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Hampi’s boulders resort is situated at Narayanapet, Karnataka, India, 7kms from the world Heritage site of Hampi’s Vijayanagar era Temple ruins. The resort is Nested on the banks of Tungabhadra river in the Yamini Hills. The resort is charecterised by a fascinating frontage of a network of water eroded boulders. An effort has been made to construct the cottage in harmony with the environment. The resort comprises of 16 rooms in total. It’s an ideal place for travelers who are nature lovers. The concept “being one with nature” is exploited here. Water, greenery and boulders are distinctive elements at Hampi’s Boulders.
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Quiet
Romantic
Languages Spoken
Hindi
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Narayanpet, Bandiharlapur Post Munirabad r/s, Koppal Tq, Hampi 583234 India
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Nestled amidst a pristine natural setting, Hampi's Boulders Resort is a sanctuary that has earned rave reviews for its scenic river views and tranquil atmosphere. The hotel's commitment to cleanliness and eco-friendliness is repeatedly lauded, as are the spacious and well-appointed rooms—many with river vistas.
While the service is generally acclaimed for being attentive, an occasional reservation hiccup has been noted. The resort's unique rock pool and variety of activities are popular highlights, contributing to the magical ambiance that many guests treasure.
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Picturesque
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Magical
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Relaxing
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A group of school friends with average age 70 enjoyed a unique experience amidst the boulders of Hampi at Boulders Resort. The resort had well kept bamboo groves and boulders that made the environment beautiful. The rooms were good with cottages spread all over. The service of staff was good. Morning breakfast was sumptuous taking care of all tastes. Two suggestions: a golf cart for internal movement and better wifi would make it a perfect place to go.
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Date of stay: November 2023
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Response from Hampis Blouders Resort, Guest Services / Front Office at Hampi's Boulders Resort
Responded 14 Nov 2023
Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at Boulders Resort amidst the enchanting boulders of Hampi. We are delighted to hear that you and your group of school friends enjoyed a unique and memorable stay with us. Your appreciation for the well-kept bamboo groves, the beautiful boulders surrounding the resort, and the quality of our rooms warms our hearts. It's wonderful to know that the service provided by our team met your expectations, and you found the morning breakfast to be sumptuous, catering to various tastes. We truly value your feedback and appreciate your suggestions and we will certainly explore the feasibility of implementing such services to enhance our guests' experience. We look forward to the opportunity of welcoming you backing the future. Thank you once again for choosing to stay with us and for your valuable feedback. Regards Team Boulders
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This is a wonderful resort with only 16 cottages and all spread out nicely across the property. The resort is on the banks of the river Tungabhadra with easy access to the Boulders and greenery all around.
Rooms: we booked the CROC room for the 1st night and 2nd night we stayed in the Otters cottage due to the unavailability of the CROC room. The Croc room is premium and gives you a nice feeling, the flooring is beautiful, the bathroom and the doors are old traditional style. It has a balcony facing the river and an open Shower in the balcony. we loved the stay there. The Otter cottage comparatively is simply done but has its own charm. It's an individual cottage on the boulders and just a few meters away from the river.
Food: The breakfast buffet and Dinner buffet spread is very nice. Food is tasty and not too spicy, we enjoyed it.
Activities; We could not make it to the Sunset point on the boulders but we did the other 2 activities: Jeep Safari on Boulders and Rock formation tour next to the river. Some amazing pics we clicked on this trek on the rocks next the river. The jeep safari on the Boulders is something that one should not miss, what an amazing experience! its going to remain in our memories for ever. @Vinay, one suggestion, you should have someone video shoot this jeep ride from outside, we are really missing such a video now.
Staff: Very very courteous and helpful. Vinay, the manager there is friendly and happy to guide you thru your stay.
Overall a lovely experience staying at Boulders resort, would love to visit again.
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Date of stay: December 2022
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Room Tip:Would recommend to stay in Sun Cottage or the Croc Cottage, they are on the bank of the river...
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Response from Pavitra Shetty, General Manager at Hampi's Boulders Resort
Responded 28 Dec 2022
Dear Guest, It was an absolute pleasure to host you at Hampi's Boulders Resort! We are glad you had a great time staying with us and thank you for sharing your experience in this kind review. Your recommendation will help fellow travelers choose the best of experience in Hampi. We look forward to seeing you soon again. Warm regards,
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This is an incredible hotel with no wifi, no tv's and they don't serve alcohol or take credit cards!
From the moment you arrive, you realise you have stepped into a very special place.
Completely off the beaten track (literally), the rooms are spread out across the grounds and everything is done tastefully and feels like no expense has been spared.
Our room, Croc Cottage has views out to the river (unfortunately we didn't see any crocs!) and prime position to watch the sunrise.
A guide from the hotel took us to watch the sunset and if clambering over boulders and rickety bamboo bridges is your thing, don't miss it!
At lunchtimes, you can only choose from the starters menu and everything we had was excellent with large portions, although the dinner buffet was also good, it wasn't quite at the same level.
The swimming pool was really unusual as it is carved from a huge rock and a great place to cool down - just watch out for the monkeys!
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Date of stay: February 2023
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Pavitra Shetty, General Manager at Hampi's Boulders Resort
Responded 7 Mar 2023
Dear guest, We are glad to have etched a memory to your holiday. Your words have lightened us and has delighted us to host you in the near future. Hoping then you would spot a few crocs that sure are a sight at Hampi's Boulders. Your kind words would create an impression to help others experience what we have to offer.
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A beautiful location in the middle of nature, but unfortunately with catastrophic service. We wanted to stay 2 nights, had increased it to 3, but after 1 hour (!) we realized that we didn't have enough time for the third night. It was no longer possible to cancel the 3rd night. After calling the headquarters several times (somewhere in India, the people on site apparently can't make any decisions), we were promised half the money. To date, no payment has been made (2 months).
The price is also completely excessive. If I pay 100 EUR + (and that's 4 times more than other good huts), then I at least expect a clean room. The bed linen had stains, the toilet was partially full of ants, the games room advertised on the website is in pretty much the worst condition you can imagine, the shower head was completely covered in limescale.
The food was also one of the worse on our vacation. So if I ask for a lot (too much) money, I have to deliver. Boulders doesn't do that.
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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When we chose this property for our first vacation after a terrible covid-stricken 2020! At the price point of 17k per night for (Bfast and Dinner plan), we expected a comfortable stay, also because this is listed as a 'luxury botique hotel'.
Unfortunately, we had only negative experiences from the minute we arrived. Despite an advance notice of 24 hours and a reminder of about 4 hours, lunch wasnt ready on our arrival at 1.45 PM. With three hungry and tired kids, waiting for lunch was a tough ask.
We checked into rooms in an abysmal state (Attached pictures do not do justice in describing the state of the rooms). The bathrooms have no ventilation, which was a really bitter experience. The housekeeping failed on multiple counts - we had algae filled water bottles kept in the room, dusty floors, chairs, ceiling, doors and practically everything! The Games Room had not been cleaned in months.
Over 4 nights, the staff could not identify a manager amongst themselves for us to have these problems resolved. On being asked who the manager is, the response was always "why".
While some of the staff facilitated our requests, most of the staff served grudgingly. The restaurant being very small, could cater to hardly 8 small families at a time. The resort was running full and at any meal, the 7 of us could only share one table for 4 at a time, which obviously meant the table being cleaned multiple times, which too would not be done unless asked for multiple times.
The staff struggles to smile!
With a distance of about 25 kms (which is about an hour's drive) from the main Hampi site, I had rather stay at Evolve Back which justifies its price point with impeccable service and hospitality!
The timings for meals are so strictly followed that on most days, food was cleared off the counters while we were still eating!
This is about 68k down the drain for us and for the first vacation at (hopefully) the end of Corona, this was a tremendous heartbreak!
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Date of stay: December 2020
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Response from Pavitra Shetty , General Manager at Hampi's Boulders Resort
Responded 1 Mar 2021
At the outset would like to thank you for taking time out to write your feedback in Trip Advisor about your recent visit to Hampis Boulders. We have noted your concerns & feedback , we shall work towards the same We will be extremely pleased to welcome you back once again.
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Post booking customer support needs to be improved. Once booking is done from the Corporate team which is in Bangalore, nobody bothers to answer calls firstly and next the numbers shared on the booking history is never answered.
Food variety of quality is not upto the mark, They lack options or varieties, this can be improved .
Staff and friendly, Rooms are well maintained.
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Date of stay: October 2023
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Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip:Customer support / contact number is very impt
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Response from Hampis Blouders Resort, Guest Services / Front Office at Hampi's Boulders Resort
Responded 26 Nov 2023
Dear Guest Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We truly appreciate your honest input as it helps us identify areas for improvement. We acknowledge any inconveniences you experienced with our customer support post-booking. We understand the importance of responsive communication, and we are committed to review and enhance our communication processes to ensure that all calls are answered promptly, especially after bookings from our team. In regards to your comments on the food variety and quality, we are grateful for your observations. We acknowledge the importance of providing a diverse and high-quality culinary experience for our guests and also understand they haven’t met to your expectations. Our culinary team always aim to offer a more satisfying dining experience for our guests. On a positive note, we are delighted to hear that you found our staff to be friendly and our rooms well-maintained. Your kind words motivate us to continue delivering excellent service in these areas. Once again, we appreciate your valuable feedback, and we assure you that your concerns will be addressed to enhance your future experiences with us. We look forward to the opportunity to welcome you back. Regards Team Boulders
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The resort is fully integrated with nature but yet comfortable. Network coverage is non existent which adds to the experience of "getting away". Try and book the Sun, Croc or Star cottage as those have magnificent river and sunrise views. We actually saw a crocodile directly from one of the cottages! It is quite far from Hampi city so you need your own transport to get around but the drive is worth it. The resort takes you on a a few awesome treks nearby which is complimentary and a unique (paid) jeep safari over boulders which make the experience unforgettable. The food like everything else is basic but quite decent. I would suggest visiting Whispering Rocks (20 mins drive) for a great lunch/dinner. The manager Vinay is quite helpful in planning the sight seeing. Highly recommend staying here to feel fully rejuvenated!
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Date of stay: January 2023
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Trip type: Travelled with friends
Room Tip:Try the unique pool made of rock
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Response from Pavitra Shetty, General Manager at Hampi's Boulders Resort
Responded 2 Feb 2023
Dear Guest, It was an absolute pleasure to host you at Hampi's Boulders Resort! We are glad you had a great time staying with us and thank you for sharing your experience in this kind review. Your recommendation will help fellow travellers choose the best of experience in Hampi. Thank you for your kind words appreciating our manager and his efforts for making your stay a memorable one. We look forward to seeing you soon again Thank you Warm Regards
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Really lovely resort. The rooms are well appointed, spacious and with fantastic views. The staff are friendly and attentive and the food is wonderful.
Watch out for the monkeys who will join you for your morning coffee on the balcony! Prashanth the resort manager was really helpful and put us in touch with Naik a local driver, who also introduced us to Vijaykumar, a local guide who had recently been a professional guide at the G20 meetings in Hampi, July 2023.
Both Naik and Vijay were excellent, knowledgeable and showed us around Hampi and the surrounds during the two days we stayed.
I would whole heartedly recommend Hampi Boudlers resort to anyone travelling to the area.
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Date of stay: December 2023
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:The journey to Hampi Boulders is a bit difficult at night, we caught and auto from Hospete and...
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Response from Hampis Blouders Resort, Guest Services / Front Office at Hampi's Boulders Resort
Responded 26 Dec 2023
Dear Guest, Thank you for choosing to stay at Hampi Boulders and for sharing such a glowing review of your experience. We are delighted to read that you found our resort beautiful and that your time in Hampi was memorable. It's wonderful to know that you enjoyed the well-appointed and spacious rooms with fantastic views. Our staff takes great pride in being friendly and attentive, and we're thrilled that their efforts contributed to your positive experience. The fact that you found the food wonderful warms our hearts; we strive to offer a delightful culinary experience for our guests. The monkeys joining you for morning coffee on the balcony are indeed a unique aspect of the natural surroundings, and we hope it added a touch of charm to your stay. We appreciate your kind words about Prashanth, our resort manager, and we're pleased to hear that he was able to assist you in connecting with knowledgeable guidance during your exploration of Hampi. Thank you for wholeheartedly recommending Hampi Boulders. We look forward to the opportunity of welcoming you back for another delightful stay in the future. Regards Team Boulders
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The place is truly wonderful but some improvement is needed in several areas. Food, in particular breakfast (something sweet is totally missing), could be much better in quality and variety. Staff are courteous but could be more professional (e.g. no knocking on the room door to remind customers that breakfast or dinner closes in half an hour). Equipment could also do with some upgrade, for instance the AC, which is a bit old-fashioned and therefore very noisy, impacting on the quality of sleep. Given rates are quite high, even in low season, service and quality ought to be commensurate.
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Pavitra Shetty, General Manager at Hampi's Boulders Resort
Responded 1 Apr 2023
Dear Guest, We are glad to have created a memory to cherish during your stay at Hampis Boulders. Your kind words of suggestion and improvement have been taken and addressed likewise. Thanking you as a Team for taking time and reviewing us. We are looking forward to hosting you and your family and friends in the near future. Regards Team Boulders
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All the glowing reviews of the place are true. I wanted to highlight one issue, there is no place for drivers to stay or eat. Since the resort is away from the town it is unreasonable to expect drivers to find a place. Also driver of our hired van, a thorough gentleman was mistreated for food. I hope the resort will fix this issue, otherwise the whole hospitality comes across as a farce. We stayed in KSTDC Almatti before arriving here, where they were very kind to give driver a bed and food (charged to us)
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Date of stay: January 2023
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Response from Pavitra Shetty, General Manager at Hampi's Boulders Resort
Responded 17 Jan 2023
Dear Guest, Thank you for choosing to stay with us. Your feedback plays an essential part, we are making necessary arrangements for drivers accommodation. Kindly accept our heart felt apologies for the inconvenience caused. Thanking you once again and we look forward to having you back at Hampis Boulders many more times in the future. Warm Regards,
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I don'tknow..But I wouldn't recommend taking pets as it's open country with lots of monkeys around...Having the pet inside the room at all times will be difficult.
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Absolutely, provided you provide food for your infant. But I'm not sure they have babysitting facilities... it's a rough and ready place in the most astounding surroundings.
There are more places to choose from in the Hampi area.
PRICE RANGE
₹9,745 - ₹11,588 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
hampi`s boulders hotel hampi, hampis boulders hampi, hampis boulders hotel hampi
LOCATION
IndiaKarnatakaBellary DistrictHampi
NUMBER OF ROOMS
15
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