4 couple rooms, 2 triple rooms and 1 family room. Each couple and triple room has a private balcony.
The rooms
4 Couple Rooms
Each with a private balcony
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Each with a private balcony
Book this room1 Family Room
Up to 14 people
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Rates
₹2,500per person, no GST
Accommodation, breakfast and dinner included.
Lunch is available on demand and charged extra. Prices may vary on weekends and holidays.
Day outs
₹1,200per head
Day out, 12 PM to 6:30 PM.
Lunch, an evening snack and all the games. No GST.
Good to know
Arrival
- Check-in and check-out
Check-in at 11 AM. Check-out at 12 noon.
- ID required
Aadhaar or driving licence.
Booking
- Booking
50% advance to book. No refunds.
- Group size
Groups of up to 50 people.
- Children
Under 5 years: no charge. 5 to 10 years: half price.
- GST
No GST is charged.
- Day outs
12 PM to 6:30 PM, ₹1,200 per head. Includes lunch, an evening snack and all the games.
House rules
- Pets and alcohol
No pets. No alcohol in the pool and dining areas.
- Campfire
7 PM to 10 PM.
- Pool timing
The pool is open until 7:30 PM.
Questions
What is the price per person?
₹2,500 per person, including accommodation, breakfast and dinner. No GST is charged. Lunch is available on demand and charged extra. Prices may vary on weekends and holidays.
Do you offer day outs?
Yes. Day outs run from 12 PM to 6:30 PM at ₹1,200 per head, including lunch, an evening snack and all the games. No GST is charged.
Until what time is the pool open?
The pool is open until 7:30 PM.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is at 11 AM and check-out is at 12 noon.
How many people can stay?
Groups of up to 50 people. There are 4 couple rooms and 2 triple rooms, each with a private balcony, and 1 family room for up to 14 people.
Do children have to pay?
Children under 5 years stay free of charge. Children aged 5 to 10 years are charged half price.
How do I book, and is the advance refundable?
A 50% advance is needed to book. Refunds are not given. Call or WhatsApp 96329 47331 to enquire.
Which ID is needed at check-in?
Guests need an Aadhaar card or a driving licence.
Are pets and alcohol allowed?
Pets are not allowed. Alcohol is not allowed in the pool and dining areas.
What facilities and activities are there?
A swimming pool (open until 7:30 PM), gaming room, snooker, carrom, bossaball (like hand football, played on a table), badminton, campfire from 7 PM to 10 PM, bicycles, Wi-Fi and parking.
How do I get to the homestay?
The nearest railway station is Chikkamagaluru, about 7.5 km away (about 20 minutes by road); a direct train runs daily from Bengaluru (Yesvantpur) and takes about 6 hours. By road it is about 250 km from Bengaluru (5 to 5.5 hours). The nearest airport is Mangaluru, about 155 km away (around 4 hours by road). Times are approximate.
Do you arrange sightseeing?
Yes. We offer custom sightseeing packages for 1, 2 or 3 days around Chikmagalur, planned around your group. Call or WhatsApp 96329 47331 to plan yours.
Where is Areca Ranches Homestay?
8QX7+3JW, Halenahalli, Chikkamagaluru, Karnataka 577101 (Chikmagalur).