Malvan has a great historical and cultural importance, which is one of the reasons why it gets plenty of tourists every year. It is a town located in Sindhudurg District of the Indian state, Maharashtra. Many among its local population believe that the name Malvan has been derived from the word 'Mahalavan' which means 'great salt' in the local language. This word was used to describe the region, as salt was found here in abundance. Today, many people arrive in Malvan to explore some of its best offerings, including the extremely popular Sindhudurg Fort. Its backwaters also have plenty of adventure in store for the ones who are in search of some thrilling activities like snorkelling and scuba diving. The hotels in Malvan offer excellent accommodations in the form of well-furnished rooms and suites.
 
Among the attractions found in Malvan are its fabulous beaches, that are less crowded and are set against the backdrop of beautiful natural surroundings. Tarkarli Beach has become extremely popular with tourists over a period of time, as they can have access to the turquoise blue waters and Karli backwaters. If they are looking for some serenity where they can enjoy silent moments along with sounds of rushing waves, Kolamb Beach would be the best choice. It is a secluded beach, which offers camping opportunities for travellers and has a creek at one of its ends. Another excellent beach worth visiting is the Chivla Beach, which has been formed in the shape of an arc and can be accessed easily from town area. Visitors to this beach can have greater convenience in touring the rock gardens. Devbag Beach is a great place to visit for tourists, as they can witness some truly beautiful surroundings in a small fishing village located nearby. People who book hotels in Malvan for having a pleasant stay while spending their vacation in this region, would get the opportunity to visit all these beaches. They can find all latest facilities provided in most of the hotels of this town. Additional amenities offered in some of them would make their stays truly exciting and memorable.
 
While staying in any of these hotels, guests can get the chance to indulge in some adventurous activities like wind-surfing and sailing. Accommodation in hotels near Malvan beach would offer the required convenience for guests in taking a walk on the powdery sands and enjoying the views of sunset. Malvan also has some old temples that were built in ancient times and renovated during the reign of great Maratha king, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Tourists visiting this town at the time of festivals can witness grand festivities at all the popular places. Malvan is also known for its delicious food, and Malvani cuisine offers some of the most tasty varieties in dishes that are prepared using various spices. Multi-cuisine restaurants in most of the hotels serve some fantastic varieties of mouth-watering Malvani dishes, along with other popular delicacies. Ambience inside these restaurants also create the perfect setting for a great dining experience.