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The dream escape of a well-heeled British family, Kahani Paradise manages to maintain the feel of a home rather than a hotel, with plenty of nick-nacks laying around the place, and clutter, of the good sort. A grand Pan-Asian style villa, the colonnaded living area and dining pavilion benefit from that breezy indoor-outdoor style of tropical living. Dine al fresco, overlooking rice paddies, and a glimpse of the bay below. No menus, no prescriptive meal times, instead, dining is based on guests’ preferences, and what’s available in season. For breakfast, colourful platters of exotic fruits are accompanied by cold-pressed juices, followed by freshly-laid eggs to order. The catch-of-the-day fish tikka, steaming ‘thukpa’ and ‘momos’ (the chef is Nepali) and a very gooey double chocolate brownie are all delicious. Each of the six suites is a joy to retire to, decorated in individual colour palettes, geometric patterns, with modern artwork and prints. The Queen Suite is the only room with a bath — all en-suites make a statement with floor to ceiling polished concrete. A smart new arrival in what is dubbed as the last bastion of India’s hippie hangouts!
Families
Romantic Break
Total relaxation
Cycling
Hotel boats for hire
Great walks
Local markets
Other Activities
Remote
Views
Rooms with balcony/terrace
No restaurant
Sit-out Terrace
Full of character
Spa
Artworks
Boutique
Chic
Gym
Antiques
Quirky
Child friendly
5* Luxury
Beach nearby
Secluded setting
Exclusive use
Luxury
Intimate
Romantic
Free wifi
Rooms
6 rooms in this hotelParking
Free of chargeSwimming Pool
Outdoor poolAirport transfer
SurchargeNot suitable for disabled guests
Safe
Bicycles available
Rooms with balcony/terrace
Outdoor dining
Massage
No pets
No restaurant
Views
Sit-out Terrace
24 Hour room service
Spa
Gym
Child friendly
Suites
In room music system
Wifi
Free wifi
Air conditioning
Cycling
Hotel boats for hire
Great walks
Local markets
Other Activities
Along the coast from tranced-out Goa, holy beach town Gokarna is stoking the hippie flame, fuelled by a smart arrival that's drawing a lo-fi crowd.
Originally published by Condé Nast Traveler
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