loved ones with the beautiful view you will be lost in the beauty of the place. Having dinner on the riverside with a wonderful view is a never to miss experience."

7. Leela Kovalam Beach Resort, Kerala

HolidayIQ Traveller Aravind Jayaraman says, “When you stay at the Leela, you literally are on the sea!! They have club rooms practically on the sea and cottages that face the sea. We took the latter since they were closer to the beach and less expensive. The staff were very helpful and our vacation very memorable. They have a true infinity pool and the facilities are fabulous!”