"The real strength of Vanyavilas is its people. The level of service here is world-leading & the team has it mastered to the tee. Every interaction was warm, attentive & natural, & it's what elevates this resort from lovely to exceptional.
A few names deserve special thanks: Pratham, Ritik, Kipa, Bina, Sandhya, the other Sandhya & Shubham, who all made our stay memorable, & Sameer the GM, whose leadership clearly shapes the culture of the whole team. Shubham in particular helped us arrange our safaris, even though we ultimately chose a non-hotel option on cost grounds. He was gracious & helpful throughout, which says a lot about the team's attitude.
The tents are lovely & very comfortable. The resort itself is wonderfully chilled & relaxing, and I loved lounging by the pool. The food is excellent, with varied choices, & even if something isn't on the menu, they'll happily make it for you. The evening entertainment is a real highlight. The qawwali singers were fantastic & made for a memorable atmosphere after dark.
We did two safaris & didn't see a tiger, which we put down to luck rather than anything else. We still thoroughly enjoyed the experience.
Two areas for improvement, which matter for a resort of this standing:
1) Insects. There were too many, even inside the room. For a property at this level, this needs attention.
2) The spa. It has only 4 treatment rooms & the steam in my room broke down. A resort of this stature deserves a more substantial, better-equipped spa"
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