Must-see hotels in Maharashtra

  • Hotel Lotus

    Pune

    Hotel Lotus is good value for its quiet, Koregaon Park location and though the rooms are not that spacious, they are light and airy, and all but four have…

  • The Samrat Hotel

    Pune

    It’s not quite as grand as its fancy reception area would indicate, but with a central location just a few steps from the train station and spacious, well…

  • Greenland

    Maharashtra

    This MTDC property is begging for a paint job, but is your best bet in Ramtek if for no other reason than the outstanding views of Khindsi Lake, which are…

  • Hotel Surya Villa

    Pune

    The Surya’s functional, tiled rooms are well kept and generously proportioned and, though a little spartan, they do have bathrooms with hot water, plus wi…

  • MTDC Tourist Complex

    Maharashtra

    MTDC Tourist Complex has a prime location on leafy grounds just across the road from the crater and offers recently renovated deluxe rooms that are in…

  • Hotel K Tree

    Maharashtra

    With high service standards and 26 very inviting modish rooms, this newer hotel is starting to show some age, but it's fine value and wildly popular with…

  • Chandrakant Villa

    Nashik

    Friendly Sanil has somewhat spruced up his family villa, which is set in a leafy residential neighbourhood within ambitious walking distance of Ramkund…

  • Visava Beach Resort

    Konkan Coast

    It's distinctly rustic, but this laid-back, family-run resort will charm a certain type of beach bum. The 11 rooms (12 more to come) aren't flashy but…

  • Bombay Backpackers

    Maharashtra

    Located in the back lanes of Matheran village, this small hostel – Matheran's only one – offers cramped dorms, but the private rooms at the front fare…

  • MTDC Holiday Resort

    Maharashtra

    The 38-room MTDC Holiday Resort is a little worse for wear, but dramatic lake and mountain views ease the pain a tad. Rooms are spacious and comfortable –…

  • Hotel Kailas

    Maharashtra

    The sole decent hotel near the site, with attractive air-con stone cottages set in leafy grounds. The restaurant (mains ₹70 to ₹280) is excellent, with a…

  • MTDC Guesthouse

    Maharashtra

    Located just behind the shopping ‘plaza’ and the bus stand, 300m southeast of the first cave, these five cottages nestled amid grassy lawns have some…

  • Grand Konkan Resort

    Konkan Coast

    A tad ambitiously named, but this family run guesthouse behind the simple and cheaper Atithi Lodge (same owners) offers quite nice rooms with a wee bit of…

  • Hotel Samrat

    Nashik

    Its veg restaurant has fallen out of favour as a local hotspot, but Samrat's hotel still offers superb value, with comfortable rooms, some of which have…

  • Ramee Panchshil

    Maharashtra

    With a bright and fresh new lobby and inviting rooms that are modern, comfortable and stylish (the difference between deluxe and executive is little more…

  • Ginger

    Nashik

    Primarily a business hotel, this hip Indian chain hotel features DIY services, but there are conveniences aplenty. Though the hotel itself is less lively…

  • Hotel Panchavati

    Nashik

    This hotel in a sprawling complex contains a multitude of different room categories, four restaurants (two of which are the best in town for thalis) and a…

  • Hotel Abhishek

    Nashik

    Found just off the Panchavati Karanja roundabout, this great-value budget place offers clean if ageing rooms, hot showers (6am to 10am) and appetising…

  • Hotel Woodlands

    Maharashtra

    A well-worn and aged homestead with vague historic charm and enough modern comforts thrown in to keep the most fussy guest satisfied. The forested setting…

  • Hotel Homeland

    Pune

    A landmark Art Deco building that’s very convenient to the train station, yet tucked away from the associated din. Cheaper 1st floor rooms aren't amazing…

  • MTDC Resort

    Konkan Coast

    Spread over prime beachfront, this huge operation is something of a holiday camp for Mumbaikar families. Its concrete rooms and cottages would benefit…

  • Hotel Amarpreet

    Aurangabad

    Dated though spacious rooms with lounges – some with distant mini-Taj views – and all-smiles management make this a solid choice. Polite service,…

  • Hotel Gurjas

    Aurangabad

    Owned by the same traveller-friendly folks behind Hotel Panchavati, which means good service and helpful staff. The spacious rooms are modern with flat…

  • Hotel Pavillion

    Maharashtra

    Located at the far end of a leafy park-cum-office-area, this hotel guarantees a peaceful stay, occasionally uninspired bathrooms aside. Its large, well…

  • Sea Shore Resort

    Konkan Coast

    The advantage at this dead-simple guesthouse is a palm-fringed sea-view room with a small balcony and wi-fi for under ₹2000. The beach-facing garden is a…

  • Padmapani Park

    Maharashtra

    It's definitely not going to thrill you, but this is one of the better run-down options in Fardapur, mainly due to the friendly, English-speaking manager,…

  • Peanut Inn

    Maharashtra

    Located on a leafy residential street, this hotel’s modern-ish, whitewashed rooms are spruced up with orange throws and are relatively spick and span. It…

  • Hotel Srimaan

    Pune

    This no-frills business hotel is in a lively location not too far from cafes and nightlife; it offers free wi-fi and a well-regarded Italian restaurant…

  • Devakinandan Lodge

    Konkan Coast

    This sparkling little green-and-red guesthouse has clean, basic rooms with TV and attached bathrooms with hot water. The family owners are friendly but…

  • Hotel Blue Moon

    Maharashtra

    Large, plain and well-worn rooms that won’t win any awards for imagination or cleanliness but are among the cheaper options in this pricey city. It’s one…

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