IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a 100-room Holiday Inn Resort in Lonavala, set to open in 2027. For IHG One Rewards members in Mumbai and Pune, this fills a long-standing gap in one of India’s most-visited weekend destinations.
The Details
- Property: Holiday Inn Resort Lonavala
- Rooms: 100 keys
- Opening: 2027
- Developer: Emproy Hospitality LLP
- Location: NH-48 Expressway – high visibility along the Mumbai-Pune corridor
- Facilities: Three dining venues, swimming pool, spa, and fitness center
The signing was announced in December 2025 as part of IHG’s push into India’s leisure market. IHG currently operates 51 hotels across India with 72 more in the pipeline.
Why This Matters
Lonavala-Khandala attracts millions of visitors from Mumbai and Pune annually, yet international branded hotels have been scarce:
- Radisson Resort & Spa is essentially the only global brand operating in Lonavala proper
- Hilton Shillim Estate sits ~20km away in an ultra-luxury bracket
- Marriott, Hyatt, Accor – none have a direct presence in the core market
Holiday Inn Resort gives IHG loyalists a mid-scale, points-friendly option where none existed before.
Good to Know
- IHG One Rewards: You’ll earn and redeem points here once it opens
- Expected Redemption Range: New Holiday Inn Resorts in India typically price at 20,000–35,000 points/night
- Elite Perks: Platinum and Diamond members can expect the usual upgrade potential and breakfast benefits
- Best Season: Lonavala peaks during monsoon (June–September) when waterfalls and greenery are at their best
The Verdict
The Mumbai-Pune corridor has needed a credible points hotel in Lonavala for years. Holiday Inn slots into that upper-midscale gap perfectly: predictable service, reasonable points pricing, and a location that’s actually convenient.
Bottom Line
If you’re IHG loyal and based in Western India, bookmark 2027. You’ll finally have a straightforward redemption option for monsoon weekends or family retreats – no more defaulting to the lone Radisson or paying Shillim’s rates.
