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Review Of SaffronStays Serene Retreat

Alibaug, Alibaug | 10.3 km from city centre

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    3.5
    Very Good

    130 Ratings, 67 Reviews

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    31%
    very good
    28%
    average
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    poor
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    • Location3.3
    • Cleanliness3.7
    • Value For Money3.3
    • Food3.6
    • Facilities3.7
    • Checkin Experience3.8
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    The property has a serene atmosphere, appreciated for its cleanliness and well-maintained surroundings. Guests have enjoyed the delicious, home-cooked meals and the helpful staff. However, many reviews mention issues like remote location with poor access roads and the lack of amenities, particularly in certain rooms. Some have struggled with uncomfortable sleeping conditions and a noticeable lack of maintenance in the facilities.

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    3.0

    Average Stay

    anurag s.

    Property is run by folks with no experience in hospitality. Overpriced . The photos and the reality are not in sync. Difficult for us to trust the Saffron Stays brand

    Travel Month: Oct 2025

    Room: Suites

    1.0

    Terrible Stay

    vishal p.couple

    Bad service and stay location

    Travel Month: Sep 2024

    Room: Glass Room

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    5.0

    Excellent Stay

    saptanshu s.

    Amazing place, very well maintained, good and clean rooms, good service, polite and helpful staff, had a great time.

    Travel Month: Jun 2025

    Room: Villa 2 Bedroom

    SaffronStays Serene Retreat has replied on Thu Jun 26 19:29:43 IST 2025

    Thank you! We're glad you had a great time and enjoyed the service and cleanliness. Hope to see you again soon!

    1.0

    Terrible Stay

    pankaj m.family with 1 kid

    Property location is too worse. It’s totally outside of the main road & the connection to properties very poor. The room which allotted to us is the end corner of Property. Our room is at around fourth floor and there is no lift. staircase is outside of the property which we have to climb like a tracking on a hill. Bathroom is outside the room like Chawl.

    Travel Month: Jun 2025

    Room: Suites|Glass Room

    3.0

    Average Stay

    anshul n.

    Experience was good and location is very peaceful. Villa is very beautiful.

    Travel Month: May 2025

    Room: Villa 2 Bedroom

    2.0

    extra 5000₹ deposit asked which was not mentioned anywhere

    amit%20golhar g.group

    Forcing to turn off outside lights , welcome water bottle were charged, asked for extra 5000₹ deposit.

    Travel Month: Apr 2025

    Room: Villa 3 Bedroom

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    SaffronStays Serene Retreat has replied on Thu Oct 02 11:36:12 IST 2025

    We’re sorry for the inconvenience you experienced. Your feedback regarding the charges for water bottles, extra deposit, and restrictions on lights will be shared with the team to ensure clearer communication and a smoother experience for future guests.

    4.0

    Calm getawa

    family with 1 kid

    It is situated quite inside, preferable to travel by your personal vehicle. The property was well maintained. it had a calm and peaceful vibe. However some amenities need maintenance - eg: AC. The staff is very kind and helpful and made us feel welcome.

    Travel Month: Mar 2025

    Room: Cottages

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    SaffronStays Serene Retreat has replied on Thu Oct 02 11:36:43 IST 2025

    Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad you enjoyed the calm and peaceful vibe, as well as the kind and helpful staff. We appreciate your note about the AC and other amenities, and will ensure maintenance is addressed for a better guest experience.

    1.0

    Terrible Stay

    amit k.

    It’s completely unsatisfactory experience based on what details provided and actual facility here, torn blanket, uncomfortable mattress, basic amenities missing in washroom, no security, looks it will be difficult in case of any emergency or required medical support, also price has been charged exuberantly higher, this resort is available exactly at half price in the same day i am staying. It’s work in progress resort. Instagram vedio of this property misleading and far from the actual reality. Looking forward to get the support in refund of higher amount charged or cancel the booking for tomorrow and refund the complete amount for a day. Looking forward for your positive response. Thanks

    Travel Month: Dec 2024

    Room: Suites

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    5.0

    Nice stay but far from beach

    abhishek b.loyalty-iconcouple

    Stay experience is good but a bit far from beach. Food served is also delicious. Road to stay can be better.

    Travel Month: Dec 2024

    Room: Suites

    SaffronStays Serene Retreat has replied on Wed Dec 25 18:50:32 IST 2024

    We appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back for another lovely stay soon!

    1.0

    Terrible Stay

    hera.family

    the room was smelling very badly insects were all around us i was feeling afraid to sleep it has bited us during sleeping they were all roaming near our bed blankets and yes the blankets and bed sheets were so old it was itching us !! and at during dinner at ground floor the room were seem to like it was opened after years!! it was smelling badly too while having dinner also many insects were died fallen on the ground near our table. All the insects visited in our room during nights i was with my wife and 2 years old daughter who was unable to sleep definetely

    Travel Month: Dec 2024

    Room: Glass Room

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    4.0

    Good Stay

    sanjana n.family

    It was a really nice place to enjoy with family, the staff is very polite and helpfull. The food was home-cooked and very delicious. Enjoyed the overall trip.

    Travel Month: Nov 2024

    Room: Glass Room

    SaffronStays Serene Retreat has replied on Thu Oct 02 11:37:54 IST 2025

    Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad you had a great time with your family and enjoyed the polite staff and delicious home-cooked food. It’s wonderful to hear you had an enjoyable trip overall.

    1.0

    **WARNING: Avoid SaffronStays Serene Retreat, Alibaug – A Complete Scam**

    vishal p.couple

    Disgusting Rooms: We booked their "Glass Room," which is literally a joke! It’s a cheaply thrown-together terrace room with low-quality windows that barely close, letting all the bugs and creepy crawlies in. The curtains reeked of mildew, stained with what looked like FUNGUS! It’s like they haven't been washed in months! Insect-Infested, Rotten Conditions: Cockroaches everywhere, insects crawling on the bed, and the bedsheets looked like they’d been used for 10 days straight. And guess what? They had the audacity to provide EXPIRED coffee and sugar pouches. No Attached Bathroom: Imagine paying so high and having to go OUTSIDE for the toilet. There’s no bathroom in the "Glass Room"—you need to walk outside. Completely unacceptable. Horrifying Service: The caretaker made us feel like we were being held hostage. The moment we raised concerns, they started getting aggressive, and we felt harassed. SaffronStays didn’t lift a finger to help! Their so-called customer care didn’t care at all. Unsafe, Haunted Location: This place is so far from the main city and beaches that if something happens to you, NO ONE will hear you scream. It’s isolated, creepy, and straight out of a horror movie. Pathetic Food Situation: Forget luxury—these guys tell you to order food SIX HOURS in advance! And then they bring it from their homes! Overpriced like a 5-star but tastes like something made in a village kitchen. Don’t even get me started on the swimming pool—it’s a useless prop, just for show. Hidden Terms & Extortion: They don’t tell you upfront about the security deposit, and the booking process is shady with lots of undisclosed terms. Every step felt like punishment. DO NOT GO. Especially if you’re a couple or family. It’s not just terrible—it’s DANGEROUS. Save your money, sanity, and safety—

    Travel Month: Sep 2024

    Room: Suites

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    SaffronStays Serene Retreat has replied on Tue Nov 05 18:09:16 IST 2024

    We are deeply sorry to hear about your extremely disappointing experience. The issues you've raised, including cleanliness, the condition of the room, and the lack of communication around amenities, are completely unacceptable, and we sincerely apologize for the distress this caused you. We take your concerns very seriously and will immediately address these matters with the team to ensure they are rectified. Regarding the service and the caretaker’s behavior, this is not reflective of the standard we aim to provide, and we will investigate this further to ensure no guest feels uncomfortable. Your feedback about food and the booking process will also be reviewed, and we will work on transparency and improving guest experiences moving forward. We regret that your stay did not meet your expectations, and we truly appreciate you bringing these issues to our attention. Please reach out directly so we can work with you on a resolution and ensure this is handled appropriately.

    1.0

    Very bad/no clean/smell too much in room / rating 0 100%

    sagar d.loyalty-iconfamily

    The room had a very bad smell/no cleanliness/food is very good. The condition is so bad that it is not suitable to go back and cannot recommend to anyone.

    Travel Month: Sep 2024

    Room: Suites

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    SaffronStays Serene Retreat has replied on Tue Nov 05 18:09:53 IST 2024

    We appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back for another lovely stay soon!

    4.0

    Overall satisfactory, modak must try

    kalpesh j.group

    Pros: good property, staff was helping, very nice food, cons: location of property is not good and far away from beach and ac was only in one room hence it was uncomfortable for next room

    Travel Month: Aug 2024

    Room: Cottages

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    SaffronStays Serene Retreat has replied on Tue Nov 05 18:10:25 IST 2024

    We appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back for another lovely stay soon!

    3.0

    Average Stay

    sajin s.

    the stay was ok ok types.. the road to rech the place was really bad. but the food , staff and room was good 👍

    Travel Month: Aug 2024

    Room: Glass Room

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    SaffronStays Serene Retreat has replied on Tue Nov 05 18:10:43 IST 2024

    We appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back for another lovely stay soon!

    3.0

    Totally disappointing

    digvesh p.family

    Nice and calm place to hangout with your love once’s or family. I was staying in glass house which i hated the most first of all it’s on the 4 floor and the only way is staircase and on the other side they don’t have bathrooms attached, we have to come all way down. Then most importantly food is charged 1500k person just for local food. That’s outrageous. Then the road for reaching here is very dangerous it’s like off reading best for thar and other suv. I hit my bumper 3 times. And the rooms and cottages are quite ordinary so please it’s a waste of money. I am sad to say the worst property of saffron-stays

    Travel Month: Aug 2024

    Room: Glass Room

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    1.0

    Worst place to stay….They have Rooms and nothing else

    sanjay r.group

    This was a really terrible experience: 1. They didn’t mentioned their terms and conditions booking which not refundable. 2. They mentioned barbecue, post booking they said it is not operable. 3. They didn’t have wifi or tv cable they kept on giving excuses. 4. They do bot have in house restaurant, they will give you limited options which they will cook at their home or bring it from nearby home. The food quality is pathetic and it is always served cold. And the price was soy high. 5. The most expensive Glass room, doesn’t have attached bathroom, you to go one floor down and water pressure was very low… it took 20mins to fill a bucket. 6. All rooms were smelly and lot bugs were there. 7. The worst part is even after charging so much they will ask you for deposit money post booking, which is refundable but they make sure to charge for food around the same amount or more than that. This places has nothing but a room to sleep, you should not pay more than 1000 for this. I can write even more but can’t spend a minute thinking over this horrible place.

    Travel Month: Jun 2024

    Room: Cottages

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    5.0

    Overall a good stay because of the location

    munjal c.family

    The stay and location was really amazing. We stayed in the glass house. It was simply awesome. Food you don't have many option and have to inform the care taker 1 day prior then only they will make it. And has very limited item in the menu. The service was overall okay. In glass room there is no room service so one has to come down 3 floors for everything they need. There is no hotel in the nearby 7 kms radius. So plan accordingly. Also the glass room requires a lot of repairing. Then maximum of the french window locks are broken, the main door stoper alignment is not at all proper so it becomes difficult to lock the door.

    Travel Month: Jun 2024

    Room: Glass Room

    3.0

    Average

    gaurav k.family

    Though location is good. Room conditions are bad. We booked cottage ac was not working properly. Doors are very bad conditions. Only good part is food quality and taste. Also staffs are very helpful. They take care of their guests.

    Travel Month: Jun 2024

    Room: Cottages

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    5.0

    Excellent Stay

    sudhir b.family

    Simply superb, excellent ambience, homely treatment, cooperative staff, delicious food and just overall excellent hospitality

    Travel Month: May 2024

    Room: Glass Room

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