FAMILY STAY GUIDE · AHMEDABAD
Where Should Families Stay in Ahmedabad? A Private-Floor Homestay for Kids & Grandparents
One private floor for your whole family: children, parents and grandparents together, 2 km from Kankaria Lake.
Why Families Find Hotels Hard in Ahmedabad
A family of six or more usually needs three or four hotel rooms, often on different floors. Grandparents end up alone down a corridor, children have nowhere to play except the bed, and every meal means a restaurant or room-service menu that rarely suits a toddler or a special diet. Homeland Stay solves this the way a family home does: one private floor where everyone sleeps close by, a living room where children can play, and a kitchen where you cook what your family actually eats. Hosting families since 2017, Homeland Stay has welcomed 350+ families.
Why Families Choose Homeland Stay
- Everyone under one roof Grandparents, parents and children on one private floor, not split across hotel corridors.
- A kitchen for little ones Warm milk at midnight, mild food for kids, and Jain or Swaminarayan meals cooked your way.
- Three bathrooms No morning queue, with non-slip floors and mats in every bathroom.
- Easy steps for elders 18 low-rise steps with handrails on both sides and motion-sensor lights.
- Kids' outings nearby Kankaria Lakefront's zoo, toy train and children's parks about 2 km away.
- Safe and private Gated entry, smart lock with video doorbell, CCTV outside only, smoke alarm.
- Host family downstairs Help on the ground floor, and an intercom in your living room.
- Quiet residential street Quiet hours from 10 PM to 7 AM, so children sleep well.
How a Family of 9 Sleeps on One Floor
- Bedroom 1 (Master Suite): a king/double bed plus a single bed, for up to 3 guests, with its own street-view balcony.
- Bedroom 2 (Serene Oasis): a double bed and its own attached bathroom, ideal for grandparents.
- Bedroom 3 (Serene Garden Suite): twin beds that join into a king, opening onto a private turf balcony.
- Living room: a sofa-cum-bed that converts into a double bed.
- Extra floor mattresses and bedding are available on request.
- Need a baby cot or anything specific for a toddler? Ask when you send your booking request.
Family with young children relaxing on the sofa in the private living room of Homeland Stay, Ahmedabad
Your own living room: space for children to play while the family stays together.
Multi-generation family enjoying snacks and relaxing together in the spacious living room of Homeland Stay homestay in Ahmedabad
Moments that feel like home. A spacious living area built for family conversations, evening tea, and making memories together.
Safe and Comfortable for Grandparents
- The private floor is on the first floor, reached by 18 low-rise steps with sturdy handrails on both sides and anti-skid tape on every step. There is no lift, so if a family member cannot manage stairs, please talk to us before booking.
- Motion-sensor lights switch on along the gate, staircase and entrance as you walk, so late arrivals and night-time trips are safe.
- All three bathrooms have non-slip floors and non-slip mats, and water is available 24 hours.
- A first-aid kit is kept in Bathroom 1.
- A hospital is about 500 m away, and pharmacies are a short walk away.
- The host family lives on the ground floor, and an intercom in your living room connects you directly to them.
A Kitchen for Your Children's Food
Travelling with children is easier when you control the food. The fully equipped kitchen is for your family only: gas stove, microwave, refrigerator, UV-filtered drinking water, cookware and utensils. Heat milk at midnight, cook mild dal-rice for a toddler, or prepare Jain, Swaminarayan or doctor-advised meals exactly the way your family needs. Vegetarian food and egg dishes are allowed; meat, chicken and fish are not.
Food Shopping Within a Short Walk
- Milk shop: about 200 m
- Grocery shop: about 300 m
- Vegetable shop: about 500 m
- Grocery delivery apps such as Blinkit and BigBasket deliver to the door.
- Prefer a break from cooking? Pre-order authentic Gujarati home-cooked food from the host, or order from Swiggy or Zomato.
Family Outings Near Homeland Stay
- Kankaria Lakefront (about 2 km): the Kamla Nehru Zoo, the nocturnal zoo, the Atal Express toy train, Balvatika children's park, Kids City role-play centre, Butterfly Park, Nagina Wadi garden and boating. The lakefront is normally closed on Mondays for maintenance, so check timings before you go.
- Manek Chowk night food market: 4.0 km
- Bhadra Fort and Teen Darwaja: 4.8 km
- Sabarmati Riverfront and Atal Bridge: 5.8 km
- Law Garden night market: 6.1 km
- Gandhi (Sabarmati) Ashram: 10.0 km
- Sundarvan nature centre: 10.3 km
- Vintage Car Museum: 14.3 km
- Science City: 18.0 km
- Akshardham Temple, Gandhinagar: 35.0 km
Getting Here With Your Family
- Maninagar Railway Station and Metro: about 2 km
- Gita Mandir Bus Stand (GSRTC): 3.2 km
- Kalupur Railway Station (Ahmedabad Junction): 4.2 km
- Ahmedabad Airport: about 15 km
- Ola, Uber, Bharat Taxi and auto-rickshaws are available from the doorstep, and the host can arrange a car for sightseeing on request.
What a Family Stay Costs
You get one quote for the whole private floor, not a price per room. Direct bookings carry no GST and no platform fee, and Wi-Fi, TV, electricity, cooking gas and daily cleaning are included. As an example at the same starting rate of ₹3,500 per room per night, a family of 6 for one night (rooms only) costs ₹9,500 at Homeland Stay, ₹11,025 in three rooms at a 3–4 star hotel, and ₹14,100 at a homestay booked on a travel platform. Cooking in your own kitchen saves on restaurant bills too. Tariff varies with weekend and sessional, number of guest. To get exact quote check availability first and send booking request to host.
Work Out Your Family's Stay Cost
Enter your number of guests and nights to see the rooms needed, GST and the total for each option.
"I stayed at Homeland Stay with my daughter. It is one of the cleanest and most comfortable homes you will find in Ahmedabad, with tiny details that show how much care has gone into it: sensor lighting, a lovely sunroof, extra pillows and blankets. The owners are so loving. We ordered homemade food on all the days we stayed – amazing variety, authentic taste. A good, comfortable stay for vegetarian families." - — Vijaya Suvarna, Verified Guest
Family Stay Compared: Homeland Stay vs Hotel vs Rented Stay
| **Family Need** | **Homeland Stay (Gold Category)** | **Standard 3–4 Star Hotel** | **Standard Rented Accommodation / Airbnb** |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whole family under one roof | ✅ Entire private floor for up to 9 | ❌ 3–4 separate rooms, often on different floors | ⚠️ Depends on listing size |
| Space for children to play | ✅ Living room and 3 garden-view balconies | ❌ Only your room and the lobby | ⚠️ Varies |
| Kitchen for kids' food and special diets | ✅ Fully equipped, for your family only | ❌ No kitchen, room service only | ⚠️ Varies, often basic |
| Bathrooms for 6–9 guests | ✅ 3 bathrooms with non-slip floors and mats | ⚠️ One per room | ⚠️ Often 1–2 for the whole group |
| Access for grandparents | ⚠️ 18 low-rise steps with handrails, no lift | ✅ Lift | ⚠️ Varies |
| Quiet nights for children | ✅ Residential street, quiet hours 10 PM–7 AM | ⚠️ Corridor and lobby noise | ⚠️ Varies |
| Help close by | ✅ Host family on the ground floor + intercom | ✅ Front desk | ⚠️ Host often remote |
| GST on direct booking | ✅ None (below GST threshold) | ❌ 5% on rooms up to ₹7,500 | ⚠️ Platform fee + GST |
| Government registration | ✅ Gujarat Tourism Gold Category | ✅ Commercial hotel licence | ⚠️ Often unregistered |
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Walk Through the Whole Private Floor at Homeland Stay, Ahmedabad
See the bedrooms, living room, kitchen and balconies your family gets – the whole floor, for your family only.
Practical Details for Families
- Check-in from 1:00 PM, check-out by 10:00 AM.
- Web check-in: a secure link is emailed 5 days before arrival. Every adult (18+) submits a photo ID and shows the original at arrival.
- In your booking request, tell us the number of adults (18+), kids (2–18) and infants (under 2).
- Parking: one small-car space near the main gate (book it in advance) and space for two two-wheelers.
- Laundry: a self-service space on the balcony, or the host's washing machine for a small charge per load.
- Daily housekeeping between 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM, with your permission.
- Quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM; no parties or events.
Your Family Stay in Ahmedabad
Send your dates and the number of adults, kids and infants, and we'll reply with one quote for your private floor. Travelling as friends or a work team instead? See where groups should stay in Ahmedabad.
Where should families stay in Ahmedabad?
Maninagar near Kankaria Lake is a practical base for families: central, quiet and about 2 km from the lakefront's zoo, toy train and children's parks. Homeland Stay, a Gujarat Tourism Gold Category homestay there, gives your family the entire private first floor with 3 AC bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a living room and a fully equipped kitchen.
Is Homeland Stay suitable for families with young children?
Yes. Your family gets a whole private floor with a living room where children can play, a kitchen for their food, three bathrooms and garden-view balconies. Quiet hours run from 10 PM to 7 AM, and the floor is never shared with other guests.
Is Homeland Stay suitable for elderly parents? Is there a lift?
There is no lift. The private floor is on the first floor, reached by 18 low-rise steps with handrails on both sides, anti-skid tape on every step and motion-sensor lights. All three bathrooms have non-slip floors and mats. If a family member cannot manage stairs, please talk to us before booking.
How many family members can stay, and how are the beds arranged?
Up to 9 guests. Bedroom 1 has a king/double bed plus a single bed, Bedroom 2 has a double bed with its own attached bathroom, Bedroom 3 has twin beds that join into a king, and the living-room sofa converts into a double bed. Extra floor mattresses are available on request.
Can we cook food for our children or for special diets?
Yes. The fully equipped kitchen is for your family only, with a gas stove, microwave, refrigerator, UV-filtered drinking water and utensils, so you can cook children's food and Jain, Swaminarayan or doctor-advised meals. Vegetarian and egg dishes are allowed; meat, chicken and fish are not.
What can children do near Homeland Stay?
Kankaria Lakefront, about 2 km away, has the Kamla Nehru Zoo, a nocturnal zoo, the Atal Express toy train, Balvatika children's park, Kids City, Butterfly Park and boating. It is normally closed on Mondays. Science City (18 km), the Sabarmati Riverfront (5.8 km) and Sundarvan nature centre (10.3 km) are good half-day trips.
How far is Homeland Stay from the railway station and airport?
About 2 km from Maninagar Railway Station and Metro, 4.2 km from Kalupur Railway Station, 3.2 km from Gita Mandir Bus Stand and about 15 km from Ahmedabad Airport. Cabs and auto-rickshaws are available from the doorstep.
Is there a hospital or pharmacy nearby?
Yes. A hospital is about 500 m away and pharmacies are a short walk away. A first-aid kit is kept in Bathroom 1, and the host family on the ground floor can be reached by intercom.
How are children counted in the booking?
In your booking request, enter the number of adults (18+), kids (2–18) and infants (under 2). We reply with one quote for your private floor based on your family.
Is GST charged on a family booking?
Not on direct bookings. Homeland Stay operates below the ₹20 lakh GST registration threshold, so no GST is added and the quote you receive is the amount you pay.
Is there parking for our car?
There is one small-car parking space near the main gate, allotted first come, first served; book it in advance. Two two-wheelers can also park.