Woodpecker Homestay Dandeli

Amenities

Restaurant
Swimming Pool
Jacuzzi Bath
Free Parking
Doctors on call
Transportation
Campfire
Kayaking

About this stay

Woodpecker Homestay Dandeli (also listed as Woodpecker Resort) sits in Pradhani, with cottages and bamboo stays among areca palms, a swimming pool and a lit jacuzzi. Guests book tent, cottage, bamboo cottage, AC cottage, family and dormitory-style options depending on the group.

On the property you get kayaking, boating, river swimming, pool and jacuzzi time, trekking, nature walks, archery, dart board, campfire and rain dance (weather permitting). The team can also help with sightseeing toward Moulangi, Disney Park (Dandakaranya), Crocodile Park, Supa Dam, Magod / Syntheri / Sathodi Falls, Kavala and Ulavi Caves, Sykes Point, Pansoli and the tiger reserve safari.

The safari gate is roughly 10 km away (tickets at Pansoli; about Rs 400–600 per person depending on the listed slot). Special package rates are often around Rs 3000 per person, with AC cottage listed at Rs 3500 — confirm the latest price on WhatsApp before you pay.

How to reach

From Dandeli bus stand: cab toward Pradhani. Share your arrival time for a pickup suggestion.
From Alnavar or Dharwad: share your train time and we will suggest a pickup.
Self-drive: pin “Woodpecker Homestay Pradhani Dandeli”; the last stretch is a village / forest road.

Package details

1-night / 2-day stay with meals and property activities. Rafting, safari and sightseeing cabs are extra.

Included

Stay in the selected tent, cottage, bamboo cottage or AC room (2 days / 1 night on the 1-night plan)
Breakfast, lunch and dinner (veg / non-veg, unlimited on the listed package)
Kayaking, boating and river swimming (subject to water level and staffing)
Swimming pool and jacuzzi bath access
Trekking, nature walk, archery and dart board
Campfire and rain dance (weather permitting)
Free parking
Doctors on call and property transport support (confirm on WhatsApp)

Not included

White-water rafting on the Kali (short / mid / long slots are payable)
Tiger Reserve jungle safari tickets (Pansoli checkpoint; about Rs 400–600 per person)
Entry to Disney Park, Crocodile Park, Magod Falls, Syntheri Falls, Kavala or Ulavi Caves
Airport / railway / bus-stand cabs beyond property transport
Extra mattress or extra person beyond room occupancy
Soft drinks, bottled water and snacks
Tips and personal expenses
Any activity not listed as included

Itinerary

Pick a stay length. Room prices below are per person for that plan.

2 days · the listed Woodpecker package with meals and property activities

Day 1

Arrive, lunch, water activities

Check in from 11:00 AM
Lunch around 1:30 PM
Water activities 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM (kayak, boat, river swim, pool / jacuzzi)
Archery, dart board or a short trek
Campfire with light music and dinner 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Day 2

Nature walk, breakfast and checkout

Nature walk around 7:00 AM
Breakfast around 8:30 AM
Indoor / property activities 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Checkout by 10:00 AM

To-do list

A short checklist so the stay and add-on activities actually happen.

Before you leave

Carry a government photo ID (Aadhaar / passport / driving licence). PAN alone is not enough.
Pack light cottons, trekking sandals, swimwear and a raincoat in monsoon.
Share train or bus arrival time if you need a pickup toward Pradhani.
Tell us meal preference, veg or non-veg, and any allergies on WhatsApp.

On arrival

Check in from 11:00 AM on the listed package. Early check-in depends on the previous guest.
Ask which water activities are running that afternoon (kayak, boat, river swim, pool, jacuzzi).
Confirm any extra safari or rafting slot with us the same evening.
Keep valuables in the room; forest-edge signal can be patchy.

Before checkout

Checkout is 10:00 AM on the listed 1-night plan. Ask if you need a bag hold after a morning safari.
Settle extras (safari, rafting, sightseeing cabs) at the desk, not only on WhatsApp.
Allow time back to the Dandeli bus stand from Pradhani.

Choose your room

Prices are per person for the itinerary you selected above. Tap a card to select it.

Pool and forest stay options at Woodpecker Homestay Dandeli

Tent Stay

Camping / safari tent · Sleeps 2

Pool access
Meals
Activities

₹3,200 ₹2,500 per person

Food included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner (veg / non-veg, unlimited on the listed package)
Food menu: Breakfast: upma / sheera, idli-wada / puri bhaji, tea / coffee. Lunch & dinner: white rice, jeera / masala rice, chapati, chicken curry, vegetable bajji, salad, sweets. Confirm the day’s menu on WhatsApp.
Activities included: Kayaking, boating, river swimming, swimming pool, jacuzzi bath, campfire, rain dance, trekking, nature walk, dart board, archery
Extra activities (payable): White-water rafting (short Rs 600 / mid Rs 1200 / long Rs 1500), jungle safari at Pansoli, Magod / Syntheri / Kavala / Sykes Point, sightseeing cabs

Cottage bedroom at Woodpecker Homestay Dandeli

Cottage Stay

Forest cottage · Sleeps 3

Cottage room
Meals
Pool

₹3,800 ₹3,000 per person

Food included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner (veg / non-veg, unlimited on the listed package)
Food menu: Breakfast: upma / sheera, idli-wada / puri bhaji, tea / coffee. Lunch & dinner: white rice, jeera / masala rice, chapati, chicken curry, vegetable bajji, salad, sweets. Confirm the day’s menu on WhatsApp.
Activities included: Kayaking, boating, river swimming, swimming pool, jacuzzi bath, campfire, rain dance, trekking, nature walk, dart board, archery
Extra activities (payable): White-water rafting (short Rs 600 / mid Rs 1200 / long Rs 1500), jungle safari at Pansoli, Magod / Syntheri / Kavala / Sykes Point, sightseeing cabs

Thatched bamboo cottage at Woodpecker Homestay Dandeli

Bamboo Cottage Stay

Thatched bamboo cottage · Sleeps 2

Bamboo walls
Meals
Forest porch

₹3,800 ₹3,000 per person

Food included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner (veg / non-veg, unlimited on the listed package)
Food menu: Breakfast: upma / sheera, idli-wada / puri bhaji, tea / coffee. Lunch & dinner: white rice, jeera / masala rice, chapati, chicken curry, vegetable bajji, salad, sweets. Confirm the day’s menu on WhatsApp.
Activities included: Kayaking, boating, river swimming, swimming pool, jacuzzi bath, campfire, rain dance, trekking, nature walk, dart board, archery
Extra activities (payable): White-water rafting (short Rs 600 / mid Rs 1200 / long Rs 1500), jungle safari at Pansoli, Magod / Syntheri / Kavala / Sykes Point, sightseeing cabs

AC cottage bedroom at Woodpecker Homestay Dandeli

AC Cottage Stay

Air-conditioned cottage · Sleeps 3

AC
Meals
Pool

₹4,500 ₹3,500 per person

Food included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner (veg / non-veg, unlimited on the listed package)
Food menu: Breakfast: upma / sheera, idli-wada / puri bhaji, tea / coffee. Lunch & dinner: white rice, jeera / masala rice, chapati, chicken curry, vegetable bajji, salad, sweets. Confirm the day’s menu on WhatsApp.
Activities included: Kayaking, boating, river swimming, swimming pool, jacuzzi bath, campfire, rain dance, trekking, nature walk, dart board, archery
Extra activities (payable): White-water rafting (short Rs 600 / mid Rs 1200 / long Rs 1500), jungle safari at Pansoli, Magod / Syntheri / Kavala / Sykes Point, sightseeing cabs

Ratings and reviews

4.5 Excellent · 274 Google reviews

Guest review · Google · 5/5

Liked the pool and jacuzzi after the water activities. Staff helped plan a Pansoli safari slot for the next morning.
Family stay · Google · 5/5

AC cottage was clean and comfortable. Meals were simple and unlimited as listed. Kids enjoyed the campfire evening.
Group trip · Google · 4/5

Bamboo cottage felt forest-y. Confirm which activities run on your dates — rain dance and river swim depend on weather.
Weekend guest · Google · 4/5

Good base near the safari belt. Special package rates around Rs 3000 — reconfirm the latest price on WhatsApp before you pay.

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Stay policies

Check-in: 11:00 AM (listed package)
Check-out: 10:00 AM (listed package)
Minimum stay: 1 night
ID: Any government photo ID. PAN card is not accepted as the only ID.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner (veg / non-veg). Tell us allergies on WhatsApp.
Advance: Reservation may need an advance (about Rs 1000). Confirm the cutoff on WhatsApp.
Cancellation: Strict cancellation rules may apply. See our refund policy and confirm the cutoff on WhatsApp before you pay.

What’s nearby

Dandeli Tiger Reserve jungle safari About 10 km
Tickets at the Pansoli checkpoint. Listed safari is about Rs 400–600 per person; cover varies by slot.
Dandeli town / bus stand From Pradhani
Share arrival time for a pickup suggestion.
Disney Park (Dandakaranya) / Crocodile Park Day trip
Easy add-ons with a local driver.
Supa Dam / Kali backwaters Day trip
Backwater views near the forest belt.
Magod / Syntheri / Sathodi Falls Day trip
Allow a half day and a cab (payable).
Kavala Caves / Ulavi / Sykes Point Day trip
Forest viewpoints; permits may apply.