Offering quiet street views, Dhanlaxmi Apartments is an accommodation set in Shimla, 2.3 km from Circular Road and 6.7 km from Jakhoo Gondola. The property has mountain and city views, and is 3.8 km from Victory Tunnel. The bed and breakfast features family rooms. Featuring a private bathroom, units at the bed and breakfast also feature free WiFi, while certain rooms also offer a terrace. Guests at the bed and breakfast can enjoy a vegetarian breakfast, and breakfast in the room is also available. As an added convenience, Dhanlaxmi Apartments offers packed lunches for guests to bring on excursions and other trips off-property. Sightseeing tours are available within easy reach of the property. Jakhu Temple is 6.7 km from the accommodation, while Indian Institute of Advanced Study is 8.1 km from the property. Simla Airport is 24 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Vegetarian

Free parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
and
2 sofa beds
2 single beds
and
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
9.1
Location
8.6
Free WiFi
9.4
High score for Shimla
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Ann
    Ireland Ireland
    Everything. It was like being part of a lovely family.Ankur and his parents especially his mammy were so inviting it was incredible. I was with 2 friends and we all agreed it was the best experience we had over our travels. Lovely bright rooms...
  • Jane
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We had such a lovely welcome from the whole family! Home cooked meals were absolutely delicious and the views from our balcony were stunning. The wonderful town of Shimla was within easy walking distance.
  • Teri1505
    South Africa South Africa
    Great location, family were king and helpful. Wonderful service and food! Rooms had an amazing view.
  • Teri1505
    South Africa South Africa
    The family were sweet and accommodating. They even upgraded my room and provided complimentary laundry and dinner one evening. Wonderful location for Shimla, great views from the rooms and very clean. Will definitely stay again.
  • Bianca
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Brilliant property with a wonderful host who went above and beyond to help us. We stayed here twice it was that good.
  • Ceylon_maverick
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    Everything is as it is advertised. This is a Homestay located in a hilly area of Shimla with a Magnificent view over the entire city. Rooms were spacious, clean and newly renovated. The road to the homestay is picturesque and filled with nature....
  • Malte
    India India
    Very familiar atmosphere. The family cared very much about all things and helped us wherever they could. When we got sick they even provided medicine and things to eat. Food was also good.
  • Dawei007
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The family are lovely and will do anything they can to make your stay as comfortable as possible. Helped me to book train tickets for journeys I was making later on my travels, so saved me a lot of hassle. (Even printed them off for me). Meals can...
  • Aju
    India India
    Perfect Homestay.good views from the property. Homely food was tasty.
  • K
    Krishna
    India India
    Everything about the stay was wonderful... The owner was exceptionally helpful... They treated us as family... They waited for us at night 11 and assisted us throughout the route ... It is very safe place to stay ... The food was also very...

Quality rating

This property is rated 3 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Hosted by SANJEEV SOOD

9.6
9.6
Host review score
Host review score
SANJEEV SOOD
Sitting at the foot of the north - west himalyas . Dhan lakshmi apartment enjoys beauityful views of the surrounding cedar forest and mountain.offering free WiFi , breakfast include in the room rate . Dhen lakshmi is less than 240 m from jakhoo Tempe and mail road 1.9 I'm state museum shimla air port 27 km away and railway station 3. Half km .
We are the hosts of this scenic home stay , A family of four. I being a housewife , my hubby is a businessman who also helps me to run the home stay , we are blessed with a son and daughter. Our motto is to treat our guests like our own family , people who visit us appreciate our hospitality and traditional culinary skills.
Green Cedar forest area around walking and hiking trails . Beautifull views of the mountains ranges and valley from the apartment
Languages spoken: English,Hindi

Property surroundings

Facilities of Dhanlaxmi Apartments
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
Outdoors
  • Terrace
Activities
  • Cooking class
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Horse riding
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
Food & Drink
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Breakfast in the room
Internet
Good free WiFi 29 Mbps. Suitable for streaming HD content and making video calls. Speed test carried out by the host.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking
Transport
  • Public transport tickets
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
    Additional charge
  • Trouser press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
General
  • Minimarket on site
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Hindi

House rules
Dhanlaxmi Apartments takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 12:00 to 22:00
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 10:00 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.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of Rs. 500 is required on arrival. That's about £4. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
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+ years
Extra bed upon request
Free

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
Check-in is only possible for guests aged between 18 and 60
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubMaestroUnionPay credit cardCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

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 Dhanlaxmi Apartments 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.

A damage deposit of Rs. 500 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Dhanlaxmi Apartments

  • The prices at Dhanlaxmi Apartments may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Guests staying at Dhanlaxmi Apartments can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Vegetarian

  • Yes, Dhanlaxmi Apartments is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Check-in at Dhanlaxmi Apartments is from 12:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Dhanlaxmi Apartments is 1.2 miles from the centre of Shimla. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Dhanlaxmi Apartments include:

    • Double
    • Family
    • Quadruple

  • Dhanlaxmi Apartments offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Horse riding
    • Walking tours
    • Bike tours
    • Cooking class