Anjanadri River Front Stay, also called Anjanadri Island Stay, is a peaceful riverfront farm stay inside a lush coconut and banana plantation on the Sharavathi River. It has a 4.9 rating from more than 180 Google reviews.
Host Umesh Gouda and his family are warm, polite and always reachable. They welcome guests personally, guide them on nearby places and adjust plans to suit. Guests say you get the facilities of a resort with the warmth of a homestay.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms are newly built and spacious, with good quality furniture, AC and a separate dining space for privacy. Reviewers describe them as very clean and well maintained. There is secure gated parking, Wi-Fi and a kitchenette.
Food
Home-style food is a highlight, from homely vegetarian meals with sambar, rasam and chapati to chicken and fish thalis. Breakfast is home-made and tasty.
Location and getting around
The stay has its own well maintained boat, which can pick you up from the doorstep and a boat ride on the river is pure bliss. The Honavar boating point is within walking distance and the mangrove boardwalk is very close. Honavar railway station is about 8 km. Campfires can be arranged.
What guests like
- Peaceful riverfront setting in a coconut plantation
- Its own boat for backwater rides
- Delicious home-cooked meals
- Warm, helpful host family
- Clean, spacious new rooms
- Pet friendly
Amenities
- Riverfront
- Whole villa
- Near boating
Good to know
- Check-in is from 12 noon to 7 pm and check-out by 11 am (MakeMyTrip).
- It is a strictly family-friendly stay with a no-alcohol and no-party policy.
- The road to the parking is narrow; drive slowly.
- Smoking is not allowed.
- Ask for an auto or boat to be arranged.
Questions about Anjanadri River Front Stay
Does Anjanadri have its own boat?
Yes. The family's boat can pick you up and take you around the backwaters.
Is food available at Anjanadri?
Yes. Home-style vegetarian and non-vegetarian meals are served.
Is it pet-friendly?
Guests mention that pets are welcome.
