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The Serai

Bherwa | Chandan, Jaisalmer 345001, India
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Los Angeles, California
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9 reviews 9 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

I had a pleasant stay at The Serai for 4 evenings prior to its seasonal close in early April. The owner/GM kindly upgraded me to a luxury tented suite with a private pool. The water was unheated; I consequently didn't use it -- But it was a nice touch and made for a good visual feature. The Serai is all... More

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Hajra A, Social Media Manager at The Serai, responded to this review
13 May 2013

Dear Chuck628, Thank you for your generous comments about your stay at The Serai, Jaisalmer. We apologize about your plunge pool not being heated and will look into this for the future. The bird life at The Serai is definitely worth it and if you visit us during the right season, you even get to see some fabulous stocks of... More

Melvin Village, New Hampshire
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12 reviews 12 reviews
9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2013

We spent two nights here at what is a luxury tented camp. We chose The Serai because it is so quiet and restful and out in the middle of nowhere. It is about a half hour outside of Jaisalmer and well worth the drive, as there is nothing remotely as good in town. The layout is straightforward. Climb steps to... More

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Hajra A, SUJAN at The Serai, responded to this review
5 April 2013

Dear Steve H, Thank you so much for your wonderful comments. We are glad you enjoyed your stay and always aim at providing the best experience to you on your holiday. Do stay in touch with us via Facebook as we will constantly be updating our page with news and information from The Serai, Jaisalmer as well as our sister... More

NW England
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37 reviews 37 reviews
21 hotel reviews
Reviews in 30 cities Reviews in 30 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2013

This is a high standard tented hotel located about half-an-hour by road from Jaisalmer. There are 21 tents with a bar, dining room and lounge in a huge main tent plus an outside infinity pool area. There's an excellent spa and no Internet - but we can all cope without it for a couple of nights, and what a joy... More

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Hajra A, SUJAN at The Serai, responded to this review
5 April 2013

Dear Dr Neil G, Thank you for your generous comments. We try to make the peace and quiet the most important factor, hence the absence of the internet ;) although it is available if required on an urgent basis. We are glad you enjoyed the food as that is an integral part of the experience. In fact, we just harvested... More

City Beach, Australia
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74 reviews 74 reviews
72 hotel reviews
Reviews in 63 cities Reviews in 63 cities
128 helpful votes 128 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2013

We drove to The Serai from Jodhpur (a long but intensely interesting drive). Stop at Manvar en route for clean loos and quite decent food. Were welcomed at The Serai with cool towels, a lemon drink, and a glass of bubbly (Sula sparkling wine. Very pleasant.). The Manager greeted us, and led us to the tent for a brief check-in.... More

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Hajra A, SUJAN at The Serai, responded to this review
5 April 2013

Dear ozitravlr, Thank you so much for your attention to the details we so pride ourselves in! We are glad that you enjoyed your stay and had a good experience. Apologies for your neighbors! We have tried our best to maintain a good distance between the tents but of course noise travels in silent spaces... We will definitely look into... More

Singapore, Singapore
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7 reviews 7 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 February 2013

The serenity of the place paired with luxury and first class service makes it a place to totally relax and disconnect from the hustle and bustle of the modern world. Sit in front of your tent (actually its a tented palace), sip a sundowner cocktail or a ginger tea and listen only to the birds singing in the desert. Watch... More

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Hajra A, SUJAN at The Serai, responded to this review
5 April 2013

Dear KatSingapore, Thank you so much for your lovely comments. We are glad you enjoyed the serenity of the place and we especially pride ourselves on the organic cuisine in the desert. You will be happy to know we have just harvested our crop of wheat too as the season comes to an end! Do stay connected with us on... More

bangalore
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7 reviews 7 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 February 2013

In October 2012 we traveled through Rajasthan. We started with the fort of Jaisalmer and stayed some 30 km outside of the city in the Serai. It turned out to be one of the most memorable places we have ever been to. From arrival to departure our stay was simply amazing. The location is isolated, but stunning. The hospitality on... More

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Hajra A, SUJAN Luxury Hotels at The Serai, responded to this review
4 March 2013

Dear gerarddekker, Thank you so much for your appreciation and feedback. We hope that you will come back and visit us again very soon! We appreciate your comments on wifi and the heating in the pool and will look into it. Thank you once again, Much love, The Serai, Jaisalmer. More

Gurgaon, Haryana, India
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5 reviews 5 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2013

Quite the most fabulous desert experience in the lap of absolute luxury, taste and impeccable service. From the shower to the spa, it's all a complete experience. The tents are treats that you may never leave, its the ideal place to write your book, relax, have a romance. The food is great, your postal valet decides where you have your... More

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Hajra A, SUJAN Luxury at The Serai, responded to this review
27 February 2013

Dear Pavane M, Thank you so much for your wonderful comments. We are glad you enjoyed your stay and look forward to pampering you again very soon. Do keep us posted on your next visit and stay updated with us on Facebook for the latest news about The Serai. Lots of love, The Serai, Jaisalmer More

wiltshire
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Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2013

A stay at The Serai combines the atmosphere and service of the best old fashioned country house life, or what we, fed on a diet of Downton Abbey upstairs/downstairs existence, believe was so, and the sort of service that almost equally old-fashioned grand Italian hotels used to pride themselves upon. In those places rooms were not necessarily particularly spacious or... More

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Hajra A, SUJAN Luxury at The Serai, responded to this review
27 February 2013

Dear adloyd, Thank you so much for your fantastic comments about The Serai, Jaisalmer. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay and acknowledge your appreciation of the service. We look forward to welcoming you back very soon. Meanwhile, stay updated with the latest news on SUJAN on our facebook page. Thank you, The Serai, Jaisalmer More

Singapore, Singapore
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5 reviews 5 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2013

After 2 days at the stunning , yet crumbling ( compared to my last visit years ago) and crowded Jaisalmer Fort, The Serai really was an oasis. We loved everything- every comfort in the tents , lots of heaters and hot water bottles , khadi blankets , organic vegetables , a huge treat of the Manganiyars singing under a cold... More

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Hajra A, SUJAN Luxury Hotels at The Serai, responded to this review
28 January 2013

Dear piarampal, Thank you for such a great review and of course for visiting us at The Serai, Jaisalmer. We are so happy that you had such a fantastic time and that you had an enjoyable experience. We hope that you will stay connected to us through our Facebook page and will visit us soon at either of our properties.... More

London, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 January 2013

Its luxury camping and a travel back in time. The property has a lot of character and charme, especially at night when they set up lights - did you see the hanging lights in the tree? we spend 3 nights and were glad to have added this one additional night to really get into the spirit and fully unwind. Best... More

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Hajra A, SUJAN Luxury Hotels at The Serai, responded to this review
11 January 2013

Dear i s, Thank you so much for your message. We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay and look forward to having you back with us very soon at are other properties as well! Follow us on Facebook to stay updated with our stories and we wish you all the very best for 2013! Happy Travels! Much love, The... More

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Address: Bherwa | Chandan, Jaisalmer 345001, India
Region: India > Rajasthan > Jaisalmer
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Free Breakfast Free Parking Restaurant Room Service Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
Ranked #1 of 61 Speciality lodging in Jaisalmer
Price range (per night): RM39 - 112
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
A luxury desert camp and spa, The Serai has 21 large canvas tents set on a hundred acre estate of indigenous desert scrub in the Great Thar Desert. The Serai spa is the new Indian jewel in the global crown of spa company Raison d’Etre. ... more   less 
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