Hotel Daulat Refreshment — Restaurant in Maharashtra

A Fading Star on the Highway

There was a time when Daulat was synonymous with comfort and quality on the highway—a must-stop destination for travelers craving good food and a clean, refreshing break. Sadly, those glory days are now a distant memory.

The most glaring issue is the lack of cleanliness, particularly in the restrooms. What used to be a highlight for travelers seeking a hygienic stopover has now become a source of frustration. The toilets are unkempt, with poor maintenance and an unpleasant smell that can overshadow any positive aspects of the visit.

The food, once renowned for its taste and freshness, is now decidedly mediocre. The flavors are uninspiring, and the quality feels like an afterthought. Add to this a lackluster service experience—staff members seem indifferent, and the overall atmosphere lacks the warmth it used to have.

However, Daulat still holds some practical appeal, mainly due to its convenient location and ample parking. If you find yourself with no better alternatives, it can serve as a functional pit stop. But if you’re looking for a memorable meal or a pleasant break, it’s unlikely to meet your expectations.

Daulat is now a shadow of its former self, and it’s disappointing to see a place with such potential fall by the wayside. Here's hoping the management takes serious steps to bring back the standards that once made it a favorite...

Hotel Daulat Refreshment is a perfect pitstop on the Pune–Nashik highway for anyone looking for fresh, tasty, and homely food during their journey. The location is convenient, easy to spot from the road, and has ample space for a comfortable break.

The food here is simple yet flavorful – exactly what you want on a road trip. Freshly made poha, upma, misal, and tea are served hot and in generous portions. The taste feels homely, and the freshness is evident in every bite. Their tea is especially refreshing and gives you that much-needed energy boost before you continue your drive.

The place is clean and well-maintained, with seating that’s comfortable enough for a quick stop. Service is fast, and the staff is friendly and polite, ensuring you don’t waste time waiting, especially if you’re on a schedule.

It’s not a fancy restaurant, but it delivers where it matters – good taste, cleanliness, quick service, and reasonable prices. Definitely a recommended halt if you’re traveling between Pune and Nashik and want a light, satisfying meal without compromising on...

Stopped over for a short break on our way from Pune to Nashik.

The restaurant has ample parking.

We ordered salted lassi, masala chaas and kothambir wadi. Staff was well mannered and efficient. We may have hardly waited for 5 minutes for our order.

The chaas was more like mattha. The thicker version of the usual chaas that we have. Not complaining as i loved it. Although it was 'masala' chaas , it was not spicy.. it had the right amount of masala :)

And the kothambir wadi was out of this world! The wadas were literally "stuffed" with kothambir / coriander leaves...n it was very crispy...and of course quite tasty. Only thing we missed was a chutney. We were served ketchup instead.

Washroom review Now coming to the washrooms. Both the men's and women's washrooms were sparkling clean. The women's washroom has a huge full length mirror n many other smaller mirrors. Also the women's washroom had Indian as well as Western commodes with working flushes n ample number of wash basins.

All in all, we left the place as happy and...