Kumar plaza vs The Byke Laxmi Resort
Both are in Matheran, 250 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★Matheran
Kumar plaza
- Guest rating
- 6.3 Okay
- Location score
- 4.8
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
Hotel★★★Matheran
The Byke Laxmi Resort
- Guest rating
- 7.5 Good
- Location score
- 4.5
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
The short answer
Too close to call
Each hotel leads in 1 category. Your priorities decide. 250 m apart.
Choose The Byke Laxmi Resort if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (7.5 / 6.3)
Why is Kumar plaza better than The Byke Laxmi Resort?
- 1250 m closer to public transport−250 m
Why is The Byke Laxmi Resort better than Kumar plaza?
- 1Higher guest rating (7.5 vs 6.3)+1.2
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Kumar plaza vs The Byke Laxmi Resort: which hotel is better? | Kumar plaza | The Byke Laxmi Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 6.3 | 7.5 +1.2 |
| Location | 4.8 | 4.5 |
| Facilities | 6.7 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 7.0 | – |
| Public transport | 8.5 +1.4 | 7.1 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 6.8 | 7.3 +0.5 |
| Guest rating | 6.3 | 7.5 +1.2 |
| Number of reviews | 27 +9 | 18 |
| Rank in Matheran | bottom 27% | bottom 43% +16% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 4.8 +0.3 | 4.5 |
| Distance to Matheran centre | 410 m −250 m | 650 m |
| To public transport | 440 m −250 m | 690 m |
| To the airport | 22 km | 22 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 5 | 7 |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 37 | – |
| Floors | 3 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2022 | – |
| Listed amenities | 19 +16 | 3 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:30 +1h | 10:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Nightclub | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
Prices come from booking partners and can change. The final price is shown before you book.
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
Kumar plazaThe Byke Laxmi Resort
- The Byke Laxmi Resort is cheaper in 8 of 9 months
- Kumar plaza: €67 a night on average · The Byke Laxmi Resort: €47 a night on average
Pick a month to check today's price for its cheapest date.
Hotel prices in Matheran by month
All months
| Month | Kumar plaza | The Byke Laxmi Resort |
|---|---|---|
| December | €59 | – |
| January | €59 | €60 |
| February | €59 | €47 |
| March | €60 | €47 |
| April | €88 | €47 |
| May | €68 | €45 |
| June | €68 | €45 |
| July | €68 | €45 |
| August | €68 | €45 |
| September | €68 | €45 |
| October | – | €45 |
| November | €62 | – |
Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 12 November 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.
Location
250 m apart
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.
The Byke Laxmi Resort: city centre: 450 m, nearest station Matheran Toy Train Railway Station: 690 m, Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMI): 22 km, 7 places to eat within 500 m.
Kumar plaza or The Byke Laxmi Resort: common questions
Which is better, Kumar plaza or The Byke Laxmi Resort?
They are evenly matched. Kumar plaza is stronger in public transport; The Byke Laxmi Resort is stronger in guest rating.
Which is cheaper, Kumar plaza or The Byke Laxmi Resort?
Over the year The Byke Laxmi Resort costs about €47 a night on average against €67 at Kumar plaza, and it is cheaper in 8 of the 9 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 The Byke Laxmi Resort.
How far apart are Kumar plaza and The Byke Laxmi Resort?
The two hotels are 250 m apart in a straight line.
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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