Open the balcony early
The light on this coast is at its best before nine. A front sea-facing room with a balcony is worth getting up for.
Sea view rooms in Puri, and what the view really is
Eight room categories, six with a sea view, three with a private balcony. The difference between "sea view" and "sea facing" is the most useful thing to know before you book in Puri.
- Front sea-facing
- 3 roomsstraight out to the water
- Side sea view
- 4 roomsoblique, narrower window
- Private balconies
- 3 roomsPlatinum Double, Twin, 4 Bed
- Non-view
- 1 roomquiet side, no sea
- Largest sea-view room
- 355 sq. ft.Platinum 4 Bed
The distinction that matters
Sea view, sea facing, ocean view — three different claims
Listings in Puri use these three phrases loosely and often interchangeably. They are not the same thing and they are not priced the same. This is the honest version.
Front sea-facing
The window or balcony looks directly out at the sand and the Bay of Bengal. Three categories qualify: the Platinum Double (217 sq. ft., sleeps 3), the Platinum Twin Bed (251 sq. ft., sleeps 3) and the Deluxe Ground Floor (Sea-View) (217 sq. ft., sleeps 3). All three have somewhere to sit and look out.
Side sea view
The water is visible but at an angle, usually through a narrower opening. Four categories qualify: the Premium Double (250 sq. ft.), the Platinum 4 Bed and Premium 4 Bed (both 355 sq. ft., sleeping 5) and the Suite (355 sq. ft.). The Premium Double's side view is from select windows, so confirm the specific room when you book.
No sea view
The Deluxe Ground Floor (Non-view) is 250 sq. ft. on the quiet side of the building. It is the largest of the ground-floor rooms and suits anyone who wants space and quiet rather than the water.
"Ocean view" is a marketing flourish. The Bay of Bengal is an ocean, so the phrase is not wrong — but on this coast it almost always means one of the two categories above. Judge a room by whether the view is front or side, not by whether someone has written "ocean" in the description.
Every category
Which rooms face the water?
| Room | View | Balcony | Sleeps | Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Platinum Double | Front sea-facing | Private balcony | 3 | 217 sq. ft. |
| Platinum Twin Bed | Front sea-facing | Balcony with sliding door | 3 | 251 sq. ft. |
| Deluxe Ground Floor (Sea-View) | Front sea view | Sit-out access | 3 | 217 sq. ft. |
| Platinum 4 Bed | Side sea view | Private balcony | 5 | 355 sq. ft. |
| Premium 4 Bed | Side sea view | — | 5 | 355 sq. ft. |
| Premium Double | Side sea view, select windows | — | 3 | 250 sq. ft. |
| Suite | Side sea view | — | 3 | 355 sq. ft. |
| Deluxe Ground Floor (Non-view) | No sea view, quiet side | — | 3 | 250 sq. ft. |
Getting the most from it
Sea-facing rooms, used well
Watch the sunset from the room
The west-facing water is the reason people book these rooms. You do not need to go anywhere to see it.
Ask for a high floor
Upper-floor sea-facing rooms look over the sand rather than across the beach road at it.
Do not expect silence
The northern stretch is calmer than the main beach, but the surf here is powerful and the sea is loud.
Getting it right
How to book the view you want
Name the category, not the view
Say "Platinum Double, front sea-facing" rather than "a room with a sea view". It removes the ambiguity entirely.
Ask about the specific room
The Premium Double has side views from select windows. Ask which rooms are available on your dates.
Check the balcony
Three categories have a private balcony. If the balcony matters, say so rather than assuming it.
Confirm the rate for your dates
Call +91 33 4002 1200 with your dates. Sea-facing categories differ in rate and move with season.
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Questions
Six of the eight categories have a sea view. Three are front sea-facing — Platinum Double, Platinum Twin Bed and Deluxe Ground Floor (Sea-View). Four are side sea view. The Deluxe Ground Floor (Non-view) has no sea view.
Yes. A front sea-facing room looks straight out over the sand and the Bay of Bengal. A side sea view catches the water obliquely through a narrower window. They are different rooms, and rates differ accordingly — say which you want when you enquire.
Three categories include a private balcony: the Platinum Double, the Platinum Twin Bed and the Platinum 4 Bed. The Deluxe Ground Floor (Sea-View) has sit-out access at ground level instead.
The Suite at 355 sq. ft. has a side sea view and a lounge area, and is the most spacious option for two. For a straight-out-to-the-water view, book a front sea-facing Platinum Double with its balcony.
Rates are not published on this site because they move with season, occupancy and festival dates. Sea-facing categories do generally differ in price from the non-view room. Call +91 33 4002 1200 for the exact category and dates.