About this property

Offering unique tree houses and ground based cabins and an on-site Indian buffet restaurant, The Machan is located in Lonavala. All accommodations features a balcony offering stunning valley views. The Machan is 30 minutes' drive from Lonavala Train Station. It is 65 mi from Chhatrapati Shivaji Airport. This Eco-friendly property features a 24/7 front desk and free on-site parking. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including cycling and hiking. All accommodations features a mini-bar, a desk, a safety deposit box and bed linen. Each room includes a bathroom with a bathtub, shower, free toiletries and slippers.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

    • Breakfast Info

    • Buffet

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site

    • Activities:

    • Spa

    • Ping-pong

    • Hiking


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
4 queen beds
2 full beds
Bedroom 1
1 king bed
Bedroom 2
1 queen bed
Bedroom 1
1 king bed
Bedroom 2
1 queen bed
1 full bed
1 king bed
and
1 queen bed
Bedroom 1
2 queen beds
Bedroom 2
1 queen bed
Bedroom 3
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Shivani
    India India
    Truly serene and in harmony with nature. The staff is terrific, and the food is good.
  • Akshay
    India India
    - Location was superb, amazing and awesome. Location was too beautiful to describe in the words. So lovely to visit such a beautiful location which is very close to nature. - Staff was helpful. - Room was very nice. Wooden work in the room was...
  • Shahani
    India India
    Good spread of the buffet Location also very nice
  • Deshpande
    India India
    Fully wooden and glass interior.Full Privacy.Surrounded by lush green forest.Excellent bathrooms and open air bathroom with tub.
  • Abheesht
    India India
    An amazing location, away from the city admist nature. Very well maintained and clean.
  • Mohit
    Australia Australia
    Privacy, Nature Access, Unique Accomodation, Food & Spa Offerings.

Area info

Resort facilities at The Machan

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Wifi in all areas
  • Family rooms
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • BBQ facilities
  • Breakfast

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Garden

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Movie nights
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Ping-pong

Food & Drink

  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and costs Rs. 500 per 24 hours.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

    Services

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Private check-in/out
    • Express check-in/out
    • Business center
      Additional charge
    • 24-hour front desk
    • Meeting/Banquet facilities
      Additional charge
    • Room service

    Entertainment & Family Services

    • Board games/Puzzles

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV in common areas
    • 24-hour security
    • Safe

    General

    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Smoke-free property
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Spa

    • Yoga classes
    • Full-body massage
    • Head massage
    • Couples' massage
    • Foot massage
    • Neck massage
    • Back massage
    • Spa/Wellness packages
    • Spa facilities
    • Pedicure
    • Manicure
    • Facial treatments
    • Beauty services
    • Massage
      Additional charge
    • Spa
      Additional charge

    Languages Spoken

    • English
    • Hindi

    House rules

    The Machan takes special requests – add in the next step!
    Check-in
    From 2:00 PM
    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
    Check-out
    Until 11:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Refundable damage deposit
    A damage deposit of Rs. 5,000 is required on arrival. That's about $57. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    0 - 3 years
    Crib upon request
    Free

    The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cribs are subject to availability.

    Age restriction
    The minimum age for check-in is 18
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
    American ExpressVisaMastercardMaestroCash

    The fine print

    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please note that all charges incurred on-site have to cleared in cash.

    Guests are advised to carry driving instructions before starting the journey to the property.

    Guests are requested to avoid consuming outside food and beverages as the property is located in a forest area and the consumption could encourage insects and pests.

    Please note that due to the remote location, the network connectivity is sporadic, especially during monsoons. There is a small list of networks that occasionally have connectivity in property for which the property has installed signal boosters in two designated areas that enhance the signals. Kindly check with the property if your network is supported.

    Guests are advised to carry a torch with them.

    Please note that the propriety cannot provide driver's accommodations on-site.

    Please note that if the guests wish to enjoy the on-site Indian buffet, an advance notice is required for it. Please note that all guests are responsible for their own safety. Especially for those with children, parental supervision at all times is a must.

    Please note that all bookings have to paid within 24 hours of booking or the same will be canceled. Kindly contact the property for more details.

    Please note that all of our accommodations are non-air conditioned. Alternatively, we do provide coolers and ceiling fans in all our rooms in order to make sure that the temperature is ambient during the day.

    Please note that being primarily on non-conventional energy the property does not have air-conditioning, televisions or a swimming pool.

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    Please inform The Machan of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

    In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.

    A damage deposit of Rs. 5,000 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

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