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HOTEL STYLE
Romantic
Mid-range
Languages Spoken
Hindi
Property amenities
Free parking
Pool
Restaurant
Bicycle rental
Hiking
Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
Airport transportation
BBQ facilities
Snack bar
Special diet menus
Darts
Karaoke
Table tennis
Shuttle bus service
Car hire
Baggage storage
Mosquito net
Non-smoking hotel
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning
Laundry service
Ironing service
Room features
Soundproof rooms
Bathrobes
Desk
Room service
Safe
Seating area
Bath / shower
Complimentary toiletries
Clothes rack
Iron
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Location
Amboli Chaukul Chaukul Road, H.No.24/4, Kegad 416510 India
Our family, along with a few other couples and their kids, had stayed at Dark Forest Retreat in Amboli, and it exceeded all our expectations. The location is perfect, situated away from the crowded markets, providing a peaceful and serene environment.
The resort is very well-planned, offering comfortable and spacious accommodations. It’s a fantastic spot for families to spend quality time together. We appreciated how thoughtfully everything was arranged, ensuring a relaxing and enjoyable stay.
We also explored Amboli, and the retreat's location made it convenient to visit nearby attractions. Most places of interest were within a comfortable distance from the hotel, adding to the overall convenience.
The peaceful surroundings and well-maintained facilities made our stay truly special. We enjoyed every moment and found it to be a perfect getaway from the hustle and bustle of daily life.
Dark Forest Retreat in Amboli is highly recommended for anyone looking to enjoy nature and spend quality time with family in a tranquil setting. We would love to return for another visit!
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Date of stay: September 2023
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Trip type: Travelled with family
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Nestled amidst the majestic hills of Amboli, within the rich deciduous forests of the Western Ghats is the Dark Forest Retreat, a world of it's own in the calm hamlet of Chaukul. We went on a trip to Amboli during April, and reached the top of the hill late in the evening, only after negotiating through the meandering ghats covered in pitch dark canopies. After having tried many other well known hotels in Amboli, this time we decided to try our luck at the nearby Dark Forest Retreat. And trust me, that turned out to be the best decision ever! This place is just loaded with goodness that cannot be explained in words! Lush gardens with colourful flowers, decorated pavements, an exotic swimming pool, you have all you need for a splendid vacay! And not just the outside, this resort hosts an impressive inside too! The rooms are just chic...modern, spacious, spotlessly clean with all necessary amenities.. If you opt for one of the family cottages, they are blessed with a balcão with hanging jhoolas(swing) for leisure.. Aa if that wasn't enough, this resort also an amazing restaurant which makes mouthwatering delicacies from different cuisines, including local Malwani dishes on request. The staff is extremely warm, affectionate and will go an extra mile to make your stay memorable. The owner of the property Mr Dinesh too is very humble and resourceful. He takes personal interest to make sure that their customers are well taken care of. It was great to hear him on his experience in creating this wonderful project and managing it so well for the last so many years, out of his tremendous experience and knowledge. His efforts and thoughtful management can be clearly seen in the way the premises have been kept, leaving no stone unturned unto perfection! The Dark Forest Retreat would be one of my top recommendations for a stay at Amboli, whether for a group of friends or family they have all you need and more! I'm totally looking forward to visit them again! Thanks to team Dark Forest Retreat for an awesome time!
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Date of stay: April 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
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Had a Great Time. Loved the property and the hospitality. The rooms are large and comfortable. Pool is centrally located and easily accessible. Our conference went smoothly without any problems. There was always someone from the property on site for any assistance.
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Travelled on business
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Good clean rooms, homely atmosphere, helpful staff, good food, good Wi-Fi for connectivity as most cellular signals unavailable, restaurant staff tries to comply to your needs. Excellent surroundings, beautiful location, enjoyed watching sambar, bison as well as many birds in and around the resort. Good to visit during monsoons and winters.
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Date of stay: March 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
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We were a bog group & stayed there for 2 nights and enjoyed the stay. The location is real good among the mountains and away from the city center.
The resort is quite spacious with rooms also spread apart. Rooms are quite spacious and well maintained. Hotel staff is very co-operative and give good service. They even made a bonfire in the evening for us. Restaurant also is good and they serve good food.
Pool is quite good but at a height and far away from rooms.
Sports equipment they have but are hardly useful. Table Tennis table is kept in open and has got deshaped in rain. Pool table is still workable but kept in a very congested pace with a pole and window very nearby and if you want to have a shot from that location than it is hardly possible.
Over all we really enjoyed our two night stay.
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Date of stay: February 2021
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Although we were on a short 1 day business trop to dark forest the hospitality of every staff of Dark Forest Resort was par excellence . The resort location is excellent. A special mention to the food they serve . In the 3 meals we had , we couldn’t find a single flaw in any dish. Keep up the good work and we are surely travelling again to this property .
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Travelled on business
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Beautiful well maintained property in the lap pf nature! Amboli has been a favorite destination for us. We usually take the drive from Hubli during the beginning of the monsoon. This is when Amboli comes alive , the Sahyadri ranges in all its glory. This time we decided to go during the summer just for a night's stay. Makarand welcomed us with a smile and also upgraded us to an independent cottage , thanks to another group that wanted rooms next to each other. Rooms were clean and comfortable. Quality of food was good and we especially enjoyed the breakfast. A nice place to chill with family , kids can have a good time too. The pool , although small , was well maintained. But the chlorine level in the water was a little too high. Overall highly recommended for a weekend getaway!
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Date of stay: February 2020
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This is my second visit with my dear husband n still it feels like first dew fresh visit... After this we gonna come again since me n my husband are so much in love with this resort. Service part are much more better with helping hand,room and sorroundings are well maintained with very clean swimming pool. Our stay was of short trip so we didn't get enough time to be much involved in all activities provided by resort. Thank you Dark Forest Retreat for providing us so much comfort zone...
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Date of stay: December 2019Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Great location beautiful surrounding atmosphere great staff.most friendly and helpful receptionist and staff ever .It was clean stylish roomy with excellent service in where we had dinner. Food was good and great value for money and service was attentive . I hope to be back for a longer visit in the future
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Date of stay: October 2023
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Trip type: Travelled with family
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The resort is spread over a large area. The location really feels like its a jungle. The staff is very nice, helpful and co-operative. We got upgraded to a garden view cottage. It's a large room with a large bathroom and beautiful interiors as well. Being a jungle you need to keep the doors and windows shut to avoid insects from entering. Food is decent. Certainly recommend as a very good option to stay and explore Amboli.
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Date of stay: October 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
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"Stay for min 2 nights to really enjoy the place
Mobile network doesn't work except BSNL. But they provide WIFI so you're connected
It's a safe place also for solo travs"
There are more places to choose from in the Kegad area.
PRICE RANGE
₹1,988 - ₹2,939 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
IndiaMaharashtraSindhudurg DistrictKegad
NUMBER OF ROOMS
7
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