Athiva Resort & Spa Khandala - Formerly Dukes Retreat | Resort in Lonavala

| 8.5 (234 Reviews) |  8 Bathrooms  32 Guests
Khandala Resort | Athiva Resort & Spa Khandala - Formerly Dukes Retreat

Resort in Khandala, Lonavala

We are thrilled to announce that Athiva Resort & Spa, Khandala is unveiling a stunning new chapter — a remarkable transformation from the iconic Dukes Retreat into a beautifully refreshed sanctuary where luxury meets the breathtaking natural beauty of the Western Ghats. As we open the first phase of our grand renovation, we invite you to step into a reimagined retreat that continues to surprise with its offerings, signature charm, and unmatched cliff-top location. Just two minutes from the Express Highway, Athiva Resort & Spa, Khandala offers awe-inspiring views of the Western Ghats and seamless access to Khandala and its twin town, Lonavala. Nestled amid lush greenery, the resort features spacious, elegantly designed rooms, modern meeting facilities, and vibrant dining experiences serving both authentic local and contemporary global cuisines. Guests can also unwind at the resort’s splendid bar, offering a curated selection of fine wines, premium spirits, and exclusive Khandala-inspired beverages. Spread across 7.5 acres of beautifully landscaped lawns, the resort is the perfect destination for weddings, family vacations, or corporate retreats, blending sophistication with the calm of nature. Every stay is enhanced with thoughtful amenities such as air conditioning, flat-screen TVs with satellite channels, personal safes, and mini-bars. Our concierge team is on hand to arrange day trips and travel assistance, ensuring a seamless and enriching experience. Conveniently located just 1 hour 40 minutes from both Mumbai and Pune, Athiva Resort & Spa, Khandala invites you to rediscover your favorite hillside escape — now reborn with a contemporary spirit and timeless elegance.

Athiva Resort & Spa Khandala - Formerly Dukes Retreat is located in Lonavala.

This 91 Bedrooms Resort is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Pool, Security/Safety, Spa, and several others. This is a 5 star rated property and has over 234 reviews with the average score of 8.5 . Coming to Lonavala and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Resort for your next visit, you will surely love it.

You can check the reviews and description of this 91 Bedrooms Resort if you want to learn more about this place in Lonavala. These details are authentic, as they are provided by our partner, booking.com.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Pool
Designated Smoking Area
View
Balcony/Terrace
Accessibility
Transportation/Shuttle
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Wellness Facilities
Spa
Restaurant
Bar
Guest Services
Child Friendly
Internet
Laundry

Facility Overview

Breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Bar
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Coffee house on site
Parking
  • Parking
  • Parking on site
  • Free parking
Activities
  • Fitness center
  • Pool table
  • Playground
  • Badminton equipment
  • Cycling
General
  • Family rooms
  • Wifi in all areas
  • Air conditioning
  • Elevator
  • Designated smoking area
Guest Services
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Express check-in/out
  • Laundry
  • Baggage storage
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Room service
  • Car rental
Internet
  • Wifi
  • Free Wifi
  • Internet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Sun deck
  • Garden
Security/Safety
  • 24-hour security
  • Smoke alarms
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Security alarm
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • First aid kits available
  • Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Cashless payment available
  • Contactless check-in/out
Spa
  • Swimming pool

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pet Policy
Pets are not allowed

The gala dinner for 31 december 2025 is mandatory for all guests and included in the price, gala dinner is included on 31st dec 2025, a maximum of one bottle of liquor is allowed per room. guests must obtain the necessary permits when purchasing liquor. as this is a government mandate we kindly request that you adhere to this policy during your stay, children aged 0-11 years can stay and enjoy breakfast complimentary. if an extra bed is required, there will be an additional charge of 1,500++ per night till 31st march, please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. you can use the special requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation, guests are required to show a photo id and credit card upon check-in. please note that all special requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply, payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. the property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

Reviews

Value for money:
7.09
Location:
8.81
Staff:
8.47
Facilities:
7.25
Comfort:
7.87
Cleanliness:
7.82
boo
Feb 1, 2026 08:00:00 AM
Review Score:   9
USA
Reviewer Type: Couple
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: The quality of the food and service in the terrace and third-floor restaurants were very good, and the views were simply lovely. (We had some exciting birdwatching over breakfast every morning.) The grounds and assorted terraces were nicely landscaped and lit at night, with several compelling hideaways. Our room (valley view with terrace) was carefully renovated with quality materials including oak and terrazzo. The gym, although small, had very good treadmills. And the housekeeping team--particularly the very efficient and helpful Sayed--did an excellent job in sorting some small issues that we had with our room on arrival. The front-desk staff were also warm and extremely helpful. As mentioned, we were a bit skeptical when we booked, given that Athiva had just taken over the resort and some of the reviews seemed suspect. However, our doubts were fully overcome by the staff. Thanks to them all.
Negative: As another reviewer mentioned, insistent, slightly cheesy music is piped in everywhere, inside and out. (Sure, turn up the volume at the bar on Saturday night, but maybe not at breakfast??) Also, the resort is near a highway, and in our first-floor room at least, truck and car horns could be heard in the night.
Summary: The multiple fake reviews made us uncertain about what to expect, but we had a great stay
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Valley View with Sit-out
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 33 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Minibar

Bathroom

Bidet, Slippers, Shower cap, Bathrobe, Body soap, Conditioner, Hairdryer, Free toiletries, Toilet paper, Shower, Toothbrush, Shampoo, Private bathroom, Toilet

General

Key card access, Iron, Safe, Trash cans, Smoke Alarm, Carbon monoxide detector, Key access, Fan, Carbon monoxide sources, Air conditioning, Fire extinguisher, Ironing facilities

Media & Technology

Telephone, Satellite channels, TV, Flat-screen TV

Living Area

Sitting area, Sofa, Desk, Dining area

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet

Room Amenities

Clothes rack, Sofa bed, Socket near the bed, Feather pillow
Cliff View
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 35 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Minibar

Bathroom

Bidet, Slippers, Shower cap, Bathrobe, Body soap, Conditioner, Hairdryer, Free toiletries, Toilet paper, Shower, Toothbrush, Shampoo, Private bathroom, Toilet

General

Key card access, Iron, Safe, Trash cans, Smoke Alarm, Carbon monoxide detector, Key access, Fan, Carbon monoxide sources, Air conditioning, Fire extinguisher, Ironing facilities

Media & Technology

Telephone, Satellite channels, TV, Flat-screen TV

Living Area

Sitting area, Sofa, Desk, Dining area

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet

Room Amenities

Clothes rack, Sofa bed, Socket near the bed, Feather pillow
Khandala Suite
Room Type: Suite
Room Size: 55 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
1 Sofa bed Bed

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Minibar

Bathroom

Bidet, Slippers, Shower cap, Bathrobe, Body soap, Conditioner, Hairdryer, Free toiletries, Toilet paper, Shower, Toothbrush, Shampoo, Private bathroom, Toilet

General

Key card access, Iron, Safe, Trash cans, Smoke Alarm, Carbon monoxide detector, Key access, Fan, Carbon monoxide sources, Air conditioning, Fire extinguisher, Ironing facilities

Media & Technology

Telephone, Satellite channels, TV, Flat-screen TV

Living Area

Sitting area, Sofa, Desk, Dining area

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet

Room Amenities

Clothes rack, Sofa bed, Socket near the bed, Feather pillow
Kune Fall Suite
Room Type: Suite
Room Size: 73 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
1 Sofa bed Bed

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Minibar

Bathroom

Bidet, Slippers, Shower cap, Bathrobe, Body soap, Conditioner, Hairdryer, Free toiletries, Toilet paper, Shower, Toothbrush, Shampoo, Private bathroom, Toilet

General

Key card access, Iron, Safe, Trash cans, Smoke Alarm, Carbon monoxide detector, Key access, Fan, Carbon monoxide sources, Air conditioning, Fire extinguisher, Ironing facilities

Media & Technology

Telephone, Satellite channels, TV, Flat-screen TV

Living Area

Sitting area, Sofa, Desk, Dining area

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet

Room Amenities

Clothes rack, Sofa bed, Socket near the bed, Feather pillow
Valley View room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 33 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Minibar

Bathroom

Hairdryer, Toilet paper, Shower, Toothbrush, Private bathroom, Toilet

General

Iron, Safe, Trash cans, Key access, Fan, Air conditioning, Ironing facilities

Media & Technology

Telephone, TV, Flat-screen TV

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk, Dining area

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet

Room Amenities

Clothes rack, Socket near the bed
Forest View room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 36 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Minibar

Bathroom

Bidet, Slippers, Shower cap, Bathrobe, Body soap, Conditioner, Hairdryer, Free toiletries, Toilet paper, Shower, Toothbrush, Shampoo, Private bathroom, Toilet

General

Iron, Safe, Trash cans, Smoke Alarm, Key access, Fan, Carbon monoxide sources, Air conditioning, Fire extinguisher, Ironing facilities

Media & Technology

Telephone, Satellite channels, TV, Flat-screen TV

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk, Dining area

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet

Room Amenities

Clothes rack, Socket near the bed, Feather pillow
Sahayadri Hill Suite
Room Type: Suite
Room Size: 73 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Minibar

Bathroom

Bidet, Slippers, Shower cap, Bathrobe, Body soap, Conditioner, Hairdryer, Free toiletries, Toilet paper, Shower, Toothbrush, Shampoo, Private bathroom, Toilet

General

Iron, Safe, Trash cans, Smoke Alarm, Key access, Fan, Carbon monoxide sources, Air conditioning, Fire extinguisher, Ironing facilities

Media & Technology

Telephone, Satellite channels, TV, Flat-screen TV

Living Area

Sitting area, Sofa, Desk, Dining area

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet

Room Amenities

Clothes rack, Sofa bed, Socket near the bed, Feather pillow
Dukes Suite
Room Type: Suite
Room Size: 86 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Minibar

Bathroom

Bidet, Slippers, Shower cap, Bathrobe, Body soap, Conditioner, Hairdryer, Free toiletries, Toilet paper, Shower, Toothbrush, Shampoo, Private bathroom, Toilet

General

Iron, Safe, Trash cans, Smoke Alarm, Key access, Fan, Carbon monoxide sources, Air conditioning, Fire extinguisher, Ironing facilities

Media & Technology

Telephone, Satellite channels, TV, Flat-screen TV

Living Area

Sitting area, Sofa, Desk, Dining area

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet

Room Amenities

Clothes rack, Sofa bed, Socket near the bed, Feather pillow
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