Best for
Raffles' island and lakeshore settings suit travelers who want time beside Udai Sagar Lake to be a central part of their stay.
Best for
Raffles' island and lakeshore settings suit travelers who want time beside Udai Sagar Lake to be a central part of their stay.
What makes it special
European Palladian forms meet Mewari jali panels and Tikri artwork, giving architecture-minded guests local detail to look for within the country-estate setting.
Room to consider
Look for a lake-facing suite with a heated plunge pool and a garden daybed if you want to spend afternoons in private.
Insider tip
Join the Raffles naturalist at dawn to look for kingfishers and herons around Udai Sagar Lake before the island wakes up.
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Raffles Udaipur is a lake resort outside the historic center of Udaipur, set around Udai Sagar Lake and the Aravalli hills. It is India's first Raffles outpost. It has evolved into a two-setting resort: the private island retreat and the newer Raffles Lakeshore Udaipur arrival and stay experience. The result is more spacious and quieter than most palace hotels in the old city.
This is not the Udaipur hotel for guests who want to step straight out into the City Palace lanes. It is for travelers who want water, gardens, butler service, slower days and a resort mood within reach of the city. The tradeoff is distance; the reward is space.
This room is in the Lakeshore residence, in a setting apart from the island accommodation.
A colonial-style bathtub and a rain shower are features of the spacious bathroom. The room also has a walk-in wardrobe for clothing. Hypoallergenic bedding is available if requested. The room has bespoke furnishings within a modern interior. Single-origin teas and coffee are provided, and meals can be ordered through 24-hour in-room dining.
One bedroom design uses pale blue wall panelling with matching curtains. A blue upholstered chaise sits at the foot of the bed, while carved chairs and a small table form a further sitting arrangement. Glazed doors face a railing outside.
In one sitting-area design, blue upholstered sofa seating and an armchair stand beside broad glazed doors. The armchair has a footstool, and a pale-topped low table sits with the group. A tall dark-toned cabinet with pale floral decoration stands against the panelled wall.
A colonial-style bathtub and a rain shower are features of the spacious bathroom. The room also has a walk-in wardrobe for clothing. Hypoallergenic bedding is...
A walk-in wardrobe provides storage for clothing. In the spacious bathroom, a shower is paired with a separate bathtub. Traditional decorative touches sit alongside wood accents and stone details. Outside, paths run through the greenery around the accommodation.
In one King-room design, tall cream drapery rises behind the shaped upholstered headboard. Both sit within a pale purple-and-white patterned surround. A grey sofa and a chair with a woven-looking back form a sitting group beside full-height glazed doors. Parquet-pattern flooring runs beneath the furnishings, with a broad recessed ceiling overhead.
Hypoallergenic bedding can be requested. Single-origin teas and coffee are provided, with in-room dining available around the clock. A baby crib or an extra bed for a child can be arranged on request. A newspaper is supplied in the room.
A walk-in wardrobe provides storage for clothing. In the spacious bathroom, a shower is paired with a separate bathtub. Traditional decorative touches sit alongside wood...
Mother-of-pearl and bone inlay feature in the furniture, within interiors that combine Mughal, Rajasthani and European influences. The spacious bathroom has a shower and a separate bathtub. On request, hypoallergenic bedding can be provided.
One King-room design places a sofa across the foot of the bed, with a round table and a chair with a woven-looking back to one side. Glazed doors open towards the furnished outdoor space. Patterned rugs lie over parquet-pattern flooring, and a decorative medallion forms part of the wall decoration.
Single-origin teas and coffee are provided, and in-room dining is available 24 hours a day. A crib or an extra bed for a child can be requested. A newspaper is provided in the room.
Mother-of-pearl and bone inlay feature in the furniture, within interiors that combine Mughal, Rajasthani and European influences. The spacious bathroom has a shower and a...
This suite is in the Lakeshore residence, separate from the island rooms.
A spacious lounge forms part of this accommodation, with a walk-in wardrobe for clothing. The bathroom has an Edwardian-style bathtub and a separate rain shower. Hypoallergenic bedding is supplied on request, and single-origin teas and coffee are provided.
The interiors combine bespoke furnishings with light tones and wood accents. Large windows admit daylight to the accommodation. In one bedroom arrangement, pale blue panelled walls accompany a floral-pattern headboard. An upholstered bench sits at the foot of the bed. Nearby, broad glazed doors stand beside an armchair with a footstool. A dressing table is paired with a tall shaped mirror. Through the bedroom doorway, the furnished sitting area has blue upholstered seating, a low table and a long table against the far wall.
Meals can be ordered through the in-room dining service, which is available 24 hours a day.
A spacious lounge forms part of this accommodation, with a walk-in wardrobe for clothing. The bathroom has an Edwardian-style bathtub and a separate rain shower....
European-style interiors combine soft tones, warm wood details and tailored furnishings. A spacious bathroom has a shower and a separate bathtub. Hypoallergenic bedding is available on request, and in-room dining can be ordered throughout the day and night.
A King-room design has a sofa near the bed and an upholstered armchair, with parquet-pattern flooring beneath the furnishings. Glazed doors lead towards an outdoor sitting arrangement with a rocking chair. In one poolside setting, lawns and hedges frame the water. A round cushioned daybed stands on a raised platform beneath a curtained canopy, with an entry rail beside the pool.
Single-origin teas and coffee are provided for drinks in the room. A baby crib can be requested, along with an extra bed for a child. A newspaper is also supplied within the accommodation.
European-style interiors combine soft tones, warm wood details and tailored furnishings. A spacious bathroom has a shower and a separate bathtub. Hypoallergenic bedding is available...
A living room and a walk-in wardrobe complement the bedroom. Mother-of-pearl accents and bone-inlay work add decorative detail to the furniture. A gentle colour palette and softly arranged lighting are features of the interior. The spacious bathroom includes a shower and a separate bathtub.
One King-bedroom design has a shaped, wood-toned headboard backed by full-height drapery. A blue upholstered bench sits at the foot of the bed, with a sofa to one side. A large patterned rug extends across the bedroom floor, and glazed doors face the outdoor space.
In-room dining is available 24 hours a day, and single-origin teas and coffee are provided. Hypoallergenic bedding is provided on request. Extra beds for adults or children, and a baby crib, are available on request.
A living room and a walk-in wardrobe complement the bedroom. Mother-of-pearl accents and bone-inlay work add decorative detail to the furniture. A gentle colour palette...
A separate living room accompanies the bedroom, with a walk-in wardrobe and a private balcony also included. A garden and a sheltered outdoor setting with a daybed add places to sit outside. The bathroom has a shower and a separate bathtub.
In one King-bedroom design, a blue upholstered bench sits at the foot of the bed, with an upholstered chair nearby. A broad doorway leads into a furnished sitting area. Another doorway opens towards a bathing area with a geometric patterned floor, while drapery and mirrored lattice panels form the bedroom wall treatment.
Meals can be ordered through the 24-hour in-room dining service, and single-origin teas and coffee are provided. Hypoallergenic bedding and a crib can be requested. An extra bed for an adult or child can also be requested.
A separate living room accompanies the bedroom, with a walk-in wardrobe and a private balcony also included. A garden and a sheltered outdoor setting with...
A private massage room is part of the suite, with treatments offered by a Raffles therapist. There is a living room with a nearby powder room and a walk-in closet. A private balcony and a large garden extend the setting outdoors. The spacious bathroom is fitted with a shower and a separate bathtub.
In one bedroom design, a mural of garden trees and architecture spans the wall behind the bed. A low curved bench stands across its foot, while an armchair with a woven-looking back sits beside a round, glass-topped table. Tall glazed doors face the surrounding landscape.
Mother-of-pearl and bone-inlay details appear in the furniture, accompanied by upholstered seating. The bedding can be hypoallergenic on request. In-room dining is available 24 hours a day, with single-origin teas and coffee also provided. An adult’s or child’s extra bed, or a crib, can be requested.
A private massage room is part of the suite, with treatments offered by a Raffles therapist. There is a living room with a nearby powder...
The resort is based by Udai Sagar Lake, about 20 minutes from Maharana Pratap Airport to the lakeshore arrival point in normal conditions. Guests then move into the Raffles world by water or through the lakeshore setting, depending on room category and operation. This sense of arrival is a key part of the stay.
Udaipur's main sights, including the City Palace, Lake Pichola and old-city bazaars, are reachable by car but not right outside the gate. That makes the hotel better for guests who want a resort base with planned excursions. It is less suited to constant walking in the old city. It also works well at the end of a Rajasthan itinerary, when slowing down matters.
Raffles Udaipur now offers 137 rooms and suites across two settings by Udai Sagar Lake. Accor describes 101 rooms and suites on the private island, overlooking Baroque-inspired gardens and calm water. Another 36 rooms and suites sit at Raffles Lakeshore Udaipur. This split gives the resort more range than when it first opened.
Rooms are generous, with many categories starting at around 60 square meters. The island rooms have the stronger sense of retreat. The lakeshore rooms suit guests who prefer a more direct land-based stay. Both settings keep the design polished, soft and service-led rather than urban or minimalist.
Suites make sense for longer stays, couples on a special trip or families who want more living space. The best choice depends on how much you value island atmosphere versus practical access. Guests should discuss this before booking rather than assuming every category gives the same experience. The right room choice shapes the stay more than usual here.
Sawai Kitchen is the resort's Indian specialty restaurant and one of its strongest cultural links. It focuses on heirloom Rajputana recipes and regional culinary stories, with dinner service in a formal setting. Guests interested in Rajasthan's food history should make time for it.
Rasoi offers a more hands-on culinary experience, with masterclasses and local flavors. Raffles Patisserie handles lighter menus, pastries and a bistro-style rhythm. The Writers Bar serves Indian-style small plates, cocktails and afternoon tea in a library-like setting, while Long Bar adds a livelier two-floor cocktail mood.
The wider dining program also includes poolside and seasonal venues. Recent hotel materials refer to a total of ten dining and bar destinations across the resort. This matters because the location is not built for casual restaurant-hopping outside the gate every evening.
Raffles Spa is central to the stay. Treatments draw on nature, wellbeing and local ritual rather than a purely clinical spa style. It works especially well after long drives through Rajasthan or a hot day exploring Udaipur.
The resort offers more than pool-and-spa time. Guests may find archery, cycling, boating, gardens, lake views and outdoor activities depending on season and schedule. Families benefit from the space. Couples benefit from the sense of being away from city noise. The pace feels intentionally unhurried.
Because the hotel is lake-based, the weather and water setting shape the experience. Mornings and evenings can be the most memorable parts of the day. Midday is often better reserved for spa, pool, reading or a slow meal.
Service is one of the hotel's main selling points. Raffles Butler service helps with the arrival rhythm, dining, excursions, transfers and small in-room preferences. That matters here because the resort is more spread out than a standard city hotel. Good planning makes the whole stay feel smoother.
The atmosphere is calm, polished and romantic, but not tiny or rustic. It is still an international luxury resort, with event spaces, gardens and a sizeable room count. Guests who want a deeply local homestay feeling should look elsewhere. Guests who want Rajasthan seen through a quiet, highly serviced resort lens will understand the appeal.
The Leela Palace Udaipur has the stronger Lake Pichola position and a more direct city-palace feeling. Taj Lake Palace is more iconic and more intimate, with its famous island setting in the old lake. Raffles Udaipur is larger, newer and quieter, with more resort space and less immediate old-city theater.
Oberoi Udaivilas remains one of India's benchmark palace resorts, with grand gardens and views across Lake Pichola. Raffles Udaipur feels more removed and more private, especially for guests who want distance from the tourist core. RAAS Devigarh offers a different kind of heritage retreat outside Udaipur. It is stronger for travelers who like boutique fort atmosphere.
Compared with these peers, Raffles Udaipur is not the most central and not the most historic. Its strength is the combination of lake resort scale, contemporary Raffles service, island mood and a growing dining and wellness program.
Book Raffles Udaipur if you want a calm lake resort, large rooms, butler service, strong dining variety and a slower Rajasthan stay. It is especially good for couples, families, special occasions and travelers ending a busy India itinerary with two or three days of rest.
Think twice if you want to walk from your hotel into Udaipur's old city every day or if you prefer a deep heritage palace in the historic core. Raffles Udaipur is more removed, more resort-like and more spacious. For the right guest, that distance is exactly what makes it feel restorative.
Sawai Kitchen draws on heirloom recipes from Rajputana's royal households, making dinner a way to explore regional cooking rather than familiar international dishes.
Thousands of books surround afternoon tea at the Writers Bar, giving readers a setting where a quiet pause can become part of the visit.
At Raffles Spa, the couples treatment room has its own sauna and lake-facing balcony, giving you somewhere to linger after a treatment.
Raffles Udaipur Lakeshore Arrival, Udaipur 313024, Rajasthan, India
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