The Naini Retreat, Nainital by Leisure Hotels

The stay was amazing. We had a great time. The food was really good. The ambiance is very nice. The view from the re resort is amazing. All the staffs were very humble and kind We did not found any problem during our stay in the resort.

Food was delicious good location and best service

The property gets 5 stars for its view. We have been staying here for years now, this time the only courteous staff member who was the best was Diksha arya. She makes the best teas. Your mornings will be made with a great view and a best cup of tea. The other staff is non bothered and least courteous with no respect and needs a lot of trying and work. A guy at the reception was also nice and courteous so full marks for him as well. The food needs some work too.

Naini Retreat certainly carries the charm of an old heritage property, exuding a sense of history as you step onto its grounds. Its location, a bit further from the main road, offers a welcome tranquility, shielding guests from the hustle and bustle of Nainital's central area. However, this also means there is nothing much outside the hotel as such, requiring reliance on their services for venturing out. One of the undeniable highlights of the Naini Retreat is the lovely view of the Naini Lake, particularly from the deck. While our garden-facing room didn't offer this vista, I can imagine the lake-view rooms being a significant draw. The hotel's provision of a shuttle drop and pickup service to the Naini Lake area is a commendable convenience, making access to the town relatively easy despite the slightly removed location. Where the Naini Retreat truly shines is its culinary offerings. The buffet breakfast and dinner were very good, surprisingly better than what I've experienced at many five-star properties. The variety and quality of the food were impressive and a definite plus point. The inclusion of high tea and morning tea is also a nice touch. While the morning tea served on the deck was a pleasant experience, the high tea unfortunately fell below par. However, the experience took a significant downturn when it came to the accommodation itself. The biggest letdown was the room. For the prices charged, the room was very small and felt cramped. It also lacked basic amenities that one would expect at this price point. The bathroom was equally small and in dire need of deep cleaning. Overall, Naini Retreat feels very overpriced for the experience it offers. While the heritage charm, lake views (from certain vantage points), and excellent buffet meals are noteworthy, the underwhelming and undersized rooms, coupled with the lack of immediate surroundings, make it difficult to justify the cost. There are likely better hotels in Nainital available in this price range that offer more comfortable and well-appointed accommodations.

Naini Retreat offers picturesque views of nainital, with a view of the lake as well. The rooms and restaurants provide ambient experience. There’s bonfire with live music every evening, and the food experience was 10/10. The dinner spread offered great variety and the taste was one of the best I have had

The property , food and staff are all good . just the location is really far and then you will have to use stairs only inside the property.