Chinar Wood Resort Dapoli

The night sky here was such a treat, clear enough to see everything in the moonlight with stars all around. It made the peaceful jungle setting feel even more special. The rooms are huge, with a lovely jungle view, and the whole property is calm, refreshing, and couple-friendly. The staff stood out most. The woman at reception was so humble and welcoming, and the manager was very helpful too. They even brought us water at 2 AM, which is rare service. Breakfast is included, decent at around 7/10, and enough to get the day started. This is one of the best budget resorts I've come across, with a bit of a luxury feel without an inflated price. If you want to enjoy the atmosphere properly, stay at least one full day. A peaceful getaway worth visiting.

Think carefully before bringing very young kids or senior citizens. The road in is rough for about 3 km and there are no streetlights until you reach the hotel. The hill-facing view from the higher floors is very good, and the rooms themselves are nice, but the lifts barely work, there's no room service, and the property is poorly maintained. It could have been much better. There are frequent power cuts, which might suit anyone after a digital detox. The turf works for badminton but is too short for cricket. Carrom, chess, and TT are good options. The restaurant is 200 metres from the hotel, short on staff, and completely disorganized. The food was cold, and it is very expensive à la carte. Construction near the restaurant is expected to take a few more months. They have a sign saying the resort is closed for renovation, but seem to want the New Year business anyway, leaving tourists to deal with it. We were a group of 25 for three nights from Dec 25, 2025. For food, the bill at the hotel was 12k; eating at Hotel Veg World in the market cost 7k for 25 people, with a mix of veg and non-veg. The food there was tasty, hot, and cheaper.

The property is surrounded by dense forest and has an awesome view. It’s well maintained, and the veg food was excellent. The road for the last 3 km is a bit rough, and the beaches are about an hour away.

The staff were humble and polite, and we had a very good stay. The rooms feel luxurious, and the resort has a beautiful view in a prime location. It’s currently being renovated, so only limited amenities are available.