illa By the Sea

A beachfront bed and breakfast in Udupi

Home held by the sea

A coastal escape

Where five rivers meet the Arabian sea, illa feels like home

Nestled among swaying coconut trees and golden sands, our boutique bed and breakfast offers a true home away from home. In Tulu, the local language, illa means home, and that's exactly what we strive to create for you.

Inspired by Udupi's unique geography, where the Souparnika, Varahi, Kedaka, Swarna, and Kubja rivers merge into the Arabian Sea, our five rooms reflect this natural harmony.

Wake up to the gentle sound of waves, unwind with breathtaking sunsets, and let the tranquil beauty of illa By the Sea set you free.

The living room opening onto the verandah, a guest reading in the morning light

The rooms

Wake up to the ocean

Just steps from the beach, illa By the Sea offers five thoughtfully designed rooms overlooking the Arabian Sea. Book a single room or reserve the entire house and experience the coast at your own pace.

Kubja, in its river-blue palette, with a queen bed and a sea-facing balcony

Kubja · Swarna

Sea-view Deluxe with Balcony

First-floor sea-facing rooms with private balconies, named for the Kubja and Swarna rivers.

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A ground-floor patio with cane chairs in golden evening light

Souparnika · Kedaka

Sea-view Deluxe with Patio

Ground-floor sea-facing rooms with a patio and garden access, named for the Souparnika and Kedaka rivers.

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Varahi

Varahi Master Suite

The largest of the five rooms, named for the largest of the five rivers, with a seating corner on the sea.

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The villa at dusk, its balconies lit and coconut palms alongside

The whole house

A five-bedroom villa by the sea

Five rooms, the rooftop, the garden, endless ocean views, and the sea at your doorstep. Reserve the entire house and settle into the slower rhythm of coastal living. Maximum occupancy: 12 adults with the addition of extra beds.

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Slow mornings

Breakfast, unhurried

Breakfast is included with every stay and served from 8:00 to 9:30 in the morning. South Indian, made at home, and best eaten with the sea in earshot.