Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Hoysala Village Resort is a heritage-style property spread across 7 acres in Hassan, Karnataka, featuring trees aged 50 to 100 years, a 1.5-acre man-made lake, an organic farm, and 59 guest rooms decorated with traditional Athangudi tiles. The resort has been operating for over 25 years.

The resort is located at J.H. Kere Post, Belur Road, Handinkere Village, Hassan, Karnataka. The property sits approximately 9 km from Hassan city centre, surrounded by countryside landscapes and within easy reach of Hoysala-era heritage temples.

The resort is about 190 km from Bangalore, approximately a 3 to 4-hour drive via road. Guests also have the option of travelling by train to Hassan Junction, which is approximately 9 km from the resort.

The resort has 59 guest rooms across 7 categories, ranging from 500 sq. ft. Heritage Premium Cottage to the 1,300 sq. ft. Malnad Attic Suite.

Yes. The resort offers a swimming pool with a separate toddlers' pool, an activity centre with indoor and outdoor games, and nature walks.

Yes. The property gives the highest importance to sustainable practises like rainwater harvesting, energy saving, organic landscaping, and has developed its own manmade lake in 3.0 acres, supporting the neighbourhood by improving the discharge of water for farm activities. Wet waste composting, coconut oil-fuelled traditional lamps, and natural building materials, including mud blocks for the construction, rehabilitated wood and locally sourced coconut thatch. The property supports 128 bird species within its grounds. Creating naturel environment friendly environment, including green stages for major events, like marriages and engagement ceremonies.

The resort offers 4 room categories:

• Heritage Premium Cottage: 500 - 600 sq. ft.
• Jacuzzi Villa: 900 - 1300 sq. ft.
• Malnad Palace Suite: 900 - 1,100 sq. ft.
• Malnad Attic Suite: 1,300 - 1600 sq. ft.

The Malnad Attic Suite is our largest accommodation at 1,300 sq. ft. It features a unique attic-style design with a copper bathtub, expansive living space, and scenic views from the attic. Step onto the wooden-panelled balcony and unwind while soaking in the serene surroundings.

Yes. Our Jacuzzi Villa spans 900 sq. ft. and features a private Jacuzzi, elegant interiors, and a private verandah or terrace.

The Heritage Premium Cottage covers 500 - 600 sq. ft. and accommodates up to 3 guests. It features a private sit-out / balcony with a green garden view, a wooden-panelled deck, a traditional four-poster bed, and a antic bed single bed. By creating a serene space to relax amidst nature.

Yes. The resort offers a special category called: Heritage Premium Cottages (500-600 sq. ft.). The cottage features a private balcony area including traditional seating with garden views.

The Malnad Palace Suite spans 900 - 1,100 sq. ft. and features a large living room, bedroom with a traditional four-poster bed, antic four poster single bed, exclusive nature room with large bathroom, traditional Almera for clothing, including a traditional copper bathtub, with rural heritage interiors combining heritage-inspired grandeur with modern comfort for up to 3 guests.

The Malnad Attic Suite covers 1,300 - 1600 sq. ft. and features a large living room, bedroom with traditional four poster bed, antic four poster single bed, exclusive nature room with large bathroom, traditional Almera for clothing including traditional copper bathtub including one more duplex bedroom with traditional cot including sitting area with and features a distinctive attic-style design, natural living space, and elevated views of the resort landscape, accommodating up to 6 guests.

The resort offers 2 dining venues:

• Kokum Restaurant and Bar (indoor multi-cuisine with bar)
• Garden Restaurant (outdoor multi-cuisine with barbecue and tandoori)

Yes. The resort has a family-friendly swimming pool with a separate toddlers' pool, deck chairs, and shaded canopies.

Yes. The spa offers authentic/traditional Ayurvedic therapies through a highly trained therapist, especially from the Malabar region.

Yes. The activity centre, situated in a thatch-roof building, offers indoor and outdoor games with 20,000 lush green lawn area, suitable for families, children, and large groups, including for major events.

The property offers various experiences like world heritage monumental tours, heritage walk to temple, walking in water, including fishing in Shettihalli Church, special coffee estate tour, group/family tour to spice garden, complete coffee trail experience in Lakshmi Coffee Curing Centre. Spiritual walk in lake bed area near Doddagaddavalli Lakshmi Temple, visit to Shravanabelagola, Belavadi temple, Pushpa Giri hills birdwatching, rural safari through bullock cart, cooking classes, spiritual ceremonies, craft workshops, romantic dining in tree home, Machan, Malnad Mantapa and poolside.

Yes. The special guided tours cover world heritage sites of Chennakeshava Temple in Belur (approximately 32 km), Halebeedu temples (approximately 25 km), Veeranarayana Temple in Belavadi (approximately 37 km), and Lakshmi Devi Temple in Doddagaddavalli (approximately 13 km).

Yes. As per the latest guest review, Hoysala Village provides homes to at least 128 bird species, and we are working to improve the numbers by creating bird bathing areas in 7 strategic peaceful places. The Nature Walk in nearby villages also covers bird-watching areas in different traditional trees.

Yes. We are providing a rural safari in an antique bullock cart with a fixed departure program to nearby villages as a morning and evening session for a special experience.

Yes. We have specially developed Malnad / Coastal Grandma cuisine as a special menu for a cooking class for guests preparing in firewood (saving energy, waste to wealth).

Yes. The spiritual experiences include Sai Aradhana (a devotional gathering for Shirdi Sai Baba), Divine Bovine (Gou Pooja ceremony with the sacred cow Lakshmi), and The Sacred Confluence (lamp lighting and prayers beneath Neem and Peepal trees).

Cricket, badminton, volleyball, and pool throwball are available on the resort grounds.

Yes. The resort offers both indoor and outdoor wedding venues with a traditional green sustainable stage, homa kundams, and Dravidian-style architectural elements. The property specialises in South Indian traditional-style celebrations.

The resort has 2 dedicated event venues:

• Green lawn area of 22,000 sq. ft near the activity area(outdoor)
• Green Lawn area of 12,000 sq. ft. next to the main stage (outdoor)
• The Tambulam hall, 5000 sq. ft. (indoor)
• The Malnad Mantapa, including 1000 sq. ft. (indoor/outdoor)

Yes. The resort offers 3 dedicated meeting spaces: The Tambulam (120 guests), Malnad Palace Hall (50 guests), and Malnad Palace Board Room (20 guests), and Tree Home (15 guests), suitable for conferences, workshops, and corporate meetings.

The Malnad Palace Hall covers 1,500 sq. ft. and accommodates up to 50 -75 guests.

Yes. The Malnad Palace Board Room spans 420 sq. ft. and seats up to 20 guests.

The Tambulam accommodates up to 120 -150 guests in theatre seating.

Yes. The resort combines meeting facilities with team-building activities, including outdoor sports (cricket, badminton, volleyball), nature walks, heritage tours, cooking classes, and bullock cart rides across the 7-acre property.

The resort is approximately 209 km from Kempegowda International Airport in Bangalore. The drive takes approximately 4 hours by road.

The resort is approximately 9 km from Hassan Junction Railway Station, providing convenient access for guests travelling by train.

Our resort is approximately 9 km from Hassan KSRTC Bus Stand, offering easy access for guests arriving by bus from Bangalore, Mysore, or other Karnataka destinations.

Guests drive 190 km via the Bangalore-Hassan highway, taking approximately 3 to 4 hours. Alternatively, trains to Hassan Junction run regularly from Bangalore, and the resort is approximately 9 km from the station.

Yes. The World Heritage Monumental Sites of Belur (Chennakeshava Temple) are approximately 32 km from the resort, and Halebeedu (Hoysaleswara Temple) is approximately 25 km / driving time 30min.

Chennakeshava Temple in Belur is approximately 32 km from the resort. This 12th-century Hoysala-era temple is renowned for its intricate stone carvings and is a popular day trip for guests.

Hoysaleswara Temple in Halebidu is approximately 25 km from the resort. This 12th-century temple showcases detailed Hoysala architecture and stone sculptures.

Yes. Shravanabelagola is approximately 60 km from the resort. It is home to the 57-foot Bahubali monolithic statue, reached by climbing 620 steps to the hilltop.

Manjarabad Fort is approximately 44 km from the resort. This historic star-shaped fort offers commanding views of the surrounding hills and is a popular excursion for history and nature enthusiasts.

Yes. Shettihalli Rosary Church is approximately 23 km from the resort. This Gothic-style church, built in the 1860s, is seasonally submerged by the waters of Gorur Dam, creating a striking visual landmark.

Yes. Namdroling Monastery is approximately 82 km from the resort. This Tibetan Buddhist monastery offers a peaceful retreat with vibrant Tibetan cultural elements and serene surroundings.

Check-in is at 1:00 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early check-in or late check-out requires booking an additional night and incurs extra charges.