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Royal Dandoo Palace of Houseboat

4.0 star property
Srinagar cruise with restaurant

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Junior Suite | Living room | 21-inch TV with cable channels, fireplace - Royal Dandoo Palace of Houseboat (Srinagar)
Junior Suite | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board - Royal Dandoo Palace of Houseboat (Srinagar)
Junior Suite | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board - Royal Dandoo Palace of Houseboat (Srinagar)
Junior Suite | Living room | 21-inch TV with cable channels, fireplace - Royal Dandoo Palace of Houseboat (Srinagar)
Junior Suite | Living room | 21-inch TV with cable channels, fireplace - Royal Dandoo Palace of Houseboat (Srinagar)
Located on the water, Royal Dandoo Palace of Houseboat offers a unique blend of relaxation and entertainment. Unwind by the fireplace in the lobby or enjoy stunning views from the rooftop terrace. With an on-site restaurant offering breakfast, lunch, and dinner options as well as a bar for evening drinks. This upscale cruise ship also provides multilingual staff to cater to all guests' needs.

Reviews

6.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Connecting rooms available
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (9)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant
  • Rooftop terrace
  • 24-hour room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Library
  • Lobby fireplace
  • Multilingual staff
  • TV in a common area

Feel at home (6)

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bathtub or shower

Room options

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Deluxe Room

Highlights

Fireplace
Connecting rooms available
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 2 Twin Beds

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Junior Suite | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Junior Suite

Highlights

Fireplace
Connecting rooms available
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Super Deluxe Room

Highlights

Fireplace
Connecting rooms available
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Ghat no 17 Nehru Park Dal Lake, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, 190001

What's nearby

  • Dal Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Nehru Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Lal Chowk - 5 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Nigeen Lake - 7 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Shalimar Bagh - 13 min drive - 12.2 km

Getting around

  • Srinagar (SXR-Sheikh Ul Alam Intl.) - 38 min drive
  • Mazhom Station - 24 min drive
  • Mazhama Rajwansher Station - 25 min drive
  • Srinagar Station - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Krishna Vaishno Dhaba - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Liberty - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ahdoo's Hotel - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Punjabi Darbar - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Mughal Darbar - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Royal Dandoo Palace of Houseboat

Royal Dandoo Palace of Houseboat features a rooftop terrace and puts you just steps from Dal Lake.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 18 cabins
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 5:30 PM
    • Express check-out available
    • Check-out time is noon
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
    • To register at this property, guests who are Indian citizens must provide a valid photo identity card issued by the Government of India; travelers who are not citizens of India must present a valid passport and visa.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • 24-hour room service

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Built in 2000
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Library
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in common areas

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 21-inch TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains

What to enjoy

  • Fireplace

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Dining

Onsite venue - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Fees & policies

Policies

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.
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Dandoo Palace
Dandoo Palace Houseboat
Royal Dandoo
Royal Dandoo Palace
Royal Dandoo Palace Houseboat
Royal Dandoo Palace Houseboat House Boat
Royal Dandoo Palace Houseboat House Boat Srinagar
Royal Dandoo Palace Houseboat Srinagar
Royal Dandoo Palace Houseboat Boat Srinagar
Royal Dandoo Palace Houseboat Boat
Royal Dandoo Of Srinagar
Royal Dandoo Palace of Houseboat Cruise
Royal Dandoo Palace of Houseboat Srinagar
Royal Dandoo Palace of Houseboat Cruise Srinagar

Frequently asked questions

Does Royal Dandoo Palace of Houseboat offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Royal Dandoo Palace of Houseboat does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Royal Dandoo Palace of Houseboat?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Royal Dandoo Palace of Houseboat?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Royal Dandoo Palace of Houseboat?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 5:30 PM. Check-out time is noon. Express check-out is available.

Are there restaurants at or near Royal Dandoo Palace of Houseboat?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around Royal Dandoo Palace of Houseboat like?

Royal Dandoo Palace of Houseboat is a short 1-minute walk from Dal Lake and 19 minutes' walk from Shankaracharya Reserved Forest.

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Reviews

Royal Dandoo Palace of Houseboat Reviews

6.6

Good

6.4

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

7.2

Staff & service

6.2

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Fair

Houseboat stay at Srinagar

Royal Dandoo Palace of Houseboat is not a group of houseboats / properties. The owner is operating as a front desk for the deluxe houseboats at Dal lake as earmarked by the houseboat owners' association. So when u book via expedia with Dandoo he only acts as a mediator and gets u a boathouse accommodation on behalf of boat owner. We were first sent to Bhaktoo house boat which was not upto mark for the quality and well as service then Mr Nazir of Dandoo houseboat was kind enough to change our boat the another one called Mughal-e-Azam. The boats are good and exquisite but beyond that neither the housekeeping or catering or food service is at par with even rail yatri niwas. The houseboat stay one pays for the staying experience the food, the linen, bedding, the toiletries, the room service needs to be disregarded and ignored.

6/10 Good

Good Location Houseboat

We can stay one day in Houseboat for experience but not more than that.

10/10 Exceptional

Awsme Trip........!

We spent 4 days in Dandoo palace from 4th feb till 8th feb 2014.it was my first time to kashmir. i was worried about to stay in houseboat but after reading the reviews from trip advisor and other travelling web site i booked the stay but I would like to say it was awsme trip. It's very safe place nothing to worry. we went for our Honeymoon and it was great....First of all i would thank to Nazir, Bashir, and riaz all other staff who have provided amazing service. They were so friendly and co-operative. Specially the food was amazing. They also provide you Electric blanket in the rooms. Hot water will be provided you as well. whatever u want like food, cab, shikara ride any other thing you want you will get it..That is all about AMAZING Dandoo palace. I would like to stay here again........! There are few things that you need to take care:- if you are going for shopping and if you hire cab or auto rickshaw and they will force you or tell you that you can go to factory where you will get cheap clothes. please do not go with them because they have their own 20 to 30 per cent commission. I would like to suggest go to Lal Chowk where you will get good clothes. If you want to Eat food specially Non-veg. Go to Zoom restaurant in lal chowk(Lambert Lane) and eat Wazwan kashmiri food which is amazing. i miss that.......!

8/10 Very good

Excellent location and view.

I stayed at this place for a couple of days in early January. The hotel staff were amazing. The food they make is really homely although a little pricey. The only thing I felt disappointing is the inadequate heating. It was around -6 when we were staying and the room heater was allowed to run only from 6pm to morning 8am. So we were forced to get out of the room and sit near the heater in the lobby.

2/10 Poor

Terrible Hotel.Please don't book this hotel

It was a terrible experience staying on this hotel.Me and my wife had come for a honeymoon trip to stay at this hotel and staying on this hotel turned out to be a nightmare.The room given to us was not at all deluxe.It was shabby small room just like a motel.The glasses on the bathroom were broken,the doors cannot be locked,the lights were not bright,the room service was awful and the list continues.The fare of the boat ride from the ghat of the dal lake to the hotel was paid by me,which i felt was utter nonsense.Coming back to the hotel,you need to pay special "bakshish"(tip) to every hotel staff and you cannot ignore.Also they were charging for a room heater (Rs.600 for 5 hours only) which is compulsory if you go at the third week of december. Really irritated and would not recommend anyone to book this hotel

8/10 Very good

Well maintained houseboat with a good view of lake away from the crowd

We had a memorable stay at the houseboat for two nights. The view is very good from the balcony from where one enjoy the serene beauty of Dal lake. They also have a restaurant( not attached to the houseboat) where one can enjoy delicious food. The terrace needs maintenance.The rooms are fine and well cleaned but the illumination is poor.

6/10 Good

Very good location in Dal lake, pleasing view .

It was a good experience to stay for two nights at this houseboat with a magnificent view of Dal lake around. One can closely take a look at the life on the lake and enjoy the beauty of nature. Hotel staffs are friendly and helpful too. Mr Bashir will look after your daily needs with a smiling face always. The owner Mr Nazir bhai is always ready to help you plan your travels.

8/10 Very good

Facilities not given as promised.

The stay was pleasant, but the facilities were not provided as promised. It was promised that continental breakfast will be served but it was only bread and butter. Moreover it was promised that airport shuttle will be provided but it was not. Moreover the shikara charges to reach the houseboat and to leave the same was paid by me.

8/10 Very good

Cosy Place!

Great!! Bashir made us feel at home! Musafir was a great Shakira driver! We had good taxi service which made our stay memorable.

8/10 Very good

Bashir Saves the Day

I came to Kashmir for an education/business trip and needed a lot of help getting around, as well as connecting with local schools. My original Srinagar colleague never showed up, leaving me in a desperate situation to complete my work in the short amount of time I had. However, Bashir (RD manager) stepped in and totally saved the day! He worked tirelessly to contact schools/teachers, organize transportation, accompany me on outings & translate. He even helped teach a class to local students with his extensive knowledge of Kashmiri history. I would definitely stay at RD again and recommend it to others if Bashir is there. He is an asset to RD and deserves the highest praise possible.

4/10 Fair

Het geld niet waard

Slecht onderhoud. Geen generator bij stroomuitval. Geen ventilator in eet- en woonkamer. Sanitair zeer slecht. Beheerder probeert dure trips aan te smeren en blokkeert eigen initiatief.

6/10 Good