Property Opening Details

Lemon Tree Hotels Limited announced the opening of Lemon Tree Resort, Nashik, previously disclosed to stock exchanges on September 9, 2024 as Lemon Tree Hotel, Nashik.

Property Specifications

The resort features 71 well-appointed rooms and suites, representing an increase from the 57 rooms previously disclosed to exchanges. Room categories include:

  • Deluxe Twin Rooms
  • Deluxe Double Rooms
  • Studio Suites
  • Studio Suites with Lake View
  • Executive Suites with Lake View

Facilities and Amenities

The property includes:

  • Multi-cuisine restaurant (Citrus Café)
  • Recreation bar (Slounge)
  • In-room dining service
  • Banquet hall
  • Meeting room
  • Swimming pool
  • Spa
  • Fitness centre
  • Dedicated kids' play area
  • Landscaped lawn overlooking Gangapur Dam backwaters

Event Capabilities

The resort offers extensive event spaces including:

  • Grand Tangerine
  • Tangerine

These spaces support flexible configurations for:

  • Destination weddings
  • Residential conferences
  • Corporate retreats
  • Meetings
  • Social celebrations

Location and Accessibility

Located in Girnare, near Gangapur Dam, the resort is surrounded by lush greenery with views of dam backwaters. Key distances:

  • 33 km from Nashik Airport (Ozar)
  • 28 km from Nashik Railway Station
  • 19 km from Nashik Central Bus Station

Nearby Attractions

Guests can access several Nashik attractions including:

  • Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga Temple
  • Someshwar Temple
  • Sula Vineyards
  • Pandav Leni Caves
  • Gangapur Boat Club
  • Panchavati

Management Structure

The hotel is managed by Carnation Hotels Private Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Lemon Tree Hotels Limited.

Strategic Context

This opening marks:

  • The group's second property in Nashik city within two days
  • 16th operational hotel in Maharashtra
  • 16 additional properties in the pipeline for Maharashtra

Management Commentary

Mr. Vishvapreet Singh Cheema, President, Lemon Tree Hotels Ltd., stated: "Nashik has been steadily emerging as a compelling leisure and celebrations destination, alongside its established strengths in business, pilgrimage and wine tourism. Coming right on the heels of our debut with Keys Prima in the city earlier this week, the opening of Lemon Tree Resort, Nashik allows us to build on this momentum with a proposition that is rooted in the destination itself. Set amidst the natural beauty of the Gangapur Dam backwaters, the resort offers the scale and infrastructure to host everything from family getaways to large celebrations and corporate gatherings. This is the kind of differentiated proposition we see strong potential for as leisure and experiential travel continues to grow across India."

Company Background

Lemon Tree Hotels Limited operates seven distinct brands across segments:

  • Aurika Hotels & Resorts (upper upscale)
  • Lemon Tree Premier (upscale)
  • Lemon Tree Hotels (upper midscale)
  • Red Fox (midscale)
  • Keys Prima (leisure)
  • Keys Select (wildlife)
  • Keys Lite (spiritual)

Operational Scale

The group currently operates:

  • 130+ hotels across 80+ cities in India and abroad
  • Growing pipeline of 140+ upcoming properties
  • International presence in Bhutan and Nepal
  • Growth from initial 49-room hotel in 2004 to 270+ properties (operational and upcoming) currently