Gitanjali Homestay

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Scored 9.1
Rated superb

Staff

9.4

About this property

Spacious Accommodation: Gitanjali Homestay in Mysore offers spacious, recently renovated rooms with private bathrooms. Each room features air-conditioning, a patio, and garden views. Modern Amenities: Guests enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and free on-site private parking. Additional facilities include menus for special diets, outdoor seating, room service, bike and car hire, and yoga classes. Convenient Location: Located 12 km from Mysore Airport, the homestay is near attractions such as Mysore Palace (6 km), Brindavan Garden (27 km), and Chamundi Vihar Stadium (5 km). Guests appreciate the quietness of the area and the host.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Room service
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

    • Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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2 single beds
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1 double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Svenja
    Germany Germany
    “We loved our stay. Beautiful space, amazing garden, delicious breakfast, lovely hosts. It felt like a retreat within the hustle and bustle of the city.”
  • Marie-christine
    Germany Germany
    “The Breakfast in the beautiful garden was delicious - The room was nice and the owners very pleasant.”
  • Prue
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “A tranquil location where the only sounds are peacocks, squirrels and birds singing, bit short trip into the middle of Mysore. Delicious breakfast and very helpful owner & family.”
  • Tina
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Really lovely comfortable Homestay. Felt very welcomed.”
  • Aditi
    India India
    “Good food, beautiful place to stay, great location.”
  • Giulia
    Italy Italy
    “The owner yamuna was very kind and always available for any queries. She gave us a lot of good recommendations for sightseeing and restaurants which we truly enjoyed. The homestay is lovely and surrounded by nature, it is truly peaceful. Thank you...”
  • Sandeep
    India India
    “Perfect homestay with a chill, laid-back vibe and a peaceful garden. Rooms are squeaky clean with a nice sit-out area. Common area is in the middle of the garden with well-equipped cutlery, card games and microwave oven. We stayed for 2 nights and...”
  • Abhilash
    India India
    “The property was maintained very well. It's a beautiful place and they have made sure all the requirements of the guest are met - plates, spoons, dustbin, board games, towels, hammock and more. The host was very warm and always approachable.”
  • Praveen
    India India
    “nice, clean, calm place to relax. good staff and a decent breakfast. owners dogs on the property which are extremely well behaved and friendly. A treat for dog lovers.”
  • Deshpande
    India India
    “Good hostel,cleanliness, calm and beautiful garden.”

Hosted by Yamuna Achaiah

9.4
Host review score
Yamuna Achaiah
With just 5 cosy rooms and large gardens all over the Property, our home offers a relaxing, green, peaceful ambience for guests to unwind and relax. With 80+ documented species of birds and a variety of flora and fauna, we are the perfect get away from the hustle and bustle of the City. We operate only as a Bed & Breakfast . We do not serve Lunch or Dinner at the Homestay. Delivery of Home cooked meals is possible with advance notice. Restaurant food can be ordered on Swiggy or Zomato. Crockery, Cutlery, Drinking water, Refrigerator and Microwave are available in the common dining area. Infant food can be organised here with prior notice at a nominal cost. We have two friendly dogs on the property which are never tied up. We have two small water bodies on the property which are not covered. Children need to be supervised by their parents at all times. As we are in a Natural surrounding, the guests are requested to keep the room mesh door closed to avoid reptiles and insects. It is not advisable to walk outside the property post 07:00 pm as we sometimes have wild boar coming from Chamundi Hills Staff and Manager are available from 07;00 am to 06:00 p.m. From 06;00 to 09;00 p.m In case of any urgent requirements Yamuna or Mersiya may be contacted. We do not have accomodation for drivers or guests maids, There is ample parking within the property for self driven vehicles. Cars with drivers may be parked adjacent to the property. Autos and Taxis can be ordered through Ola/Uber. We also have our own contacts for Autos and travel service which can arrange taxis.
Our guests are made to feel part of the family and will experience Indian hospitality at its best. We are able to share aspects about the Kodava and Parsi Culture and enjoy conversations about all aspects of our fascinating Country. Above all, we look forward to our guests experiencing the warmth and the soul of the real India. Yoga and Cookery classes on request add to the local experience.
We are located at the foot of the Chamundi hills, barely 2.5km from the Zoo and city center. We have famous Ayurvedic Spa treatments next door and the Golf Club, Sports Club, Windflower and Lalitha Mahal Palace hotel are our immediate neighbours. The main Mysore Palace, Jaganmohan Art Gallery and a host of activities/shopping and sight seeing are easily accessible. It is a great area for walking, running ,cycling, and bird watching .
Languages spoken: English,Hindi,Kannada,Malayalam,Tamil

Property surroundings

House rules

Gitanjali Homestay takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 18:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 10:30 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 12 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

12+ years
Extra bed upon request
Rs. 1,500 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 07:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Gitanjali Homestay in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travellers, during dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be cancelled on arrival.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

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