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Five-star Hotels in India for the Best Family Vacation Ever

Aroma Sah Anant

Last updated: Jun 28, 2019

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Looking for a hotel perfect for troublesome toddlers, hard-to-please teenagers, octogenarian grandparents and your sleep-deprived selves? The first step towards planning a big, fat family vacation is to find a hotel with activities for everyone. We have done half the job for you by putting down the best five-star hotels in India that will make your family vacation the most memorable ever.

JW Marriott Mussoorie Walnut Grove Resort & Spa

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The unspoilt and tranquil location of the JW Marriott Mussoorie Walnut Grove Resort and Spa is just what you need for a memorable holiday, as the cool Mussoorie breeze ruffles your hair and uplifts your spirits. Kids will thoroughly enjoy the Walnut Trail, and the lavish family breakfast set up by the banks of the river. Teenagers can go on a chauffeured Royal Enfield to the Brentwood Sanctuary, while you have a pleasant evening relaxing in the manicured lawns with a cup of tea.

Location: Village Siya, Kempty Fall Road, Tehri Garhwal
Tariff: INR 24,100 per night*

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ITC Grand Bharat A Luxury Collection Retreat, near Delhi

Barely 45 minutes from the hustle-bustle of Delhi is a palatial, all-suite property with an imposing sandstone structure and a 27-hole Jack Nicklaus golf course. Live Maharaja-style and relax by the lavish pool, or spend hours zorbing, trekking and biking. Elders can go for nature walks and birdwatching, or take advantage of the in-house Ayurvedic spa. The hotel’s impressive fine-dining restaurants, colonial-style bar and sporty clubhouse all have delectable menus for discerning guests.

Location: PO Hasanpur, Tauru, Mewat Dist
Tariff: Starting from INR 25,000 per night approximately*

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Taj Holiday Village Resort & Spa, Goa

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Ideal for sun-seekers, The Vivanta by Taj Holiday Village in Goa boasts rich Portuguese heritage. It is a haven for family-vacationers, with ample facilities for kids, including adventure trails, cookhouse and special menus in restaurants. For a foodie adventure, accompany Chef Urbano de Rego to the Mapusa Spice Market to handpick authentic spices, followed by cooking a four-course meal. The infinity pool is the perfect spot for lounging during the day, while adventure-seekers can go rock-climbing, rappelling and Jumarring.

Location: Sinquerim Beach, P O Candolim
Tariff: INR 10,750 per night*

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The Oberoi Rajvilas, Jaipur

This gorgeous Oberoi property in Jaipur is set on 32 acres of lush, manicured gardens. With an 18th-century Shiva temple within the hotel premises, guests can savour the experience of a traditional aarti every day, and combine it with a private yoga session there. A session with historian Ranbir Singh at the Rajwada Library Bar unveils tales of Rajputs, Mughals and the British. Engage kids in a private session with the mixologist or chef, a show by the local magician or a traditional puppet show. The entire family can come together for dinner by the poolside.

Location: Plot No 20, Shop No 2, S B I Bank, Sindhi Collony, Luniyawas
Tariff:INR 27,500 per night*

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The Khyber Himalayan Resort and Spa, Jammu and Kashmir

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The snow-clad Apharwat range and the pristine town of Gulmarg form a picture postcard setting for The Khyber Himalayan Resort and Spa—a cluster of classic mountain cabins. A world-class holiday in Kashmir with your family is possible only at this destination. A short distance from the resort, is the world’s highest ski lift — the Gulmarg Gondola. Additionally, the hotel has fine-dining restaurants, a cigar lounge, a well-appointed spa and a heated swimming pool. There is also a children’s club, a mini-theatre and a dedicated activities concierge.

Location: Gulmarg Near Gandola
Tariff: INR 16,675*

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The Tamara Coorg, Karnataka

If you are a bunch of nature lovers with a penchant for exotic resorts set amidst lush greenery, then Tamara Coorg Resort is your ideal destination. Known for its world-class services and warm hospitality, the 180 acres of this estate produces coffee, cardamom and pepper, and boasts of beautiful streams and waterfalls. While you’ll never get bored of the peaceful and serene ambience, you must create your own signature coffee blend, right from plucking coffee berries, to pulping, blending and roasting them. Stay occupied with fun activities such as trekking, bird watching, coffee therapy and yoga sessions.

Location: Kabbinakad Estate, Napoklu Nad,Yevakapadi Village, Madikeri Taluk
Tariff: Starting from INR 15,000 per night approximately*

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Aroma Sah Anant

Call her a freelancer, a travel writer, a journalist or a reporter. But at heart, she is a wanderer. When in a new city, she can barely sleep, walks around a lot, eats only local food, and drinks coffee wherever it's brewing. "Never follow an itinerary" is her travel motto.