(With 1,400+ villas and 15+ boutique hotels already in its portfolio, StayVista plans to grow its boutique hotel portfolio to 30 by FY27 and cross 100 in the next three years )
TTT NEWS NETWORK
NEW DELHI | 16 OCTOBER 2026
StayVista, India’s largest Villa Hospitality brand, is stepping up its expansion beyond villas and holiday homes. With 1,400+ luxury villas and 15 boutique hotels currently forming its hospitality portfolio, the company plans to grow its boutique hotel portfolio to 30 properties by the end of FY27. Over the next 3 years, StayVista plans to cross 15,000 keys, under management, with 2,500+ luxury villas and 100+ boutique hotels.
The expansion comes as the way Indians travel continues to evolve. Travel is becoming more experience-led, families are increasingly combining religious travel with leisure, and couples are looking for shorter and more private romantic getaways. At the same time, weekend travel and short breaks are becoming an increasingly important part of domestic travel.
StayVista is responding to these shifts by building a hospitality portfolio across three hotel brands – Vaana, Sova and Gram’s – with properties designed around different destinations, travel occasions and guest needs. Alongside its boutique hotels, the company has built a growing resort portfolio under Vaana, which currently comprises eight properties.
The company’s hospitality portfolio now spans destinations including Amritsar, Ujjain, Goa, Juhu, Lonavala, Kasauli, Lansdowne, Chakrata, Bir, Mahabaleshwar and Garh Mukteshwar, with more properties in the pipeline across Alibaug, Goa, Chandigarh and Karjat.
The strategy is driven by a view that the Indian traveller is increasingly looking for accommodation that fits the reason for the trip, rather than a standard stay experience.
For families travelling for religious occasions, the hotel is becoming an important part of the overall journey. StayVista’s presence in Ujjain, Amritsar and Garh Mukteshwar reflects this opportunity. Ujjain is one of India’s important pilgrimage destinations, while Garh Mukteshwar, often referred to as the “Mini Haridwar”, is known for its temples, ghats and spiritual significance. The opportunity extends beyond accommodation for a night, with travellers increasingly looking for comfortable stays that allow them to spend more time experiencing the destination.
Adventure travel is another growing part of the portfolio. Dreamation Resort in Bir is located in one of India’s best known paragliding destinations, giving travellers a base from which to explore the outdoors while also offering a quieter setting to return to after a day of activity.
he nature of short city breaks is changing as well. Vaana by the Sea in Juhu offers a beachside staycation within Mumbai, allowing guests to experience a slower pace without having to travel out of the city. It is an example of how resort experiences are increasingly becoming relevant even within large urban markets.
Romantic travel is also moving towards shorter, more private and experience-led stays. Vee Resort in Mahabaleshwar brings this proposition to the hills with suites, pools, jacuzzis and a heart-shaped pool. The upcoming Vaana Evara in Alibaug will take it further with igloo-shaped private villas, alongside two larger villas for groups, a restaurant and banquet space. Its proximity to Mumbai makes it suited to short romantic breaks as well as celebrations and group occasions.
“The Indian traveller is changing, and hospitality needs to change with them. A business trip can now extend into a weekend, a family pilgrimage can become a larger family holiday, and a romantic getaway can be a two-night break rather than a long vacation,” said Amit Damani, Co-founder, StayVista.
“We see a significant opportunity in building hospitality around these different reasons to travel. We currently have 15 boutique hotels, and have a pipeline to take the boutique hotel portfolio to 30 by the end of FY27 and over 100 in the next three years. Vaana, Sova and Gram’s give us the ability to build different kinds of stays while keeping the properties connected to their destinations.”
Three brands, different ways to travel
StayVista is building its boutique hotel portfolio through Vaana, Sova and Gram’s.
Vaana is built around nature, quiet and slow living. Its eight resorts span mountain, coastal and leisure destinations, with properties including Vaana Lonavala, Sirmour Baag in Kasauli, Tatvam in Lansdowne, Vaana by the Sea in Juhu, Dreamation Resort in Bir, Aaradhyam Resort in Garh Mukteshwar and Vee Resort in Mahabaleshwar. Vaana Evara in Alibaug is the next addition to the portfolio.
Sova expands StayVista’s presence in destinations where culture, spirituality, leisure and business intersect. Its properties are designed to offer travellers a more personal hotel experience while remaining closely connected to the destination.
Gram’s brings a more community-led approach, with properties that draw from the identity, stories and culture of their locations.
Together, the three brands allow StayVista to build a portfolio across different travel occasions without applying the same hotel format to every destination.
Building a hospitality business beyond villas
StayVista’s move into boutique hotels and resorts builds on the company’s experience in operating and marketing leisure properties across India.
The company sees a large opportunity among independent hotels and resorts that have strong locations and products but can benefit from professional distribution, marketing, revenue management and operating systems.
Its model is to bring these capabilities to properties while retaining what makes each one relevant to its destination.
The current expansion pipeline includes Alibaug, Goa, Chandigarh and Chakrata, with further destinations being evaluated as StayVista builds towards its 25-property FY27 target.
The company’s longer-term ambition is to cross 100 boutique hotels in the next three years, creating a national network spanning leisure, spiritual, cultural, adventure and business destinations.
About StayVista
StayVista is one of India’s leading hospitality brands, offering a curated collection of luxury villas, residences and resorts. Having reinvented group getaways with 1,200+ handpicked holiday homes across 85+ destinations, the brand is now reimagining travel accommodations through its growing portfolio of city residences and boutique resorts.
From luxurious villas and charming cottages to lifestyle residences, heritage palaces and havelis and luxury glamping tents, StayVista caters to the diverse preferences of the discerning Indian traveller. Each stay is fully serviced and designed to offer the comfort and warmth of a “home away from home.” Its properties span sought-after destinations including Goa, Alibaug, Lonavala, Mahabaleshwar, Kasauli, Manali, Kashmir, Kerala, Ooty, Coorg and more. Founded in 2015 by Amit Damani, Ankita Sheth and Pranav Maheshwari, StayVista has established itself as a leading name in India’s travel and hospitality industry, with a consistent 4.7+ guest rating.
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