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Reviews of Houseboat Zaindari Palace 4 stars

Dal Lake Shikara Ghat 14 Nehru Park Srinagar 190001 Kashmir India, 190001 Srinagar, India

#17 of 94 hotels in Srinagar

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 27 hotel reviews

9.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.3

  • Comfort

    9.5

  • Location

    9.8

  • Facilities

    9.3

  • Staff

    9.7

  • Value for money

    9.4

  • Free WiFi

    7.5

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  • Reviewed: 19 August 2025

    10
    Best Houseboat in dal lake with amazing view
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful Houseboat in amazing location rooms are nice and comfortable the view from balcony is amazing food was nice compared to other places we stayed mr Imran helped me in boats trips and sightseeing tours to sonmarg and Mughal gardens recommend

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 August 2025

    10
    Amazing palace on water
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Exactly what I expected from this place the rooms are comfortable nice interior the host Imran is very nice person enjoyed my stay will surely return soon

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 June 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was a great stay with Imran the boat is awesome nice view amazing hospitality recommended

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 June 2025

    10
    Incredible place
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Love this place the Houseboat is excellent rooms were neat and clean kind and helpful staff would recommend to anyone visiting Kashmir

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 June 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice location big rooms and kind people Imran bhai is great had a great time at Houseboat Zaindari Palace will surely be back soon

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 June 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful place in dal lake the rooms were neat and clean and the view is outstanding enjoyed my stay here the staff is lovely they were very friendly and helpful

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice place with with amazing location enjoyed my stay at houseboat the staff were super friendly

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 May 2025

    10
    Highly recommended
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Everything is superfine , Imran bhai very humble and very respectful person. Imran bhai cooking very delicious food. House boat place very calm and peaceful place many birds are there. Highly recommended this place in dal lake.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good houseboat everything you can except stayed here 2 nights super helpful staff private rooms big beds nice location with clean bathrooms recommended

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2025

    10
    Friendly staff great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Best place in srinagar great vibe staff went out of their way to be friendly nice clean houseboat in perfect location 10/10 will definately come back again and again

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 April 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I recently had a pleasure of staying at houseboat zaindari palace and i must say it was an unforgetable experience well maintained property cozy rooms homecooked meals staff were attentive friendly always smiling cant wait to return

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 February 2025

    10
    Great place
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    My experience at the Houseboat Zaindari Palace was truly remarkable. The service was exceptional, and the rooms were comfortable, with a lovely external balcony outside property. Overall, it was an unforgettable stay recommended.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 June 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing view nice rooms and excellent service Imran helped us in local tours in Kashmir we highly recommend this place.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful place with kind hearted people

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 April 2024

    10
    The staff is amazing and the location is perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We had a fantastic time at Houseboat Zaindari Palace, the most luxurious houseboat in Srinagar. The views were breathtaking, the staff was friendly and helpful, and the location was perfect. Not to mention, the food was absolutely delicious. We highly recommend it!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2024

    10
    Best view houseboat in dal lake
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Enjoyed our stay at Zaindari everything was fantastic the location is just amazing 🤩 highly recommended

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent place to chill without any doubt Kashmir is the safest place in India

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 September 2023

    10
    Great Place To Stay In Srinagar
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Houseboat Zaindari Palace is in a very good location quiet part of Dal Lake with a mountain view. The rooms are spacious and the washrooms are super clean. Management is also very helpful. The breakfast and dinner are tasty The staff are friendly, and give honest advice about tour/bus/travel itineraries and costs. I would definitely recommend this place:)

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 July 2023

    10
    A beautiful, authentic Kashmiri experience!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There was a problem with the router the day I visited, but Imran provided a hotspot throughout my stay.

    I had a wonderful stay at Zaindari Palace. Imran was very helpful in arranging transport from the airport to the houseboat, which is in a beautiful, isolated, quiet part of Dal Lake, away from traffic and city sounds. Imran prepared delicious home-made Kashmiri meals (veg and non-veg) and was happy to discuss Kashmiri culture and history. I would happily stay again!

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 May 2023

    10
    Thank you Imran!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Sometimes the power goes off so having powerbank here would be very helpful.

    Imran went above and beyond in accomodating me, he organised two day trips and recommended the destinations. Super flexible with time and generous with advice. I wish him all the best clients!

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 December 2024

    7.0
    Unforgettable houseboat experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Caretaker Imran was absolutely superb - responsive, polite, attentive

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 November 2024

    4.0
    I did not like this accommodation
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I got half board and the food was terrible. You had no idea what you were getting no choice and no communication prior. Breakfast was terrible the western breakfast was terrible so the next day I got the local breakfast which I could not eat. The host was not even concerned whether you ate the food or not. I was forced to cancel two days of the booking. I then rang for a taxi but the taxi had to wait an hour as I had to wait an hour to get transport from the houseboat to the mainland which was arranged by the houseboat The photos in booking are not really totally representative of the houseboat. Food photos are totally untrue. The shower looked good in the photos. The shower is a trickle and the curtain and roof are full of mould

    The location was good. Houseboat was very quiet. The host tried to assist with planning but unfortunately I felt that he was just trying to make money and not really help you

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 October 2023

    7.0
    Comfortable, affordable stay that gave us a lot of great memories.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Would have liked a TV, what with the World Cup underway, but that was a very minor nitpick. Didn’t come to Kashmir to watch TV anyway.

    Great location. The house boat was the last one in the row, so you have a beautiful, peaceful view of the Dal lake when you sit on the verandah. It is also spacious, with a dining room and a parlour in addition to the bed room. Meals were tasty and substantial. Very friendly host.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent service amazing rooms nice place with friendly people

    Stayed in July 2025

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