Warm, attentive service and thoughtfully furnished rooms — minutes from Manipal's colleges and hospitals, and a short drive from the temples and beaches of coastal Udupi.
Hotel Tranquil sits quietly in the heart of Manipal, a university town on Karnataka's coast — the kind of place guests return to precisely because it never tries too hard. We built it around one idea: that a good stay comes from being genuinely looked after, not simply checked in. It shows in the small things — a marble-topped reception that catches the morning light, rooms finished in warm wood and soft furnishings, and a team that remembers your name by the second day.
Whether you're here for a few nights between lectures and hospital visits, a family occasion, or a longer break exploring the temples and beaches along the Udupi coast, every room offers the same quiet comfort: central air conditioning, a marble-clad bathroom, and a front desk that's awake whenever you are. If you need something we haven't thought of — a late check-in, an extra pillow, a wheelchair — just ask; that's what we're here for.
A look around Hotel Tranquil beyond the rooms — the building, our restaurant, and the spaces in between.
Four room categories, each centrally air-conditioned with a marble en-suite bathroom. Browse each below, then see the full list of in-room and on-request amenities further down the page.
A bright, no-fuss room for the guest who wants a comfortable bed, a clean marble bathroom and all the essentials — ideal for short stays and solo travellers visiting Manipal.
A more spacious room available with either a king bed or twin beds, with a small seating corner — well suited to families or guests staying a little longer.
Finished with warm wood panelling and curated wall art, the Superior Room adds a touch of style over our Standard and Deluxe categories, without losing the same attentive comfort.
Our top room category, for guests who want the most comfortable stay Hotel Tranquil offers — generous space, thoughtful lighting and a spa-like marble bathroom.
Every room at Hotel Tranquil comes with the same dependable essentials — and our team is always happy to arrange a little more.
Udupi is a small coastal town of just over two lakh people on the west coast of Karnataka. Udupi and its surroundings hold numerous attractions that can easily be visited within a day and enjoyed from the comfort of Hotel Tranquil — here are some of our guests' favourites, grouped by how far they are from the hotel.
A must-visit while in Manipal, MAP holds one of the largest collections of preserved human specimens, cared for with remarkable precision.
A serene temple dedicated to Lord Krishna, known locally as VGT, with adjoining shrines to Ganapati and Hanuman. Don't miss the famous local snack, chumuri, sold just outside.
An internationally recognised heritage site built as a passion project by Mr Vijaynath Shenoy to preserve local architecture and culture. On Saturday and Sunday evenings (7 – 8:30 PM), the village glows beautifully for "Heritage by Night."
Spread across roughly 100 acres and home to a wide variety of birds, this lake is a favourite for joggers and is especially striking during the monsoon.
One of South India's most famous pilgrimage sites, founded by Madhwacharya. Uniquely, the deity is worshipped only through the silver-plated, nine-holed Navagraha Kitaki window. Several temples over 1,000 years old, including Anantheshwara Temple, surround the Matha.
The birthplace of the Hindu saint Madhvacharya, proponent of the Dwaita philosophy, with its significance recorded in the biographical poem Sampradaya Paddati.
A well-known temple dedicated to Lord Ganesh, located in the village of Kumbhashi.
Known as "halavu makkala taayi" (mother to many children), this temple's sanctum is surrounded by granite stones anointed with oil by devotees seeking blessings.
Also known as Jalamandir, this roughly 850-year-old Jain temple dedicated to Lord Parshwanath sits amid a gentle green lake, contrasted beautifully against the hills.
Built in 1759 at the foothill of Parpale hill, this widely worshipped church is known among pilgrims for a long history of answered prayers.
One of the cleanest beaches in the region, with clean white sand and pleasant weather ideal for water sports. Four rocky islands lie offshore, the most famous being St Mary's Island.
Also called Coconut Island, reached by a short boat ride from Malpe. Known for unique rock formations, white sand and coconut groves — best visited December to March; closed to tourists June–September.
A scenic, rock-fringed beach best known for its sunsets — climb the lighthouse overlooking the Arabian Sea for a memorable view (confirm visiting hours in advance).
A unique point where the river meets the sea, with four beaches at Kemmannu offering plenty of room to explore at leisure.
A long, quiet, well-maintained stretch between Kaup and Mulki. Watch the lighthouses flash at sunset, or picnic at the point where the river meets the sea.
Please note: distance, driving time and timing information above is collated from publicly available sources and is provided as a guide only — we recommend confirming current hours before visiting.
