There is no AC. Just a fan. We didnt need it and we didnt miss it. But if you are used to AC and you need the room always to be very cold than this might noz be your first choice.

Its a very old house inside the fort (haveli). The original family still owns the house and rent some rooms/suites to travellers. The family is super nice and helpful. We enjoyed our stay in this local place in the fort a lot. Breakfast was also very tasty (pancakes available). If we can, we will come back.

Stayed in October 2023

It's really hot in Jaisalmer, even in October and there's no aircon, only 1 fan in the room.

The family running the place is very friendly. The room is very nice, the building is impressive and worth checking out as it's one of the oldest in Jaisalmer. Internet was pretty good and drinking water available.

Stayed in October 2023

Beautiful historic building! Very good location inside of the fort. A warm and welcoming place. Good karma. Very friendly family run hotel. Booked a nice camel safari- everything went well - from arrival to departure

Stayed in October 2023

Nothing. It was all superb.

Hotel Suraj has been my favourite stay in India, it is a beautiful haveli and my lovely room had a stunning view over the Chandraprabhu Jain Temple. Gokul and his son Shubam have been so welcoming, even inviting me to watch the cricket with them on their TV! Shubam took me on a tour of the town and is so knowledgeable and interesting. He is the eighteenth generation of his family to live in the haveli and it was a privilege to stay there and be shown around by him.

Stayed in October 2023

The location in the heart of the fort is perfect. The haveli is magnificent, the rooms spacious and still decorated with ancient murals from 500 years ago. The staff (the same family that build the haveli 500 years ago) are very professional, know the history of the place perfectly and are happy to share it.

Stayed in October 2023

Since it is an old Havelli we didn't expect modern facilities such as nice bathroom equipment, aircon system, or shining floor… We appreciate that they keep it this way as part of stepping back in time.

It is a beautiful 500 year old Havelli located directly at the top of the Fort with stunning views of Jain Temples from the room and to the city from 2 rooftop terraces. The host family is very proud of their home's history. Shabham gave us a free 4-hour tour around the Fort and willingly explained everything we wanted to know about their Havelli and about Jaisalmer. The best devoted tour guide we have ever known. We stayed in the King‘s suite, in which the king used to meet with his advisors. The family's founding father was one of the King’s advisors centuries ago. Our spacious room has the original decor from the past with unique arches and special ink paintings on the walls. They arranged a wonderful desert Safari with authentic local camel-ride guides. We literally spent a night out in a thousand-star hotel. (Yes, sleeping on a very simple iron bed in the middle of the desert under the Milky Way without a tent. So take the insect repellent with you if you don’t want many small harmless flies to bother you at dusk and dawn). The guides cooked a plain dinner for us. The long camel rides were truly an amazing experience. I believe that all the reviews about this hotel are true (not like many fake ones of many hotels in India). To Shabham: We had a really great time with you! Did your father make decision about raising your wages and rewards?

Stayed in September 2023

There was no air con and the nights were warm. Wouldn’t be a problem in October to December .

It’s a 500 year old havali within the only living fort in India. It was like staying in a house museum which had been loving maintained and modernised as little as possible. Our host Shubhan was wonderfully attentive. His family also lived in the building. His mother and sister in law were the chefs. It was truly an unique experience.

Stayed in September 2023

We loved everything. Being an historical building there is no AC, but fan and evening breeze provide a comfortable temperature

Small hotel in the Fort, with stunning view on the Jain Temples. The ancient Havelis are still housing the same family, and Shubham - the owner' son - took care of us with great hospitality and generosity. We slept in the beautiful junior suite, a charming room with pillars and arches and a fantastic balcony overlooking the temples. This Is a place of unrivalled beauty!

Stayed in August 2023

Since it is an old Havelli you shouldn't expect a modern bathroom.

It is a beautifull 500 years old Havelli and we had a beautifull room. The father and son who are leading the hotel will do really everything to help you. The son gave us a free tour in the fort.

Stayed in August 2023

Just notice there’s no air conditioning, only a ceiling fan, so a bit hot in the summer

Beautiful authentic place. Spacious rooms, amazing location inside the fort. Shubham was a wonderful guide of the fort, very patient and always available and kind. Helped us so much on a health emergency and we could truly trust him. Nice breakfast to the room on selected time, lots of privacy and respect. Was lovely meeting the family and beautiful hotel❤️🐫

Stayed in August 2023

The most beautiful accommodation with the best host. The room was amazing, but the hospitality of the host was everything.

Stayed in April 2023

Low water pressure, very basic bathroom (part of the stepping back in time, I guess). In April, it was too hot without ac though their was a nice breeze in the evening/overnight

Lovely traditional property - feels like stepping back in time. Family are very proud of their home and its history and want to share this with guests. Also very friendly and helpful with anything you need - they booked me a tuktuk and walked me to meet it for my late night train.

Stayed in April 2023

everything cool

Great and unique place to sleep in Jaisalmer. The family running the accommodation are lovely. super clean and very good located inside of the fort. the best accommodation of all our north indian trip! 100% recomendable.

Stayed in April 2023

An impressive Haveli located directly in the Fort. We very much enjoyed our stay here. The location is perfect! The hosts were very kind and welcoming.

Stayed in March 2023

the building is just a real wonder. 500 years old havelli ! the bedroom is very beautiful and with such a incredible view on Jain temples on the balcony. owner has been very gentle, helpful and very nice.

Stayed in March 2023

Nothing, everything was perfect.

What a wonderful, historic place to stay! The room and bathroom were clean, beds comfortable, wifi adequate, the views amazing, and above all, very helpful, pleasant and nice family taking care of your needs. We are very happy to have stayed here!

Stayed in March 2023

NIL

Located right inside the Jaisalmer fort and next to the Jain temple. It's a heritage building and still managing the charm.

Stayed in March 2023

Nice owner and his sons.Very helpful. Room in old Haweli. We felt like we were in a castle somewhere in Italy :-D We had basic room but here were everything what we need

Stayed in March 2023

That we had to leave. ;-)

What an awesome place!! Not only that this 500 year old building is beautiful - the owners are also awesome. You come as tourists and leave like friends. Our room (1st floor with the balcony) had the original decor from the past and was very spacious and clean. They also have 2 rooftop-terraces with a great view over Jaisalmer and next to a temple. From one you can see the sunrise and from the other the sunset. The Non-Touristic Desert Safari they offer is just wonderful. The SafariGuides are authentic. If I ever come back to Jaisalmer, I would definitely stay here again!

Stayed in February 2023

Nothing

This Haveli belongs to the nicest family that took such good care of us during our stay. Everything was just perfect! From the rooms to the breakfast. You can feel that they take much pride in their beautiful Haveli and their city and they want you to have the best experience possible. They helped us with organising a desert safari (which was amazing, would definitely recommend!) and the son of the family took me on a tour around the fort for 3 hours, without wanting anything for it. When my partner was sick, they let us stay in the room a few hours past check-out so he could rest a bit. Couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay in Jaisalmer!

Stayed in February 2023

Food portion size.

Breakfast was good and tasty… Even the Dinner they cooked was very tasty just the portion size was a bit less… but we loved the taste.

Stayed in March 2023

Could be a bit cleaner.. Got used bed sheets in the first place. They changed that later though .

Owner's approach. Hospitality. Property. Loved the Food to some extent.. Rooms are spacious gives you a very periodic feel to enjoy.

Stayed in February 2023

Amazing place to stay in Jaisalmer. Full of history, amazing views, great and kind stuff. 500years old place with wifi, hot shower, electricity and very cheap. Wow!

Stayed in February 2023

I came 32 years ago and again this year. Suraj hasn’t lost its magic! It can be noisy with all the weddings and traffic below in town so earplugs are a good idea!

it’s a uniquely special 500 year old property run by an equally special family. if you can, book the Maharajas room for something special, but just being in the the oldest havali at the top of the fort is WAY better than staying down in the urban sprawl outside. After all, you came to Jaisalmer to visit its fort, so stay right up in the heart of it! You’ll NEVER forget this place!

Stayed in February 2023

Nothing, everything was perfect.

What an amazing experience to stay in this hotel! Beautiful and unique rooms, very central location just near the Jain temples, and the warmest welcome. Best accomodation if you visit Jasailmer, we loved it!

Stayed in February 2023