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Reviews of Dhole's Den Bandipur

Kaniyanapura Village, GundlupetTaluk, Mangala, 571126 Bandipūr, India

#3 of 6 hotels in Bandipūr

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Review Score

Based on 43 hotel reviews

8.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.3

  • Comfort

    9.1

  • Location

    8.9

  • Facilities

    8.6

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    8.7

  • Free WiFi

    8.8

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  • Reviewed: March 18, 2024

    9.0
    Great location and very positive vibe
    • Family with young children
    • Habitat
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Limited choice of food though whatever was there was very good.

    Great location, rooms are well ventilated giving a very positive vibe. One of the best and well managed place making you feel at home.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 7, 2024

    10
    Recharge in this tranquil gem of a place surrounded by nature.
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Habitat
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    This place is special. Beautiful, tranquil and relaxed. The setting is perfect. Beautiful views from the verandas. Everywhere and always the sight and sounds of birds and animals. From our veranda we saw spotted deer, mongoose, eagles, turtle, sunbirds, peacocks and so much more. The food was amazing. Inventive mixes of flavours, perfectly cooked and generously served. The hosts are very friendly, welcoming and interesting. The staff are great. A great team. One of them took us out for early morning and late afternoon birdwatching walks that were great. And it’s right next to the Bandipur reserve so very handy for safaris. We planned to stay two nights but just had to stay one more. You could easily spend a week here and still be reluctant to leave. I totally recommend this place. Go. You’ll love it.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: February 19, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Habitat
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Much as we loved the fridge & cold water in the bedroom, would have appreciated a kettle & teabags.

    A great place to stay for a safari tour. And hugely enjoyed our nature tour with Girish the first afternoon, who is very knowledgable. Sensational meals - plenty of choice - and most of the vegetables home-grown. A very friendly atmosphere; Karthikai & Ingred have created a very special & luxurious home-stay.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 13, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Habitat
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was further away from Bandipur than we had appreciated.

    The property is beautiful and the food exceptional. The team were very helpful and went out of their way to arrange our safaris and drive us there.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: June 27, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Junior Suite with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Given the price of the accommodation and the meal,the food spread could have been more diverse.

    Dhole’s den is a wonderful property located in the wilderness that provides a sense of serene and calmness.The entire stay felt like being close to home stay even being away from home.The one thing that really amazed me is the food prepared from freshly cultivated vegetables that is delivered directly from the hands of farmers

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: April 25, 2023

    10
    Beautifully quiet, brilliant staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Garden Mansion
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There wasn't anything we didn't like. We found a nice walk through the local village a little late in our stay, so if you like to get a walk in do have a walk along the roads (away from the forest!)

    We loved the location out near the forest. It was beautifully quiet. We really enjoyed bird watching, going for a few walks and seeing lots of wildlife. We went on 2 safaris away from the compound. The staff were really very generous, knowledgeable and kind. The food was excellent and very generous!

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: February 27, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Garden Mansion
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing much

    Ambience and food was good

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: November 27, 2022

    8.0
    comfy stay almost inside Bandipur reserve forest.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Garden Mansion
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    hot water is a problem. Remaining all are in order.

    nice location , cordial staff and helpful owner

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: August 22, 2022

    10
    very good property, everything is perfect and more than expected at middle of a jungle.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Garden Mansion
    • Stayed 1 night

    na

    very good property, everything is perfect and more than expected at middle of a jungle. thanks to Karthik and team. we enjoyed a lot and want to come back asap.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: August 2, 2022

    9.0
    A rare find with thoughtful hosts
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Habitat
    • Stayed 1 night

    I wish we had a ceiling fan.

    Food was excellent. Hospitality wonderful.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: July 9, 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Habitat
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Fantastic location. Great hosts. Large, clean rooms. Good food. Relaxing. Fun.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: July 4, 2022

    10
    your stay will become even more impressive if safari sightings were awarding - plan for more drives
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Junior Suite with Mountain View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    no guess

    Open countryside setting, nice archtecture, neighborhood wild life, good food, helpful management

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: May 31, 2022

    10
    I was sorry to leave.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Habitat
    • Stayed 1 night

    The location is very good: you have the Nilgiris right in front of you.

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: January 27, 2022

    10
    Peaceful, awesome, refreshing and fulfilling stay at Dhole's Den..
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Garden Mansion
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The road to reach the property is not that good, but that can be overlooked to enjoy the stay at Dhole's Den.

    It is an excellent place to have a peaceful vacation; close to the nature. Hosts and the staff is vary cooperative, rooms are clean and give homely feel. Food is excellent.

    Stayed in December 2021

  • Reviewed: November 30, 2021

    9.0
    Good change from the city life and be closer to the wildlife and nature
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Garden Mansion
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Liked Everything

    This is a beautiful property and they have limited availability to ensure that all the guests are well looked after. Food and rooms were fabulous we stayed in the grand mansion and a habitat room.. was well designed with a view to the forest which was a treat

    Stayed in November 2021

  • Reviewed: November 2, 2021

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Junior Suite with Mountain View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There was a heavy rain and water started leaking from our room ceiling. Did nt expext that

    Location and theme

    Stayed in November 2021

  • Reviewed: July 26, 2021

    9.0
    Home away from home
    • Couple
    • Garden Mansion
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Me and my husband were looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city while continuing to work and we loved what Dhole's den had to offer.. good wifi, good food, courteous staff and a peaceful & relaxing environment..

    Stayed in July 2021

  • Reviewed: December 4, 2022

    3.0
    Below average homestay with really bad service
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Habitat
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The service of the staff is one of the worst I have experienced in any hotel till now. The homestay is not at all suitable for families with children. There is no menu for children or the staff ready to cook anything. You have to ask multiple times to get anything done. There is no room service and you will have to ask multiple times even to get the morning tea. The foods are okay but tasteless. The manager and some of the staff are courteous but most of them are careless and rude. This homestay could be suitable for couples or singles but strictly not for families with children.

    The location of the homestay is really breathtaking. You can see the western Ghats range from all the rooms. The rooms are huge and spacious.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: September 26, 2021

    3.0
    Disaster, as it has been overcharged.
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Garden Mansion
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    With the limited facilities, too Expensive for Homestay. (20K per day inclusive food for three members). Not Happy with the pricing. Food - Pathetic, lot of improvement required w.r. Food both quality and quantity. Should follow the timings displayed and even Milk also not available around 9AM 🤬 Discipline is missed, no proper information regarding activities. Overcharged for the safari even though its a last minute plan and weekend(10 times more on the original cost)

    Liked the owner and his family, no need to mention about the Dogs 🙂

    Stayed in September 2021

  • Reviewed: April 16, 2024

    9.0
    great time with a homely atmosphere. karthik was a fantastic host . Highly recommend.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Garden Mansion
    • Stayed 3 nights

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 3, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Habitat
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: January 28, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Garden Mansion
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: December 18, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Habitat
    • Stayed 1 night

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: October 3, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Habitat
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in October 2023

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