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Hill Cart Road | 100 m. from Mahanadi Railway Station on excellent road, Darjeeling 734223, India
Hill Cart Road | 100 m. from Mahanadi Railway Station on excellent road, Darjeeling 734223, India
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We stayed in this tea garden retreat for one day, the stay was absolutely delightful. It is a serene place with beautiful surroundings (unlike the chaotic Darjeeling city). The experience of guided tour to the tea gardens and tea factory along with the tea tasting...More
Thank neham04
Response from JacobJohnGoa, General Manager at Goomtee Tea Garden RetreatResponded 9 June 2018
Dear Guests,
Greetings from Goomtee Tea Garden Retreat !
Thank you for choosing to stay at our property and taking the time out to share your experience on TripAdvisor!
We have acquired Goomtee Tea Garden Retreat under the wings of Whispering Palms, having an experience...More
We stayed 3 nights in the property. Set amidst almost 500 acres of tea gardens. very close ti mahanadi railway station. This is a 2 hour drive from darjeeling and bagdogra aiprort is 2 hours away. So its like midway. Where as Darjeeling is at...More
Thank venke98
Response from JacobJohnGoa, General Manager at Goomtee Tea Garden RetreatResponded 9 June 2018
Dear Guests,
Greetings from Goomtee Tea Garden Retreat !
Thank you for choosing to stay at our property and taking the time out to share your experience on TripAdvisor!
As you have rightly mentioned, we have acquired Goomtee Tea Garden Retreat under the wings of...More
Within five minutes of arrival, we were on the phone, desperately looking for alternative accommodation. The rooms and common areas reeked of mould and damp, as did our bedding. The towels were dirty and smelled, and there was no hot water in the filthy bathroom....More
Thank suzi701
Response from Goomtee, Owner at Goomtee Tea Garden RetreatResponded 28 April 2018
This comes to us as a big shock, as we have never received a negative feedback of such a strong nature in the past. However, it is an eye-opener for us that the property can be perceived in this way as well. As per our...More
My friend and I stayed here for one night, although we wish we had planned more! It’s a beautiful old house with the original colonial furniture. It was very quiet and had beautiful views out over the estate. Our stay included a tea estate tour...More
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Response from Goomtee, Owner at Goomtee Tea Garden RetreatResponded 28 March 2018
Thank you so much! We look forward to hosting you again sometime. :)
I am writing this review to express my gratitude towards excellent customer service received from Ashok (Goomtee Manager/Owner) in handling our booking/cancellation – which does go on to reflect great hospitality in itself. Summary – booked for 5 nights for 6 people for stay in...More
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Response from Goomtee, Owner at Goomtee Tea Garden RetreatResponded 24 June 2017
Thank you for your appreciation.... we would have loved to receive you and assure a memorable holiday, but it was not to be! We look forward to better days.....
The Goomtee Tea Garden Retreat is located inside one of Darjeeling's most serene tea gardens and offers an atmosphere of peace, seclusion and natural beauty. It is not a spa or a fancy hotel but a simple and ...Moreauthentic place to enjoy the soothing ambience and glorious tea. Excellent international vegetarian cuisine (including egg items) and minimalism are on offer here. The silence and serenity may not be for everyone but it is certainly for those who are looking for a peaceful and lazy retreat away from all the hustle-bustle of urban life. If one is looking for quaint and old-style rooms and a kind of a throwback to another time (along with the fresh teas at the tea factory) Goomtee is an amazing place to take it all in. The brilliant flower garden, the reading room with its unique collection of books on a variety of subjects, the long hikes, the waterfalls and the drives to scenic spots all come together to create an experience as enjoyable as Goomtee's teas. Goomtee is special because it doesn't try to be what it isn't; it is an old property - very clean, simple and unique, with an emphasis on nature, its teas, service, food and character rather than modern luxury which can be found in every semi-urban location. Less
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HOTEL FEATURES
Room Service
Free Parking
Restaurant
Breakfast included
Airport Transportation
Breakfast Available
Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
Laundry Service
Multilingual Staff
Non-Smoking Hotel
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
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Certificate of Excellence
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Certificate of Excellence
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Room types
Family Rooms, Non-Smoking Rooms
Hotel class
Star ratings indicate the general level of features and amenities to expect. They are provided to TripAdvisor by third-party partners such as Expedia and Giata.
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Awards & Recognition
Certificate of Excellence
What is Certificate of Excellence?
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Certificate of Excellence
What is Certificate of Excellence?
TripAdvisor gives a Certificate of Excellence to accommodations, attractions and restaurants that consistently earn great reviews from travellers.
Room types
Family Rooms, Non-Smoking Rooms
Number of rooms
4
Price range
US$ 94 - US$ 220 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
Formerly known as
Goomtee Resort
Location
India > West Bengal > Darjeeling District > Darjeeling
Hotel class
Star ratings indicate the general level of features and amenities to expect. They are provided to TripAdvisor by third-party partners such as Expedia and Giata.
Star rating provided by Expedia.
Awards & Recognition
Certificate of Excellence
What is Certificate of Excellence?
TripAdvisor gives a Certificate of Excellence to accommodations, attractions and restaurants that consistently earn great reviews from travellers.
Certificate of Excellence
What is Certificate of Excellence?
TripAdvisor gives a Certificate of Excellence to accommodations, attractions and restaurants that consistently earn great reviews from travellers.
Room types
Family Rooms, Non-Smoking Rooms
Number of rooms
4
Price range
US$ 94 - US$ 220 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
Formerly known as
Goomtee Resort
Location
India > West Bengal > Darjeeling District > Darjeeling
Hi Jo,
I'm sorry but I cannot reassure you on either matter. We arrived in the early evening to find that the staff spoke hardly any English and consequently it was difficult to make ourselves understood.
Sadly, I'm not... More
Hi Jo,
I'm sorry but I cannot reassure you on either matter. We arrived in the early evening to find that the staff spoke hardly any English and consequently it was difficult to make ourselves understood.
Sadly, I'm not exaggerating when I wrote that the rooms smelled and the sheets and towels were questionable at best. In fact, the bedding stank of stale hair oil and body odour. There was only a trickle of tepid water in our bathroom - not that it mattered as the bath was so filthy that a shower was out of the question.
The Wifi did not exist. There was only one of those obsolete hot spot things and it didn't work.
We could not understand why Goomtee had such positive reviews and couldn't wait to leave. We re-named the place Gloomtee.
Happily, we found accommodation at Glenburn Tea Estate, a magical place. It was very expensive, but worth it, even though I'll be eating pasta for the rest of the year to pay for it.
Goomtee really was the worst place I've ever stayed in, and I have travelled extensively through India and Nepal, often staying in very cheap and out of the way home-stays and hostels.
I can not recommend it at all.
Kind regards,
