LXRY! HOTELS IN
INDIA
One of the oldest civilizations in the world, India is a mosaic of multicultural experiences. With a rich heritage and myriad attractions, the country is among the most popular tourist destinations in the world. It covers an area of 32, 87,263 sq. km, extending from the snow-covered Himalayan heights to the tropical rain forests of the south.
As the 7th largest country in the world, India stands apart from the rest of Asia, marked off as it is by mountains and the sea, which gives the country a distinct geographical entity.
Fringed by the Great Himalayas in the north, it stretches southwards and at the Tropic of Cancer, tapers off into the Indian Ocean between the Bay of Bengal on the east and the Arabian Sea on the west. As you travel the expanse of the country, you are greeted by diverse nuances of cuisines, faiths, arts, crafts, music, nature, lands, tribes, history, and adventure sports. India has a mesmeric conflation of the old and the new. As the bustling old bazaars rub shoulders with swanky shopping malls, and majestic monuments accompany luxurious heritage hotels, the quintessential traveler can get the best of both worlds. Head to the mountains, enjoy a beach retreat, or cruise through the golden Thar, India has options galore for all.
our LXRY! hotel selection
We have some criteria before we can call a hotel a LXRY! Selection Hotel. We want to be surprised, we need luxury and hospitality at a high level, we love the quality of food and the rooms, we think the location is super important, and….we want to memorize the hotel for a lifetime! So you will not find basic chain hotels that look similar in all countries but truly found local gems that are different and memorable.
India - Sindhudurg
LUXURY HOLIDAYS BY THE SEA
Coco Shambhala—a place of peace, happiness, and tranquility. Come and experience “Shambhala” here in the vibrancy of Goa and the innate beauty of Sindhudurg, along the western coast of India.
Named amongst the best beach villas in the world by Conde Nast Traveller magazine, our award-winning luxury villas are designed to provide you an extraordinary holiday. They welcome all guests at Coco Shambhala as friends, and like all good friends, we hope you keep returning to create new memories with us in our villas in Goa and Sindhudurg.
The spectacular beach villas in Sindhudurg celebrate the romance of tropical living in one of India’s finest destinations. The award-winning architecture and design provide you a holiday for the mind as you connect intimately with the Arabian Sea and tropical jungles surrounding you. A Forest Essentials spa, seasonal menus that celebrate the fresh catch of the day, and local organic produce along with a fine selection of wines, handcrafted beers, and spirits make this a truly unique holiday experience. Whale spotting, leopard sightings, and a wide array of local and immigrant birds make this a nature lover’s ideal retreat with just the right amount of indulgent luxury!
Coco Shambhala is a collection of four bespoke luxury villas for exclusive holidays in Sindhudurg, India; a tropical land of forts, unexplored beaches, and watching the sea come alive with dolphins. Set in a tropical garden, overlooking the beach, the villas are designed as inclusive, barefoot retreats. Each tropical villa is complete with its own infinity pool with mesmerizing panoramic sea views.
The architectural balance and carefully designed spaces have already won international and domestic awards for architecture the best new luxury hotel in India.
The houses sit in complete harmony with the local landscape and cultural milieu, to provide the discerning traveler with a romantic retreat—a place of privacy that nurtures a sense of balance, much needed in the hectic lives of today. The villas take inspiration from the local vernacular and celebrate the outstanding natural beauty of the region. The property has been created without changing the land. This deep respect for nature and the environment continues throughout Coco Shambhala with a fabulous culinary journey inspired by the abundance of fresh local, organic, and artisanal produce, tailored to your individual preferences.
india - GOKARNA
Unhindered Luxury Living.
A kingdom to call your own
Nestled to the south of Gokarna, along the picturesque coastline where the cliffs of the Western Ghats plunge into the Arabian Ocean, lies an unexplored expanse of beach and jungle. Here, where the ocean gently folds into an estuary lies a glimmer of paradise.
Welcome to India’s only true Luxury Villa, Kahani Paradise.
Perched atop the hills and affording 360º views of the contrasts of the sea- and forest-scapes, Kahani Paradise offers a world of quiet indulgence amidst nature.
There are six suites at this property. Each suite has been designed to provide spectacular views of the ocean. Antique handcrafted doors and wooden high ceilings complement the tastefully designed interiors, fitted with authentically Indian furniture and customized textile tapestries and rugs.
Kahani Paradise sits on a 20-acre estate of the garden, forest, and farm. A tropical garden gives way to an orchard of coconut, betelnut, and banana trees.
The sprawling garden beckons nature walk every day, and offers stunning views of the ocean and tropical flowers around every corner.
Feel free to explore further afield on our Royal Enfield Bikes or the open-top Mahindra Jeep to set off to the surrounding beaches, towns, and temples.
Paradise beach is a 6-minute walk from the house where you can lounge around or take the boat out for a joy ride to the other secret beaches nearby.
Why not try your hand at Badminton, Croquet or Table-Tennis? There are plenty of board games too.
The yoga and open-air massage rooms are reflective, quieter spots at our estate that keep with the enchanting pull of a true wellness holiday.
India - Udaipur
Across the lake to a glorious age
Fondly known as the “City of Lakes”, Udaipur, the erstwhile capital of the Kingdom of Mewar, is resplendent with vast hilltop forts, palaces, temples, and gardens that serve as reminders of its majestic history.
Falling in love with the charm of the “City of Lakes” is easy when you are staying at the best hotel in Udaipur: The Oberoi Udaivilas. Located on the banks of Lake Pichola, this 5-star hotel is spread over 30 acres of luxuriant gardens, with an intricate layout of interconnecting domes and corridors that reflect the layout of Udaipur itself; whose seven lakes are linked by canals.
Superior accommodations, fine restaurants serving signature cuisine, and a quiet emphasis on your wellbeing with daily yoga and personally curated spa therapies.
All rooms and suites reflect a thoughtful harmony of Mewar-inspired motifs, elegant furnishings, and modern technologies.
And dinner? Seated under a vaulted dome in one of the exceptional restaurants. On a perfect terrace overlooking
the garden and the lake beyond. A bespoke candle-lit dinner for two with the stars above.
All brought alive by the sincere attention to your every need that is distinctively Oberoi.
