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Part two of our Lonavala long weekend, straight from Aamby Valley. It was our first time at Della.
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First impressions
It's warmer than Aamby Valley, which is higher up and was cold at night. The entrance is premium, with an Egyptian theme, then the Della Township apartments.
Hospitality is excellent. Everything flows, and you never feel lost. Valet takes your car, and internal cars or buggies take you around.
But: it was a weekend and very crowded. The whole waiting area was full, and our room took about an hour, so we spent it at Café 24.
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Open Agoda →The Garden Villa
Della built a villa project, sold some to residents, and leases others from owners to run as resort rooms. They're very well maintained, with a nice vibe. The catch: it's spread out. Call 10–15 minutes before you want a buggy or car.
The Adventure Park
Lots on offer: a giant swing, zipline, archery, paintball, pickleball, slides, cycling, a fish spa for kids, pottery, a small food court, and pet-friendly walks with dogs.
None of it is free with the room. There are two options: a day pass, or pay per activity. Cycling was about ₹450.
There's also a small artificial waterfall by the garden villas, and the hills will look far better in the monsoon. When we went, it was dry and brown.
Honest review
Pros:
- Beautifully maintained, with real five-star service, from valet to buggies.
- Multiple cuisines: Indian, Malvani, Continental, Parsi and Italian.
Cons:
- Check-in and check-out take a long time, especially on weekends. Keep a margin. Weekdays should be fine.
- Mosquitoes. We couldn't sleep, and called many times; they only brought a Good Knight.
- Food is expensive: a veg biryani was about ₹1,300–1,400 with service charge.
- Amenities are limited to a spa and a small pool next to Café 24, smaller than the photos suggest.
- At ₹17,000–18,000 a night, some complimentary adventure-park access (or at least three or four attractions) should be included.
Who it's for: families with kids or groups of friends. It's less of a couple place. Try it once.
More staycations: Atiiva Resorts, Khandala · Aamby Valley.
FAQs
Is the Della Adventure Park included with the resort stay?
No. You buy a day pass or individual activities separately. Cycling, for example, was about ₹450.
How expensive is food at Della?
Five-star pricing. A veg biryani came to about ₹1,300–1,400 with service charge.
Is Della good for couples?
It's better for families with kids and groups of friends, because the adventure park is the highlight.
TAGS: DELLA RESORTS · LONAVALA · STAYCATION · PUNE · MUMBAI · ADVENTURE PARK · RESORT REVIEW
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Prashant & Sunaina
A travel couple from Pune with Kashmiri Pandit × Maharashtrian roots, 8+ countries and counting. Every rupee shared.
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