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Manali, Manali | 2.2 km drive to Mall Road

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    4.4
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    45 Ratings, 37 Reviews

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    • Location4.4
    • Cleanliness4.5
    • Value For Money4.7
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    Guests rave about the cozy and beautifully decorated cottages at this property, offering a perfect blend of Himalayan charm and modern comforts. The attentive staff, particularly Mantu and Sunil, go above and beyond, making visitors feel welcomed and at home. Stunning mountain views from private balconies add to the magic, while local cuisine delights the taste buds. With its peaceful location, just a short distance from local attractions, this retreat is ideal for adventure and relaxation alike.

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    5.0

    Excellent Stay

    saksham s.group

    Stay was very nice. Good hospitality

    Travel Month: Jun 2025

    Room: 1 Rooms in 9 BR Villa Himalayan Retreat(Dharma)

    StayVista at Himalayan Retreat has replied on Mon Jul 21 17:09:21 IST 2025

    Hello Saksham. Greetings from StayVista! Thank you for your kind feedback! We're glad you had a nice stay and appreciated the hospitality. Hope to host you again soon! Team StayVista.

    5.0

    Excellent Stay

    niyati t.couple

    Proximity to Mall Road makes it a perfect location. Very beautiful property. Great vibes, Homely food. A soothing experience. Strongly recommended!!

    Travel Month: May 2025

    Room: Karma @ Himalayan Retreat (1 Room)

    StayVista at Himalayan Retreat has replied on Sat May 10 13:46:15 IST 2025

    Hello Niyati. Greetings from StayVista! Thank you for your fantastic review! We're so happy to hear that the property's location near Mall Road and its beautiful ambiance made your stay special. It's great to know you enjoyed the homely food and overall soothing experience. We truly appreciate your recommendation and would love to host you again soon! Team StayVista.

    5.0

    Excellent Stay

    rachit n.loyalty-iconcouple

    Excellent stay we enjoyed are stay so much. Clean and comfortable rooms: guests value clean and comfortable accommodations. Positive feedback often mentions the cleanliness of the rooms, comfortable beds, and well-maintained facilities

    Travel Month: Dec 2024

    Room: Karma @ Himalayan Retreat (1 Room)

    StayVista at Himalayan Retreat has replied on Sat Dec 28 12:06:57 IST 2024

    Dear Rachit, Greetings From StayVista! Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us. We take great pride in maintaining clean and comfortable rooms, and we’re glad you appreciated the attention to detail in our accommodations. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another excellent stay in the future! Warm regards, Team StayVista

    5.0

    Excellent Stay

    thanra k.couple

    We got the warmest welcome and experience at this stay. It was super cozy and comfortable, felt like home. The staff made everything so easy for us, even with guidance regarding our trip there, the owner came to greet us and made sure our stay there was as comfortable as possible.

    Travel Month: Dec 2024

    Room: Karma @ Himalayan Retreat (1 Room)

    StayVista at Himalayan Retreat has replied on Sat Dec 28 11:57:44 IST 2024

    Dear Thanra, Greetings From StayVista! Thank you for your kind review! We’re so glad to hear that you felt at home during your stay. Providing a warm and comfortable experience is our top priority, and we’re happy to know that our staff made everything easy and enjoyable for you. It was a pleasure having you, and we’re glad the owner could personally welcome you and ensure your stay was as comfortable as possible. We’d love to have you back anytime! Warm regards, Team StayVista

    5.0

    An Excellent Stay!

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    My stay at Himalayan Retreat by Stay Vista was excellent. The accommodations were cozy and beautifully decorated, blending traditional Himalayan charm with modern comforts. My room had a private balcony where I could sip my morning tea while soaking in the stunning landscape—a perfect way to start each day. The staff was incredibly attentive and friendly, always ready to offer recommendations for local attractions or assist with any needs. The on-site dining experience was a highlight, featuring delicious local cuisine that truly showcased the flavors of the region. Each meal was a delightful adventure for the taste buds! The location of the retreat is ideal for exploring Manali. Whether you're looking for thrilling outdoor activities or peaceful nature walks, everything is just a stone's throw away. After a day of adventure, it was wonderful to return to such a serene and tranquil setting. Overall, my stay at Himalayan Retreat was nothing short of magical. If you're looking for a perfect getaway that combines relaxation with adventure, this is the place to be. I can’t wait to return!

    Travel Month: Oct 2024

    Room: Samsara @ Himalayan Retreat (5 Rooms)

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    StayVista at Himalayan Retreat has replied on Sat May 10 13:49:34 IST 2025

    Dear Guest. Greetings from StayVista! Thank you so much for your glowing review! We are absolutely delighted to hear that you had such a memorable stay at Himalayan Retreat. It's wonderful that you enjoyed the cozy accommodations, the beautiful blend of Himalayan charm and modern comfort, and the breathtaking views from your private balcony. We're also thrilled that the staff, dining experience, and location enhanced your time in Manali. Your kind words truly mean a lot, and we can't wait to welcome you back for another magical getaway in the future! Team StayVista.

    5.0

    Excellent Stay

    saurabh s.

    my stay at himalayan retreat by stay vista was excellent. the accommodations were cozy and beautifully decorated, blending traditional himalayan charm with modern comforts. my room had a private balcony where i could sip my morning tea while soaking in the stunning landscape—a perfect way to start each day. the staff was incredibly attentive and friendly, always ready to offer recommendations for local attractions or assist with any needs. the on-site dining experience was a highlight, featuring delicious local cuisine that truly showcased the flavors of the region. each meal was a delightful adventure for the taste buds! the location of the retreat is ideal for exploring manali. whether you're looking for thrilling outdoor activities or peaceful nature walks, everything is just a stone's throw away. after a day of adventure, it was wonderful to return to such a serene and tranquil setting. overall, my stay at himalayan retreat was nothing short of magical. if you're looking for a perfect getaway that combines relaxation with adventure, this is the place to be. i can’t wait to return!

    Travel Month: Oct 2024

    Room: Samsara @ Himalayan Retreat (5 Rooms)

    StayVista at Himalayan Retreat has replied on Sat May 10 13:51:29 IST 2025

    Hello Saurabh. Greetings from StayVista! Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We're overjoyed to hear that your experience at Himalayan Retreat was so memorable. It's wonderful that you enjoyed the cozy accommodations, the perfect morning tea moments on your private balcony, and the delicious local cuisine. We're also glad to know that the attentive staff and ideal location made your stay even better. Your kind words about the serene setting and combination of relaxation and adventure truly warm our hearts. We can't wait to welcome you back for another magical experience! Team StayVista.

    5.0

    Had an amazing weekend gateway here

    apurv c.loyalty-iconcouple

    Dimple and mantu, the caretakers at the stay, are top notch people. Had a great time at our weekend stay here. The home cooked smile food was quite scrumptious

    Travel Month: Jul 2024 (3-Night Stay)

    Room: Dharma @ Himalayan Retreat (1 Room)

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    StayVista at Himalayan Retreat has replied on Sat Jul 13 20:19:25 IST 2024

    "Hi Guest, Greetings from StayVista! Thank you so much for taking the time to share your positive experience with us! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay at StayVista. Our team strives to provide exceptional service, and it's truly rewarding to know that we've met your expectations. We appreciate your kind words. It was a pleasure having you as our guest, and we look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit. Thanks & Regards, Team StayVista"

    3.0

    Average Stay

    rhythm m.group

    The property is beautiful slightly off the location taxis and carts aren't available easily. Major downside is the food and service you have to wait 1. 5 plus hours for the food if you inform and don't whatsapp it to the exact guy they won't prepare it. Another downside is being a hot tourist spot there is no food ordering post 7 pm property shuts down at 8-8. 30 pm even if you have to leave post that you'd have to do several chores to get it done. The property is good but the staff is least accommodating they bluntly say no to everything.

    Travel Month: Jun 2024 (3-Night Stay)

    Room: Shambala @ Himalayan Retreat (3 Rooms)

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    StayVista at Himalayan Retreat has replied on Sat Jul 13 20:20:15 IST 2024

    "Hi Guest, Greetings from StayVista! Thank you so much for taking the time to share your positive experience with us! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay at StayVista. Our team strives to provide exceptional service, and it's truly rewarding to know that we've met your expectations. We appreciate your kind words. It was a pleasure having you as our guest, and we look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit. Thanks & Regards, Team StayVista"

    3.0

    An average stay

    raj k.loyalty-iconfamily

    So i have only one complaint about the stay is the food, in-house food was tasteless and expensive too after reminding many times food quality did not improve. Otherwise bed were a comfortable heating mechanism works well silent luxury stay.

    Travel Month: Apr 2024 (4-Night Stay)

    Room: Shambala @ Himalayan Retreat (3 Rooms)

    StayVista at Himalayan Retreat has replied on Mon May 13 17:43:05 IST 2024

    Dear Raj, Thank you so much for your kind and constructive words! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay at our property and appreciate you sharing your experience so we can improve moving forward. It was a pleasure hosting you and your feedback means a lot to us. We look forward to hosting you again in the future!

    5.0

    Excellent Stay

    nisha d.loyalty-icon

    My stay at the Himalayan retreat was very good. It is a home away from home. The staff mantu was very courteous and helpful. The property is very well maintained. It’s clean, location is perfect 👍 thoroughly enjoyed 😄

    Travel Month: Jun 2023

    Room: Karma @ Himalayan Retreat (1 Room)

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    StayVista at Himalayan Retreat has replied on Sat May 10 13:53:06 IST 2025

    Hello Nisha. Greetings from StayVista! Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that your stay at the Himalayan Retreat was so enjoyable. It’s great to know that the property, cleanliness, and location made your experience memorable. We truly appreciate your kind words about Mantu and the team, and we’re glad he was able to make your stay even more pleasant. We look forward to welcoming you back for another amazing visit! Team StayVista.

    4.0

    Good Stay

    mayank a.loyalty-icongroup

    The stay was very comfortable and the property was v beautiful as depicted in the pictures. Only concern is the food here which we have to order 2 hours prior. Everything else was well maintained and helper was very helpful as well with regular cleaning and maintaining the property.

    Travel Month: Jun 2023

    Room: Shambala @ Himalayan Retreat (3 Rooms)

    StayVista at Himalayan Retreat

    Hello Mayank. Greetings from StayVista! Thank you for your kind review! We're delighted to hear that you had a comfortable stay and found the property just as beautiful as shown in the pictures. We appreciate your feedback regarding the food timing and will look into how we can improve that experience. It’s great to know the helper kept everything clean and well-maintained your satisfaction means a lot to us. We’d love to host you again soon! Team StayVista.

    5.0

    Couple friendly

    aditya n.couple

    Very nice cottage nice location outside view is awesome rooms facilities are excellent happy stay

    Travel Month: Jan 2020 (3-Night Stay)

    Room: Studio Apartment

    StayVista at Himalayan Retreat has replied on Wed Feb 12 16:26:48 IST 2020

    Thanks for your reviews. Would love to host you again

    5.0

    Peaceful, beautiful and a lovely stay

    suraj k.couple

    Lovely stay during the winter of 2019. Stayed for two nights in middle of December. Location: Only 2.5 kms from the govt. bus stand on the mall road. The hotel is in the gated premise of A. B. Vajpayee Mountaineering Institute. There are very few properties around and the place is exceptionally beautiful. Room: Stayed in the studio apartment. A proper studio apartment with almost all equipments to use. Very, very spacious. The balcony is also very good. Food: Delicious. Cannot say anything more about it. Staying in December: We stayed in mid December. When it had just snowed a night before. It was extremely cold. If you are staying at this hotel or pretty much any hotel in Manali in December then please consider the below points. These points are specific to this hotel and could very well be applicable to others as well. The room gets extremely, extremely cold. Deathly cold. Everything in the room also gets cold. Right from the floor, tables, chairs, utensils, bedsheets, pillows, curtains etc. literally everything gets cold. Heaters are available on rent. That seems to be the standard across most hotels in the region. You'll have to rent a heater on a per day basis. Most heaters are electric, standing, single/double rod heaters. They are of no good. It will never, literally never warm the entire room. It can only warm a little 2 ft. space. So if you are travelling in December to Manali, Shimla etc. carry your own portable heater if possible. The geyser worked perfectly. So we had hot water in the wash basin and shower/tap all the time. I had a great stay here despite the cold and everything. I will definitely visit in summers once. Big thank you to Sahil who looked after us and everything.

    Travel Month: Dec 2019

    Room: Studio Apartment

    StayVista at Himalayan Retreat has replied on Tue Jan 07 17:17:05 IST 2020

    Thanks Suraj for lovely comments. During winters its really cold in this part of region. However despite electric heaters we have fire wood chimneys in the rooms which gives you feel of live fire as well as warm us the room as well. Fire wood of course would be on nominal charge as to be bought from forest depot only on permit.

    5.0

    Nice

    saumya b.group

    Good stay, beautiful Cottages, very authentic. Service also extremely good. Loved the time spent here.

    Travel Month: Aug 2019

    Room: 2 Bedroom Cottage

    StayVista at Himalayan Retreat has replied on Sun Aug 18 16:31:53 IST 2019

    Hi Saumya. Happy to note that you enjoyed our hospitality. Wish you to welcome again.

    5.0

    Excellent Stay

    shubhangi s.family

    The cottage has been constructed at a beautiful location in a beautiful swiss style. Rooms are well lit and spacious. Every room has a balcony and one can see dense deodar forest straight from the room. The staff was also very helpful. I stayed there with my family. I would recommend this place as it's away from the city noise and yet very close to the main town.

    Travel Month: Aug 2019

    Room: Studio Apartment

    StayVista at Himalayan Retreat has replied on Sat Aug 17 19:52:18 IST 2019

    Thank you Shubhangi for your stay and feedback. Regarding your stay with us. Glad to know that you enjoyed every part of your stay. Sincere thanks for recommendation to others too. Would be happy to See you and welcome again.

    5.0

    Better than pictures. More than Worth it

    preeti s.group

    Needs a photo shoot. Place is prettier and well maintained. Sunil Ji very helpful in anything you need and staff is very sweet. Worth the money. Very cooperative.

    Travel Month: Aug 2019

    Room: 2 Bedroom Cottage

    StayVista at Himalayan Retreat has replied on Sun Aug 11 23:11:39 IST 2019

    Sincere thanks for your stay. Happy to note that you enjoyed your stay with us and liked our hospitality. Your comments would give us encouragement to serve all our guests with smile.

    5.0

    It was one of the best experience I had!

    shreyansh m.loyalty-iconcouple

    The staff, the owner, the location, the ambience, everything is just amazing. Would definitely recommend it.

    Travel Month: Jul 2019

    Room: Studio Apartment

    StayVista at Himalayan Retreat has replied on Fri Jul 19 13:19:54 IST 2019

    Thank you Shreyansh Ji for your stay with us and feedback on the same. Happy to know that you enjoyed our hospitality.

    5.0

    Amazing stay

    prashant m.family

    I have stayed for three days at retreat cottages. It is amazing place to stay. Cottages are good and like home to us. All services related to food and room services were good. Mr Sharma has helped us to get the cab for Rohtang visit. Sahil- service boy has taken care of rest of the things. We have enjoyed our stay over there. It is one of the best place to stay at Manali.

    Travel Month: Jul 2019 (3-Night Stay)

    Room: 2 Bedroom Cottage

    StayVista at Himalayan Retreat has replied on Wed Jul 17 17:11:25 IST 2019

    Dear Prashant Ji, nice to See your comments on our services and hospitality. Glad to know that we lived upto your expectations. Would like to See you again.

    5.0

    Excellent Stay

    sukannya c.couple

    The studio apartment was really nice. Felt like home away from home. The location was peaceful and scenic. Wish we could stay for some more time.

    Travel Month: Jun 2019

    Room: Studio Apartment

    StayVista at Himalayan Retreat has replied on Wed Jun 26 08:14:38 IST 2019

    Sincere thanks for your comments. Happy to know that you liked our place. We would be happy to welcome you again.

    5.0

    Beautiful and awesome

    divya d.loyalty-iconfamily

    Superb stay, very peaceful beautiful cottage, very helpful and yes view was awesome. I and my family had the best time here.

    Travel Month: May 2019

    Room: 2 Bedroom Cottage

    StayVista at Himalayan Retreat has replied on Sat Jun 01 13:43:20 IST 2019

    Thank you for staying with us and happy to know that you along with your family enjoyed our hospitality.

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