Pankhabari Road, Makaibari Tea Estate, P.O. P.S – Kurseong District, 734203 Darjeeling, India
#2 of 81 hotels in Darjeeling
Guests' ChoiceBased on 127 hotel reviews
9.0Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.5
Location
9.0
Facilities
9.0
Staff
9.3
Value for money
8.3
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End of dialog contentReviewed: August 3, 2025
Torsten
GermanyAlthough you’re right in the middle of one of the most famous tea regions and located very close to a famous tea estate (Makaibari) the hotel only offers simple tea bags for breakfast instead of lose tea leaves …
The quiet location and the amenities of the hotel
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: July 23, 2025
Pinaki
United Arab EmiratesVery nice location and well maintained resort /hotel and the amenities are excellent.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: May 27, 2025
Praveen
IndiaNothing at all
They do all to make us comfortable ... Wonderful experience !
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: April 5, 2025
Rajkumar
United Arab EmiratesInside n surroundings
Location
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: March 8, 2025
Guy
FranceWoud be perfect if there was a bath instead of only shower in the huge bathroom
Excellent comfort
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 23, 2025
Kevin
United KingdomIf you are English I wouldn’t attend the tea tasting unless you like to be shamed and embarrassed
Beautiful property, fabulous staff, amazing spa and treatments
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 19, 2025
Party
IndiaAmazing property with great views and exceptional hospitality.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 4, 2025
Adreyo
IndiaBreakfast selection could have been better.
The resort was charming and lovely. The restaurant had a wonderful old-world feel to it. High tea was a nice touch
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 4, 2025
Anirudh
IndiaThe location of the property is just too good. The staff is so courteous and helpful. Special mention to Mr. Mrinmoy (in the back office) & Mr. Mahesh (at the reception). They did all they could to make our stay special and memorable. The Chia Verandah is the best place for evening snacks withn a splendid view
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 31, 2025
Manish
IndiaThe acoustics of the restaurant, bar and lobby is aweful. You have to do acoustic treatment to make sure that the halls work well with music etc.
Excellent location Super cooperative staff A lot of activities within the hotel High tea was super nice
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 8, 2025
Andrew
Hong KongThere was nothing we disliked. The bathroom door made a creaking noise and we couldn’t get the TV channels to work, but this is merely nitpicking.
Unsurpassable location in an organic tea garden, superb facilities and activities such as a yoga session, excellent catering services and professional staff.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 1, 2025
Sudipta
IndiaIt is little expensive than the property
Location and room
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: December 29, 2024
Anand
IndiaSome of the dishes in the breakfast buffet weren't up to the mark.
Overall experience, views and hospitality
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: December 26, 2024
Mansi
United StatesSlightly uncomfortable because of limited lifts accessibility.
Amazing views !
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: November 17, 2024
Priyanka
IndiaRoom rents could be better value for money
Great location in the heart of a tea estate. Courteous staff with nice facilities even for senior citizens.
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: November 6, 2024
Marina
SwitzerlandIt’s a bit isolated - advantage and disadvantage
Stylish rooms- good restaurant- friendly staff- In the middle of a tea plantation with guided tours- excellent guide! tea tasting is entertaining and very interesting . Beautiful lobby
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: September 30, 2024
Uma
IndiaNothing!
Prety nice!
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: September 18, 2024
Monideepa
IndiaBreakfast had varied options and was good
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: August 5, 2024
Ashish
United Arab EmiratesJust one thing, accessibility for elderly.
Location.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: July 1, 2024
Raviinder
IndiaLittle late service No himalaya water
Staff is excellent Location Food is also good
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: June 21, 2024
Prerna
IndiaNothing to dislike.
Everything
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: April 29, 2024
Burzin
IndiaThe food quality was extremely underwhelming. Also, its a place in the hills in a tea estate. Would have been great if the management didn't think it necessary to have singers crooning in the garden parties well into the night.
The location was amazing for a quiet getaway, the parties in the lawn notwithstanding. Its a great place if you want to stay in the hotel, but for everything else you need to have a car. Also, the restaurant needs a major improvement. Myt wife got food poisoning on the second day and the food was completely underwhelming. The place is situated in a tea estate, the least that could be done was to give good tea. But alas, that was not the case at all.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 9, 2024
Dinesh
IndiaWell, I didn't know if I should be writing this, but since I love Taj, I thought this would provide good valued and honest feedback. The food is not at all up to the level of Taj. I hope u get the message that food is an integral part of hospitality and carries a lot of marks.
The location of Taj Chia kutir in Kurseong is absolutely amazing, It is approximately an hour drive from Bagdogra Airport, which is the plus point. View from the valley view room is amazing, the sun rise in the morning is picturesque. The rooms are clean and spacious. The staff is good, be it Room service, Reception, Resturant Spa, Bar the hospitality is embedded in their soul and that's the best thing about Taj, they want to take care of you they want to give you the best, they host you so well. The brand Taj is the icon of hospitality and shows the culture of true India. I loved Taj Chia Kutir, I would have loved to give it a 10 rating it just missed.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: February 2, 2024
Maharshi
United Arab EmiratesThe water went out in the morning, the room heater was not available as it was a shared one used by other rooms.
The stay was fantastic... The property, the view from our room, warm behavior of all the stuffs there, the ambiance, the evening live music at the bar, all the foods, high tea, the garden visit, the tea factory visit and many more... everything was so good that we will cherish them all our lives, specially they surprised us with a beautiful decorations and a birthday cake for my son, has touched our heart.
Stayed in December 2023
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