Stayed here for a family getaway for 4 days. The property is located away from the hustle-bustle of Madikeri. Although it is located on the Mysore-Madikeri road, the property will surprise the guests with its serene ambiance as soon as they enter the property. Quick shopping @Kushalnagar for all that we forget is convenient 😊. Inside the property, each villa is beautifully constructed with loads of flora and fauna around with standard amenities and maintained clean. The service staff were available around the clock, very courteous and friendly. They do their best to help the guests. As part of the booking, the guests were offered a nature walk, bird watching, and their own coffee plantation visit (it is possible to see peacocks, a lot of giant spiders, and crocs, if lucky) at fixed times. All of them are worth an attempt as these are exclusively offered to Amanvana guests at no extra cost. The guide was very friendly and shared some interesting information. Guests can also walk along a small Cauvery tributary if it is not raining heavily. Visiting with family or friends – the swimming pool in front of the restaurant is an excellent time kill. Be sure to have the basic swimsuits if interested in jumping in. Also, they have some recreational facilities (foosball, snooker, carrom, badminton) in a small place. During our stay, there was also a screening of a movie every evening. So, something for everyone! 😊 Restaurant – morning breakfast had a lot of options. A la carte menu is available – a bit expensive - be ready for a biggie 😊. I booked through Booking.com, so only the free breakfast option was available at the time of booking. At the property, I found that guests can book the buffet option for all three meals – which sounds like a good deal – as it lets you explore a whole host of dishes. So, I paid extra at the property and got it converted. Nevertheless, I must say that the longer the stay, the more easily you get bored with the buffet, though!

But the bed cushion (mattress) was a letdown for the price one pays! and the furniture requires maintenance. As always, all these issues will go under “scope for improvement” & they will not spoil the stay.

Property is very unique and aesthetically maintained. One can see the interest in up keep of the place. Staff are very nice, We have known Krishnan from previous resort, he is very knowledgeable and guest focused. Right in the midst of greenery, beautiful birds and sound of flowing river - couldn't have asked for better way to unwind ! The movie time in the evening were good ! Good amount of indoor games, big enough swimming pool (with separate kids pool). Bird watching in morning was a great addition, very knowledgeable person too they have! Too bad the river was flowing strong and the trek was not allowed, we will definitely visit again next time ! Food is tasty.

I would say the restaurant is pricey (buffet and ala-carte) !

Love the property, very nicely maintained. Beautiful skylit bathroom was the highlight of our room. Absolutely loved the spa! Best massage I’ve ever had. Thank You Amanvana for a fabulous birthday weekend.

Wish the location was a bit more secluded but it’s right in the middle of Kushalnagar. Although doesn’t matter once you’re inside the property since you feel like you’ve fallen through a rabbit hole and into a mysterious jungle! Also loved the River Cauvery flowing right through the resort.

Actually Everything 1. Cottage Bunglow with a Garden 2. Open Air Bathroom 3. Soothing Spa with Well trained Team 4. Poolside Restaurant with Variety Menu with Friendly Staff Ajay & Chetan 5. Beautiful Nature activities with 8 Isle kaveri Treck, Flora & Fauna, Bird watching with Knowledgeable Jagat

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Wonderful resort and a near perfect location. There's convenient access to the river with little nooks to sit strewn around. Easy access to most tourist spots and plenty of eating options including the excellent in-house restaurant. The rooms were plush with a beautiful private garden. The most remarkable bit though was the siren song of all the wildlife around us. We won't forget this trip in a hurry!

Only small niggle was that the rooms only have a bathtub. While well designed, it is a bathtub and it felt really bad to waste so much water.

The staff at the hotel are excellent, particularly Diwakar at the restaurant. Speaking of the restaurant, the food was excellent. The buffet lunches and dinners were good value for money, and had a great range of dishes. I went to Amanvana for some rest and relaxation and that’s exactly what I had!

Rooms were good and spacious.

Breakfast buffet was good. However lunch/dinner buffet required improvement in menu. In Ala carte chinese Cuisine was very good. Sandwiches/pizza snacks were also good. However Indian Cuisine required improvement.

The amenities are well kept, overall landscaping is good. The nature trail attached to the property is a definite point of interest. The bungalows are very comfortable.

The breakfast buffet left a lot to be desired. The depth of the main pool was more than 4 feet which was odd as it basically meant it was inaccessible for kids up to 10 Yr olds - my son was definitely disappointed!

The rooms were comfortable and the bathroom was the highlight with the private bathtub. The food taste was top notch. All the dishes we ordered was flavourful and delectable. Kudos to the chef.

The bathtub and the overall property experience

The location is too good and easy to reach. Cauvery river flows inside the property which adds to its natural beauty. The planning of bungalows and structural design is very good which gives ultimate privacy for guests. Overall a very good stay and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

The TV connection, even though we wont go there to watch TV, but sometime you need it I guess.