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The Dukes Retreat

3.5 star property
Family-friendly hotel with free valet parking and health club
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Outdoor pool
Front of property
Bar (on property)
Kune Falls Suite
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

7.6 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
The price is AU$355
includes taxes & fees
8 Jan - 9 Jan 2025

Explore the area

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Pune Mumbai Road, Khandala, Mawal, Maharashtra, 410301
  • Tamhini Ghat
    9 min walk
  • Duke's Nose
    54 min walk
  • Rajmachi Food Corner
    14 min walk
  • Lowjee Station
    11 min drive

Room options

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Cliff View

Cliff View

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 35 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Kune Falls Suite

Kune Falls Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 73.5 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Khandala Suite

Khandala Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 55 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Valley View with Sit-out

Valley View with Sit-out

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 33 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Khandala

A family-friendly stay in Mawal awaits you at The Dukes Retreat. You'll be within a 10-minute walk of Tamhini Ghat and 1.8 km (1.1 mi) from Shooting Point. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free valet parking. .The café, Panorama Cafe, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Enjoy the gym, indoor tennis court, sauna and kids' swimming pool. Business travelers can take advantage of a meeting room and limo/town car service. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and free babysitting. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also the convenience of RV/bus/truck parking. .Within a 20-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Mawal hotel, attractions include Della Adventure and Wet N Joy Water Park Lonavala.

What's nearby

  • Tamhini Ghat - 9 min walk
  • Shooting Point - 2 min drive
  • Della Adventure - 6 min drive
  • Narayani Dham - 6 min drive
  • Imagicaa - 16 min drive

Getting around

  • Lowjee Station - 11 min drive
  • Pune (PNQ-Lohegaon) - 100 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Maggi Point - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hotel Kamat Green House - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Anglo Indian Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Deshmukh Vadewale - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪El Taj - ‬16 min walk

About this property

The Dukes Retreat

Family-friendly hotel with free valet parking and health club
The Dukes Retreat offers its guests a kids' pool, an outdoor pool, an indoor tennis court, and a health club. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet.

A meeting room and limo/town car service are available. A sauna, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the family-friendly The Dukes Retreat. Free self parking and valet parking are available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Mawal hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 80 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Childcare (free)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
The Dukes Retreat offers 80 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 32-inch LED televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries.

This Mawal hotel provides complimentary wired Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. Additionally, rooms include free newspapers and complimentary bottles of water. An iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Hindi

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry 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 600 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Duchess Restaurant
  • Highpoint Bar
  • Panorama Cafe

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Health club
  • Indoor tennis court
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Free babysitting
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

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

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No lift
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at The Dukes Retreat

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for INR 3000 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately INR 600 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: INR 3000 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 security system and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • For stays on 31 December, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
  • Alcohol isn't served at The Dukes Retreat.

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Dukes Retreat?

The Dukes Retreat offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Dukes Retreat?

As of 25 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Dukes Retreat on 8 Jan 2025 start from AU$354.79, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at The Dukes Retreat?

Yep, The Dukes Retreat has a free self car park and free valet parking.

Does The Dukes Retreat have a pool?

The Dukes Retreat has an outdoor pool and a kids' pool.

What luxury perks are available at The Dukes Retreat?

The Dukes Retreat features a health club, an outdoor pool and a sauna. All guestrooms come with premium bedding and 24-hour room service.

What makes The Dukes Retreat a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar and 24-hour room service, as well as premium bedding in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Dukes Retreat.

Is The Dukes Retreat family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool, free babysitting and laundry facilities, it's no surprise that The Dukes Retreat is a hit with families.

Does The Dukes Retreat serve breakfast?

Yep, buffet brekkie is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Dukes Retreat?

No, The Dukes Retreat does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Dukes Retreat?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Dukes Retreat?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Dukes Retreat?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

The Dukes Retreat Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 110 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 53 out of 110 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 110 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 110 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 110 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Vasu

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Renovations are going on , they should shut the property till it is done, all outer area are closed and lot of dirt noise in property of construction

6/10 Okay

PRATHAMESH

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The major part of property is under renovation, restaurant is closed. I should have received the information in advance would have changed my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amit

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property location is so good,Feels close to nature,Enjoyed the stay and all staff members are excellent, would like to go again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Nivedita

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had to early check in as there was a wedding. Many areas were restricted. Going forward hotel management should have informed.

4/10 Poor

Abhishek

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Yogesh

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked everything
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

4/10 Poor

Anthony

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Location is good However the property is not well maintained Needs a lot of Renovation
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Hitesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

6/10 Okay

ALI

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Will think twice before coming back here
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
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Priya

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Seema

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gauri

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect holiday
Amazing resort.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Chetan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ganesh

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Stay in a Great Place!!
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!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

4/10 Poor

Girishlaungani, Mumbai

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Deepak, Los Angeles

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent services, Our stay in cottage was very comfortable. Food was undoubtedly of 5 * standards.GM & Executive Chef were very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely helpful and polite staff. Superb view from the deluxe rooms. Very good quality food.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tejal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The perfect rainy holiday!!
The stay was amazing, the staff was courteous, weather was lovely and food was sumptuous!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Madhuri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous quiet weekend destination
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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous setting-stunning view, amazing staff, and great food.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relax in khandala
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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019