Shivalaya Homestay

The property owner's family's hospitality and empathy

Nothing like that

The food was excellent. Rooms were clean.

Basic toiletries and towels weren't provided.

clean and friendly people very nice view very nice breakfast location if and once reached is wow

the internet was not working so if u are to go to a place.where u don't want connections this is a place, getting good food to this place is a challenge although the breakfast at the property is good. there is literally no road to the place as it's on a hill top

The location is undoubtedly top-notch, far from the hustle and much quieter than expected. The view from the rooms is 10/10, and so are the mornings, where you wake up to the songs of birds and misty hills. It's nestled within a coffee estate, and early morning or late evening walks across the coffee plantation or paddy field are something you'll love.

The food options are limited—more so for vegetarians—and the menu offers little flexibility for requesting additional items for dinner or lunch. We tried ordering snacks on both evenings but were politely refused. Non-vegetarians might enjoy the options. The rooms are basic but sufficient. We encountered a challenge with the hot water in the bathroom, as there was confusion over whether it would come from the steam boiler or the geyser, which we had to turn on only after asking every morning what we had to use. The catch is that if it rains, there’s no power, and the geyser doesn’t work—which happened on one of the days of our stay. It would be helpful if someone on the property checked periodically to ensure everything is fine and to see if we needed anything to make us more comfortable. We had to call, WhatsApp, or walk up to the property owner's house a few minutes away each time. Simple things like keeping towels and blankets in the room before check-in or providing a jug of water and a couple of glasses in the room or the dining hall would help, without guests asking every time for basic needs.