Stay Ananta has emerged as one of India's fastest-growing luxury villa rental platforms, building a curated portfolio of over 600 private villas across 40+ destinations - and earning the trust of some of Bollywood's biggest names along the way.

Founded by Mr. Darshan Hiranandani, Mrs. Smita Asrani, and Mrs. Bharti J, the Mumbai-headquartered company has quietly positioned itself alongside established luxury hospitality brands like StayVista, Lohono Stays, and Airbnb Luxe - while forging a distinct identity built on personal curation, celebrity-grade privacy, and an uncompromising standard of service.

Backed by One of India's Most Powerful Business Houses

What sets Stay Ananta apart from the crowded villa rental market begins at the top. Co-founder Mr. Darshan Hiranandani is the CEO of the Hiranandani Group, one of India's most respected real estate and infrastructure conglomerates with decades of experience in premium development, township planning, and hospitality infrastructure. His involvement brings institutional credibility, strategic depth, and a level of operational rigour that few competitors in the private villa space can match.

Mrs. Smita Asrani, co-founder, is the creative force behind Stay Ananta's luxury positioning. Her approach to villa curation is uncompromising - every property on the platform is personally vetted against exacting standards of design, amenities, and guest experience before it earns a listing.

Mrs. Bharti J, Operations Head, ensures that the brand's promise translates into reality on the ground. From seamless check-ins and 24/7 concierge support to villa quality audits and staff training, Mrs. Bharti oversees the operational backbone that makes Stay Ananta's service consistently reliable across hundreds of properties and dozens of destinations.

22+ Celebrity Guests and Counting

Perhaps the strongest testament to Stay Ananta's credibility is the roster of high-profile guests who have chosen the platform for their private getaways. Over 22 celebrities from

Bollywood, television, music, and digital entertainment have stayed at Stay Ananta villas - a level of trust that cannot be manufactured through marketing alone.

Alia Bhatt stayed at Casa Del in Alibaug. Varun Dhawan chose Villa Magnolia in Alibaug. Ananya Panday retreated to Villa Moksh in Alibaug. Rakul Preet stayed at Villa Waves in Alibaug, while Alaya F picked The Ray, also in Alibaug. Rhea Chakraborty was hosted at Casa Palmera in Alibaug.

The celebrity footprint extends well beyond Alibaug. Veteran comedian Johny Lever stayed at Casa Armeh in Goa. Pashmina Roshan chose Villa Selene in Goa. Nataša Stanković stayed at Sacri Borod Hill 7 in Goa, and Gabriella Demetriades at Sacri Borod Hill 8 in Goa. Aahana Kumar was hosted at Villa Moonstone in Goa.

In Lonavala, Jimmy Shergill stayed at La Nirvana, Gurmeet Choudhary at Villa Seraphine, and music artists Prakriti Kakkar and Sukriti Kakkar both chose Om Anantha. TV personalities Ridhima Pandit and Krystel & Rithvik stayed at La Rive in Lonavala.

Elli AvrRam and Akansha Ranjan were hosted at Casa Del in Alibaug. Barkha Singh stayed at Villa Amara in Alibaug. India's most-followed YouTube creator Ashish Chanchlani also chose Villa Amara for his stay.

Each of these bookings reinforces a simple fact: when India's most recognizable faces need privacy, luxury, and discretion for a weekend away, they turn to Stay Ananta.

C00+ Villas Across 40+ Destinations

Stay Ananta's geographic reach is among the widest in India's luxury villa rental segment. The platform covers every major leisure corridor in the country.

In Maharashtra, the portfolio spans Alibaug, Lonavala, Karjat, Mahabaleshwar, Panchgani, Igatpuri, Nashik, Pune, Mumbai, Satara, Kolhapur, and Nagpur. In Goa, both North and South Goa are covered with beachfront and hillside estates. The Himalayas and North India portfolio includes Manali, Shimla, Dharamshala, Kasol, Chandigarh, Amritsar, and Ludhiana. Kashmir is represented with villas in Srinagar, Gulmarg, Pahalgam, and Sonamarg.

Uttarakhand destinations include Rishikesh, Dehradun, and Haridwar. Rajasthan covers Jaipur, Udaipur, Jodhpur, and Jaisalmer. In South India, the platform has properties in Ooty, Coorg, Coonoor, Bangalore, and Mysore. New Delhi and Varanasi round out the national footprint.

This breadth makes Stay Ananta one of the few platforms where a traveller can book a snow-view chalet in Gulmarg and a beachfront mansion in South Goa through a single, consistent luxury experience.

What Makes the Model Work

Stay Ananta's growth is not accidental. The platform operates on a model that prioritizes depth of experience over volume of listings. Every villa undergoes a multi-point quality inspection. A dedicated trip manager is assigned to each booking, available from reservation through checkout. Pricing is fully transparent - no hidden fees, no last-minute surcharges. And every guest review on the platform comes from a verified stay.

The technology layer is equally deliberate. Stay Ananta's booking platform offers real-time availability, instant confirmation, and a streamlined checkout - eliminating the inefficiency and back-and-forth that still plagues much of India's villa rental market.

This combination of institutional backing from the Hiranandani Group, celebrity-validated credibility, operational discipline, and nationwide scale has made Stay Ananta a brand that the Indian luxury travel market cannot ignore.

The Road Ahead

With over 600 villas live, 40+ destinations covered, and a celebrity guest list that reads like a Filmfare nominations roster, Stay Ananta is no longer an emerging player. The platform has established itself as a serious force in Indian luxury hospitality - and with the Hiranandani Group's infrastructure and ambition behind it, the trajectory points sharply upward.

For travellers seeking the same villas where Alia Bhatt, Varun Dhawan, and Ananya Panday have vacationed - or for those who simply want a private, luxury-grade holiday experience anywhere in India - Stay Ananta is the platform that keeps delivering.

Stay Ananta is headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. Villas can be explored and booked at stayananta.com. For reservations, contact +U1 U1151 27778 or connect via WhatsApp.