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Maharashtra

Sharing recommendations for following cities of Maharashtra

Lonavala
Mahabaleshwar / Panchgani
Mumbai & nearby areas (Karjat)
Kashid
Pune & nearby areas (Mulshi, Vele)

Lonavala

Name - Goldfinch villa by Aaramghar Stays

Location - Lonavla Old Highway

Type – Bungalow / Villa

What We Liked

We stayed here in 2025 🙂
Temperature Controlled Pool 🙂
Neat, clean and spacious property
Amazing meals
4 Bedrooms which can accommodate max 12 people
Games – Snooker, Poker, Carroms, Uno, cards etc
Walkable to old Mumbai-Pune highway

Things To Know

Queen beds can fit only 2 adults. So ask for extra bed in each room to accommodate 3 per room
One bedroom is on 1st floor and three bedrooms are on 2nd floor. So people with elders/knee problem should avoid
Highway is nearby. Light sleepers may get disturbed

Other nearby options you can consider in Mahabaleshwar

Zostel Plus

Dellas Resort

Mahabaleshwar / Panchgani

Property Name - Nirmaan Bungalow

City -
Panchgani

Type – Bungalow / Villa

What We Liked

We stayed here in 2021 🙂
Neat, clean & spaceous property
Located in Panchgani with 10 min walk to Vitthal Kamath restaurant and 10 min drive to Mapro garden
Inhouse cook prepares fresh meals
Can enjoy bonfire, books and board games available at property
Adequate parking space
Lots of greenery, plants and trees to enjoy lazy holiday

Things To Know

Located at base of Panchgani and you will need a car if you want to go to Mahabaleshwar

Other nearby options you can consider in Mahabaleshwar

LeMeridian Mahabaleshwar

RamSukh Resorts

Dawn Ecstasy by Stayvista

Zostel Plus

Mumbai & Nearby Areas

Name - Taj President

Location- Mumbai (Colaba)

Type – 5* Hotel

What We Liked

We stayed here in 2024 🙂
Centrally located with close access to most of the things
This is a business hotel, so there is no activity room for children
Offers spa, gym and swimming pool

Things To Know

Do not miss their high tea if it is included in their package. Large spread and yummy dishes, enough to make you skip dinner 🙂

Name - Taj Santa Cruz

Location- Mumbai (Santacruz)

Type – 5* Hotel

What We Liked

We stayed here in 2023 🙂
Its a Taj 🙂
Very close to Mumbai airport
Few rooms have airport runway view. So you can literally see planes landing/taking off
Windows were sealed and there was no noise of aeroplane inside the rooms
Huge rooms with luxurious amenities and fittings in room and bathroom
Beautiful lobby for Insta worthy photos
Centrally located with close access to most of the things

Things To Know

Few rooms do not have any view and hence be careful while booking if this is a criteria for you.

Kashid

Name - Prakruti Resort

Location- Kashid

Type – Resort

What We Liked

One of the best properties in Kashid
Beach facing property
Offers Spa, Swimming Pool, parks

Things To Know

Name - Saffron Stays Alma Grove

Location- Kashid

Type – Resort

What We Liked

Beautiful property for entire family to relax
Good food
Swimming pool

Things To Know

Other nearby options you can consider in Kashid

Nisarg Farm Beach House Resort

Pune & Nearby Areas

Name - Blue Diamond

Location - East Pune (Koregaon Park)

Type – Hotel

What We Liked

We stayed here in 2024 🙂
Its a Taj property 🙂
Close proximity to all happening places of East Pune (Airport, Railway Station, KP, Malls, Cafe, Pubs, Eating Joints etc)
Few coloring activities to keep the kids engaged
Good food and Live Flute performance

Things To Know

Best suited for business travel / those wanting to explore East and Central Pune

Name - Parc Estique

Location - East Pune (Viman Nagar)

Type – Hotel

What We Liked

We stayed here in Feb 2025 🙂
Its a 4* business hotel
3 min walk to Phoenix mall
Close proximity to all happening places of East Pune (Airport, IT Parks, Malls, Cafe, Pubs, Eating Joints, KP, Kalyani Nagar etc)
Big rooms and rooftop swimming pool
Decent breakfast

Things To Know

Have to take towels from room if going to swimming pool

Name - The Green Gate Resort

Location - Mulshi

Type – Resort

What We Liked

We stayed here in 2025 🙂
Amazing property with beautiful view of Mulshi lake from each room
Each room offers a balcony to sit and enjoy the views of Mulshi lake
Large, clean and comfortable rooms even in Deluxe category
Each room can accommodate 1-2 extra beds easily if required (on extra payment basis)
Pure veg in-house restaurant offering good taste and decent choices
Indoor Sport room which has Foosball, Snooker, Carrom and Table Tennis
Best suited to relax for a day or two
Private Swimming Pool for Villas and Common Swimming Pool for other categories

Things To Know

No/Weak Mobile Network in the property
Unsecured Wifi of hotel
Villas are situated little uphill. Hotel provides pickup & drop facility till reception/restaurant
Does not have swings/play area for toddlers/small kids

Name - Serene Eco Village

Location - Dhanep

Type – Resort

What We Liked

We stayed here in 2024 🙂
Amazing property with focus on healthy, sustainable living and eco tourism
Large, clean and comfortable rooms
Pure veg in-house restaurant offering good taste and decent choices
Activities include trail walks to nearby dam, tour of their farm, trek to Torna fort, mountain and dam backwater trek, bonfire in night etc
They have tree houses, swings and pet zone/birds area to keep the kids occupied
They offer staycation package which focuses on helping cure ailments and promoting medicine free life
You can choose from one day picnic, overnight stay or multiple days staycation package

Things To Know

Weak Mobile Network in some areas

Other nearby options you can consider in Pune

Novotel (East Pune)

Hyatt (East Pune)

Ritz Carlton (East Pune)

Westin(East Pune)

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