Sahyadri Forest Retreat
Twelve rooms under old cedar, a heated pool in winter, and Venna Lake at the gate.
- Rate
- From ₹4,900per night
- Capacity
- Sleeps up to 30
- Google rating
- 4.5 · 210 Google reviews
Mahabaleshwar · 12 rooms
Illustration — inspection photography on request
The property
The only property on our list with a heated pool for December and January — which is why it books out for New Year by October. Twelve rooms, forest on three sides, 1.4 km from Venna Lake boating.
- Pool is heated December to February
- 1.4 km from Venna Lake
- All meals included in the room rate
Winter reviews consistently centre on the heated pool and the cedar canopy.
Ground-verified
What we measured
Recorded during an in-person inspection, not copied from an OTA listing.
Capacity
- Accommodation
- 12 rooms / tents
- Sleeps
- Up to 30 guests
- Pricing basis
- Per room, per night — ₹4,900 midweek
Water
- Pool
- Shared resort pool
- Dimensions & depth
- 40 × 20 ft shared pool, 4.5 ft depth, heated December–February
Kitchen & meals
- Meals
- All meals included in the rate
- Kitchen
- Mixed kitchen — veg prepared separately
- Jain food
- Yes — no onion, garlic or root vegetables, 48 hours' notice
Practical
- Wi-Fi
- Measured at 90 Mbps
- Power backup
- Full DG set
- Approach road
- Paved to the gate — fine for a low-clearance sedan
- Pets
- Not permitted
- Lawn
- No enclosed lawn
- View
- Open valley view
- Couples
- Couples welcome with valid government ID
Getting your bearings
What is nearby
- 1.4 km
Venna Lake
Boating, horse riding and the Mahabaleshwar market road
Distances are driving distances on the actual approach road, measured by us — not straight-line estimates from a map pin.
Direct vs OTA
The same nights, two prices
| Booking channel | Weekend night |
|---|---|
| OTAs and villa aggregators | ₹8,900 |
| Direct with Juju Travels | ₹5,800 |
You keep ₹3,100 a night by booking direct, and the owner keeps their margin too. Aggregators charge the guest more and pay the owner less — this is what is left when you remove them.
House rules
- Check-in after 1:00 pm, check-out by 11:00 am. Early check-in on request.
- 30 guests maximum. Exceeding the stated occupancy can end the stay without refund.
- Valid government photo ID required for every adult guest.
- No pets at this property.
- Quiet hours after 10:00 pm; music must move indoors.
Sahyadri Forest Retreat — questions
How many guests can Sahyadri Forest Retreat sleep?
Up to 30 guests across 12 rooms. Pricing is per person, so the total scales directly with headcount.
Is the pool private, and how deep is it?
The pool is shared with other guests at the property. 40 × 20 ft shared pool, 4.5 ft depth, heated December–February
Can we reach Sahyadri Forest Retreat in a normal sedan?
Yes. The approach road is paved right up to the gate and a low-clearance sedan is fine in every season. Mahabaleshwar lanes narrow in places, so drive slowly after dark.
Are meals included at Sahyadri Forest Retreat?
Yes — all meals are included in the rate, cooked by the in-house kitchen as one menu for the whole property. Tell us about allergies, Jain requirements or children's meals at least 48 hours before you arrive and the kitchen will plan around them.
Why is this cheaper than the OTA price?
The rate here is the owner's direct tariff. Aggregators list Sahyadri Forest Retreat at around ₹8,900 for the same weekend night after their margin. Booking direct removes that margin, and we take nothing from the guest side.
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