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The Dukes Retreat

3.5 star property
Family-friendly hotel with free valet parking and a health club

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Outdoor pool
Cliff View | View from room
Lobby sitting area
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Lobby

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Cliff View | View from room

Cliff View

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Minibar
  • Valley view
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Kune Falls Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Minibar
  • 73.5 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Valley View Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
Private bathroom
Minibar
Electric kettle
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Khandala Suite | Mountain view

Khandala Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Minibar
  • Valley view
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Valley View with Sit-out

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Minibar
  • Valley view
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Pune Mumbai Road, Khandala, Mawal, Maharashtra, 410301

What's nearby

  • Shooting Point - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Della Adventure - 5 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Tungarli Lake - 6 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Narayani Dham - 6 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Karla Caves - 22 min drive - 11.8 miles

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 near Della Adventure
A terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at The Dukes Retreat. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. The on-site restaurant, Panorama Cafe, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool
  • Free self parking and valet parking
  • Limo/town car service, buffet breakfast (surcharge), and an indoor tennis court
  • RV/bus/truck parking, an elevator, and a porter/bellhop
  • Guest reviews say good things about the overall condition
Room features
All 80 rooms offer comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as perks like laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch LED TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Hindi

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 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

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.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Handrails in stairways (34 inches high)
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (30 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

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 available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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 3333 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately INR 600 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: INR 3333 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

A fee for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 31
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Alcohol is not served 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

Frequently asked questions

Does The Dukes Retreat have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is The Dukes Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Dukes Retreat?

Self parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Dukes Retreat?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Dukes Retreat?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Dukes Retreat located?

This family-friendly Mawal hotel is located in the mountains, within 1 mi (2 km) of Tamhini Ghat and Shooting Point. Duke's Nose is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away.

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The Dukes Retreat Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 112 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 53 out of 112 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 112 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 112 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 112 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

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

6/10

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

8/10

We had to early check in as there was a wedding. Many areas were restricted. Going forward hotel management should have informed.

4/10

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.

10/10

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

4/10

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

8/10

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10

I liked everything
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

4/10

The Location is good However the property is not well maintained Needs a lot of Renovation
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10

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

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

6/10

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

Best
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10

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

Amazing resort.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

10/10

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

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

4/10

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 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

Extremely helpful and polite staff. Superb view from the deluxe rooms. Very good quality food.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10

The stay was amazing, the staff was courteous, weather was lovely and food was sumptuous!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10

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

Gorgeous setting-stunning view, amazing staff, and great food.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019