ManuAllaya Resort Spa

Overview

About this property

ManuAllaya Resort Spa is a resort in Manali, at Sunny Side, Chadiyari. Its own site says it is a five-star resort that captures the spirit of Manali, mixing modern design with the history, art and culture of Himachal. It pays tribute to local arts and crafts, while keeping a modern, international feel in its rooms and public spaces.

The resort suits people who want a full-service stay in Manali town, without giving up comfort. Families on a holiday, couples on a special trip, and groups marking an occasion will all find what they need here. The resort's own site says it is close to the Mall Road, so Manali town's shops and cafes are easy to reach, while the resort itself stays calm and green.

Inside, the feel is modern and warm. The rooms and cottages are spread across the grounds, with lawns around them, and the public spaces include a library bar, a spa and dining rooms. The resort is made for stays where you spend time inside the property, not just in your room, so the restaurants, the spa and the lawns all get used.

The resort also handles events well, as its own site describes it. It has a large banqueting area along with lawns, for weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, award functions and corporate get-togethers. If you are travelling for a wedding or a family event, that space is a real help, and the resort is used to handling large groups.

If you want a modern resort in Manali with a spa, an indoor pool and several places to eat, ManuAllaya is a good pick. It is a practical base for Manali town, with the comforts of a large resort and the town close at hand.

At a glance

What you get here

Everything above is taken from the hotel's own website. If something is not listed here, it means we could not confirm it from the official site, so we have not written it.

Rooms

Rooms made for rest

The rooms and cottages at ManuAllaya, as listed on the resort's own site, are the Garden Room, the Orchard View Room, the Balcony Room, the Deluxe Room, the Deluxe Suite, the Duplex Room and the Royal Suite, along with cottages: the Sunny Side Cottage, the Celestial Cottage, the Lunar Cottage and Mountain View Cottages 1 and 2.

The rooms cover a wide range, from garden rooms to suites and cottages. The cottages give more space and privacy, which helps if you are travelling with family or staying for more than a couple of nights. The Royal Suite is the largest room type listed on the site, for people who want extra room on a special trip.

The Orchard View Room and the Mountain View Cottages point to the views on offer here, with orchards and mountains around the grounds. If you want a particular view, ask the resort when you book, as views differ by room and cottage.

Room types and prices change with the season, so the resort's own website will have the latest list. We do not show prices here because they change often, and we do not want to show you an old price.

Food & drink

Where to eat

Café Jardin is the resort's all-day multi-cuisine restaurant, as its own site says. It is a large, open dining space, and it covers your main meals of the day, from breakfast to dinner. If you want one place that handles every meal, this is it.

Kibber and D'Jong is the resort's specialty restaurant, serving Indian, Tibetan and Chinese food, as the resort's own site says. It is a good change from the all-day restaurant, especially in the evening, when you want a sit-down dinner with a more focused menu.

For drinks, there is the Library Bar, which the resort's own site describes as an exclusive bar with drinks from across the globe and a wide collection of books. It is a calm place for a quiet drink, and the books make it feel different from a normal hotel bar.

One small tip: if you are staying for more than one night, try both restaurants. Café Jardin for breakfast and lunch, Kibber and D'Jong for dinner, and the Library Bar for a drink after dinner. That way you get the full range of what the resort offers, without leaving the grounds.

Things to do

A slow day at the resort

A good day at ManuAllaya starts with breakfast at Café Jardin, then out to Manali town. The resort's own site says it is close to the Mall Road, so the town's shops, cafes and restaurants are easy to reach. Hadimba Temple is also close by, and it is one of the main sights most visitors to Manali see first.

In the afternoon, come back to the resort and use the spa and pool. The resort's own site lists the TVA Spa, with signature wellness experiences, a fitness centre, an indoor temperature-controlled swimming pool, a jacuzzi, and steam and sauna baths. An indoor pool is a real help in Manali, where the weather can turn cold even in the warmer months.

The lawns around the resort are also worth time. The resort's own site describes ample open lawns, and they are a good place for a slow walk or a quiet sit in the afternoon, especially with children, who get space to run around safely.

In the evening, a drink at the Library Bar, then dinner at Kibber and D'Jong or Café Jardin. After dinner, a walk through the lawns, or a quiet hour in the library bar with a book, is a good way to end the day.

If you have another day in Manali, use it for Old Manali's cafes, or for Solang Valley, both easy by road from the resort. The resort's location means you start every outing without a long drive, and coming back to its lawns and spa in the evening is a pleasure in itself.

Amenities

Most popular amenities

These are the amenities confirmed on the hotel's own website. Anything not listed here means we could not confirm it from the official site, so we have not written it.

Location

Where it is, and what is near

Manali is a mountain town in Himachal Pradesh, in the Kullu Valley. The hotels on this page are near Hadimba Road and the old town area, close to the main sights. From here, Mall Road, Hadimba Temple and Old Manali are easy to reach.

If this is your first time in Manali, these are the places most people visit: Hadimba Temple, the Mall Road, Old Manali with its cafes, Vashisht village with its hot springs, and Solang Valley for mountain views and adventure activities. Rohtang Pass, when it is open in the summer season, is a full-day trip on its own.

We have not written distances here on purpose. Mountain roads and traffic change travel time a lot, so a fixed number would go out of date fast. Ask your driver for the time on the day you travel.

Old Manali itself is worth a slow evening. It has small cafes, shops and guesthouses along narrow lanes, and it feels very different from the main Mall Road. If you like quiet places, spend an evening there.

Getting here

How to reach the hotel

Most guests reach Manali by road from Delhi or Chandigarh. It is a long drive up into the mountains, and most people break the journey with a night halt on the way. Cheapcab runs Delhi to Manali taxis, and the route pages on this site show the fare.

You can also fly to Bhuntar airport, near Kullu, and then take a taxi to Manali. Keep your hotel's name and address ready on your phone, and share it with your driver before you start, as mountain addresses can be confusing.

One practical tip: if you are coming in winter, check the road conditions before you travel, as snow can close the higher passes. If you are coming in summer, leave early in the morning to avoid the day traffic on the mountain roads.

Best time

Best time to visit Manali

The best time to visit Manali is from March to June. The weather is pleasant, the valleys are green, and the high passes start to open. This is also the busiest time, so book your hotel a few weeks ahead.

October to February brings cold weather and snow in the higher areas. If you want to see snowfall and enjoy a quiet mountain town, winter is a good time, but pack very warm clothes.

July to September brings rain. The mountains look fresh and green, and there are fewer tourists. But rain can slow down travel on mountain roads, so keep some extra time in hand if you come in the monsoon.

Good to know

Before you book

Cheapcab does not book hotels. You book a hotel on its own official website, using the button on this page. Prices, room types, check-in time and cancellation rules are all on the hotel's site, and they change with the season. Always read them there before you pay.

The photos on this page are from the hotel's official website, and the source link is given under the photo gallery. We do not use photos from booking sites or stock photo sites for hotels.

If you need a taxi to reach the hotel, or to go from Delhi to Manali, you can book it from Cheapcab. The taxi fare and the hotel stay are separate. Your taxi driver will not charge you for the hotel, and the hotel will not charge you for the taxi.

One last practical tip for Manali: carry warm clothes in every season, as mountain evenings get cold even in summer. Wear comfortable walking shoes, because the town and the temples are best explored on foot. Take it slow on your first day, as the altitude is high and your body needs time to adjust.

ManuAllaya has both rooms and cottages, so pick by how much space you need. The rooms run from garden rooms to the Royal Suite, and the cottages run from the Sunny Side Cottage to the Mountain View Cottages, as listed on the resort's own site. A cottage suits a family or a longer stay, while a room suits a couple on a short trip.

The indoor pool is a real help in Manali, where evenings get cold even in the warmer months. The resort's own site describes an indoor temperature-controlled pool, along with a jacuzzi, steam and sauna baths, so you can swim and use the wellness spaces whatever the weather outside.

Dining here covers three distinct places, and it is worth using all three. Café Jardin handles all-day multi-cuisine meals, Kibber and D'Jong covers Indian, Tibetan and Chinese food for a sit-down dinner, and the Library Bar gives you a quiet drink with books around you. Try a different one each evening if you stay more than one night.

The resort also handles large events, with a banqueting area and lawns for weddings, birthdays, anniversaries and corporate get-togethers, as its own site says. If you are travelling for an event, book your rooms early, as event dates fill the resort fast, and ask the resort about the event spaces when you book.

For the latest room types, menus, spa timings and event details, check the resort's own website before you book. Room types and prices change with the season, and the site will have the latest list, while this page only covers the facts we could confirm from the official site.

The resort's own site also lists meeting facilities, so if you are travelling for work as well as leisure, ask about the meeting spaces when you book. The combination of meeting rooms, lawns, a spa and several restaurants means a work trip here can mix business in the day with a calm evening in the resort, without needing to go into town for either.

For sightseeing, start with the Mall Road and Hadimba Temple, both close to the resort, then use a second day for Old Manali's cafes or Solang Valley. The resort's own site says it is close to the Mall Road, so town sights are easy, while the resort's lawns and spa give you a calm base to come back to.

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