Magnolia Estates & Resort — Hotel in Karnataka

Being cooped up inside our homes for the past year and a half, we were craving for a nice and safe getaway. A place where we could take our masks off and breathe in the fresh air. When we checked the pictures of the property on their social media handles, we were completely sold on it. Two weeks later we were driving to Coorg from Bangalore to enjoy our stay at Magnolia Estate & Resort.

The verdant coffee estate is spread over 100 acres, has only 22 cottages to ensure the guests enjoy lots of open spaces, and (so this is the best part….) has two picturesque lakes inside the campus only.

Our 800 square feet “plantation cottage” offered great views of the coffee estate from the room windows and the portico. The amenities of the room include a coffee/tea maker, well-stocked mini-fridge, 32-inch Led Tv, 24/7 hot water, and toiletries. For our kids, they put a separate comfortable bed for the night. The mobile signals are not good inside the room, though you get it at the sitting area outside the room, at the reception, and certain other areas in the property. But trust me, we never complained about the connectivity as that’s how one should enjoy a holiday with nature.

The resort hands you a small mobile phone though, with pre-stored numbers to contact them for any kind of room service. After freshening up, we decided to scout out the place. Here I must mention, though you could either cycle around or request for their vehicular transport, the best way to explore the place is on foot. well laid out roads within the campus take you to various amenities and beautiful sites of the estate.

We had an early dinner that day at their in-house restaurant – Peppervine. The food is freshly prepared, so you can expect a little delay for your order to reach your table ( during breakfast they had a buffet). The guests can enjoy all the three meals here, with cuisines that ranged from vegetarian, non-vegetarian, corgi, tandoori and continental. after enjoying the sumptuous meal, we came back to the comfort of our room.

Once the night set in and it became quiet around, all one could hear is the sounds of crickets and wind in the trees. after we tucked the kids in the bed, we went for a walk. Walking on the dimly lit pathways under the starry sky I felt an aura of tranquillity; a commodity hard to find in the fast-paced city life.

We spent the first half of the next morning at the clubhouse that houses a mini library, movies and music cd’s collection, billiards table, indoor board games and outdoor court games -badminton and basketball. The staff readily provided us with the equipment to play badminton.

Thereafter, we enjoyed cycling around the sprawling campus ( available at the clubhouse) and taking a dip in the swimming pool.

Later during the day, we decided to go to Emerald lake. The kids were more than happy playing in the clubhouse, so we left them to enjoy there. Since it had started drizzling again and the way to the lake tends to get slushy ( the road to the Turquoise lake is tarred though), a staff member offered to guide us to the place.

On the whole, our two days at Magnolia Resort Coorg were quite enjoyable. Loitering amidst the varying levels of green vegetation, soaking in the beautiful nature, and enjoying the slow-paced holiday – is how I would like to sum up my...

I found about this resort through Instagram ads & contacted the manager through Instagram & phone contact. The booking procedure was smooth & the manager updated us with all the required details, including the map location on the day of check-in. The resort entrance is along the main road, hence can be easily located. There is a separate parking space a little away from the main area from where there is pick-up & drop facility. The resort is surrounded by beautiful coffee plantation along with different spices & floral varieties. The scenery & cool breeze made us feel relaxed & took us to a different world! Receptionist welcomed us with a passion fruit drink & explained us in brief about the facilities in resort & accommodation. Keypad phone was provided for room service contact & we were taken to our cottage. There are 24 cottages and a heritage villa in the premises. The cottage we got is very spacious with all the basic requirements & felt like we were in another home. It is surrounded by greenery all over. The birds chirping during the day & insect sounds at night felt peaceful! The huge windows in the cottage had mosquito nets so we could keep it open all day, letting natural cool breeze across the room instead of ceiling fans. Beds were comfortable to sleep like a baby! Bathroom was very spacious, clean & hygienic with the basic toiletries. In overall, a well facilitated cottage for a comfortable stay. There are 2 restaurants in the premises, Peppervine (Indian restaurant) & la Trattoria (Italian restaurant), both providing yummy & healthy food prepared with organic ingredients from the farm in resort. Buffet Breakfast is complimentary for the guests. Both restaurants provide freshly brewed coffee all day. There are no alcoholic drinks provided in any of the restaurants, making the place family friendly & safe! They have bonfire and barbecue facility outside peppervine restaurant. The retreat (recreation club) has a library, indoor games, cycles, badminton court & ozone water swimming pool, which are all in good condition. There are mini conference halls for office meetings. They also have homegrown spices, coffee beans & powder, pickles, passion fruit squash, honey, handmade soaps & shampoos for sale. The premises is surrounded by coffee plantation where you could go for a peaceful nature walk & also they have sunrise trekking trip to Arji hills. Greenery & cool breeze, along with birds chirping & insect sounds gives relaxing feel to our stressed minds! There are 2 lakes within the plantation with beautiful views. The staffs are very polite & helpful, making us feel like home away from home! On the whole, we had a very good, solace like experience in the resort for 1 night stay & wished we extended it to another night to explore the nature and experience the peace for some more time! Highly recommended for everyone who wants some relaxation break, be it with...

I recently had the pleasure of staying at Magnolia Estates and Resorts, and overall, it was a great experience. The property is huge and offers stunning views of the surrounding coffee estate and nature. The resort has its own cab service, which makes getting around easy, and is perfect for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.

The facilities offered by the resort are excellent, with a range of indoor and outdoor games and sports available for guests to enjoy. The swimming pool is well-maintained and offers a refreshing escape from the heat. The rooms are also astonishingly huge, with a living space and dining space too. They are neat and clean, and each room has an attached backyard that opens up to the coffee plantations, which is a unique experience.

The daily “plantation walk” offered by the resort is an excellent way to explore the entire resort and learn about the local coffee plantation. The trek excursions to a nearby hill are also a great way to get some exercise and enjoy the stunning scenery.

However, there are some downsides to the resort. The food is average and can be quite costly, which may not suit everyone's budget. Additionally, outside food is not allowed, which limits the options for guests. The location of the resort is a bit off track and far from the main town of Virajpet, which can make it difficult to explore the area. The rooms are also cottages with no cemented roofs, which means that there are chances that water may leak from the roof during rains. In my case, it leaked inside my cottage in the bathroom as well as in a spot next to the bed.

Overall, I would definitely recommend Magnolia Estates and Resorts to families and couples who are looking for a relaxing and peaceful getaway close to nature. The resort offers excellent facilities and a unique experience, with stunning views of the surrounding...