Panchgani Hotels

Panchgani has been a favorite summer retreat for the city dwellers for long. A small town one stop before Mahabaleshwar this little hill station was for those who wanted to be away from the crowds. Now although not as crowded as Mahabaleshwar, Panchgani also receives comparable number of visitors as Mahabaleshwar.

Being the favorite hill station of the rich and elite from Mumbai and Pune, Panchgani has many bungalows and luxury hotels offering good amenities to cater to the needs of the tourists to Panchgani.

Sai Palace

A mid range hotel Sai Palace is on the Panchgani - Mahabaleshwar road between Panchgani and Parsi point. Sai Palace has a guilding with family rooms and a restaurant and valley view cottages behind the main building. Sai Palace has budget rooms also.

Recommended hotel for large families and groups amongst Panchgani Hotels - Click here to visit the website of this Panchgani Hotel

Umbrella Inn

A hotel of the Reliable Group Panchgani  Umbrella inn is a midsize resort built in a distinct Victorian style, is an off beat resort ideal for groups and family get togethers with a farm house feel to it. Located in Bhilar this about a kilometer off the main Panchgani Mahabaleshwar route.

Recommended hotel for couples and groups amongst Panchgani Hotels - Click here to visit the website of this Panchgani Hotel

Belscot

Belscot is another property of Reliable Group in Panchgani. An individual well furnished bungalow near the Anjuman Islam school on the Panchgani Mahabaleshwar route Belscot is a great place to stay if you are on a family trip to Panchgani.

Recommended bungalow in Panchgani for families amongst Panchgani Hotels - Click here to visit the website of this Panchgani Hotel

Green Gables

One of the resorts in Panchgani which caters only to groups Green gables is an adventure resort in Khingar a secluded area in Panchgani. With dormitories of different sizes this resort is ideal for school and college picnics too.

Green Gables also rents out its lawns for arranging weddings and receptions.

Recommended hotel for groups amongst Panchgani Hotels - Click here to visit the website of this Panchgani Hotel

Animish 

Animish is one of the most popular bungalows on rent in Panchgani. Located in a very secluded spot off the Panchgani - Mahabaleshwar route near the Anjuman islan school this bungalow is very weel designed for gamilies with spacious rooms and also a basement.

Recommended bungalow in for families amongst Panchgani Hotels - Click here to visit the website of this Panchgani Hotel

Hira Baug   

One of the newest additions to hotels in Panchgani Hirabaug is located atop a hillock in Bhilar. With a great view of the valleys Hira Baug is probably the hotel with the best view in Panchgani. With well furnished spacious rooms and open spaces Hira Baug is a good retreat to enjoy a holiday in Panchgani.

 

Recommended hotel for families amongst Panchgani Hotels - Click here to visit the website of this Panchgani Hotel

Baba Inn 

the most luxurious amongst bungalows in Panchgani on the Panchgani - Mahabaleshwar route just by the road over looking the hills of Bhilar Baba Inn is a great place to arrange your stay in Panchgani. You have the option of renting the entire bungalow or a single room in Baba Inn.

Recommended hotel for couples and families amongst Panchgani Hotels - Click here to visit the website of this Panchgani Hotel

Wonder Woods

One of the best resorts in Panchgani with cottages and tree houses placed around a heritage bungalow wonder woods is a great place for families. With a honeymoon suit, a family room and a couple room in the bungalow and concept rooms around the bungalow atop trees and tents there is a lot of thought that has gone in making this resort.

Recommended hotel for couples groups and families amongst Panchgani Hotels - Click here to visit the website of this Panchgani Hotel

Paragliding in Panchgani

Om Shanti Paragliding is an authorized paragliding operators in Panchgani. They also conduct training in paragliding apart from tandem flights. Om Shanti is partners of puneritraveller.com for paragliding in Panchgani.

Hope these reviews are helpful in making your decision when choosing your hotel to stay in Panchgani. If you want to review any hotels in Panchgani please  write to puneritraveller@gmail.com 

Diveagar Hotels

Diveagar along with Shrivardhan and Harihareshwar is one of the destinations around Mumbai and Pune at the perfect distance for a quick get away, its neither too close nor too far! With Murud Janjira also just a ferry ride away from Dighi; 15 kms from Diveagar, its not surprising that this region has been frequented by tourists from Mumbai and Pune.

There are many resorts and hotels in Diveagar and after MTDC introduced the bed and breakfast scheme, almost all the houses here offer accommodation or food to the tourists. Living in a homestay in Diveagar also adds to the flavor of the holiday with a new experience although they might not be able to offer all the amenities that you would find in Diveagar hotels.

Pearl Resort          

One of the bigger resorts in Diveagar, Pearl resort is spread over a large 3 acre campus. With 26 rooms which include luxury suits, deluxe rooms and family cottages along with open spaces & kids play area and ample parking space within the campus Pearl Resort is an ideal accommodation option for families.

Recommended hotel for families amongst Diveagar Hotels - Click here to visit the website of this Diveagar Hotel

MH 12

MH 12 is amongst the mid range hotels in Diveagar with 12 rooms, hence the name MH 12!! They also have hotels in Shrivardhan and Harihareshwar. With AC and non AC rooms and an inhouse restaurant which in fact serves quite good food MH 12 is located at a walking distance from the Diveagar beach.

Recommended hotel for groups amongst Diveagar Hotels - Click here to visit the website of this Diveagar Hotel

Abhijeet Guest House

Abhijeet Guest House at 5 minutes walking distance from the beach is just the perfect place to stay if you are looking for a budget accommodation in Diveagar for a group or a large family. They have rooms on the ground floor as well as the first floor including a AC double bedroom on the first floor. They do not serve lunch or dinner.

Recommended hotel for groups and large families amongst Diveagar Hotels - Click here to visit the website of this Diveagar Hotel

Atharva Nivas

Atharva Nivas is located near the famous Diveagar temple from where the golden mask of Ganpati was unfortunately stolen recently. Atharva Nivas is ideal for groups with large dormitories. This MTDC approved facility in Diveagar also has double bedrooms for families. Atharva Nivas serves nly breakfast and tea however on prior order lunch and dinner also is arranged.

Recommended hotel for groups amongst Diveagar Hotels - Click here to visit the website of this Diveagar Hotel

Om Holiday Home

Om Holiday Home is a small guest house in Diveagar with four spacious rooms with attached toilets. With four double bedrooms where additional beds can be laid out if necessary this Om Holiday Home serves home made food. You can also enjoy delicious home made veg and non veg traditional delicacies like 'modak' 'ghavan chatni' and 'amboli chatni' here.

Recommended hotel for couples amongst Diveagar Hotels - Click here to visit the website of this Diveagar Hotel

Jai Malhar Nivas

Jai Malhar Nivas is a homestay in Diveagar with spacious rooms and a homely ambiance. Located very near the 'Roop Narayan' temple and less than 5 minutes walk away from the Diveagar beach Jai Malhar Nivas is a good option if you want a home stay experience in Diveagar. Jai Malhar Nivas serves home made food.

Recommended hotel for families amongst Diveagar Hotels - Click here to visit the website of this Diveagar Hotel

Mathra Holiday Home 

Mathura holiday home is located slightly away from the beach near Anand Yatri holiday home. Its almost 10 minutes walk from the beach. Although the distance might be a deterrent the amazingly delicious pure veg food this homestay in Diveagar serves augurs well and makes up for it, after all catering is their primary business!

Recommended hotel for families amongst Diveagar Hotels - Click here to visit the website of this Diveagar Hotel

Ameya Guest House

If you are looking for a real homestay experience in Diveagar this is the place that you need to go to. With a very homely ambiance Ameya Guest House has almost everything like a regular home in Diveagar set in a spacious 'wadi'. Ameya Guest house also serves delicious home made food. Do not expect anything that you might find in regular hotels in Diveagar!

Recommended hotel for families amongst Diveagar Hotels - Click here to visit the website of this Diveagar Hotel

Hope these reviews are helpful in making your decision when choosing your hotel to stay in Diveagar. If you want to review any hotels in Diveagar please  write to puneritraveller@gmail.com 
 

Tarkarli Hotels

Tarkarli the celebrated destination of M.T.D.C in Malvan taluka of the southern Konkan district of Sindhudurg is everything a traveler looks forward to. A beach destination unique in its own rights Tarkarli, Malvan and Devbaug is the only stretch of Konkan beaches where one could experience snorkeling and s.c.u.b.a diving in Maharashtra. M.T.D.C has its resorts in Tarkarli however it is quite insufficient to cater to the sheer volume of visitors to this beautiful beach destination.

Notwithstanding the number of Tarkarli hotels and resorts in Tarkarli, many home stays also have come up in Tarkarli offering good accommodation option and what makes it an appealing is the food that they serve made in the authentic malvani culinary style!

Manorama Niwas

Located right by the beach Manorama niwas has three separate cottages with with w and three rooms. Set in a spacious campus this 'home stay' type resort in Tarkarli has a good view of the sea and also a direct access to the beach. Manorama Niwas is located between Tarkarli MTDC abd the 'varcha' Tarkarli.

Recommended hotel for families amongst Tarkarli Hotels - Click here to visit the website of this Tarkarli Hotel

Siddhivinayak Beach Resort 

Excellent as reviewed by the 'Tripadvisor' users Siddhivinayak beach resort enjoys one of the best locations in Devbaug Tarkarli. Located right by the beach this resort has cottage rooms, family rooms and dormitories. Siddhivinayak beach resort is famous for the sea food it serves. They also run a water sports facility - Sapna water Sports and boating in the Tsunami island.

Recommended hotel for families and groups amongst Tarkarli Hotels - Click here to visit the website of this Tarkarli Hotel

Shripad Beach Resort

Shripad beach resort is located between Tarkarli and Devbaug sangam. This beach resort also enjoys a splendid location right next to the beach. Shripad beach resort has five cottage rooms and has dining area between the cottages. Although slightly cramped the vast expanse of the beach right in front of the cottages more than make up for the lack of room within the campus!

Recommended hotel for couples amongst Tarkarli Hotels - Click here to visit the website of this Tarkarli Hotel

Aai - Shubhangi Beach Resort

A small intimate resort with just two rooms right on the beach this beach resort in Tarkarli is reputed for the dedicated service they offer.

One of the previous comments by a guest - 

'Huge thanks to you for listing the hotels and resorts in Malvan. We stayed at Aai beach home, and it was the most awesome experience ever!!Homely, cozy, peaceful and mind blowingly beautiful....It was simply 5 star treatment at tapri prices!!! Thanks again!!' says it all i guess!

Recommended hotel for couples amongst Tarkarli Hotels - Click here to visit the website of this Tarkarli Hotel

Tian Beach Resort

Located in Chivla beach Tian beach resort is one of the few resorts in Malvan which has a multi cuisine restaurant. With rooms built in typical 'Goan budget resorts' style, with a beautiful location, famed as the most beautiful cove in Malvan to enjoy a sunset, Tian beach resort is one of the best amongst Malvan Hotels to arrange your stay in Malvan.

Recommended hotel for couples amongst Tarkarli Hotels - Click here to visit the website of this Tarkarli Hotel

Gods Garden Beach Resort

Nestled in a secluded spot right by the beach near Devbaug Sangam Gods Garden beach resort enjoys the best location amongst hotels in Devbaug. God's garden has two separate cottages with 5 cottage rooms in all. God's garden also has boats and water sorts facilities in Tsunami islands.

Recommended hotel for groups amongst Tarkarli Hotels - Click here to visit the website of this Tarkarli Hotel

Gananayak Resort

A home stay kinda resort in Devbaug Gananayak resort is again famous for the delicious Malvani cuisines it dishes out. A small resort with just 2 A/C and a non room Gananayak resort is at walking distance from the beach. If you are a large family or a group Gananayak resort would be just the perfect place to stay in as you can rent the entire place for yourselves!!

Recommended hotel for large families and groups amongst Tarkarli Hotels - Click here to visit the website of this Tarkarli Hotel

Om Shiv Shakti Nivas

Om Shiv Shakti Nivas is a home stay in Tarkarli. Only familes are allowed in this home stay. One of the few places in Tarkarli which serves only pure veg food Om Shiv Shakti Nivas is the place to stay in if you want to enjoy authentic malvani vegetarian cuisines.

Recommended pure veg hotel for families amongst Tarkarli Hotels - Click here to visit the website of this Tarkarli Hotel

Kubal Home Stay

Kubal home stay is a bungalow located between Malvan and Tarkarli. Located at a 5 minutes distance from the beach Kubal Home Stay is an economic stay option in Tarkarli and is ideally located to explore both Malvan and Tarkarli. Kubal Home Stay also has a small kitchen and also serves food on prior order.

Recommended economy hotel for large families and groups amongst Tarkarli Hotels - Click here to visit the website of this Tarkarli Hotel

Hope these reviews are helpful in making your decision when choosing your hotel to stay in Tarkarli. If you want to review any hotels in Tarkarli please  write to puneritraveller@gmail.com 

Alibaug Hotels

Alibaug is one of the most visited beach destination in Maharashtra due to the sheer proximity to the cities of Mumbai and Pune. Just a ferry ride away Alibaug though about 100 kms by road can be reached in less than an hour by boat!

With many beaches one after the other, each of which is a destination in itself, Alibaug is one of the first konkan beaches to have star rated hotels. In this blog we will try to review the mid range hotels and home stays in Alibaug.

Sai Savali

Located right on the beach on the shores of Kihim this M.T.D.C approved facility scores over the other hotels in Alibaug on account of its location. Sai Savali offers a unpretentious homely ambiance just perfect to relax away from the city. Sai Savali has six well furnished rooms with a large dining area by the beach   

Recommended hotel for a home stay experience amongst Alibaug Hotels - Click here to visit the website of this Alibaug Hotel 

Yellow House 

Located in Agarsure 2 kilometers from Kihim Yellow House is famous for the non - veg food it dishes out in the traditional kokani culinary style. Yellow House has A/C Deluxe, non A/C Deluxe and economy rooms with attached bath & toilets to suit the varying requirements of its guests.

Recommended hotel for groups amongst Alibaug Hotels - Click here to visit the website of this Alibaug Hotel

Prasanna Lunch Home

Prasanna has three accommodation options, a bungalow - Anusheel, ideal for a large family, Ahaar with economic rooms for groups and cottages and A/C & non A/C rooms along with the lunch home.

Prasanna lunch home is reputed to serve the best non-veg food in Kihim

Recommended hotel for family and groups amongst Alibaug Hotels - Click here to visit the website of this Alibaug Hotel

Samudra Manthan

With a maximum capacity of 30 Samudra Manthan is a small resort just under 5 minutes walk away from the Kihim beach with six rooms and a large courtyard. With ample open spaces and a private terrace Samudra manthan is an ideal place to arrange your stay If you are visiting Kihim in a group

Recommended hotel for groups amongst Alibaug Hotels - Click here to visit the website of this Alibaug Hotel

Sagar Darshan

With A/C rooms for couples and large spacious rooms for families Sagar darshan is one of the hotels in Kihim that is located very close to the beach.

Recommended hotel for families and couples amongst Alibaug Hotels - Click here to visit the website of this Alibaug Hotel

Nagaon is one of the most romantic beaches in Alibaug with a vast expanse of the Nagaon beach lined with 'suru' trees extending endlessly onto Akshi another beautiful beach to the north of Nagaon. 

Green Wood Cottage

Set in a sprawling four acre campus, Green Wood Cottages two cottages with spacious rooms and six rooms in all, four in one cottage and 2 in another.

Green Wood Cottages is run by a Keralite family and is one of the few places in Alibaug where you could savor authentic south indian cuisines

Recommended hotel for families and couples amongst Alibaug Hotels - Click here to visit the website of this Alibaug Hotel in Nagaon

Rukmini Cottage

Located close to the Nagaon beach Rukmini cottage has 4 tastefully furnished duplex rooms rooms with double beds and extra beds to accommodate groups Rukmini cottage is a great place for groups to enjoy a holiday in Nagaon.

Veg and non veg delicious home cooked food is served in the dining area arranged amongst the trees with cots & hammocks 

Recommended hotel for families and couples amongst Alibaug Hotels - Click here to visit the website of this Alibaug Hotel in Nagaon 

Hope these reviews are helpful in making your decision when choosing your hotel to stay in Alibaug. If you want to review any hotels in Alibaug please  write to puneritraveller@gmail.com  

Ganpatipule Hotels

Ganpatipule the famed beach holiday spot has been a prime beach destination in Maharashtra ever since M.T.D.C set up their beach resort right in front of the Swambhu Ganpati temple also called the paschim dwar devta.

Slowly but steadily private investors got into the tourism sector here and many hotels in Ganpatipule have come up with good amenities to cater to the increasing need of the tourists visiting Ganpatipule.

Abhishek Beach Resort

Amongst the pioneering resorts in Ganpatipule Abhishek Beach Resort is spread over 8 acres of land and is located on a hill slope amidst lush green mango groves. Abhishek Beach Resort has a direct access to the Ganpatipule beach
 
Recommended amongst Ganpatipule Hotels- Click here to visit the website of this Ganpatipule Hotel

Atharva Residency

A set of five identical bungalows Atharva Residency is located in Malgund almost equidistant from the malgund beach and the Ganpatipule beach. Unlike Hotels in Ganpatipule, Atharva Residency has a homely ambiance and is perfect for families. Entire bungalow or independent rooms can be rented out in Atharva Residency

Recommended amongst Ganpatipule Hotels for families - Click here to visit the website of this Ganpatipule Hotel

Arnav Cottages

With four identical a/c cottages Arnav cottages is located in Ril on the way to Jaigad fort from Ganpatipule. If you are looking for solitude this resort in Ganpatipule is ideal. Arnav cottage has a inhouse restaurant which serves only pure veg food. Alcohol and non-veg food is not allowed

They are also manufacturers of mango pulp 'RIL' and if you want to get fome great Ratnagiri alphonso mango pulp you can buy it here.

Recommended pure veg hotel amongst Ganpatipule Hotels - Click here to visit the website of this Ganpatipule Hotel

Shri Swayambhu Lodge 

A clean MTDC Approved facility Shri Swayambhu Lodge is a budget accommodation option in Ganpatipule. Located on top of the slope leading to the Ganpatipule temple few rooms of this lodge also enjoys great view of the ocean. They also have a horse in case you want to go horse riding!

Recommended budget hotel amongst Ganpatipule Hotels - Click here to visit the website of this Ganpatipule Hotel

Atharva Lodge 

Atharva lodge is a bungalow converted into an economic lodge very close to the Ganpatipule temple. Located about 10 minutes walk from the temple Atharva lodge has 11 rooms and can accommodate about 50 people comfortably. few of the rooms are also fitted with a/c.

Recommended hotel for large groups amongst Ganpatipule Hotels - Click here to visit the website of this Ganpatipule Hotel 

Athithi Parinay

Atithi Parinay located on the banks of a river is designed in a way so that it merges into the sanguine environ. There are rustic A/C and non A/C cottages, tree houses and outdoor tents to enjoy a fun filled vacation staying in touch with nature yet without compromising a comfortable stay. Atithi Parinay is a family resort and Alcohol and non-veg food is not allowed within the premises.

Recommended hotel for a home stay experience amongst Ganpatipule Hotels - Click here to visit the website of this Ganpatipule Hotel


O'nest Home Stay

Located in the interior Konkan in a quiet place called Devrukh O'nest Resort is just 40kms away from Ratnagiri. Stay here if you want to experience the lush green interiors of the Konkan land! visit places of interest like forts, temples, beaches, waterfalls, back waters or even take a short trek in the jungles of Konkan. Onest Home Stay has a/c & non a/c rooms and individual cottages.

Recommended hotel for a home stay experience amongst Ganpatipule Hotels - Click here to visit the website of this Ganpatipule Hotel

Hope these reviews are helpful in making your decision when choosing your hotel to stay in Ganpatipule. If you want to review any hotels in Ganpatipule please  write to puneritraveller@gmail.com



 

 

Harihareshwar Hotels

Harihareshwar located in the southern most end of the coastline of Raigad district is a great holiday destination in Maharashtra. Tourism in Harihareshwar has been on a upswing ever since M.T.D.C introduced the bed and breakfast scheme (Harihareshwar homestays) and a few hotels also have spawned across this small village.

Puneritraveller.com has reviewed a few hotels in Harihareshwar and also have included a few in Harihareshwar Hotels page of the Harihareshwar page under the beaches section of the website.. 

The Nest

The Nest is a mid-sized resort with eight separate cottages built in a rustic style. Located very close to the Harihareshwar temple and the Harihareshwar beach near M.T.D.C this is a good place to stay especially if you are visiting Harihareshwar in a group.

Harihareshwar Hotels recommended for groups - Click here to visit the website of this Harihareshwar hotel.

Saiba

One of the first hotels in Harihareshwar, rather amongst the first ones to offer accommodation in Harihareshwar under the bed and breakfast scheme Saiba is located very close to the Harihareshwar bus stand. Saiba has four spacious bedrooms with attached toilets (Indian). This Homestay in Harihareshwar has a swimming pool (rather a water tank) for kids to splash around!!

Harihareshwar Hotels recommended for families - Click here to visit the website of this Harihareshwar hotel.

Shrama Safalya

A home stay nestled amidst a spacious 'wadi' with attached and non attached rooms and also a dormitory Shrama Safalya is a place meant only for families. Shrama Safalya serves only pure veg food and for that matter the best veg food prepared in rhe very authentic Kokani style.

If you want to enjoy the very essence of a home stay experience the is the place that you need to head to!

Harihareshwar Hotels recommended for best home stay experience - Click here to visit the website of this Harihareshwar hotel.

Green Gate 

Green Gate is amongst the newest additions to the resorts in Harihareshwar. Arguably the most well maintained amongst Harihareshwar resorts Green Gate is an initiative by Dr Dayalal Jain. Green Gate serves only pure veg food.

If you are looking for modern amenities in this small village Green Gate is your best bet.

Harihareshwar Hotels recommended for best amenities - Click here to visit the website of this Harihareshwar hotel.

Hope these reviews are helpful in making your decision when choosing your hotel to stay in Harihareshwar. If you want to review any hotels in Harihareshwar please  write to puneritraveller@gmail.com