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The Blackbuck Lodge

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Velavadar National Park, Velavadar 364313, India
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4.5 160 reviews
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Velavadar National Park, Velavadar 364313 India See on map
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Reviewed 2 weeks ago
Outstanding!

Elegant rooms, cozy and inviting, complete with all the amenities and a wonderful deck looking out into the vast wild expanse of the property, complete privacy is ensured too! Food was excellent, freshly prepared, served with great care! delicious to the taste! The well-trained staff...More

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Response from THEBLACKBUCKLODGE, Front Office Manager at The Blackbuck LodgeResponded 2 weeks ago

Dear Mr. Shah, Thank you for taking the time to review your stay with us. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay with us at The Blackbuck Lodge. We hope to welcome you back to the lodge soon for more wonderful food, wildlife and...More

Reviewed 19 May 2018
Great property, perfectly located

Amazing place for animal lovers located 2 hours south of Ahmedabad and 2 minutes away from Velavadar park entrance. Dinner is buffet type but still deliciously prepared with vegetables from the lodge's garden. Rooms are spacious, clean and have a beautiful outdoor shower. Don't miss...More

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Reviewed 4 May 2018 via mobile
Luxury amidst the wild.

We visited The blackbuck lodge for a weekend and the experience has been truly unforgettable. In the wildest of my dreams, i could not have thought of such luxury in the middle of nowhere. The drive from ahmedabad is beautiful and if the weather is...More

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Reviewed 4 April 2018
Fabulous Stay

We spent two nights at the Blackbuck Lodge and were reluctant to leave! The lodges were outstanding and we couldn't tear ourselves away from the viewing verandah attached to our lodge. Service was outstanding and the hotel's naturalist was excellent. The only downside was that...More

Thank VJS11
Reviewed 22 March 2018
A hidden gem!

This is an oasis with elegant Victorian African Safari Style. The lodge is way above the standard of most other hotels in western India, in terms of comfort, food, cuisine & style. It is tastefully decorated with great attention to details: table-wears, paintings, crystal bottles...More

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Description
The property is spread in an area of 70 acres, with meandering grasslands and in a natural surrounding. It is adjacent to the Velavadar National Park. It is situated 162 kms from Ahmedabad and 55 kms from ...More Bhavnagar. Less
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HOTEL FEATURES
Free Parking
Restaurant
Room Service
Air Conditioning
Laundry Service
Refrigerator in room
Pool
Breakfast included
Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Awards & Recognition
Certificate of Excellence
Certificate of Excellence
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Certificate of Excellence
Certificate of Excellence
Number of rooms
14
Price range
US$ 132 - US$ 517 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
Also Known As
The Blackbuck Lodge Velavadar
Location
India > Gujarat > Bhavnagar District > Velavadar
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sanghani
10 January 2018|
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Response from THEBLACKBUCKLODGE | Property representative |
Dear Guest, Greetings from The Blackbuck Lodge! We do have a restaurant with 32 covers at our lodge, where we serve Kathiawadi, Indian & Western food.We do allow non resident guest subject to availability of cover.When we... More
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Response from 1937achak | Reviewed this property |
Most credit cards are international and are acceptable in India at any reputable outlet . . . . .
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Response from Prashant S | Reviewed this property |
Good roads. Remember to go via pipali/dholera because the road via dhandhulka isn't good. Interior roads safe. Best of course to ensure you don't drive in dark
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"Avoid summer, too hot!"
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"all the rooms are equally god but i guess rooms 5 & 6 have the best view of the pond where you can see..."
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"We heard there are 2 cottages with plunge pools, the rest seem identical."
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"All rooms are equal. Absolutely nothing to choose."
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