Private island keep
Electric boats glide across Udai Sagar Lake, delivering guests to a private island estate framed by the rugged Aravalli Hills.
“The private island on Udai Sagar Lake is a world unto itself.”
Where it shines
Remarkable
Private butlers oversee each stay, from arrival boat transfers to custom itinerary planning.
Remarkable
A 21-acre island estate with lawn cricket, tennis courts, and ornamental formal gardens.
Notable
Palladian symmetry meets Mewari motifs, framed by bone-inlay cabinets and hand-painted murals.
What they say
Two Michelin Keys
Michelin
Forbes Recommended
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
Also in Condé Nast Traveler, AFAR and Tatler.
The entry hall, with its soaring columns and marble floors, is nothing short of regal — as is the service, which is as devoted…
“Situated on a secluded 21-acre private island in the middle of Udai Sagar Lake, Raffles Udaipur combines European Palladian architecture with classical Mewari motifs.”
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Surrounded by Udai Sagar Lake east of the city, the 21-acre island offers quiet walking paths and flamingo spotting.
The rooms
Muted interiors feature black-and-white marble inlay cabinetry and standalone bathtubs, while select suites open to private plunge pools.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
An infinity pool looks out across Udai Sagar Lake, and select garden lawns have their own private plunge pools.
The spa
Six treatment suites offer Ayurvedic therapies, and daybeds rest beneath a domed floral ceiling in the relaxation lounge.
The gym
Resistance machines sit beneath dark wood coffered ceilings, with slatted windows looking out to the grounds.
Restaurant
Sawai Kitchen
Heirloom Rajput recipes and martial royal cuisine are cooked in an open kitchen overlooking the lake.
Designed to look and feel like you’re in an English country estate…with a Rajasthani heart.
At the table
The Writers Bar holds thousands of volumes beside a spiral staircase, and covered loggias open onto the fountains.
How it began
Opened in 2021 as the brand's Indian debut, the island retreat evokes a grand Anglo-Indian country estate set amid ornamental gardens.
“It is an opulent getaway with a true sense of place where guests can unwind in a setting with 360-degree lake views.”
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The medals
Gold
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Silver
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Bronze
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Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.