Giving solitary bees a home.
There are ~695 species of solitary bees in India. They can't form colonies, can't build hives, and need hollows and cracks to nest. As cities grow, those spaces disappear. Bee Hotels give them back their sanctuary.
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Honeybees get all the credit. But solitary bees are quietly doing some of the most important ecological work in India, and they're running out of places to live.
Solitary bees can pollinate chilies, tomatoes, and bell peppers through "buzz pollination", a technique honeybees don't have.
A single solitary bee can do the pollination work of dozens of honeybees. They're fuzzier, less selective, and work longer hours.
Solitary bees nest in hollows, holes, and cracks. As cities grow, these disappear. Bee Hotels give them back their sanctuaries.
Solitary bees don't form colonies, don't protect a hive, and won't sting unless severely provoked. Perfect for urban gardens, restaurants, and homes.
No honey to harvest, so bee hotels are purely about giving them a home. The benefit to you is biodiversity, pollination, and doing the right thing.
Place a bee hotel near flowering plants and watch the ecosystem come alive. The bees do the rest, pollinating your garden for free.
Purchase a bee hotel and save the solitary bees.
Each bee hotel is made from natural materials, wood, bamboo, and reed tubes, designed to replicate the hollows and cracks solitary bees love. Place it in your garden, balcony, office, or restaurant. They'll find it.
- Made from natural, sustainable materials
- Suitable for homes, gardens, balconies, offices, restaurants
- Comes with a numbered plaque, join the official MHP Bee Hotel network
- Ships across India
Tax included. Free delivery on orders above ₹999.
Tax included. Ship anywhere in India.
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The questions we get a lot.
Choose a spot with plenty of sunlight, protected from strong winds and rain. At least 3 feet off the ground, facing south or southeast to maximise sun exposure. Near flowering plants is ideal.
Mason bees, leafcutter bees, and other solitary species native to your region. The exact species depend on your location and local flora — but wherever there are flowers, there are solitary bees looking for a home.
No — solitary bees don't produce honey. They collect pollen and nectar only for their offspring. The benefit of a bee hotel is entirely ecological: more pollinators, healthier gardens, better biodiversity.
Completely. Solitary bees are docile and non-aggressive — they don't have a colony to defend. They're extremely unlikely to sting unless directly handled, and even then it's very mild. Restaurants and cafés use them without any issues.
The best thing you can do is plant native flowering plants nearby — marigold, lavender, basil, and wildflowers work great. Place the hotel facing south or southeast. Bees will find it naturally within a season.
Avoid pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides within at least 5 metres of the bee hotel. These chemicals are lethal to solitary bees. Opt for natural pest control — companion planting, neem oil, or simply letting the bees do their pest-management work.
A little mold is normal, especially in humid climates. Ensure the hotel has good ventilation and isn't in a waterlogged spot. If mold is severe, replace the reed tubes — they're biodegradable and easily swapped. We include a few spares with every order.