Fountain, Mahabaleshwar – IHCL SeleQtions
Fountain, Mahabaleshwar – IHCL SeleQtions offers 13 room types, ranging from 27 sqm to 60 sqm. Nightly room prices range from 20,516 to 62,610 INR. Book your stay directly through H5star.
What Defines Fountain, Mahabaleshwar – IHCL SeleQtions
68 rooms and nine suites
The hillside resort contains 68 rooms and 9 suites.
Koyna Valley and strawberry views
The property overlooks Koyna Valley and nearby strawberry plantations.
Heritage-led SeleQtions identity
IHCL positions the hotel within its story-driven SeleQtions portfolio, combining contemporary styling with heritage charm.
A quieter hillside setting
The hotel is located on Tapola Road, toward the quieter side of Mahabaleshwar, amid green slopes and valley scenery.
The Saddleback restaurant
The Saddleback serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, with a children’s menu available.
Dusk bar
The property’s bar is named Dusk.
Full-service spa with hot tub
The spa offers massages, body wraps, body scrubs, facials, body treatments, manicures and pedicures, and is reported to include a hot tub.
24-hour fitness centre
A 24-hour fitness centre is available for round-the-clock workouts.
Resort recreation for families
Leisure facilities include a garden, arcade or game room and playground.
Private dining
A private-dining option is available within the hotel’s dining facilities.
Featured Facilities at Fountain, Mahabaleshwar – IHCL SeleQtions
- Free Parking
- Outdoor pool
- Parking
- Pets allowed
- Restaurant
- Spa/wellness center
- Swimming Pool
Which Type of Stay Is It Best For?
Fountain, Mahabaleshwar – IHCL SeleQtions is best suited to family stays, with fewer dedicated facilities for families.
Couples can combine private dining with a serene hillside setting overlooking Koyna Valley and strawberry plantations, while the full-service spa provides massages, facials and body treatments for a slower, more private stay.
- ✓Private check-in/check-out
- ✓Room service
- ✓Wine/champagne
- ✓Evening entertainment
- ✓Garden
- ✓Terrace
- ✓Concierge service
- ✓Cooking class
- ✓Bar
- ✓Food delivered to guest room
- ✓Tour desk
The full-service spa offers massages, body wraps, scrubs, facials, body treatments and manicures or pedicures, complemented by a reported hot tub, a 24-hour fitness centre and quiet valley surroundings.
- ✓Spa/wellness center services
- ✓Fitness facilities
- ✓Fitness center
- ✓Access to health care professionals
- ✓Badminton equipment
- ✓Barber/beauty shop
- ✓Beauty Services
- ✓Cycling
- ✓Fruits
- ✓Golf course
- ✓Hair Salon Services
- ✓Manicure
- ✓Pedicure
- ✓Special diet menus - on request
Families have practical recreation options through the playground and arcade or game room, while The Saddleback provides a children’s menu.
The garden and hillside setting add outdoor space beyond the accommodation.
- ✓Family rooms
- ✓Kids' club
- ✓Children's playground
- ✓Board games/puzzles
- ✓Games room
- ✓Indoor play area
- ✓Kid meals
- ✓Kid-friendly buffet
- ✓Kids' pool
- ✓Picnic area
- ✓Billiards
- ✓Kids' outdoor play equipment
The property is listed with meeting-and-events facilities, allowing business or social functions to take place within a resort setting around five kilometres from Mahabaleshwar town centre.
- ✓Meeting/banquet facilities
- ✓Express check-in/check-out
- ✓Luggage storage
- ✓Breakfast takeaway containers
- ✓Contactless check-in/check-out
- ✓Currency exchange
- ✓Dry cleaning
- ✓Electric vehicle charging station
- ✓Free WiFi
- ✓Invoice provided
- ✓Ironing service
- ✓Laundry
- ✓Safety deposit box
- ✓Soundproof rooms
Rooms & Rates at Fountain, Mahabaleshwar – IHCL SeleQtions
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Heritage Charm on a Koyna Valley Hillside
A nature-led SeleQtions retreat
Fountain, Mahabaleshwar - IHCL SeleQtions is presented as a contemporary hillside resort rather than an urban-style hotel. IHCL frames the property as a nature-led sanctuary where contemporary comfort meets the Western Ghats landscape.
Low-rise hillside character
The property’s identity is shaped by its hillside form, green slopes and outlook toward Koyna Valley. IHCL’s launch language describes the design direction through heritage charm and hillside serenity, placing local landscape at the centre of the experience.
Valley Views Across 68 Rooms and Nine Suites
A compact room-and-suite collection
Accommodation comprises 68 rooms and 9 suites. Public hotel and booking information confirms the room-and-suite format, with the collection positioned within the resort’s hillside setting rather than a high-rise city environment.
Views towards Koyna and the plantations
The accommodation is marketed around views of Koyna Valley and strawberry plantations, connecting the guest rooms and suites with Mahabaleshwar’s agricultural and forested hill-station landscape.
The Saddleback and Dusk: Dining on Tapola Road
All-day meals at The Saddleback
The Saddleback is the main restaurant, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Its facilities include a children’s menu, making the venue suitable for family meals as well as the hotel’s principal daily dining service.
Dusk and private dining
Dusk is the hotel bar, while a private-dining option provides a more secluded format within the property’s dining offer. The venues form the core of the hotel’s named food-and-beverage collection.
An Outdoor Pool, Garden and Open-Air Leisure
Outdoor swimming
The hotel has an outdoor pool, providing a dedicated swimming and leisure area within the hillside resort grounds. The available hotel information consistently identifies the outdoor pool as part of the property’s facilities.
Garden and recreational grounds
A garden extends the outdoor setting beyond the pool, while the property also provides a playground and arcade or game room as part of its broader resort recreation offer.
Green slopes and valley outlooks
The grounds are positioned opposite Koyna Valley, with surrounding views towards green hills and strawberry plantations. The Tapola Road setting gives the outdoor areas a quieter character than Mahabaleshwar’s busier central viewpoints.
A Full-Service Spa and 24-Hour Fitness
A broad treatment menu
The full-service spa provides massages, body wraps, body scrubs, facials, body treatments, manicures and pedicures. It is open daily, and massage or spa reservations are required and can be arranged in advance.
Hot tub and round-the-clock workouts
The spa is reported to include a hot tub, while the hotel’s 24-hour fitness centre supports exercise at any time of day. Together, the facilities provide both treatment-based and self-directed wellness options.
Leisure beyond the spa
Additional facilities include an arcade or game room, playground and garden, broadening the property’s offer beyond treatments and fitness into indoor and outdoor recreation.
Mahabaleshwar’s Quieter Tapola–Koyna Corridor
A hill-station landscape of forests and strawberries
Mahabaleshwar is known for its cool climate, forested escarpments, viewpoints and strawberry cultivation. The hotel’s Tapola Road position places it within the quieter Tapola–Koyna approach, away from the busier market and viewpoint core.
Access to Venna Lake and Pratapgarh Fort
IHCL identifies nearby attractions including Venna Lake and Pratapgarh Fort, connecting the hotel with Mahabaleshwar’s sightseeing circuit and its broader natural and historical surroundings.
Connections from Mahabaleshwar
The property is listed at approximately 5 kilometres from Mahabaleshwar city centre, 121 kilometres from Pune and 231 kilometres from Mumbai.
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Sentiment analysis
| Category | Score | Guest Sentiment |
|---|---|---|
| Cleanliness | 8.19 | Housekeeping staff were not so prompt; some reviews mentioned issues with mosquitoes. |
| Service | 9.16 | The staff were noted as excellent, friendly, and accommodating. |
| Location | 9.2 | Multiple reviews praised the lovely location and views. |
| Room Quality | 8.65 | Rooms were generally clean and well maintained, though one mentioned insects. |
| Amenities | 8.18 | Overall amenities met guest expectations, though the heated pool was suggested. |
| Value for Money | 8.64 | Some guests felt the cost was high for the offerings. |
| Food and Beverage | 8.69 | Food received positive comments, but restaurant prices were questioned. |
| Overall Experience | 8.86 | Overall good experiences were shared, despite some cons. |
Fountain, Mahabaleshwar – IHCL SeleQtions Compared With Other 5-Star Hotels in Mahabaleshwar
See how Fountain, Mahabaleshwar – IHCL SeleQtions compares with other 5-star hotels in Mahabaleshwar across room size, price and stay scores.
| Metric | Fountain, Mahabaleshwar – IHCL SeleQtions | 5-Star Mahabaleshwar Average | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest nightly room price | 20 516 INR | 25 239 INR | Below average |
| Price for 50 sqm rooms | 62 610 INR | 62 610 INR | Above average |
| Guest Rating | 8.7 | 9.0 | — |
| Reviews | 112 | 521 | — |
| Couples Score | 9.1 | 9.6 | — |
| Wellness Score | 9.2 | 9.6 | — |
| Families Score | 10.0 | 9.9 | — |
| Business Score | 9.6 | 9.8 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many room types does Fountain, Mahabaleshwar – IHCL SeleQtions offer?
Fountain, Mahabaleshwar – IHCL SeleQtions offers 13 room types.
What is the price range for rooms at Fountain, Mahabaleshwar – IHCL SeleQtions?
Room prices range from 20,516 – 62,610 INR per night.
What is the average nightly price at Fountain, Mahabaleshwar – IHCL SeleQtions?
The average nightly room price is 33,291 INR.
What are the room sizes at Fountain, Mahabaleshwar – IHCL SeleQtions?
Room sizes range from 27 sqm to 60 sqm.
What is the most affordable room at Fountain, Mahabaleshwar – IHCL SeleQtions?
The most affordable room at Fountain, Mahabaleshwar – IHCL SeleQtions is Deluxe Room Twin Bed with Complimentary Indoor & Outdoor Activities, with prices from 13 807 INR per night.
What type of stay is Fountain, Mahabaleshwar – IHCL SeleQtions best suited for?
Fountain, Mahabaleshwar – IHCL SeleQtions is best suited to family stays, with fewer dedicated facilities for families.
What facilities does Fountain, Mahabaleshwar – IHCL SeleQtions offer?
Fountain, Mahabaleshwar – IHCL SeleQtions offers a selection of facilities and services for a comfortable stay.
Can I book Fountain, Mahabaleshwar – IHCL SeleQtions through H5star?
Yes. You can check live room rates and availability and book your stay directly through H5star.
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