The Serai Kabini

The property is amazing! I personally like attention to detail and this property and service provided by staff was all about it. This property has huge landscape with limited accommodation which makes guest feel pleasant and peaceful and a real gateway from city crowd. As we talk about wide spread property, we will have to walk a bit from reception to rooms and then to amenities. We loved to walk as we can enjoy the nature, interestingly they offer bicycles too where we can be on our own to explore corners of the property (we enjoyed cycling too). They also have battery vehicles for pickup/drop from rooms. We stayed in water front villa, this suits nuclear family. It is but old now but well maintained. This villa has a balcony with breathtaking view of backwater and private space after balcony with hammock to relax in nature. Property offer coracle, kayaking and pedalo for free from 8am to 5pm. They also have sunset boat ride (charges apply) in the evening. They have a library and spa which we could not explore due to time constraints. A gift shop too with rare, classic and quality collections. Team here co-ordinates and arrange for safari. We chose land safari in jeep wherein they also offer boat safari. Safari was worth each penny as we the driver who took us for safari drive was very knowledgeable and was co-ordination with peers to show us all possible wild creatures. Jeep safari will take 2 - 3 hours and we strongly recommend this. Restaurant has decent options but can be improved and this takes off a star. Quality of food is good but taste can be enhanced to make it better. They have a in house pastry chef/baker who does job so well, food just melts and we will be blown. We tried cake, sandwich and croissants and were delicious. Staff here is truly amazing. They are always welcoming with a wide smile, understand guest needs and try to accommodate every single thing. Another sweet gesture was to decorate the room for us to celebrate birthday with a yummy cake. This was a surprise for us when we returned from safari. Not everyone does these things for ratings and tips and here in Serai Kabini we have one such incredible team. Thanks for everything☺️

Had a great stay at Serai Kabini. The rooms were high end and well maintained. An amazing feeling of relaxing in nature's lap. Every person there was polite and were hospitable. Mr. Mahesh was very helpful from the booking to checkout. ||The Safari was the best part. Had Mr. Chamaraj with us in the land safari. He is an expert. Thanks to him we could spot Tiger, Elephants and many more animals. |Coral rides were fantastic, Cycling was fun and they also gave a complimentary nature walk. ||Buffet breakfast had a vast spread and very delicious. Loved every item. ||The only thing that can be improved a bit is the restaurant service time. The food preparation can be quicker for sure. It would be great if a complimentary high tea can be included in package to make guests experience a complete 5 star experience.

Rooms are good. The food was very good. We really enjoyed our meals at all times. The property is completely surrounded by trees & and the water body on one side. We enjoyed the coracle ride, too. A few things that I did not like: The road leading up to the property is terrible. It really spoils your excitement right before you reach here. The presidential suite is not worth it. Jacuzzi (being one of the reasons for which we took) has cold water, so there was no relaxation as such.. The jacuzzi area was slippery as well, due to which we had a small accident. We visited back in Jan 2022. That time, there were a lot of webs on the property. Maybe due to covid.. I'm not sure. Overall, it was a decent stay, but I would really like to see some improvements. I have to mention this - some pictures uploaded here do not belong to this property but the Chickmangalur Serai property(I guess). Kindly take those down so that it is not a misrepresentation to people. We, too, saw those pics & ended up visiting.

One of a kind experience! The resort is top notch, with excellent service and care. Shout out to The river facing cottages (20 meters off the river bank) are serene with breathtaking views. The food is outstanding too, ask for the Champaran Mutton (not on the menu), it’s slow cooked (smoked) lamb…it’s to die for.||||The reason to be there is the safaris and the wildlife spotting. We did the van safari in Nagarhole forest reserve in the morning and spotted bison, sambar and spotted deer and lots of birds. We did the afternoon safari on the Kabini river and spotted sambar and spotted deer, a crocodile, a tusker elephant, wild boars on the river banks. Not native to these parts, we spotted a few Osprey’s too. Shout out to Chamraj!||||Loved every bit of our 2 days here, highly recommended!

I would not recommend staying at Serai Resort. Getting here is extremely inconvenient due to bad roads, and the resort itself is very old and poorly maintained. The rooms are dirty and feel like something out of a rundown hotel. This place is simply not worth the time or money. We came here to relax, but instead, we had to endure loud tree-cutting all day. Despite requesting four times for the noise to stop, the staff kept brushing us off, repeatedly saying it would end in “30 minutes,” yet it never did. The management seems completely unbothered by guest complaints and comfort. If I could, I would give this place a -5 star rating. It is nowhere near a true 5-star resort, and if they are claiming to be one, it’s completely misleading. Avoid this place if you’re looking for a clean, peaceful, and well-managed stay.

A Truly Exceptional Stay – 10/10! Serai is nothing short of spectacular! From the moment you step in, you’re welcomed by a breathtaking property, beautifully designed rooms, and delicious food that leaves you wanting more. But what truly sets Serai apart is its incredible staff. I’ve traveled to many places and stayed at numerous luxury properties, but the warmth, friendliness, and respect shown by the team here are unparalleled. They go above and beyond to make you feel special, ensuring every moment of your stay is comfortable and memorable. If you’re looking for the perfect getaway with top-notch service, look no further. Serai, Kabini is a 10/10 in every way! Can’t wait to visit again.

My stay at this hotel was perfect! The property is stunning, with big grounds and a serene atmosphere that made my visit unforgettable. The food was exceptional—every meal was great. What set this hotel apart, though, was the staff. They were incredibly kind, attentive, and went above and beyond to ensure my comfort. This is one of the best hospitality experiences I've had!

We celebrated the New Year at Serai Kabini and thoroughly enjoyed our 3-night stay. The staff were incredibly helpful, making our safari experience seamless and providing excellent support whenever we needed it. The New Year's Eve gala was a highlight, with a well-planned event that offered a private and enjoyable experience for each family. The live music provided a fantastic ambiance. We highly recommend Serai Kabini for its excellent service and memorable celebrations.