Sahara Star Hotel

What Sahara Star Hotel does

Sahara Star Hotel is a single-asset 5-star deluxe luxury hotel operated by Sahara Hospitality Limited (CIN U55101MH1989PLC140211), a subsidiary of the Sahara India Pariwar conglomerate. Located opposite Mumbai Domestic Airport in Vile Parle East, the property spans multiple themed accommodation tiers (Mercury, Venus, Uranus, Neptune, Saturn), nine food and beverage outlets (global, East Asian, Indian, Mediterranean, bars, cafés), eight event venues (Sapphire, Ruby and Jade ballrooms; Oyster, Coral, Pearl banquet halls; Aces boardroom; Business Centre), a full-service Juvana Spa and salon, gymnasium, swimming pool with jacuzzi, Padel Court, and the Cinetheque — Mumbai's first private preview theatre equipped with Christie 2K projection and Dolby 7.1 surround sound.

The business monetizes the asset across five revenue streams: accommodation (room bookings), food and beverage (transactional), meetings and events (transactional), spa/wellness and membership programs (recurring), and entertainment experiences such as the Cinetheque. Its go-to-market is direct-to-consumer, leveraging the official website with direct-booking incentives (20% F&B discount, welcome amenities, hi-speed Wi-Fi), phone reservations (+91 22 39895000), and walk-ins from the airport-adjacent location. Target segments are business and leisure travelers, wedding/social event hosts, and corporate MICE clients, supplemented by local patrons via The World Club Membership program.

The company's competitive positioning rests on airport-adjacent distribution, the Sahara brand umbrella, and differentiated facilities such as the Cinetheque and themed suite categories. The asset operates under a 5-star deluxe classification and a unique ownerless corporate model where promoters and directors operate as 'workers' under oath. A 2022 NCLT Scheme of Compromise and Arrangement with secured financial creditors indicates prior balance-sheet stress requiring restructuring under the Companies Act, 2013, while the hotel itself remains in active operating status.

Name

Sahara Star Hotel

Legal name

Sahara Hospitality Limited

Website

https://saharastar.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Sahara Star is a single 5-star deluxe luxury hotel operated by Sahara Hospitality Limited, located opposite Mumbai Domestic Airport, serving business and leisure travelers, wedding hosts, and corporate MICE clients across accommodation, dining, events, spa, and membership programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Hospitality

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111)

SIC

Hotels & Motels (7011)

akta.pro primary industry

Beachfront & Coastal Full-Service Hotels (THAGAAAI)

Keywords

• Luxury hotel accommodation
• Fine dining venues
• Event management services
• Spa wellness facilities
• Corporate hospitality

Headquarters

HQ city

Mumbai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Accommodation: Room bookings across multiple room categories from Mercury City Facing rooms to Saturn Presidential Suite, offering various pricing tiers based on room category and view.
2. Food & Beverage: Multiple dining venues including The Earth Plate (global cuisine), FUMI (East Asian), Namak-Zaike-Ka-Safar, Mabruk, The Opal Bar, Bakery & Lobby Cafe, Nourish & Co, and private dining options.
3. Meetings & Events: Venues include Sapphire Ballroom, Ruby Ballroom, Jade Ballroom, Oyster Banquet Hall, Coral Banquet Hall, Pearl Banquet Hall (2,000 sq.ft.), Aces-The Presidential Boardroom, Business Centre, and Sahara Sapphire Event Hall for corporate events, weddings, and conferences.
4. Spa, Wellness & Recreation: Juvana Spa, Juvana Salon, Gymnasium, Swimming Pool with jacuzzi, Padel Court, and The World Club Membership offering fitness, dining, entertainment, hospitality, business, and moments benefits.
5. Entertainment Experiences: Cinetheque Preview Theatre (private screenings), Ocean-Private Dining Room, and Preview Theatre for events and presentations.
6. Membership Programs: The World Club Membership and pool memberships offering exclusive benefits across fitness, dining, entertainment, hospitality, and business categories.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Hotel Sahara Star is a 5-star deluxe luxury hotel operated by Sahara Hospitality Limited, located opposite Mumbai Domestic Airport. It provides luxury accommodation across multiple room categories (Mercury, Venus, Uranus, Neptune, Saturn tier rooms and suites), nine dining venues spanning global, East Asian, Indian, and Mediterranean cuisines, eight event venues including ballrooms and banquet halls for MICE and weddings, full-service spa and wellness facilities, and a unique private preview theatre experience.

Product overview

Sahara Star Hotel is a 5-star luxury hotel near Mumbai's domestic airport offering a comprehensive hospitality portfolio. The hotel operates as a single-property luxury destination with interconnected accommodation, dining, meetings/events, and wellness offerings. Accommodation spans multiple room categories from Earth Rooms to presidential suites named after planets (Mercury, Venus, Uranus, Neptune, Saturn). Dining includes 9 outlets covering global cuisine, East Asian, Indian, Mediterranean, bars, and cafes. Events infrastructure features 8 venues including ballrooms, banquet halls, and boardrooms for MICE and weddings. Wellness facilities include Juvana Spa, salon, gymnasium, swimming pool with jacuzzi, and padel court. Unique experiences include Cinetheque, Mumbai's first private preview theatre. The hotel also offers a World Club membership program for repeat guests.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Cinetheque: Mumbai's first private preview theatre featuring 40 reclining seats with premium audio-video facilities for private screenings and presentations
• Juvana Spa
• The World Club Membership
• The Earth Plate
• FUMI
• Namak-Zaike-Ka-Safar
• Mabruk
• The Opal Bar

Products and services

• Mercury City Facing Room

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• YMCA – Boys Home and SKAL Mumbai South 732minorOthersHotel Sahara Star partnered with YMCA – Boys Home and SKAL Mumbai South 732 to provide meals to young boys at the YMCA boys home in Andheri, delivering over 60 meals one day a week. YMCA Boys Home, established in 1964, supports destitute boys and provides overall development through various activities.
• FeedIndiaminorOthersHotel Sahara Star partners with FeedIndia, an NGO working towards eradicating hunger and malnutrition by providing nourishing food to those in need. The partnership involves ongoing food donation activities.
• ASEEMA Charitable TrustminorOthersHotel donated Rs. one lakh to provide a library at Aseema school for underprivileged children. The hotel also hosts annual Teachers Day celebrations and team members visit to assist with lectures and examinations. Quarterly donations of consumable items for underprivileged children are also provided.
• KJ Somaiya College of PhysiotherapyminorOthersHotel organized a Covid-19 vaccination drive in association with KJ Somaiya College of Physiotherapy for all team members. The hotel bore all vaccination expenses as part of its 'Safe Me Safe We' campaign.
• Muktangan SchoolminorOthersSahara Star hosted a cook off activity with 30 finalists of FBB Colors Femina Miss India 2017 along with children from Muktangan School, with participation from celebrities including Dipanita Sharma, Rohit Khandelwal (Mr India 2015/Mister World 2016), and Priyadarshini Chatterjee (Femina Miss India World 2016).
• DEEDS Public Charitable TrustminorOthersHotel partnered with DEEDS to provide training and employment to disabled children. Sahara Star has employed 10 such children and hosted events for 250 children with special movie screenings along with performances from hearing-impaired students.
• SAMPARC - Social Action for Manpower CreationminorOthersHotel donated computer desktop systems and printers to SAMPARC, a non-profit trust that undertakes rehabilitation, care and educational development of orphan children.
• VIIRA (Ladies Cab Service)minorOthersHotel provides night home drop facility to female staff through VIIRA, a ladies cab service that empowers women from low-income groups. The association accounts for Rs. 2,12,000 per month, supporting this noble cause for the past 5 years.
• The Mamta TrustminorOthersSince 2007, Sahara Star has supported The Mamta Trust (formerly Family India Foundation) by providing contractual employment during Christmas season for performing Christmas Carols. Approximate contribution is Rs. 80,000 per year, totaling Rs. 5.6 lakhs over 7 years.
• United Way MumbaiminorOthersHotel participated in Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon for 3 years (2012-2014), supporting United Way Mumbai Helpline by sponsoring Corporate Challenge Team. Contributed Rs. 2,25,000 per year to support environmental initiatives and disaster preparedness planning.
• Mahatma Gandhi Seva MandirminorOthersHotel conducts annual blood donation camps for Mahatma Gandhi Seva Mandir, a 51-year-old charitable trust. The blood donation drive has been undertaken each year for the past five years.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• JW Marriott Mumbai Juhu: Luxury 5-star full-service hotel located in the Juhu airport-adjacent corridor of Mumbai. Directly comparable in terms of targeting business travelers and offering comprehensive F&B, MICE, and wellness facilities in a similar airport-area micro-market.
• Trident Bandra Kurla: 5-star business hotel in Mumbai's BKC commercial district. Comparable in catering primarily to corporate travelers with extensive meeting facilities, premium dining, and similar business-traveler value proposition.
• The Oberoi Mumbai: Luxury 5-star business hotel in Nariman Point serving corporate and leisure travelers in Mumbai. Comparable premium positioning with extensive dining, event, and wellness facilities and a similar target market of high-end travelers.
• The Leela Mumbai: Luxury 5-star airport-adjacent hotel in Andheri East, Mumbai. Competes for the same business and leisure luxury travelers with comparable full-service amenities including multiple dining outlets, ballrooms, and spa facilities.
• ITC Royal Maratha, Mumbai: Luxury 5-star hotel located in the airport-adjacent Andheri area with full MICE, F&B, and wellness offerings. Directly comparable in geography, target segments (corporate events, weddings, business travel), and Indian luxury positioning.
• Sofitel Mumbai BKC: Luxury 5-star hotel in Mumbai's BKC district catering to corporate and leisure travelers. Comparable in premium positioning, comprehensive MICE and dining facilities, and similar target customer profile.
• St. Regis Mumbai: Luxury 5-star hotel in Lower Parel/Worli serving business and leisure travelers with high-end F&B, event venues, and wellness facilities. Comparable premium-brand positioning and target customer base of affluent travelers.
• Holiday Inn Mumbai International Airport: Upscale airport-area hotel near Mumbai airport operated under IHG. Directly comparable in airport-adjacent positioning and focus on transit travelers, although positioned at a slightly lower price tier than Sahara Star.
• Grand Hyatt Mumbai: Luxury 5-star full-service hotel in the Santacruz/Kalina area, close to Mumbai airport. Directly comparable in location, MICE capability, and broad accommodation + F&B + wellness offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai: Iconic heritage luxury hotel in Colaba, Mumbai, and flagship of the Taj Hotels network. Competes for premium luxury travelers but operates at a broader Indian and international hospitality scale, with a heritage positioning and city-tourism focus rather than airport-adjacent transit business.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/sahara_star
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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sahara-star
• Instagraminstagram.com/hotel_saharastar

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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