Houseboat Zaindari Palace

4.0 star property
Family-friendly slopeside fun with free water park access

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Luxury Room | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds
Water park
View from room
Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom, Lake View | View from room
In-room dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

Room options

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Luxury Room

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Connecting rooms available
  • 25 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Mountain View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Connecting rooms available
  • 18 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Room, Multiple Bedrooms, Private Bathroom, Lake View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Connecting rooms available
  • 23 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Classic Triple Room

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Connecting rooms available
  • 15 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Elite Suite, Mountain View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Connecting rooms available
  • 30 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 4 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
Dal Lake Shikara Gate No 14, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, 190001

What's nearby

  • Dal Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Nishat Garden - 3 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Royal Springs Golf Course - 7 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Lal Chowk - 9 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Nigeen Lake - 12 min drive - 8.0 km

Getting around

  • Mazhom Station - 26 min drive
  • Srinagar (SXR-Sheikh Ul Alam Intl.) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Le Delice - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Stream Cuisine - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Krishna Vaishno Dhaba - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪New Krishna Vaishnao Bhojnalya - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Shamyana Restaurant - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Houseboat Zaindari Palace

Upscale family-friendly hotel on the waterfront
You can look forward to free English breakfast, free water park access, and an airport shuttle at Houseboat Zaindari Palace. Skiers and snowboarders can spend time on the slopes at this hotel offering ski-in/ski-out access, a ski shuttle, and ski passes. Enjoy onsite activities like hiking/biking, spelunking, and water skiing. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a rooftop terrace and an art gallery on site.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Airport pick-up service (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • A sail boat on site, wedding services, and a banquet hall
  • A video library, luggage storage, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as 24-hour room service and fireplaces, as well as thoughtful touches like premium bedding and iPads.
Other amenities include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets, and memory foam beds
  • Jetted tubs, bidets, and free toiletries
  • LED TVs with Netflix, premium channels, and DVD players
  • Wardrobes/closets, balconies, and separate dining areas

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, German, Hebrew, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Thai

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking; reservations required
  • Offsite parking; reservations required
  • 24-hour airport pick-up shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 24 km
  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Boat
  • Boat tours
  • Books
  • Designer stores
  • Free children's club
  • Free water park
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Library
  • Pedal boat
  • Sail boat
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Shopping mall
  • Ski passes
  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Spelunking
  • TV in common areas
  • Video library
  • Water skiing

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Free babysitting
  • Free children's club
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • Free water park access
  • High chair
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Separate bedroom
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On the waterfront
  • Picnic area
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bathtub
  • Area rugs in room
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar in bathtub
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Sign language-capable staff
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1896
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 102-cm LED TV with premium digital channels
  • DVD player
  • iPad
  • iPod dock
  • MP3 dock
  • Netflix
  • Pay movies
  • Smart speaker

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Dryer
  • Fan
  • Fireplace
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Living room
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 9:30 AM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 5 percent for credit card payments
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Please be advised that this property is a cruise ship and not a standard hotel.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: INR 1500 per vehicle
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 5 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: Google Pay and Paytm
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from June to August
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
A car is required for transportation to and from this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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Frequently asked questions

Does Houseboat Zaindari Palace have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

Is Houseboat Zaindari Palace pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Houseboat Zaindari Palace?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Houseboat Zaindari Palace?

Check-in start time: 9:30 AM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Houseboat Zaindari Palace?

Check-out is at 11:30 AM.

Does Houseboat Zaindari Palace provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the airport to the hotel that runs on request. A fee of INR 1500 per vehicle applies.

Where is Houseboat Zaindari Palace located?

Located in the mountains, this ski-in/ski-out hotel in Srinagar is within a 5-minute walk of Dal Lake and Nehru Park and close to winter sports such as cross-country skiing and skiing lessons. Shankaracharya Reserved Forest and Nigeen Lake are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Houseboat Zaindari Palace Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10

It was amazing experience. Owiner of house boat was very nice. They left no stone unturned to make our stay wonderful. From stay to ride of Shakhara was a experience of life time. Must visit place.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10

A very romantic place on the lake Dal, very friendly and accomodating houseboat owner and boat driver, definitely recommendable, I would go there for a second time!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

8/10

nice location, service was good till Mr Bilal was there , after he left on some trek it was bad !! staff were greedy for tips etc !! Need to give better linen and provide soap and shampoo in bath room !!

8/10

Imran goes out of the way to make you comfortable, he is extremely sincere and honest.

10/10

Located at cool calm quiet waters of dal lake,owner (abdul) was very humble and cooperative and helpfull in providing assistance and help.realy enjoyed the hospitality

10/10

Our experience was outstanding! we were hugely amazed by the warmth and hospitality meted to us by the owner and his son, Imran. Clean rooms (including bathrooms) with electric blankets, traditional heating equipment and finger licking waazwan delights like gushtaba, yakhni, rishta etc that Imran and his father put out on the dinner table made the experience truly memorable. That the houseboat was a little boatride away from the ghat meant that we had to use the shikara for commuting and that actually was yet another exciting part of the stay. flanked by snow clad mountains on one side and a lotus farm in front, the Zaindari boathouse is a must on everyone's Srinagar itinerary!