Facilities

Newspapers in lobby (surcharge)
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Wheelchair accessible
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Smoke-free property
Free self parking
Newspapers in lobby (surcharge)

Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Royal experience
Highly recommended

Categories

Cleanliness
7.24
No specific sentiment mentioned.
Service
8.21
Staff were very friendly.
Location
8.25
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Room Quality
7.7
La camera e il palazzo.
Amenities
7.53
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
7.69
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
7.54
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
8.21
Best place to stay in Bhavnagar. Felt the royal experience during my stay here.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-17 09:07

Property Description

Relax by the Outdoor Pool:
Take a refreshing dip in the outdoor pool at Nilambag palace and soak up the sun in style.

Delicious Dining Experience:
Indulge in a satisfying meal at the hotel's restaurant, offering delectable dishes to tantalize your taste buds.

Convenient Location:
Situated just a short drive away from popular attractions like Trambak Falls and Ganga Deri, Nilambag palace provides easy access to key destinations in Bhavnagar.

Plan your stay at Nilambag palace now and experience luxury and comfort in the heart of Bhavnagar!

Important information:

  • No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.

Check-in and check-out hours:

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Pets

    Service animals not allowed

  • Guest type

    Essential workers only - NO

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

See all policies

Location

Guest Reviews

7.8
Based on 20 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.24
Service: 8.21
Location: 8.25
Room Quality: 7.7
Amenities: 7.53
Value for Money: 7.69
Food and Beverage: 7.54
Overall Experience: 8.21
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Maps11276698945 Couples
4
A tired, tatty hotel
Pros:

Whilst appreciating that Gujarat does not have luxury hotels, this is the worst one we experienced on our travels around the region. The room (208) was very tired, with stained chairs and, dangerously, a broken glass surface on the dressing table. The bathroom fittings were old, broken and dirty.
We ate in the restaurant where our meal took over 50 minutes to arrive. The food was reasonable but we were past wanting to eat by then. To be avoided!

2026-03-03 via Tripadvisor
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Safari00168641587 Couples
10
Great family history shared with the hotel guest.
Pros:

Wonderful location, beautiful hotel with a great working crew and delicious food.

2026-02-23 via Tripadvisor
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Cmodi78 Couples London, England
6
Disappointing experience
Pros:

Was obviously once a lovely grand place, but now let down considerably by its management. I presume the royal ownership is uninterested in the basics of hotel management. They don’t respond to messages, and haven’t sufficiently trained staff (which is a shame, as the pay seem willing to help). My wife visited the property 30 years before and recalls a much better experience. Other Gujerati heritage properties we’ve stayed at have been much better managed. For the price being charged, I would give it a miss

2026-02-02 via Tripadvisor
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Dipesh family
10
Pros:

Staff were very friendly

2026-01-01 via Nuitee
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Linda family
10
Pros:

La camera e il palazzo

2025-11-24 via Nuitee
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Companion55141951609 Couples Mumbai, Maharashtra
6
Better hotels at the same price available
Pros:

Old hotel, needs maintenance, plumbing issue in our room, food quality was average, tea was terrible . Location and area of the property is good as it’s a palace but it’s become old. TV in the room was old and outdated in this era of smart TV

2025-11-14 via Tripadvisor
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Trip42930048522 NONE
10
Pros:

Best place to stay in Bhavnagar. Felt the royal experience during my stay here. Highly recommended for a wonderful stay.

2025-07-23 via Tripadvisor
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LijuMathewAhmedabad Business Ahmedabad, Ahmedabad District, Gujarat
10
Royal Heritage Stay at Bhavnagar
Pros:

Warm hospitality and the truly delightful Stay at Nilambag Palace at Bhavnagar

The stay was truly memorable, and the overall experience was nothing short of exceptional.

Staff are very helpful surrounded amble space around the premises

2025-06-10 via Tripadvisor
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Q643HUpawans Business
10
Good accommodation
Pros:

Very comfortable
Highly recommended
Nice and polite staff
Good open lawns
Beautiful morning experience to start the day with peacock making good noise in the garden
Nice food and heritage site of the royal family of bhavnagar giving royal experience

2025-05-06 via Tripadvisor
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Global21617282280 Business
8
Royal experience
Pros:

Since my first stay in 2007, an occasional visitor to Bhavnagar, experiencing a Royal ambience, very courteous staff, tasteful menu and good reception overall. Rooms are spacious, could have been provided with dental kit and a comb. Rooms are comfortable and clean.

2025-04-08 via Tripadvisor
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Maps27112192927 Solo travel Surat, Surat District, Gujarat
2
Worst Experience at first hotel in Bhavnagar, Nilambaug Palace Hotel
Pros:

One of the worst experience I've faced till now. I've travelled many cities now, first I check the reviews of the hotel before booking, so ss I've saw good reviews about this hotel Nilambaug Palace Hotel, Bhavnagar, i booked a deluxe room with king bed. I already contacted the property before my arrival that I'll arrive around 2-3 am in the morning so keep my room ready. As I've arrived i was first unable to find hotel entrance, afterwards I checked in and I got twin bed room. I asked them that I've booked Deluxe King Bed Room for which I've paid 2k extra they said they don't have any deluxe room available, and in their system was showing I've booked twin bed. The hotel staff didn't gave any response to my questions, the room was bad, bedsheets weren't clean, TV wasn't working, none of the remotes were working, no Valet was available for parking of my car, the bed was so hard that I couldn't sleep at all. This is the worse experience I've got till today. I've booked my hotel Via MakeMyTrip, I'm black platinum member, and still MakeMyTrip also didn't do anything.

2024-12-03 via Tripadvisor
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shehwaz Solo travel Ahmedabad, Ahmedabad District, Gujarat
8
Good place to stay
Pros:

This place is the official residence of the erstwhile royal family. The family still resides in part of the palace grounds and some of the areas have been converted to a hotel.
Various types of rooms available as per your requirement. i stayed at the cottage rooms, which is a small structure behind the main building.
Rooms are big and airy and well appointed with basic amenities.
Sleep quality is average as personally i felt the mattress a little to soft. but i was staying only for a night, so did not raise an issue about it.
Need to appreciate the fact that they have tried to preserve the heritage and most of the structure, including the rooms are well maintained.
Did not try any meals except breakfast, which was okay.
Check in and check out process was quick.
Location is right in the middle of the town and plenty of parking space available.
Definitely recommended for a visit.

2024-11-18 via Tripadvisor
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pkartik2015 Couples
6
Grand palace that needs renovation and revamp
Pros:

Great palace in Bhavnagar but needs better upkeep and rooms certainly need huge renovation. We stayed in heritage room. Rooms are very big, but furnishings need some maintenance and modernisation. bathrooms are big too, bathrooms were clean but not sanitary fittings are in dire condition, tiles are broken and overall does not feel great.
Food is less than mediocre, breakfast was cold and is not elaborate at all.
Staff is okay, courteous but certainly needs proper hospitality training.
Overall, property and experience does not match with other similar priced heritage properties.

2024-11-17 via Tripadvisor
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saikrishnam2024 Family
10
Excellent stay!
Pros:

Stayed in Heritage room. Had an excellent experience of the royal living. The service was excellent. The room was spacious and the furnishing had a royal vibe right from the bed, the Belgian mirror and the large bathroom. We were given a guided tour of the palace

2024-10-10 via Tripadvisor
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anishapriyak Solo travel
10
I would recommend this stay to anyone who's visiting Bhavnagar, the place is of historic importance, old and beautiful
Pros:

The stay was very comfortable, felt like I was in a movie of "Bhool bhulaiya" or "1920",absolutely stunning ambience, this place is of historic importance, there are few places near Sihor like Brahm kund and Darbargarh which are very beautiful

2024-07-03 via Tripadvisor
8
877bhaveshj Business
10
There are no words to express my gratitude. It's such a great vintage property. Equivalent to Taj hotels.
Pros:

There are no words to express my gratitude. It's such a great vintage property. I don't know how it's a possible to give such a premium property at very lowest price. Thak you Nilambaugh palace to add such wonderful memories in my trip. Must visit place.

2024-06-08 via Tripadvisor
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Curiosity45712363015 Business
10
Good for staying
Pros:

Excellent amenities. Good staff. Very welcoming receptionist. Mr. Dhruvraj, Mr. Vijay. Mr. Ketanbhai is very cooperative person. Must visit.
Restaurant is very good. Location is good..,............................................

2024-05-12 via Tripadvisor
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Departure00781219721 Friends getaway Pune, Pune District, Maharashtra
8
Wonderful place to stay at nilambag palace
Pros:


The staff at Hotel Nilambag Palace epitomized exceptional service and hospitality. From the moment I stepped foot into the palace, I was greeted with a warm welcome and treated like royalty throughout my stay. The staff members were attentive, professional, and always went the extra mile to ensure that every aspect of my experience was flawless.

2023-05-28 via Tripadvisor
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JagdishP51 Business
10
Royal experience
Pros:

Wonderful experience as staying in royal palace, food also very nice and tasty. Overall good stay as location like Bhavnagar never ever. Recommended for others as well and always preferred same place in next trip.

2023-05-27 via Tripadvisor
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FarAway21586030095 Business
8
Pleasant stay
Pros:

Pleasant stay. Helpful and courteous staff. Spacious rooms. Good value for money.
Food was good. Though prices could have been comparatively reasonable. Good ambiance.
Very good for a business traveller. All locations readily accessible.

2023-04-12 via Tripadvisor