Budget base for Malpe Beach & St. Mary's Island. Stay in Udupi city center for ₹500/night - save money, see everything.
Why pay ₹1500+ at beach hotels when you can stay for ₹500?
Planning a trip to Malpe Beach or St. Mary's Island? Smart travelers stay at Hotel Bhavani in Udupi city center and save significantly. Beach-side hotels in Malpe charge ₹1500-3000/night, while we offer clean rooms from just ₹500/night with 24-hour checkout.
Malpe Beach is only 6 km away (15 minutes by auto-rickshaw, fare ~₹100-150). From Malpe, you can catch the boat to the famous St. Mary's Island with its unique hexagonal rock formations - one of Karnataka's top tourist attractions.
By staying in Udupi city, you get the best of both worlds: easy access to beaches AND walking distance to Sri Krishna Temple, great restaurants, bus stand, and city amenities. Plus, our 24-hour checkout means you can beach all day without worrying about missing your checkout time.
Beach hotels charge ₹1500+. Stay here for ₹500 and auto to beach for ₹150.
Quick auto ride to Malpe Beach. Local buses also available from bus stand.
Boats to the island depart from Malpe jetty (6km). Easy half-day trip.
Visit Krishna Temple (600m walk) AND Malpe Beach in same trip!
Make the most of your Udupi visit
Check in at Hotel Bhavani (6 AM onwards). Walk to Sri Krishna Temple (600m) for morning darshan. Enjoy Udupi dosa at nearby restaurant. Rest and prepare for beach day.
Take auto to Malpe Beach (15 min). Morning boat to St. Mary's Island. Afternoon at Malpe Beach - water sports, swimming, sunset. Return to hotel for rest.
24-hour checkout means no rush! Visit Manipal, shop in city, or revisit temple. Head to bus stand (400m walk) for your departure bus.
By auto-rickshaw: Step out of the hotel onto the main road, autos are always available. Fare to Malpe Beach is approximately ₹100-150. Journey takes 15 minutes.
By local bus: Walk to Udupi Bus Stand (400m), take a Malpe-bound local bus. Fare is ₹15-20.
Boats to St. Mary's Island depart from Malpe Beach boat jetty between 9 AM and 5 PM (subject to weather). The ride takes ~20 minutes each way. Best to go in the morning. Boat tickets cost ₹300-500 per person. The island is open October to May (closed during monsoon).
Beach hotels cost ₹1500-3000/night and have limited restaurant options. At Hotel Bhavani, you pay just ₹500/night, you're in the city center with dozens of restaurants, ATMs, medical shops, and transport options. The auto to beach costs only ₹150 - you still save ₹1000+ per night!
Absolutely! That's the biggest advantage of staying at Hotel Bhavani. Krishna Temple is 600m walk and Malpe Beach is a 15-min auto ride. Most guests do temple in the morning and beach in the afternoon, or split across two days.
Stay smart - save on hotel, spend on experiences. No advance payment needed.