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The Serai Kabini

4.0 star property
Riverfront resort with full-service spa and free breakfast
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Residence | Living area
Reception
Front of property - evening/night
Waterfront Villa
International cuisine

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Gym
  • Spa
  • 24/7 front desk
The price is NZ$442
includes taxes & fees
15 Jan - 16 Jan 2025

Explore the area

Map
Survey # 60/1,Nishana, Karapura Village, Antarasante Hobli, HD Kote Taluk, Heggadadevankote, Karnataka, 571 114
  • Nagarhole National Park
    7 min drive
  • Kabini Dam
    35 min drive
  • Bandipur National Park
    45 min drive
  • Mysore (MYQ)
    116 min drive

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, rollaway beds

Waterfront Verandah

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
Ceiling fan
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed

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Waterfront Villa

Waterfront Villa

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Ceiling fan
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
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About the area

Kanakanahalli

At The Serai Kabini, you'll be 4.3 km (2.7 mi) from Nagarhole National Park and 15.7 km (9.8 mi) from Taraka Dam. Highlights at this resort include a full-service spa, a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool. .A day of pampering at Oma can include massages and body wraps. The restaurant, Wildgrass, serves international cuisine. The Outpost is the resort's own bar. Enjoy the gym along with access to bike hire and a playground. Business amenities include a meeting room and a business centre. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. Free buffet breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 10 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .In proximity to this 4-property class Heggadadevankote resort you'll find Bandipur National Park.
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What's nearby

  • Nagarhole National Park - 7 min drive
  • Taraka Dam - 22 min drive
  • Kabini Dam - 35 min drive
  • Bandipur National Park - 45 min drive
  • Thirunelli Maha Vishnu Temple - 54 min drive

Getting around

  • Mysore (MYQ) - 116 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Honey Comb - ‬60 min drive
  • ‪Kuruba Grill - ‬60 min drive
  • ‪Wildgrass - The Serai Kabini - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪John Wakefield Bar - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Hotel Discovery - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Serai Kabini

Riverfront resort with full-service spa and free breakfast
The Serai Kabini offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a fitness centre. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business centre and a meeting room are available. Spa services, a library, and barbecue grills are also featured at the business-friendly The Serai Kabini. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Heggadadevankote resort is smoke free.

  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Games room or arcade
  • Library
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
The Serai Kabini offers 20 accommodations with minibars and a safe. Rooms open to balconies. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and coffee/tea makers.

Bathrooms include a shower, dressing gowns, slippers and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary newspapers. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and a ceiling fan. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the resort's full-service spa, Oma. Services include facials, body wraps and body scrubs. The spa is open daily.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10 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 centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a river

Full-service spa

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

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • 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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at The Serai Kabini

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for INR 3540.0 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

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

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: INR 3540.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 security system and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Serai Kabini Hotel
Serai Kabini Resort Heggadadevankote
Serai Kabini Heggadadevankote
The Serai Kabini Resort
The Serai Kabini Heggadadevankote
The Serai Kabini Resort Heggadadevankote

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Serai Kabini?

Yep, The Serai Kabini has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at The Serai Kabini?

As of 25 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Serai Kabini on 15 Jan 2025 start from NZ$441.53, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there a spa on site at The Serai Kabini?

Yep, Oma is available for guests. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials.

Does The Serai Kabini have a pool?

The Serai Kabini has an outdoor pool.

What makes The Serai Kabini a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Serai Kabini.

Does The Serai Kabini serve breakfast?

Sure does, free buffet breakfast is on offer daily between 7:30 AM and 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Serai Kabini?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Serai Kabini?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at The Serai Kabini?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Serai Kabini?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

The Serai Kabini Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 36 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Alina

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Srinivas Prasad

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Nitin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Lara Christie

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Sanjay

Travelled with family and small children
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

10/10 Excellent

CHAKRAVARTHI RAJU

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff, ambience, view!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Ashish

Travelled with family
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

6/10 Okay

Rekha

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
For a safari lodge it’s ok
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kshetrajna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Viswanath

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

2/10 Terrible

Shivani

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

adithya

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Madhuri

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Rituparna

Travelled with family
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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
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

4/10 Poor

Joachim

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Shaurya

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Preeti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Binthu

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

10/10 Excellent

SV, Birmingham UK

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