Namita SawantClub Mahindra Tropicana Alibaug is an ideal weekend getaway for a relaxed family vacation by the sea. Located near the famed Kihim beach in Alibaug, this resort built on 8 acres of land paints the most scenic view in monsoons. The landscape of thick greens flanked by foggy mountains gives a soul soothing backdrop to this resort, such that I could not leave the resort even once during my stay. The luxurious rooms and this view (Ufff!) tied me to explore the beauty that Club Mahindra Tropicana Alibaug offers.
How To Get to Club Mahindra Tropicana Alibaug?
The best way to reach the resort is by car. From Mumbai, it is approximately 100 km or 2.5 hours’ drive. For the most part, the roads are well-maintained except at a few spots where the monsoons have caused havoc. The last five minutes of stretch leading up to the resort is not good. You can take a ferry from Mumbai and get down at Mandwa Jetty too. From there you can board a bus or autorickshaw to reach the resort.
What Time Is Check-In & Checkout?
The check-ins at Club Mahindra Alibaug start at 2 pm, just like most Club Mahindra resorts. Since this is a tie-up resort, and the staff was working from a makeshift reception, they were too occupied. Although we reached the resort before noon, we couldn’t get our room until 2.30 pm. So, we lost a lot of time waiting for our room to get ready. The checkout time is at 11 am. However, we checked out around 12 pm and the staff did not put any pressure on timely checkout. So that way it was relaxed and perhaps that was the reason our studio room took so much time to get ready. Aim to reach early by 11 am and spend some time at the Happy Hub or just relax in the pool while you wait for your room to get ready.
What Are Some of The Property Amenities at Club Mahindra Resort Alibaug?
Tropicana Resort and Spa, Alibaug is a Club Mahindra affiliate resort and has all the luxurious amenities that are available at most Club Mahindra resorts. We had booked a studio room and besides all the amenities, the view it offered was something to fall in love with. The room was comfy and luxurious.
Some of the top property amenities include:
- Swimming pool
- Happy hub with loads of indoor games and board games, including Scrabble, ludo, etc.
- Library
- Restaurant and bar services
Is Club Mahindra Resort Alibaug a Good Place to Stay?
Club Mahindra Resort Alibaug is the best place to stay. But if you are looking for a beach resort, then you will be disappointed as the resort is not on the beach. Kihim Beach is the closest beach within 3kms radius. Since we had already stayed for a night at a resort in Nagaon Beach, we didn’t venture out to explore the beaches or the forts.
The resort is best if you want to spend a relaxing time watching the rain and fog engulfing the hills. The swimming pool and restaurant buffets kept us busy for the most part. A stroll around the 8 acres of land, amazingly well-maintained is a nature trail to be enjoyed. So yes, club Mahindra Resort Alibaug is a wonderful resort for a relaxing and memorable stay with your family.
Club Mahindra Tropicana Alibaug – Food Review
Any vacation at Club Mahindra seems incomplete without the buffet meals. So, we took a combo of dinner and breakfast meals and relished a nice spread. The food quality and taste were awesome. Much better than the ala carte meal we ordered thanks to the late check-in. The cost of the ala carte meal was high and in comparison, the quantity was low. In general, I have observed ordering in-room lunches or dinner usually costs high and falls low on expectations. The buffet dinner and breakfast spread on the contrary had a lot of variety. The cost for our combo buffet came around 1700rs per person, which was decent. Sharing the video of the buffet spread.
There was a bar too serving fancy drinks. The cost was of course high but given the ambience you can have a drink or too and chill near the pool.
Final words
Tropicana Resort Alibaug is a perfect resort for a laid-back family holiday to escape city life. From my experience, it is hard to get a booking here and most of the time the app shows waiting. So, even if you are getting a one-night stay, go for it. Just relax in the lap of nature, spend your leisure time swimming, or take a stroll around the marvellous hills. We didn’t venture out as the stay was short but thoroughly enjoyed our time here. I am going to plan another monsoon escapade here.
Varsoli beach is one of my most favorite beach in Alibaug as it is clean and less crowded. To discover more beaches to explore in Alibaug, read: Must visit beaches in Alibaug
