Hi folks,
We're arriving to BOM from CCJ on 9W at 1535 and then departing at 0450 on Etihad to Abu Dhabi. I assume with getting luggage and all, we're looking at around a 12 hr layover. We are a family of 4 and looking at hotel rooms, at places we have stayed in the past (Leela, Intercontinental), prices have skyrocketed. We would need 2 rooms (4 adults) at ~$250 per room at the nicer hotels.

Since that is a lot of money for 12 hrs, what would you guys recommend we do. We are flying coach on both 9W and Etihad but is there a way to get lounge access? I know we can't enter the international terminal until midnight-1am. So any helpful recommendations would be highly appreciated!