Title: The Woodstock Resort Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # The Woodstock Resort Escape to the great outdoors with modern comforts at hand. Enjoy the perfect balance of relaxation and productivity. ## Photo gallery for The Woodstock Resort ![Front of property – evening/night - The Woodstock Resort (Shimla)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11260000/11252200/11252149/e2b31b27.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Lobby sitting area - The Woodstock Resort (Shimla)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11260000/11252200/11252149/9e16faa2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Reception - The Woodstock Resort (Shimla)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11260000/11252200/11252149/41e3c48c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Deluxe Double Room | In-room dining - The Woodstock Resort (Shimla)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11260000/11252200/11252149/1ee1c732.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Staircase - The Woodstock Resort (Shimla)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11260000/11252200/11252149/60178b58.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Located adjacent to a golf course, The Woodstock Resort offers an inviting blend of relaxation and convenience. With a rooftop terrace, coffee shop/cafe, garden, free in-room WiFi, dry cleaning/laundry services and business center at your fingertips you'll unwind in style. ## Reviews 7.0 Good ## Popular amenities - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant - Breakfast available - Business services - Laundry room ## Check prices for these days [Tonight ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-21&endDate=2026-02-22&selected=11252149&PinnedHotelID=11252149&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-21&endDate=2026-02-22&selected=11252149&PinnedHotelID=11252149&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Tomorrow ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-22&endDate=2026-02-23&selected=11252149&PinnedHotelID=11252149&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-22&endDate=2026-02-23&selected=11252149&PinnedHotelID=11252149&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [This weekend ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-27&endDate=2026-03-01&selected=11252149&PinnedHotelID=11252149&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-27&endDate=2026-03-01&selected=11252149&PinnedHotelID=11252149&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Next weekend ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-06&endDate=2026-03-08&selected=11252149&PinnedHotelID=11252149&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-06&endDate=2026-03-08&selected=11252149&PinnedHotelID=11252149&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Room options ### View all photos for Deluxe Double Room ![Deluxe Double Room | Premium bedding, desk, rollaway beds, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11260000/11252200/11252149/d9995bd0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Double Room ### Highlights Heating LED TV Ceiling fan Premium bedding Private bathroom Cable channels Desk Daily housekeeping - Valley view - 301 sq ft - Sleeps 4 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Superior Double Room, Private Bathroom, Mountain View ![Superior Double Room, Private Bathroom, Mountain View | Premium bedding, desk, rollaway beds, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11260000/11252200/11252149/bb57f3ad.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior Double Room, Private Bathroom, Mountain View ### Highlights Separate sitting area Heating LED TV Ceiling fan Premium bedding Private bathroom Coffee/tea maker Cable channels - Mountain view - 301 sq ft - Sleeps 4 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Premium Suite, Valley View, Corner ![Premium Suite, Valley View, Corner | Premium bedding, desk, rollaway beds, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11260000/11252200/11252149/9893a91c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Premium Suite, Valley View, Corner ### Highlights Balcony Heating LED TV Separate bedroom Premium bedding Ceiling fan Private bathroom Coffee/tea maker - Valley view - 495 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 4 - 1 King Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FShimla-Hotels-The-Woodstock-Resort.h11252149.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FShimla-Hotels-The-Woodstock-Resort.h11252149.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Located in Shimla, The Woodstock Resort is next to a golf course. Rothney Castle and Christ Church are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Indira Tourist Park and Craignano Nature Park. Himalayan Aviary and Gaiety Heritage Cultural Complex are also worth visiting. Make sure you don't miss outdoor adventures like horse riding and hiking/biking trails. [Visit our Shimla travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Shimla.dx3210) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C31.18213%2C77.19021&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=QmgnH8VAvMc6iz8Us7B4mlOgakk=) Naldehra, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, 171007 ### What's nearby - ![Shimla Mall which includes street scenes and a city as well as a large group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6184884/760be6cb-5ead-4742-bebd-2da3729adbc9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Mall Road 30 min drive \- 7.4 miles - ![Christ church in Shimla, India at sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6106684/d3d88567-99aa-4f95-8071-6a829fe53706.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Christ Church 30 min drive \- 7.4 miles - ![Kali Bari Temple](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532740176/80ab2f97-f9d5-4647-85e6-26add77621fa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Kali Bari Temple 32 min drive \- 8.1 miles - Naldehra Golf Course 11 min walk \- 0.6 miles - Lakkar Bazar 30 min drive \- 7.2 miles ### Getting around - Kandaghat Station 44 min drive - Shimla (SLV) 39 min drive ### Restaurants - McDonald's 20 min drive - Devicos 18 min drive - Wake and Bake Cafe 18 min drive - Domino's Pizza 18 min drive - Indian Coffee House 21 min drive ## About this property ### The Woodstock Resort Hotel next to a golf course Take advantage of a rooftop terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and a garden at The Woodstock Resort. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a business centre. Additional perks include: - Free self-parking - Continental breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and tour/ticket information - A 24-hour front desk, free newspapers and luggage storage Room features All guest rooms at The Woodstock Resort have comforts, such as premium bedding, in addition to Extra amenities include: - Heating and ceiling fans - Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries - LED TVs with cable channels - Daily housekeeping and desks ## Similar properties ![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39090000/39083900/39083874/b7076744.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Retreat Mashobra Shimla - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant - Air-conditioning 10 Exceptional 7 reviews £42 includes taxes & fees 5 Mar - 6 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-05&endDate=2026-03-06&selected=39083874&PinnedHotelID=39083874&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90210000/90204000/90203941/ea4fc9fd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Snow Valley Heights Shimla - 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Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Return airport shuttle (surcharge) - Free uncovered self parking on site - Limited on-site self parking - Wheelchair-accessible parking available ### Food and drink - Daily continental breakfast available 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee: INR 350 per person - A coffee shop/cafe - A restaurant ### Family friendly - Laundry facilities - Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge) ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk - Free newspapers in lobby - Laundry facilities - Luggage storage ### Guest services - Dry cleaning/laundry service - Housekeeping (daily) - Tour and ticket assistance ### Business services - Business centre - Meeting room ### Outdoors - Garden - Picnic area - Rooftop terrace ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel ### More - 1 building - 3 floors - Built in 2007 ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Premium bedding - Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge) ### Bathroom - Free toiletries - Hair dryer (on request) - Private bathroom - Shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - LED TV with cable channels ### Food and drink - Limited room service ### More - Ceiling fan - Desk - Heating ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 2 PM Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before noon ### Special check-in instructions Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets No pets or service animals allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are available for INR 1000.0 per night. Cots (infant beds) are not available ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Optional extras - Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately INR 350 per person - Rollaway bed fee: INR 1000.0 per night The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property ### Property is also known as Woodstock Resort Shimla Woodstock Shimla ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Woodstock Resort pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at The Woodstock Resort? ### What time is check-in at The Woodstock Resort? ### What time is check-out at The Woodstock Resort? ### Does The Woodstock Resort provide a shuttle to the airport? ### Where is The Woodstock Resort located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## The Woodstock Resort Reviews 7.0 ### Good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 7.4 Cleanliness ### 10 Amenities ### 6.8 Staff & service ### 7.4 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 2 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Raghav 28 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities It was an excellent stay at Woodstock,rooms are clean,staff were very helpful,food was good,Thanks Woodstock team most Pawan ji who recommend this property. ##### Raghav Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024 ### 4/10 Poor #### yogesh 1 Apr 2021 Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort Aloof hotel with avg room interior, No room clearance whole day, nice view of golf terrace from open terrace, no staff dress, chef Parminder was nice and understood what type of food we wanted ##### yogesh Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021 ### 4/10 Poor #### Verified traveller 29 Dec 2015 Liked: Cleanliness Disliked: Staff & service #### Clean hotel This hotel is about 24 km from Shimla, and i found it difficult to locate as there are no sign board of this hotel on the road. I finally reached the hotel asking other people. The checkin time is 2 PM, but i reached around 2:10 PM, still the room was not ready, hence I decided to checkin later and in meantime see Shimla places. Next i came around 7:30 PM ( the route from shimla to hotel i wasnt very comfortable in night as i was with family),. and to find out the hotel is still not fully done. Towels, extra bed etc. were still not done. So i called room service to get it done, instead of them completing it on their own. The good part is the hotel and room is both clean, but the washroom toilet even lacked a working flush, so that ruined it. They do not have much of staff, so the room service is not that up to mark. Food was OK, Tea was awesome. In a nut shell, I can visit that hotel again if i am with friends, but would not much prefer with families. ##### Verified traveller ### 10/10 Excellent #### Abhishek 3 Jun 2023 ##### Abhishek Stayed 3 nights in May 2023 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Hotels in Bruges](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bruges-Hotels.d6155224.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Romantic Hotels in Chester](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chester-Hotels-Romantic-Hotel.0-0-d6590-tRomanticHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Villas Tangier](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tangier-Villas.d3495-aaVillas.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) > > [4 Star Hotels in St Austell](https://www.expedia.co.uk/4Star-St-Austell-Hotels.s40-0-d182647.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hotels near Piata Romana](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Piata-Romana-Hotels.0-l6057280-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Nubian Village, Families and Couples only](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sharm-El-Sheikh-Hotels-Nubian-Village.h45925932.Hotel-Information) > > [Atrium Palace Thalasso Spa Resort & Villas](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rhodes-Hotels-Atrium-Palace-Thalasso-Spa-Resort-Villas.h880198.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Snow Princess ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Manali-Hotels-Hotel-Snow-Princess.h108138918.Hotel-Information) > > [5 Star Hotels in Seville](https://www.expedia.co.uk/5Star-Seville-Hotels.s50-0-d3312.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Frensham Pond Country House Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Farnham-Hotels-Frensham-Pond-Country-House-Hotel-Spa.h63616.Hotel-Information) > > [Solang Valley Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Manali-Hotels-Solang-Valley-Resort.h3881293.Hotel-Information) > > [Clarkes hotel, A grand heritage hotel since 1898](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Shimla-Hotels-Clarkes-Hotel.h4962.Hotel-Information) > > [Spa Hotels in Ullapool](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ullapool-Hotels-Spa-Hotels.0-0-d4318-tSpaHotels.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Manuallaya The Resort Spa in the Himalayas](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Manali-Hotels-Manuallaya-The-Resort-Spa-In-The-Himalayas.h2794324.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels near Pozar Hot Springs](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Pozar-Hot-Springs-Hotels.0-l553248621551367288-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Holiday Homes Carlow](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Carlow-Private-Holiday-Homes.d6050922-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) > > [Hotels with Gym in Milton Keynes](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Milton-Keynes-Hotels-Hotel-With-Gym.0-0-d8370-thotelwithgym.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hotels in Rome](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rome-Hotels.d179899.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Cabin Rentals Skinningrove](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Skinningrove-Cabins.d3000407933-aaCabins.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) > > [Wildflower Hall, An Oberoi Resort, Shimla](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Shimla-Hotels-Wildflower-Hall.h902273.Hotel-Information) ### Flights > [MIAT-Mongolian Airlines](https://www.expedia.co.uk/MIAT-Mongolian-Airlines-Flights.cOM.Travel-Guide-Airlines) > > [Flights from Manchester (MAN) to Lagos (LOS)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/man/los/manchester-to-lagos) > > [Flights from Benidorm](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/181363/flights-from-benidorm) ### Activities ### Packages ### Holiday Rentals ### General ---