Polo Hotels and Varun Tea Plantations Private Limited have partnered to launch the Polo Planters Lodge Resort in Doars, West Bengal. This collaboration blends Polo Hotels & Resorts’ immersive, locally inspired hospitality with Ellenbarrie’s legacy of tea craftsmanship, creating a destination that combines indulgence with authenticity.
The new resort spans 20 acres and will feature an all-villa layout, including pool villas with tranquil views of surrounding “chai bagan.” Guests will enjoy experiences rooted in the planter lifestyle and designed to celebrate authenticity and luxury.
Polo-Curated Experiences
- Space to Unwind: A villa-only retreat offering privacy and peace.
- Cuisine Offerings: Menus crafted with fresh produce, heritage recipes, and tea-inspired pairings.
- The Planter’s Lounge: An elegant lounge overlooking tea fields, serving Ellenbarrie’s finest blends.
- Tea & Wellness Rituals: Spa therapies, infusions, and meditations inspired by tea’s healing essence.
Every stay aims to immerse guests in the rhythms of planter life, where time slows to the sound of rustling leaves and clinking teacups.
Deval Tibrewalla, CEO, Hotel Polo Towers Group, said, “Our vision for Polo has always been to create not just hotels, but experiences that capture the local essence of surroundings. With Polo Planters Lodge Resort, we are opening a new chapter, where Ellenbarrie’s planter heritage and Polo’s narrative-driven hospitality will together create an immersive experience in the Doars.”
Aradhita Agarwal, Ellenbarrie Tea, added, “The Doars have always been the heart of India’s planter culture, and Ellenbarrie has been a proud custodian of this tradition. By collaborating with Polo, we are transforming that heritage into an experience guests can live, breathe, and carry home.”
