The Machan

Rising 30-13.7 m above the forest floor, The Machan offers unique treehouse accommodations and ground-based cabins with private balconies overlooking the valley. This 4-star property holds a Booking.com rating of 8.1/10 and sits in Lonavala, a 30-minute drive from Lonavala Train Station and 100 km from Chhatrapati Shivaji Airport. Each room includes a minibar, desk, safety deposit box, and a bathroom with bathtub, shower, free toiletries, and slippers. The on-site Indian buffet restaurant serves meals with a focus on regional cuisine, and breakfast is included in many packages. Guests can explore 4 km of private nature trails, join guided stargazing sessions, or cycle and hike through the surrounding forest. The Aaranya Spa offers massages, facial treatments, and yoga classes set to nature sounds. The 300 m² arboreal Executive Centre caters to corporate events with meeting and banquet facilities. Business amenities include a 24-hour front desk, express check-in/out, and free Wi-Fi in public areas. Family rooms and a kid-friendly buffet are available, though some activities require guests to be 12 or older.

Starlight Machans feature retractable roofs for in-room stargazing.

Private nature trails span 4 km and are exclusive to guests.

The Aaranya Spa offers therapeutic massages with nature sounds.

Attentive staff are frequently praised for hospitality and service.

Complimentary yoga and meditation sessions are available on site.

Mobile network coverage is absent; free Wi-Fi is limited to the reception area.

The buffet has limited variety and is compulsory for all guests.