Raj Palace Resort
A budget safari base near Ranthambore with rooftop Aravalli Hills dining, let down by dated rooms on a noisy main road.
The verdict
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Raj Palace Resort serves as a budget-friendly base for tiger safaris near Sawai Madhopur Railway Station. Guests appreciate the friendly staff, clean grounds, and flavorful buffet food alongside rooftop dining views of the Aravalli Hills. However, the guest rooms feel noticeably old and dated, and traffic noise from the adjacent main road is a frequent annoyance. 1591
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What travelers noticed
The catch
Who it's for
- — Morning tiger safari visitors
- — Travelers looking for tasty vegetarian buffet meals
- — Budget-conscious wildlife trips
Skip it if
- — Light sleepers bothered by traffic noise
- — Guests looking for modern, updated rooms
- — Travelers expecting expansive views from their bedroom
Seen on camera
11 moments · 1 video · Raj Palace Resort
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“Raj Palace. Ranbbo where we've just done the morning tiger safari. It's on a very busy and noisy road.”
youtube.com0:08“I'll go straight in and do a room tour and we see what you think. Right. Oh, that AC is nice.”
youtube.com2:10“I don't think we've got any view at all cuz I think with the steps. Yep. Look at that amazing view we've got, Louis. But…”
youtube.com2:42“So, water and the mirror, kettle, two twin beds already pushed together, which is cool.”
youtube.com3:24“What's the bathroom like, mate? Is it okay? It's okay. It's a bit small. It's a wet room, which they seem to all be.”
youtube.com3:31“Okay, so that was last night breakfast this morning, which was really nice. Got full belly.”
youtube.com6:12“And some outside washrooms and toilets there. Western toilets as well. very clean as well. Everything was really clean.”
youtube.com9:16“So, it is a fully serviced hotel and again all the staff here are really friendly.”
youtube.com9:54“So this is the bar area. In terms of prices compared to the rest of India, not cheap, but then you are staying in a hote…”
youtube.com11:47“You want to get some more chips? This curry is nice. You have to try this or this curry sauce. It's lovely.”
youtube.com16:38“And the food here is amazing. That's probably the second and third best curry that we've eaten all holiday.”
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Score breakdown
How the 86/100 is built, category by category — each one with the strongest thing travelers actually said, and the source it came from.
Bathroom
81Food
93Location
87- “Hotel Ranthambhore Palace is one of the best budget-friendly family hotels in Ranthambore, conveniently located near Ranthambore National Park and the Ranthambore Tiger Reserve.” 15
- “The hotel enjoys a convenient location, as it is located just 2 kilometers away from Sawai Madhopur Railway Station.” 9
Noise
89Room
80Service
84Bed & Sleep
83Nothing quotable yet on this one — the score leans on the rest of the coverage.
Value
82- “Hotel Ranthambore Palace is an accommodation option in Ranthambore you should opt for if you want a comfortable, pleasant & satisfactory experience at an economical price during your wildlife vacation to Ranthambore National Park.” 9
- “So this is the bar area. In terms of prices compared to the rest of India, not cheap, but then you are staying in a hotel that's really geared up towards Westerners.” 111:47
Where it is, how to reach it
Details checked 2026-09-13
Where it sits
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Stay value
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Beats what $ usually buys
Scores 4 points above the modest median of 82, across 516 hotels in the same bracket. In Ranthambore it sits 10 points below the local median of 96.
- This hotel
- 86
- Bracket median
- 82
- Index median
- 86
Based on 516 comparable hotels.
Which room to ask for
What reviewers say about where to sleep inside this building — by room number where one is named, and otherwise by floor, wing, aspect and position. Every line opens onto the quotes behind it.
No reviewer has yet described a room, floor or aspect specifically enough to act on at this property. Room intelligence appears here the moment they do.
Where travelers agree — and don’t
The topics reviewers split on most. A wide bar means your experience depends on which room you get — or whose opinion you trust.
View the 31 things travelers said behind this verdict▾
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- “Hotel Ranthambore Palace is an accommodation option in Ranthambore you should opt for if you want a comfortable, pleasant & satisfactory experience at an economical price during your wildlife vacation to Ranthambore National Park.” 9
- “So this is the bar area. In terms of prices compared to the rest of India, not cheap, but then you are staying in a hotel that's really geared up towards Westerners.” On camera111:47
- “Raj Palace has all the basic facilities and amenities for its guests including a swimming pool and a multi cuisine restaurant along with warm hospitality of the staff.” 7
- “So, it is a fully serviced hotel and again all the staff here are really friendly.” On camera19:54
- “So, this is the main reception area. So, we came here last night. They were all very friendly and lots of tiger art on the wall.” 1
- “The chefs provide food that is delectable and savory, suiting all types of taste buds. You will be pleased to know that the staff is attentive and affable.” 13
- “Entire premise speaks volumes about how the staff takes cleaning seriously.” 13
- “The chirping of birds of different varieties, some of them exotic, and the birdsong they create forms music of ethereal quality something out of this world. Our well-trained staff offers you 24*7 service and even attends to your needs on call.” 3
- “We run a 24-hour front desk and 9 spacious air-conditioned rooms across two categories, accommodating up to 30 guests - a natural fit for families, couples, wildlife photographers and small groups travelling together for the safari.” 15
- “Hotel has attentive and affable staff.” 12
- “You want to get some more chips? This curry is nice. You have to try this or this curry sauce. It's lovely.” On camera116:38
- “Okay. So, it's a bit old. It's a bit dated. In fact, it's the the oldest room we've been in, I think.” 1
- “All rooms are bigger and have rich wooden modern furniture.” 3
- “Super Deluxe Rooms - The cozy Super Deluxe Rooms are furnished with a king-sized bed, a working desk and other important furniture. There is a sit-out area that adds to the comfort of the room.” 14
- “I'll go straight in and do a room tour and we see what you think. Right. Oh, that AC is nice.” On camera12:10
- “Accommodation DetailsDeluxe Room - The spacious Deluxe Rooms with a double bed offer a comfortable stay to the guests.” 14
- “So, water and the mirror, kettle, two twin beds already pushed together, which is cool.” On camera13:24
- “Everything about the hotel will impress you at first sight, from the aesthetically decorated enormous lobby to the stylish rooftop restaurant that offers spectacular views of the Aravalli Hills.” 9
- “The chefs of the Raj Palace Resort provide savory and delicious food as per your test and choice.” 12
- “And the food here is amazing. That's probably the second and third best curry that we've eaten all holiday.” On camera117:25
- “Okay, so that was last night breakfast this morning, which was really nice. Got full belly.” On camera16:12
- “The food is simple, tasty home cooking - a blend of Rajasthani and select Western cuisines using organically grown, locally sourced ingredients.” 15
- “At our rooftop restaurant, expect a truly memorable dining experience with exotic panoramic views of the Aravalli Hills.” 15
- “The chefs provide food that is delectable and savory, suiting all types of taste buds.” 13
- “The hotel enjoys a convenient location, as it is located just 2 kilometers away from Sawai Madhopur Railway Station.” 9
- “Hotel Ranthambhore Palace is one of the best budget-friendly family hotels in Ranthambore, conveniently located near Ranthambore National Park and the Ranthambore Tiger Reserve.” 15
- “Raj Palace. Ranbbo where we've just done the morning tiger safari. It's on a very busy and noisy road.” On camera10:08
- “The ambiance of the restaurant is natural where you can hear the chirping of birds of different varieties that produces music of out of this world with something delicate quality.” 12
- “I don't think we've got any view at all cuz I think with the steps. Yep. Look at that amazing view we've got, Louis. But that's not what we're here for.” On camera12:42
What we still don't know
What we can’t tell you yet, said plainly. These close as we read more coverage of this hotel.
- No reviewer has named an individual room number here yet.
- Nothing reliable said about room types.
- Nothing reliable said about floor level.
- Nothing reliable said about building or wing.
- Nothing reliable said about which side it faces.
- Nothing reliable said about view.
- Nothing reliable said about position on the floor.
- Noise rests on 2 sources — too thin to rely on.
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How much we read
Deep coverage · 53/100We read 15 sources for this property, and pulled 43 traveler insights worth knowing. Last checked 2026-09-13.
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Sources
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Everything quoted on this page.
- 6Raj Palace Resort - Ranthambore National Parkranthamborenationalpark.orgReview site2024-05-24AgeingRead originalranthamborenationalpark.org
- 1Raj Palace Resort Ranthambore (FULL POV review)youtube.comVideoDate not statedListened for quotes only16 quotes used
“So, it is a fully serviced hotel and again all the staff here are really friendly.”
Read originalyoutube.com - 2Raj Palace Resort - Wedding Venue Costwedmegood.comReview siteDate not statedRead originalwedmegood.com
- 3Roomsrajpalaceranthambhore.comReview siteDate not stated4 quotes used
“All rooms are bigger and have rich wooden modern furniture.”
Read originalrajpalaceranthambhore.com - 4Photo Galleryrajpalaceranthambhore.comReview siteDate not statedRead originalrajpalaceranthambhore.com
- 5RAJ PALACE RESORT SAWAI MADHOPUR - Hotelsresortrajpalacesawaimadhopur.in-hotel.netReview siteDate not statedRead originalresortrajpalacesawaimadhopur.in-hotel.net
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