Resorts and Hotels in Alibaug: Areas, Room Types and How to Choose

Resorts in Alibaug come in more shapes than the word suggests. One might be an eleven-room apartment hotel in town with a lift and a restaurant. Another might be five wooden cottages around a shared pool, a short walk from the beach. Choosing well depends less on finding the "best" resort and more on matching the place to your trip: where you arrive, who is travelling, how close to the sand you want to be, and whether you want a room or the whole property.

This guide walks through those decisions area by area. It then compares the seven hotels and resorts that Privy Stays looks after in and around Alibaug, using only what each property page states, so you can shortlist with confidence.

Quick answer

• Arriving by ferry for a short weekend: stay on the Awas and Mandwa side. Saffronshore Wood Resort is about 6 km from Mandwa Jetty.
• Walking to the beach matters most: look at Akshi, Nagaon or Awas. The Enchanted Nest is 0.1 km from Akshi Beach, Saffronshore is 250 m from Awas Beach and Casa Sereno is 0.8 km from Nagaon Beach.
• A central base with a restaurant and a lift: St. Ricky's Apartment Hotel in Alibaug town.
• A group that wants the whole place: Frida Nest is typically rented as an entire 7-bedroom unit, and Blue Waves Resort can be taken as a full buyout.
• Two people who want something different: the Privy Stays Rooftop Cabin, an A-frame cabin designed for two.

What a resort usually means in Alibaug

Most resorts and hotels in Alibaug are boutique stays rather than large hotels. The seven Privy Stays properties range from a single cabin to eleven apartment units, so you rarely share the place with more than a handful of other guests.

Three things vary far more than the name "resort" implies:

• The pool. Some properties have a pool shared by all rooms, one has a pool private to the group renting it, and one has no pool for its guests.
• How you book. Most rent individual rooms or cottages. Some are usually rented whole, which makes them closer to a villa.
• Food. Some have an in-house restaurant, others cook to order within set hours, and some arrange meals on request.

If you are still deciding between a resort, a hotel and a private villa, our guide to choosing between a villa, resort or hotel in Alibaug sets out the trade-offs.

How to choose a resort or hotel in Alibaug

1. Start with the area

Alibaug stretches along the coast, and travel times between areas add up over a short trip. The town and Varsoli suit people who want restaurants and shops nearby. Nagaon and Akshi, to the south, are quieter and beach-led. The Awas side is closest to Mandwa Jetty, where the ferries from Mumbai arrive. The areas table below shows which properties sit where.

2. Decide how close to the sand you need to be

Distances on property pages range from 0.1 km to more than 2 km from the nearest beach. If you want to walk down for sunrise or let children go back and forth, look for a stay within a few hundred metres. If you are happy to drive to different beaches each day, a central location may serve you better. Our guide to beach resorts in Alibaug lists the distance from each property to the sand in detail.

3. Choose between a shared pool, a private pool or no pool

A shared pool is normal at a boutique resort and is often quiet with only a few rooms. If you want the pool to yourselves, you will usually need to rent the whole property. If a pool is essential, check the property page, because not every hotel has one for its guests.

4. Book a room or the whole property

For couples and small families, a room or cottage is usually enough. For birthdays, family reunions or a group of friends, renting the entire resort gives you the privacy of a villa with more bedrooms and separate bathrooms. See booking a whole resort in Alibaug for how that works.

5. Check how meals work

Ask whether food is served from a restaurant, cooked to order or arranged on request, and at what times. At a cottage resort where each order is freshly prepared, it helps to order ahead. If you plan to eat out most of the time, a central location matters more than in-house dining.

6. Note check-in, check-out and minimum stay

All seven Privy Stays hotels and resorts list check-in from 2:00 pm and check-out at 11:00 am. Privy Stays has no minimum stay requirement, and several property pages note that single-night bookings are welcome.

Areas at a glance

Distances and drive times are taken from each property page. For a fuller look at neighbourhoods, read the best areas to stay in Alibaug.

The seven Privy Stays hotels and resorts compared

These are Privy Stays' own hotels and resorts, as listed on our hotels and resorts page in November 2026. "From" prices are the listed starting rates at that time. They change with season and dates, so check the property page for your dates.

Frida Nest

An art-filled seven-room property near Alibaug town, built for larger groups, celebrations and family retreats. It is typically rented as an entire unit, so the pool and dining space are yours for the stay. Rooms are set up for two, four or six guests.

Saffronshore Wood Resort

Five wooden cottages in a tropical garden, 250 m from Awas Beach and about 6 km from Mandwa Jetty. Guests share the pool and garden. Food is cooked to order within set kitchen hours, and each order takes around 40 to 45 minutes. Pets are not allowed.

The Enchanted Nest

An eight-room boutique resort in Nagaon with a private walkway to Akshi Beach, 0.1 km away. Six cottages suit couples and two family rooms have loft bedrooms. Every room opens onto a lawn, and there is a Buddha garden and an in-house kitchen.

St. Ricky's Apartment Hotel

Eleven air-conditioned units in Alibaug town: ten studio apartments, each with a bathtub, and one 2BHK. A lift serves every floor, and there is a front desk, housekeeping and an in-house restaurant. Note that the pool is not available to apartment guests.

Casa Sereno

Six air-conditioned bedrooms with private bathrooms around a shared central pool, 0.8 km from Nagaon Beach. It suits families and small groups who want their own room with shared spaces to meet.

Blue Waves Resort

Eight rooms built around open courtyards, 1.7 km from Varsoli Beach. You can choose a Cozy Couple Room or a Deluxe Room with a pool view, or ask about a full buyout for an intimate gathering.

Privy Stays Rooftop Cabin

An A-frame cabin on a private rooftop, designed for two, with its own outdoor lounge and dining space. The swimming pool is at ground level and shared within the wider complex. Pets are not permitted.

Find the right guide for your trip

When a villa suits better

If your group wants a private pool, a full kitchen and no other guests at all, a private villa may suit you better than a resort. Browse villas in Alibaug, or start with our guide to where to stay in Alibaug.

Frequently asked questions

Which part of Alibaug is most convenient after the ferry?

The Awas side, towards Mandwa. Saffronshore Wood Resort lists Mandwa Jetty at about 6 km, around 15 minutes by road. Properties in Alibaug town list the jetty at 18 to 19 km, and those in Nagaon at 26 km.

Do resorts in Alibaug have private pools?

At most boutique resorts the pool is shared between rooms. At Frida Nest the pool is private to guests because the property is usually rented whole. St. Ricky's Apartment Hotel has no pool for apartment guests, so always check the property page.

Can I book an entire resort for a group?

Yes, at some properties. Frida Nest is typically rented as an entire 7-bedroom unit, and Blue Waves Resort mentions full buyouts for intimate gatherings. Our guide to booking a whole resort covers this in more detail.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

All seven Privy Stays hotels and resorts list check-in from 2:00 pm and check-out at 11:00 am.

Planning your stay

Start with the area that fits your arrival and your days, then narrow it down by pool, meals and how you want to book. You can see every Privy Stays property on the hotels and resorts page, or browse by area: Alibaug, Nagaon and Mandwa. If you have a question about a particular stay, our team is happy to help before you book.