The Arboreal Resort

We stayed in Arboreal resort on a weekend in June . Resort is accessible only by off-roading . So you need to leave your vehicle away from the resort in the parking area . Loved our stay here . Rooms are absolutely breath taking . Food is good . It just takes a while to prepare . So I suggest place your orders in advance . Perfect for someone who wants to experience living in a forest .

Great Property, Good management, Loved the view from the Luxury room and our trek to the beautiful waterfall. WIFI was available all time so my work calls didn't go unanswered. Plus they provided dongles. Also I saw variety of tree plantation in jungle.

I recently visited a resort with a mix of good and bad experiences. Journey to the Resort: I took an Uber costing Rs. 1568 to reach the resort. The resort team had contacted me a day before and asked me to inform them 20 km before arrival, which I did. They provided a parking location 5 km from the resort where their vehicle would pick us up. Unfortunately, the Uber driver dropped us 400 meters away from the parking spot due to the bad road conditions. Upon arrival, a welcoming staff member greeted us and took us to the resort by jeep, waiting for another guest before we left. The Resort: The resort itself was excellent, built entirely of wood with a suspended bridge leading to the reception. The check-in was smooth, and the staff were friendly. The villa (treehouse) was well-maintained, air-conditioned, and had a scenic view, making it perfect for nature lovers. The room had a spacious layout with a bathtub on the balcony, which was a unique and enjoyable feature. Dining and Activities: There was some confusion regarding the trekking schedule. Initially, we were informed there was no trek that day, but later told about a 5:30 PM trek which we missed. However, we managed to join the morning trek, which was an excellent experience, thanks to our guide. The food was exceptional, earning a five out of five, especially the hot coffee, hot chocolate, chicken 65, and sandwiches. Breakfast was simple but sufficient, including idli, sambar, fruits, bread, upma, paratha with curd, and chicken nuggets. The availability of Wi-Fi, though not strong enough for streaming, was a nice touch for staying connected. Departure and Transportation Issues: The most disappointing part was the departure. The resort quoted Rs. 4500 for a return trip, which was shocking as it was three times the cost of our one-way journey. Despite my wife not feeling well, we had no other option but to agree. Upon meeting the driver, he was upset to learn I had transferred the money to the resort’s manager. The actual driver only received Rs. 3000 and was unhappy about the reduced amount. This caused significant stress as he wanted us to switch to a smaller vehicle mid-way, despite having paid for an SUV. Eventually, after much pleading, he agreed to take us to Pune. In summary, while the resort itself and the stay were enjoyable, the transportation arrangements were poorly handled and left a bad taste. I recommend future visitors to bring their own vehicle or arrange transportation directly to Lonavala to avoid similar issues. The resort staff should be more transparent and fair with their transportation costs to avoid feeling scammed.

Absolutely ridiculous experience. Pick up and drop vehicle wastes plenty of ur quality time of holiday. There wifi doesn't work. Reception closes from 7 pm until 9 AM in the morning. Kitchen opens only at 8:39 am. So don't expect any morning tea. No service level at all. Hopeless staff. Would not recommend such a highly prices property with no guest services.

The best thing about the place was its far away from the noisy city, nestled in the lap of forest cover of Sahyadri mountain ranges near Lonavla. The local flora, trees and bushes are maintained mostly in their natural conditions. The rooms are specious with good amnities and a magnificent view. All staff courteous and ready to help. Food adequate with limited choices. On the flip side, low on staff, maintainance issues and most importantly Not advisable for the Senior citizens or physically not so fit members. The last part of aporoach road of about 3.5 km leading to the property is NO road at all and extremely painful for travelling. The pick up truck sent by hotel property takes about 30 mins to reach the parking lot where you keep your vehicle. So you need to adventurous to book this place.

Great location, beautiful surrounding atmosphere, great staff. Most friendly and helpful receptionist and staff ever, lousy first impression of hotel due to the approach road. Everything else about the hotel was exceptional. It was clean, stylish, roomy with excellent service in where we had dinner. Food was good and great value for money and service was attentive and efficient. Room itself was well equipped and comfortable. I was very pleased with my stay. I hope to be back for a longer visit in the future. Thanks Oscar Joseph for a lovely stay and all the suggestions. Special thanks to Sandeep.