Hotels in Diu, Gujarat
The city of Diu, situated in the county of Gujarat, is accessible from Mumbai and Bombay via plane and train. Diu is often mentioned alongside the city of Daman, two coastal towns rife with stunning beaches. The small city of Diu provides beach resort lodgings for travelers who wants an ocean view or a budget hotel in the center of city. Hot and cold running water is considered a luxury and is often listed as an amenity for many hotels. Room rates are listed in Indian Rupees, shortened as INR or Rs. Currency exchange rates change often and quickly; check the rates often before embarking on your trip to Diu.
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Resort Hotels
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Some beach hotels are classified as resorts with long lists of amenities. For example; Sugati Beach Resort boasts a fine dining facility, 24 hour room service and an on-call doctor. Rooms facing the beach are constructed with multiple large windows that keep the rooms illuminated during the daytime hours. The Magico de Mar Beach Resort rents rooms as well as cottages. Large groups can share one cottage to lower the price per individual. The grounds offer well-groomed gardens and a performance venue near the sea. The venue hosts local musicians and has its own dance floor.
Beach Hotels
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Hotel Apaar offers a sea view with each of its many balconies. The hotel is within walking distance from the beach. An open window of a room gives guests a cool breeze from the Arabian sea. The guest rooms are spacious and well-lit with contemporary designs. Hotal Apana is a budget hotel abutting the sea. The rooms are small but clean. The on-site restaurant serves authentic Indian food in a casual environment. Many locals frequent the eatery for the traditional fare.
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City Hotels
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Hotel Kohinoor, located 2.5 miles from the beach, is one of Diu's three star hotels. Amenities include a mini water-park and dance club. Rooms range from basic, minimally decorated hotel suites to fully furnished Royal Executive suites. Hotel Cidade de Diu is located in the city center. The hotel boasts 31 rooms with air-conditioning, and has a back-up generator in case of power outages during Monsoon season. Cidade offers pick-up and drop-off from the Diu airport. Hotel Kushi International offers comfortable rooms with contemporary designs. Air conditioned and non-air conditioned rooms are available. A restaurant with a fully stocked bar is located in the lobby.
Budget Hotels
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Richie Rich Resort in Diu is a full service hotel located on the Nagova beach. Although the hotel uses "resort" in its name, the rates for a single room fall into the budget category at $26 per night, as of January 2011. The nearby beach attracts less traffic than other tourist beaches, giving guests more privacy. The hotel offers standard rooms with the obligatory large bed and windows. The rooms are air-conditioned, an important amenity during the hot summer months. Hotel Ankur, located about 2.5 miles from the Diu airport, was built in 1993. Each room is equipped with a coffee-maker and hot running water. Air conditioning in available upon request. Hotel Apana is a budget hotel abutting the sea. The rooms are small but clean. The on-site restaurant serves authentic Indian food in a casual environment. Many locals frequent the eatery for the traditional fare.
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