Courtyard Resort and Spa,

Every room at the resort comes with a sun deck, a plush bed, split AC, 32" LED TV, personal safety box, minibar and a hair dryer.

Yes, parking is available here.

Located on top of a hill overlooking the sea, the resort has magnificent views of the coast. There's also a spa, an infinity pool and a state-of-the-art gymnasium on site.

The resort is well connected to Mumbai, Pune, Goa and Kolhapur, by road. It is 330 km from Mumbai, 325 km from Pune and 280 km from Goa, should you choose to take a bus or drive. The nearest railway station is Ratnagiri, which is 26 km away. The closest airports are at Mumbai, Pune and Goa.

The best time to visit the resort is between the months of October to March when the weather is neither too hot nor too humid. You could visit during the monsoon when the landscape is lush with greenery and the climate temperate but be prepared for heavy downpours.

There are many resorts nearby in Goa and Maharashtra - Club Mahindra Sherwood, Club Mahindra Hatgad and Club Mahindra Saj Mahabaleshwar in Maharashtra and Club Mahindra Emerald Palms, Club Mahindra Acacia Palms and Club Mahindra Varca Beach in Goa.

There's plenty to see around the resort with temples such as the Swayambhu Ganapati Temple and the Velneshwar Temple. There's also Ratnadurg, Jaigad and Gopalgad forts and Thibaw Palace. The House of Wax and Prachin Konkan Museum are also worth a visit.

The travel desk at Courtyard Resort and Spa helps arrange local tours and transfer to and from Ratnagiri station.

The staff at the resort speak English, Hindi and Marathi.

3-4 days is good enough time for a holiday at Courtyard Resort and Spa, Ganpatipule.