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Houseboat Zaindari Palace

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

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Luxury Room
View from room
Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom, Lake View | View from room
Front of property
Classic Triple Room | Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Dal Lake Shikara Gate No 14, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, 190001
  • Dal Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Nishat Garden
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Nehru Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Srinagar (SXR-Sheikh Ul Alam Intl.)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Room options

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Luxury Room

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

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory-foam beds

Standard Single Room, 1 Single 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 Single Bed

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Standard Room, Multiple Bedrooms, Private Bathroom, Lake View

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

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory-foam beds

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

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Elite Suite, Mountain View

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
  • 2 King Beds OR 4 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

About the area

Srinagar

A family-friendly stay in the heart of Srinagar awaits you at Houseboat Zaindari Palace. Within steps you'll find Dal Lake and Nehru Park. Highlights at this ski hotel include a free water park, a restaurant and free daily breakfast. .The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Along with ski-in ski-out access, this hotel offers on-site ski passes. Business amenities include meeting rooms and a 24-hour business centre. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a free children's club and a seasonal outdoor swimming pool. Each morning free English breakfast is offered between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM. There's also free parking nearby, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 4-property class Srinagar hotel include Shankaracharya Reserved Forest and Nigeen Lake.

What's nearby

  • Dal Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Nishat Garden - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Nehru Park - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Nigeen Lake - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Lal Chowk - 9 min drive - 6.8 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

Family-friendly slopeside fun with free water park access
Conveniences such as ski passes and shopping on site allow you to spend less time with logistics and more time on the slopes. When the sun goes down, sip après-ski drinks in the hotel's bar.

There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Srinagar hotel.

  • 35 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 1896
  • English breakfast (free)
  • Kid's club (free)
  • Supervised kid's activities (free)
  • Childcare (free)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Ski lift tickets
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Beauty salon
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • On-site shopping
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Houseboat Zaindari Palace offers 35 accommodations with fireplaces and iPads. Rooms open to balconies. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate dining areas. Memory foam beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 102-cm LED televisions come with premium digital channels, DVD players and pay-per-view films. Fridges, espresso makers and minibars are provided. Bathrooms include baths or showers with in-room jetted baths, slippers, bidets and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary newspapers, as well as telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms feature iPod docking stations and MP3 docking stations. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

Languages

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

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
  • 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

  • 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 centre
  • 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
  • Highchair
  • 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 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 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)

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: 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 per cent for credit card payments
Guests will receive an email 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

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Houseboat Zaindari Palace

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, Carte Blanche, debit cards, cash, mobile payments and Google Pay. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in June and close in August.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Houseboat Zaindari Palace have a pool?

Houseboat Zaindari Palace has a seasonal outdoor pool. The pool is open from June to August.

What makes Houseboat Zaindari Palace a romantic place to stay?

Couples dining and romance packages, as well as Jetted bath and memory foam beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Houseboat Zaindari Palace.

Is Houseboat Zaindari Palace family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a free children's club and free supervised childcare, as well as highchairs in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Houseboat Zaindari Palace is a hit with families.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Houseboat Zaindari Palace?

No, but there are Jetted bath in the guestrooms.

Does Houseboat Zaindari Palace serve breakfast?

Yeah, free English brekkie is available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Houseboat Zaindari Palace?

No, but there's a shuttle from the airport to the hotel that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Houseboat Zaindari Palace?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Houseboat Zaindari Palace?

Check-in begins at 9:30 AM. Check-out time is 11:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at Houseboat Zaindari Palace?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

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 Excellent

Amrit

Travelled with family
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

8/10 Good

ajay varma, bangalore

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 !!

8/10 Good

SANWAR AGRAWAL, Raipur

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.

10/10 Excellent

manoj jain, agra

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

10/10 Excellent

Debu & Mini, Noida, India

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!

10/10 Excellent

MASUHIRO

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

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