Best Hotels with Beach Access in Mumbai

Taj Mahal Tower runs a kids club inside a 1973 building whose arched balconies contrast with the neighbouring Taj Mahal Palace, with rooms recently refurbished. Rooms include a 32-inch flat-screen TV, a minibar and free WiFi, with sea, city or pool views depending on the floor. The landscaped pool shares the J Wellness spa complex with the property next door, and the poolside Aquarius Lounge serves drinks in the afternoon. Ten restaurants cover the property, including Wasabi by Morimoto.

The Taj Mahal Palace runs a kids club inside the 1903 heritage building opposite the Gateway of India, overlooking the Arabian Sea. Family suites come with sea, city or pool views, a 32-inch flat-screen TV and a minibar, backed by 24-hour butler service. The landscaped pool sits inside the J Wellness spa wing, next to the poolside Aquarius Lounge. Wasabi by Morimoto and the Golden Dragon lead nine restaurants in total.

Taj The Trees runs a kids club next to an infinity pool, with interconnected family rooms available for parties that need two adjoining spaces. Rooms carry air conditioning, a private bathroom and city views, with a sun terrace and lush gardens around the pool deck. The family-friendly restaurant serves Chinese, Indian, American, Japanese and international dishes, with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options at breakfast. Phoenix Market City Mall is 4.9 kilometres away.

Fairmont Mumbai runs a kids club next to a rooftop swimming pool, with a playground rounding out the outdoor space for younger guests. Family suites come with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom, and the family-friendly restaurant serves Chinese, British, French and Indian menus across brunch, lunch, dinner and high tea, with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options. The sauna and fitness centre sit inside the spa wing.

Trident Nariman Point runs a kids club alongside its outdoor pool, with the Arabian Sea and Marine Drive as the view from most rooms. Rooms carry a personal safe, minibar and flat-screen TV, and some open onto sea views. The tour desk arranges day trips and car rentals, and the hotel keeps bikes for guests who want to cover Marine Drive on two wheels. Frangipani serves Mediterranean plates, while Indian Jones covers Southeast Asian and Japanese cuisine.

The St. Regis Mumbai puts families in one-bedroom apartments with extra room to spread out, inside a hotel that carries the St. Regis Butler Service as standard. Bikes are available for guests who want to cover Lower Parel without a car, and the pool sits within the wider spa and wellness setup. Eight restaurants and specialty dining rooms look out over the Mumbai skyline. High Street Phoenix sits steps away, putting shopping and entertainment within walking distance.

A rooftop swimming pool anchors ICONIQA - The Lifestyle Hotel of Mumbai, paired with a hot tub, sauna and fitness room for cooling off between sightseeing days. The restaurant runs a family-friendly dining room alongside Indian, Japanese, Mexican and international menus, with breakfast covering vegetarian, vegan, halal and gluten-free diets. Free WiFi, free private parking and a 24-hour front desk round out the stay, 3.1 kilometres from Phoenix Market City Mall.

Family rooms sit 100 metres from the Gateway of India at Abode Bombay, alongside a library and shared lounge rarely found at other properties nearby. Air-conditioned rooms carry a satellite TV, seating area and private bathroom with free toiletries. A 24-hour front desk, tour desk and free WiFi cover the practical side of a stay, and dry cleaning and currency exchange are arranged on site. CST Railway Station is 2 kilometres away.

A water park and playground set The Westin Mumbai Garden City apart from other properties near Film City, alongside a landscaped swimming pool and family rooms. Floor-to-ceiling windows and tea/coffee making facilities furnish the air-conditioned rooms, each with a bathtub and free toiletries. Oberoi Shopping Mall sits 100 metres away, and Seasonal Tastes restaurant serves all-day dining with skyline views. Airport shuttle service runs at a surcharge, 8 kilometres from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport.

An indoor swimming pool pairs with an outdoor pool at ITC Grand Central, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Mumbai, a combination none of its Parel neighbours match. Rooms and suites carry city views, a flat-screen satellite TV, work desk and seating area, with a private bathroom offering hot and cold shower and free toiletries. The spa and fitness centre round out the stay, and Dublin- The Irish Bar serves drinks on site. Dadar Railway Station is 4.4 kilometres away.

The Leela Mumbai soundproofs its rooms against traffic from the airport five minutes away, and every one comes with air conditioning and a minibar. The outdoor pool sits below rooms overlooking landscaped gardens or the water, backed by a fitness centre and spa. Free parking covers the drive from Andheri Railway Station, four kilometres off. Six restaurants split between Indian, Chinese and Italian menus, and the Citrus Restaurant runs around the clock.

Interconnecting family rooms are available on request at JW Marriott Mumbai Sahar Airport, 400 metres from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport in Andheri East. An outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre and spa wellness centre sit alongside a 24-hour front desk and round-the-clock in-room dining. Rooms carry air conditioning, a minibar and a private bathroom with bathtub or shower. Marol metro station is 1.2 kilometres away, and the hotel runs an executive lounge plus three restaurants spanning Italian, Japanese and Indian menus.

Family rooms are available five minutes' drive from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport at Hilton Mumbai International Airport Hotel, alongside an outdoor pool, spa and fitness centre. The spa runs hot tubs, body massage and a sauna, and the hotel serves five dining options plus 24-hour room service. Rooms carry wooden flooring, oversized windows, an armchair with ottoman and bathrobes. Oberoi Mall is a 15-minute drive, and a tour desk arranges day trips.

A year-round outdoor pool with pool-view rooms distinguishes Taj Santacruz, a two-minute walk from Chhatrapati Shivaji Domestic Terminal 1. Family rooms are available alongside a spa, sauna and 24-hour front desk. Rooms include a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and DVD player, bath robes and free toiletries, with some rooms offering a separate seating area. Three restaurants cover Chinese at China Inc, Italian at Rivea and multi-cuisine dining at Tiqri.