The Naini Retreat, Nainital

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Luxury
4.0 star property
8.4

Very good

Lakeside spa in Nainital

Panoramic lake views reward guests at this elegant hillside retreat. The friendly chef creates memorable breakfast experiences, personally greeting diners. Visitors can unwind with a massage at the full-service spa or enjoy a drink at the bar overlooking Nainital's scenic landscape.

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is ₩177,471
₩209,416 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 18 - Nov 19

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a nightstand, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, and a ceiling fan.

Garden Room

  • Garden view
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, wooden ceiling, a television, a desk, and a view of greenery outside.

Naini Hill View Room

  • Hill view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A room with two beds, a chair, a table with a vase, framed pictures on the wall, and a window with a view.

Duplex Room

  • Garden view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

Superior Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a television, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

Naini Royal Rooms

  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, wooden ceiling, a television, a desk, and a chair.

Suite Room

  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a wooden ceiling, a bed with pillows, a nightstand, a desk with a vase of flowers, a television, and framed pictures on the wall.

Garden Facing Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Nainital, The Naini Retreat, Nainital is in a shopping district. Mall Road and Snow View Point are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at China Peak and Khurpa Taal Lake. Naina Devi Temple and Ghorakhal Temple are two other places to visit that come recommended. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. Visit our Nainital travel guide
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Aayarpatta Slopes, Nainital, Uttarakhand, 263001

What's nearby

  • A calm lake with boats docked on the right, swans swimming, and buildings on the hills in the background.
    Nainital Lake
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • A mountainous landscape with a lake and a town nestled among the hills.
    Mall Road
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Naina Devi Temple
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Thandi Road
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Nainital Aerial Ropeway
    8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Kathgodam Railway Station
    80 min drive
  • Pantnagar (PGH)
    138 min drive

Restaurants

  • Sakley's Restaurant
    6 min walk
  • Nanak Restaurant
    8 min walk
  • Cafe Lakeside
    15 min walk
  • Zooby's
    4 min walk
  • Machan
    7 min walk

About this property

The Naini Retreat, Nainital

  • Luxury upscale hotel near Naina Devi Temple
  • Located close to Mall Road and Snow View Point, The Naini Retreat, Nainital provides a coffee shop/cafe, a garden, and an arcade/game room. Treat yourself to a massage at the onsite spa. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps.
  • Other perks include:
    • Free self parking
    • Tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and a 24-hour front desk
    • A banquet hall, a front-desk safe, and a billiards/pool table
  • Room features
  • All 52 rooms offer amenities such as free WiFi, safes, and room service.
  • Other amenities include:
  • Wardrobes/closets, cable channels, and heating

Awards and affiliations

  • The property is a member of Heritage Hotels of India.

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Naini Retreat, Nainital pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Naini Retreat, Nainital?

As of Oct 24, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Naini Retreat, Nainital on Nov 18, 2026 start from ₩177,471, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Naini Retreat, Nainital?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Naini Retreat, Nainital?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Naini Retreat, Nainital located?

Situated in a shopping district, this luxury hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Naina Devi Temple and Mall Road. Snow View Point and China Peak are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Naini Retreat, Nainital Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 77 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just a wonderful property and amazing staff. We had a great time and blessed to have had this experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Spectacular views, polite and friendly staff, super clean and beautifully maintained. Excellent service.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Naini Retreat was fantastic! The property sits high on the mountain, offering beautiful views. The staff were exceptional: friendly and helpful. The restaurant staff were very willing to address my dietary restrictions and provide some incredible food. I also used the spa, and it was a perfect way to relax after a long day of sightseeing. The rooms are comfortable and quiet. The hotel provides courtesy shuttles down to the market, which is greatly appreciated. They also have a daily high tea which I highly recommend. Overall a great experience. Highly recommend this hotel if you are planning to visit Nainital.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
The staff is not proficiently trained to work in a hotel. They lack simple professionalism and knowledge of English . They were however very polite and nice. The WiFi does not work. The water in the shower was cold. The free shuttle is there but the men outside were just acting unprofessionally . The building is beautiful, great views of the lake but it’s difficult to get here. You’ll need a driver that’s experienced in hilly terrain driving. The breakfast is great. The chef was amazing. He came and talked to us.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best hotel by far in the area
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was not with a view.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would love to go back
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
very disappointed - dark room with dirty chairs - an old hotel We reserved 2 nights, we stayed 2 hours. The hotel does not correspond to the standards.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was disappointed with the room.It definitely needed a refurbishing since it looked old and tired. The bathroom was particularly disappointing with a great deal of work to bring it to the star rating. The spa too could do with a facelift. The one place that I felt was 5 star was in the dinning room with the chef and the catering manager taking the accolade,overall a lovely place to stay at.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Disliked: Staff & service
Needs lot of renovations
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great

Amazing
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
lake view.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice view with good over all stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel & safe

Enjoy the stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best location in nainital. This hotel is a palace which has been renovated as a hotel. You get a very nice view of naini lake and the surroundings. And their breakfast buffet is also amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Naini Retreat has a cozy exclusivity with great food options. Worth stay with family. The only issue is the hiking required to & fro from hotel. Difficult for elderly
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Prices are higher as compared to there services & foods
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really great location and view; helpful and accommodating staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
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4/10 Poor

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Too much overpriced, and over hyped.They don't deserve, what they claim.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It is one of the oldest hotels in Nainital. It is a really pretty property but I would recommend staying only in the old wing.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent Hotel

I am a 72-year-old American male who visited India solo. I spent five nights at the Naini Retreat. This is a first class hotel-the room with a balcony view was outstanding and the breakfast meal, which was included in my room cost, was wonderful. The lake is a 10 minute walk away down a steep hill; the hotel offers courtesy car services if requested. The staff went the extra mile to make my stay as enjoyable as possible. Highly recommend this hotel - Really glad I stayed there
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2018
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10/10 Excellent

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Fantastic stay. Bonfire in evening was great.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a superb experience due to its amazing location overlooking the lake. Service was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
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2/10 Terrible

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Damp,dark and depressing

The hotel does not mention that it is difficult to access. It has no lifts. There are too many internal and external stairs in the building which made it difficult to get around. My mother fell one time and hurt her knee. I had to help her when we wanted to go for meals or outside. In total there were 4 different staircases to access our room. The room was in the annexe building and was damp. The bedding was damp and even the clothing in the suitcase became damp. We were so disappointed as we had expected some sort of view but the window in the room had frosted glass. The room was also very dark and even with all the lights on it was pretty dark. There was no hot water and the ac did not work. The hotel did not provide any information at check in such as that they had a complimentary taxi or afternoon tea. We asked a staff member about going to the town who pointed to some steep steps to reach the town. Also at check out they could have mentioned that due to rain our flight may be cancelled. We could instead have taken a taxi from the hotel back to Delhi.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE

I would never ever consider staying in this property again and recommend the same to others travelling to Nainital . This heritage property does afford very scenic view but is poorly maintained. I stayed at Naini Retreat from 26th to 28th Jun for two nights, booking a family suite for 04 guests. I was charged Rs. 50,121 i.e Approx. USD 725 and paid Rs.32,532 upfront on hotels.com(balance of Rs. 17589.00 adjusted from my accumulated one free night). Most horrific part being that I was not even provided the accommodation as shown in the hotels.com site.Is it a case of cheating ? Money spent having gone down the drain.Much as I would like to forget this experience, I am still writing this for benefit of others.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018