Stayed at Viola Beacon Resort, Lonavla recently and had a mixed experience.
On the positive side, the rooms were spotless, and room service was excellent — clean, comfortable, and well-maintained throughout our stay.
However, the difference between deluxe and executive rooms is minimal, with the only real addition being a balcony that isn’t useful, especially during the rainy season.
The restaurant was a major letdown. The food quality was poor, and the breakfast spread was very limited, which was disappointing for a resort-level property.
The pool is another feature that loses value during monsoon, as it’s practically unusable in the rain.
Overall, while the rooms and cleanliness were impressive, the dining experience, irrelevant room upgrades, and seasonal limitations of amenities make it hard to fully recommend. It's okay for a short stay if you're not relying on the food or facilities.
Viola Beacon Resort Lonavala has replied on Sat Oct 04 22:38:05 IST 2025
Dear Mantosh Panda,
We appreciate your detailed feedback about your recent stay at Viola Beacon Resort. It's heartening to know you found our rooms satisfactory. We strive to provide an impeccable environment of cleanliness, comfort and quality service. We took note, however, of your concern about the deluxe and executive rooms. We acknowledge the seasonal limitations and understand the inconvenience experienced during the rainy season. Moving forward, we will work in making sure every feature adds value to all types of weather conditions. The quality of our restaurant is one of our main priorities, so we’re saddened to hear we did not meet your expectations for cuisine and variety, especially for breakfast. Rest assured, your insight would help us improve our services in this department. It's unfortunate that the pool could not be used due to the rain, we understand how this could reduce the enjoyment of your stay. We hope the improvements we plan can win over your heart next time you need a place to stay in Lonavla. We strive to make our guests' experience a positive one. Your contribution aids us in that process.
Dinesh Prasad
General Manager