Private stay
1st floor | 2nd floor | Entire home
Homestay Options
First floor, second floor, AC, non-AC or the entire home for families and groups.
- AC or non-AC
- Up to 40 guests
Now accepting booking requests
Private coastal stays in Honnavar, Karnataka
Mahalakshmi Holidays
Curated homestays, comfortable cars, quiet backwater boating, kayaking and coastal meals arranged with local care.
Backwater tours from 06 AM
Family homestay choices
Seafood and veg meals
5ways to experience Honnavar
1simple booking request
Localplanning and support
01One booking
Stay, car, water tour and meals together
02Local routes
Honnavar beaches, backwaters and food stops
03Flexible choices
AC, non-AC, self-drive, driver and private home
Stay
Choose the floor, comfort and privacy you need
Private stay
Easy travel
Swift | Dzire | Driver option
Rental Cars
Swift or Dzire, self-drive or with driver for beaches, temples and local sightseeing.
- Self drive
- Driver available
06 AM - 06 PM
1 hour | 1.5 hour | Kayaking
Boating & Kayaking
Morning 6 AM to evening 6 PM, with 1 hour and 1.5 hour backwater tours.
- Guided route
- Daily 06–18
Local kitchen
Sea food | Fish meal | Veg meal
Coastal Food
Sea food, backwater fish, shell dishes, fish meals and veg meals made local-style.
- Local style
- Veg available
Accommodation
Choose the stay setup that fits your trip
Start with the room type you prefer. Final availability and price are confirmed personally before any payment.
01Most private
Private room
Ensuite room
A private room with an attached bathroom on the first or second floor.
- Attached bathroom
- AC or non-AC
- Floor preference
PriceOn requestChoose room →
02Smart value
Private room
Value room
A comfortable private room with access to a shared bathroom.
- Shared bathroom
- AC or non-AC
- Floor preference
PriceOn requestChoose room →
03Families & groups
Full property
Entire home
Reserve the complete home when your family or group needs more privacy and space.
- Private group stay
- Flexible comfort
- One booking contact
PriceOn requestChoose home →
Room photographs are representative until the host confirms the exact available room for your dates.
Gallery
A coastal holiday planned around stay, water and food
Guest moments
Guest moments
Photos and videos from recent stays, boat rides and coastal meals.
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Packages & Pricing
Popular combinations guests can request
Stay + Boating + Fish Meal
Homestay, backwater tour and coastal fish meal arranged together.
Price on requestRental Car + Beach Route
Swift or Dzire with self-drive or driver option for nearby places.
Price on requestBoating + Kayaking
Morning to evening slots between 06 AM and 06 PM.
1 hour / 1.5 hourCoastal Meal Plan
Sea food, backwater fish, shell dish, fish meal or veg meal.
Pre-order preferredFinal price depends on date, number of people, vehicle choice, food selection and availability.
Simple & transparent
From request to confirmed trip
You stay in control. Sending a request is free, and nothing is charged until availability and the final plan are confirmed.
Start an availability request- 01
Build your trip
Add accommodation, transport, water activities and meals into one request.
- 02
We check locally
The host checks dates, room choice, vehicle and activity availability.
- 03
Review the final plan
You receive the confirmed options and final price by phone, WhatsApp or email.
- 04
Confirm your booking
Approve the plan and follow the payment instructions provided with your confirmation.
Honnavar Guide
Plan nearby beaches, backwaters and local stops
Guests can request routes around Honnavar, Honavar, Sharavathi backwaters, Eco Beach, Apsarakonda, Murudeshwar and Idagunji depending on time and travel plan.
Open Mahalakshmi Homestay route map
Sharavathi backwaters
Eco Beach
Apsarakonda
Murudeshwar
Idagunji
Local seafood stops
Reviews
What our guests say
Real notes from guests who stayed, boated and ate with us. Add your own after your visit.
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Contact
Speak with Mahalakshmi Holidays
Call / WhatsApp
+91 8880143775Use this number for booking requests and WhatsApp confirmations.
Start a conversationAlternate contact
+91 8105934576Call for availability, route help, pickup details and food pre-orders.
Call alternate numberRoute map
Mahalakshmi Homestay routeOpen the route map before travelling to the homestay.
Get directionsFAQ
Common questions before booking
Can I book homestay, boating, car and food together?
Yes. Add each service to your selected bookings, then review everything together before confirming.
What are the boating timings?
Boating and kayaking slots are available from 06:00 AM to 06:00 PM, with 1 hour and 1.5 hour tour options.
Can I choose AC or non-AC?
Yes. The homestay booking lets you choose first floor, second floor or the entire home, with AC or non-AC preference.
Can I request food in advance?
Yes. Sea food, backwater fish, shell dish, fish meal and veg meal can be requested while booking.
Booking
Plan your Mahalakshmi Holidays visit
Add homestay, cars, boating, kayaking and food into one booking list. Review everything before sending the request.
06:00 AM - 06:00 PM boating window
1 hour or 1.5 hour water tours
Add multiple services before final review