Abhishek Beach Resort & Spa

Swimming in the 80-foot infinity pool, you look straight out to the Arabian Sea horizon. Westbay Resort and Spa overlooks the water in Ganpatipule, a village on Maharashtra's Konkan coast two kilometres from the Ganpatipule Temple. The property operates executive rooms, super-deluxe suites, compact rooms, premium rooms, and villa rooms; each category faces the sea. All en-suite bathrooms are fitted. The infinity pool runs four feet deep and opens from 8 AM to 8 PM.

Waterfront Café serves Indian, Chinese, tandoor, Continental, Italian, American, Thai, and Mexican dishes; the air-conditioned interior opens onto an outdoor deck. Seasalt Veg Bistro is a pure-vegetarian restaurant serving fusion and Continental plates from midday to 10 PM. Sea View Deck, a bar with counter and table seating, operates from 5 PM to midnight. Executive Chef Laxman Singh Bisht specialises in Konkan coastal seafood. Bliss Spa offers Thai massage, Balinese rituals, deep-tissue massage, aromatherapy, and body scrubs; treatment suites include steam rooms. The gymnasium, indoor-games room, and children's outdoor-play area are on site. Adventure activities include a 200-metre zip line, archery, rappelling, paintball, and rifle shooting under supervision. A banquet hall seats 100 theatre-style. Two party lawns accommodate up to 500 and 300 guests respectively. The property is pet-friendly; animals are not permitted in dining areas, the pool, or the spa.