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Houseboat Zaindari Palace

4.0 star property
Sail into adventure on a sail boat or explore breathtaking scenery by land - your perfect escape awaits.

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On the waterfront, Houseboat Zaindari Palace offers an upscale retreat with free English breakfast and water park access. Enjoy boat tours, hiking/biking trails, or unwind at the rooftop terrace overlooking scenic views. With ski-in/ski-out access and a seasonal outdoor pool nearby guests can stay active while appreciating the art gallery on site.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar

Room options

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A covered porch with ornate railings, a ceiling fan, and a view of a river and mountains.

Luxury Room

  • Mountain view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Elite Suite, Mountain View | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory-foam beds

Elite Suite, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 4 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A traditional wooden room with a bed, a tapestry, and a vintage radio.

Classic Triple Room

  • Mountain view
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A room with a bed, a heater, a small table with flowers, and a tapestry on the wall.

Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Mountain View

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a patterned bedspread, and a red carpet. There is a chair and a small table beside the bed.

Standard Room, Multiple Bedrooms, Private Bathroom, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with a wooden bed, floral-patterned bedspread, a tapestry on the wall, and a patterned carpet.

Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Located in Srinagar, Houseboat Zaindari Palace is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Kathi Darwaza and Hari Parbat Fort are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Dal Lake and Shankaracharya Reserved Forest. Travelling with kids? Consider Tomb of Madin Sahib and Kherbawani Asthapan. Windsurfing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing and hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Srinagar travel guide
Map
Dal Lake Shikara Gate No 14, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, 190001

What's nearby

  • A river with boats, a hotel, and a sign for Green Valley.
    Dal Lake
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Nishat Garden
    3 min walk - 0.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Mughal Darbar
  • Krishna Vaishno Dhaba
  • Lhasa
  • Le Delice
    13 min walk
  • New Krishna Vaishnao Bhojnalya

About this property

Houseboat Zaindari Palace

  • Upscale family-friendly hotel near Dal Lake
  • You can look forward to free water park access, an airport shuttle and a rooftop terrace at Houseboat Zaindari Palace. Adventurous travellers may like the hiking/biking trails, spelunking and boating at this hotel. Enjoy on-site activities, such as boat tours, waterskiing and horse riding. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as an art gallery on-site and a shopping centre on-site.
  • Other perks at this hotel include:
    • A seasonal outdoor pool
    • Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge), airport pick-up service (surcharge) and express check-in
    • A TV in reception, tour/ticket information and meeting rooms
    • A video library, barbecues and wedding services
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts, such as 24-hour room service and fireplaces, as well as thoughtful touches, such as premium bedding and iPads.
  • Other amenities include:
    • Heating and ceiling fans
    • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets and memory foam beds
    • Jetted bath, bidets and free toiletries
    • 102-cm LED TVs with Netflix, premium channels and DVD players
    • Wardrobes/cupboards, balconies and separate dining areas

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 267 metres; reservations required
  • Offsite parking; reservations required
  • 24-hour airport pick-up shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 24 kilometres
  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: INR 950 for adults and INR 550 for children
  • 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 centre
  • Ski passes
  • 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

  • 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 centre
  • 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 airport shuttle
  • 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 lift (single-level property)
  • Sign language-capable staff
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1896
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Some LED lighting used
  • 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 films
  • 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: noon; check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 5 per cent 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
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: from approximately INR 950 for adults and from INR 550 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: INR 3000 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 4)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 5 per cent

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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 transport to and from this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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: noon; check-in end time: 9:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Houseboat Zaindari Palace?

Checkout 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 3000 per vehicle applies.

Where is Houseboat Zaindari Palace located?

This family-friendly Srinagar hotel is located on the waterfront, just steps away from Dal Lake and Nehru Park. Shankaracharya Reserved Forest and Nigeen Lake are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Reviews

Houseboat Zaindari Palace Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

8.4

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
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

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very good

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amrit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Zaindari House Boat

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
Verified

8/10 Good

ajay varma

Needs better upkeep

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 !!
Verified

8/10 Good

SANWAR AGRAWAL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Great stay

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

10/10 Excellent

manoj jain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stay at Srinagar

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debu & Mini

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

'Fantastic experience and great hospitality"

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!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MASUHIRO

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

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