Luxury Beach Lodges and Hotels

Located minutes from Mobor Beach, The Leela Goa is a luxury Goa resort. Recline in spacious, plush accommodations, hit the 12-hole golf course, or simply take in the naturally beautiful surroundings. This luxury Goa hotel is set on 75 lush acres of well-manicured gardens and lagoons.

Along the same coast not very far from The Leela is Park Hyatt a world-class facility built in the style of a traditional Indo-Portuguese village and set amongst forty-five acres of lush beachfront gardens. Park Hyatt Goa Resort and Spa captures the magic and romance of a luxury boutique hotel while offering the amenities and attractions of a larger resort - including the award-winning Sereno Spa, the most extensive in Goa, a signature fine dining restaurant and pristine beach with cabanas.

Surya Samudra is a premium beachfront resort located in the coastal town of Kovalam, in Kerala.  It snuggles close to ocean waters on either side. Stunning views of azure seas calm your spirit and nourish your mind. You could choose to stay at one of the 22 cottages dotting the green expanse.

The owners have meticulously restored the heritage highlights of the resort while upgrading creature comforts, taking the luxury experience to a new level. With choice of three restaurants offering a delicious new menu at all the outlets, elegantly appointed rooms with ethnic accents, the plush new Spa Niraamaya, the resort opens up a whole new world of mind, body, soul renewal and rejuvenation.

Set in 12 acres of palm-shaded lawns beside a long sandy beach in northern Kerala the Neeleshwar Hermitage is a luxury beach lodge with 18 thatched cottages spread through gardens that contain a magnificent 70ft pool overlooking the sea.

This delightful and stylish hideaway next to miles of unspoilt beaches has been designed according to the architectural principles of Indian feng shui. In their stunning Annapurna dining room, built like a temple, guests can enjoy the predominantly vegetarian menu subtlety influenced by Ayurvedic principles. Overlooking the beach is the charming fish restaurant, Meenakshi, which serves freshly-caught fish and other dishes.

The famous island of Sri Lanka has some fantastic options but certainly the best is Amanwella, a seaside resort set beside an 800-metre sweep of silky sand. Set near the seaside town of Tangalle, it is a capsule of contemporary cool. Space, views and comfort all come in lavish abundance, and the beach and jungle-edged villages nearby offer plenty of reasons to slip off the sun-bed and set out to explore.

Very recently launched is Cape Weligama, in southern Sri Lanka. It is home to a gorgeous collection of 40 free-standing villas and suites. Infinite 270-degree panoramas of the Indian Ocean are celebrated from every curvaceous corner of this meticulously landscaped 12-acre luxury resort, perched on a 36m cliff top. Innovative wining and dining venues hug the lofty cape and are complemented by a spectacular crescent-shaped infinity pool seamlessly merging with the ocean.