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Raffles Udaipur
Udaipur, Rajasthan, India · Raffles · Grand Luxury
Raffles' first hotel in India, and the brand's sole private-island property on the subcontinent, opened August 2021 on a 21-acre island in Udai Sagar Lake accessible only by boat. The Indo-Saracenic palace, home to over 100 bird species year-round, carries a Michelin Two Keys rating and expanded to 137 rooms with the 2025 opening of Raffles Lakeshore Udaipur on the opposite shore.
- 137 rooms
- Opened 2021
- Neighborhood: Udaipur district
- Architect: Indo-Saracenic architecture; private-island resort design
About Raffles Udaipur
- Raffles Udaipur is Raffles Hotels & Resorts' first property in India, set on a 21-acre private island reachable only by boat, arrival by water is the sole means of access.
- The island hosts over 100 resident and migratory bird species year-round, from kingfishers to Sarus cranes, making the grounds a functioning birdlife sanctuary.
- A March 2025 expansion, Raffles Lakeshore Udaipur, added 36 rooms along the shore, increasing total capacity from 101 to 137 keys across two distinct settings.
- The Long Bar at Raffles Udaipur serves the Udaipur Sling, a Rajasthani riff on the Singapore Sling, the Raffles signature cocktail, recreated with Indian spirits.
History
Raffles Udaipur opened in 2021 as the first Raffles hotel in India and is set on a 21-acre private island in Udai Sagar Lake. The brand describes it as a contemporary reimagining of a country mansion with ornamental gardens, fountains and Indo-Saracenic architecture. The property has 137 rooms and suites split between the main island hotel and Raffles Lakeshore Udaipur. It is notable for its secluded island setting, lake views and Raffles Butler service.
The setting
The hotel sits on a private island in Udai Sagar Lake near Udaipur, in a landscape shaped by the Aravalli hills and the region’s royal heritage. Raffles positions the site as part of Udaipur’s legacy of extravagant royal residences and lakefront retreats. 18 km from Maharana Pratap Airport. 23 km from Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary.
Experiences
- Raffles Butler Service — Raffles Butlers are on hand 24 hours a day to elevate the guest experience.
- Boat ride to the island — Arrival begins with a graceful boat ride guided by migratory birds, from the airport transfer to the lakeside pavilion.
- Garden temple rituals — Morning and evening temple rituals performed daily, 8.00am to 12.00 noon and 4.00pm to 8.00pm.
- Recreational pastimes — Cricket, archery, shooting, wall-climbing, mountain biking, Segway, high ropes and more on the 21-acre island, plus treks to Mahadev Temple.
- Complimentary games — Badminton, table tennis, pool, board games, PS5 and croquet offered in the Voyagers Den.
- Tennis court — Open from 7.00am to sunset, with equipment available from the lobby team.
Amenities
- Spa
- Pool
- Private pool
- Sauna
- Fitness center
- Kids' club
- Tennis
- Butler service
Awards
- Forbes Travel Guide Recommended (2026)
- MICHELIN Two Keys (2026)
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