Serena Shigar Fort

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Serena Hotels
8.6 (81 reviews)
Serena Shigar Hotel, Shigar, Baltistan, Pakistan , Shigar , pk

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Business center
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Stunning location and mountain/valley views
Historic building/converted fort atmosphere
Attentive and helpful staff (manager praised)
Comfortable rooms with sympathetic design
Good restaurant food
Cons:
Some rooms need refreshing; bathroom odor reported
Limited amenities (buffet-only dining, no room service)
Inadequate heating in some rooms
Perceived as expensive by some guests

Categories

Cleanliness
8
Generally acceptable but not consistent: one guest reported a very bad smell from the bathroom and rooms needing refresh, indicating occasional cleanliness/maintenance issues.
Service
9.7
Very positive — multiple comments about attentive, helpful staff and a friendly manager (Talit) who assisted with organising local drivers and activities.
Location
9.9
Excellent location — praised for Skardu/valley setting, mountain views, proximity to scenic areas and the hotel’s historic palace/fort position.
Room Quality
7.6
Mixed — many rooms described as comfortable, sympathetic to the historic setting with lovely views, but at least one guest noted rooms needing refresh, poor heating and bathroom odor.
Amenities
8
Limited modern amenities noted: buffet-only meals, no room service, and small/insufficient heaters in some rooms, though the property’s historic character is a feature.
Value for Money
7.4
Mixed perceptions — several guests called it good value or affordable, while one guest felt it was too expensive for the quality (more like a guesthouse than a luxury hotel).
Food and Beverage
9
Positive food reviews — restaurant food described as very nice and staff praised; downside is meals are buffet-only with no room service.
Overall Experience
9.2
Strongly positive overall — many guests described an amazing, relaxing stay in a converted fort/palace with superb service and memorable views.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-05-25 17:31

Property Description

Luxurious 5-Star Experience in the Heart of Shigar

Exquisite Gardens and Elegant Lounge
Indulge in the serene beauty of the garden, relax in the shared lounge, or unwind on the terrace at Serena Shigar Fort.

Fine Dining and Impeccable Service
Savor delectable meals at the on-site restaurant and enjoy the convenience of free shuttle service and room service. The concierge service, luggage storage, and currency exchange add to the seamless experience.

Comfort and Convenience
Experience ultimate comfort in well-appointed rooms with plush bed linen and towels. Benefit from free private parking, a business centre, and a 24-hour front desk for all your needs.

Book now for an unforgettable stay at Serena Shigar Fort.

Important information:

The property does not accept American Express cards as a form of payment.Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 81 reviews
Cleanliness: 8
Service: 9.7
Location: 9.9
Room Quality: 7.6
Amenities: 8
Value for Money: 7.4
Food and Beverage: 9
Overall Experience: 9.2
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Muhammad Ans Bin Tariq • couple • pk
10
2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Zeeshan • solo_traveller • pk
9
2026-06-20 • via Nuitee
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Dr. Ahmad • family_with_children • pk
10
2026-06-13 • via Nuitee
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Muhammad • couple • pk
9
2026-06-12 • via Nuitee
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Yastoor • couple • pk
2
It was a bad experience its not worth having not single thing
Pros:

Nothing its not a serena its only a fort they make it hotel

Cons:

Poor Cleanliness
Scary rooms
Congested rooms
Smelly Washroom
Food was very normal like butt Karahi

2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
A
Ali • couple • us
10
Pros:

Skardu is the place to be specially in summer.

2026-05-22 • via Nuitee
J
Jayesha • solo_traveller • pk
10
Pros:

The vibe, the staff, the service, the location, everything was superb.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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Ayse Gamze • couple • tr
9
Pros:

Building itself is exceptional because of the historical value

2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Zilvinas • solo_traveller • lt
10
2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
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M • couple • gb
10
Amazing - thank you for making our stay so enjoyable.
Pros:

Amazing hotel in a converted fort. The rooms were sympathetic to the surrounding and were very comfortable. Our room had lovely views of the mountains and a stream running a few meters away. Food served in the restaurant was very nice and staff were attentive and very helpful. Talit, the manager of the hotel was friendly and super helpful in organising a driver to visit local areas of interest. Overall a wonderful relaxing stay.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-23 • via Nuitee
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Zain • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-04-19 • via Nuitee
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Momina • solo_traveller • pk
10
Pros:

The room and view.

Cons:

They offer only breakfast,lunch and dinner buffets.
Not separate food.
No room service

2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
M
Mirza Mudassir • family_with_children • pk
8
2026-02-22 • via Nuitee
M
Mohammed Abdullah • family_with_children • gb
10
2026-01-22 • via Nuitee
M
Marium • family_with_children • pk
8
2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Shamailawaseem • couple • us
10
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Nothing

2026-01-08 • via Nuitee
M
Mr Z Musa • family_with_children • pk
10
Pros:

Really nice affordable and Top noch

2026-01-01 • via Nuitee
M
Muhammad Yahya • couple • pk
9
Definitely going back again
Pros:

Everything good

Cons:

Everything good

2025-12-28 • via Nuitee
P
Piotr • family_with_children • pl
9
2025-12-21 • via Nuitee
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Salma • family_with_children • pk
10
2025-12-15 • via Nuitee