KINGMAKER'S Plantation with River Stream
About this nature lodge rental
Set in Madikeri in the Karnataka region and Madikeri Fort reachable within 7.8 km, KINGMAKER'S Plantation with River Stream offers accommodation with free WiFi, a children's playground, a garden and free private parking.
Amenities
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Balcony / Patio
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Garden
Family friendly
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Reasons to book
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen / Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more
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Reviews
4.1/5.0
Excellent(321 Reviews)
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4.0
It is located very close to Madikeri. In that sense has quick and easy access to shopping. The plantation is very nice and enjoyable. The peace and quiet as well as the nip in the air along with the mist in the early hours of the morning are things anybody will long for. Ali and Hafiz amongst the staff were fantastic without doubt.
The room (no. 4) was small. Had a balcony overlooking the approaching driveway and any parked cars, not the garden. There was hardly any horizontal desk or counter space to place your own stuff like a phone, watch, eye glasses, wallet, handbag, etc. The linen was unclean. The duvet cover had red-brown stains, was soiled and had tiny holes here and there. Somehow managed to use it in the chill of the night. All this after we were told the room was a free upgrade. Furthermore, to my shock, when I visited the restroom around 2 AM the first night, there was a 2-inch long roly-poly snail walking the floor in between the wash-basin tower and the W.C. It could not have been worse. The snail disappeared the second day, but returned the third night.
While clearing all the dues just before leaving, was told the room was a free upgrade to the room which had been booked. Yet my wife and I were charged extra for breakfast. Mind you, I had two other rooms already booked (on behalf of two friends and their wives) at the level of the upgraded room. These two rooms included free breakfast. So what kind of a free upgrade was it for me?
The food can definitely be improved. Would have liked more cleanliness in the dining area.
Disappointing!
Last, but not least, I did not want to be enticed with messages and calls after publishing my review, saying I will be refunded the cost of a night's stay. Defeats the purpose of booking.com and any reviews. Can now understand how so many reviews rate it at 7, 8, 9 and 10 in the very recent past. Overawed perhaps at the cost refunded instead of the value received for the money paid.
Very disappointing!
Sadly, as customers we are shooting ourselves in the foot. How can we ever rely on our ratings anymore?
10.0
It is nice cozy place place to stay at, we stayed on 1st floor garden view room, such a nice view of the plantation from our room, rooms were clean and top notch. Mr. Jimashuddin the host is very warm and guided us for local sightseeing, two wheeler bookings etc. All the staffs were nice. Special mention the the tasty breakfast which were included in our package
Nothing negative at all
10.0
I loved the stay, service, staff behaviour, owners kind nature and also the ambience. The room interiors were wooden and quite cozy with a majestic view. The recreation room was super fun; the Barbeque and bonfire made the stay fulfilling. Staff is quite smartly trained and very kind. Overall it was an amazing experience. And as Ola and Uber are not available, they have cab service with trained drivers who will take you on the tourist spots. They covered all that I can think of. Last but not least the trekking or the pathway to the river was one of the highlights which is the best part of the property.
I actually liked everything, there is nothing that I can think of that I did not like.
10.0
Breakfast is very nice, More choice exist in BF, Thanks
Over all Good , Nothing to point out .
10.0
Everything - Ambience, staff , food..
Nothing so far
9.0
The place itself was the main highlight. The rooms were luxurious. Excellent staffs too
It would be better if the place was pet friendly as most of us have pets. It would also be better if there were mirrors in each rooms as we had to go to bathroom to get ready
9.0
Ali Rocks... Ali, the manager of the property was always tere to help. His attitude is awesome and deserves 10 out of 10.The service and hospitality was excellent. The ambience and the quality of the room exceeded our expectations.
One thing to say is the breakfast needs a bit improvement. The choice were less and not met the overall quality
8.0
The ambience of the place is great.nestled in a coffee plantation , the place provides soothing views. The hospitality was outstanding, especially Mr Ali, who went out of the way to ensure our family had a great vacation. The food is also quite good.
Nothing much...
9.0
Excellent resort & Great service.
The room was clean and had the amenities we needed, breakfast was delicious and with many choices and Ali was very helpful, not just checkin n checkout but also in giving directions to spots.the location is great n very comfortable, I would recommend to friends and will definitely stay again. Thank you!
9.0
The location, the greenery & the cordial and polite staff like Ali. We spent a very quality family time here.
4.0
We booked this place for 2 nights and paid some advance amount (like for a day). we checked in around 9:30 pm first night. Bedsheets and towels provided were not clean. Lost power early morning for like an hour and no backup power provided. No keys were provided to lock the property from outside. Breakfast provided was mediocre with not much choice. It was an overrated place with no amenities and charged a very high amount (Rs. 11,000 per night) for the stay.
So, We didn't like the place much.
We left the place for site seeing and were not sure of staying there as it was also raining. we later talked to the person incharge over the phone and told him that we may not come back. He said that is fine but we have the pay the full amount based on the policy and I asked him to send the details by email as It said cancellation was free any time when I booked it and I wanted to check with booking.com before I make any additional payments. After confirming to the person in-charge that we will not be back, We drove back to mysore that evening. During this time, me and my wife received multiple phone calls from him about not paying the balance amount. We ignored his calls for some time until we got to Mysore so I can talk to booking.com Customer service first. But He called my wife later and talked to her(while i stepped out to call booking.com) in a rude and unprofessional manner telling us that we ran away and he has never seen people like us and he will file a police complaint against us. she is not fully aware of what happened and got very conccerned. When I talked to booking.com customer service, they said that cancellation policy gets updated automatically as we get closer to the reservation date and I had to pay the full amount unless the property mgr agrees to it and he didn't. So, I paid the balance amount that evening.
Poor customer service was provided by the property.
Listing this property as the best deal in the search results is a bad thing for booking.
9.0
The caretaker was a really kind person , and the stay was very clean.
Breakfast was good ,
Overall a great stay.
could improve the food menu for lunch and dinner.
And should've provided double bed instead of twin bed.
8.0
We liked the location...The hotel id built inside a plantation in the midst of trees. You wake up to the chirping of the birds. Take the room on the first floor on the backside. The rooms are spacious for two persons. There is balcony with s settee where you can enjoy the sunrise.
The restaurant facilities could have been better. There was no variety in breakfast menu and the taste was average. Plus the hotel does not have a automatic start of the generator in case of s power failure which is quite frequent in Coorg. You do not get Vodafone network and in case of a power cut you are completely cut off
7.0
Location is a huge plus - small property nestled inside a coffee estate - the property is away from all traffic and noise of the town. Also the property is just 6 km away from Madikeri town and the roads are well maintained.travel time would be only 15 mins.we had our own private vehicle so our travel was a breeze.the property has ample parking space.
Food - very tasty and homely food. This is by far the best homely food i have tasted in a long time. Breakfast was included and was like a small buffet. They also have a kitchen downstairs and a decent menu to order anytime.
Cleanliness - neatly maintained rooms and bathrooms.
Hospitality - the checkin was hassle-free. there is a caretaker/manager who is always there on-call. Very friendly and polite support staff
Overall we liked our stay at Kingmakers plantation.Very practical for a 2 day visit.
Note : this is not a resort - so please don't expect attractions or views inside the property and please don't expect continental buffet spreads. A simple stay with nature.
The top floor looks like it is newly built and needs some sound proofing.
7.0
Staff are excellent.
9.0
Location is perfect and not too faraway from centre.
9.0
Fantastic location with Nice staff to support, especiallyfor families. Kids will enjoy the location.
It's around 8km before reaching Madikeri town from Mysore.
9.0
The ambience, service, play area for kids and all ages....the vibes ...
3.0
1. Nice Location and breakfast. Chirping of birds woke us up in the morning , which was really heavenly. Also there were coffee trees around, aroma of which was amazing.
2. Friendly staff
1. We booked for 5 people (initially for 4 but later requested for 5). We were charged for 5 people however the extra bed was just a single mattress on the floor. Later the manager waived off Rs 500 because of that, however experience wasnt great.
2. Bathroom towels were dirty and used.
3. Bathroom doormats were ripped and dirty
4. There was a foul odour in the living room, which was quite upsetting
9.0
Place was very nice mental peace... Out of the city...
9.0
Loved the buffet breakfast spread that was complimentary. Our room was also upgraded to a balcony room at no extra charges.This is a quiet place on a byroad from the madikeri highway. For people looking to relax from the bustle of bangalore this is highly recommended. It's nested amidst serene coffee plantations and is very peaceful. Guests can walk down to the stream flowing below the property and enjoy the nature. We loved the food. The chicken kebabs and coorgi chicken and ghee rice combo was excellent as was the multi spread complimentary breakfast buffet. It's very reasonably priced and we paid around 2.5k for a balcony room despite booking the day before. Hope to visit soon again.
1.0
Nothing
Not hotwater,gate locked.
FAQs
How much does this nature lodge cost compared to others in Kerala?
The average price for a rental in Kerala is R 729 per night. This rental is R 175 above the average.
Is parking included with this nature lodge?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at KINGMAKER'S Plantation with River Stream. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this nature lodge?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this nature lodge. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is KINGMAKER'S Plantation with River Stream pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this nature lodge is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at KINGMAKER'S Plantation with River Stream?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, parking, and balcony / patio.
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