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The Machan

8 km Short of Aamby Valley, Lonavala 401401, India (Formerly The Machan & Camp Canopy)
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Rating summary
  • Location
    5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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mumbai
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW

Date of Stay: 5th – 6th May, 2013 This is heaven on earth. The conceptualizer’s persona prevails in every brick & timber of Machan. The awesome ambience, and the unique amalgamation of structure with Nature sets the mind free; and fills the heart with limitless joy. The architecture blends so well with surroundings at heritage that, where the hermitage ends... More

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Mumbai (Bombay), India
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013

Marvellos experince of a lifetym as we visited this place immideatly after our wedding. The food provided was mothwatering and warm hospitality.The staff was well-trained and attended us each tym we asked for the services.The most romantic moments of the lifetime was provided to us by arranging special 4 course menu on the deck area of our machan along with... More

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Mumbai (Bombay), India
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

Off the road but available on google map, the machan lies in the scenic surrounding of lonavals. We booked the heritage machan, thrust between the canopy of lusicious greenery, We were welcomed by the bay windows overlooking the jungles of lonavals. Set in rustic interiors, the three sleeping areas are comfortable and luxurious in an inimitable way. Our lunch was... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2013 via mobile

Warm hospitality, excellent view, great concept of tree houses and solitude that is hard to find on most vacations. While the machan is a bit pricy, it is a wonderfully quiet and peaceful destination to unwind over a weekend.

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Brentwood, Tennessee, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2013

My wife and I visited the Machan as the beginning of a 10-day trip to India from the United States. It was a great place to relax and enjoy the landscape while adjusting to the time zone ane climate. The service was fantastic, the food amazing, and the views from the canopy Machan were breathtaking. Even in the dry season... More

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Bangalore, India
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 March 2013

We visited The Machan early Feb for a family event and vacation. Being a large group we had booked The Heritage Machan and a Canopy Machan and the set up was even better than the photographs on the website made it out to be. It was literally home away from home and we were very well taken care of for... More

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Mumbai (Bombay), India
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 March 2013

Everything was incredible: the rooms, the service, the delicious food, the privacy, the stars at night! Loved every bit of it. They even made it extra special with the paper lantern and cake for my mother’s birthday. The staff was very kind and took such good care of us. We had a great time! Will definitely go back.

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Mumbai (Bombay), India
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2013

We went there for our 10th Anniversary celebration and the place was absolutely amazing. The driving directions were good. But the exit into Machan was a little strange. We were told to take the left turn after Cloud 9 resort when we see two large whitewashed stones. We were asked to drive between these two stones to reach the Machan.... More

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Mumbai (Bombay), India
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2013

Visited The Machan for my first Anniversary in November last year on a friends recommendation. I must say the experience was absolutely delightful. It's amazing that in the middle of the urban jungle Lonavala has become; this place manages to mantain its essence. The staff and the owners are a complete treat to interact with.. had a lovely evening with... More

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Mumbai (Bombay), India
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2013

I adored my stay at The Machan ...it really is a little slice of paradise just moments from Mumbai. I've stayed at many places around the world proclaiming to be 'eco-friendly' and generally find them to be either (a) true to their world but pretty uncomfortable and grimy or (b) suspiciously comfortable with the suggestion it was all a marketing... More

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Address: 8 km Short of Aamby Valley, Lonavala 401401, India (Formerly The Machan & Camp Canopy)
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Region: India > Maharashtra > Lonavala
Amenities:
Free Breakfast Free Parking Room Service Suites Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #1 of 51 hotels in Lonavala
Price range (per night): S$267 - 272
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
An award-winning eco-resort in Lonavala. The Machan is a story of dwellings that rise above the forest floor and form a symbiotic relationship with their natural surroundings. All of its individual accommodations are located 30-40 feet in the air, with enchanting valley views and elegant rustic interiors. Its carbon footprint is minimal – with its energy generated solely through solar and wind. Located in Jambulne, one of 25 biological hotspots of the world and a mere 2.5 drive from Mumbai (1.5 hours from Pune), the Machan makes for an accessible weekend getaway. We invite you to take some time away from work and immerse yourself in this one of a kind experience. Reconnect with family, friends and loved ones in the comfort and privacy of this truly exclusive retreat. ... more   less 

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