The Oberoi Mumbai is one of the city’s best-known luxury hotels, standing on the sea at Nariman Point at the southern end of Marine Drive. With 287 rooms and suites, most with views over the Arabian Sea or the city, it combines the polished service the Oberoi name is known for with a location that puts the promenade almost on the doorstep. The hotel has an outdoor pool, The Oberoi Spa with massages, facials and Ayurvedic treatments, a bar, on-site shopping, a hair salon and three restaurants. Rooms start at roughly 400 square feet, which is generous by Mumbai standards, and rise to large residential suites with bay views. It is a calm, grown-up base in the business district, and a strong alternative to the Colaba heritage hotels for travellers who would rather watch the sunset from Marine Drive than from the Gateway.
Location and getting around
The hotel is at Nariman Point, and Marine Drive is about a one-minute walk away. On the property’s distance list, the Mantralaya government complex is about twelve minutes on foot, Churchgate station sixteen and Colaba Causeway eighteen, while the Gateway of India is about two kilometres away and Wankhede Stadium a five-minute drive.
The airport is around an hour by car in typical traffic, and the hotel can arrange a paid transfer. Nariman Point is quiet at weekends and in the evenings, so for dinner out and nightlife you will take a short taxi.
Rooms
The hotel has 287 rooms and suites, with standard rooms of about 400 square feet and larger residential suites of over 1,200 square feet with bay views. Sea-facing rooms are the draw, particularly at sunset, so ask for a higher floor and an ocean view when you book. Free WiFi is offered in the rooms, and cots are available for infants.
Facilities
The outdoor pool is a quiet place to cool off after a day of heat and crowds, and The Oberoi Spa offers massages, facials and Ayurvedic treatments. There are three restaurants and a bar on the property, including Ziya for Indian cuisine. There is free self-parking and valet parking, a rarity in South Mumbai, and a babysitting service for a fee.
Who it suits
Couples, business travellers and anyone who wants luxury and a sea view in the middle of the south of the city. It is also a good fit for families who value space and a pool, and for visitors who plan to spend their evenings on Marine Drive. It is less convenient than Colaba for early-morning Elephanta ferries, but a taxi gets you there in minutes outside the rush hours.
Good to know
A full breakfast is available for a surcharge unless your rate includes it. Check-in is from 2 pm and check-out at noon, with express check-in and check-out available. Pets are not allowed. Free cancellation applies on selected rates, so compare options when booking, and book early for the cooler months from November to February.
Why stay here
- ✓Outdoor pool
- ✓The Oberoi Spa
- ✓Three restaurants
- ✓Bar
- ✓Free in-room WiFi
- ✓Free self-parking and valet
- ✓Sea and city views
- ✓One minute from Marine Drive
Good questions
How close is The Oberoi Mumbai to Marine Drive?+
Marine Drive is about a one-minute walk from the hotel. The Gateway of India is roughly two kilometres away.
Does The Oberoi Mumbai have a pool and spa?+
Yes, it has an outdoor pool and The Oberoi Spa, which offers massages, facials and Ayurvedic treatments. The hotel also has three restaurants and a bar.
Is breakfast included at The Oberoi Mumbai?+
A full breakfast is available for a surcharge unless your rate includes it. Compare rates with and without breakfast when you book.
