The Hive Cottage By Royal Collection Hotels

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Scored 8.9
Rated fabulous

Staff

9.4
  • Houses
  • Mountain view
  • Garden
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Private bathroom
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
  • Heating
  • Parking on site

Offering a mountain view, The Hive Cottage By Royal Collection Hotels is located in Nainital, 1.1 km from Nainital. Free WiFi is provided and free private parking is available on site. The accommodation has a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Towels are featured. Guests can enjoy a meal at the on-site restaurant. The property also offers packed lunches. Pantnagar Airport is 39 km from the property. Kathgodam railway station is 34 km from the property.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Breakfast info

Vegetarian

Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Abhirup
India India
“Excellent serene location away from hustle and bustle... Birds chirping, apure nature lovers paradise.. comfortable and clean stay.. great food and behaviour of staffs ... Total thumbs up 👍”
Divyanshu
India India
“The location is excellent, with the heritage house being well-maintained. However, only basic amenities are provided and breakfast was tasty though. The property is about 2.5 km from the mall road, which is walkable. While a direct cab might...”
Anil
India India
“Food was great, Staff was excellent, courteous and very eager to help and serve. Bathroom and rooms were clean and comfortable..Scenic spot with fresh air and good vibes. No city noises and pollution. Calm and serene. Best for lazy long...”
Aashna
Australia Australia
“Beautiful property very close to Naini lake. Great service and helpful staff. Rooms were neat and clean. Highly recommended. Food was delicious as well. They cook fresh food for each order and it's so good.”
Dev
India India
“Staff was very supportive and courteous. Food quality was excellent with a homely touch.”
Pilar
Indonesia Indonesia
“I loved the ambience of this former post office converted into a hotel. The look was very cozy and the food was good.”
Komal
India India
“Freshly prepared delicious food. Calm and quiet property with wonderful view of the hills. The staff was very courteous and helpful.”
Rohanshivi1
Sweden Sweden
“Nice heritage property. Very good staff and amazing food with room service. Good if you need to relax in a very quiet and green environment.”
Mahesh
India India
“Location of the property and connectivity to the near by location was very good. Also the amenities provided at the hotel also very good and family was very happy during the stay.”
Yogendra
India India
“Very good heritage building , originally a british post office built in 1860, very nice atmosphere, awesome hospitality, just 1.5 km to mall road.. Sotrongly Recommend 💐”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Royal collection Hotel & Resorts

Company review score: 9.5Based on 1,028 reviews from 314 properties
314 managed properties

Company information

Hi, I am Aman, Marketing and Reservations Manager of The Hive Cottage, Nainital. At the Hive, we always try to fulfill your needs and expectations. You can share your feedback with us as it will be helpful for us to serve everyone even better. The Hive Cottage staff is waiting to welcome you.

Property information

I would like to introduce The Hive Cottage, Nainital. The Hive is a heritage luxury cottage with all modern facilities. It was used by Christopher William Corbett, the father of legendary Jim Corbett as post office, the first of its kind in Kumaon. Currently it is owned by Dr. Ranjeet Bhargava, grandson of legendary Munshi Naval Kishore of Lucknow. It is situated in Ayarpatta hills. Many tourist places are nearby to the Hive like Cave Gardens, Bara Patthar, Lovers Point, waterfall, Himalaya Darshan and much more. It is just 1.5 km away from Naini lake and mall road. This is a perfect place for a small family group or friends group. Maximum 20 guests can be accommodated in the Hive at the same time. It is safe place for small kids. The environment of the Hive is very comfortable and noise free. You can enjoy the true natural beauty of this hill station here. We are waiting to welcome and serve you!

Neighbourhood information

At just 1.5 km away you can enjoy boating. shopping, evening walk at the Mall Road (the road covering the lake). You can go for the rope way, High Altitude Zoo, Raj Bhawan nearby. At around 15-30 km: Bhowali Ghorakhal Temple, Bhimtal, Hanuman Temple, Naukuchiyatal, Sattal. 1- 10 km away you can enjoy Cave Garden. Bara Patthar, Horse Riding, Snow View Point, waterfall.

Languages spoken

English,Hindi

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    Indian
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Traditional

House rules

The Hive Cottage By Royal Collection Hotels takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 13:00 to 22:30
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:00
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.
Curfew
Entry to the property will be closed between the hours of 23:00 and 05:00
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 5 years
Cot upon request
Free
6 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
Rs. 750 per child, per night
13+ years
Extra bed upon request
Rs. 1,000 per person, per night

Prices for cots and 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 and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Accepted payment methods
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Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform The Hive Cottage By Royal Collection Hotels 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.

In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.