The Lagoona Resort

The Resort & Its Setting

The Lagoona Resort sits on Tungarli Road in Lonavala, Maharashtra, a short drive up into the Western Ghats from the plains below. Google reviewers (4 out of 5 from nearly 1,400 ratings) describe it as a humble, unpretentious property — warm rooms and suites with balconies, a laid-back on-site cafe, and an outdoor pool. It's not a sprawling five-star complex; it's the kind of modest, well-used resort that timeshare members tend to know well and return to year after year. The resort operates independently but is affiliated with RCI, so weeks here can also be deposited into RCI's exchange system rather than only used on-site.

Lonavala and the Western Ghats

Lonavala has been a hill station getaway for generations, prized for its elevation, its misty monsoon scenery and its easy reach from both Mumbai and Pune. Within a short drive of the resort you'll find Bhushi Dam, Tiger's Leap, Lonavala Lake, Ryakad Fort and the Karla Caves — a mix of viewpoints, a lake for an evening walk, a fort worth the climb, and genuinely ancient rock-cut Buddhist caves if you fancy a change from scenery to history. It's a region built around short trips: a weekend away from the city, a few days of walking trails and valley views, and plenty of local chikki and vada pav stalls along the way.

Selling or Renting a Week Here

If you own a week at The Lagoona Resort and are ready to move it on, BidMyTimeshare.com works as a direct owner-to-owner marketplace: you list your week, set your own asking price, and interested buyers contact you through the platform. There's no commission taken on the sale — owners simply pay a one-time listing fee to advertise.

Because The Lagoona Resort is an independent property, resale isn't processed through a big-brand head office. The transfer is handled through the resort's own owners' association or on-site management, so before you agree a price with a buyer (or agree to buy), both sides should ask the resort directly for two things: the current transfer fee for putting the week into a new owner's name, and the annual maintenance fee currently being charged. These figures aren't published by BidMyTimeshare.com and can change, so always confirm them with the resort before completing a sale.

A resale buyer typically takes over the usage rights to the week itself — the right to occupy that unit each year in that week (or every other year, depending on the contract) and, where applicable, to deposit it with RCI for exchange. What they don't automatically inherit is anything personal to the previous owner, such as loyalty points, accrued credits, or any informal arrangements the seller had with the resort — none of that carries over in a private resale unless the resort confirms otherwise in writing.

If you'd rather rent out your week than sell it, the same listing approach applies: post the available week, state your price, and deal with renters directly through the platform's messaging system. Renters coming to Lonavala tend to want the same few things — a balcony room, the pool, proximity to Bhushi Dam and Tiger's Leap, and a cooler climate than Mumbai during the weeks they're travelling.

Practical Notes for Owners and Buyers

Lonavala is at its best just after the monsoon, roughly September to November, when the valleys are green and the air is clear, and again from December to February when it's cool and dry — both periods tend to be the ones renters ask for. Anyone listing or renting should mention the balcony rooms, the outdoor pool and the cafe specifically, as these are the features guests most often highlight in reviews of this resort. Buyers should also confirm with the resort whether the week is fixed or floating, and double-check the RCI deposit process if exchange flexibility matters to them.