Room With A View: Stunning Seaside Hotels For The Perfect Staycation

Located in the heart of corporate Mumbai with a view that’s unparalleled (seriously!), the Trident is easily one of the best hotels to grace Maximum City. An iconic Mumbai landmark, this five-star hotel offers an impeccable view of the Queen's necklace. 

Amenities: Meeting rooms, travel desk, rooms for guests with special needs, doctor and babysitter on call, spa, fitness centre, swimming pool. 

Things To Do Nearby: Sunrise at Marine Drive, pizzas at Pizza By The Bay, catch a show at the NCPA, visit Colaba, see the Gateway of India, discover sailing, visit Flora Fountain, Wankhede stadium, Jehangir Art Gallery. 

Restaurants Within: Frangipani (All-day Mediterranean restaurant), India Jones (Asian cuisine), Opium Den (bar and restaurant).

Shell Out: INR 10,000 per night

One of the first beach-front hotels in Mumbai, Sun-N-Sand is located at one end of Juhu beach, near Novotel. The friendly staff has made this place a favourite, and also, a panoramic view of the Arabian Sea. It’s a great deal, isn’t it?

Amenities: Spa and salon, swimming pool, bar 

Things To Do Nearby: It’s minutes away from Prithvi Theatre & Cafe, so go ahead and have an entertaining evening.

Restaurants Within: Aqua coffee shop, The Kabab Hut, Haaochi (Chinese), Beachcomber (cocktails and drinks). 

Shell Out: INR 5,000 onward per night

Located at one end of Juhu beach, the Sea Princess offers you luxury with a view. It has 117 rooms and 4 luxury suites for that unique experience.

Amenities: Health club, business centre, beach-front swimming pool, spa, travel desk

Things To Do Nearby: Visit the beach or use the in-house pool to relax

Restaurants Within: Jeon Eatery (luxury dining), Beach Club (Sea-View Restaurant) 

Shell Out: INR 4,140 onward

“You can’t imagine staying anywhere else in Mumbai” is what most people have said about this landmark hotel. The 117-year-old Florentine-influenced palace near the Gateway of India has a mix of colonial and contemporary décor with the best sea view you could ask for.

Amenities: Fine dining, bars and lounges, morning yoga, spa, salon, pool, 24-hour fitness centre, facilities for the differently-abled

Things To Do Nearby: Shopping, Jehangir Art Gallery, National Gallery of Modern Art, Café Churchill (for delicious food)

Restaurants Within: Wasabi by Morimoto (Japanese), Golden Dragon (Chinese), Masala Kraft (Contemporary Indian) & Souk (Eastern Mediterranean), La Patisserie (Desserts), Shamiana (24 hour international alacarte) and many more. 

Shell Out: INR 12,000 onward per night

One of the finest luxury hotels with around approximately 460 guest rooms and 33 suites, all with a stunning view of the Arabian Sea and the Bandra Worli Sealink, the Taj Lands End gives you a reason to celebrate life.

Amenities: Spa, 24-hour fitness centre, golf and horse riding on request, facilities for the disabled

Things To Do Nearby: Get a glimpse of SRK’s house (you can see people getting themselves clicked there), head to Good Luck Café for some great Irani food, or go for a walk on Bandstand

Restaurants Within: Wasabi by Morimoto (Japanese), Ming Yang (Chinese), Masala Bay (North Indian cuisine), Vista (Fine-Dining), Tropics Bar, House of Nomad

Shell Out: INR 7,000 onward

With 40 suites and 28 spacious sea-facing rooms, Marine Plaza certainly has a lot to offer. And the view is pretty spectacular too. This one's a perfect destination for gala dinners or a cocktail party. 

Amenities: Meeting and banquets, fitness centre, valet parking and airport transfers

Things To Do Nearby: Sample some chaat at Chowpatty beach, visit Haji Ali’s Dargah, wake up for a Bombay heritage walk, and enjoy Marine Drive at night

Restaurants Within: The Oriental Blossom (Mandarin cuisine), The Bayview (24-hour dining), Geoffrey’s (English pub) 

Shell out: INR 4,750 onward

An eight-minute walk from Church Gate station, the InterContinental is all about luxury and yes, again, boasts of one helluva view! 

Amenities: Private limousine, business centre, nanny for hire, interpretation and translation, doctor on call, office supplies, rooftop pool

Things To Do Nearby: Sunset from The Dome at Marine Drive, midnight feasting at Bade Miyan, Colaba for street shopping

Restaurants Within: Dome (Fine Dining), Kebab Korner (Indian cuisine) and Long and Short (Cocktail Bar)

Shell Out: INR 8,000 onward per night

Right towards one side of Marine Drive, this quaint hotel has 36 large rooms (believe us, they’re huge rooms for Mumbai standards), decent facilities and a view to die for. The best part? It’s affordable!

Amenities: Free parking, luggage storage, room service, non-smoking floors

Things To Do Nearby: Watch the sunset, take a walk on Marine Drive, visit Colaba, Stop at K Rustoms for ice cream

Restaurants Within: Sea Green does not have an in-house kitchen, but they have menus from the neighbouring restaurants and are cool with delivery. So, you’re spoilt for choice! 

Shell Out: INR 5,400 onward per night

A short walk from the iconic ISKON temple, Novotel is a beachfront resort that’s known for its legendary party scenes. Equipped with approximately 200 guest rooms, Novotel offers a breathtaking view of the Arabian Sea. 

Amenities: Fitness centre, pools, salon and sauna, car rental, airport shuttle, currency exchange, meeting rooms

Things To Do Nearby: Spend an evening at Juhu Chowpatty, visit the peaceful ISKON temple, and get your fill of ethnic at designer stores like Satya Paul, Millionaire or Masaba

Restaurants within: The Square-Pan (Indian all-day cafe), Sampan (Chinese dining), Bageecha (Indian dining), Gadda Da Vida (Chic sea lounge). 

Shell Out: INR 7,000 onward per night

If you’re ready to shell out extra bucks (quite a bit, actually), you’ve got to spend at least a night here. Right on Juhu Tara road with an oceanfront swimming pool (yay!) and a garden that connects to the beach, it’s a hotspot when you want to just unwind and get away from the cacophony of the city, with an amazing view of the Arabian Sea.

Amenities: Spa, fitness centre, infinity pool, event space

Things To Do Nearby: Catch a show at Prithvi theatre, sunset at Juhu beach, visit the in-house pool, visit Mahesh Lunch Home or Gajalee  for some seafood, ‘star gaze’ and be awestruck by celebrity homes (if you’re into it)

Restaurants Within: Dashanzi (modern Asian cuisine), Bombay Baking Company, Lotus Café

Shell Out: INR 7,600 onward per night

Situated right next to Juhu beach, the Ramada Plaza hotel has been around for ages, flanked by numerous bars and restaurants. 

Amenities: Salon, sauna, fitness centre, car rental, 24-hours business centres.

Things To Do Nearby: Explore Prithvi theatre, enjoy a walk on the beach, shop, take your pick from a variety of eateries

Restaurants Within: You have three options at the hotel- The Oriental Bowl (Chinese), Shooter’s Bar (drinks and cocktails before dinner), Tangerine (24-hour coffee shop)

Shell Out: INR 3,479 onward per night

This one's literally on the beach Amazing sunrise view, cool sea breeze and a fantastic beach view, Citizen in Juhu is one of the few hotels on the Juhu beach not near it or close by. Thus, a stay here is even closer to the sea view. 

Amenities: Car rentals, doctor on call, airport transfers, breakfast buffet, two banquet halls. 

Things To Do Nearby: Take a walk around the beach, munch on the street food nearby or simply watch the sunset from your room. 

Restaurants Within: Bayview Restaurant & Bar (Fine-Dining) and Sea Side Patio (An open-air restaurant and bar) 

Shell Out: INR 3,500 onward per night

We recommend you take a look at Airbnb for some exquisite hidden gems near the sea.  Also, compare rates on various websites before booking to get great deals.