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Located in Shimla in the Himachal Pradesh Region, 3.1 mi from The Mall Road, Vatsalyam Home Stay features a terrace and views of the mountain. Free private parking is available on site. Rooms are fitted with a private bathroom. Vatsalyam Home Stay features free WiFi . A flat-screen TV is available. There is a 24-hour front desk at the property. The homestay also offers car hire. Victory Tunnel is 1.7 mi from Vatsalyam Home Stay, while Circular Road is 1.7 mi from the property. The nearest airport is Chandigarh Airport, 39 mi from the property.

Couples in particular 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 (9.3)

Breakfast Info

Vegetarian, Asian, Buffet

Parking Available On Site


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.7
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.7
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
10
High score for Shimla
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  • Suzanne
    Ecuador Ecuador
    A beautiful and very comfortable and spacious room , with a great view from the terrace , delicious food and kind and attentive family who ran the place . Sparkling clean and good quality fixtures and fittings .
  • Titus
    India India
    Amazing and cute place, clean and welcoming. Hosts were warm and friendly, loved chit chatting with them. Helpful in every way possible. Ideal place to stay a few days, and explore surrounding areas
  • Nikhil
    India India
    Everything. From the service to location to the view. The hosts are very hospitable and friendly. Would recommend anyday for a family vacation.

Hosted by Shardas

9.9
9.9
Host Review Score
Host Review Score

Shardas
The highest form of affection is what you are going to experience at VATSALYAM in every way. The accommodation is very homely and especially suitable for family getaways. There is a lovely terrace to add fun to your evening sittings and enjoying of the beautiful star studded sky. Enjoy your evening tea in the garden while sitting on the wooden logs with seasonal flowers and stone fruit trees. Experience a real taste of homely Himachali food with dining facilities on the terrace with an open sky, twinkling stars and bonfire or just watch your familiy’s favourite movie while relaxing on the couch and enjoying the togetherness. The food served is homely, Himachali and vegetarian prepared with special care towards hygiene and cleanliness.
The homestay is run by the Shardas who are natives of Shimla and know everything there is to know about the state. Mr. Sharda is a retired government officer and Mrs. Sharda is a retired teacher. Their son, Ashish is active in handling the homestay. The entire family is extremely well-travelled and can even accompany guests on trips to Ladakh, Spiti etc.
It in itself has a very natural location overlooking a dense deodar (Cedar) forest with a brook at its feet all with a bucolic touch – yet being at the fringe of the town. There is a beautiful walk through the forest. Walking all by yourself you can rediscover your ownself –the realself.
Languages spoken: English,Hindi

Area info

Amenities of Vatsalyam Home Stay
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular amenities
  • Parking on site
  • Family rooms
  • Room service
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
  • Walk-in closet
View
  • City view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Cooking class
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Movie nights
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Badminton equipment
  • Water sports facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Darts
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Fast free Wifi 170 Mbps. Suitable for streaming 4K content and making video calls on multiple devices. Speed test carried out by the host.
Parking
Public parking is available on site (reservation is needed) and costs Rs. 150 per day.
  • Parking garage
  • Electric vehicle charging station
Transportation
  • Public transit tickets
    Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • CCTV outside property
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Convenience store on site
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Car rental
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Spa
  • Beach umbrellas
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Hindi

House rules

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Check-in

From 1:00 PM to 8:30 PM

Check-out

From 6:30 AM to 11:30 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 6 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

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Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 6:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Vatsalyam Home Stay of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 06:00:00.

FAQs about Vatsalyam Home Stay

  • Vatsalyam Home Stay is 1.7 miles from the center of Shimla. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Vatsalyam Home Stay is from 1:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:30 AM.

  • The prices at Vatsalyam Home Stay may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Yes, Vatsalyam Home Stay is popular with guests booking family stays.

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

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Vegetarian
    • Asian
    • Buffet

  • Vatsalyam Home Stay offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Darts
    • Water sports facilities on site
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Badminton equipment
    • Walking tours
    • Live sports events (broadcast)
    • Cooking class
    • Bicycle rental
    • Movie nights
    • Bike tours