Umaid Palace - A Lakeside Resort - 25 minutes from Mehandipur Balaji - 20 minutes from Chand Baori Stepwell Abhaneri & 40 minutes from Bhangarh Fort

Hotels
8.1 (32 reviews)
Village Kalakho, Post Office Kalakho, (Area Kandoli), District Dausa, Jaipur Agra National Highway , Dubbī , in

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Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Luxury accommodations
Friendly staff
Great food
Cons:
Unclean swimming pool
Maintaining issues in rooms
Lack of complimentary services

Categories

Cleanliness
5.81
The swimming pool was not clean and the bathroom facilities were not well maintained.
Service
9.78
The staff were very friendly, attentive, and helpful.
Location
9.32
The location is good and convenient to reach from Gurgaon.
Room Quality
8.27
Room 49 was the presidential suite but had a bad smell; however, the room was large.
Amenities
6.8
Not all facilities were working properly, such as the lack of hot water.
Value for Money
7.26
High costs without complimentary services did not justify the value.
Food and Beverage
8.81
The dinner and breakfast offered a great selection and were very tasty.
Overall Experience
8.78
Despite issues, the overall stay was enjoyable with beautiful surroundings.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 13:45

Property Description

Luxurious Rajput Architecture and Décor
Experience the grandeur of traditional Rajput design at Umaid Palace, overlooking Kalakho Lake. Admire the intricate furnishings and immerse yourself in the rich heritage of Rajasthan.

Relaxing Amenities and Activities
Unwind by the outdoor pool, indulge in a rejuvenating body massage, or try your hand at fishing. For the adventurous souls, camel rides and bicycle rentals are available to explore the nearby attractions like Bhangarh and Chand Baori Stepwell Abhaneri.

Scenic Dining with Lake Views
Savor a delightful culinary experience with panoramic views of Kalakho Lake at our restaurant. Enjoy a blend of local flavors and international cuisine while basking in the serene ambiance.

Escape to Umaid Palace for a truly enchanting stay amidst the beauty of Jaipur. Book now to create unforgettable memories.

Important information:

We are a pet friendly property, we charge a room cleaning fee per day per pet payable at the property : INR 1000

Swimming pool users must wear swimming suits or swimming trunks upon entry into the pool. Clothing such as cutoffs, gym shorts, and underwear is not permitted as swimwear.

Please note that all Indian nationals are required to produce a government approved valid photo ID with address proof at the time of check in. PAN cards will not be considered as proof.

Foreign nationals need to produce a valid passport with valid Indian visa at the time of check in.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.1
Based on 32 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.81
Service: 9.78
Location: 9.32
Room Quality: 8.27
Amenities: 6.8
Value for Money: 7.26
Food and Beverage: 8.81
Overall Experience: 8.78
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Tribhuwan • family_with_children • in
6
Liked the property, food could have been better.
Pros:

I stayed at Umaid Palace for **4 nights and 5 days**. Overall, the property is well maintained, the ambience is pleasant, and the staff are courteous and genuinely hospitable. The restaurant service team, in particular, was attentive, listened to feedback, and appeared willing to help. Unfortunately, the quality and consistency of the food significantly affected an otherwise enjoyable stay.

Cons:

Some specific issues I experienced:

* The boiled eggs served at breakfast appeared black inside and seemed spoiled. I had to return them.
* The curd was extremely runny. Even after requesting a thicker portion, I was told it came from a large 10–12 litre container and only the top layer was thick, so nothing better could be served.
* The bananas and papaya served at breakfast were somewhat raw and not of good quality.
* On one morning, guests had to wait about **30 minutes** before breakfast service actually began.
* Most gravy dishes were excessively rich and buttery, making them difficult to enjoy.
* The parathas were consistently hard and overly salty.

What disappointed me most was not an isolated incident, but the repeated inconsistency in food quality over several days. The restaurant staff made sincere efforts to address concerns whenever they were raised, but the improvements were either minimal or not sustained.

With better attention to food quality, freshness, and execution, this property could provide an excellent overall experience. The hospitality and service deserve appreciation, but the food falls well below the standard one would expect from a property of this calibre.

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Shikha • solo_traveller • in
7
Pros:

Food and staff

Cons:

Not too classy as expected

2026-04-25 • via Nuitee
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Vaibhav • extended_group • in
9
Royalty at its best
Pros:

Everything was perfect and we would love to visit the property again.
Food was amazing and they have all the veggies organically grown in their own garden that was pretty cool.

2025-12-18 • via Nuitee
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Angela • couple • de
10
Fantastic Hotel near Chand Baori Stepwell
Pros:

This was one of the more luxury, higher priced accommodations of our trip of India and we did not regret booking it. All of the staff were very friendly, attentive and helpful. Our room was beautiful and large with a lovely big bathroom and shower. The dinner and breakfast were buffet style, great selection and very tasty. We loved the building and the grounds, very pretty and well maintained. Swimming in the nice pool and sitting on the terrace with view of the lake behind the hotel were a treat! Thanks for a very enjoyable stay, well done Umaid Palace Hotel!

Cons:

N/A

2025-11-08 • via Nuitee
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Muskaan • extended_group • in
1
Not recommended
Cons:

- swimming pool was not clean at all (and that was the only facility)
- we opted fot upper floor accomodation but all royal suites were situated on the ground floor and we got the corner room.
- in night the majority of property was dark and you can't enjoy a walk
- there weren't proper locks and there was only one lock.
- the property is very small unlike as shown in the photographs at the website
- there was no complimentary breakfast or anything else for such high cost

2025-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Sameer Kumar • couple • in
5
Good location but poorly maintained property
Pros:

The location is good and convenient to reach from Gurgaon. The food is good, but very expensive.

Cons:

The facilities are not well maintained and the bathroom did not even have hot water. We stayed in room 49 which is the presidential suite but the room was smelling dank and there was urine smell coming from outside the windows as workers are working on the top floor. There is constant construction noise through the day. Also the top windows in the room even do not have blinds and at 6am the rooms are flooded with light

2025-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Vibhor
10
Pros:

Very nice

2025-03-27 • via Nuitee
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Katie • family with young children • sg
6
Quiet place but too expensive to eat.
Pros:

Quiet place away from the bustle of the cities. But there's nothing much nearby and you're forced to eat at the VERY expensive restaurant.

The kids enjoyed playing basketball, badminton and pickleball.

Cons:

The restaurant was crazy expensive - 400INR for steamed rice, and everyrhing was 500INR+ Our meal for our family of four was outrageous price for what it was in the location.

There was no heating working so they gave us (on our request) a tiny fan heater that did nothing to heat the rooms.

The hot water ran out very quickly so I had a cold shower.

Breakfast was alacarte but with no menu so we had no idea what we could order. Not even any decent coffee included in the breakfast.

2025-02-02 • via Nuitee
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Mayank • family with young children • in
7
Good
Pros:

Room size

Cons:

Food was exuberantly priced.

2024-09-22 • via Nuitee
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Prerna • family with young children • in
6
Beautiful but over priced stay
Pros:

The property offers a beautiful heritage views in every part. The food is also great.

Cons:

The rooms are not well maintained, washrooms even worse. Room facilities do not qualify the tariff charged. Breakfast was poor quality.

2024-03-28 • via Nuitee
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Singh • family with young children • us
10
Exceptional
Pros:

Food and property

2024-01-09 • via Nuitee
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Sahana • with friends • it
8
Very good
Pros:

Nice palace and kitchen garden with organic food, well equipped bathroom and good interiors, the owner was very friendly with us

Cons:

We would have appreciated better facilities and treatment for our driver

2024-01-03 • via Nuitee
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Naresh • group • in
8
Overall we recommended to many friends. Manager Yogesh is a good person.
Pros:

Nice property close to Delhi. The staff was very good and cooperative. Rooms were clean. Outdoor was lush green and looking awesome. Overall nice experience for a single night stay.

Cons:

Breakfast was not good.

2023-12-29 • via Nuitee
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Amit • family with young children • in
10
Good Stay but photos in booking.com is disguising.
Pros:

The place is not as good as shown in photos.

Cons:

What said in the description was not there in palace.

2023-11-20 • via Nuitee
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Mohit • family with young children • in
10
A royal place to stay and spend time with family and furry friends
Pros:

The property is magnificent. One gets the feel of staying in a palace with the staff being courteous and respectful.
The property is sparkling clean, both inside and outside.
The room size was royal. The temple in the garden was divine. Lots of space to walk around and play...with kids/pets.

A must visit with your pet as they will have ample space to run around.
The food is also delicious.
Location is very close to Chand Baoli. It's just 5 minutes off once you exit the Delhi Mumbai expressway

Cons:

Loved everything

2023-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Neel • family with young children • au
8
Good to stay to go to Chand baori
Pros:

Rooms were big and decent distance from stepwell

Cons:

Occasional power outages

2023-10-05 • via Nuitee
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Puja • with friends • in
7
Cool place! Expensive. Good hospitality. Needs maintenance especially for the prices it charges. Would love to see some
Pros:

The property is cool with a clean pool and amazing hospitality ( we got chai and pakoras delivered after our swim and it was cloudy and things were poetic) amidst the chirping trees and drizzle. The staff is helpful and understanding, you can see they are trying their best to provide good service at most times.

Cons:

The property needs maintenance. Our washroom was primarily dysfunctional. The door lock came off as soon as it was latched the first time. Flush didn’t work towards the end. Water kept dripping from the sink throughout. Water pressure was extremely low for showers. We chilled mostly by the pool and outdoors but still this was big turnoff.

2023-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Akshay • group • in
10
Exceptional
2023-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Jessyka • family with young children • us
10
We got to enjoy some country peace in the middle of India. It was beautiful. The staff treated us as royalty.
Pros:

Uniqueness and out of the city

2023-07-30 • via Nuitee
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Siddharth • family with young children • in
10
Exceptional
Pros:

Eveything from staff to hotel.. everythingwas spot on

2023-07-26 • via Nuitee