Gateway Aurangabad - Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Gateway Aurangabad is worth booking if you want five-star facilities in Aurangabad without a big jump in price: at about €115 a night it was only a little above the city median. Light sleepers should ask about weddings or building work on their dates.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
This is our Luxury pick for Aurangabad, listed under the name Gateway Aurangabad - Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar. It suits couples and families who want a pool, spa, gym and garden to come back to after a day of sightseeing, and drivers who will use the free parking.
It also suits anyone who cares about breakfast. Guests praise a large buffet with Indian and Western dishes.
Skip it if you need total quiet. Guests describe the garden setting as generally peaceful, but construction work and weddings sometimes cause disturbance.
Location and getting around
The address is 8-N - 12, CIDCO, Rauza Bagh. Guests rate the location 8.9 out of 10.
The main sights are not on the doorstep. By straight-line estimate, Bibi Ka Maqbara and the Jama Mosque are each about 2.8 km away, around 35 minutes on foot. The Aurangabad Caves are about 3.8 km, around 48 minutes. All three are over 30 minutes walking, so for most visitors that means public transport or a taxi.
These times have not been verified, so check your route before you set out.
What guests say
The score is 8.8 out of 10 from 440 guest reviews, joint second of the 7 eligible properties in our sample.
The staff come up most often: friendly, professional and attentive. The breakfast is the other highlight, a large buffet with a wide range of fresh Indian and Western food. The hotel lists continental, vegetarian, Asian, American and buffet options, plus breakfast to go for early departures.
The one recurring concern is noise. The setting is calm most of the time, but some guests were disturbed by construction or by weddings held at or near the property.
Price and how it compares with our other Aurangabad picks
Reference prices seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 (10 to 12 Nov), for 2 adults in one room, were about €115.42 per night, around €231 for both nights. The sample median was €108.66, so the premium for five stars is small here. These are not live quotes, so check today's price for your dates.
Our Budget pick, Hotel Green Olive (3 stars, 8.6/10), was about €62.10 per night. Our Best Value pick, Hyatt Place Aurangabad Airport (4 stars, 9.1/10), was about €93.42 and actually scores higher with guests. The Gateway costs about €22 a night more than the Hyatt Place; that extra buys the spa, pool, garden and the fifth star.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 7 eligible hotels in Aurangabad. Five-star hotels get priority for the Luxury slot, and a four-star fallback must score at least 8.5. The Gateway has five official stars, an 8.8 score from 440 reviews and a price close to the city median, which made it the clear upscale choice.
Before you book
Room size, noise, renovation condition, breakfast inclusion and cancellation terms have not been assessed. Check your rate for breakfast and cancellation rules.
Ask the hotel whether any weddings or building work are planned for your dates, and request a quieter room if that matters to you.
The listing is tagged as pet-friendly; confirm the pet policy and any fee directly. Opening times and charges for the spa, pool and gym should also be checked.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
How far is Gateway Aurangabad from Bibi Ka Maqbara?
About 2.8 km by straight-line estimate, around 35 minutes on foot. Most visitors will want a taxi or public transport.
Is Gateway Aurangabad noisy?
Guests describe it as generally peaceful, but construction and weddings occasionally cause disturbance. Ask the hotel about events on your dates.
What is breakfast like?
Guests praise a large buffet with Indian and Western dishes. Breakfast to go is also listed. Whether breakfast is included in your rate is not confirmed.
How much does it cost per night?
Reference prices seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults were about €115.42 per night. Check today's price for your dates.
Does the hotel have parking?
Yes, free parking is listed. Confirm availability when you book.