Mangalore India – 11 Best Hotels in All the Price Ranges

Mangalore has a vast array of places to stay from budget hotel rooms to luxury serviced apartments. A great majority of tourist accommodation is located around the city centre, close to major sights and attractions, bars, restaurants and shopping malls. But the city also has plenty of seaside accommodation for those in search of a beach break. Do keep in mind, however, that accommodation prices in Mangalore are slightly higher than in other parts of the state and even more so the closer you get to the beach.

Budget accommodation

There is plenty of budget accommodation in Mangalore in a form of large and small hotels dotted around the city centre and beyond.

Hotel Srinivas, on GHS Road, is an excellent option for those on a budget. It is conveniently located to various amenities as well as the airport (10 miles), the railway station (0.6 miles) and the KSRTC bus stand (2 miles).

Hotel Srinivas offers clean and airy rooms with comfortable beds, satellite TVs, free Wi-fi and nice views of the city. The hotel has a vegetarian restaurant, car rental, airport shuttle services, and a travel desk. The staff is cordial, efficient and always happy to help. A non-AC single room at Hotel Srinivas costs INR750; a double goes for INR900.

Hotel Surya on Balmatta Road is another great option if you're on a budget and on a lookout for a family-friendly place. It is centrally located, close to various transport links, shopping malls, restaurants, tourist attractions and Tannirbhavi Beach. The hotel offers simple but very clean, comfortable and quiet en-suite rooms with cable TVs, laundry and room services. A non-AC deluxe double at Hotel Surya will set you back INR850.

Hotel Manorama on KS Rao Road, opposite Prabhath Talkies, is another decent option if you're on a budget. Again, this hotel is centrally located and conveniently close to the city's transport links, shopping and dining. The hotel has spacious, clean rooms with decent beds, cable TVs, free Wi-fi and modern communal bathrooms. Hotel Manorama has friendly and efficient staff, airport shuttle services, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. A non-AC double room at this family-friendly hotel costs INR700.

Just around the corner is another good budget option suitable for single travellers as well as families. Hotel Shaan Plaza on KS Rao Rd, opposite Prabhat Theatre, has bright and spacious rooms with TVs, free Wi-fi, and room service. The hotel is conveniently located, well staffed and maintained and has an excellent vegetarian restaurant, an on-call doctor and a 24-hour front desk. Prices for a non-AC double start from INR800.

Mid-Range accommodation

Nalapad Residency on Lighthouse Hill Road is a great mid-range option either for a single traveller or a family. The hotel is centrally located, close to transport links, the airport and numerous cultural, and tourist attractions. Nalapad Residency has spacious and spruce rooms with floor to ceiling windows, modern bathrooms, TVs, hair-dryers, DVD players, Wi-fi and hot water. The hotel also has an in-house restaurant, health club and swimming pool, laundry, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. The staff is efficient and friendly and service is delivered with a smile. A single non-AC room at Nalapad Residency costs INR990; a family one will set you back INR1700. Complimentary breakfast included.

Hermit Crab Beach Serviced Apartments at Muds Layout on Someshwar Beach, are an excellent mid-range option, located a 4-minute walk from the beach, 11 miles from the airport, and a stone's throw from various amenities and tourist attractions. The apartments are modern, cosy and well equipped with free Wi-fi, fantastically comfortable beds, air conditioning, modern bathroom facilities, flat-screen TVs, small kitchen units, and terraces. An on-site restaurant serves superb Indian food as well as continental, buffet or à la carte breakfast. Free parking, airport shuttle, laundry, a 24-hour front desk, a wellness spa and bicycle rental facilities are available to all guests. A king studio apartment with a double bed and a sofa bed costs INR2600.

The Grand Plaza Hotel on Light House Hill Road opposite Syndicate Bank, near the city's railway station, is a fabulous mid-range option with stylishly decorated spacious rooms that come with king size beds, ambient lighting, a writing desk, LED TVs, tea and coffee making facilities, free Wi-fi, modern bathrooms and small balconies. The hotel offers a range of conveniences, including airport transfers, laundry, currency exchange, concierge, free parking, travel assistance, 24-hour room service and an on-call doctor. This is one of the finest mid-range hotels in Mangalore, conveniently located near the town centre, the railway station, the airport and Gokarnanatheshwara Temple. A standard room with a king size bed at this hotel will set you back INR1999; a luxury suite costs INR2999. Complimentary breakfast included.

If you're in the city for more than a couple of days and wish for a bit more privacy we recommend you check out Inland Avenue Service Apartments, located on MG Road, near Sri Devi College. This place is managed and maintained by an exceptionally professional and friendly team, who are always on hand to help. The rooms on offer are modern, stylish, well appointed and bright with great air conditioning, balconies, hot water, refrigerators, a dining space, safety deposit lockers, direct dial phones, TVs and excellent en-suites. The building has 24-hour room service as well as an in-house restaurant and a coffee shop. A night at Inland Avenue Service Apartments costs INR2640.

Top End accommodation

Mangalore also has plenty of upscale places to stay, and The Taj Gateway Hotel is one of the finest in the city. This eco-friendly, luxury hotel on Old Port Road is located at the confluence of Gurupura and Nethravathi rivers and has fabulous views. It is also conveniently close to the city's railway station and the airport (8 miles), Kudroli Gokarnath Temple, Mangaladevi Temple, St Aloysius Chapel and Panambur Beach. The hotel has luxuriously spacious and stylish rooms and suites that overlook the city, equipped with Wi-fi, tea and coffee making facilities, a mini-bar, and flat-screen TVs. The Taj Gateway boasts a luxe spa along with wellness facilities, a swimming pool, a fitness centre and a beauty salon. An on-call doctor, currency exchange, a bookshop, laundry service, and a valet are available to all guests. The hotel has two restaurants, one serving traditional Mangalorean cuisine and coastal delicacies, the other offering continental and health-conscious foods. The fabulous in-house bar has an extensive menu of beverages and delectable finger foods. This is an ideal place for a romantic break or a relaxing weekend away. A standard double room at The Taj Gateway Hotel costs INR5500; a suite goes for INR8500.

Another top-end place to look out for is the Summer Sands Beach Resort in Chotamangalore, Ullal. Set over 6 hectares of lush green gardens overlooking the beach this place offers a truly indulgent stay. The rooms at the resort are spacious, tastefully decorated and thoughtfully equipped with various facilities such as free Wi-fi, flat-screen TVs, large modern bathrooms, hot water, superior mattresses, air-conditioning, and wardrobes which fringe the comfort of the large king-sized beds. The resort is situated close to Thokottu bus stop, which allows for easy travel to the city. It also has a superb in-house restaurant, a swimming pool, a clubhouse, a snooker room, laundry and dry cleaning services, housekeeping, a 24-hour front desk and a group of staff who will see to your every need. Complimentary breakfast included. Prices for a classic double room start from INR6000.