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About this property

Historic Setting: Solan Retreat in Solan is housed in a historic building, offering a unique and charming atmosphere. Outdoor Spaces: Guests can relax on the sun terrace or in the garden, enjoying the picturesque views. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature private bathrooms, balconies, and modern amenities such as free WiFi and flat-screen TVs. Dining Experience: An à la carte vegetarian breakfast is served, including local specialities, warm dishes, juice, cheese, and fruits. Activities and Services: The property offers yoga classes, cycling, and a shared kitchen. Additional services include private check-in and check-out, paid airport shuttle, and free on-site parking. Nearby Attractions: Solan Retreat is 53 km from Simla Airport and close to Victory Tunnel (43 km), Pinjore Garden (46 km), and Tara Devi Mandir (35 km).

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

    • Breakfast info

    • Vegetarian

    • Free private parking available on-site


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2 double beds
1 double bed
2 large double beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Matthew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    What an amazing stay, the best I’ve had in India. The Retreat is set at the top of a long set of steps directly off the Main Street, taking you to a relaxed garden and beautiful homely setting. The staff are all so helpful and the food is fresh...
  • Manikandan_sundararaj
    India India
    Food. Paratha for breakfast was very tasty. The location is accessible.
  • Dasgupta
    India India
    A wonderful heritage bungalow, converted to a homestay, perched on the hill and very well located, having a curated garden and amazing sunset views. A friendly and caring owner and very helpful staff will make your stay a beautiful experience.
  • Vikas
    India India
    Rooms were large and comfortable. Bathrooms were big and cleaned. Host (Vishal jain) was nice person. Waited for us till late night for our check-in.
  • Pradeep
    India India
    The property has a British Era charm, quite specious, & peaceful. Best for relaxation. Staff is very courteous & responsive. The owner takes care of the guests & is always ready to help. I enjoyed the stay. Thanks to all staff .
  • Prashant
    India India
    Very polite and welcoming owner and staff. Prime location with excellent cleanliness. Good fresh food. Very nice garden and view.
  • Shivam
    India India
    Best place for family and for large groups. Walking distance from the mall road.
  • Aniket
    Singapore Singapore
    I had stayed here just 4 nights before, so see my review then - now its pretty much the same. The location, the friendliness and hospitality of owner and staff, and the amenities together make this place an excellent place to stay in Solan.
  • Aniket
    Singapore Singapore
    Heritage 150-year old villa converted to a hotel gives a great vibe. The owner helped us reach the place. Lunch was excellent. Nice view of solan. Would recommend it.
  • Dingare
    India India
    I liked the overall feel of the place and the food was good too

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Vishal Jain

9.2
Host review score
Vishal Jain
A grand British Bungalow with a panoramic view, nestled on top of a mountain yet located in the centre of town on the Mall Road. It is a 150 year old house with large airy rooms, fireplaces, antique furniture, and beautiful colonial architecture. Recently renovated to offer all modern facilities, it has a lush green garden in the front and a lovely courtyard at the back of the house. The space Solan Retreat is a British Heritage House dating back 150 years with high ceilings, deodar wood doors and windows, antique furniture, fireplaces, hidden nooks and crannies and lots more. GARDEN RETREAT A lovely lush green garden in front of the house welcomes you with pretty flowers dancing in the wind and the soothing sounds of chirping birds. Soak in the bright sunshine while the cool breeze lulls you to sleep. Look up to see a star spangled sky in perfect silence. The view from the garden shows multiple rows of mountain peaks blending into infinity. A popular game among guests is to count the number of peaks you can see from the garden. Below the mountains, the entire town of Solan is laid out before you.
This house is a Iconic Heritage Bungalow perched adjacent Jawahar Park,The house has been recently renovated and refurbished and the bathrooms have been fitted with modern sanitary fittings to give guest a cozy & comfortable stay. The guest will feel totally at ease and be relaxed enjoying the natural beauty of the mountains facing the house. The guest can sit in the garden and enjoy basking in the sun,Play cards & outdoor games. I personally enjoy going for long walks at Jawahar Park. The guest can indulge in gardening, & there are numerous species of birds which flock to the park above so it is a welcome treat for bird lovers.The guest will be breathing Pure Clean Mountain Air laden with oxygen which refreshes the person with energy. The place is ideal for people to rejuvenate & recharge their battery. Breakfast Lunch & Dinner is available at extra charges at Solan Retreat, however there are plenty of eateries and take aways available on the Mall Road. We arrange Bonfires at extra charges which leads to lot of bonding amongst the guests. i am personally fond listening to music . My grand welcome to all the guests.
Solan Retreat has access is virtually in the hearts of Solan, and hence is very close to the Upper Bazaar,Lower Bazaar, where all types of Himachali handicraft ,Fruits & local vegetable are available. Since it is on the Mall Road all popular Eateries are Stone-throw away from the house. The Military Cantonment solan is nearby, and a visit can we made there, as well as a visit to Mohan Heritage Park to view magnificent Temples, and the Mohan Meakins Brewery the oldest build in 1857, Where Old Monk Rum is made. The heritage Toy Train ride from solan to shimla can be taken from the solan Railway Station which is about 300 mtr. from the house. build in 1903, it is a UNESCO Heritage site. The traveller can enjoy the sheer beauty of the mountains as the toy train glides the Railway Tracks. Shimla is 40 Km from solan and other popular tourist places which can be visited on a day visit is Kasauli which is 16 kms away. Bon Buddhist Monastery is located about 15 Kms away and the monastery is about 500 years old.
Languages spoken: English,Hindi

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House rules

Solan Retreat takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 13:30 to 22:30
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 11:00 to 12:00
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 06:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Solan Retreat in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 06:00:00.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.