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illa By the Sea from above, the villa standing among coconut palms

A beachfront bed and breakfast in Udupi

illa By the Sea

Home held by the sea

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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.

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

Kubja · Swarna

Sea View Deluxe Room with Balcony

First-floor sea-facing rooms with private balconies, named after 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 Room with Patio

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

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The Varahi four-poster bed and carved wooden divider under the vaulted ceiling

Varahi

Sea View Master Suite

The largest of the five rooms, named after the largest of the five rivers, with a cozy living space facing the ocean.

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illa By the Sea seen from the beach side, its balconies facing the ocean between coconut palms

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

Mornings at illa

Breakfast is included with every stay. South Indian, made at home, and best eaten with the sea in earshot.

Served 8:00 to 9:30 AM

The morning breakfast spread at illa By the Sea: pooris, idlis, dosas and chutneys on the wooden table
A reel of breakfast being laid out at illa By the Sea

Included with every stay

Essentials taken care of

  • Breakfast included

    Served 8:00 to 9:30 AM

  • Direct private beach access

  • Housekeeping

    10:00 AM to 12:30 PM

  • Strong wifi

    Individual routers in each room

  • Designated on-site parking

  • Fully functional kitchen

    Microwave, fridge, utensils and stove

Shared with the house

The common spaces

  • The living room and open kitchen under the wooden mezzanine

    The living room

  • A sea-facing patio with cane chairs

    The patio

  • The open rooftop terrace under a tiled roof, looking over coconut palms

    The rooftop terrace

  • The living room opening onto the sunlit courtyard

    The courtyard

  • A corridor of the house with patterned light

    The corridors

  • Thottam beach a few steps from the house

    The beach

Guest voices

What guests remember

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Live from our Instagram

Slow mornings, sea light, and life at illa.

@illabythesea on Instagram

Settle into the slower rhythm of coastal living

Book now for the best rates, or write to us on WhatsApp and we will help you plan your stay.

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