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Reviews of Dharana at Shillim All Inclusive Luxury Wellness Retreat 5 stars

Village- Shilimb, Post- Pawana Nagar, Taluka- Maval, 410406 Lonavala, India

#26 of 242 hotels in Lonavala

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 247 hotel reviews

8.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.8

  • Comfort

    8.9

  • Location

    8.9

  • Facilities

    8.6

  • Staff

    8.6

  • Value for money

    7.8

  • Free WiFi

    8.5

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  • Reviewed: 17 June 2025

    7.0
    Nothing so great
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Hill Side Villa - Essence of Wellbeing all-inclusive meals, wellness consultation and learning activities
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It's not walkable. I would like it more if I could reach from one destination to another without waiting for a car.

    Room and food was excellent

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 October 2024

    9.0
    A place of dreams - a true wellness experience!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Forest Villa - Essence of Wellbeing all-inclusive meals, wellness consultation and learning activities
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Minor construction in the common dining area, - unavoidable and fine.

    This place deserves an excellent review. Important context - the property used to be a Hilton luxury resort until 2021, when it changed management (same owners) to become a full wellness retreat at Dharna Wellness. The entire experience from check-in - until checkout was terrific. We were welcomed and invited to embrace the 8 arms/limbs designed to guide our wellness experience. It felt as if every corner and decision made by this place was in this direction, quiet spaces, delicious but measured food, distance and space, even the rules. If you want a luxury holiday, this may not be it, however, if you want a wellness experience this is surely the place. The location is hard to beat, on a 2500 sq acre of forested land, the Villas, although a bit dated are still in excellent shape, the views are hard to beat. I read before coming the food was not great, however, we found it to be terrific. Great variety, tasty but still following ayurvedic principles. It was varied day to day, and the service was outstanding. I also read the wait times were long. During our stay they were fine - 10-15 minutes at the maximum, but even then, every single staff member was working to get you to your next destination. Remember each part of this campus is quite far, so vehicles are moving in between dropping off guests, still, we were never made to wait long and were never frustrated. We enjoyed our treatments, yoga and pranyama. The only thing wrong was that we couldn't stay longer! All in all an outstanding place - we will surely be back. Location, Service, Experience, all exceptional value . A shout out to all the staff that looked after us - Tinushka at reception, Tanmay, Suraj, Mashezoko, Jetin at Ojas, Datta and Aravind, Majindra driving, Chef Akshay, the staff and Drs at the House of Healing!, and the Activity staff for the wonderful hike up to Shilliim Peak.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 August 2024

    9.0
    Exhilarating
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Forest Villa - Essence of Wellbeing all-inclusive meals, wellness consultation and learning activities
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Food , food options

    Forest view greenery

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 July 2024

    9.0
    It’s a place I would love to frequent again and again if the management of place improves, especially after it moved han
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Forest Villa - Essence of Wellbeing all-inclusive meals, wellness consultation and learning activities
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The biggest drawback was that they had only 3 cars to service 96 villas, which meant you could easily spend 25-30 mins each time just trying to get from one point to another, spread across a large property. That gets frustrating to organise each time especially for a group.

    It’s a fantastic property amidst a dense forest cover very aesthetically designed.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 June 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Family with young children
    • Hill Side Villa - Essence of Wellbeing all-inclusive meals, wellness consultation and learning activities
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Mosquitoes

    Location

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 January 2024

    9.0
    Excellent experience however, very expensive
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Hill Side Villa - Essence of Wellbeing all-inclusive meals, wellness consultation and learning activities
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The cost was very high and should be reduced by 20-30 percent.

    Beautiful green surroundings.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 January 2024

    7.0
    Was good but could have been better for sure
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Hill Side Villa - Essence of Wellbeing all-inclusive meals, wellness consultation and learning activities
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Replenishing the tea sugar and cups and soccer

    B fast was good but our rooom had a problem No hot water no sliding door to the bathroom and there was a n open area which was of no use and we got sunlight early in s morning which we cud not avoid as there were no curtains there 332

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 December 2023

    8.0
    Great place to unwind and relax
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Hill Side Villa - Essence of Wellbeing all-inclusive meals, wellness consultation and learning activities
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Ala carte menu can be improvised. The activities can be explained upon arrival. Arrival process was bad.

    Location is great , calm and serene property . Staff at the Terrazo restaurants were good and cordial.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 December 2023

    8.0
    Wonder land stay in midst of forest but don't throw the animals out of your resort.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Forest Villa - Essence of Wellbeing all-inclusive meals, wellness consultation and learning activities
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Everything was good. No complains. Hope they could have more options for breakfast buffet and also more options in ala carte menu for dinner. Mountain bar's location is very nice but it does not have much option for dinner. I did not find the native dogs in the property, on inquiring was informed that the dogs have been driven out of the resort as guests complain. This broke my heart. Please don't be cruel to local animals. Get the dogs back to the resort. They were friendly and never harmed anyone. Also please don't drive the monkeys away. If guests don't like dogs and monkeys let them stay in urban resorts. If a person comes to rural resort like yours, they should not compel you to be unfriendly to animals who are the original inhabitants of your area. PLEASE DONT BE CRUEL TO ANIMALS just because some guests don't like animals. Be human.

    Location is the best thing about this hotel. I love the forest view villas. If you like going for long walks amidst nature, this is the place for you. All you can hear is the chirping of birds and monkey's cry. Pin drop silence in the whole resort. I stay here only to enjoy nature.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 December 2023

    7.0
    Relaxing short trip in the Sahyadri’s
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Forest Villa - Essence of Wellbeing all-inclusive meals, wellness consultation and learning activities
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Needs more variety in F&B

    Location, proximity to nature

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 December 2023

    9.0
    It was one amazing memorable experience. Will never forget the Shilim Peak Trek. It was the best.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Hill Side Villa - Essence of Wellbeing all-inclusive meals, wellness consultation and learning activities
    • Stayed 1 night

    Less hangers in the washroom. No facility given for our driver. That’s disheartening

    Food was yummy

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 November 2023

    8.0
    A lovely, relaxing, peaceful stay
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Hill Side Villa - Essence of Wellbeing all-inclusive meals, wellness consultation and learning activities
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We could not use the jacuzzi when we wanted to and the pool was closed at 7pm when we wanted to go for a swim. It was a dry weekend due to voting in the village so we could not have a glass of wine with our meal. As international travellers staying in a resort of that calibre that should not be the case. The prices for treatments are very high even when comparing to prices in Europe

    The peace and tranquility, the location, the friendliness of the staff, the spa treatment .

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 November 2023

    8.0
    Very serene location , breath taking views very relaxing stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One Bedroom Garden Pool Villa - Essence of Wellbeing all-inclusive meals, wellness consultation and learning activities
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    They could definitely work on the maintenance and cleanliness

    The spa , the masseurs were very good , the location and serenity of the property is exceptional. The staff is courteous and hospitable.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 October 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Hill Side Villa - Essence of Wellbeing all-inclusive meals, wellness consultation and learning activities
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing much to keep kids busy

    location is superb. close to nature

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 October 2023

    7.0
    Family trip to shilim
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Forest Villa - Essence of Wellbeing all-inclusive meals, wellness consultation and learning activities
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff service was not upto the mark, given the wrong room while checkin and we entered a room where there were already a couple staying They later gave us another room but they should cross check once before giving the room keys to avoid any privacy breach Food quality was ok... can be improved as per five star standards. They should have temprature controlled pool for kids

    The location was perfect

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 September 2023

    7.0
    Good stay horrible staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Dharana Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff is horrible . For the money charged they should be more warm but horrible and irritated staff

    Property is very good

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2023

    8.0
    Amazing location, great property. Staff were great. Only think lacking was the check in experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Dharana Villa
    • Stayed 1 night

    The check-in experience could have been better. After check-in we had to wait 20 mins for the Car/buggy to get to our room.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2023

    9.0
    Happy
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Forest Villa - Essence of Wellbeing all-inclusive meals, wellness consultation and learning activities
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very expensive

    In the midst of nature, not crowded. Quite retreat

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 August 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Forest Villa - Essence of Wellbeing all-inclusive meals, wellness consultation and learning activities
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Food is average, delays at the restaurant

    Location, nature walks

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 August 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Forest Villa - Essence of Wellbeing all-inclusive meals, wellness consultation and learning activities
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Availability of car to travel . Wait time for car can be reduced. I had to wait for 30 minutes at mountain bar for car to come

    Food was good.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 July 2023

    8.0
    Neutral beauty
    • Family with young children
    • Forest Villa - Essence of Wellbeing all-inclusive meals, wellness consultation and learning activities
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Forest

    Peace

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 July 2023

    7.0
    The property size, location and facilities are spectacular, but somehow the price and service matrix does not add up. Th
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Forest Villa - Essence of Wellbeing all-inclusive meals, wellness consultation and learning activities
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The manpower isn’t adequate to manage a property of this size during full occupancy. The courtesy cars provided for negotiating the premises are woefully inadequate and even more so during rush hours to reach to and fro from the dining halls. The wait can be anything from 15 mins to 45 mins

    Huge property, fabulous Villa’s overlooking the valley, pristine and green

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 July 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Forest Villa - Essence of Wellbeing all-inclusive meals, wellness consultation and learning activities
    • Stayed 1 night

    The food was very average definitely needs an upgrade the staff in the restaurant was clueless and the service at breakfast was terrible.

    Fantastic Location, Excellent property for those who want to spend time away from the cities and in the Lap of Nature, Very serene and quiet.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 June 2023

    9.0
    Amazing place, facilities, weather, quietness, activities, nature, Pawna dam area and activities by
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Deluxe Valley Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Waiting period for buggies to move from one place to another

    Best food quality and variety of food. Found the best amongst a lot of places i have visited

    Stayed in May 2023

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