Fern Samali Resort Dapoli, Ratnagiri | Resort and Room Tour | Honest Review

Planning a trip to Dapoli in 2026? In this video, we explore The Fern Samali Resort, a stunning hilltop property that feels like a "Mini-Mahabaleshwar" right in the heart of Konkan. If you are looking for a luxury stay away from the humid beaches, this is the place to be. I’m sharing a complete walkthrough of the Aster Room along with an honest food review. What you’ll see in this video: ✅ The Property: Full tour of the heritage-style hilltop resort. ✅ The Rooms: A look inside the mountain-view cottages with swings. ✅ The Food: Breakfast buffet review ✅ Travel Tip: Why this hilltop location is better than staying right on the beach. Timestamp: 00:00 Intro & Arrival Experience 00:21 EV Parking & Main Reception 01:14 Stay Options (Rooms & Cottages) 01:34 Full Room Tour (Aester Category) 02:07 In-room Amenities & Washroom 03:35 Private Balcony & Sunrise View 04:41 Resort Property Walkthrough 05:01 Room Tariff & Booking via Agoda 05:30 Honest Review 05:46 Lillian Luxury Cottages 08:02 Swimming Pool & Candlelight Dinner Info 08:40 Badminton Court & Banquet Hall 09:47 Kids Play Area & Magnolia Cottages 10:07 Botanical Tour (Trees & Plants) 11:25 Pet-Friendly Policy & In-house Birds 12:52 Resort Activities (Paid & Free) 15:15 Restaurant & Breakfast Buffet Review 16:36 Final Summary & Checkout 📍 Location: Gavhe, Dapoli (15 mins from Ladghar Beach). 🚗 Distance: ~5 hours from Mumbai / 4 hours from Pune. 🐶 Note: This is a pet-friendly resort #sonamonkardiaries #fernsamaliresort #kokan #dapoli #honestreview #hotelreview #maharashtra #marathitravelvlog #travelvlog