MAYFAIR Tea Resort, Siliguri, Matigara (near City Centre / Bagdogra)
MAYFAIR Tea Resort is a 5-star MAYFAIR hotel in Matigara, Siliguri, with 154 rooms across nine categories, a spa, pool and banquet halls, set in a working tea garden about 18 km from Bagdogra Airport.
Live rates and availability confirmed at booking. All prices indicative — updated June 2026.
MAYFAIR Tea Resort, Siliguri — quick facts
- Category: 5-Star hotel
- Price: Typically ₹10,000–18,000/night
- Check-in / out: 14:00 / 12:00
- Rooms: 154
- Distance to IXB airport: 18 km (~45 min by car)
Overview & Setting
MAYFAIR Tea Resort sits within the New Chumta Tea Garden at Matigara, on the western edge of Siliguri in the Darjeeling foothills. It is the West Bengal property in the MAYFAIR Hotels & Resorts group, built in the company's signature Tudor-style architecture and spread across a working tea estate rather than a city plot. With 154 rooms across nine categories, it is one of the largest five-star resorts in the North Bengal region and is geared towards leisure stays, weddings and events as much as business travellers passing through the Siliguri corridor.
The estate setting is the defining feature. Guest blocks, dining outlets and event lawns are laid out among the tea bushes, giving the resort a quiet, low-rise character that contrasts with the busy commercial heart of Siliguri a few kilometres away.
Location & Getting There
The resort is at New Chumta Tea Garden, near Bagdogra, in Matigara. Bagdogra International Airport is roughly 18 km away, a drive of about 45 minutes depending on traffic through Matigara. Bagdogra is the main air gateway for Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Gangtok and the wider Sikkim region, so the resort is well placed as a first or last night for travellers heading into the hills. New Jalpaiguri (NJP) railway station, one of the principal stations in eastern India, is within easy reach of the property by road. There is no metro in Siliguri.
Rooms & Suites
Accommodation runs from Standard Rooms of around 46 sq m up to expansive suites. Mountain View and Jungle View Rooms are larger, in the 76 to 85 sq m range, and look out respectively towards the foothills and the surrounding greenery. Heritage Rooms carry the colonial planter theme. The suite tier is extensive, including Sukna, Manager's, Planter's, Director's and Colonial Suites, the largest of which offer separate living rooms and multi-room layouts. Rooms are furnished in the brand's heritage style with wood detailing and generous floor areas by city-hotel standards.
Dining
The resort runs several dining outlets, including an all-day multi-cuisine restaurant and a speciality venue focused on Indian and regional dishes. A tea lounge makes use of the estate setting to serve local teas, fitting for a property set within a working tea garden, and there is a bar for evening drinks. Given the resort's scale and its role as a wedding venue, dining capacity is built for large groups as well as in-house guests, and the kitchens can scale up to cater big functions without compromising regular service. In-room dining is available for guests who would rather eat in their rooms after a day in the hills.
Amenities & Facilities
Facilities include an outdoor swimming pool, a wellness centre and spa, a fitness centre and an in-house movie theatre. Complimentary Wi-Fi runs across the property and there is a doctor-on-call service. The tea-garden grounds themselves function as a recreation space, with estate walks among the most popular activities for guests. Parking is plentiful given the size of the site.
Meetings, Weddings & Events
The resort is built around events. It carries multiple banquet and conference halls alongside open lawns within the estate, making it a leading choice for destination weddings and large social functions in North Bengal. The combination of on-site accommodation for 154 rooms, the garden backdrop and indoor and outdoor venue options allows it to host residential conferences and multi-day celebrations without guests leaving the grounds.
The Neighbourhood
The immediate surroundings are the tea estate and the Matigara stretch of Siliguri. The New Chumta Tea Factory is a short walk away. Within a modest drive are the North Bengal Science Centre, the Sed Gyued and Salugara monasteries, and Bengal Safari at the Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary, where visitors can see Royal Bengal tigers and other animals in semi-natural enclosures. The Coronation Bridge at Sevoke, a landmark river crossing on the way to the Dooars, is around 29 km away. Siliguri's main shopping and the City Centre mall are a few kilometres from the resort.
Who It's Best For
The resort suits leisure travellers who want a quiet estate base near Siliguri, families combining a city visit with day trips into the foothills, and groups planning weddings or conferences that need both venue space and rooms in one place. It is also a practical, comfortable choice for anyone using Bagdogra as the gateway to Darjeeling or Sikkim and wanting a five-star stay either side of the mountain leg.
MAYFAIR Tea Resort, Siliguri — room types
| Room | What you get |
| Standard Room | Entry-level rooms of around 46 sq m with the resort's Tudor-style interiors, set within the estate grounds. |
| Mountain View Room | Larger rooms of roughly 76 sq m oriented towards the Himalayan foothills on clear days. |
| Jungle View Room | Spacious rooms of about 85 sq m looking out over the surrounding tea garden and greenery. |
| Heritage Room | Period-styled rooms of around 85 sq m reflecting the resort's colonial planter theme. |
| Suites (Sukna, Manager's, Planter's, Director's & Colonial) | A tiered suite collection from about 155 sq m up to expansive multi-room Colonial Suites with separate living areas. |
Dining at MAYFAIR Tea Resort, Siliguri
| Outlet | Cuisine / type |
| Multi-cuisine restaurant | All-day dining |
| Speciality restaurant | Indian and regional cuisine |
| Tea lounge | Estate teas and light bites |
| Bar | Bar and lounge |
What's near MAYFAIR Tea Resort, Siliguri
| Landmark | Distance | Approx. on foot |
| New Chumta Tea Factory | 0.6 km | ~7 min walk |
| North Bengal Science Centre | 9.9 km | short taxi/auto |
| Sed Gyued Monastery | 13.5 km | short taxi/auto |
| Bengal Safari (Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary) | 16 km | short taxi/auto |
| Salugara Monastery | 12 km | short taxi/auto |
| Coronation (Sevoke) Bridge | 29 km | short taxi/auto |
| Siliguri City Centre Mall | 5 km | short taxi/auto |
Distances are straight-line estimates; walking times assume roughly 12 minutes per km. Confirm routes locally.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is MAYFAIR Tea Resort from Bagdogra Airport?
Bagdogra International Airport (IXB) is roughly 18 km from the resort, about a 45-minute drive through Matigara depending on traffic.
How many rooms does the resort have?
The resort has 154 rooms across nine categories, ranging from Standard Rooms to large Colonial Suites.
Is the resort actually set in a tea garden?
Yes. It is located within the New Chumta Tea Garden at Matigara, with guest blocks and event lawns laid out among the tea bushes.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 14:00 and check-out is at 12:00. Confirm exact timings with the hotel at the time of booking.
Is it a good base for Darjeeling or Sikkim?
Yes. It sits near Bagdogra Airport, the main gateway for Darjeeling, Kalimpong and Gangtok, making it a convenient first or last night before heading into the hills.
Does the resort have facilities for weddings and events?
Yes. It offers multiple banquet and conference halls plus open lawns within the estate, and is a popular destination-wedding and conference venue in North Bengal.