The Serai Kabini

Property class: 4
Riverfront resort in Heggadadevankote with spa and outdoor pool

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When visiting Heggadadevankote, The Serai Kabini is a great choice to consider. Guests can visit the spa to indulge in massages, body wraps, or facials, and Wildgrass serves international cuisine. An outdoor pool, a bar/lounge, and a fitness center are other features.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Fitness center
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Business center
  • Airport shuttle
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Arcade/game room

Feel at home (6)

  • Playground on site
  • Rollaway/extra beds
  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate sitting area
  • Garden
The current price is $208
$246 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14

Why we love this property

Work meets relaxation
This resort blends business essentials with spa luxuries. Guests can focus in the business center, then relax with massages and facials.
Tasty meals and more
A restaurant, cafe, and bar create culinary magic at this resort. International cuisine awaits hungry adventurers. Free buffet breakfast starts each day right.
Spa bliss by the river
A full-service spa offers daily treatments from body scrubs to facials. Garden views enhance relaxation while a fitness room keeps wellness goals on track.

Room options

View all photos for Waterfront Villa

A bedroom with a large bed, a chair, and a view of a beach and palm trees.

Waterfront Villa

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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A building with a covered entrance, steps leading up to it, and a surrounding garden.

Waterfront Verandah

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Survey # 60/1,Nishana, Karapura Village, Antarasante Hobli, HD Kote Taluk, Heggadadevankote, Karnataka, 571 114

What's nearby

  • Nagarhole National Park - 10 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Taraka Dam - 49 min drive - 28.3 km
  • Padiri Reserve Forest - 52 min drive - 30.5 km
  • Bandipur National Park - 54 min drive - 32.6 km

Getting around

  • Mysore (MYQ) - 116 min drive
  • Calicut Intl. Airport (CCJ) - 59.8 miles/96.2 km
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Honey Comb - ‬60 min drive
  • ‪Hotel Discovery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪John Wakefield Bar - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Paris Hotel - ‬14 min drive
  • Kabini Wines & Resturant

About this property

The Serai Kabini

  • When visiting Heggadadevankote, The Serai Kabini is a great choice to consider. Guests can visit the spa to indulge in massages, body wraps, or facials, and Wildgrass serves international cuisine. An outdoor pool, a bar/lounge, and a fitness center are other features.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 20 units

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
    • 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.

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle*

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–10 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Barbecue grills
  • Room service (limited hours)

Traveling with children

  • Playground

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Bicycle rentals

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in common areas
  • Fitness center
  • An outdoor pool
  • Arcade/game room
  • Full-service spa
  • Banquet hall

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Bathrobes and slippers

Sleep well

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Balcony
  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Spa

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.

Dining

Wildgrass - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine. Open daily.
The Outpost - Onsite bar. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per adult: INR 5900
  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per child: INR 2950 (from 6 to 12 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: INR 16520
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: INR 8260 (from 6 to 12 years old)

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for INR 3540.0 per night

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.

This property does not have elevators.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

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 there a pool at The Serai Kabini?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at The Serai Kabini?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Serai Kabini?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by The Serai Kabini?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Serai Kabini?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at The Serai Kabini and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool. The Serai Kabini also has a fitness center and spa services, as well as an arcade and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near The Serai Kabini?

Yes, Wildgrass offers international cuisine.

Does The Serai Kabini have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a balcony.

What's the area around The Serai Kabini like?

The Serai Kabini is located by the river. Popular attractions include Nagarhole National Park, which is 5 minutes away by car.

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Reviews

The Serai Kabini Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities

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Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Very good

The location is beautiful overlooking the Kabini river ! Staff is courteous! The water activities are fun ! Had an enjoyable stay !
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10/10 Exceptional

Tranquil location that is tucked away from bustle of a city. Access to backwaters and the unobstructed view from each room is excellent.
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

Unique is the location ,which brings a calmness to the place. The service is really good but the Alacarte service can be long based on your order. More menu items can be added as well. The properry has a wonderful pool which is well maintained. Staff are very polite and ever ready to help
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8/10 Very good

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent place !
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful property, serene and tranquil
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff, ambience, view!!
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6/10 Good

For a safari lodge it’s ok
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Great location Serai Kabini

Serai Kabini is a very nicely situated lodge resort for Nagarhole National Park. It is a lovely location on the lake and the rooms were tastefully decorated, clean and comfortable.Bonus for having fans as well as a/c. The food was okay, nothing spectacular but enough choices.
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6/10 Good

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.
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2/10 Poor

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
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10/10 Exceptional

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
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8/10 Very good

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.
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8/10 Very good

Place is good...rooms are a bit small but cozy and clean....Staff is courteous
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4/10 Fair

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..
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10/10 Exceptional

Must visit for its amazing riverside views, safaris and excellent hospitality
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent serene and calm location in Kabini backwaters
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10/10 Exceptional

everything great rooms, good food and service . great safari arrangements
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10/10 Exceptional

Great resort with outstanding views

Very well managed property. Lots of amenities. Restaurant serves fresh home cooked food.
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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8/10 Very good

Nice but needs improvement to get the "Aha" moment

Location is superb...We stayed in Waterfront Villa which when you see from outside does not give you a great feeling however rooms were well appointed & just in front of the river with amazing view. The quality of food & hygiene needs utmost care. We had poor experience both the time with insects in our food. You can see lots of insects around the fruit & desert at any time. The hotel should look to install Air curtains as it is a must to have in such kind of locations..Overall stay was good
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10/10 Exceptional

24 hours on the banks of the Kabini

We had a lovely time at The Serai though we were there for just a day, we did a lot ... Played the indoor and outdoor games, went boating, it was windy for kayaking, took the morning safari and saw a leopard on the tree.. a fantastic sighting by the Naturalist from your hotel. We cycled on the property and along the Kabini River and swam in the cool blue pool under the coconut trees and ofcourse on the hammock soaking in nature. The food was great and the afternoon tea service warm with people sitting around under a cluster of trees ... It rained so we couldn't sit around the fire and I was glad because you do not need to waste fire wood on summer evenings ... Please rethink that part ... The documentary on Nagarhole was lovely. You could be more eco-friendly also missed drinking cool coconut water that would be a great welcome drink with steel straws instead of plastic ones ... Wifi was unstable but we didn't mind it Hope to go back some day...
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location to visit Nagarhole Nature Reserve.

Stayed at the Serai Kabini for just one night but truly enjoyed every minute. Beautiful resort with fantastic, landscaped gardens. Joined both the afternoon as well as the early morning boat safari. As predicted by the ranger, the afternoon safari was fantastic with many elephant sightings. The early morning safari, even though it was beautiful on the river, was less successful in terms of seeing animals. I would recommend to join the afternoon (boat) safari for your best chance to see wild animals! Diner and breakfast, served in the restaurant are very good with a wide range of choices. What I really appreciated as well is that the resort offers basic accommodation for chauffeurs/drivers at a very reasonable price. I was relieved that my driver was not forced to sleep in his car. In summary: fantastic location and definitely worth staying for a number of days!
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent Resort near Water Front

Excellent ambience and environment. Staff is very helpful and cooperative. Service is Excellent