The MTDC beach resort is unquestionably the best resort at Ganapatipule. It’s situated bang on the beach. No other property offers this advantage.
We stayed in the AC Seaview Cottage. (Book early. On line. There are only 4 such cottages) It’s more than a room. It’s a suite - with a large bedroom, dressing room, a well equipped modern bathroom, and a large attached terrace. The suite is also equipped with a fridge.
The room has large bay windows looking directly out on the beach and the waves. And the terrace is skirting the beach. The ambience from our room was awesome!
The resort is spread over acres and acres and even when it is packed, one has the sense of space and serenity. The overall upkeep of the resort is decent. (But of course MTDC can improve it if they wish to be a superior resort mamager!)
The famed Ganapati temple is just a stone’s throw away right next to the resort!.
And therefore, taking all this into consideration, we found our room rate of Rs.2, 300 for this type of cottage to be very good value for money. The Non-AC deluxe rooms at Rs.1100 per night, were also quite good and fantastic value for money.
The only negatives, and our suggestions to MTDC are:
The bed linen could be cleaner.
The single restaurant is probably given on contract to an outsider, whose food quality and service need to be substantially improved.
During peak hours, the restaurant also does not have sufficient seating, leading to long waits. MTDC definitely needs to build another restaurant as there is more than enough space, and to ensure that the restaurant is at least 3-Star quality.
Rooms did not have any cups, glasses, for bed tea, drinks, etc. A simple device like an electric kettle with tea/coffee bags provided, would increase the value to the tourists immediately. (I hope some MTDC officials read this and take action)
In sum, I would love to return to this place and hope that the tourism officials will have made these minor but vital improvements by then!
(Incidentally Mouthshut should clasify this entry as MTDC, Ganapatipule and not TDC, Ganapatipule)