Desert Haveli Guest House

Hotels
9.1 (154 reviews)
In The National Monument Fort of Jaisalmer, Near Jain Temples Campus , Jaisalmer , in

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Heating
Terrace
Laundry
Luggage storage
Tour desk
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent location inside Jaisalmer Fort
Very helpful and hospitable staff (Jeet/Jeetu)
Beautiful, unique rooms with authentic architecture
Great rooftop views
Tasty breakfast and notable banana bread
Chapati cooking class and personalized local recommendations
Organized/arranged camel safari
Cons:
Rooftop terrace somewhat unkempt and less attractive view than other rooftop restaurants
No significant negatives reported by most guests

Categories

Cleanliness
9.1
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Service
9.3
Exceptional, repeatedly praised staff and host (Jeet/Jeetu) went above and beyond with warm welcomes, help with luggage, early/late check-in/out, walking to meet guests, organized activities and strong local recommendations.
Location
9.3
Outstanding — located inside Jaisalmer Fort/heart of the old city with beautiful views and easy access to temples and fort lanes.
Room Quality
9.3
Rooms described as beautiful, unique and authentic (e.g., King's Room), with great views from some rooms and preserved period architecture.
Amenities
8.5
Mixed: highlights include rooftop access, chapati cooking class and arranged camel safaris, but the rooftop terrace was noted as somewhat unkempt and offering a less attractive view than other rooftop restaurants.
Value for Money
9.1
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
9.1
Favourable mentions for tasty breakfasts, thoughtful packed breakfasts for early departures, banana bread and the memorable chapati cooking experience.
Overall Experience
9.1
Very positive overall — guests describe stays as magical, perfect for a fort experience, and express intentions to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-13 22:35

Property Description

Historical Charm: Immerse yourself in the rich history of Jaisalmer by staying within the walls of the impressive Jaisalmer Fort at Desert Haveli Guest House.

Picturesque Views: Enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the historical city and its skyline from the rooftop restaurant while indulging in delicious Indian and Continental vegetarian dishes.

Convenient Amenities: With complimentary Wi-Fi, air conditioning, heating, and helpful services like laundry, currency exchange, and transport rental, Desert Haveli ensures a comfortable and hassle-free stay.

Experience the allure of Jaisalmer with us at Desert Haveli Guest House - book your stay now!

Important information:

The guest house requires prepayment via a bank transfer. Guests will receive a direct email from the guest house with payment instructions.

Located within one of the largest forts in the world - the historical Jaisalmer Fort Desert Haveli Guest House offers complimentary Wi-Fi access in all areas.

Desert Haveli Guest House is 98 feet from Jain Temple and Jaisalmer Bus Station. It is 0.6 mi from Gadisar Lake and 0.9 mi from Jaisalmer Railway Station.

Equipped with air conditioning and heating, the rooms feature a unique rustic ambiance. They offer an attached bathroom with shower facilities.

Boasting panoramic views over the historical city and its skyline, the rooftop restaurant serves Indian and Continental vegetarian delights. Room service is also provided.

Desert Haveli staff can assist with laundry, ironing and currency exchange services. Transport rental and airport shuttle services can also be arranged.

Your property description is created according to the facilities and amenities you add. It’s then translated into multiple languages. This can increase your bookings because it appeals to all potential guests.Managed by a private host
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:30 AM
Airport code: JAI

Location

Guest Reviews

9.1
Based on 154 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.1
Service: 9.3
Location: 9.3
Room Quality: 9.3
Amenities: 8.5
Value for Money: 9.1
Food and Beverage: 9.1
Overall Experience: 9.1
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Philippe • solo_traveller • fr
10
A great night in Jaisalmer Fort
Pros:

Great location, great place to stay, beautiful views of the city from the fort. Jeet was very helpful for taking care of everything (water, luggage, meals, etc...). We were in the room at the top of the place.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-05-05 • via Nuitee
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Putero Pourreau • solo_traveller • nc
9
2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
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Sayan Chakravarty • solo_traveller • in
10
The Sands of Time
Pros:

Living inside the fort, taking quiet walks through its lanes, practicing yoga at sunrise from its highest points, and admiring the intricate architecture of the Jain temple and other temples inside the fort.

Will visit again

Cons:

Nothing really. Loved it all.

2026-03-27 • via Nuitee
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Jamie • couple • gb
10
A perfect in fort experience
Pros:

Location, breakfast, staff, uniqueness of the rooms and building. Just perfect for the stay we were looking for

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-19 • via Nuitee
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Michael • solo_traveller • gb
8
Charming haveli close to the city palace and Jain temples
Pros:

Good location in the heart of the old city. Helpful staff.

2026-03-11 • via Nuitee
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Judith • couple • de
8
Pros:

Sehr freundliche Leute, wir bekamen ein besseres Zimmer- mit Fenster und schönem Blick und früher check-in sowie später check out wurden kostenlos gewährt. Außerdem wurde eine großartige, individuelle Kamelsafari organisiert bzw vermittelt

Cons:

Die Dachterrasse ist etwas ungepflegt und bietet einen weniger schönen Blick als andere Rooftop Restaurants

2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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Philippe • solo_traveller • be
6
2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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Anna • couple • gb
10
Magic!
Pros:

My partner and I stayed in the King’s Room at Desert Haveli Guest House on New Year’s Eve and had the most magical experience.

First and foremost, we must mention the exceptional hospitality of our friend Jeetu. He welcomed us with beautifully prepared chai, rich with ginger and spices, just as it should be. He showed us around the property, and we spent a wonderful afternoon on the guesthouse’s rooftop, which offers incredible views of both the outskirts and the magnificent Jaisalmer Fort.

The absolute highlight of our stay was the chapati cooking class that Jeetu kindly hosted in the guesthouse kitchen. It won't cost much, but it is an absolute must do if you truly want to experience the warmth and generosity of this team.

Watching the New Year’s fireworks from the rooftop is a memory we will cherish forever.

Jeetu and the team also gave us fantastic recommendations for places to see, eat, and drink, so don’t hesitate to ask them depending on what you’re looking for.

The property itself feels magical. The room makes you feel as though you’ve stepped into a place from your imagination, with gorgeous decorations, beautifully preserved architecture, and authentic details that you’ll fall in love with.

Thank you so much, Jeetu and team, for making our stay so special. If you’re planning to visit Jaisalmer, you can book this place with complete confidence and fully enjoy the magic of the fort.

Cons:

Everything was great

2026-02-25 • via Nuitee
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Donald • couple • au
8
Pros:

The location was excellent for us. Staff went above and beyond to help. There were roadworks happening when we arrived and our driver couldn't work out how to get us there. So two staff walked to us and helped. We had a very early morning departure, and staff supplied us with an extensive and thoughtful packed breakfast and used a torch to help us navigate the street in the dark. We ate in each night as the food was tasty and served nicely. The banana bread was a particular favourite of mine.

2026-02-23 • via Nuitee
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Teresa • couple • au
10
Stunning room with great views from the rooftop.
Pros:

Beautiful room. Fantastic view from rooftop. Friendly staff that allowed us to check in early. Located inside the fort in a quiet, small lane.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-02-22 • via Nuitee
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William Ernest Balarama • solo_traveller • au
10
AMAZING. I'll be back.
Pros:

The BEST place I stayed in my month in India, by far. The location is AMAZING being inside the fort, with amazing views to the south side of Jaisalmer. Very historical feeling, very heritage. The rooms were specious with very comfortable beds. There was a really nice window in my room where I was able to really relax and watch the world go by, feeling the warmth emanate through the fort walls. The rooftop area was stunning, beautiful views, great food. The Sarah were very friendly, and left you in peace when you needed some quiet time! The manager was very friendly and I had several chats with them on the rooftop too. I will DEFINITELY be back!!

Cons:

Hot and some of the power points were a little patchy, but that's expected inside a historical fort! The house next door was a bit loud.

2026-01-29 • via Nuitee
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Jain • solo_traveller • us
5
Not for family people or person staying alone.
Pros:

The room was well decorated and spacious

Cons:

The location was inside the fort. I was dropped outside the fort as the car was not allowed. I had to take a rickshaw to one point and had to walk for 8 minutes to reach he place. The place is hood for youngsters , but not for people like us. When I went to that place, water heater was bit working, the flow of water was not good,AC was not working and they're were few more issues.

2026-01-28 • via Nuitee
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Anna • couple • se
10
Fantastic! Nice and very helpful staff, best in Jaisalmer!
2026-01-27 • via Nuitee
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Nathalie • extended_group • fr
8
Une très belle haveli avec un roof top qui permet de se relaxer en contemplant la ville.
Pros:

L'acueil a été très chaleureux, notre hôte est venu à notre rencontre pour prendre en charge les bagages et nous mener à l'haveli à l'intérieur du fort.

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Nandanwankar • couple • in
9
2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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shanker • extended_group • sg
10
Fantastic authentic experience!
Pros:

Beautiful location on the edge of the fort with windows and rooftop dining looking out of the fort.
Fantastic service from Vimal and team who consistently go above and beyond to make your stay comfortable. Food was amazing! We did city and desert tours and camel safari. Highly recommended!

Cons:

Be prepared to walk up into the fort and to rooftop dining

2026-01-18 • via Nuitee
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Anna • couple • us
10
Pros:

Prime location, excellent host. Cool room.

2026-01-16 • via Nuitee
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Ghanchi • couple • in
7
Pros:

Hotel location

Cons:

Nice filing

2026-01-14 • via Nuitee
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neeraj85vns • couple • in
7
Pros:

Location is great and roof top view is amazingly good.

Cons:

Facilities at this place is limited but that considerable enough to stay.

2026-01-04 • via Nuitee
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Erik • couple • se
9
Pros:

Fantastiskt läge i Fortet med en enastående utsikt över staden från terrassen. Vi satt i solen och njöt av vyerna, långt ovanför det hektiska stadslivet nere på gatorna. Huset är mycket vackert med fina interiör, och det var en upplevelse i sig att bo i ett levande fort.

2026-01-03 • via Nuitee