Straight Down to the Sand
Step out of the property and onto the sand: a clean, quiet stretch with lifeguards on duty. Cycling at low tide, volleyball when the afternoon cools.
A Retreat in Coastal Lifestyle
Where Puri'sSand Begins
MAYFAIR Waves stands on the sea front at Puri, with the Blue Flag stretch five hundred metres off and Niladri two hundred and thirty. The fishing boats go out before the light does, and for the first hour after dawn the sand belongs to them. Samudra takes its name from the sea it faces and sets out the buffets: pakhala in summer (rice left overnight in water) and chungdi malai (prawns finished in coconut milk). Shree Jagannath stands two and a half kilometres away and Gundicha a little beyond it: the two ends of the Rath Yatra. Raghurajpur's Pattachitra painters work a short drive inland.
At MAYFAIR Waves the sea sets the pace. Lawns and garden slope down to the sand, sea light spills across bright walls and artwork, and nothing rises high enough to crowd the sky. Dawn belongs to the fishing boats, the afternoon to the pool, and the evening to the sea air and dinner outside. It is an easy, sunlit calm, and guests fall into it almost at once.At MAYFAIR Waves the sea sets the pace: dawn with the fishing boats, afternoons by the pool, evenings in the sea air. An easy, sunlit calm that guests fall into almost at once.
Highlights
On Puri's sea front, the lawns of MAYFAIR Waves slope straight down to the sand, so the beach is part of every day, from the moment the fishing boats go out.
The Seat of Lord Jagannath
Puri is one of India's four holy dhams, gathered around the twelfth-century Jagannath temple two and a half kilometres away, whose summer Rath Yatra draws pilgrims in the lakhs.
The Long Buffet at Teapot
Breakfast through dinner at Teapot, the all-day restaurant, off buffet counters that run the length of the room along a chequered floor.
Accommodations
thirty of thirty-four face the sea
Rooms that stay quiet, on afternoons still enough to hear the waves.
Premium Suite
114 sq m
A hundred and fourteen square metres with a large balcony, sleeping up to four. Four exist on the property, which is worth knowing before a holiday weekend.
View DetailsThe Pilgrim Coast
Puri is one of the four holy dhams of India, gathered around the twelfth-century Jagannath temple whose summer chariots draw crowds in the lakhs. Its long golden beach runs beside the Bay of Bengal, and up the coast stands Konark, the thirteenth-century Sun Temple carved as a chariot of the sun.
The pleasant season is October to February, cool and clear for the shore, the temple town and the drive to Konark.
Endless Experiences
Day trips and short drives from Puri, with the travel time to each.
Blue Flag Beach
Located just a short walk from MAYFAIR Heritage, Blue Flag Beach is one of Puri’s most attractive stretches of coastline.
Puri Beach
Situated directly beside the resort, Puri Beach offers one of the easiest ways to experience the city’s famous coastline.
Mahatma Gandhi Park
A pleasant green space in the heart of Puri, Mahatma Gandhi Park is a convenient place for a relaxed stroll or a quiet break.
Shree Jagannatha Temple
One of India’s most revered Hindu pilgrimage sites, the Shree Jagannatha Temple is the spiritual heart of Puri.
Good to Know
Wellness
Tranquillity at its best
Cuisine
Unique dining experiences
In-house Bar
Memorable occasions
Lactarium
An oasis for nurturing motherhood
Doctor-on-call
24-hour medical assistance
Complimentary Wi-Fi
High-speed throughout the estate
Yes. It is ocean-front, and the sand is entered straight from the property: a clean, quiet stretch with lifeguards.