You don't need a reason to escape the city. We can help you plan the perfect getaway with your family and friends. You can relax by the pool, go on a nature walk, enjoy several amenities and dig into local-style rustic food among several other things. How? Here are ten resorts near Pune for the perfect getaway with the fam. Read on.
Escape The City With Your Fam To Chill At These Resorts Near Pune
Panshet Valley Resort
Panshet Valley Resort is an agro-tourism resort, located in the picturesque surrounding of Panshet Dam. It’s about a 2-hour drive south-west from Pune, and you can navigate using Google Maps. Accommodation here is a bit more rustic, available in a machan-style room on stilts, suites, single rooms, a jumbo room (perfect for families), Swiss cottage tents (with en-suite bathrooms), and stone villas (with bunk beds). Tariffs are priced on a per-person basis and include both accommodation and meals (breakfast, lunch, tea, dinner). Read our full recommendation here.
Kondan 'The Retreat'
Two styles of accommodation are available here: Amrai – large villas with a private courtyard and in-room jacuzzi; and Tarangan – cliff-side rooms with gorgeous views, an inbuilt floor hammock, and an open-air bathroom. Amrai is ideal for families (owing to the larger space), and the latter is popular among couples. Room costs include all meals served buffet-style. In addition to their sprawling grounds and a cliff-side infinity pool, other activities like nature walks, basketball, carrom, and badminton can be arranged for. Groups of 5 people (minimum) can avail a group package, and bookings can be made directly via their website or over the phone. Read more about Kondan ‘The Retreat’ here.
Brightland Resort & Spa
Touted as 'Mahableshwar’s finest resort', Brightland Resort and Spa sits in the lap of nature. A 2.5-hour drive from Pune, there are 9 categories of rooms available here (86 rooms in total). Treat yourself to a day of bliss at their Prana Spa or indulge in indoor games like carrom, foosball, air hockey, and table tennis; there's also a toddler/kids’ zone, library, gym, and sports courts (tennis, volleyball, basketball). Brightland has its own restaurants, featuring multi-cuisine and BBQ fare, as well as a lounge bar overlooking the Sahyadris. Breakfast is included in the room fare, and 24-hour room service is available on-demand as well. Prices are a little steeper than most hotels in the area, but the standards at Brightland make it worth your while. Read our full recommendation here.
Bamboo & Bricks Resort
Make the most of your weekend getaway and get to experience Bali vibes closer home at Bamboo & Bricks Resort in Panshet. You get to enjoy a stay in the bamboo cottages and tents while enjoying the beautiful green surroundings. The bamboo used is specially imported from Bali as well. The resort is eco-friendly and you can go on a bird-watching or a nature trail around the resort. They offer local-style food and indoor games like pool, carrom, foosball among a few others, so you could also opt to stay in. Read our full recommendation here.
Abhishek Beach Resort & Spa
Take the long overdue beach trip to Ratnagiri-Konkan and head to Ganpatipule beach. You can book a stay for the whole family at Abhishek Beach Resort. The 4-BHK bungalow offers all facilities a resort does. You can choose to stay in a garden or sea-facing room or a suite. Make an appointment at their in-house Japanese spa to relax and rejuvenate. The spa has a sauna and a steam bath and offers elementary therapies of energy hold, mud wrap detox, and foot reflexology. Read our full recommendation here.
Casa Del Palms
Casa Del Palms is located in Nagaon, just a little further than Alibaug. Roughly 148 km away from Pune, it’ll take you around 3.5 hours to get here by car. This gorgeous villa is ideal for a long weekend staycation. Close to the beach, a stay here is ideal for those looking to get some downtime in a relaxed, comfortable environment. A family-owned property, there are 4 air-conditioned bedrooms here; a beautiful garden, a massive swimming pool complete with a poolside bar, and plenty of space for indoor games. Read our full recommendation here.
Gulmohor Village Resort & Farms
Travel to Panshet for a peaceful retreat and check into this rustic cottage resort, which is situated on Panshet Road. Gulmohor Village Resort & Farms is the place to be if you are looking forward to spending some quality time with your loved ones. The food served is super delicious and very local. We recommend you go with your whole fam to enjoy the getaway. Read our full recommendation here.
Cozy Cottage
Experience a memorable stay at Cozy Cottage at Hadashi, a pet-friendly resort that is true to its name and has a view of the Tikona Fort. The location of the cottage is quite apt too and has many tourist attractions and a market in the vicinity. If you are a group of six or more, check into this place and have that dreamy getaway that you always wanted. You are also located right across Hadshi lake, so pack your swimsuit to take a dip. Read our full recommendation here.
Hilton Shillim Estate Retreat And Spa
Located just a few hours away from Pune, the Hilton Shillim Estate Retreat and Spa is the perfect combination of luxury and relaxation for your next weekend family getaway. Nestled in the Sahyadri range, this expansive property is perfect for those looking for a wellness break. Check in to enjoy spa treatments, walks around the lush green property, meditation sessions, and early morning yoga, exploring hiking trails, or just lounge around the pool all day. The food here is organic with ingredients sourced from local farms. Guests can choose from French, Mediterranean, and Asian food.
Fort Jadhavgad
If you wish to enjoy a luxurious two days-stay with family without disturbance from the outside world whatsoever, checking into this heritage hotel, just an hour’s drive away from Pune, is a great idea. Fort Jadhavgadh is one of the only Maratha forts to have been converted into a luxury heritage hotel. Spiked with nostalgia, this gorgeous property has vintage rooms that you can check into and enjoy world-class service. The food here is excellent, and the property boasts of expansive lawns, swimming pools, and great spa treatments. They also have Aai Museum inside the fort which you can explore.
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