About this property

Historic Setting: Shiva Guest House in Jaisalmer is housed in a historic building, offering a unique and authentic experience. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and modern amenities, ensuring a comfortable stay. Dining Options: The family-friendly restaurant serves Chinese, British, Indian, American, Italian, pizza, local, Asian, and international cuisines, catering to vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free diets. Leisure Facilities: Guests can enjoy a sun terrace, outdoor dining area, yoga classes, and evening entertainment. Convenient Location: Located 4 km from Jaisalmer Airport, the guest house is a short walk from Jaisalmer Fort and near attractions such as Salim Singh Ki Haveli and Patwon Ki Haveli.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 10.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Situated in the best rated area in Jaisalmer, this property has an excellent location score of 9.3

    • FREE parking!


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
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1 single bed
1 single bed
1 single bed
1 double bed
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1 single bed
1 single bed
and
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Jessamy
    France France
    I had a very good time at Shiva Guesthouse! The room I had felt like I was in Aladdin Disney movie. The place is comfortable and perfectly located in the center of the fort. Shiva was really nice and made sure I was happy. He suggested me the...
  • Venkatesh
    India India
    Friendly & Efficient: The staff and owner were incredibly friendly and provided quick service. Clean & Charming Rooms: Rooms were very clean, exuded an old-world charm, and had a great aesthetic. Prime Location: Perfectly situated in the heart...
  • Ruth
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    5 of us stayed there for 4 nights , decent food , nice seating area / restaurant
  • Stephen
    Australia Australia
    Very good value for money in a great location in the fort. The building is very atmospheric, and the camel trip they arranged was fantastic. Shiva the owner was very accommodating, meeting us at the bus plus allowing us an early check-in and late...
  • Debbie
    Australia Australia
    If you’re looking for value for money then this is definitely the place to stay. It is a small guest house with loads of character, and we loved our stay here. The staff were very helpful and friendly and the food was great.
  • Koushik
    India India
    The location was inside the fort, everything was within the walking distance. The thrill of staying in an very old building , heritage ,but still needs improvement. Excellent Chai. Well courteous staffs.
  • Learning
    South Africa South Africa
    The owner, Shiva, goes out of his way to make sure your every need is met. He fetched us from the bus stop, organized our camel safari, took me on a personal tour if the fort, drove us to Bada Bagh and out for lunch. He was truly amazing! The...
  • Nikolaus
    Germany Germany
    Very nice room and Guesthouse. Friendly staff and good food We b@@ ooked a overnight Camel Tour and Had a beautiful time with gajdhan and His son. The Camel Tour was very nice and they cooked for us a nice meal. We very much enjoyed our time at...
  • Sophia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The room was cosy to relax in with great A/C, and the guest house is a cute and quirky design. You could really tell that you were staying within the fort which made it a great experience. It was such good value for money as this is definitely one...
  • Shyamal
    India India
    Mr.Shiva is really an excellent person. He as well as other helping hands were awesome..Mr. Shiva is very kind helpful and taking care all the time we stay.Food was good.To stay in this property inside the Sonar kella (jaiselmer fort)is a lifetime...

Managed by shiva

Company review score: 9.1Based on 82 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

I am Shiva and have been in the tourism and hospitality space for more than 10 years now. I am from Rajasthan and try to bring the authentic feel of our culture and heritage into my place. With my extensive knowledge of Rajasthan and Jaiselmer, I can help you with detailed planning and guided tours that will make your stay in Jaiselmer an experience that will last for a lifetime. I will be available on call and number available on Google.

Property information

This guest house is on top of Jaisalmer Fort. The fort is a residential colony 200m above regular ground dwelling, accessible via 10 minutes uphill walk or 2 minutes via motor bike or taxi. The fort encompasses few Hindu temples, small royal palaces, many restaurants/cafes, view points (for gazing extended city, sunrise/sunset) and shops for daily requirements. About the guest house: 1. has a small terrace and a lounge/dining/restaurant space extended by a small balcony. 2. private rooms are with respective air conditioner and private toilet. 3. both guests and restaurant diners are given free/unrestricted WiFi. 4. food service (cooked/served) on premise 24/7. 5. languages: English and Hindi. 6. GPS coordinate of the guest house: "26.91363, 70.91250" Apart from guest house we organize our own safari (via camel and jeep) in the Thar desert. More details visit/google "shivacamelsafari".

Neighbourhood information

We are located right inside the beautiful Jaiselmer Fort with great views all around. There is usually something for everyone with great architecture, intricately designed houses, great places to eat, stunning sunset points with panoramic view of the Jaiselmer city and unlimited options for shopping. Popular attractions are : -Explore the Jaisalmer Fort. -Take a Walking Tour of the Havelis. -Visit Gadisar Lake. -Go Rooftop Hopping. -Visit Khaba Fort. -Try a Bhang Lassi or Cookie. -Watch the Puppet Show. -Camel Safari and Jeep tours -Desert Safari and stays We will help you with Safari options that can be customised for your liking and in multiple price ranges.

Languages spoken

English,Hindi

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Shiva Cafe
    • Cuisine
      American • Chinese • British • Indian • Italian • Pizza • Local • Asian • International
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

Shiva Guest House takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 11:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Extra bed upon request
Rs. 150 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Rs. 100 per child, per night
2 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
Rs. 150 per child, per night
12+ years
Extra bed upon request
Rs. 200 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Shiva Guest House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

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