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Western standard accommodation (toilets, bathrooms and showers) with American tariff in the heart of tribal Orissa. Listed in the latest edition of Lonely Planet India in "Best places to stay" in Orissa.

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Non-smoking rooms

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Goudaguda Village, Goudaguda 765013 India

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Malkia wrote a review Mar 2023

Amsterdam127 contributions92 helpful votes

Just go to this peaceful place

What a great place!!! Just go there and find out for yourself. Also go for long guided walks in the neighborhood. The lodge can organize this for you. I was lucky to have mister D. as our guide. He also dropped me at the station when leaving and waited with me for the train to make sure that I would be okay.

Date of stay: April 2022Trip type: Travelled solo

Room Tip: Ask them in advance to help with your train booking to get there.

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mznw3 wrote a review Jan 2023

London, United Kingdom70 contributions56 helpful votes

An oasis of calm and kindness in Western Odisha

We arrived in Chandoori Sai after a strenuous few days of sightseeing, and were greeted by Leon and his delightful staff as if we were guests in their home (which we were, in fact). The place is really beautiful in a well-designed, low-key kind of way with gorgeous local artefacts and fabrics showing off the structure and local workmanship with elegance. We had horrible colds and coughs - like everyone else in Odisha, it seemed - and we were able to recover in the warmth and kindness of everyone at Chandoori Sai. Leon’s cooking was just delicious and we were also treated to some lovely lunches cooked by the women who work in the place. Our five nights stay left us wanting more - we were so sorry to leave our new friends and our home from home. We can’t wait to come back and to enjoy the peace and calm of Chandoori Sai. Thank you Leon and all the staff - what an oasis you have created. …

Date of stay: January 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends

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LaurensHagens wrote a review Nov 2022

Vught, The Netherlands6 contributions3 helpful votes

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If you want the ultimate Orissa experience

We have been in India many times but staying at the Chandoori Sai Guest House was one of the best and certainly now in our top 3 locations!!! What a great place, beautifully decorated and designed, very comfortable, super atmosphere and the best staff ever (great cooking) We stayed for 3 nights and the owner Leon is a great host and very helpfull in making your stay worthwhile. He knows the area and the local people and can arrange good guides. The Chandoori Sai is highly recommended and I can suggest this place to anybody who wants the best Orissa experience.

Date of stay: November 2022

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J S wrote a review Oct 2022

Hyderabad, India8 contributions1 helpful vote

One of the best experiences in a totally unexpected place

Stumbled on this place while reading a biker's travel blog. Not many Indian tourists visit it and that's a shame. This place is a hidden gem. There's probably nothing like it in a 200 km radius. We were two families and the kids enjoyed the place as much fun as the grown ups. Leon has made sure the place is wonderfully designed. Open courtyard, lawns and great views. The rooms are spacious. Great Indian and Continental food cooked with locally sourced ingredients. No wonder it's tastes heavenly. Experiencing local tribal culture on the walks across nearby farms and villages is a pleasure. Goudaguda is a potters' village and one can watch the entire process and pick up great pieces directly from the potters. There's quiet, peace and starlit skies. There are plenty of books to dive into. Really a great way to get away from bustling cities and experience a different India.…

Date of stay: September 2022Trip type: Travelled with family

Room Tip: Ample parking. Take the suite if possible. It has great views of the hills.

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Vikastayal81 wrote a review July 2022

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Happiness in simplicity

1. "Sitting on an easy chair, sipping on a hot cup of coffee or masal chai, gazing at those white and grey clouds touching the lush green hills not very far away from you," such was the magic of the coming monsoons at Chandoori Sai. 2. Our family holidy in the guest house, nestled amongst small green hills all around, the general elrvation itself around three thousand feet, cool breeze, pleasant weather was something that I feel will pull us again to this beautiful homestay. 3. The guest house itself, "Chandoori Sai", named after the huge Chandoori mango tree in the compound, manicured lawn in the garden, flower and fruit bearing trees, all add to the magic of the place. 4. Built by Mr. Leon, whose love for the place and more importantly for the local people reflects in the way he has desiged it. Every little detail has been looked into. A place designed keeping in with the local traditions, yet every modern facility has been incorporated to cater for your comforts. 5. The range of food they can prepare is truly global. We enjoyed each and every meal, gorged on the pizzas, gobbled up everything put on the table, fresh and with so much love by the staff. The Apple pie, a speciality of Mr. Leon was the icing on the cake, each time we had it. 6. The seven days we spent at the guest house flew away even before we realised it. The kids just loved to be at the place, to play in the garden, to listen to Mr. Leon's stories and the food on the table.It was great to experiece the the love and warmth that the Chandoiri Sai team have for their guests. The smiling faces, ever so ready to help you out. 7. Add the local village potter community, the long and short walks and the tribal markets giving a sneek peek into the lives of the simple tribal folks. Do not forget the traditional varities of toddy and other country made drinks prepared by the tribal women who bring it to these weekly markets. The whole atmosphere oozes happiness and calmness by way of its simplicity and unpretentious conduct of the people engaged. 8. We are glad that we decided to visit Chandoori Sai. We look ahead for many more such visits to the place. Thank you Mr. Leon for the immersive experience, for creating such a beautiful place and sharing it with us... Will see you all again soon... Vikas Tayal…

Date of stay: June 2022Trip type: Travelled with family

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Sayak Chakraborty wrote a review Jan 2022

Kolkata (Calcutta), India359 contributions82 helpful votes

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Our son still raves about the couple of days we spent at Chandoori Sai

On New Year's Day, at the end of a long 9 hrs drive from Bhubaneswar, when we reached Chandoori Sai in the falling light, we felt that we finally arrived home. Chandoori Sai, is a blend of modern technology in a tribal setting. The rooms are spotless. A vast lawn centers the guest rooms and we whiled away a few hours sitting on the landscaped garden. As we discovered later, more than the stay, it was the whole experience. We spent the nights star spotting and capturing trails. Imagine Roasted Chicken or Apple Pies or Fresh baked pizzas or home made bread, at 3000 ft, in a remote tribal village in Koraput. The next day we went on a picnic to Deomali and Leon provided us a packed lunched. Leon, the man who is the force behind the guesthouse, has even taught the tribals to speak in English with guests. We stayed for 2 nights - but this place deserves atleast 3 nights - and so with that being an excuse, we will return once during the monsoons!…

Date of stay: January 2022

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Raghavendra C wrote a review Nov 2021

Visakhapatnam, India29 contributions9 helpful votes

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First weekend getaway after COVID.

I will categorise this into 3 which I care the most. Ambiance - The place has huge open areas that you can roam freely. The resort has greenary everywhere. The lawns are well maintained and without disturbing the natural wilderness around it. The village style houses and rooms add more rustic feel. The rooms are well ventilated, clean and has 24h hot water. First I thought why there isn't a ceiling fan in my room then I realised that I don't need one. The day time temperatures right after Diwali 2021 are around 25°C and night time 15° - 17°C. Your phone singals will be weak here and there are no TVs or WiFi. Get a book or simply relax/medidate if you are travelling alone or spend time with your loved ones with no distractions. We got a frisbee and a football to keep our kids engaged. My kids loved this place as they got our 100% attention 😂 You can also visit the pottery village, a shiva temple close to the resort. But you can't spend more than an hour strolling around the neighborhood. So pick this place based on your purpose. Food - I cannot generalize this part of my review as the choice of food and taste vary from person to person. We are vegetarians and whatever we were served with were in line with our dietary preferences. The food is tasty, fresh and is a blend of various cuisines. From Pizza to Dal, Cheela to Pasta, Noodles to Apple pie, there is a variety. Two things you need to be watchful of - 1) There aren't too many options like a buffet spread that you typically see in restaurants. But we being the À la carte type, what's served for us (a family of 4 with 2 kids) is more than enough. 2) If your taste pallette lean towards spicy and greezy food this may not be the place for you. I didn't explicitly ask for spicy food or barbeque items so I don't know if they can accommodate these type of requests. I can close the food part with a one liner - we loved what we ate during our stay. Hospitality - I ought to talk about Mr. Leon Mahoney and without that my review stands incomplete. Leon is from Australia and in one word this place is his brainchild. From our conversations, I can easily sense that he put his heart in making this place what it is today and in enabling the local Adivasis to render a 5-star level hospitality. Leon is loves the locals and he seamlessly blended into their culture and respects it. He takes special care of his guests and even a 7-year old can sense it. Last but not the least he has this contagious postive vibes that you will be 'Wow'ed for sure.…

Date of stay: November 2021Trip type: Travelled with family

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Srath wrote a review Oct 2021

Bhubaneswar, India4 contributions1 helpful vote

An idyllic Retreat

An unparalleled experience. The host Mr.Leon along with all his team see to all your needs .Loved the place , the atmosphere and everything about it. The nearby Pottery village is an experience by itself.Would love to visit again . All the amenities were better than what we had expected.

Date of stay: October 2021Trip type: Travelled as a couple

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Sandra B wrote a review Jan 2020

Greater Adelaide, Australia10 contributions5 helpful votes

Great place to stay

We loved the whole experience of Chandoori Sai. It's a very tasteful and comfortable guesthouse where the hospitality is generous and informative. It is a rare opportunity to stay in a tribal area, in comfortable accommodation, with all of the delightful staff being from the adjacent village. We visited markets, were taken on walks in the countryside and provided with excellent food. Views are lovely. Leon arranged a car from Visakhapatnam and we were able to take the train back. Highly recommended.

Date of stay: January 2020

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fallfans wrote a review July 2019

159 contributions33 helpful votes

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Consider visit in the monsoon

Don't be put off visiting in monsoon. We've just had three wonderful days here. The rains were never torrential and it seldom rained heavily for more than thirty minutes. None of our plans were affected. An umbrella was sufficient protection. Because of the rain, everything is green and lush. The rice terraces are filled with water. And it's cool enough for a light jumper in the evening. Lack of visitors make it a more personal experience. The only down side is that markets are muddy so factor footwear into the packing. Chandoori Sai is an exquisite place to stay. Tastefully built using local methods and decorated with local pottery, much of it, including floor tiles fired on site. We trusted Leon's guidance and drank the tap water. We experienced no ill effect. The cool tranquility with nice beds may give you the best sleep you'll get in India. You'll barely hear a rickshaw horn. Hot showers are excellent. Leon is a generous host and was very helpful assisting me with some flight changes. His staff are cheerful and a joy to be around. They'll do your laundry. Don't forget to tip them. Excursions by car and foot can be arranged. We liked to do this in the morning and sit around in the afternoon chatting with other guests, reading or napping. Food is a combination of Indian and Western, excellently made. Coffee is mostly locally sourced and roasted on site. Freshly baked bread is usually available if the power is on. We had an early start. Coffee was put in our hands at six am and we were farewelled with a packed lunch. It's relatively expensive for India but you get what you pay for and if you're thinking of coming here this is likely not your first trip. It's a different, slower more gentle India. …

Date of stay: July 2019Trip type: Travelled with family

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