Resorts in Alibaug for Couples: Cottages, Cabins and Beach Stays

A weekend away for two in Alibaug usually comes down to a few practical questions. How private is the room? How far is the sand? Is the pool shared? Will someone cook for you? This guide answers those questions for the five Privy Stays hotels and resorts that are set up for couples, so you can choose by what matters to you rather than by photographs alone.

Every stay below is one of our own properties, and every detail comes from its listing on privystays.com. If you are still deciding between a villa, a resort and a hotel, our guide to choosing between a villa, resort or hotel in Alibaug is a good place to start.

Quick answer: which resort suits which couple

In short: choose Saffronshore if you want the beach and the Mandwa Jetty close by, The Enchanted Nest if you want to walk straight onto quiet sand, the Rooftop Cabin if you want a space that is yours alone, Blue Waves for a calm room at a gentle price, and St. Ricky's if you would rather be near town with a restaurant downstairs.

What makes a resort right for a couple in Alibaug

A resort that suits a family or a group of friends is not always the right choice for two people. These are the points worth checking before you book.

• How private the room is. A cottage that opens onto a lawn or a garden feels very different from a room on a corridor. Look for private entrances and outdoor seating that belongs to your room.
• Distance to the beach. Some stays sit a few minutes' walk from the sand, others are a short drive away. Our guide to resorts with private beach access explains what "private beach" really means here.
• Whether the pool is shared. All five stays below share facilities with other guests in some way, or have no pool at all. If a private pool matters most, a villa is the better fit.
• How meals work. In-house kitchens, a restaurant on site and meals on request each suit a different kind of weekend.
• The drive from the jetty. Many guests from Mumbai arrive by ferry at Mandwa Jetty. A 15 minute transfer and a 50 minute transfer make a real difference on a two night trip.

Our hotels and resorts for couples

Saffronshore Wood Resort, Awas: wooden cottages close to the beach

Saffronshore is a small resort of five wooden cottages in a dense tropical garden, about 250 metres from Awas Beach. Four cottages are on the ground floor and the fifth sits above one of them with its own staircase, which gives it a little more seclusion. Each cottage has a double bed, an attached bathroom, air conditioning, Wi-Fi and daily housekeeping.

Guests share the pool, which is open from 8 am to 8 pm, and the gardens. Freshly cooked food is served from 9 am to 3 pm and from 5 pm to 10 pm, and the resort asks you to allow 40 to 45 minutes for each order. Mandwa Jetty is about 6 km away (around 15 minutes) and Kihim Beach is 5 km, which makes Saffronshore one of the easiest stays to reach from the ferry. Spa therapy and other experiences can be added for a fee. Pets are not allowed as standard, but you can ask the team about bringing one for an additional charge.

Suits: couples arriving by ferry who want a beach walk before breakfast and a garden setting.

The Enchanted Nest, Nagaon: lawn cottages with a walkway to the sand

The Enchanted Nest is an eight room boutique resort in Nagaon. Six of its rooms are premium private cottages with a base occupancy of two, each with its own entrance, an air conditioned bedroom and a modern bathroom, opening onto a manicured lawn. The other two are family rooms with loft bedrooms.

The standout feature is the private walkway from the grounds directly to the sand at Akshi Beach, about 0.1 km away. There is a pool, a Buddha garden and an in-house kitchen that prepares fresh meals daily. Nagaon Beach is 4 km away, and Mandwa Jetty is 26 km, around 50 minutes by road.

Suits: couples who want to be on the beach in two minutes and spend the rest of the day slowly.

Privy Stays Rooftop Cabin, Alibaug: an A-frame built for two

The Rooftop Cabin is a single A-frame cabin on a private rooftop, and it takes a maximum of two guests. The bedroom is air conditioned, with artistic interiors, and there is an outdoor lounge and a private dining space for meals under the open sky. Slanted glass and wooden framing make it a comfortable place to watch the rain in the monsoon.

The swimming pool is on the ground level and is shared with the wider stay complex rather than being exclusive to the cabin. In-house meals can be arranged on request, and you can order experiences such as a floating breakfast by the pool, a stargazing barbecue or a live Konkani Popti. There is no minimum stay, so a single night works well. Varsoli Beach is 1.2 km away and Mandwa Jetty is 19 km, around 40 minutes.

Suits: anniversaries, birthdays and any weekend where the space itself is the point.

Blue Waves Resort, Alibaug: a calm room around open courtyards

Blue Waves is an eight room boutique hotel built around traditional open courtyards, which keep the rooms cool and give every room its own outdoor seating. The Cozy Couple Room has a base occupancy of two, with air conditioning and an attached bathroom. Deluxe Rooms with a pool view take three guests if you would like a little more space.

The pool is shared, meals are available on request, and the restaurants of Alibaug town are close by. There is no minimum stay. Varsoli Beach is 1.7 km away and Mandwa Jetty is 18 km, around 35 minutes.

Suits: a relaxed, good value weekend with the beach and the town both within a few minutes' drive.

St. Ricky's Apartment Hotel, Alibaug: studios with bathtubs near town

St. Ricky's has ten 1BHK studio apartments, each with a private bathtub, plus one 2BHK apartment. There is a lift to every floor, a reception desk, housekeeping, Wi-Fi, a television in the rooms and an in-house restaurant that serves freshly prepared meals. Please note that swimming pool facilities are not available for apartment bookings.

Varsoli Beach is 1.2 km away, Alibaug Beach is 2.3 km and Mandwa Jetty is 19 km, around 40 minutes. It suits couples who like to explore by day and want the practical comforts of a hotel when they come back.

Suits: couples who prefer hotel service, a long soak and an easy walk to town over a pool.

Which part of Alibaug suits your weekend

For a fuller picture of each neighbourhood, see our guide to the best areas to stay in Alibaug.

Planning your couple's weekend

Check-in at all five stays is from 2 pm and check-out is by 11 am, so a morning ferry from Mumbai gives you time for lunch by the sea before you settle in. September to March is the busy season, when the weather is dry and pleasant. The monsoon months are off season and usually the best value, and longer stays often come with good discounts.

For ideas on what to do once you arrive, read our Alibaug couple getaway guide and our list of unique things to do in Alibaug for couples.

Frequently asked questions

Which Privy Stays resort in Alibaug is closest to the beach?

The Enchanted Nest in Nagaon has a private walkway to the sand at Akshi Beach, about 0.1 km away. Saffronshore Wood Resort is about 250 metres from Awas Beach.

Do any of these resorts have a private pool for couples?

No. The pools at Saffronshore, Blue Waves and the Rooftop Cabin are shared with other guests, The Enchanted Nest has a pool on site, and St. Ricky's has no pool for apartment bookings. If a private pool is essential, a private villa is the better choice.

Can we book just one night?

Blue Waves Resort and the Rooftop Cabin state that there is no minimum stay, so single nights are welcome. For the other stays, check the dates you want on the property page.

Are meals included?

Each stay handles food differently. St. Ricky's has an in-house restaurant, Saffronshore and The Enchanted Nest serve freshly cooked food from their kitchens, and Blue Waves and the Rooftop Cabin offer meals on request. Check the property page for menus and timings.

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