About this property

Boasting a shared lounge and views of city, Shiva Guest House is a guest house set in a historic building in Jaisalmer, 300 metres from Jaisalmer Fort. This 3-star guest house offers a shared kitchen and luggage storage space. The guest house offers a sun terrace, a 24-hour front desk, and free WiFi is available throughout the property. There is a private bathroom with shower in some units, along with slippers, a hair dryer and free toiletries. Guests can enjoy a meal at an outdoor dining area at the guest house. Guests can dine in the in-house family-friendly restaurant, which specialises in American cuisine and also offers vegetarian, vegan and dairy-free options. Guests at the guest house can make the most of yoga classes offered on-site. Sightseeing tours are available within easy reach. Both a bicycle rental service and a car rental service are available at Shiva Guest House. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Salim Singh Ki Haveli, Patwon Ki Haveli and Lake Gadisar. Jaisalmer Airport is 4 km from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

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 9.2

    • 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
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1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.0
Facilities
8.0
Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
8.4
Value for money
8.9
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
8.3

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • 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...
  • Ines
    Turkey Turkey
    Clean, amazing and big private room. Very friendly people, we felt directly like at home.
  • Jezzamay
    France France
    I had an amazing stay at Shiva Guesthouse. The staff was lovely and caring, I especially enjoyed the family atmosphere that reigned between all of them. Special star for Martine, that French lady that puts everyone at ease and laughing! The food...

Managed by shiva

Company review score: 9Based on 85 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

Facilities of Shiva Guest House
Great facilities! Review score, 8

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen

Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Live music/performance
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Evening entertainment
  • Entertainment staff

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Restaurant

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).

  • Street parking
  • Electric vehicle charging station

Transport

  • Public transport tickets
    Additional charge

Reception services

  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment and family services

  • Board games/puzzles

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Trouser press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Key access
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Grocery deliveries
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Car hire
  • Chapel/shrine
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service

Wellness

  • Yoga classes
  • Massage
    Additional charge

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Hindi

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.

FAQs about Shiva Guest House