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Athiva Resort & Spa Khandala - Formerly Dukes Retreat

★★★★★ Old Mumbai - Pune Highway, Lonavala, IN

8.3 guest rating· 352 reviews

The five stars

Athiva Resort & Spa Khandala - Formerly Dukes Retreat holds a five-star rating in its official classification, the requirement for every property in the Hotels of Earth collection.

The service side of those stars shows in its listing: Fitness center, Swimming pool, Room service, Terrace and Outdoor pool.

Guests score it 8.3/10 across 352 reviews.

About this hotel

Spectacular Cliffside Retreat

Breathtaking Views : Perched on a cliff overlooking Khandala Ghat, Dukes Retreat offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding waterfalls and forests.

Luxurious Amenities : The rooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows, flat-screen TVs, and minibars, ensuring a comfortable stay. Guests can unwind in the outdoor pool or enjoy a workout at the fitness centre.

Culinary Delights : Indulge in a culinary journey at Panaroma Café, offering a diverse range of international and local dishes. Cap off the day with a drink at High Point Bar, savoring cocktails with a view.

Ready to experience a slice of paradise at Dukes Retreat? Book your stay now for a memorable getaway.

Rooms & rates

Vallet View Twin

Sleeps 4 · 36 m² · Twin bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box

Valley View room

Sleeps 4 · 36 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Minibar

Forest View Twin

Sleeps 4 · 40 m² · Twin bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box

Valley View with Sit-out

Sleeps 4 · 45 m² · Queen bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Minibar

Cliff View

Sleeps 4 · 51 m² · Queen bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Minibar

Khandala Suite

Sleeps 4 · 69 m² · Sofa bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Minibar

Kune Fall Suite

Sleeps 4 · 95 m² · Sofa bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Minibar

Forest View room

Sleeps 4 · 40 m² · Queen bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Minibar

Sahayadri Hill Suite

Sleeps 4 · 112 m² · Queen bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Minibar

Dukes Suite

Sleeps 4 · 177 m² · Queen bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Minibar

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor pool
  • Swimming pool
  • Fitness center
  • Free Parking
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Room service
  • 24-hour security
  • Family rooms
  • Badminton equipment
  • Billiards
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  • Car hire
  • Cashless payment available
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Children's playground
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Coffee Shop on site
  • Contactless check-in/check-out
  • Cycling
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Designated smoking area
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Garden
  • Guest room sealed after cleaning
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Lift / Elevator
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Security alarm
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Smoke alarms
  • Special diet menus - on request
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace

Location

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Old Mumbai - Pune Highway, Lonavala, IN

Check-in
from 02:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Check-out
until 11:00 AM

What guests say8.3352 reviews

+ Family-friendly+ Good location+ Friendly staffNoise issuesService delays in restaurants
Cleanliness8.2
Service8.7
Location8.5
Room Quality8.4
Amenities8.2
Value for Money8.0

Guest review

10.0

Great location, great food, large room, great staff.

Sundararajarao · IN · 2026-07-21

Guest review

3.0

Waiting time for breakfast was more than an hour just waiting with no place to sit as well. Badly managed

Anand · AE · 2026-07-20

Guest review

10.0

Breakfast, View

Vivien · IN · 2026-07-18

Hotels of Earth · questions

Is Athiva Resort & Spa Khandala - Formerly Dukes Retreat really a five-star hotel?
Yes. Its own classification data carries five stars; that rating, not a style label, is what puts a property in this collection.

Good to know

The gala dinner for 31 December 2026 is mandatory for all guests, 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.

Prior appointment is required for SPA treatment if included in package.

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.

Parking

Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

Internet

WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Children and extra bed policy

Children of any age are allowed.

People 5 years old and over stay for Rs. 3,000 per person per night when using an available extra bed.

You haven't added any cots.

Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.