The 10 best hotels in Matheran, India

August 18, 2022 Alida England

Matheran is all about the views. Easily accessible via scenic rail from Mumbai, this refuge in the Sahyadri Hills is blissfully free of motor vehicles and affords nearly three dozen lookouts over the Western Ghats and the region's village-dotted plains. Porcupine Point is anything but prickly—rather, it’s an ideal spot for gorgeous sunsets, especially at the aptly named Panorama Point. Avid hikers hit the densely forested and wildlife-rich route to the ruins of Prabalgad Fort.
Restaurants in Matheran

1. Girivihar Hotel

MG Road, Matheran 410102 India
Excellent
46%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
2%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 121 reviews

Girivihar Hotel

This a hotel with 14 rooms, with veranda, children's park, beautiful ambiance, with excellent meals.

peace of nature girivihar resort matheran

Reviewed By arunt923

I am grateful that place and made such good and comfortable arrangements for everything. We had an amazing time. staff are very professional...they use a very good aroma.. peace of nature girivihar resort

2. Radha Cottage - Heritage Resort

Pandey Road Matheran Hill Station, Matheran 410102 India
Excellent
77%
Good
18%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 353 reviews

Radha Cottage - Heritage Resort

Amidst the lush greens of Matheran, sheltered from the chaos of the city, Radha Cottage is your go-to place to unwind after a hectic week, or just spend quality time with your loved ones. Laden with archaic grace, the 125-year-old heritage property of Radha Cottage guarantees a royal yet welcoming experience. The prime bungalow was originally the dwelling of Sir Pherozeshah Mehta. The 3rd president of Congress, fondly known as the Lion of Bombay, whose statue stands proud in front of the BMC HQs. The vintage aesthetic of the bungalow has been preserved with only a few modifications done to cater to the requirements of this day and age. The noteworthy wooden fittings illuminate the vibe of aristocratic nobility. Furthermore, the one-acre-wide spacious property, brimming with greenery, guarantees a grandiose stay. Since the property is about a kilometre from the unrest of the market, guests can relish the feeling of tranquillity and calm. The sought after 7-point-circle, including Sunrise Point and One Tree Hill Point, starts not more than 5 minutes away, and guests can be enthralled with the charm of Matheran. The little chowk, with its romantic aura, is an excellent place for couples to enjoy a dreamy walk. On returning back to Radha Cottage, guests can savour the rich Maharashtrian cuisine, the pièce de résistance of which, is Puran Poli. One can enjoy the ambience of antiquity while sipping on a relaxing cup of tea. The exquisite vintage aura combined with the pristine element of nature is sure to provide an enchanting experience.

Small reunion of College friends

Reviewed By Nitin9575

Our group of engineering friends decide to have a small get together and needed a place accessible from Nashik, Mumbai and Pune. We decided Matheran and looked for a good hotel we finalised Radha Cottage and booked the entire heritage Bunglow for us. Next things couldn’t have been better. Extremely well maintained amongst nature, Radha Cottage is really beautiful place in Matheran Courteous staff and excellent food added joy to our meeting after a long Covid break. All together, Radha cottage is enjoyable place for family as well as friends trip and very much affordable for the service and class it offers.

3. Hotel Kumar Plaza

Plot No. 149, M.G. Road Opp.Telephone Exchange; Dist. Raigad- Pin, Matheran 410102 India
Excellent
60%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
3%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 817 reviews

Hotel Kumar Plaza

If you’re looking for a family-friendly hotel in Matheran, look no further than Hotel Kumar Plaza. For those interested in checking out popular landmarks while visiting Matheran, Hotel Kumar Plaza is located a short distance from Porcupine Point (Sunset Point) (1.3 mi) and Hart Point (1.5 mi). The rooms offer a flat screen TV, air conditioning, and a desk, and getting online is possible, as free internet access is available, allowing you to rest and refresh with ease. Hotel Kumar Plaza features a 24 hour front desk, room service, and a concierge. In addition, as a valued Hotel Kumar Plaza guest, you can enjoy a pool and free breakfast that are available on-site. While staying at Hotel Kumar Plaza, you may want to check out Hotel Panorama Restaurant (0.3 mi) which is a short walk away. Matheran is also home to Prabal Fort, a popular historic site that is not too far from Hotel Kumar Plaza. The staff at Hotel Kumar Plaza looks forward to serving you during your upcoming visit.

Stay at Kumar Plaza (Matheran) and Excellent Service

Reviewed By rajeshpujari2908

I had recently travelled to Matheran and the bookings were found to be full in all the hotels. But I was keen to book hotel room at Kumar Plaza. I had a wonderful guest experience through support of Vandana from Kumar Plaza who not only booked a room but also kept consistent follow up on my stay and if anything was missing. Undoubtedly our stay has been wonderful but the customer service was exceptional. We would definitely plan to stay again in our next trip in Kumar Plaza only. Thank you Rajesh

4. Horseland Hotel And Mountain Spa

Vitthalrao Kotwal Road Opp Shabbirbhai Birayani Wala, Matheran 410102 India
Excellent
39%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
7%
Terrible
10%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 457 reviews

Horseland Hotel And Mountain Spa

One of the most scenic resorts in the Hills of Matheran, Horseland Hotel is a must visit for all travel goers and holidayers. Maintaining the perfect balance between Economy, activity and Luxury, Horseland Hotel and Mountain Spa is the vacation home for everyone. Child-Friendly? With activities like Horse Riding, Feeding the Bunnies, Hikes and Adventure Shows to keep your children occupied and enthralled, you'll barely worry about how they're going to be entertained. We have a list of activities that vary with every day and are sure to keep your kids involved. Or perhaps it's a trip for two or a group of friends? If you're an adventure buff, seek no more. We have hikes, treks and the scenic beauty of Matheran for people to get lost in (but always found!). The evenings are full of fun events like Karaoke, dancing, bonfires and a variety of exciting and fun activities. Whether you're a family, a group of friends or a couple looking for the perfect romantic getaway, the Horseland Hotel is your ideal destination spot for that relaxing holiday you deserve.

Our review about our stay at Horseland matheran

Reviewed By Poojaaaraghuwanshi

Completely satisfied and happy about our stay at Horseland! The staff, the activities and most importantly the food! Everything was worth the money. Hands down has to be the best experience ever. Definitely would be out go to now and would recommend it to each and all!

5. Westend Hotel

R.C.Church Road, Next to Matheran Police St., Matheran 410102 India
Excellent
43%
Good
44%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
2%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 747 reviews

Westend Hotel

Westend Hotel with 29 cottages and 4 tents are brimming with old world charm, what with their beautiful old British-style preserved architecture and spacious verandas. From the minute you step in, you almost wonder if such hotels exist. And to think, its mere 2 hours away from the hustle and bustle of city life. Tucked away in the forest, all you will see are the tree tops and hear only the sounds of the forest. The beautiful Lake Charlotte is just 10 minutes away as is the main bazaar and a few of the famous viewpoints. The sole aim of the hotel is to make you relax. Trek through the forest, amble along the natural red mud paths, take a horse ride to the various tourist attractions, play the numerous indoor-outdoor games, soak in the silence or just laze on the hammocks, there's enough and more to keep you busy for as long as your stay. And whatever you choose to do, you'll certainly leave with a rejuvenated mind.

3 Nights of delightful experience

Reviewed By Kanved

We checked in Westend Hotel, Matheran on 24th May and checkout of on 27th May. I’d try to avoid the location details of the resort, which are covered in the other posts, and would try to summarise our stay experience that had many pros and some cons. ++ Cons- Not Showstoppers, but resolving them will earn that extra half a point to make the entire customer experience -5/5. Phones don’t work- We had mentioned as part of the booking that we’d be checking in late in the evening on 24th May ( after 6 PM IST). However I decided to call the front desk @ 2 PM to reiterate that I’d be coming a bit late. I browsed through their website and called on the numbers as mentioned in the ‘Contact Us’ Section ( from the website # 91-9757 333 786, +91-9969 444 786) . the one ending with 786 was switched off and the other one was unattended. Some one did briefly pick the phone up but the conversation was too short to convey to the front desk about our late arrival. Suggestion – Could you please mention phone numbers that’ll be attended to? Waiting for hot water- Room 23 the water takes ages to heat and some times we need to constantly juggle the flow of the water to keep the temperature to an optimum level lest we get cold water again. The trick was to keep the geyser switched on for 10 min before filling the bucket with hot water, and then again switch on the geyser ( turn off the tap )and wait for 10 mins before filling the bucket again ( Obviously, the capability of the bucket was more and hence more than 2 refills). So if we have three members in a room , it'd take nearly an hour for all of us to have a hot temperature bath. Suggestion- It’d be really nice to have a geyser that’d cater to bare minimum necessity of a quick bath that’d save a lot of hassle and noticeably , time. The Housekeeping woes- The tea, coffee in the room was not replenished most of the times, and we ended up calling the help every time we required something on the table. It’d have been good , if the replenishment was prompt and have been done everyday,. It’d saved the efforts, ours as well the team’s too! Its not a Refrigerator- The small refrigerator provided in each room may be would chill a bottle, but if you want food items to be kept overnight, I’d be sceptical as there are chances of food getting spoilt . Pros Smiling, helpful Reception – Mr Chaphekar and Mr Bijan are available for every person, and they put in extra effort to see that the stay of the pax is hassle-free. Thank you both! Any call to the reception from the toom is attended to promptly, and resolved quickly An entertainer in a Help- Rajkumar (part of the housekeeping staff) is quick, efficient , hard working and jovial. Rajkumar and the team tried to resolve most of the cons listed here, albeit with no so consistent success. However, his and the team’s efforts are much appreciated! The non-functional refrigerator in the room was replaced promptly . Spoilt for Choice- the buffet food spread ( be it b/f , lunch or dinner) was sumptuous, and we were spoilt for choice. The food quality was good, and the service very prompt! Delightful restaurant Service – we Ordered an ala-carte meal and couldn’t finish what we had ordered. I personally despise the thought of wasting food, so I requested Mr Prasad and the Kitchen staff to help me store the extra food in the Kitchen refrigerator. Not only did they keep the food in the refrigerator- they also reheated the food for us, the following afternoon. That was a delightful experience! Outsourced laundry – The website states ‘Laundry Service’ in Home > Amenities section, but just to note that the resort does not have an in house laundry. So the website information is slightly misleading or is incomplete. Would have been good, if the type of laundry service was explicitly mentioned as outsourced. I usually travel light, and carry minimum set of clothes , and I prefer resorts that provide laundry services. Anyways, the type laundry service was not a glitch, on the contrary the agency that provided this service to the resort was prompt, very efficient and very helpful. Overall Experience- 4.5 /5 , and as I have stated if the small glitches in the form of cons are resolved. I wont hesitate to provide 5/5 to the resort. Do the cons impede me from visiting the resort again? Absolutely not- as the overall experience was pleasant and indeed, memorable! Thank you- Westend.

6. Gujarat Bhavan Hotel

M.A. Road, Matheran 410102 India
Excellent
59%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
3%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 319 reviews

Gujarat Bhavan Hotel

Gujarat Bhavan Hotel was built in 1975 and is one of the best and most beautiful hotels in Matheran. The hotel has maintained greenery across its approximately 2 acre property so guests feel close to nature and away from the concrete jungle. It is located in the heart of Matheran therefore all favourite tourist spots are just few minutes’ walk from the hotel like the Main Bazaar Peth, Railway station, Echo point, Charlotte Lake, etc. Gujarat Bhavan Hotel is famous for its pure vegetarian food i.e. Gujarati Thali for lunch and multi cuisine dishes for dinner like Punjabi, Chinese, Italian, Etc. and the hotel also specialises in Jain food. The hotel is proud to offer multitude of services and amenities like well furnished rooms, Free wifi (limited area only), Swimming pool with mini water slide, Baby pool, Jacuzzi, Children play-garden and many Indoor & outdoor games. Gujarat Bhavan Hotel is like a home away from home.

Best Trip at Gujarat bhavan hotel matheran

Reviewed By Sjrai

Hotel located near to matheran railway station only.Excellent Rooms, delicious Gujarati foods and varities. Perfect place to stay at matheran. amazing swimming pool, indoor games for kids. Will recommend everyone for this hotel.staffs is very polite and ready for help ever. Thanks for evryone. Will visit again..

7. Adamo The Resort

M.G. Road Opp Jain Temple, Bazaar Peth, Matheran 410102 India
Excellent
36%
Good
42%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
3%
Terrible
6%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 379 reviews

Adamo The Resort

Adamo The Resort is an excellent choice for travelers visiting Matheran, offering a romantic environment alongside many helpful amenities designed to enhance your stay. Rooms at Adamo The Resort provide a flat screen TV and air conditioning, and guests can stay connected with internet access. In addition, while staying at Adamo The Resort guests have access to a 24 hour front desk, room service, and baggage storage. You can also enjoy a pool and an on-site restaurant. Nearby landmarks such as Porcupine Point (Sunset Point) (1.3 mi) and Hart Point (1.5 mi) make Richie Rich Hotel a great place to stay when visiting Matheran. When you're feeling hungry, you can check out Hotel Panorama Restaurant (0.3 mi), which is within walking distance of Richie Rich Hotel. Plus, during your trip, don't forget to check out Louisa Point (0.9 mi), Alexander Point (0.6 mi), and Irshalgad Fort (0.3 mi), some attractions that are a short walk from Richie Rich Hotel. Enjoy your stay in Matheran!

Worst experience

Reviewed By Shwetsshah

We had booked 4 rooms on 26th n 27th april one room no.504 Ac was not working and we had to sleep without ac for the whole night.there was no response from theresort even after repeated telling to change the room they did not change the room manager was not available during night no one at reception during night horrible resort n pathetic service only if u want to waste ur money go or else dont go

8. The Byke Brightland

Maulana Azad Road,, Matheran 410102 India
Excellent
60%
Good
11%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
3%
Terrible
17%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 35 reviews

The Byke Brightland

The Byke Brightland is nestled in India's smallest hill-station, Matheran. It offers enchanting deluxe & duplex rooms, a Pure Vegetarian Restaurant and, a Swimming Pool amidst the lush green forest. The cold breeze and fresh air devoid of any pollution is a good reason for guests to keep visiting us. The resort is in close proximity to Matheran Railway Station, the main market and the other 36 viewpoints of Matheran.

Worst resort Not worth the price

Reviewed By Amisha S

Worst resort I booked resort with Mr.pankaj from mumbai office.. And he charged us more then the available price on their own website When at the time of chk in I asked for price which is a available in their website he refused and told me it won't be changed It is totally not fair to charge more from guest then the price in itheir own website So pl check the price before making any booking from Mr.Pankaj Also not worth price they charge We paid 45k. For 9 guest with all meals on weekend for 2 nights After reaching there we realise that u can get better options with much leeser price Also far from station Food not too good Rooms are not so good I will suggest to find other option before paying bomb amount in this hotel not worth at all

9. Dune Barr House - Verandah in the Forest

Charlotte Lake Road, Matheran 410102 India
Excellent
52%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 556 reviews

Dune Barr House - Verandah in the Forest

A sprawling 170-year old British mansion, Barr House was the second of the original British residences in Matheran, built for Captain Barr of the Royal Army and later owned by an eminent Parsi family for decades. Nestling under a canopy of towering Jamun trees, barely a hundred metres from Lake Charlotte and close to popular points like One Tree Hill, Echo Point etc, this stately colonial building was painstakingly restored by Francis Wacziarg, an Indophile French connoisseur and today is the favourite haunt of Mumbai’s eclectic mix of artistes, intelligentsia and the well-heeled, who want to get away from the stress of hectic city life and the relentless onslaught of information, the blessing as well as the bane of modern life. So iconic is the grand veranda that Barr House is today known as the “Verandah in the forest”. Sink into a world of colonial charm with no interference from technology and reconnect with nature and oneself. In the evenings try a perennial Parsi favourite, Dhansak and brown rice or tuck into a rich home-made chocolate ice-cream or better still, a fresh jamun ice-cream made with jamun collected from the towering trees in the estate. Or play scrabble in the stately Dubash hall, curled up on one of the sofas, sipping a cup of Cona coffee made with organic coffee straight from our plantations in Kodaikanal, listening to the philharmonic of nature, or enjoy a cup of tea with a slice of matured plum cake in true colonial style. The kitchens dish out hearty Continental and Mediterranean fare as well as earthy Marathi dishes from around the region. Better still; enjoy a four course candle light dinner in the communal dining hall, at the ancient 18 seater oak table. Barr House has a character which has remained firmly rooted in its colonial past and is immersed in the natural splendour of Matheran.

Peace and lovely service

Reviewed By SumitS582

At the good fortune of spending My 25th anniversary at matheran and selected this beautiful property and I was fortunate to do so .my wife was very happy we were planning to stay one day but we extended for today's and we are glad we did that, because we experienced extremely hospitality by the manager Mr ratish and his staff the rooms are used pretty old but sufficient. could have been more luxurious but for the value for money it is rated 5 stars anybody wanting to get away from Mumbai at a reasonable price compared to Lonavala this is a good escape. you will have to park your car there after send your baggage thru porter. normally and then you can walk it up to the hotel it is a 45 minutes walk not tiring at all but definitely it is a walk! You could choose to take the horse or you can also take the train and then walk a little but we are coming here more often now thanks to our excellent experience all the best to the team

10. Regal Hotel

Kasturba Road Via Neral, Matheran 410102 India
Excellent
42%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
5%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 255 reviews

Regal Hotel

Welcome to Regal Hotel, your Matheran “home away from home.” Regal Hotel aims to make your visit as relaxing and enjoyable as possible, which is why so many guests continue to come back year after year. Nearby landmarks such as Porcupine Point (Sunset Point) (1.3 mi) and One Tree Hill Point (1.5 mi) make Regal Hotel a great place to stay when visiting Matheran. Regal Hotel offers guests an array of room amenities including air conditioning, and getting online is possible, as internet access is available. The hotel offers room service and a concierge, to make your visit even more pleasant. The property also features a pool and free breakfast. Guests of Regal Hotel can find Hotel Panorama Restaurant (0.4 mi) a short walk from the hotel when they are feeling hungry and looking for a bite to eat. If you’re looking for things to do, you can check out Louisa Point (0.9 mi), Alexander Point (0.6 mi), or Irshalgad Fort (0.4 mi), which are popular attractions amongst tourists, and they are all within walking distance. Regal Hotel puts the best of Matheran at your fingertips, making your stay both relaxing and enjoyable.

It was a pleasant stay at Regal Hotel with awesome atmosphere around in the hotel campus.

Reviewed By Chandu_Kule

Special thanks to Ms Jasmin, Gautam bhai, Mr Madhukar from dinning hall - bcoz of these people our trip was awesome. The staff is very courteous and helpful. The food is awesome, the best in Matheran with lot of variety. They also arrange various activities which makes the stay more enjoyable. Rooms are neat and clean. You can enjoy the swimming pool and other sports activities also.Thank you all. Will definetely visit again.

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