A bed beside a glass door that opens to the balcony and palm trees

4 couple rooms, 2 triple rooms and 1 family room. Each couple and triple room has a private balcony.

The rooms

A guest room with a double bed, wardrobe and attached bathroom
A guest room
A private balcony with a table and chairs overlooking the trees
A private balcony
The family room with beds in a row under a tiled roof
The family room

Rates

₹2,500per person + GST

Accommodation and all meals included.

Lunch is served on demand and charged extra. Prices may vary on weekends and holidays.

Good to know

Arrival

  • Check-in and check-out

    Check-in at 11 AM. Check-out at 12 noon.

  • ID required

    Aadhaar or driving licence.

Booking

  • Booking

    50% advance to book. No refunds.

  • Group size

    Groups of up to 50 people.

  • Children

    Under 5 years: no charge. 5 to 10 years: half price.

House rules

  • Pets and alcohol

    No pets. No alcohol in the pool and dining areas.

  • Campfire

    7 PM to 10 PM.

Questions

What is the price per person?

₹2,500 per person + GST, including accommodation and all meals. Lunch is served on demand and charged extra. Prices may vary on weekends and holidays.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is at 11 AM and check-out is at 12 noon.

How many people can stay?

Groups of up to 50 people. There are 4 couple rooms and 2 triple rooms, each with a private balcony, and 1 family room for up to 14 people.

Do children have to pay?

Children under 5 years stay free of charge. Children aged 5 to 10 years are charged half price.

How do I book, and is the advance refundable?

A 50% advance is needed to book. Refunds are not given. Call or WhatsApp 96329 47331 to enquire.

Which ID is needed at check-in?

Guests need an Aadhaar card or a driving licence.

Are pets and alcohol allowed?

Pets are not allowed. Alcohol is not allowed in the pool and dining areas.

What facilities and activities are there?

A swimming pool, gaming room, snooker, carrom, bossaball (like hand football, played on a table), badminton, campfire from 7 PM to 10 PM, bicycles, Wi-Fi and parking.

How do I get to the homestay?

The nearest railway station is Chikkamagaluru, about 7.5 km away (about 20 minutes by road); a direct train runs daily from Bengaluru (Yesvantpur) and takes about 6 hours. By road it is about 250 km from Bengaluru (5 to 5.5 hours). The nearest airport is Mangaluru, about 155 km away (around 4 hours by road). Times are approximate.

Do you arrange sightseeing?

Yes. We offer custom sightseeing packages for 1, 2 or 3 days around Chikmagalur, planned around your group. Call or WhatsApp 96329 47331 to plan yours.

Where is Areca Ranches Homestay?

8QX7+3JW, Halenahalli, Chikkamagaluru, Karnataka 577101 (Chikmagalur).

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