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Wanderpine Homestay

Darjeeling Town (NE) · Darjeeling

T..N.Road, near Rocket building, Ganeshgram, Tungsung Basti, Darjeeling, West Bengal 734101, India

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4.20
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Ranked #75 in Darjeeling· #85 of 880 overall

Last scored Jul 19, 2026

Confidence tier: Deep review (20+ recent reviews) How we score

Scored from 88 guest reviews in the last 24 months.Range: Oct 24, 2025 - Jul 19, 2026.How we score

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The Five Pillars

Shelter

high confidence4.1 / 5
"The majority of guests praised the rooms as clean, cozy, and well-maintained, particularly the terrace rooms. However, there were notable complaints regarding the rooms adjacent to the kitchen, which guests described as dusty, lacking privacy, and poorly lit."

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Water

medium confidence3.8 / 5
"Direct mentions of water are limited. One guest explicitly stated there were 'no water issues at all' and others praised the clean washrooms, but a negative review highlighted a leaking washbasin and poor hygiene in the shared bathroom near the kitchen."

Hearth

high confidence4.8 / 5
"The hospitality and food are the standout features of this homestay. Guests repeatedly praised the caretakers, Yugnish and Paribesh, for their warm, family-like behavior and exceptional home-cooked meals (with special mentions of the bread toast and dal). Only one guest complained about the kitchen not opening before 8 AM."

Path

high confidence3.3 / 5
"The homestay is located a 10-20 minute walk (approx. 800m) from Darjeeling Mall Road. While some guests found the walk pleasant, multiple reviews warned that the approach involves very narrow, steep, and unlit lanes that become dark, slippery, and difficult to navigate after sunset."

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View

high confidence4.8 / 5
"Guests consistently raved about the breathtaking, panoramic views of the valley, mountains, sunrise, and Kanchenjunga, especially from the terrace and upper-floor rooms."

Google rating

4.8

Based on 115 Google reviews

Recent reviews

Google's AI summary · aggregated over all 115 reviews

Visitors say this homestay offers clean, cozy, and well-maintained rooms with stunning views of the mountains and valleys. They also highlight the delicious, home-cooked meals and the peaceful, homely atmosphere. Guests mention the staff are warm, welcoming, and provide excellent, attentive service.

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anoo borgohain

Jul 19, 2026

We really felt home away home we would like to come again ,very neat the staff is very caring and kind their help and guidence was very helpful,food prepartion very tasty. Vwer warm homestay 🎀

vks vlogs.89

Jun 17, 2026

Amazing stay! Rooms were clean, comfortable, and well-maintained. Special thanks to Yugnish Tamang and Paribesh Rai for their helpful and warm behavior. They made our stay very comfortable. The atmosphere felt just like home, and the location was peaceful and beautiful. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a relaxing and memorable experience. I really wanted to meet the owner because his nature is very helpful. When we were supposed to arrive the next day, he had already shared all the details a day in advance. Unfortunately, he had gone out of station for some work, so I couldn’t meet him. No problem — I’ll definitely meet him next time when I visit again.

Divya Omer

Jun 17, 2026

Wonderful homestay 🏠

Sayantani

Jun 14, 2026

We stayed at Wanderpine Homestay during our recent trip to Darjeeling and unfortunately, our experience was quite disappointing, especially considering that the rooms looked very different in the videos and photographs shown during booking. The biggest challenge was the location. The homestay is around a 15–20 minute walk from Darjeeling Mall Road through very narrow and steep lanes. After sunset, the route becomes extremely dark as there are hardly any streetlights. During our stay, it was raining heavily, and returning from the Mall in the evening through slippery, poorly lit roads while vehicles passed by at speed was quite difficult and uncomfortable. The homestay is located deep inside interior lanes, and we initially struggled to locate it, which delayed our check-in. We had booked the MAP plan rooms located downstairs. The kitchen and dining area were attached to these rooms. Before booking, I had specifically asked whether other guests would use this dining space, and I was informed that they might dine there if they wished. However, we were not told that the staff managing the homestay would spend most of their time there until late at night, using the kitchen and dining area. Since the downstairs rooms opened into this common space, it did raise privacy concerns, especially for female guests. Coming to the rooms themselves, they were not maintained to the standard we had expected. The rooms felt shabby, had inadequate lighting, and there was a noticeable damp smell. The washbasin was leaking, there was stagnant water inside our room, and a bucket filled with dirty water was kept just outside. The blankets also had an unpleasant odour. Overall, the downstairs rooms appeared quite different from the images used to promote the property.Downstairs room Can be okay for male groups ..but not for family. That said, I would like to mention the positives as well. The dinner we had was delicious—simple, well-cooked, and tasty. The behaviour of the staff was polite and respectful throughout our stay. A special mention to Parivesh, who cooked for us and was extremely sweet, helpful, and courteous. He genuinely tried his best to make guests comfortable. The property does showcase beautiful upstairs rooms with mountain views, and those may offer a much better experience. However, I strongly feel that the downstairs MAP plan rooms require much better upkeep, cleanliness, maintenance, and attention to guest privacy. With improved housekeeping and transparency regarding the room setup, this homestay has the potential to offer a much better stay experience. I hope the management takes this feedback constructively and works on these aspects, as the kindness of the staff deserves to be matched by better-maintained accommodations.

piyali chattopadhyay

Jun 14, 2026

Our stay was not at all comfortable...a bucket full of dirty water was there to welcome us and it stayed there till our departure...three staffs but nobody cared to remove the same ..washbasin was leaking ..no proper lights in our rooms ..rooms beside the kitchen should be taken care of ...no privacy for me and my daughter...this property is highlighting only the view rooms upstairs but the rooms beside the kitchen full of dust and dirt..a guy was cleaning and mopping the floors after we checked in ..it is expected that the rooms should be cleaned before checking in...we checked at 5 pm too late it was....we had to check out early at 8 am and the morning tea was denied...blankets had a bad smell Only positive thing was the behavior of Parivesh and his awesome cooking skills which filled our heart.. Owner should take care of the rooms adjacent to kitchen because they are shabby dirty and damp... Did not feel like a homestay at all

Avijit Verma

Jun 13, 2026

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We had a wonderful stay at Wanderpine Homestay, Darjeeling and would like to express our heartfelt thanks to the entire team for their warm hospitality and excellent service. The property was clean, comfortable, and beautifully maintained, providing the perfect atmosphere for a relaxing getaway. The hosts were incredibly welcoming, attentive, and always ready to help with anything we needed. Thank you for making our stay so special. We highly recommend Wanderpine Homestay to anyone looking for a comfortable and enjoyable stay in Darjeeling , and we look forward to visiting again in the future.

Kajal Gurung

Jun 13, 2026

Beautiful homestay with a peaceful atmosphere and stunning views. The property looks well-maintained and offers an authentic Darjeeling experience. Definitely a place worth considering for anyone visiting the hills❤️🏔️

Usha Mondal

Jun 12, 2026

The room is very superb and the location is little off bit but yaa view was superb from the room and staff was super friendly and you should try porivesh hand food he make delicious food and the yugnesh was also friendly total experienced was so good this homestay make our trip so great

Laxmi Biswakarma

Jun 12, 2026

"A perfect place to stay in Darjeeling! Wanderpine Homestay feels just like a home away from home. The hospitality, delicious food, and warm atmosphere made our stay truly enjoyable. The staff were friendly and attentive, ensuring we were comfortable throughout our visit. I will definitely recommend this homestay to my family and friends, and I look forward to staying here again on my next trip. Highly recommended!" 🌲🏡❤️

Sherry Tshering

Jun 12, 2026

Had a lovely experience at Wanderpine Homestay. The kitchen opened at 8 AM and I was served a wonderful breakfast that was fresh and delicious. What made the morning even more special was the music played by the staff—it instantly lifted my dull mood and created such a warm, positive atmosphere. The hospitality was excellent, and the staff went out of their way to make guests feel comfortable and welcome. A truly memorable stay, and I would happily recommend this place to anyone visiting Darjeeling." 🌲🏔️✨

Nilesh Singh

Jun 12, 2026

❤️

Ankush Chattterjee

Jun 12, 2026

Location is so bad like in a slum region with no lighting in a so called city like place Darjeeling.Room service worse as hell we were denied breakfast because they don't open their kitchen before 8 and we had to leave at 8.Rooms are so poor no privacy at all the men working put on loud music and work and their office is in the same common space.Zero privacy and service is very poor.Food was decent.Waste of money not even worth 500. Never come with family.

Sagarika Prasad

Jun 6, 2026

This hotel was excellent. The staff members were very helpful, and the rooms were perfectly neat and clean. There were no water issues at all, and the maintenance and service were outstanding. I highly recommend staying at Hotel Wanderpine whenever you visit Darjeeling.

Dinesh Bidlan

Jun 3, 2026

Best experience at this HomeStay, Mainly with our Hosts Paribesh and Yugnish. They are the best host and cook here in Darjeeling. MUST VISIT HOMESTAY

Bidisha Ghosh

Jun 1, 2026

Very

Akash Raj

May 23, 2026

Excellent experience

Navin Kisku

May 18, 2026

Exceptional staff hospitality, clean rooms,and breathtaking panoramic views from the terrace.

Krishnakant Kisku

May 18, 2026

All things were awesome...rooms were near and clean ...room at terrace was having mountain view and service was top notch ...very sweet speaking personality and location was just 800 m something from mall road

Disha Patra

May 17, 2026

The service was really good, and the attendants behavior was so polite and calm, the hotel view is really so pretty , you can see the view of Kanchenjunga but because of the bad weather we can't see it.

Merajul Hassan Ansari

May 14, 2026

The staff behaviour is upto the mark.They are very polite and helpful.The most I like is their meal.Food quality is very good.You can feel the taste of your home in their meals. The location of the hotel can disturb you a little bit.10 minutes walking distance from mall road. Over all good experience..

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