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Reli Riverside homestay

Rilli / Payong (NW) · Darjeeling

3GGX+JRQ, Dalapachan Khasmahal, West Bengal 734316, India

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2.18
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Ranked #691 in Darjeeling· #784 of 1,284 overall

Last scored Sep 9, 2026

Confidence tier: limited How we score

Scored from 11 guest reviews in the last 24 months.Range: Oct 22, 2024 - May 28, 2026.How we score

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The Five Pillars

Shelter

low confidence2.3 / 5
"Recent reviews criticize room conditions as far below expectations, and a returning guest noted unfulfilled requests for firewood."

poor room maintenance and lack of heating support

Water

insufficient data confidence / 5
"No reviews mentioned hot water, plumbing, or water supply."

Hearth

medium confidence3.0 / 5
"Heavily mixed hospitality: older reviews praise the hosts and food, but recent visits report unresponsive, untrained staff and declining service standards."

inconsistent service and declining hospitality

Path

low confidence2.8 / 5
"Noted as an extremely remote, offbeat location; access involves an adjacent wooden hanging bridge described as weak and unsafe."

unsafe hanging bridge access

View

medium confidence4.8 / 5
"Consistently praised for scenic riverfront surroundings, mountain and forest views, and immediate proximity to the Reli river and waterfall."

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Google rating

4.4

Based on 45 Google reviews

Recent reviews

Showing 11 of 45 total Google reviews. Pillar scores use Google's full-review AI summary above.

Titash Roy (Rony roy)

May 28, 2026

location verry good ,service verry good ,food moderate,

Ankur Roy

Apr 25, 2026

I recently stayed at Reli Riverside Homestay in Bidyang Valley and my overall experience was below expectations, hence a 2-star rating. The biggest highlight of this property is undoubtedly its location. It is beautifully situated right beside a river, offering a very scenic and peaceful environment. The natural beauty around the homestay is truly mesmerizing. There is also a wooden hanging bridge adjacent to the property, which adds charm to the setting. However, the condition of this bridge is quite poor—it feels weak and unsafe, which is concerning. Coming to the accommodation, the rooms are actually quite nice—spacious, clean, and equipped with attached bathrooms. The availability of a geyser in the bathroom is definitely a plus point, especially in colder weather. Food, however, was just average. One specific issue was the rice quality—the grains were very small and not up to the mark, which affected the overall dining experience. While the package includes breakfast, lunch, dinner, and evening tiffin (at ₹1100 per head), the quality doesn’t quite justify the cost. The most disappointing aspect of the stay was the staff and service. The staff were non-responsive and lacked basic hospitality skills. There was little to no initiative from their side to assist guests or ensure a comfortable stay, which significantly impacted the experience. In summary, while the location and natural beauty are excellent, the poor service and average food quality bring down the overall experience.

SUJIT BARMAN (SUJIT BARMAN)

Feb 13, 2026

Peaceful natural environment. A charming environment surrounded by mountains, forests, and rivers. An ideal place to spend time in peace.

Kkrish AD

Nov 11, 2025

The staff demonstrated a lack of hospitality and professionalism, resulting in a very disappointing experience. Customer service was poor, and the room conditions were far below expectations. Additionally, the team appeared untrained and uncertain in their roles. We stayed one night and planned to stay two night because of poor service we had to check out.

Tulsi Mishra

Nov 11, 2025

Good location, this was my third time there. Used to have a very excellent customer service and hospitality but this time, it seems like they don’t care about the guest anymore. Ask for the firewood 5 times, no response, people there forget to smile at the guest. Seems like they have earn more than enough that they don’t need regular guest anymore more. Very disappointed this time, will never come to this place again.

Somdev Chattaraj

Jun 22, 2025

Good location.

Abhijit Chattopadhyay

Jun 13, 2025

Stay at this home stay was a good experience, scenic but was excellent. Located extreme remote place beside Reli river. Hospitality and food was good. It was leisure family trip

Soumen Basu

Jun 8, 2025

Awesome location

Partha Das

Apr 1, 2025

Very off beat lacation we are enjoyed the location.Hospitality was very good.

unisys instruments

Apr 1, 2025

Good location & hospitality.

Priyanka Dey

Oct 22, 2024

এই হোমস্টে তে অন্যতম আকর্ষণ হলো রেলি নদীর প্রাণোচ্ছল ধাড়া, ঝুলন্ত ব্রিজ, এবং অবশ্যই রেলি জলপ্রপাত। সাথে প্রজাপতি পাখির ডাক অসাধারণ

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