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B.M. Road | Mugthihalli Post, Chikamagalur 577133, India
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The Serai
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Bangalore, India
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 hotel reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2013 NEW

Having decided on this resort for Honeymoon, I was all excited. Sales: Getting in touch with sales was a nightmare. No one picks up the phone most of the time. Also, I would have appreciated if they had recommended a Villa Jacuzzi considering the monsoon season. Check - In: Check - in staff were very courteous and welcoming. They took... More

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Mumbai (Bombay), India
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3 hotel reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 June 2013

Nicely made rooms with centrally ac with huge bathroom and personal swimmingpool, nice place to go with friends, I visited from 19/5/13 to 21/5/13, it was 3 night package, not adviced for old people as there are lot of staircase to climb to reach restaurant and food asked in rooms are charged. It is well developed in 7 acres of... More

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Bangalore, India
1 review
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 June 2013

I drove from Bangalore to Chikmagalur on 30th May 2013 to spend 3 nights at the Serai with my wife and 2 small children. We started at 5 30am. Drove on Tumkur road and took left at Nelamangala where the sign says left for Bangalore-Mangalore highway. This stretch is awesome. Beautiful scenery and not a single pothole. Just few km... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2013

I along with my family visited The Serai between 18-21st May 2013. I have wonderful memories of the property and would cherish the same for a long time to come.. Staff is very cooperative and food stuff is up to the mark. Jain food is not a problem but would advise Jain guest to be little flexible to enjoy wonderful... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2013 via mobile

I guess we just expected too much! The location and setting were outstanding. The food was good too. The staff friendly and very helpful. However, the resort is vast and situated on different levels.Which makes it unfriendly for the elderly and room sevice takes forever. The villas consist of a small pool an averages size room and a huge bathroom,... More

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Gurgaon, India
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013

I was on the outer edge of my second trimester(last trip before my self imposed travel ban) when we went to the Serai. The vacation was everything we wanted it to be -- the room was huge and luxurious, the personal pool a delight to my 4 year old, the bath area almost as big as the room! The food... More

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Gurgaon, India
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013

My wife was into her 2nd trimester, and we were looking for a relaxing holiday, with top-notch comfort. Glad that we found it at Serai. The place has a unique charm, which is enhanced by a very knowledgable and careful staff. The pool in the room is just icing on the cake. My 4-yr old loved splashing around. Since my... More

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Bangalore, India
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013

One of the most luxurious hotels I have visited in the recent past .The resort has an amazing view and the highlight of the place is definitely its interiors, the private pool attached to each room and of course the coffee estate surrounding the resort.

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Bangalore, India
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013

We stayed in the duplex villa with a private pool. great place, great interiors, very well planned and constructed. very comfortable rooms, the living and the bedroom were decent sized, lot of room for kids to play. The LCDs were comfortably located in both rooms. bathroom was spacious, well equiped with bath tub and bath area. the pool was great...another... More

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Bangalore, India
2 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

I had been there 3 years ago and felt the resort was ok . i visited the resort last month and the resort was terribly maintained . NO Jacussi working ,Taps and faucets broken , water comming into the room when it rains . The staff not very disciplined . THE SPA was DIRTY . the paint in the spa... More

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Additional Information about The Serai

Address: B.M. Road | Mugthihalli Post, Chikamagalur 577133, India
Region: India > Karnataka > Chikamagalur
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Centre Fitness Centre Free Parking Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool
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Price Range: £££
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
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