STERLING PURI, Puri

Sterling Puri - A 6 hectare beachfront resort with Odia cuisine, spa, and proximity to Puri Jagannath Temple

Sterling Puri occupies a 6 hectare riverside estate where the Dhaudia River meets the Bay of Bengal, offering sea-view suites with living areas, mini-fridges, and satellite TVs. The resort features two restaurants: Utkala for international dishes and Amo Odisha, serving regional specialties like Daab Chinguda (coconut prawn curry) and Kankada Jhola (crab stew). Guests can access a spa with reflexology treatments, a children's pool, and activity centers offering archery, table tennis, and Pattachitra art trails. The Puri Jagannath Temple is 3 km away, while Biju Patnaik International Airport lies 65 km northwest. A continental breakfast is available each morning at Sterling Puri.

Pros

The 6 hectare waterfront location provides direct beach access and estuary views.

Amo Odisha restaurant serves authentic Odia dishes like Chena Tarkari (paneer kofta).

Activity center includes cricket, beach volleyball, and cultural workshops.

Privilege Suites feature separate living areas with sofa beds for families.

Complimentary shuttle service to Puri Railway Station (4 km).

Cons

The nearest major airport requires a 90-minute drive.

Some rooms face inland gardens rather than the sea.