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The Serai Kabini

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A poolside area with chairs and candles, a view of a tree and water, and a bottle and glass on the table. - The Serai Kabini (Heggadadevankote)
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A building with a lobby exterior and bon fire. - The Serai Kabini (Heggadadevankote)
A waterfront veranda with a yellow exterior, a white door, and a view of the sea. - The Serai Kabini (Heggadadevankote)
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Take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden at The Serai Kabini. Treat yourself to a massage, a body scrub, or a facial at Oma, the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant, Wildgrass, features international cuisine. In addition to a playground and an arcade/game room, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

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Room options

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A bedroom with a large bed, a chair, and a view of a beach and palm trees.

Waterfront Villa

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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A building with a covered entrance, steps leading up to it, and a surrounding garden.

Waterfront Verandah

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Heggadadevankote, The Serai Kabini is in a rural area and on a river. Jain Temple Wayanad and Pulpally Temple are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Nagarhole National Park and Taraka Dam. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our Kanakanahalli travel guide
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Survey # 60/1,Nishana, Karapura Village, Antarasante Hobli, HD Kote Taluk, Heggadadevankote, Karnataka, 571 114

What's nearby

  • A tiger walking on a dirt path with grass on either side.
    Nagarhole National Park
    10 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • A leopard resting on a tree branch in a forested area.
    Padiri Reserve Forest
    52 min drive - 19.0 miles
  • A herd of deer in a forested area with sunlight filtering through the trees.
    Bandipur National Park
    54 min drive - 20.3 miles
  • Taraka Dam
    49 min drive - 17.4 miles

Getting around

  • Mysore (MYQ)
    116 min drive

Restaurants

  • Honey Comb
    60 min drive
  • Hotel Discovery
    4 min drive
  • Water Hole Bar
    60 min drive
  • John Wakefield Bar
    19 min walk
  • Paris Hotel
    14 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Outpost
  • Wildgrass

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a river

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Massage
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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 3540.0 per night

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per adult: INR 5900
  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per child: INR 2950 (from 6 to 12 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: INR 16520
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: INR 8260 (from 6 to 12 years old)

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: INR 3540.0 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; cash is not accepted
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

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Frequently asked questions

Does The Serai Kabini have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is The Serai Kabini pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Serai Kabini?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Serai Kabini?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does The Serai Kabini provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is The Serai Kabini located?

Situated on a river, this spa resort is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Nagarhole National Park and 9.8 mi (15.7 km) from Taraka Dam. Kabini Dam and Pulpally Temple are also within 32 mi (52 km).

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Reviews

The Serai Kabini Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 44 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well located with a clear view of Kabini river/backwater and friendly staff. Good food and general amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The location is beautiful overlooking the Kabini river ! Staff is courteous! The water activities are fun ! Had an enjoyable stay !
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tranquil location that is tucked away from bustle of a city. Access to backwaters and the unobstructed view from each room is excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a wonderful safari resort for families. We stayed two nights and it was wonderful. Very clean and attentive staff. Food options were great and our child with a wheat allergy had plenty of options. My wife enjoyed the spa and the kids enjoyed the play area. We will definitely be back again and only stay at Serai.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique is the location ,which brings a calmness to the place. The service is really good but the Alacarte service can be long based on your order. More menu items can be added as well. The properry has a wonderful pool which is well maintained. Staff are very polite and ever ready to help
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful property and stay--but keep politics out

Gorgeous property with genuinely lovely staff. The on-site naturalist Chamu was particularly fantastic. I wanted to address two things that I believe could genuinely help the property improve. 1. Staff seems mainly hired from local community, which is lovely. We found everyone to have the absolute right attitude and approach to service. However, more training is required. None of the staff knew what an iced latte was or how to make any iced coffee drink without adding a ton of sugar. Several Western requirements for food also not catered to or understood. Also, we heard the head chef greet the kitchen staff with a loud, "Jai Shree Ram". Several staff were not Hindu and also, as guests, this felt incredibly unprofessional and problematic. It made us deeply uncomfortable and was likely uncomfortable (to put it mildly) for any non-Hindu staff. This is the absolute most BASIC requirement for staff to show up as professionals and leave political and religious affiliations to the personal domain. This fact alone would be a reason for us not to come stay again. 2. Eco-friendliness--we loved the glass jugs of water in our room instead of plastic bottles. Many resorts are also doing away with individually-packaged bath products. This would be a great win for Serai. Also, to require guests to carry their own water bottles on safaris, instead of providing plastic bottles.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place !
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, serene and tranquil
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff, ambience, view!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
For a safari lodge it’s ok
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location Serai Kabini

Serai Kabini is a very nicely situated lodge resort for Nagarhole National Park. It is a lovely location on the lake and the rooms were tastefully decorated, clean and comfortable.Bonus for having fans as well as a/c. The food was okay, nothing spectacular but enough choices.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Amenities
The foot was not good!!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is our 2nd time at Serai Kabini. The service is as good as ever! Special mention to Mr Chamraj, a naturalist who works at Serai! Our main intention of visiting Kabini is to spot the big cats! Although we did not spot the Tiger we did see the leopard on our last day with Mr Chamraj leading us. Pls ask for him always… he is our lucky charm 😃 Such warm hospitality by everyone else too! The bf buffet spread is quite good. Hot dosas n eggs being served. A nice touch was the free cycles provided to ride from reception to the rooms. The only issue we had was the AC in our room was not working. We buzzed the reception and someone came to service it a couple of times but it was still not working. Hope they fix it soon.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrible Location - I booked the hotel thinking its a wildlife resort, after looking at the pictures and description on hotels website... but this is a hotel located near the river the Jungle is far from the hotel location Rooms - Hotel rooms are very very small and does not offer amenities or any specific service when compared to the high price they charged for the room, its a very very average budget category property charging rates of a luxury hotel or a 5 star, just exploit the customers as there are not many options in this location. Very very bad product does not deserve the price they charge Rules at the hotel - BF, Lunch timings are 2 hours each, pre and post these timings as per the staff only Sandwiches or pizza will be served and since the hotel is in a remote location you will not have any other option to eat Food Quality - They charged price of a 5 star resort approx Rs. 1000 for a pizza and served a Pizza made on Pizza Base bought from a cheap local grocery store, cheap processed cheese and tomato ketchup - even a road side stall will do a better quality product as compared to their food Staff - The Sales Head of The Serai Group is very very rude and ill mannered person, we made a request and he started shouting on my wife Book only if you have money to waste
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property amidst nature. The staff are very helpful and friendly. Special call-out to the Property Manager Salim and also Lohit from the restaurant
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was our first break after lockdown and we couldnt have chosen a better place. We felt comforted and safe at the same time. Will go back soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Place is good...rooms are a bit small but cozy and clean....Staff is courteous
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

no gym, no pool no telling ahead

There was no pool and no gym due to covid, but no price reduction for this and no telling ahead of this. We were being told to get a boat drive as recompense and this we had to pay with 1800 per person in the boat and it was not free as expected. Don`t expect any extra treat there, they want your money. They are nice but don´t offer much, nice place but no costomer friendlyness if you ask for what is offered on the website and they dont have it. Sorry guys, that was we remember..
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Must visit for its amazing riverside views, safaris and excellent hospitality
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent serene and calm location in Kabini backwaters
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
everything great rooms, good food and service . great safari arrangements
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great resort with outstanding views

Very well managed property. Lots of amenities. Restaurant serves fresh home cooked food.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I don't know what some reviewers are complaining about. The Serai is excellent. BTW I have stayed at Jungle Lodges too..which is also good but overpriced The staff are very courteous, helpful ; the rooms are beautifully designed and extremely clean; the food is good, tasty and can be very filling. The safaris were well coordinated with Jungle Lodges. It was priced relatively well. Only wish I had more time to spend there.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Nice but needs improvement to get the "Aha" moment

Location is superb...We stayed in Waterfront Villa which when you see from outside does not give you a great feeling however rooms were well appointed & just in front of the river with amazing view. The quality of food & hygiene needs utmost care. We had poor experience both the time with insects in our food. You can see lots of insects around the fruit & desert at any time. The hotel should look to install Air curtains as it is a must to have in such kind of locations..Overall stay was good
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

24 hours on the banks of the Kabini

We had a lovely time at The Serai though we were there for just a day, we did a lot ... Played the indoor and outdoor games, went boating, it was windy for kayaking, took the morning safari and saw a leopard on the tree.. a fantastic sighting by the Naturalist from your hotel. We cycled on the property and along the Kabini River and swam in the cool blue pool under the coconut trees and ofcourse on the hammock soaking in nature. The food was great and the afternoon tea service warm with people sitting around under a cluster of trees ... It rained so we couldn't sit around the fire and I was glad because you do not need to waste fire wood on summer evenings ... Please rethink that part ... The documentary on Nagarhole was lovely. You could be more eco-friendly also missed drinking cool coconut water that would be a great welcome drink with steel straws instead of plastic ones ... Wifi was unstable but we didn't mind it Hope to go back some day...