Must-see hotels in Maharashtra

This astonishing choice hidden away in forested mountains 16km south of Lonavla buries the competition for the state's best hotel. The 28 pine and red…

Passionate enthusiasts run this two-decade-old, conservation-minded lodge, which is deeply entrenched in studying Tadoba tigers. It's located in the…

This deliciously preserved 150-year-old bungalow exudes undiluted nostalgia, with quaintly luxurious rooms. Reminisce about bygone times in the company of…

Set around a manicured lawn right next to the Osho resort, this renovated Art Deco bungalow effortlessly combines colonial-era class with boutique appeal…

Sula Vineyard's seven-room flagship resort sits a few kilometres from the winery (hence the name: Beyond) near the edges of the beautiful Gangapur Dam…

First and foremost a boutique winery known for its Cabernet Sauvignon and Vin de Passerillage dessert wine (tastings ₹400; 11am to 4.30pm), not to mention…

A traveller-oriented budget hotel, the Panchavati is run by ever-helpful, switched-on management who understand travellers’ needs. Rooms are compact but…

The Lemon Tree offers elegance and class, looking more like a billionaire’s luxury whitewashed Mediterranean villa than an Indian hotel. It’s well…

This extremely well-managed and well-presented hotel is only a short hop from the station. Rooms vary in size and layout, but with whitewashed walls, a…

Sula's new 31-room, Tuscan-inspired resort occupies the converted facilities of the brand's original winery. Extremely comfortable rooms are decked out in…

The standard rooms at this pleasant midrange option masquerading as a budget hotel are easily Aurangabad's best deal. Spacious, comfy linens, flat-screen…

It’s certainly not a resort, but it is something of a rarity in Lonavla: a well-priced, family-run place in a quiet residential location that’s close to…

This charming hilltop hotel offers spacious, discerningly-appointed cottages and treehouses on meticulously manicured grounds overlooking Arthur Lake,…

This 1840s tin-roof heritage bungalow sits just as it did when it was built by the British government for one of its captains. Nestled in its own forest…

Soma Vine Village's luxury resort, 17km west of Nashik, sits by a lake and is bordered by rolling hills. Roam the landscape by bicycle, laze the hours…

Svasara is a beautifully designed luxury lodge spread over four or so hectares where the gorgeous suites and facilities really add some luxury to the…

Around 5km northeast of the centre, handily placed for the airport and tech parks, this contemporary-chic hotel gets everything right, with an excellent…

For a bit of rustic cultural immersion, good-hearted man about town Sadeek and his uncle Rafiq have four simple rooms in their village home, 2km from the…

Run by a very hospitable family, this long-running place has been hosting happy travellers for years (though slow internet often derails their ability to…

Down a quiet residential lane surrounded by lush palms 400m from Dandi Beach and steps form Malvan town, cool and mellow Vicky has five (more on the way)…