Hotels in Kanyakumari, India

PLACES TO STAY

A quaint coastal town in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, Kanyakumari is an absolutely breathtaking vacation spot. With its many points of interest Kanyakumari sees huge hordes of tourists every year, so it definitely pays know the where to stay in this beautiful city.

Seeing as there are numerous kinds of Kanyakumari accommodations one can choose from, it is best to first decide the area you would like to stay in. Generally, the best places to stay in tend to be near the beach where one will not miss the beautiful sunrise. These rooms will generally cost somewhere in the neighborhood of $80 a night for a luxury hotel option with all the necessary amenities but can be cheaper when looking at some budget hotel options, coming in at around $30 or $40. These cheaper options will, however, be almost absolutely basic.

When looking at where to stay in Kanyakumari, it is advisable to book well in advance as you could be shelling out an extra $10-$20 dollars for doing it on the spot. Location is also not a huge factor in terms of the price of hotels as most hotel prices are based solely on the luxuries they will provide.

Kanyakumari hotels tend to fill up fast during the on-season and although one can always easily find lodging, it is unadvisable to approach or accept offers from the agents at street corners who will try to offer you room and board.

Hotel Sivamurugan is a relatively new hotel, offering modern suites and deluxe rooms, with or without air conditioning. Amenities include room service, a laundry service and a basic restaurant.

Hotel Sangam is situated close to the railway station and bus stand, as well as to various tourist and shopping sites. It has 25 well furnished rooms, with or without air conditioning, and a multi-cuisine restaurant (North Indian and South Indian).

Hotel Samudra is located close to most of the major tourist sites, and the Kanyakumari Temple Tower can be seen from all of the rooms. The hotel is right on Sannathi Street, which is home to a large shopping bazaar. It has 41 well furnished rooms, with or without air conditioning.

Not so many eateries in Kanyakumari but you can try the following;

Sangam Restaurant, offers top culinary picks from various provinces. They serve really nice food and this may be the best restaurant in Tamil Nadu.

You could also try Archana Restaurant, which is found on Hotel Maadhini, they serve well prepared Indian dishes. The best time to visit this restaurant is during the evening when the garden area offers an open air ambience.

Hotel Seaview is an upmarket hotel that has got a restaurant that offers muiltcuisine, from seafood to a variety of Indian dishes.

Sri Krishna offers some fresh juice and ice cream. The pizzas and burgers are also very tasty and mouth-watering. The place is clean and busy on most days.