Bhuj Airport: where to stay, areas and recommended hotels

Bhuj airport sits inside an Indian Air Force base, about 5 km north-east of the old town and its royal palaces: it's also the gateway to the Great Rann of Kutch, the salt desert that stretches for tens of kilometres further north, too far away to be considered part of a stay near the airport. In the city the most interesting choice isn't a chain hotel but a stay in the residence of one of Kutch's former royal families, a few minutes from the terminals.

Madhapar

Nearby town · About 8 km and 15-20 minutes by car from the airport, on the highway leading towards the centre of Bhuj.

Best for: Those who want to stay near the airport in a chain property, with an in-house pool and restaurant.

Pros

A recent hotel with 46 rooms, a pool and a multi-cuisine restaurant
Linked to the Marriott Bonvoy network through the Indian brand The Fern

Cons

Some reviews note that the location is on a highway, not very interesting on foot
Rooms described as functional but not spacious

Recommended hotels in this area

The Fern Residency Bhuj, Series by Marriott: In Madhapar, a few minutes from the centre of Bhuj; 46 rooms, a multi-cuisine restaurant and a pool, part of The Fern network in partnership with Marriott Bonvoy.

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Bhuj city centre and Prag Mahal

City centre · About 5-6 km from the airport, 15 minutes by car or tuk-tuk.

Best for: Those who want Bhuj's old town, the Aina Mahal and Prag Mahal royal palaces and the Kutch craft markets a few minutes away.

Pros

Proximity to the Aina Mahal and Prag Mahal royal palaces and the old town
The Regenta Resort has a pool, spa and a large garden; the Kutch Palace is a new property, opened in 2024

Cons

The Regenta is along the Bhuj-Mirjapar highway, not in the pedestrian heart of the old town
Outside the palaces and the markets, the city offers little in the way of evening life

Recommended hotels in this area

Regenta Resort Bhuj by Royal Orchid Hotels Limited: On the Bhuj-Mirjapar highway, near the Prag Mahal and Aina Mahal palaces; a pool, ayurvedic spa and well-kept gardens, with a buffet breakfast praised in reviews.
Hotel Heritage Palace - Bhuj: A new property (opened in 2024) on Kharinadi Road, near the centre; rooms with a terrace and air conditioning, good value for money according to recent reviews.

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The Sharad Baug royal residence

Neighbourhood · About 6 km from the airport, 15-20 minutes by car; the palace and the museum are in the same complex as the homestay.

Best for: Those looking for an authentic stay inside a real royal residence of Kutch, not a chain hotel.

Pros

You sleep in the campus of the same palace, built in 1867 for the royal family of Kutch, now also a museum
Run directly by the royal Jadeja family, with fruit and vegetables from the palace's own garden

Cons

Few rooms available: it's a private residence, not a hotel with round-the-clock services
The complex is outside the city's commercial centre, a vehicle is needed for evening trips

Recommended hotels in this area

Sharad Baug homestay: Inside the campus of the Sharad Baug palace, built in 1867 and the residence of Kutch's last maharaja, Madansingh, until 1991; run by the royal Jadeja family, with fruit and vegetables from the palace's own garden and grounds that attract migratory birds.

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