The Balsamand Lake complex divides into two- the converted stables in the lush greenery a few minutes walk from the main building with its lake views and terraces, and the rooms in the main building itself, most of which don't have direct Lake views but are a few steps/stairs away from the Lake Terrace and view. This review is of... More

We stayed in 2 rooms with our family at the Balsamand Garden Retreat in Jodhpur during our visit. We were really disappointed and would not recommend to anyone. Now on what is good - hotel is in the palace grounds which are excellent with lots of plants, and birds and small animals. If you love nature you will like the... More

For all those nature aficionados, this is a bliss. The rooms (renovated horse stables) are tastefully decorated. The beds are soft and the bathrooms neatly done. The best offer is the garden restaurant for dinner. We ordered some succulent kebabs. Also try a few of their desserts This restaurant is very popular with the locals. The property has no dearth... More

Was very disappointed in this hotel. The hotel, at first blush, is quite nice. The staff welcomed my family with lemonade and showed us the grounds while walking us to our rooms. The grounds are spectacular, with numerous peacocks, a lake five minutes away from the guestrooms and enormous, well-maintained gardens. However, that is where the beautiful spell ends. The... More

We stayed at this property for just one day and found ourselves wanting more time here. This one is located next to the lake and the view of the lake from the lake terrace is great. The weather was awesome which added to our experience. We had dinner at the garden restaurant and the food was lovely. the staff was... More

Choose Balsamand Garden Retreat as your choice of hotel when visiting Jodhpur if you want to relax and recharge your batteries. Wonderful gardens, lots to explore. Dinner "bar be que" and alfresco dining. Rooms adequate and comfortable. It's the gardens that just win over anything.

we were at the balsamand garden retreat for a friends wedding ,which was at the balsamand lake palace ( same premise ). This lush , sprawling property which used to be the palace of the rulers of jodhpur, consisted of a manicured gardens , stable with thorough bred horses , impressively designed swimming pool and ubelievably a lake and hills... More

The rain's had been plentiful this year, leaving the Balsamad Lake stunning in the afternoons and making for quite the photo-op as the sun began to set. The retreat is like an oasis in the desert, and it was great to expeirence the same retreat the erstwhile Marahaja's used to. The hotel itself is tastefully done. If you weren't told,... More

We stayed one night here prior to going to Jaisalmer. The small, cheaper rooms used for coach parties are not very good but would probably be fine for a short overnight stay. We happened to be there on a very cold evening and it was not pleasant. We were upgraded for a subsequent two night stay in the heritage hunting... More