Stayed here and if the owners are not there (which is most the time) you are dealt with by two young children that can hardly speak any English. The service was terrible food took ages and was expensive, and the whole place looks very tired. We stayed one night thank goodness it was not longer. We were leaving early in... More

My husband and I stayed at this place for 2 nights and had a wonderful experience. We loved this place as it took us away from the madness of urban India. The place blended in well with its serene surroundings. The place has a lot of potential for being a true eco-tourism destination. First about the location - it is... More

We stayed at Shivika in November 2009 after a recommendation from a guest house we stayed at in Jodhpur. We were looking for a brief stopover in a rural location to escape the relentlessness of India's city's so xxx was fine for this purpose as the location at the foot of the Aravali hills is perfectly serene. However if you've... More

Too bad...it was a disappointment A bit run down Swimming pool looked like it hasnt been used in ages Rooms ok Service inexistant More

Firstly, I will let my pictures speak for themselves. Check the pictures, then check the website out. http://shivikalakehotel.com/ Shivika lake is not only listed in the Lonely Planet but also the Rough Guide, its easy to see it run down now but was obviously at some point was a nice place. What I found most upsetting though is the false... More

This resort is located a little off the highway from ranakpur and is the ideal place to stay for visits to the Ranakpur Jain temples, Kumbalgarh sanctuary and even Haldi Ghati, if your're inclined to visit the battlefield. Location apart, there's nothing much to reccommend the place. It's practically hewn out of the surrounding forests, so one cannot expect 5-star... More

Booked with hostelbookers it looked pricey but the pictures of the location and the nice pool seemed great. Thankfully they didn't get the internet booking so we paid a much lower rate. Room was really nice but it felt like the staff had given up on the place. It was hard to find anyone when we wanted anything and we... More

We read reviews on the other hotels near the Ranakpur Temples and set out to try to find something less touristy, less expensive and with more local charm. The Shivika Lake Hotel fit the bill and proved a pleasant stay in a very lovely natural setting. The lake is actually a government water reserve - it is not called Shivika... More