Kavish Gir Lion Resort

I am writing this review immediately after landing from my flight from Ahmedabad, as I felt compelled to share my distressing experience at Kavish, GIR. We stayed for two nights in Villa #501, which featured a private pool. The property is set amidst a vast mangrove with plenty of open green spaces and a small river running alongside it. The main swimming pool is well maintained, as is the private pool that comes with the villa. The room itself was spacious, comfortably accommodating three people, and equipped with all basic amenities. This is where the positive aspects end, giving way to a series of frustrating experiences caused by the sheer incompetence of Mr. Shekhawat and the untrained staff. Patience is an absolute necessity when dealing with them, starting with the most basic issue—food availability and preparation. Despite having an extensive menu with numerous options, only about 25% of the items are actually available at any given time. Ordering non-vegetarian dishes is particularly nightmarish. The waitstaff struggle to understand even the simplest requests, forcing me to speak directly with the chef. Even after providing detailed instructions, our food arrived incomplete and a staggering 2.5 hours late. I outright refused to accept this and had the incomplete item removed from the bill. The same ordeal repeated on the second night. To avoid further confusion, we opted for purely vegetarian dishes, yet we still ended up waiting an hour for our food. When we ordered coffee, we were handed three sachets of Nescafé, a cup, and cold water. Upon questioning the server, we then had to wait another 20 minutes just for hot water. The restaurant staff seemed clueless about menu availability, forcing us to check item by item. Despite the restaurant being nearly empty, there were always 5–6 staff members hovering around our table—yet they were of absolutely no help. Our room was not cleaned on the second day, and when we inquired, Mr. Shekhawat explained that it was because we hadn’t left the keys at the reception. Given that the room had an intercom, a simple courtesy call from the reception would have sufficed instead of expecting guests to drop off their keys. It seems they operate with a lodge-style mindset, and unfortunately, I found myself in the wrong place. On the day of checkout, the incomplete order (Rs. 239) was still included in the bill, and Mr. Shekhawat refused to remove it. His justification was that the order only missed a couple of items, which, had we informed them, could have been arranged. He also repeatedly insisted that the issues we faced during our stay were minor and that he had never encountered any problems in the past 20 years. I strongly believe that Mr. Shekhawat urgently needs a crash course in modern hospitality standards and customer service management. Additionally, the staff requires proper training on operational procedures and a better understanding of their roles and responsibilities. I urge the ***

The service was nice..locations is good..rooms are nice and spacious..its in the midst of mango trees..resrurant is good with a normal menu and rates..swimming pool is large and cleaned continuously..at night it's too silent..food was good

We had the pleasure of staying at Kavish Gir Lion Resort on the 16th and 17th of December, and it was an unforgettable experience. This hidden gem, situated ***** the peaceful riverbanks, is a slice of paradise that’s hard to find through a regular Google search. We stayed in a spacious Pool View Villa, which was equipped with all modern amenities. The villa offered incredible comfort and luxury, perfectly blending with the natural surroundings. The resort features a big, clean pool with a stunning view of the river—truly the highlight of our stay. Adding to the charm, the resort is dotted with lush mango trees, creating a tranquil and refreshing ambiance. It’s the perfect place to disconnect from the chaos of daily life and immerse yourself in nature. The hospitality here is unmatched. Kailashji, the manager, was incredibly welcoming and ensured our every need was met. The support staff was equally attentive, making our stay even more enjoyable. If you’re planning a visit to Sasangir, I highly recommend Kavish Gir Lion Resort for its peaceful atmosphere, excellent facilities, and exceptional service. It’s a true hidden treasure!

Rooms are very good and clean. And location is the key why i stayed there. (yes, this was my second time)

The location and rooms are awesome. We got a river view cottage and got great views to a nearby river. It's also close to the GIR sanctuary and easy to travel. The food quality was good but they didn't have too many options. Cons - they need to improve quality of service a little bit, improve bathroom fittings to match 4 star standards.

I was here for 3 nights, I must tell you that we had an excellent experience at the hotel. The General Manager, Mr Kailash took really good care of us. He e had a fabulous time. Food was par excellence. Thank you so much Kailashji.. The hotel is located in a peaceful and serene experience