maharashtra

maharashtra

pick a budget or a base below — we'll quote your dates.

room budget, per nightup to ₹20k

our favourites

the stays we’d put our own family in first.

le meridien mahabaleshwar
three teddies — worth the journey

mahabaleshwar

le meridien mahabaleshwar

The gold standard for a luxury hill station break near Mumbai.

typically

₹18.5kper night

taj mahal tower
three teddies — worth the journey

south mumbai

taj mahal tower

The most practical way to experience the Taj legend.

typically

₹19kper night

the st. regis mumbai
three teddies — worth the journey

south mumbai

the st. regis mumbai

The gold standard for a city stay that feels like a vacation.

typically

₹30kper night

the empresa hotel
one teddy — family-ready

andheri

the empresa hotel

A solid choice for those who need to be in the heart of Andheri West's social or media scene.

typically

₹5.5kper night

ramada plaza by wyndham palm grove
one teddy — family-ready

andheri

ramada plaza by wyndham palm grove

A nostalgic favorite that wins on location.

typically

₹9.5kper night

by budget

smart rooms, sharp prices — still family-vetted

le meridien mahabaleshwar
three teddies — worth the journey

mahabaleshwar

le meridien mahabaleshwar

The gold standard for a luxury hill station break near Mumbai.

typically

₹18.5kper night

taj mahal tower
three teddies — worth the journey

south mumbai

taj mahal tower

The most practical way to experience the Taj legend.

typically

₹19kper night

the empresa hotel
one teddy — family-ready

andheri

the empresa hotel

A solid choice for those who need to be in the heart of Andheri West's social or media scene.

typically

₹5.5kper night

bloom hotel - worli
one teddy — family-ready

south mumbai

bloom hotel - worli

A reliable, no-nonsense base for those who prioritize a great bed and a clean room over sprawling space.

typically

₹9.5kper night

ramada plaza by wyndham palm grove
one teddy — family-ready

andheri

ramada plaza by wyndham palm grove

A nostalgic favorite that wins on location.

typically

₹9.5kper night

by teddies

worth the stay — we’d happily send our own family here

the empresa hotel
one teddy — family-ready

andheri

the empresa hotel

A solid choice for those who need to be in the heart of Andheri West's social or media scene.

typically

₹5.5kper night

bloom hotel - worli
one teddy — family-ready

south mumbai

bloom hotel - worli

A reliable, no-nonsense base for those who prioritize a great bed and a clean room over sprawling space.

typically

₹9.5kper night

ramada plaza by wyndham palm grove
one teddy — family-ready

andheri

ramada plaza by wyndham palm grove

A nostalgic favorite that wins on location.

typically

₹9.5kper night

novotel juhu beach hotel
one teddy — family-ready

andheri

novotel juhu beach hotel

The best value-for-money beachfront stay in Mumbai.

typically

₹10.5kper night

moxy andheri west
one teddy — family-ready

andheri

moxy andheri west

A breath of fresh air for travelers who find traditional hotels boring.

typically

₹12kper night

by neighbourhood

Glass towers, single-screen cinemas. Base for flights, not sights.

sofitel bkc
two teddies — a family favourite

andheri

sofitel bkc

A must-book for business travelers or families who prioritize high-quality vegetarian food.

typically

₹20kper night

jw marriott juhu
two teddies — a family favourite

andheri

jw marriott juhu

The definitive choice for an upscale Mumbai staycation or a high-status business trip.

typically

₹23.5kper night

the empresa hotel
one teddy — family-ready

andheri

the empresa hotel

A solid choice for those who need to be in the heart of Andheri West's social or media scene.

typically

₹5.5kper night

ramada plaza by wyndham palm grove
one teddy — family-ready

andheri

ramada plaza by wyndham palm grove

A nostalgic favorite that wins on location.

typically

₹9.5kper night

novotel juhu beach hotel
one teddy — family-ready

andheri

novotel juhu beach hotel

The best value-for-money beachfront stay in Mumbai.

typically

₹10.5kper night

best for the younglings

quiet floors, a cot that actually arrives, and a kitchen for the bottles.

le meridien mahabaleshwar
three teddies — worth the journey

mahabaleshwar

le meridien mahabaleshwar

The gold standard for a luxury hill station break near Mumbai.

typically

₹18.5kper night

taj mahal tower
three teddies — worth the journey

south mumbai

taj mahal tower

The most practical way to experience the Taj legend.

typically

₹19kper night

the st. regis mumbai
three teddies — worth the journey

south mumbai

the st. regis mumbai

The gold standard for a city stay that feels like a vacation.

typically

₹30kper night

sofitel bkc
two teddies — a family favourite

andheri

sofitel bkc

A must-book for business travelers or families who prioritize high-quality vegetarian food.

typically

₹20kper night

jw marriott juhu
two teddies — a family favourite

andheri

jw marriott juhu

The definitive choice for an upscale Mumbai staycation or a high-status business trip.

typically

₹23.5kper night

know before you go

everything else, at a glance.

when to go

sep–aprsweet spot
oct–marpeak
jun–mayoff-season

who loves it

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quick facts

direct flightsyes
veg & jainexcellent
best monthssep–apr
why maharashtra

mumbai's rush, hill-station air, cliffside cave temples. pace it.

Imagine India, then compress it. You have Mumbai, the financial capital, a city that never sleeps, where ambition and grit are palpable in the humid air. You have Pune, the cultural capital, with its relaxed vibe and historic Maratha architecture. You have the Konkan coast, with its beaches, fishing villages, and mango orchards.

And then you have the caves. Ajanta and Ellora are UNESCO World Heritage sites, carved into basalt cliffs between the 2nd century BCE and the 10th century CE. The scale is breathtaking. The detail is astonishing. The silence inside is profound.

Maharashtra is overwhelming. It's hot, it's crowded, it's noisy. But it's also beautiful, vibrant, and deeply rewarding. Give yourself time to explore beyond Mumbai. The state has so much more to offer.

Best from October to March, when the weather is cooler and drier. Pair with a week in Rajasthan for a completely different experience of India.