Ahilya by the Sea

Nestled under the branches of a 200 year old banyan tree, this second-floor suite is decorated with original artworks and antiques, giving it a rustic, artist’s studio feel. This cosy (10sq m) room is best suited to solo travellers or couples happy to cuddle under the canopy. The room has an outdoor terrace with stunning sea views and a private bathroom across a small public corridor; there’s also WiFi, air-conditioning and free bottled water. Please note: to reach this room, guests must walk up a steep staircase.

This family-friendly villa has a public living room, spacious veranda and three Princesa bedrooms (Fakir, Nascente, Sanyasi) – there is also one Rainha suite in this villa. Effortlessly understated Nascente (21sq m) has a double bed, wood furnishings, and a private terrace overlooking the beach and ocean; there’s also an ensuite bathroom with a shower. Sanyasi has tall French windows and a private balcony that runs the length of the 21sq m room; it can be fitted with a double or twin beds, and has access to a private bathroom across the corridor. Cosy corner room (15sq m) Fakir has views of the ocean, gardens and pool from its private balcony; there’s also a double bed, wood furnishings, a colourful collection of art and antiques, and an ensuite bathroom with a shower. Each room has WiFi, air-conditioning and bottled water, and a baby cot (for under twos) or an extra bed for children (up to age 15) can be added Sanyasi on request.

This family-friendly villa has a public living room and a spacious veranda shared between one Rainha bedroom, called Florentina, and three Pincesca rooms (see Sunset Villa Princesa Suite for details). Light-filled, with fresh white walls and linens, 29sq m Florentina has a double bed, an ensuite bathroom with a shower, and views of the ocean. This room has free WiFi, air-conditioning and bottled water, and a baby cot (for under twos) or an extra bed for children (up to age 15) can be added on request.

This spacious villa has a dining room, wraparound veranda and three grand Rainha rooms – Annalia, Minestrel and Barcos. Annalia (20sq m) has an exposed brick barrel-vaulted ceiling, double bed, rustic wooden furnishings and glamorous mirrors. French doors fold away to reveal bay views and give direct access to the veranda. Art-filled, 17sq m Minestrel has high ceilings and a raised alcove with space for an extra bed (for children under 15); it has a double bed and direct access to the veranda with views of the gardens and bay beyond. Airy Barcos (21sq m) has high ceilings, wooden floors and a collection of African tribal art; there’s also a super king-size bed and large French windows that open onto a private balcony with Arabian Sea views. Each room has an ensuite bathroom with a shower, WiFi, air-conditioning and bottled water.

This spacious 33sq m suite is the hotel’s largest, and has a separate lounge area and two private balconies with views of the hotel’s gardens, infinity pool and ocean beyond. Inside, there are bright white walls, simple wooden floors and a colourful collection sculptures of saints and animal-inspired art; there’s also an ensuite bathroom with a shower. On request, a baby cot (for under twos) or an extra bed (for children up to 15) can be added. The suite also has WiFi, air-conditioning and free bottled water. Please note: on the ground floor of this centrally-located villa, there’s a public drawing room and a wraparound veranda on which other hotel guests can take breakfast.

The charming 17sq m Music room has partial sea views from its large arched windows and French doors which open to a private garden with an outdoor dining area and a comfortable sofa covered by an awning. Inside, there’s a separate living area with arched brick walls and a colourful collection of art, antiques and wooden furniture. The bedroom has a super-king-size bed and ensuite bathroom has a walk-in shower. You’ll also find air conditioning, an overhead fan, tea and coffee, free WiFi and free bottled water. An extra mattress for children under 15 can be added on request.

The sun-drenched 20sq m Sanyasi room has a private balcony with French windows that stretches the entire length of one wall, letting in plenty of ocean breeze and sunset views. Sanyasi is an ideal room to retire to at the end of a long day. The bedroom has two twin beds (which can be pushed together to form a double on request) and a colourful collection of art and antiques, set off by wooden furniture. The private bathroom with a walk-in shower is across a small public corridor. You’ll also find air conditioning, an overhead fan, free WiFi and free bottled water. An extra mattress for children under 15 can be added on request.