We had a quick weekend family holiday at Araku and chose Ushodaya Resorts—mainly because of its large number of reviews and convenient location near sightseeing spots. Turned out to be the perfect choice!
We stayed in individual deluxe cottages that were neat, freshly painted, and well-kept with clean linen, comfy sofas, and geyser hot water. Breakfast was complimentary with a tasty South Indian spread, and dinner via room service was delicious (though it took some time, worth the wait).
Being in a forest area, we did notice a few insects, but the staff handled everything promptly. Cable TV was fixed immediately when we had an issue. What stood out most was the staff’s helpfulness and warm service—they even arranged a campfire and tribal dance in the evening, which made the stay memorable.
Overall, a clean, comfortable, reasonable and well-managed place with excellent hospitality. It is a huge property too. Would happily stay here again on our next Araku trip!