Dark Forest Retreat

Excellent stay , at very afordable price.....

Group • India • Apr 2026

My 6th visit to Dark Forest, with family this time (other visits have been with other friend groups). Awesome stay as always! Love the location, the weather (been there in all seasons - Summer, Winter and Monsoons), food in the restaurant and the overall helpful nature of the staff. Mr. Gawde, owner of the place is usually in the property himself most of the times, a very friendly, simple, approachable man. Would highly recommend visiting this place with family and friends, to just chill ... or do some exciting excursions in the places around (such as Baba waterfall, Hiranyakeshi temple, Pargadh fort, night jungle safari etc.).

A decent hotel with clean rooms, friendly staff. The hotel is about 3 kms from Amobli centre but we had a cab at our disposal. We, 5 friends were on outing and our idea was to chill out apart from visiting nearby places of interest. The climate was pleasant during day with a feel of cold in the nights. The food was made to order and good Breakfast was complete with many options. All in all had a great time with childhood friends!

This resort in Amboli is a true hidden gem, nestled perfectly amidst lush green forest ranges and serene cattle-grazing fields. Between the scenic location, the high standard of maintenance, and the top-tier service, this resort is a perfect retreat for those looking to escape into nature without sacrificing comfort.The accommodations are thoughtfully designed for families, featuring spacious, interconnected rooms that share a common veranda for a sense of privacy and isolation, while you could drive until room's door steps. The property is meticulously maintained, with the swimming pool kept absolutely clean and inviting. Dining here was a delight, as the restaurant serves a wide range of vegetarian and non-vegetarian delicacies, including excellent tandoor items, complemented by a very decent buffet breakfast spread.It offers a rare opportunity to disconnect, as it is situated away from mobile network coverage, though the facility provides reliable Wi-Fi to keep you connected if needed.A standout highlight of our stay was the exemplary service from the extremely courteous staff, who went above and beyond to arrange an exclusive bonfire and private dinner for our family.Kudos to the entire team maintaining the properly for 7+ years.

Dark forest regret in Ambolighat:Brilliant experience of my recent stay.Right from the reception till the room services we received very warm hospitality.I stayed in a room categorised as ’premium Villa’ with family during this winter and every night they made us happy with a personal camp fire right in the front of our room. My son loved it and we spend great time seating outside in the night enjoying some traditional music.I did not drive this time and on requirement in the night, the team quickly arranged a car for us to access the nearby market. I generally prefer stay slightly deeper of the forest and far from noise and dark forest is an ideal choice for that.Rooms are very clean and everyday even before wake up in the morning, the surroundings of the room get cleaned spotlessly.Food was another part what we enjoyed fully. Cooperation from the manager of food section Mr Khan was caring and always ensured of we are satisfied.They can assist for the sightseeing and even for the night safari.Thanks team dark forest retreat for making our holidays memorable !