D-418 Defence Colony, New Delhi, Delhi N.C.R, 110024
What's nearby
Lajpat Nagar Central Market - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Nizamuddin Dargah - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium - 5 min drive - 2.8 km
ISKCON Temple - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
India Habitat Centre - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
Getting around
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) - 41 min drive
New Delhi Okhla Station - 5 min drive
Dilli Haat - INA Station - 6 min drive
New Delhi Lajpat Nagar Station - 23 min walk
Moolchand Station - 13 min walk
Lajpat Nagar Station - 17 min walk
South Extension Station - 20 min walk
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Train station pick-up (surcharge)
Restaurants
Defence Colony Club - 7 min walk
Subway - 12 min walk
1Oak Cafe and Bar - 5 min walk
Karim's - 11 min walk
Café Coffee Day - 14 min walk
About this property
Colonels Retreat
At Colonels Retreat, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Lajpat Nagar Central Market and Nizamuddin Dargah. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Also, India Gate and Pragati Maidan are within a short drive. Public transportation is close by: Moolchand Station is just 13 minutes by foot.
Languages
English, Hindi
At a glance
Hotel size
6 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out time is noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions.
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
Children
One child (8 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Transfers
Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
Train station pick-up
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free cooked-to-order breakfast
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
What to do
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Working away
Business center
Meeting rooms
Services
Tour/ticket assistance
Limo or town car service
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 2008
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Terrace
Library
Television in common areas
Accessibility
Elevator
Wheelchair accessible
Room amenities
Be entertained
24-inch flat-screen TV
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Sleep well
Down comforter
Blackout drapes/curtains
Soundproofed rooms
Premium bedding
Select Comfort mattress
What to enjoy
Individually furnished
Separate dining area
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free toiletries
Hair dryer (on request)
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Free local calls
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of INR 1400 per vehicle (one way)
Train station pick-up service is offered for an extra charge
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of INR 1000 (subject to availability)
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of INR 1500 (subject to availability)
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for INR 800.0 per night
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Long-term renters welcome.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Property Registration Number 1642
Also known as
Colonels Retreat
Colonels Retreat B&B
Colonels Retreat B&B New Delhi
Colonels Retreat New Delhi
Colonel`s Retreat Hotel New Delhi
Colonels Retreat New Delhi
Colonels Retreat Bed & breakfast
Colonels Retreat Bed & breakfast New Delhi
Frequently asked questions
Does Colonels Retreat offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Colonels Retreat does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Colonels Retreat?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Colonels Retreat?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Colonels Retreat?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is INR 1400 per vehicle one way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Colonels Retreat?
Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. There's a charge of INR 1000 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge of INR 1500 (subject to availability).
What is there to do at Colonels Retreat and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as hiking and practice your swing at the nearby golf course.
Are there restaurants at or near Colonels Retreat?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Colonels Retreat like?
Colonels Retreat is in Defence Colony, a short 16-minute walk from Lajpat Nagar Central Market and 20 minutes' walk from South Extension 2 Market.
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
8.6/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 29, 2024
Excellent stay By Central Market
Great place located close to Lajpat Nagar and the Central Market. Service was great, rooms clean and tidy. It was great to come back to an Air Conditioned room from the humid August temperatures.
Rooftop closed for the monsoon months
June-August.
Very close to the Central Market great for shopping.
Taje
Taje, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 19, 2024
Dennis
Dennis, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 14, 2024
This is a friendly, well-run small hotel. The rooms range in size from sufficient to generous and are clean and well-appointed. Great food in the rooftop restaurant.
Dennis
Dennis, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 18, 2024
Michael
Michael, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Nov 21, 2022
KRITIKA
KRITIKA, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 25, 2022
Colonels Retreat review
All-round excellence and a very friendly staff
James
James, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 17, 2022
We really enjoyed our stay at this property. Nice rooms, common areas, excellent staff and service, and great food!!!
Sonal
Sonal, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 24, 2019
Excellent property in a quiet neighbourhood, it is done up in a manner that it feels like a home away from home. The staff is friendly and they also serve very good food. I will surely come back again.
Sid
Sid, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 22, 2019
The air filter in the room. The breakfast also was excellent. Internet could be a bit faster
Verified traveler
2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 28, 2018
Great location in Delhi The staff were so helpful nothing too much trouble. The owners also so helpful and knolgeable providing the personal touch which demonstates how much they care about their guest. The food is excellent and I highly recommend the Colonel Retreat
Simon
Simon, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 24, 2018
Home Away from Home
A homely, well-run and clean place with efficient, polite and helpful staff. Excellent location, close to main centres of activity. Wifi is good but cell phone connectivity is a major issue.
Satnam
Satnam, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 3, 2018
Douglas
Douglas, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
May 16, 2018
Won’t stay there again
Very clean, excellent food, Naresh was very helpful although difficult to communicate with because of language barrier. Staff can’t speak English (only mention this because it’s India, they should !), are rude, don’t listen and not particularly helpful. WiFi crappy
Zadoo
Zadoo, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 25, 2018
Cozy, homey and professional
My second stay at the Colonel’s Retreat and am just as satisfied. Great place to unwind at the rooftop restaurant with a chilled beer beneath the stars.
The person who took us in and served us lovely fresh lime sodas and cheese sandwiches deserves a special mention, unfortunately i forget his name.
I feel i must mention here that some of the kitchen staff were less than helpful when asked to provide glutenfree options. I felt i was imposing on them and they were uncooperative.
However, it was a lovely stay overall.
Rohini
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Apr 8, 2018
Good
Very nice hotel everything was clean compare to other hotels. The only problem they had a lot of mosquitoes for some reason they have to take care of that. I think its because too much plants. I recommend they get rid of plants because indian mosquitoes are not safe. There were a lot of mosquitoes repellent but didn't help much.
Other than mosquitoes best place and device loved it. I want to go again please remove that plants so no more mosquitoes.
henna
henna, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jan 26, 2018
Comfortable
Nice, quiet place in a residential neighborhood, somewhat isolated. We thought it was quite overpriced, but ultimately had a comfortable stay.
Verified traveler
1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 20, 2017
Wonderful and quiet
Far away from the hustle but a quick metro ride to the sights. Fabulous breakfasts on the terrace with an easy cater for a gluten free person. Great rooms, clean and spacious. Delhi under-rated as a tourist destination - and plenty of great advice about what to see.
M
M, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 16, 2017
Fantastic Accommodations - Defence Colony, Delhi
From the moment I arrived the staff made me feel welcomed and appreciated. The airline lost my luggage, I was hungry and exhausted when I arrived. The staff offered tea while they prepared lunch and I settled in my room. They continued to assist with locating my luggage until it was delivered the following day. Delicious breakfast on the rooftop terrace. Very comfortable bef, hot shower, free wi-ri, toiletries and EXCELLENT customer service! I highly recommend a stay here.
Bonnie
Bonnie, 1-night trip
Verified Travelocity guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 9, 2017
Comfortable Stay
We were well taken care of at the Colonels Retreat. The place is located in a quite neighborhood in chaotic Delhi which we appreciated.The place is clean and well serviced. The hosts checked in with us every morning and the staff took care of all our requests. A real treat and great value for money.
As a recommendation for other travelers, we found taxi services hailed via OLA and Uber to be cheaper than the ones arranged by the guesthouse for airport drops.
Verified traveler
3-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 1, 2017
A home away from home
This exquisitely furnished homely property is well maintained and located in a tree lined quiet suburb of Delhi. staff are friendly and helpful. We stayed for 3 nights, the shopping areas are easily accessible and close by and transport are within easy reach. It does not have the trappings of a hotel but offers a warm, comfortable homestay in well appointed clean rooms.
vimala
vimala, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 1, 2017
Oasis in a madhouse
Clean quite and well presented
Khanna and his wife are a breath of fresh air in a chaiotic city
After years staying in many places in New Delhi I am happy to say Col Retreat is a gem in a city of insainity
Glad to find
Highly recommend
Dean
Dean, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 21, 2017
A quiet and friendly perch in a busy city
Colonel's Retreat is in a quiet and leafy enclave away from the bustle of Delhi, but close enough to the Metro to make easy forays. The staff is welcoming and the rooms are comfortable, opening to a nice common room on each floor. Breakfast is good, featuring their famous banana bread. I had dinner there and it was also excellent and reasonably priced. It is so secluded that drivers might have a hard time locating it (mine did), but they will eventually.
The availability of the Metro is extremely important. Delhi street traffic is horrendous.
Bcville
Bcville, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 5, 2017
Wonderful hotel!!
We loved the Colonel's Retreat! Even got to meet the Colonel himself! A lovely gentleman. Beautiful, comfortable room, impeccable service, great location and wonderful breakfast! What more could you ask? A must stay if you are visiting Delhi!
Louis
Louis, 3-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Aug 16, 2017
The stay was nice and comfortable. Breakfast was good. Dinner is expensive and they don't give bill for dinner.