We have created a list with the best castle hotels near Lonavala, India. We have also included hotels in resorts, palaces, beautiful country residences, old manor houses, country estates, historic properties and historic villas. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Anna Pinto & Ted Valentin. Updated March 2024.
Highly elegant. Friendly staff. Built in 1903, the iconic Taj Mahal Palace stands majestically opposite the Gateway of India, overlooking the Arabian Sea. Sprawled over 2.6 acres, this 5-star deluxe hotel boasts 9 restaurants and a variety of traditional Indian therapies at J Wellness. Guests are spoiled for choice in dining options – the famous Wasabi by Morimoto offers innovative Japanese cuisine, while other culinary highlights include the Golden Dragon Chinese Restaurant and the poolside Aquarius Lounge. An exclusive private dining experience can be arranged at Chef’s Studio. Stylishly designed with Indian-inspired decor and architecture, the rooms offer amazing sea, city or pool views. Each room comes with a 32-inch flat-screen TV, a well-stocked minibar, free WiFi and a luxurious bathroom. Guests receive 24-hour butler service. Yacht service is available at an additional charge during sailing season. You can pamper yourself with an indulgent treatment at the Taj Salon, take a dip in the landscaped pool or treat yourself to some luxury shopping at Dior, Louis Vuitton or Stephano Ricci. Ranging from dinner reservations to personal assistance for sightseeing, The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai also offers a royal historical hotel tour of the Palace wing. The property is located in the popular Colaba area and is just a 10-minute walk from the National Gallery of Modern Art. Mumbai International Airport is 26 km away.Show full description
Perhaps this is the most ELEGANT luxury hotel in Lonavala. It also has amazing staff.
Beach front location. Delightful property. Superb interior design.Opened July 2020. Nostravila provides air-conditioned accommodation in Lonavala. Popular points of interest around the property include Lion's Point and Tiger Point. Bhushi Dam is 2.4 km away. At the resort, each room is fitted with a patio and a private pool. With a private bathroom equipped with a hairdryer, rooms at Nostravila also offer a garden view. An Asian breakfast is available each morning at the property. Pune International Airport is 57 km from the property.Show full description
I rate this as one of the most beautiful, cosy and peaceful resorts in Lonavala! It also has a great location, a great SPA and beautiful surroundings. WOW!
Unique. Wonderful SPA facilities. Popular among couples. Located in the Sahyadri mountain range within the 320-acre Shillim Estate, Hilton Shillim Estate Retreat and Spa features luxurious villas, 4 relaxation terraces and a yoga pavilion. Its extensive spa boasts over 150 treatments while 7 food and beverage options are available. Hilton Shillim Estate Retreat also has a fitness room. Lonavla is a 45-minute drive from Shillim while Pune is a 1.5-hour drive away. Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport in Mumbai is approximately a 3-hour drive from the retreat. Each air-conditioned villa has spacious outdoor areas and a private spa treatment area. They come with a day bed. Private bathroom includes luxurious bath amenities a separate bathtub and shower. A 42-inch high definition TV, espresso coffee maker and in-room safe is provided. Guests can swim in the outdoor pool and experience a variety of body treatments during their stay. The hotel also offers pottery and cooking classes, mountain biking and other day activities. Terrazzo restaurant serves Indian and International cuisines and Mountain Bar & Bistro offers pasta and freshly stone-baked pizza. The Green Table is a spa restaurant that serves Mediterranean and Indian delights. Beverages can be relished at The Valley Bar while The Reserve has an impressive wine cellar. Tea House serves natural tea and interaction with the Chef can be had at the Chef's Table available at prior reservation only.Show full description
Opened March 2023. Set in Lonavala, 1.7 km from Lonavala Railway Station, Meritas Aura Resort offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a restaurant. The property is around 4 km from Kune Falls, 6.9 km from Bhushi Dam and 13 km from Lion's Point. The accommodation provides room service, a concierge service and luggage storage for guests. The units come with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a kettle, a shower, free toiletries and a desk. At the resort all rooms are fitted with bed linen and towels. You can play billiards at Meritas Aura Resort, and car hire is available. Languages spoken at the reception include English, Gujarati, Hindi and Marathi, and guests are invited to request information on the area when needed. Tiger Point is 13 km from the accommodation, while Adlabs Imagica is 23 km away. The nearest airport is Pune International Airport, 70 km from Meritas Aura Resort.Show full description
Set in Lonavala in the Maharashtra Region, located on the Pavana Dam, Resort Amanzi features an outdoor pool and views of the mountains. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. Free private parking is available on site. Certain rooms include a seating area for your convenience. You will find a kettle in the room. Every room is fitted with a private bathroom equipped with a bath or shower. The resort also offers car hire. Pune International Airport is 55 km from the property.Show full description
- Café Frichley – All Day Dining serves all-day Multicuisine delicacies that serves a wide spread of scrumptious buffet breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. -Asian Fusion - Offers a mix of Indian and Oriental flavors. -To end your day on a high spirits enjoy handcrafted beverages at our signature Tavern Bar. -For fitness and adventure seekers, visit fitness Centre, or enjoy Adventurous Activities like Zip line, Burma Bridge, Vertical Ladder -Make a splash with our most loved Wild Waters, a outdoor Water Park Theme with a Sunken Bar or take a refreshing dip in The Lagoon, a temperature-controlled Indoor Pool -Vayu Wellness Spa features relaxing Ayurvedic body massage, body wrap and facials. -We offer 8 State-of- the Art- Convention Facilities, Banquet Halls, Party Lawns spread over 32000 sq ft equipped with latest technology for seem less events.Show full description
Charming. Lovely interior design. RHYTHM, Lonavala offers accommodation in Lonavala. The resort has a year-round outdoor pool and fitness centre, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant. Free private parking is available on site. Every room at this resort is air conditioned and comes with a flat-screen TV. Certain rooms feature a seating area to relax in after a busy day. You will find a kettle in the room. Each room has a private bathroom equipped with a shower. For your comfort, you will find bath robes, free toiletries and a hair dryer. There is a 24-hour front desk at the property. You can play table tennis and billiards at the resort. The nearest airport is Pune International Airport, 57 km from the property.Show full description
This might be the most charming resort in Lonavala.
Relaxing atmosphere. Great restaurant. Set in Pune, 8.8 km from Aga Khan Palace, Amanora The Fern Hotels & Club offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. The property has a bar, as well as a restaurant serving Indian cuisine. The nearest airport is Pune International Airport, 10 km from Amanora The Fern Hotels & Club. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. Darshan Museum is 11 km from the hotel, while Pune Railway Station is 12 km from the property.Show full description
Set in Karjat, 45 km from Utsav Chowk, Radisson Blu Plaza Resort & Convention Centre Karjat offers accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and a fitness centre. Among the various facilities are a garden, a restaurant, as well as a bar. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a kids' club and free WiFi throughout the property. The resort offers a children's playground. You can play billiards at this 5-star resort, and the area is popular for cycling. Kharghar Railway Station is 45 km from Radisson Blu Plaza Resort & Convention Centre Karjat, while Kharghar Hills is 49 km from the property. The nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Mumbai Airport, 70 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Newly opened, December 2023. Situated in Panvel, Mangozzz Magical World has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, restaurant, and free WiFi throughout the property. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a children's playground. The accommodation features nightclub and room service. You can play billiards at the resort, and the area is popular for fishing. Speaking English and Hindi, staff are always on hand to help at the 24-hour front desk. The nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Mumbai Airport, 54 km from Mangozzz Magical World.Show full description
Beach front location. Charming. Stunning pool facilities.Opened June 2022. Set in Karjat, Oleander Farms, Karjat features an outdoor swimming pool, a garden and a bar. Featuring a concierge service, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. Certain units at the property feature a balcony with a mountain view. A buffet breakfast is available every morning at the resort. At Oleander Farms, Karjat you will find a restaurant serving Chinese, Indian and Italian cuisine. Vegetarian, halal and kosher options can also be requested. The accommodation offers a children's playground. The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire is available at Oleander Farms, Karjat. Around-the-clock information is available at the reception, where staff speak Bengali, English, Hindi and Marathi. The nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Mumbai Airport, 59 km from the resort.Show full description
Located in Mulshi, 35 km from Fergusson College, Golden Fields Resort A Unit Of Beaver Golden Fields provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Featuring a concierge service, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. The accommodation features room service, a 24-hour front desk and organising tours for guests. At the resort, every room is fitted with a desk, bed linen and a balcony with a mountain view. The private bathroom is equipped with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At Golden Fields Resort A Unit Of Beaver Golden Fields, rooms are fitted with air conditioning and a safety deposit box. The daily breakfast offers buffet, à la carte or continental options. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving Indian cuisine. Vegetarian and halal options can also be requested. Golden Fields Resort A Unit Of Beaver Golden Fields offers a children's playground. You can play darts at the resort, and car hire is available. Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum is 36 km from Golden Fields Resort A Unit Of Beaver Golden Fields, while Srimant Dagadusheth Halwai Ganapati Temple is 36 km away. The nearest airport is Pune International Airport, 49 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Offering an outdoor pool and spa centre, Residency Lake Resort and Spa is set in Mulshi in the Maharashtra Region. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar. There is a 24-hour front desk at the property. Pune is 38 km from Residency Lake Resort and Spa, while Lonavala is 32 km from the property. The nearest airport is Pune International Airport, 46 km from the property.Show full description
Elegant. Superb breakfast. Marriott Suites Pune is an all-suite pet-friendly hotel located in the Koregaon Park neighborhood. It is 5.4 km from Pune International Airport, 5.1 km from Phoenix Market City Mall and a 15 minute drive away from IT hubs such as EON IT Park, Business Bay, Commerce Zone and Magarpatta Cyber city. It is also close to local attractions like Osho Ashram that is 2.4 km away while Aga Khan Palace is 3.3 km and Shaniwar Wada is 7.5 km from the property. This all-suite hotel is equipped with an outdoor pool, a 24-hour fitness center, tennis and squash court, a Japanese-inspired spa, kids play area, game room, business center, two restaurants and an on-property night club. Each spacious suite features an expansive living room, full kitchen, a private balcony, a washer and dryer, plush bedding and top-quality entertainment options, as well as a well-lit, ergonomic work-space. Dining options include Senses, an all-day multi-cuisine restaurant, Sorriso that serves authentic Italian delicacies, the Cognac & Cigar Lounge and, 24-hour room service is available.Show full description
This luxury hotel has a highly rated breakfast and great tennis facilities!
Lords Central Hotel features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Matheran. Featuring a 24-hour front desk, this property also welcomes guests with a restaurant and a children's playground. Free WiFi is available. At the resort, each room comes with a balcony. Rooms are complete with a private bathroom equipped with a shower, guest rooms at Lords Central Hotel have a TV and air conditioning, and certain rooms include a patio. At the accommodation each room is equipped with bed linen and towels. You can play table tennis at Lords Central Hotel, and the area is popular for hiking. The nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Mumbai Airport, 68 km from the resort.Show full description
Close to beach front. Elegant. Comfortable beds. Situated in Pune, 49 km from Fergusson College, The Green Gate Resort Mulshi features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Some rooms at the property have a balcony with a mountain view. You can play billiards and table tennis at the hotel, and the area is popular for hiking. Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum is 50 km from The Green Gate Resort Mulshi, while FTII is 47 km from the property. The nearest airport is Pune International Airport, 64 km from the accommodation.Show full description
This small hotel has a great beach front location, super comfortable beds and very cosy rooms.
Opened November 2021. Located in Kolād, 50 km from Mulshi Lake and Dam, juSTa Rudra Resort & Spa provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Guests can have a drink at the bar. The resort will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a kettle, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. At juSTa Rudra Resort & Spa every room is equipped with bed linen and towels. Breakfast is available daily, and includes buffet, à la carte and continental options. The accommodation offers a sun terrace. You can play table tennis and tennis at juSTa Rudra Resort & Spa, and the area is popular for cycling. The nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Mumbai Airport, 116 km from the resort.Show full description
The Fern Residency, Mumbai 4-star Hotel has 84 exquisitely designed guest rooms that showcase designs inspired by the Indian script. Adjoining the hotel is The Acres Club which has the best sports and entertainment in Chembur, the hotel is very well connected to Mumbai important business and entertainment hubs. The Fern Residency, Mumbai is ideal for Business travelers to Mumbai. Located at Chembur which is one of Mumbais fastest developing business hubs and is recognized as being truly central Vashi, Bandra (BKC), Sion, Kurla, Ghatkopar, Vikhroli, Powai, Thane almost everything is within 20 minutes drive from our location. With the new expressway the Hotel is now only a quick 20 min drive from South Mumbai. There is a modern business centre and a quiet library. Laundry services are also available. Guests can also play tennis, bowling, squash and visit the gym at the on-site Acres Club. The Art House offers Indian, Chinese and Continental dishes.Show full description
Beach front location. Historic. Great value. Combining Greek and Egyptian designs, The Corinthians Resort & Club is a 15-minute drive from MG Road and Magarpatta City. It offers a full-service spa and several indoor and outdoor activities. The hotel has facilities for tennis and cricket. Those who prefer the indoors can enjoy the badminton court, game room, and library. Featuring large windows, the air-conditioned rooms have a flat-screen TV and tea/coffee making facilities. The en suite bathrooms offer a hairdryer and shower. The Corinthians Resort & Club is 25-minute drive from Pune Railway Station and 40 minutes’ drive from Pune Airport. Hinjawadi IT Park is a 20-minute drive away. Indian and Mediterranean dishes are served at Salsa restaurant, while Pyramisa offers Indian and Chinese food. A large selection of beers can be sampled at 1st Brew House.Show full description
Marriott Executive Apartments offers pet friendly accommodation with splendid lake or hill views. It features an outdoor pool and a kids pool. Laundromat use is free. Each spacious apartment features living and dining areas and a bathroom with shower cubicles, hairdryer and bidet. They are fitted with cable TV and a DVD player. The kitchen boasts a convection oven, microwave and a dishwasher. Marriott Executive Apartments Mumbai is within 6 km of Kanjurmarg Train Station and 7.6 km from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport. Guests can go for a run along the jogging track, exercise in the gym or relax at the spa. Yoga sessions can be arranged. Other facilities include a kids’ play area and beauty salon. Crimson offers all-day dining of international dishes, while Mayouchi serves a range of Asian dishes. Italian cuisine can be found at Lake View Cafe and Indian food is available at Nawab Saheb. Other dining options include 2 bars and a deli. Room service is available.Show full description
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