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3-star hotels in Satara
A shortlist of the 3-star hotels in Satara, gathered for travellers who want a comfortable, well-rated base for the city's forts, its nearby hill stations and the Kaas Plateau. Each entry is a 3-star property with its guest rating and distance from the centre set out plainly.
Staying in Satara
Satara is a Maratha-era city on the road between Pune and Mumbai, used by many visitors as a base for Mahabaleshwar, Panchgani, Ajinkyatara Fort, Sajjangad and the Kaas Plateau. The city itself is compact and most attractions sit within a short drive, while the surrounding hills and wildlife areas reward a car. The hotels on this list are spread rather than clustered: addresses place them on Radhika Road and Powai Naka in the city, at Godoli on the Pune-Bangalore highway, and further out at Kodoli, Gogawalewadi, Bhilar near Panchgani and by the lake at Shirwal.
That spread shapes who each hotel suits. Couples and short-break travellers tend to prefer the central addresses, which keep shops and eateries close. Families gravitate to the resorts with pools, kids pools and gardens. Business travellers are best served by the highway-side hotels with fitness centres, banquet and meeting rooms, while anyone heading for the hill stations or the Kaas Plateau should look at the Bhilar, Medha and Shirwal properties. Ratings across the list run from 3.9 to 4.6, so the choice is less about quality than about location and facilities.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Lakewood Resorts & Spa
S. No 10 16 10 17 Pali Tarphe Ategaon 412806 Medha India, Satara, India
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Kids pool
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
Why stay hereLakewood Resorts & Spa sits 16.4 km from Satara's centre and pairs an outdoor pool with a kids pool, so families can split the afternoon between swimming and the garden. Air conditioning, free Wifi and free parking cover the practical side, and the restaurant and 24 hour room service mean nobody has to leave the grounds for a meal. A 4.6 guest rating from 951 reviews reflects how consistently it lands with couples and parents travelling together.
See Lakewood Resorts & SpaARC Resort Shirwal
By The Lake Opp Kapre Masala Factory, Satara, India
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Kids pool
- Free car parking
- Wheelchair accessible
Why stay hereARC Resort Shirwal keeps a garden, picnic area and outdoor pool on site, with a kids pool for younger guests. Free Wifi and free car parking remove the small friction of arrival, while the restaurant and shuttle service make it simple to settle in without a car. It lies 37.5 km from the centre, so it suits travellers who want the lake-side setting in Shirwal and the quiet that comes with being well outside town.
See ARC Resort ShirwalTreebo City Inn Satara
283 Radhika Road, Satara, India
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
- Wheelchair accessible
Why stay hereTreebo City Inn Satara is an in-town choice 16.1 km from the centre, handy for anyone whose plans run through Satara itself. Family rooms and 24 hour front desk service cover late arrivals and mixed groups, and free Wifi plus free car parking are included. Guests score it 4.5 across 632 reviews, and amenities such as the lift, laundry service and luggage storage keep longer stays straightforward.
See Treebo City Inn SataraShahee Resorts
Bhilar Village Near Kumar Windsor Park Panchgani Maharashtra 412805 India, Satara, India
Best for: Pool and spa
- Swimming pool
Why stay hereShahee Resorts in Bhilar Village, 20.5 km from Satara, offers a swimming pool and terrace alongside balconies that let guests open up to the hill air. The rooms carry a DVD player and CD player for slow evenings indoors. With a 4.5 rating from 595 reviews, it suits couples and small groups looking for a Panchgani-side base with leisure built into the room itself.
See Shahee ResortsThe Fern Residency Satara Maharashtra
Survey No. 40 2 1 Plot No. 1&2 Godoli Pune Banglore Highway Satara, Satara, India
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Fitness Center
- Family rooms
Why stay hereThe Fern Residency Satara Maharashtra draws the largest review count here, 2805 guests scoring it 4.4, which tells you it handles volume smoothly. A fitness centre and banquet space sit alongside the restaurant on the Pune Banglore Highway, 18.4 km from the centre. Business travellers and event groups get express check in and special diets on request, with free Wifi and free parking for everyone arriving by road.
See The Fern Residency Satara MaharashtraPeacock's Crest Resort
Sh 8 Gogawalewadi, Satara, India
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
Why stay herePeacock's Crest Resort is the closest of these hotels to Satara at 4.4 km, which makes it the practical pick for anyone who wants short hops into town. Free car parking is provided, rating it 4.4 from 795 reviews. Its appeal is the position and the quiet of Sh 8 at Gogawalewadi rather than a long list of services, so come for a simple, well-reviewed stay near the centre.
See Peacock's Crest ResortHotel Royal Orbit
Bhilar Medha Rd, Satara, India
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereHotel Royal Orbit combines a garden and restaurant with free Wifi, free parking and a free newspaper, so mornings start easily. The 24 hour front desk and luggage storage help guests arriving late or leaving early, and coffee is on hand without a trip out. Sitting 11.4 km from Satara's centre on Bhilar Medha Road, it has earned a 4.4 rating from 544 reviews.
See Hotel Royal OrbitSai Samrat Resort
Rahimatpur Road Midc Kodoli, Satara, India
Best for: Drivers · Step-free access
- Free car parking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereSai Samrat Resort on Rahimatpur Road in Kodoli, 20.0 km from the centre, suits groups gathering for a function: the banquet space and restaurant make hosting straightforward, and the garden gives everyone room to spread out. Free Wifi and free car parking are standard, and the 24 hour front desk handles staggered arrivals. A 4.2 rating from 400 reviews reflects a dependable, functional stay.
See Sai Samrat ResortMaharaja Regency
Powai Naka, Satara, India
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Family rooms
Why stay hereMaharaja Regency, at Powai Naka 16.6 km from the centre, packs in the widest service list of this set: restaurant and bar, banquet and business facilities, currency exchange and concierge, plus massage for winding down. Family rooms, breakfast in room and a picnic area add flexibility for mixed groups. It is the most reviewed hotel here after the Fern, 1165 guests giving it a 4.0 rating.
See Maharaja RegencyHotel Radhika Palace
New Radhika Road Karanje Karanje Satara Karanjesatara 415001Maharashtra, Satara, India
Best for: Drivers · Business trips
- Free car parking
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereHotel Radhika Palace on New Radhika Road, 15.8 km from the centre, caters to working trips with a business centre, meeting room and dry cleaning service alongside free Wifi and free parking. The garden and terrace offer somewhere to step away from the desk. A 3.9 rating from 1928 reviews makes it one of the better-established addresses in Satara for corporate travellers.
See Hotel Radhika PalaceTreebo Trend Gul Bahar
Powai Naka Shivaji Circle Satara 415001 Satara Satara India, Satara, India
Best for: Drivers · Breakfast
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Pets allowed
Why stay hereTreebo Trend Gul Bahar at Powai Naka, 16.6 km from the centre, is the rare Satara option that welcomes pets, which decides it for guests travelling with a dog. Breakfast, a restaurant and bar, room service and free Wifi cover the day, and the terrace and smoking area give alternatives to staying in the room. It holds a 3.9 rating from 730 reviews.
See Treebo Trend Gul BaharHotel Manasi Pride Satara
S.No. 40 2 2 Plot No.2 Yashoda Nagar Near Kanse Hyundai Showroom Madras Bombay Trunk Rd. Godoli Satara Maharashtra 415001 S.No. 40 2 2 Plot No.2 Yashoda Nagar Near Kanse Hyundai Showroom Madras Bombay Trunk Rd Godoli Satara Maharashtra 415001 Ss.No. 40 2 2 Plot No.2 Yashoda Nagar Near Kanse Hyundai Showroom Madras Bombay Trunk Rd Godoli Satara Maharashtra 415001, Satara, India
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Family rooms
Why stay hereHotel Manasi Pride Satara on the Madras Bombay Trunk Road, 18.4 km from the centre, is built for road journeys: free parking with a garage, free Wifi, and express check in to cut the wait after a long drive. Family rooms, breakfast in room and a restaurant suit those breaking the Pune-Bangalore run. Its 3.9 rating comes from 668 reviews.
See Hotel Manasi Pride Satara
The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Guest rating | Reviews | Parking | Breakfast | Pool or spa | To the centre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakewood Resorts & Spa | ★★★ | 4.6 | 951 | Yes | Yes | Yes | 16.4 km |
| ARC Resort Shirwal | ★★★ | 4.6 | 226 | Yes | – | Yes | 37.5 km |
| Treebo City Inn Satara | ★★★ | 4.5 | 632 | Yes | – | – | 16.1 km |
| Shahee Resorts | ★★★ | 4.5 | 595 | – | – | Yes | 20.5 km |
| The Fern Residency Satara Maharashtra | ★★★ | 4.4 | 2,805 | Yes | – | – | 18.4 km |
| Peacock's Crest Resort | ★★★ | 4.4 | 795 | Yes | – | – | 4.4 km |
| Hotel Royal Orbit | ★★★ | 4.4 | 544 | Yes | – | – | 11.4 km |
| Sai Samrat Resort | ★★★ | 4.2 | 400 | Yes | – | – | 20.0 km |
| Maharaja Regency | ★★★ | 4.0 | 1,165 | Yes | Yes | – | 16.6 km |
| Hotel Radhika Palace | ★★★ | 3.9 | 1,928 | Yes | – | – | 15.8 km |
| Treebo Trend Gul Bahar | ★★★ | 3.9 | 730 | Yes | Yes | – | 16.6 km |
| Hotel Manasi Pride Satara | ★★★ | 3.9 | 668 | Yes | Yes | – | 18.4 km |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For families
Lakewood Resorts & Spa and ARC Resort Shirwal both have outdoor pools, kids pools and gardens, and Lakewood adds a sofa bed. Maharaja Regency and the two Powai Naka hotels, Treebo Trend Gul Bahar and Hotel Manasi Pride Satara, list family rooms; Gul Bahar also welcomes pets.
Lakewood Resorts & Spa · ARC Resort Shirwal · Maharaja Regency · Treebo Trend Gul Bahar · Hotel Manasi Pride Satara
For business travellers
The Fern Residency Satara Maharashtra has a fitness centre, banquet and express check-in, and carries by far the most reviews of the group. Hotel Radhika Palace offers a business centre and meeting room, while Maharaja Regency and Hotel Manasi Pride Satara add banquet space and express check-in on the highway side of the city.
The Fern Residency Satara Maharashtra · Hotel Radhika Palace · Maharaja Regency · Hotel Manasi Pride Satara
Closest to the centre
Peacock's Crest Resort sits 4.4 km from the centre, the shortest distance on this list, followed by Hotel Royal Orbit at 11.4 km. Hotel Radhika Palace and Treebo City Inn Satara are around 16 km out, and Lakewood Resorts & Spa at 16.4 km combines that proximity with the highest guest rating, 4.6.
Peacock's Crest Resort · Hotel Royal Orbit · Hotel Radhika Palace · Treebo City Inn Satara · Lakewood Resorts & Spa
Top-rated stays
Four hotels share the strongest guest scores. Lakewood Resorts & Spa and ARC Resort Shirwal both rate 4.6, the first from 951 reviews and the second from 226. Treebo City Inn Satara and Shahee Resorts follow at 4.5, the latter with a balcony, terrace, DVD player and swimming pool.
Lakewood Resorts & Spa · ARC Resort Shirwal · Treebo City Inn Satara · Shahee Resorts
Where to stay in Satara
Godoli
Godoli lines the Pune-Bangalore highway, which makes it handy for arrivals by road and for pushing on to Pune or Kolhapur. The Fern Residency Satara Maharashtra and Hotel Manasi Pride Satara both stand here, and together they cover the business end of the list with banquet, meeting and fitness facilities.
Our picks here: The Fern Residency Satara Maharashtra · Hotel Manasi Pride Satara
Panchgani
Panchgani, about an hour's drive from Satara, is a hill station known for its scenic views and colonial-era charm, with resorts and hotels catering to leisure travellers. Shahee Resorts sits at Bhilar Village near Kumar Windsor Park here, offering a balcony, terrace, swimming pool and DVD player.
Our picks here: Shahee Resorts
Plan your stay
Getting there and around
Satara is well-connected by road and rail. The nearest major airport is Pune Airport, about 120 kilometers away, from where you can hire a taxi or take a bus. Satara railway station is on the Pune-Miraj line, with regular trains from Pune, Mumbai, and other cities. By road, Satara is on National Highway 48, which connects Mumbai and Pune to Bengaluru, and both state-run and private buses run frequently from Pune and Mumbai. Once in Satara, local buses, auto-rickshaws, and taxis cover the city; for the hill stations and other nearby attractions, hiring a car or using app-based cabs is convenient.
Questions, answered
Which of these hotels is closest to Satara city centre?
Peacock's Crest Resort is the nearest, 4.4 km from the centre. Hotel Royal Orbit follows at 11.4 km, then Hotel Radhika Palace at 15.8 km and Treebo City Inn Satara at 16.1 km. The Shirwal property, ARC Resort Shirwal, is the furthest at 37.5 km.
Do any of these Satara hotels have a pool?
Yes. Lakewood Resorts & Spa and ARC Resort Shirwal both list an outdoor pool and a kids pool, and Shahee Resorts has a swimming pool. Lakewood also adds a garden, terrace and restaurant, so it works well for families who want to spend an afternoon on site.
Which hotels offer free parking?
Most of the list does. Free car parking appears at Lakewood Resorts & Spa, ARC Resort Shirwal, Treebo City Inn Satara, The Fern Residency Satara Maharashtra, Peacock's Crest Resort, Hotel Royal Orbit, Sai Samrat Resort, Maharaja Regency and Hotel Radhika Palace.
Can I bring my pet to any of these hotels?
Treebo Trend Gul Bahar is the only hotel here that lists pets allowed. It sits at Powai Naka, 16.6 km from the centre, and also offers breakfast, a restaurant, free wifi, lifts and a smoking area.
Which is the highest-rated hotel on this shortlist?
Lakewood Resorts & Spa and ARC Resort Shirwal both score 4.6 out of 5. Lakewood has 951 reviews and a full spread of facilities including a restaurant, outdoor pool and kids pool; ARC Resort Shirwal has 226 reviews and sits by the lake at Shirwal.
Which hotels are best for families?
For pools and space, Lakewood Resorts & Spa and ARC Resort Shirwal lead, with kids pools, gardens and restaurants. Maharaja Regency, Treebo Trend Gul Bahar and Hotel Manasi Pride Satara all list family rooms, and Maharaja Regency adds a picnic area and massage.
Do the hotels serve breakfast?
Breakfast is listed at Lakewood Resorts & Spa, Treebo Trend Gul Bahar, Maharaja Regency and Hotel Manasi Pride Satara. Maharaja Regency and Hotel Manasi Pride Satara also offer breakfast in room, and Maharaja Regency has a restaurant, bar and buffet.
Which hotels work for a business trip?
The Fern Residency Satara Maharashtra at Godoli lists a fitness centre, banquet, express check-in and restaurant, and has 2805 reviews. Hotel Radhika Palace adds a business centre and meeting room, while Maharaja Regency and Hotel Manasi Pride Satara offer banquet space and express check-in.