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# Merriment Luxury Resort & Private Pool Villa, Abu Road

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- Overview
- Rooms
- Location
- Policies

 Merriment Luxury Resort & Private Pool Villa, Abu Road provides amenities like dry cleaning/laundry services and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. 

## Reviews

8.0

Very good

## Popular amenities

- Pool
- Pet friendly
- Parking included
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
- Air conditioning

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## Room options

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### Premium Scenic View Room with Balcony

### Highlights

Outdoor play area

Separate sitting area

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

LED TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

- Mountain view
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Double Bed

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### Luxury Garden View Private Pool Villa With Sit-Out

### Highlights

Outdoor play area

Balcony

Separate sitting area

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Private pool

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

- Garden view
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Double Bed

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### 2 Bedroom Family Private Pool Villa with Mountain View

### Highlights

Outdoor play area

Balcony

Separate sitting area

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Private pool

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

- Garden view
- Sleeps 4
- 1 Double Bed

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## About the area

Located in Pindwara, Merriment Luxury Resort & Private Pool Villa, Abu Road is in the entertainment district and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Guru Shikhar and Trevor's Tank, while Brahma Kumaris Spiritual University & Museum and Brahma Kumaris Museum are cultural highlights. [Visit our Pindwara travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Pindwara.dx553248635939576544)

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Khasra No.32 Hillside Pool Villa,, Village Bhoojela, Pindwara, Rajasthan, 307026

### Getting around

- Bhimana Station  
3 min drive

### Restaurants

- hotel bhagavati  
15 min drive
- Burger King  
10 min drive
- Kfc  
10 min drive
- hotel sagar  
1 min walk
- Sandwizza  
17 min drive

## About this property

### Merriment Luxury Resort & Private Pool Villa, Abu Road

Resort in the entertainment district

 Merriment Luxury Resort & Private Pool Villa, Abu Road provides amenities like dry cleaning/laundry services and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. 

You'll also enjoy perks such as:

- An outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
- Free self parking
- Bicycle parking, tour/ticket assistance, and a 24-hour front desk
- Luggage storage and concierge services

Room features

All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and desk chairs. 

Extra amenities include: 

- Hypo-allergenic bedding, memory foam beds, and down comforters
- Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
- 42-inch LED TVs with satellite channels
- Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and childcare services

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## Property amenities

### Internet

- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

### Parking and transportation

- Free secured self parking on site

### Food and drink

- A restaurant
- Couples/private dining
- Private picnics

### Things to do

- Outdoor pool

### Family friendly

- In-room babysitting (surcharge)
- Laundry facilities
- Outdoor pool

### Conveniences

- 24-hour front desk
- Laundry facilities
- Lockers
- Luggage storage

### Guest services

- Concierge services
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Housekeeping (daily)
- Proposal/romance packages
- Tour and ticket assistance

### Outdoors

- In the mountains
- Pool loungers
- Pool umbrellas

### Accessibility

- No elevator
- Smooth flooring in public areas
- Smooth flooring in room
- Tile flooring in public areas
- Tile flooring in room

### More

- 2 buildings
- 3 floors
- Built in 2025
- Designated smoking areas

## Room amenities

### Bedroom

- Down comforter
- Hypo-allergenic bedding
- Memory foam mattress
- Premium bedding

### Bathroom

- Designer toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Private bathroom
- Rainfall showerhead
- Shampoo
- Shower
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided

### Entertainment

- 42-inch LED TV with satellite channels

### Food and drink

- Free bottled water

### More

- Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
- Ceiling fan
- Connecting rooms available
- Desk
- Desk chair
- Individual decor
- Individual furnishings
- Separate sitting area

## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Minimum check-in age: 18 

### Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

### Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Guests driving to the property should contact this property in advance (e.g., directions)

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

### Access methods

Staffed front desk

### Pets

Pets stay free

Welcoming dogs and cats only

### Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

### Property payment types

## Important information

### Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

- Deposit: INR 2000 per person, per day

We have included all charges provided to us by the property. 

### You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

### We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

## Frequently asked questions

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### How much is parking?

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## Reviews

## Merriment Luxury Resort & Private Pool Villa, Abu Road Reviews

8.0

### Very good

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### 10

Cleanliness

### 10

Amenities

### 10

Property conditions & facilities

10 - Excellent

0

8 - Good

1

6 - Okay

0

4 - Poor

0

2 - Terrible

0

## Reviews

### 8/10 Good

#### Nimisha

Dec 8, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Its a new property, everything is good,best for groups

##### Nimisha

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

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