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title: "Gujarat Bhavan Hotel vs Kumar plaza: which hotel is better?"
description: "Gujarat Bhavan Hotel or Kumar plaza in Matheran? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-11-06
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# Gujarat Bhavan Hotel vs Kumar plaza

Both are in Matheran, 370 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★ · Matheran
## [Gujarat Bhavan Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/gujarat-bhavan-hotel-matheran/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.9 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 4.5

- **Score by category:** 1 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1476235/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★ · Matheran
## [Kumar plaza](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/kumar-plaza-matheran/)

- **Guest rating:** 6.3 ·  Okay

- **Location score:** 4.8

- **Score by category:** 2 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1736769/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Kumar plaza

It leads in 2 of 5 categories. 370 m apart.

### Choose Gujarat Bhavan Hotel if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (7.9 / 6.3)
-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 11 / 37)

### Choose Kumar plaza if you want

-   a spa and wellness
-   breakfast included
-   free parking
-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 37 / 11)

### Why is Gujarat Bhavan Hotel better than Kumar plaza?

1.  Higher guest rating (7.9 vs 6.3) (+1.6)
2.  More guest reviews (94 vs 27), so the rating is more reliable (×3.5)
3.  Has an on-site restaurant

### Why is Kumar plaza better than Gujarat Bhavan Hotel?

1.  Has a spa
2.  Includes free breakfast
3.  280 m closer to public transport (−280 m)
4.  Has free parking

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Gujarat Bhavan Hotel | Kumar plaza |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 7.9  (+1.6) | 6.3 |
| Location | 4.5 | 4.8 |
| Facilities | 6.7 | 6.7 |
| Spa & wellness | 3.0 | 7.0  (+4.0) |
| Public transport | 6.9 | 8.5  (+1.6) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 7.7  (+1.0) | 6.8 |
| Guest rating | 7.9  (+1.6) | 6.3 |
| Number of reviews | 94  (+67) | 27 |
| Rank in Matheran | top 32%  (+41%) | bottom 27% |
| Location |
| Location score | 4.5 | 4.8  (+0.3) |
| Distance to Matheran centre | 650 m | 410 m  (−240 m) |
| To public transport | 720 m | 440 m  (−280 m) |
| To the airport | 21 km | 22 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 7 | 5 |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 11 | 37 |
| Floors | – | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2022 |
| Listed amenities | 16 | 19  (+3) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 10:30  (+1h) |
| Amenities |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gym | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Meeting rooms | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Spa | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Nightclub | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

## Nightly price by month

Gujarat Bhavan HotelKumar plaza

           

-   Gujarat Bhavan Hotel is cheaper in 10 of 10 months
-   Gujarat Bhavan Hotel: €45 a night on average · Kumar plaza: €68 a night on average

Pick a month to check today's price for its cheapest date.

[Hotel prices in Matheran by month](https://stayversus.com/en/india/matheran/prices/)

Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 22 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.

[Gujarat Bhavan Hotel prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/gujarat-bhavan-hotel-matheran/prices/)

## Location

370 m apart

Gujarat Bhavan Hotel: city centre: 480 m, nearest station Matheran Toy Train Railway Station: 720 m, Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMI): 21 km, 7 places to eat within 500 m.

Kumar plaza: city centre: 200 m, nearest station Matheran Toy Train Railway Station: 440 m, Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMI): 22 km, 5 places to eat within 500 m.

## Gujarat Bhavan Hotel or Kumar plaza: common questions

### Which is better, Gujarat Bhavan Hotel or Kumar plaza?

Kumar plaza leads in 2 of 5 categories, including spa & wellness, public transport. Gujarat Bhavan Hotel is stronger in guest rating.

### Which is cheaper, Gujarat Bhavan Hotel or Kumar plaza?

Over the year Gujarat Bhavan Hotel costs about €45 a night on average against €68 at Kumar plaza, and it is cheaper in 10 of the 10 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Kumar plaza is closer: 410 m from the centre, against 650 m for Gujarat Bhavan Hotel.

### How far apart are Gujarat Bhavan Hotel and Kumar plaza?

The two hotels are 370 m apart in a straight line.

## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/gujarat-bhavan-hotel-matheran-vs-kumar-plaza-matheran/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/