Nainital Hotels with Pools

I am typically wary of flowery coverage of Hotels that are featured in Travel magazines, as they are more driven and fueled by the special treatments that the authors got, leading them to celebrate the hotel more than it deserves to be. This was one such case! Both Outlook traveller and Travel + Leisure had celebrated this way more than it deserves. But still it had its highlights. I would have given 3 stars, but raising it upto 4 stars only because of the lovely setting, the sweet and hardworking staff, and the quality of Food etc. Frankly speaking, I am not a big fan of the label ‘Hidden gem’. But this boutique beauty - that is stunningly situated on a clifftop against a striking backdrop of hills and terrace fields - certainly deserves that title! You can get treated to panoramic views of the Kumaon Hills leading to the magnificent Himalayas right from your Balcony! Unfortunately, during our stay the weather fairy wasn't on our side. The imposing peaks of Nanda Devi, Nanda Kot, Panchachuli, Trishul were teasingly playing Peekaboo with us all day long - just like Mt Fuji did with us in Japan, or Mt.Rainier used to do in Seattle! Nonetheless, the views were still stunning enough and this was one of the closest encounters with the hills we had been blessed with in the recent past! LOCATION: Stunning location on a Clifftop and just 80 minutes drive from Bhimtal. DINE + DRINK: They dont have a BAR as advertised, and the restaurant could certainly be better decorated or setup. HOwever the food was to die for! THe Chef whipped up some wicked meals for us. The Kumaoni Thali in the night got us high on food. And the breakfast was divine - Piping hot Masala Maggi and Puffed up Pooris under the winter sun accompanied by flavorful Masala Chai!! ROOM: We stayed in 306, so this review is based on that; VIEW: Spectacular views of the Kumaon Hills and Himalayas ; SIZE: Very spacious room; AIR-CON: No A/C as the nature did a great job of setting the perfect room temperature; BED: Comfortable bed that played the expected part to put me to sleep; BATHROOM: Stand in shower; TOILETRIES: OK Justa cosmetics. Bring your own FACILITIES: No Gym on site. And the Pool was closed due to Covid. So DONT BELIEVE THE GLAMOROUS pics you see on these travel magazines and expect a fun time in the Pool. They do have a Spa on site though, though the quality and experience of the staff looked questionable SERVICE: Friendly staff that took care of all my needs with a smile and made us feel pampered and well taken care of. Special Shout out to DILIP KUMAR, DINESH, and GAJENDAR at the restaurant. And RAMESH who attended to our special requests. They can surely do better with the FRONT OFFICE staff who certainly needed a lot of training and coaching! HOW WIRED YOU WILL BE: Free Wifi, but VERY POOR CONNECTIVITY and severe issues and be warned that if you plan to do some work stuff or call, it will be a NIGHTMARE! Big Plasma TV screen dishing out dozens of channels s

Stayed two nights here. One of the best hotels in Jim Corbett. Clean, spacious and comfortable rooms. Location is excellent. Well spread breakfast too. Highly recommend

We had an absolutely unforgettable experience at Zana Luxury Resort(Also known as Country Inn).. From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed with warmth, care, and the kind of genuine hospitality that truly sets a place apart. The food was beyond exceptional. To the entire team at Zana: thank you for your outstanding service, kindness, and attention to detail. You made our stay truly special, and we’re already dreaming about our next visit. 💫

The property is huge with ample space and activities for kids and adults alike. The property is itself quite old but the way it is maintained is worth applauding. The rooms, lobby and other common areas are very clean and furnishings are neat and appeal to the eye. The best part is the food, breakfast, lunch and dinner. Menu is expansive and delicious. Hospitality is top notch. Accessibility is just right. Would definitely recommend for solo/family travellers!

8 km away from the ramnagar city. Property is surrounded by pure jungle ***** with river in front of the property. Resort is full of greenery. The resort is echo-friendly as they don’t use any plastic in the property instead of plastic they use jute & wooden item such as jute door matt, indoor sleeper made with jute etc. There is also a tea time from 5:30 to 6:30 made on chulla (angethi) on real time in the garden and serve you with snacks such as pakora n all. You can enjoy a peaceful memorable stay at vanvilla.

It was a wonderful stay at the property Hotel staff is so supportive location of hotel is great