Life At Repose: Lake Villas Resort & Club

We had an absolutely delightful stay at this resort. Our charming cottage overlooking the pond was very tranquil and soothing. Watching the lovely birds, geese, and swifts flying by added a special touch to our experience. Our children were thrilled to see a large lizard-like animal on the grounds and enjoyed observing the fish in the lake. Special thanks to Mr. Himadri, the General Manager, for his kindness and for giving us a tour of the entire property. Since we arrived by plane and had no vehicle, he made sure to arrange a bike and rickshaw for us. Each garden here is uniquely designed with great care. Honestly, even two days felt too short to fully explore and enjoy everything. The maze garden was particularly impressive — the echo effect from the center was a fun and unforgettable experience. We also had a great time riding the double-seater cycle around the property, which added to the charm of our stay. The grounds are beautifully surrounded by trees and greenery, creating a natural sanctuary that is home to monkeys and many birds. The staff throughout our visit were warm, welcoming, and very friendly. The food was fantastic — the Paneer Paratha is definitely worth trying! The kids enjoyed watching the colorful fish while the meals were being prepared, making dining even more fun. Our room was spacious, elegant, and featured a timeless classic design that enhanced our comfort. This is truly a place you can visit repeatedly without ever getting bored. We never felt the need to leave the property or watch TV because there was always something peaceful and beautiful to appreciate around us. One of the most relaxing parts of our stay was lounging on the hammocks under the natural shade of the trees, listening to the gentle wind chimes and feeling the cool breeze. The whole atmosphere was calming, meditative, and deeply refreshing. A small suggestion would be to offer a buggy service for guests arriving by flight without their own vehicle. Since the property covers nearly 150 acres, it can be challenging to explore entirely on foot, although the staff kindly arranged rickshaws when needed. It would also be great to have smaller cycles available so younger children can ride on their own and enjoy the property even more. Highly recommended for anyone wanting to reconnect with nature and find true peace and relaxation.

I traveled from Pune to Gandhinagar for work from June 6th to 7th, 2026. Since it was my first time in Gujarat, I brought my family along. I wanted a villa stay and found one at Life at Repose, booking for June 5th, 2026. The property is beautifully designed and well-kept, sprawling over 150 acres with 3 lakes featuring fountains, 8 themed gardens, Poise Restaurant, kids' play area, lounge, swimming pools for both kids and adults, indoor games, gym, swings, hammocks, single and double bicycles, a fish pond, and villas. Before entering the resort, we saw a peacock which thrilled my kids. Inside, we spotted an iguana, Indian langurs, ducks, geese, various birds, and lovely fish in the pond. The villas are roomy, stylish, and charming, with balconies overlooking the lake. It was delightful to hear peacocks and birds all day and watch ducks and geese swim from the balcony. We enjoyed delicious food at Poise Restaurant; the kids especially liked the paneer paratha. While the chef cooked, the kids watched the colorful fish in the pond. Special thanks to the chef. I gave my kids a ride on the two-seater bike to the lake where they played on swings and relaxed in hammocks. The metallic wind chimes hanging from trees created a peaceful atmosphere, like meditating in a Buddhist monastery. In the evening, Mr. Himadri, the General Manager, gave us a tour of the themed gardens. Life at Repose is based on the theme of the sun, and we saw a real sundial. Mr. Himadri has a pet parrot named Tatto that lives freely in the trees. Many thanks to him for his exceptional hospitality. Later, the kids enjoyed swimming in the elegantly designed pool. All the staff were friendly and helpful. Special thanks to Mr. Kishor, the Front Office Associate, who gave us a bike ride around the property since we had no car. If you want to experience luxury surrounded by nature, Life at Repose is a must-visit. During our stay, my kids learned how humans and animals can coexist peacefully. They wished they could stay there forever, and I can't wait to return. Looking forward to our next visit. Thank you.

This is the worst resort I've ever been to, full of nonsense. Don't visit this place; the location is terrible and the services are very poor with bad staff. Especially, don't trust Make My Trip's recommendation for this hotel or resort—they are just deceiving us. There's no manager around, even at night, and there are no water bottles in the room. Please avoid booking here.

We reserved two rooms here for nearly ₹16,000 hoping for a high-end stay, but honestly, the experience was very disappointing. The property has a lovely natural atmosphere and the view is truly nice, probably the only reason this review isn't one star. However, the management and upkeep really need improvement. A big problem is the lack of transparency. The website lists amenities like a pool, indoor games, gym, etc., but it doesn't say that indoor games cost ₹100 per person, per game. For a place charging about ₹8,000 per room, these hidden fees seem unfair and misleading. The rooms were badly maintained. One room had a leaking soap dispenser. In another, the AC stopped working and it took nearly an hour to fix. About half the lamps in the room were not working. Small issues like these completely spoil the premium experience you expect at this price. The pool hours are from 8 AM to 8 PM, yet even after 8:20 AM the pool wasn’t cleaned or ready for guests. What’s the use of fixed hours if the amenities aren’t actually available on time? The restaurant options are also very limited. There are only a few food choices. The food wasn’t bad, but overall it definitely doesn’t feel like an ₹8,000 per night place. Beautiful location, yes. But poor maintenance, hidden fees, limited facilities, and disappointing service made this stay feel very overpriced. Definitely not what we expected.

The rooms could be improved, as the chairs were quite dirty. The property's landscaping is excellent. The food was a letdown; we booked after seeing the hummus and taco pictures on their Instagram, which looked upscale, but the actual food was very traditional (Maruti Nandan style). They had sent me a full à la carte menu the day before our stay, but at the restaurant, they gave us a much shorter, different menu, citing a gas shortage as the reason. They shouldn't have shared the full menu beforehand if that was the case. There was no hummus, no tacos, and nothing fancy on the menu. The breakfast spread was limited to sandwiches, bread and butter, poha, paratha, and idli. Overall, it doesn't feel like true hospitality; they seem to be doing whatever they can on their own.