The Gulaal

3.5 star property
Enjoy 2 restaurants at this 3.5-star Jaisalmer hotel

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Relax by the serene pool surrounded by historic arches and columns.
Enjoy a peaceful meal in our serene outdoor dining area with a view of the surrounding hills.
Traditional architecture with arched openings and columns, surrounded by lush greenery.
Stunning courtyard with intricate arches, columns, and ornate carvings, surrounded by lush greenery and a beautifully patterned floor.
Traditional seating area with ornate columns and arches, surrounded by potted plants.

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
Opp Nagarpalika, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, 302023
  • Jaisalmer Fort
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Lake Gadisar
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Patwon-ki-Haveli
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Jaisalmer (JSA)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 700 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Jaisalmer

In Jaisalmer .Within a 15-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Salim Singh-ki-Haveli and Lake Gadisar. Jaisalmer Folklore Museum and Tazia Tower are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Jaisalmer Fort - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Jain Temples - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Bhatia Market - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Lake Gadisar - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Patwon-ki-Haveli - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Jaisalmer Station - 6 min drive
  • Jaisalmer (JSA) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sunset Palace - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Rajasthan Restaurant - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Restaurant and Cafeteria - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Panorama Cafe - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Little Tibet Restaurant - ‬18 min walk

About this property

The Gulaal

Enjoy 2 restaurants at this 3.5-star Jaisalmer hotel
There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/café. Public spaces have free WiFi. The Gulaal offers its guests a full-service spa and an outdoor pool. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. A rooftop terrace, spa services, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at The Gulaal. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Jaisalmer hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • Built in 2012
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Coffee shop
The Gulaal offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided.

Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Gulaal Spa. Services include massages. The spa is equipped with a steam room. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including Ayurvedic.

Languages

English, Hindi, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Separate bedroom

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: INR 300 for adults and INR 300 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for INR 2000.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately INR 300 for adults and INR 300 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: INR 1100 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: INR 2000.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Gulaal Hotel Jaisalmer
Gulaal Hotel
Gulaal Jaisalmer
The Gulaal Hotel
The Gulaal Jaisalmer
The Gulaal Hotel Jaisalmer

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Gulaal to the airport?

The Gulaal is 3.9 mi (20-min drive) away from the Jaisalmer (JSA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Gulaal have an airport shuttle?

The Gulaal offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of INR 1100 per vehicle, one-way.

Does The Gulaal offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Gulaal, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of INR 300 for adults and INR 300 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Gulaal?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Gulaal?

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at The Gulaal?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Gulaal have a pool?

The Gulaal features an outdoor pool.

Does The Gulaal have a restaurant?

The Gulaal is home to Roof Top Restaurant, which features Indian cuisine.

Does The Gulaal have a spa?

Pamper yourself with a day at Gulaal Spa, where you can enjoy Ayurvedic treatments and massages.

How close is The Gulaal to downtown Jaisalmer?

The Gulaal is 0.5 mi away from Jaisalmer.

The Gulaal Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 74 out of 81 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 81 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 81 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 81 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 81 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ocean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Devikalpa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Amenities
Beautiful place with fantastic, courteous service from all staff. The view of the fort from the rooftop restaurant is stunning and we were able to walk there easily in 20 minutes. Our room was huge and the bed was so comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rohit, Redmond

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property best service and helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

RAI AJIT

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Awesome experience

Service was excellent. We arrived early and they provided us clean room right away. All hotel staff was cordial and eager to extend services to comfort their guests feel at home. Road construction outside hotel makes it a bit inconvenient for some guests to reach Main Street but it appears to be completed in couple of weeks. Hotel top restaurant and view of Jaisalmer Palace together with dining gives an awesome and enjoying experience. An overall memorable experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic hotel

Fantastic hotel. Wonderful views. Great food. Attentive staff. Perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mitra

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel surpassed all our expectations. The images and all the reviews could not prepare us for what we experienced. The staff was outstanding. They went out of their way to make us feel at home and be gracious in all their interactions with us. The hotel facilities were exceptional. The hotel exterior, the courtyards, rooftop dining room, and pool were beautifully appointed. Our suite was luxurious and had every amenity we could need and as much space as we could ask for. I highly recommend this hotel.

10/10 Excellent

RICHARD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Paradise

Lovely hotel built in the traditional style with a fantastic rooftop restaurant and terrace overlooking the fort. Staff were kind, friendly and welcoming and the food was delicious. The laundry service was excellent and quick. Bonus was a nice, well maintained swimming pool set in a small garden. Would definitely recommend this hotel .
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shivraj, Villanova

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient and comfortable. Excellent staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

ANIRUDDHA ATMARAM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Haveli type construction of assets. Distance to major tourist attractions is walkable. Beautiful view from roof-top restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tushar

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent hotel

Excellent property in Jaisalmer. We got free upgrade to next level, staff was friendly and food was made to order but test was very good. From terrace restaurant, you can have grand view of the fort.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ajay

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Approach road improvements are a must, otherwise a very homely and relaxing place.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alissa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wow, I have never experienced such fantastic and hospitable customer service. The staff members were so kind to us and made our stay! The food at the hotel restaurant was some of the best food in India. You need to stay here if you're in India!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stefano

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property service food cleanliness and attention to details

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only good things to say about both the property and our stay. Even though we had never visited Jaisalmer, we immediately felt at home once we set foot in The Gulaal. Virendra Singh and Babu took good care of us - arranged transport, made recommendations, answered all of our questions, and also had good stories to tell. We ate many meals at the property and were pleasantly surprised by how tasty and reasonably priced the all-veg menu was. Our room was spacious, clean and had the most comfortable mattress I have ever encountered in India. We have already recommended to all our family in India and would recommend to anyone looking to visit Jaisalmer.

10/10 Excellent

VENUGOPAL

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very attentive staff

10/10 Excellent

anthony

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fab hotel, pure veg, alcohol free dining. Menu v good.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hitesh

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Gulaal is arguably one of the best properties in Jaisalmer. Its proximity to the fort, architecture confirming to the ones you find inside the fort, the decor and warmth of hospitality extended by the staff makes is a must stay place. We stayed at the Luxury suite and while the luxury was true to its name, it did not burn a hole in our pocket. You enter the place in the evening and it is filled with mild aroma of dhoop giving you a feeling of an actual haveli. Our room was as spacious as one could imagine. A living room with window balcony, lovely bedroom, a huge bathroom. The best part was a huge separate terrace where you can enjoy a clear view of the fort while sipping your evening tea. The bedroom window gives you a clear shot of the fort and it looks surreal at night, something right out of story books. I can't even begin to describe the rooftop dining. You can enjoy your favorite meal with the view of the the fort which has a different aura around it at night. To top it all and the best feature of the place is, its staff. Warm, courteous and always willing to make your stay memorable. Without any doubt, the next time we go there, we are staying at the same place.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Vikram

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Piyush

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It a good 3 star property with huge rooms and great service. Calling it a luxury boutique is bit of a stretch. Again good views and huge rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ashok

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Akshay, Ahmedabad

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is well made , managed by the owners family . Nice people good food
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Exceptional Haveli / Exceptional Hospitality

Beautifully designed Haveli decorated with magnificent Indian colours and furniture....all very pleasing and comfortable. Spectacular rooftop restaurant / terrace. Wonderful warm service and the owners Chandan and Victor are always available to help. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020