Located in Mawal (Kune N.m.), Athiva Resort & Spa, Khandala is within a 5-minute drive of Tamhini Ghat and Shooting Point. .This family-friendly hotel is 10.5 mi (16.9 km) from Wet N Joy Water Park Lonavala and 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Della Adventure.
What's nearby
Shooting Point - 10 min drive - 1.1 miles
Della Adventure - 25 min drive - 4.9 miles
Lion Point - 30 min drive - 11.9 miles
Pawna Lake - 40 min drive - 8.8 miles
Karla Caves - 56 min drive - 16.3 miles
Getting around
Lowjee Station - 11 min drive
Pune (PNQ-Lohegaon) - 100 min drive
Restaurants
Cooper’s Fudge - 6 min drive
Cafe 24 Fine Dining Multi-cuisine 24 - hour Restaurant - 6 min drive
markaiz - 6 min drive
Rama Krishna - 4 min drive
German Bakery Wunderbar - 4 min drive
About this property
Athiva Resort & Spa, Khandala
Athiva Resort & Spa, Khandala offers 80 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. 32-inch LED televisions come with digital channels.
Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary newspapers and complimentary bottled water. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.
An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a health club and a sauna.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. The spa is open daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 80 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and LED televisions. Digital television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.
Take time to pamper yourself with a visit to the full-service spa. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including a health club, an outdoor pool, and a sauna. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and free babysitting.
Enjoy Italian cuisine at Panorama, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include limo/town car service, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free valet parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Panorama - This theme restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine.
The A Diner - This restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, and dinner. Open daily.
The Dukes Bar - Onsite bar. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Limo/town car service
Free self parking on site
Free valet parking on site
RV/bus/truck parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: INR 1,500 for adults and INR 900 for children
2 restaurants
A bar/lounge
Restaurants on site
Panorama
The A Diner
The Dukes Bar
Things to do
24-hour gym
Children's pool
Full-service spa
Outdoor pool
Sauna
Family friendly
Children's pool
Free babysitting
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Free newspapers in lobby
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Porter/bellhop
Tour and ticket assistance
Turndown service
Wedding services
Outdoors
In the mountains
Full-service spa
Spa open daily
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
To register at this property, guests who are Indian citizens must provide a valid photo identity card issued by the Government of India; travelers who are not citizens of India must present a valid passport and visa.
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for INR 3540 per night
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately INR 1500 for adults and INR 900 for children
Rollaway bed fee: INR 3540 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
We should mention
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Property is also known as
Dukes Retreat
Dukes Retreat Hotel
Dukes Retreat Hotel Khandala
Dukes Retreat Khandala
The Dukes Retreat Hotel Khandala
Dukes Retreat Hotel Lonavala
Dukes Retreat Lonavala
The Dukes Retreat Hotel
The Dukes Retreat Mawal
The Dukes Retreat Hotel Mawal
Athiva Resort & Spa, Khandala Reviews
Reviews
7.8
Good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 115 reviews
10 - Excellent
29
Rating 8 - Good. 54 out of 115 reviews
8 - Good
54
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 115 reviews
6 - Okay
19
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 115 reviews
4 - Poor
9
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 115 reviews
2 - Terrible
4
8.2/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Staff & service
7.2/10
Amenities
7.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Excellent
santosh
Feb 17, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We were upgraded to a suite by the General Manager, which offered a breathtaking valley view. We truly enjoyed the experience and greatly appreciated the thoughtful gesture.
The service was terrible, and the food was stale. We were watching the World Cup soccer finals, which went into penalty shootouts and would have ended in 5 more minutes, but they turned off the only TV we could watch the match on because it was their time to shut down. This is the World Cup finals; I think they could accommodate 5 more minutes. Also, there was a lot of drama when we requested an additional hour for checkout.
The experience was really good. The food and service is good. Rooms and view is great.
However, the hotel must allow alacarte ordering for dinner in the cafe ir restaurant. Alacarte is only possible from room which is not good at all.
I have been to this hotel before and also rated 5 star but this time I see and complete change
The hotel is now outdated, cleanliness needs to be their priority now, the food was tasteless and more then anything else the service was absolutely bad I felt I am in a 1 star hotel
The only good part of my stay was the service offered at the reception specially Denish Mistry he was absolutely amazing
Great location in terms of view. Stunning view of a waterfall and cliff from the hotel. Although the hotel is almost next to busy expressway, there was very little or no disturbance in the room.
The breakfast spread, although not so vast, was not too bad. The food here is terribly expensive for the quality. We ordered veg biryani costs Rs 500 per plate (plus taxes). I think a roadside biryani would be way too better than this. Other day ordered a Paneer dish and Daal with two portions of Tandoori roti. Costed Rs 2000 and again the quality too mediocre. Roti of the size of big poori.
All in all, good stay but disappointing food.
If you don't ask, they don't clean the room but this could be due to covid restrictions.
We have been to this resort for a 1/2 to 1 day picnic several times, which have been of immense pleasure. Once before we had stayed for 1 night, but we were disappointed because there was a "destination wedding" going on, which disturbed our stay. But this time it was different. Covid-19 had put so many restrictions, but staff did their best to cover up thru a sincere and good service. After being open after a long lock down also, they had maintained the resort to a pretty decent level. We really enjoyed our stay!!
They can open the restaurant with social distancing and atleast do something special for in room dining ....with no discount and old property ...only reason they are there surviving because of view.
Waste of money could have choose better property in that areas.
At check inn they took card and swiped without confirmation that I have paid for the room.
Two slice of toast bread 300/- including taxes.
And not even a sorry to improve customer service.
We are going out for our self to feel good and also revival of the industry.
Lots of Room for improvement in service.
Girishlaungani
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Deepak
Nov 27, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent services, Our stay in cottage was very comfortable. Food was undoubtedly of 5 * standards.GM & Executive Chef were very helpful.
It's one of the older resorts, located at one of the best vantage points to get a picturesque view of the surrounding hills and valleys. Had been there to their poolside restaurant few times before and lived it. So decided to try a weekend stay there. I'd expected an old style sort of experience. But was pleasantly surprised by large, rooms will modern design, decor and fittings. Both the restaurants and the bar serve fabulous food and drinks with a large variety. It's unusual to have a resort get all cuisines right. Also surprisingly the buffet breakfast was excellent with unusual items on it. Well trained, attentive staff. The grounds could have been larger. But there is enough greenery to go rambling around in the hills. If anything could be better, it's just how the sports section is maintained. Most of the racquets were damaged and had broken shuttlecocks.
One of the best place to stay in Khandala for the scenic view of the mountains. Hotel is little bit run down but still has the old charm. This is the second time I have stayed in this hotel.
Food is average. View is fantastic specially during monsoons. June, July and August.
Bed linen was clean but bathrooms and towels quality can be improved. Location is great. Very relaxing.