Ikshana Resort and Spa, Khandala

We traveled from Mumbai to Lonavala and spent the weekend at Iakshana Resort, staying in their Superior Valley View Room. To begin with, the resort offers ample parking space within its premises, which was very convenient. We received a warm welcome at the reception, where we were also given a detailed overview of the resort's amenities. While the property isn’t very large, it includes everything one could need for a comfortable and relaxing stay. The location is excellent, and our valley-facing room was both spacious and picturesque, offering beautiful views. We dined at their Rasa Restaurant, where the food was delicious and the service was outstanding. A special mention to Divya Gaikwad and the rest of the restaurant staff for ensuring that all our expectations were met with care and attention. At the time of our visit, there was some ongoing work on the terrace, due to which a few corners needed better cleaning. However, I’m confident this will be resolved once the renovations are complete. The swimming pool, though on the smaller side for a 4/5-star property, was very well-maintained. We also tried their spa therapy, and I must say, the staff were well-trained and the experience was truly satisfying. Mrs. Nair at the reception was extremely courteous and answered all our queries patiently. One area for improvement is the gaming zone. The badminton rackets were damaged, and the zone opens at 10 AM, which feels a bit late. For early risers or guests on a short stay, opening it around 8–9 AM would be more ideal. Also, since they have a good amount of space for sports activities, more can be done in that area from entertainment/adventure perspective. Overall, we had a wonderful experience. Since a 4.5-star rating isn’t possible here, I’m giving it a full 5 stars, with the hope that the minor issues mentioned will be addressed soon.

GOOD HOTEL . GOOD STAFF. GOOD FOOD AND GOOD ROOM AND GOOD WATER PRESSURE OF SHOWER. OVERALL PLASANT STAY.THANK YOU..YOU SHOULD HAVE PILLOW OPTIONS ..............................................................................

Very beautiful hotel with scenic view of Khandala Ghats. Property is in resort style and is quite large. Food was excellent and hotel staff very courteous. Would specially like to thank Rachel at the hotel for making our stay very comfortable and pleasant. Highly recommended.

The stay was good. Right from reaching till depart everyone was very warm and welcoming. They were all very cordial and helpful and open for a honest feedback. Swimming pool, Restaurant and spa services were also good. All in all had a great time here

We had a wonderful experience during our stay. The staff, especially a lady named Miss Divya from Satara and Mr. Dinesh, were very cooperative. We enjoyed a delicious breakfast that was superb. The atmosphere was lovely, with cloudy weather, and the view from our room was amazing. Overall, it was truly value for money, and the cleanliness was excellent.

Fantastic stay experience. Staff was polite, warm and responsive. Rooms was big and clean. The mountain view side is breathtaking especially being welcomed by warm sun rise each morning. My children really enjoyed the gym playing tennis, pool and air hockey. Swimming pool was simply great. The place gave a good family vibe. The open arena movie screening on Saturday evening was a great idea. Breakfast was simply great and the serving staff like Divya and Pempoki (sorry did not gather other team members names) were great, keeping you engaged, informed and not missing anything opportunity to serve. All is all a great experience and we wish the team and management in their continued endeavour to serve guests with best service in the coming days. Best regards Bellanis