The Sylvan Retreat

A charming riverside retreat near Dehradun, this property spans nearly 10 acres with the Tong and Noon rivers flanking it. Its main appeal is the vast open space, offering numerous spots to stroll, sit by the river, admire mountain views, or just unwind. There's a small pool and large swings, making it enjoyable for both families and older visitors. The hotel has about 17 spacious rooms featuring fine woodwork; larger rooms include bathtubs and can host up to three adults. Being around 10–15 years old, the property shows minor signs of wear but nothing significant. Staff are courteous, friendly, and helpful, providing a warm, local atmosphere rather than the slick service of a luxury resort. Connectivity is a notable downside, with poor mobile network coverage requiring reliance on Wi-Fi, which varies by area—rooms, reception, and restaurant each have different networks, and outside these zones, there is no signal. This might be inconvenient for those needing to stay connected for work or family, though it could be ideal for those wanting a tech-free break. Breakfast was somewhat underwhelming, with slow service and average food offering limited choices like poori-bhaji, uttapam, bread, parantha, kheer, papaya, and tea; this is an area for potential improvement. Various activities are available but come with extra charges—badminton costs ₹200 for 2 hours, archery, darts, and cycling about ₹200, and cricket equipment ₹500 for 4 hours. Pool tubes and towels also cost ₹100. Overall, this is a great spot for a laid-back weekend in Dehradun, with its large grounds, riverside setting, mountain views, and roomy accommodations standing out. If you prefer tranquility, nature, and space over a highly polished luxury resort vibe, this place is worth considering.

I really don't want to get into how my one-day short trip went. From the pictures, it's clear no decent family could stay in such conditions. The quality of everything was unbelievably poor. The rug looked like it was a hundred years old and cheap, the buckets, the washrooms, even the basic water was black. The washrooms were in terrible shape, the rooms felt like low-quality OYO rooms. Although the property is green and faces the river, that alone isn't enough. Garbage near the pool wasn't cleaned for two days. The benches where we could sit were also in bad condition. As for the food, I don't even want to start. The prices were high; for example, pasta cost around 400 rupees but had no flavor and only beans as vegetables, so we left it untouched. The rotis were made from dry flour that stuck to our hands. In the morning, water was cut off for two hours, so we couldn't bathe or wash our faces, especially not with the black water. Honestly, if you want to ruin your day, go there. Only if you can tolerate staying in very bad rooms.

My experience at Sylvan Resort was quite disappointing. The main problem was the staff's rude and unprofessional conduct. They seemed unable to communicate respectfully with guests, and their demeanor was very unpleasant. Good customer service is crucial for any resort, but sadly, the staff here showed a lack of basic politeness and courtesy. I wouldn't suggest staying here unless they make significant improvements in their staff's behavior and customer service.

Very poor experience. Lacks Basic facilities such as round the clock kitchen, bath accessories, location is distant from city ... nothing to do

ixigoer •

Couple • India • Aug 2026

Amazing place ! Large property , lot of nature , facilities to play and roam around, do a small hiking , You can actually walk in river next to resort . Courteous staff.

ixigoer •

Family • India • Aug 2026