Title: Hotel Sarovar on Lake Pichola - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Hotel Sarovar on Lake Pichola Travelers can explore City Palace and Lake Pichola from this central hotel, then return to enjoy international cuisine and rooftop relaxation ![Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2950000/2944100/2944059/3d004471.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2950000/2944100/2944059/cdb5ff80.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Lake Facing Super Deluxe AC Room | Lake view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2950000/2944100/2944059/21128891.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Lake Facing Super Deluxe AC Room | Lake view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2950000/2944100/2944059/a857aa19.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Lake Facing AC Suite](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2950000/2944100/2944059/019c26d5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Hotel Sarovar, in the city center on Lake Pichola, offers a peaceful retreat with a rooftop terrace and quiet library. Enjoy international dishes at Shamiana restaurant or unwind with drinks at the bar. Bike rentals and tour assistance available for exploring landmarks. 6.0 ## Popular amenities - Bar - Breakfast available - Room service - Housekeeping - Laundry - 24/7 front desk ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Oct. 4 - Oct. 5](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-04&endDate=2025-10-05&selected=2944059&PinnedHotelID=2944059&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-04&endDate=2025-10-05&selected=2944059&PinnedHotelID=2944059&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Oct. 5 - Oct. 6](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-05&endDate=2025-10-06&selected=2944059&PinnedHotelID=2944059&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-05&endDate=2025-10-06&selected=2944059&PinnedHotelID=2944059&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Oct. 10 - Oct. 12](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-10&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=2944059&PinnedHotelID=2944059&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-10&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=2944059&PinnedHotelID=2944059&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Oct. 17 - Oct. 19](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=2944059&PinnedHotelID=2944059&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=2944059&PinnedHotelID=2944059&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Lake Facing AC Suite](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2950000/2944100/2944059/34790dda.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Lake Facing AC Suite ### Highlights Separate sitting area Soundproofed Air conditioning Flat-screen TV Ceiling fan Separate bedroom Premium bedding Private bathroom - 280 sq ft - Lake view - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed ![Lake Facing Super Deluxe AC Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2950000/2944100/2944059/2a7c4937.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Lake Facing Super Deluxe AC Room ### Highlights Separate sitting area Soundproofed Air conditioning Flat-screen TV Ceiling fan Separate bedroom Premium bedding Private bathroom - 360 sq ft - Lake view - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed ![Non Lake Facing Deluxe AC Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2950000/2944100/2944059/e27a33f2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Non Lake Facing Deluxe AC Room ### Highlights Separate sitting area Soundproofed Air conditioning Flat-screen TV Ceiling fan Separate bedroom Premium bedding Private bathroom - 190 sq ft - City view - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FUdaipur-District-Hotels-Hotel-Sarovar-On-Lake-Pichola.h2944059.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FUdaipur-District-Hotels-Hotel-Sarovar-On-Lake-Pichola.h2944059.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C24.58020%2C73.68038&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=n3YADI-x8tH7sDwtMgOCUBYdbIU=) On Pichola Lake, Hanuman Ghat, Outside Chandpole Gate, Udaipur, Rajasthan, 313001 #### What's nearby - Lake Pichola - 1 min walk - 0.0 km - Gangaur Ghat - 5 min walk - 0.4 km - City Palace - 14 min walk - 1.2 km - Lake Fateh Sagar - 17 min walk - 1.5 km - Vintage Collection of Classic Cars - 6 min drive - 2.1 km #### Getting around - Udaipur City Station - 17 min drive - Udaipur (UDR-Maharana Pratap) - 42 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Restaurant Ambrai - ‬3 min walk - ‪Charcoal by Carlsson - ‬7 min walk - ‪Cafe Grasswood Lakeside Restaurant - ‬4 min walk - ‪Upre - ‬1 min walk - ‪Hari Garh Restaurant - ‬1 min walk ## About this property ### Hotel Sarovar on Lake Pichola Hotel near Lake Pichola Located close to Vintage Collection of Classic Cars, Hotel Sarovar on Lake Pichola provides a rooftop terrace, a library, and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Shamiana, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. Other perks at this hotel include: - Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) - Babysitting (surcharge), luggage storage, and smoke-free premises - Concierge services, free newspapers, and a front-desk safe Room features All guestrooms at Hotel Sarovar on Lake Pichola feature comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks like air conditioning and separate sitting areas. 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A bar/lounge - A restaurant ### Restaurants on site - Shamiana ### Things to do - Bicycle rentals - Library ### Family friendly - Babysitting (surcharge) - Laundry facilities - Living room - Separate bedroom - Soundproofed rooms ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk - Free newspapers in lobby - Laundry facilities - Luggage storage - Safe at front desk ### Guest services - Concierge services - Dry cleaning/laundry service - Housekeeping (daily) - Tour and ticket assistance ### Outdoors - Rooftop terrace ### Accessibility - No elevator ### More - 1,999 buildings - 2 floors - Reception hall - Smoking not allowed ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Premium bedding ### Bathroom - Free toiletries - Private bathroom - Shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Electric kettle - Free bottled water - Limited room service ### More - Air conditioning - Ceiling fan - Desk - Free daily newspapers - Laptop workspace - Living room - Phone - Safe - Separate sitting area - Soundproofed rooms ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight Contactless check-in available Late check-in subject to availability Minimum check-in age: 15 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM Contactless check-out available ### Special check-in instructions This property offers transfers from the airport and train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property At check-in, guests must provide either a negative PCR COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination Negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 18 and up, and test must have been administered no more than 72 hours prior to check-in; COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 18 and up; guests must have received complete vaccination at least 2 days prior to check-in Please note that 4-wheel vehicle access is restricted; only rickshaws and scooters are permitted. Public parking is available nearby. Guests can arrange for pickup (surcharge) from public parking areas, the train station, or the airport. 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. ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets No pets or service animals allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available Cribs (infant beds) are not available ### Property payment types ## Important information ### Optional extras - Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately INR 350 per person The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property ### We should mention This property does not have elevators Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property A car is not required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Hotel Sarovar Hotel Sarovar Udaipur Sarovar Hotel Sarovar Udaipur Sarovar On Pichola Udaipur Hotel Sarovar Lake Pichola Udaipur Hotel Sarovar Lake Pichola Sarovar Lake Pichola Udaipur Sarovar Lake Pichola Sarovar On Pichola Udaipur Hotel Sarovar on Lake Pichola Hotel Hotel Sarovar on Lake Pichola Udaipur Hotel Sarovar on Lake Pichola Hotel Udaipur ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Hotel Sarovar on Lake Pichola pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Sarovar on Lake Pichola? > As of Oct 4, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Sarovar on Lake Pichola on Oct 5, 2025 start from CA $54.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.ca/Udaipur-District-Hotels-Hotel-Sarovar-On-Lake-Pichola.h2944059.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at Hotel Sarovar on Lake Pichola? > Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours. ### What time is check-out at Hotel Sarovar on Lake Pichola? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Does Hotel Sarovar on Lake Pichola provide a shuttle to the airport? > Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. ### Where is Hotel Sarovar on Lake Pichola located? > Located in the heart of Udaipur, this hotel is steps from Lake Pichola, Gangaur Ghat, and Bagore ki Haveli. Lake Swaroop Sagar and Bagore-ki-Haveli Museum are also within 10 minutes. ## Have a question? 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