The Ayali, Rishikesh

Mr. Ravi Verma was more than happy to help. I had checked with him a couple of times before booking the place. He also helped me throughout the stay (my doubts in itinerary) and assured me Rishikesh is a safe for a solo traveller. My initial hesitation was of booking this place instead of a well known hotel and am glad I stayed here. The boys who looked after my food were very courteous. They weren't intrusive at all. The rooms are spacious, clean, and the villa also has an amazing view. Best place to read, write and sip your Masala chai and just sink in the view. Thank you, Ayali team for making my trip so memorable, and pleasurable.

Edited 2 months ago

Indeed it was an amazing experience at this Beautiful resort. We had an amazing time. Food was very delicious and fresh. It was a long journey from Jodhpur to Rishikesh but we were made feel like our own home. Front office Team was great ana attended us very professionally. Rooms are very Beautiful and clean offers spectacular view. Overall a great place and must visit for a relaxing stay.

2 years ago

Blatant Lies right from Listings right down to Phone Calls. Photos are misleading, selling rooms at whatever price as per availabilty and after sizing the client. Location is very far from River Ganga and the walkway looks like a back alley. We called and they confirmed they have a bathtub, we found 3rd grade bathroom with hair in toilet seat upon arrival. Booked the deluxe room but were asked to take the ordinary one. The staff have no idea which room is which and sold at which rate. Although the staff is polite but all they are after is your money - do you want rafting, food, water ? All in all a pathetic experience, the place seems haunted at night. The pictures are absolutely misleading. The patio furniture is rotting. It's a place for those trying to hide from the world.

2 years ago

My stay at the resort exceeded all expectations. The standout feature was undoubtedly the exceptional staff. Their unwavering politeness and genuine willingness to cater to every need truly elevated the experience. The resort’s idyllic location, nestled right alongside the serene river, provided a picturesque backdrop that enhanced the overall ambiance. One aspect that deserves special mention is the culinary journey I embarked on during my stay. The food was not just good; it was a gastronomic delight that added an extra layer of satisfaction to my getaway. The resort’s attention to detail in every aspect, including their delectable cuisine, truly sets them apart. I’m eagerly anticipating the opportunity to return to this remarkable resort and relive the perfect blend of impeccable service, breathtaking location, and delectable dining.

2 years ago

Located in probably the best residential colony in Rishikesh- Ganga Vatika, Sandeep's place was a home away from home. What made my stay even better was the wonderful supporting staff especially Abhishek & Zoran. I had such lovely conversations with them. Zoran who is an Ayurveda, Yoga & Meditation expert did a detailed horoscope reading for me. Such a lovely gesture! The property also has an in-house cook and one can request him to prepare the meals on a chargeable basis. Recommended!!

a year ago

The property was flanked between two main roads, each one leading to a bridge, The Ram Jhula on one road, and the Laxman Jhula on the other road, to get across the river. The bridges were approximately 500 mtrs and 1 km away from the property respectively, making it very conveniently located, in a quiet, peaceful neighbourhood. The property was clean, and common area lawns were nicely landscaped and well maintained. The staff, two young men, Sohan and Manish were the care-takers and cooks, who made fresh, tasty food whenever we ordered it. And the Manager, Mr Ravi Varma was ever-so-kind and caring and went beyond his duty to make us comfortable and helped us with just about anything. We felt at home during our stay at The Ayali. I would recommend it to anyone. Our room was "The Shivalik".... it had a lot of natural light from two large windows along two sides of the room, a large bathroom and a lovely balcony overlooking the beautifully landscaped central garden among the row-houses in the property.

6 years ago

We stayed at the Ayali in Rishikesh for 3 nights. Our room in cottage C9 - the Shivalik was the best room since it had a lot of sunshine streaming into it from 2 large windows. We liked the old-world charm of the place and it was neat and clean with a balcony and also a terrace. ||||Fresh food was prepared by two young staff members - Sohan and Manish and it was finger-licking good at very reasonable rates. ||||The location of Ayali is very convenient since a short cut down the hill led us to the main street below from where we could walk to the Ram Jhoola or take a rickshaw on sharing basis - though those were a bit difficult to come by. It is a bit of a climb uphill to get back and we had to walk quite a lot to reach different places we visited, but we were able to explore the city better on foot. ||||Mr Ravi Varma the young manager of Ayali was extremely pleasant, kind and very very helpful and obliging. He even arranged for a carton for us on the last day since we had excess baggage. He went beyond the call of duty to ensure we had a very good, comfortable stay there. Thanks to him and his staff members.

6 years ago

Overall ambience is good. Very peaceful and along with supportive and considerate staff it makes the overall experience very pleasurable.. you can order the dish of your desire , chef prakash cooks tasty and gut friendly food. I had a good time here. It's near to river Ganges. Shobhit , Rahul, Yogesh etc. I would say all makes your stay memorable with there courteous service and support. For kids you have ample space to play cricket, badminton etc.

2 years ago