Gateway Nashik, MIDC Ambad, Agra Road
Gateway Nashik is a 5-star IHCL hotel at MIDC Ambad with 73 rooms and suites, an outdoor pool, spa and three dining venues, set within reach of Sula Vineyards and the Panchavati pilgrimage area, about 25 km from Nashik Airport.
Live rates and availability confirmed at booking. All prices indicative — updated June 2026.
Gateway Nashik — quick facts
- Category: 5-Star hotel
- Price: Typically ₹7,000–13,000/night
- Check-in / out: 14:00 / 12:00
- Rooms: 73
- Distance to ISK airport: 25 km (~45 min by car)
Overview & Setting
Gateway Nashik is a 5-star IHCL hotel in the MIDC Ambad area on the Agra Road, positioned to serve both Nashik's wine-country leisure trade and its steady stream of business and pilgrimage travellers. It has 73 rooms and suites and the facilities of a full-service hotel — an outdoor pool, a spa, several restaurants and event space — set in landscaped grounds. The location on the city's industrial-and-commercial edge keeps it convenient for the highway and for trips out to the vineyards and temples, while remaining a short drive from the old town.
Nashik wears several hats: it is the hub of India's wine industry, a major Hindu pilgrimage centre on the Godavari, and a growing business city. Gateway Nashik is set up to handle all three, which is reflected in its mix of leisure facilities and meeting space.
Location & Getting There
Nashik's Ozar airport is about 25 km from the hotel, roughly a 45-minute drive, though its flight schedule is limited; many travellers arrive via Mumbai, around 165 km away by the Mumbai-Nashik highway, or from Pune. Nashik Road railway station is well connected and is a short drive from the hotel. The Panchavati pilgrimage area and Ramkund are about 9 km away, Sula Vineyards around 18 km, and Trimbakeshwar, one of the twelve Jyotirlinga shrines, roughly 30 km out.
Rooms & Suites
The 73 rooms and suites are arranged across several categories — Standard, Superior and Executive Rooms, Junior and Executive Suites, and a signature Wine-Themed Suite that nods directly to Nashik's vineyards with its design. Each room is air-conditioned and equipped with an LCD TV, electronic safe, tea and coffee maker and minibar, with en-suite bathrooms stocked with bath amenities and a bathrobe. Service runs to 24-hour in-room dining.
The fit-out is the comfortable, businesslike standard expected of an IHCL Gateway property — practical and well kept rather than ornate. The range of categories means the hotel can suit a solo business traveller in a Standard Room as readily as a family or couple in a suite, and the Wine-Themed Suite is a talking point that fits the city's identity. Higher categories add space and lounge-style comforts for guests wanting more room to work or unwind.
Dining
There are three dining venues plus a bar. The Gateway All Day Dining restaurant serves multi-cuisine fare including local and regional dishes; The Grill is an al fresco venue for grilled food; and Solterra, the bar, pours Indian and international beverages — fitting in a city built on wine. The dining choices cover everything from a working breakfast to a relaxed dinner, and the bar is a natural spot to sample regional wines.
Amenities, Spa & Pool
Leisure facilities include an outdoor swimming pool, a spa with steam, a 24-hour fitness centre and a salon. For events, the hotel has banquet and meeting spaces that handle weddings, social functions and corporate gatherings. Practical services run to a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, parking, concierge and currency exchange. The combination makes the hotel as workable for a wedding or conference as for a leisure weekend in wine country.
Experiences & Things to Do Nearby
Nashik's appeal splits between wine and pilgrimage. Sula Vineyards, about 18 km away, is the best-known of the region's wineries and offers tastings, vineyard tours and a tasting room with valley views; several other estates such as York and Soma lie nearby, and the area has become India's wine capital, busiest around the Sula Fest. On the spiritual side, the Panchavati area and Ramkund on the Godavari, linked to the exile of Rama in the Ramayana, are around 9 km away, drawing pilgrims year-round and vast crowds during the Kumbh Mela.
Trimbakeshwar Temple, one of the twelve revered Jyotirlinga shrines and the source of the Godavari, is roughly 30 km out towards the hills. Closer to the hotel, the ancient Pandavleni rock-cut Buddhist caves and the marble Muktidham temple are worth a visit. The concierge can arrange winery tours with tastings, temple visits and transport, making it straightforward to combine the city's very different sides in a single stay.
Who It's Best For
Gateway Nashik suits wine-country visitors wanting a comfortable base near the vineyards, business travellers needing meeting space and reliable facilities, pilgrims visiting Panchavati and Trimbakeshwar, and couples or families planning a wedding or function. Its versatility is the point: the same hotel serves a tasting trip to Sula, a corporate stay tied to the Ambad industrial belt, and a temple pilgrimage on the Godavari, with facilities to match each.
It is a city hotel rather than a destination resort, so those after a vineyard-estate stay set among the vines themselves would consider a dedicated winery property instead. But as a full-service 5-star base from which to explore Nashik's wineries, temples and caves, with a pool, spa and dining to return to, it is a well-judged and dependable choice.
Gateway Nashik — room types
| Room | What you get |
| Standard Room | Air-conditioned rooms with LCD TV, electronic safe, tea/coffee maker and minibar. |
| Superior Room | Upgraded rooms with added space and comforts over the Standard category. |
| Executive Room | Business-oriented rooms with enhanced work and lounge facilities. |
| Junior Suite | A larger layout with a sitting area, suited to longer stays. |
| Wine-Themed Suite | A signature suite themed around Nashik's wine country, with a distinctive design. |
Dining at Gateway Nashik
| Outlet | Cuisine / type |
| Gateway All Day Dining | All-day multi-cuisine restaurant |
| The Grill | Al fresco grills |
| Solterra | Bar with Indian and international beverages |
What's near Gateway Nashik
| Landmark | Distance | Approx. on foot |
| Sula Vineyards | 18 km | short taxi/auto |
| Trimbakeshwar Temple | 30 km | short taxi/auto |
| Panchavati / Ramkund | 9 km | short taxi/auto |
| Sita Gufa / Kalaram Temple | 9 km | short taxi/auto |
| Muktidham Temple | 7 km | short taxi/auto |
| Pandavleni Caves | 6 km | short taxi/auto |
Distances are straight-line estimates; walking times assume roughly 12 minutes per km. Confirm routes locally.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Gateway Nashik located?
It is at P-17, MIDC Ambad, on the Agra Road in Nashik, convenient for the highway and a short drive from the old town. The postal code is 422010.
How far is the hotel from the airport?
Nashik's Ozar airport is about 25 km away, roughly a 45-minute drive. As flights there are limited, many travellers arrive via Mumbai, around 165 km away, or by train at Nashik Road station.
How many rooms does it have?
The hotel has 73 rooms and suites, including Standard, Superior and Executive Rooms, Junior and Executive Suites, and a Wine-Themed Suite.
Is it close to Sula Vineyards?
Sula Vineyards is about 18 km from the hotel, around a 40-minute drive. The concierge can arrange winery tours and tastings.
Does it have a pool and spa?
Yes, an outdoor swimming pool, a spa with steam, a 24-hour fitness centre and a salon.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Standard check-in is from 2:00 PM and check-out is by 12:00 noon. Confirm any flexibility with the hotel.