Nirmitee Nyahari Niwas, Tarkarli

A 7-minute walk from Wairy Ubhatwadi Beach along the Arabian Sea, this humble hotel is 5 km from the ferry dock for Sindhudurg Fort, a 17th-century fortress with tours and sea views. It’s 33 km from Kudal railway station. No-frills rooms with colourful furnishings feature TVs, and en suite bathrooms with bucket showers. Air-conditioning is available. There’s a low-key dining area on a shaded outdoor terrace featuring lanterns and hammocks.