The lush green hill station in Maharashtra has several Lonavala Hotels to choose from. Lonavala sees a lot of visitors from the nearby city of Mumbai throughout the year, even in the monsoons when Lonavala is at its greenest and the weather is cool. Here are some of the best hotels to stay at when visiting Lonavala.

Upper Deck Resort

This resort is located at three km from the Lonavala Bus and Railway Station and 2500 feet above sea level. It overlooks the Valvan Dam and the picturesque Rajmachi Fort. The rooms here are of three types: deluxe, cottage/pavilion and suites which are priced at $247, $292 and $336, respectively, for a single night for two persons. The room charge includes a complimentary drink, lunch, tea, dinner and breakfast. Included in the room charge is a single use of the resort's steam bath; unlimited use of the infinity swimming pool, health spa and club room and a guided nature walk.

Fariyas Resort

The Fariyas Resort is set amidst the lush green and mountainous backdrop of Lonavala. Since it is a five-star deluxe resort, the rooms here are priced at $300 (deluxe room), $425 (duplex suite) and $450 (deluxe suite) on weekends. All of the rooms have a cute balcony that offers a good view and and the rooms are equipped with air-conditioning, telephone, security system, television, mini bar and comfortable beds. The resort houses three restaurants called Fusion, Tavern-The Signature Bar and the Coffee Shop, all of which offer a fantastic view and dish up all kinds of cuisines.

Lagoona Resort

This resort is just a 10-minute drive from the Lonavala Railway Station and the famous Mumbai-Pune Expressway. The rooms  include the deluxe room, executive suite and the Lagoona Suite, which carry prices starting from $200. Each of the rooms has a private balcony that overlooks a beautiful lagoon, a television, a mini-bar, a bath tub, toiletries, a coffee/tea maker and work tables. The multi-cuisine restaurant, Patio, serves up buffets for breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as an offering an a-la-carte menu.

Lions Den Hotel

This three-star hotel is situated on Tungarkala Lake Road and houses airy and clean rooms that are done up well. The most expensive deluxe room is priced at $38 and includes air-conditioning, 24-hour hot water, room service between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m., television, telephone and laundry service. The hotel's restaurant dishes up freshly-made food cooked in a homey manner and serves cuisines like Indian, Chinese and continental.

Citrus Hotel

This hotel is located just one and a half km away from the Lonavala Railway Station, but it located in a tranquil area. Room rates begin at $80 and include air-conditioning, breakfast, lunch, tea and dinner. Plus, the room rate includes the use of the gym and free delivery of local delights such as fudge and "chikki."