The Oberoi Vanyavilas, Ranthambore

Everything - from the greeting on arrival, to the attentiveness and friendliness of the whole staff, to the beautiful accommodation and the fantastic food. Truly an exceptional hotel.

One cannot express how truly incredible the service at Vanyavilas is - I know this is a common theme in the comments and I was somewhat skeptical - but truly you are treated like family. No request is too much - the staff are wonderfully friendly and willing to take time to ensure you are well looked after. A wonderful location, wonderful rooms, a beautiful main building and gorgeous grounds. The pool area is beautiful too. Just by comparison - we left Oberoi and moved to Six Senses Fort Barwara and the difference could not have been more pronounced - Oberoi Vanyavilas is truly in a league of its own.

Only feedback in my opinion is that the spa and wellness offering seems to cater more to women without obvious offerings for men - the menu isn’t too clear in terms of what the treatments are. But I’m sure some guests much prefer this holistic wellness approach, so it is just personal preference. It’s a shame also there isn’t a Hammam or sauna/steam area.

What an incredible experience — this hotel exceeded all our expectations. The rooms are absolutely beautiful, and the location right next to the national park is perfect for safari experiences. From the very first moment, the welcome felt magical and truly special. Every single member of the staff constantly went above and beyond to make sure we had an unforgettable stay. The restaurant is fantastic and the food is exceptional. We were also extremely well taken care of during our safaris, which made the entire experience even more enjoyable. One of the most impressive surprises was that the hotel offers professional camera equipment for guests to use. These are not ordinary cameras, but high-end professional cameras and lenses worth thousands of dollars. This was incredibly helpful for our tiger safaris, and honestly, I wish I had known this before bringing my own equipment. This hotel combines luxury, hospitality, and unforgettable wildlife experiences in the most perfect way.

Everything, this is glamping on steroids, a paradise setting gorgeous tented rooms, wildlife galore and incredible service

As magnificent as this property is, the food is a bit subpar

De luxe tenten en het geweldige personeel.

Enkel de live muziek bij het eten kan soms wat erg luid zijn. Toen we dit bij de manager aangaven, werd dit direct geadresseerd.

The staff was amazing , warm and everything was very personalised

Amazing glamping spot in Sawai Madhopur. Staff took great care of my family. Hospitality was exceptional. Enjoyed breakfast and dinner with live Indian classical music (such a treat). Hotel is all inclusive of meals and drinks which works very well as you go in and out for multiple safaris in a day. Hotel even provides blankets, raincoats, cooler with water bottles, and snack box for the safari. My son loved the outdoor pool. Highly recommend!

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Amazing Staff and superb property

The staff the service and the property itself.

Lovely location bringing to life the safari experience.

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Amazing service, stunning location

Having to leave

Oh my god! What a property! Nestled in the middle of the Ranthambhore forests, it was something out of a fairy tale. I stayed in the royal tent and there were peacocks galore drinking from our pool and other exotic birds. The room was fantastic! And the property was not the greatest thing here. The service!! The service was better than anything I’ve experienced! Ratna the GM was so meticulous about everything and how she took care of us. My wife and I were celebrating our 25th anniversary and Ms Ratna and her team (Sandhya and this young girl, I forget her name now) went out of the way to make our stay so special. They even surprised us with a whole enactment of ‘renewing out vows’ with garland exchanges like during our wedding and capping it off with fireworks around the lake. I can’t explain how happy we both were. And then the naturalists who took us on our tiger safari and we had such an amazing sighting! Our driver Farook who drive us around Ranthambhore and who picked us from and dropped us to the airport, everyone was just amazing!

Excellent - the staff is really good, the reason Oberoi is the best and unbeatable. Chef Adarsh made us feel at home - cooked our favourite Lauki and Dal, specially for us, restaurant team was also very good. Keep up the good work..

Amazing bungalow. Excellent, friendly and professional staff in all roles. We had two ambitions for our stay - see a tiger and meet the general manager. We didn’t achieve the former but were delighted to be welcomed personally by Ms Malhotra.

Nothing to do with the property but there was quite a rude Indian family staying for a week. We felt sorry for the staff.

It’s a luxurious property. The tents are lovely. The bonfire in the courtyard really made things comfy. The Oberoi service is par excellence. While the whole hotel is geared around the safaris, it can be visited for the property itself.

The price is not justified.

Gorgeous environment, well thought out, immaculate and comfortable.

Children on screens without headphones in the dining room twice!

We had an amazing experience at the Oberoi. All of the staff are amazing, from the dining staff, housekeeping staff, the yoga instructor and especially the safari staff. The grounds are gorgeous and everyone goes above and beyond to exceed your expectations.

There are no words for this hotel. From the decoration, to the service, to the everything else involved. WOW!

The staff are without a doubt, the best in India, if not the world!

An amazing stay!

Chef Adarsh is simply amazing- understood and catered to our taste to a tee

need to add some more activities- e.g. star gazing tours

Staff is very courteous helpful and always ready to serve. We were about to miss our safari due to lack of communication between safari pick up team and hotel/ property staff. We were given a complementary drop for almost 20-30 km till we could reach the safari gate. Our train had arrived early in the morning and we were provided with a complementary sleep and shower facility for a few hours till we could do early check in. We had a late evening train. We were given an extended late check out. A complimentary walk in the property was a great experience. No one can beat Oberoi hospitality!!! 5🌟

Food had a limited choice /menu. And the taste was not great. There was never a spread of food /buffet except that during breakfast cold food spread was put. The property is nice however I found it to be over priced. The ala cart menu too was limited . The masal chai is given made of ready mixed tea packets. Not freshly made Indian chai. The spa is not that great. Did not feel like going. At the spa bathroom and washbasin both that we used didn't have proper drainage . It was getting filled. And needed cleaning of drainage. Our room toilet had spray that didnot work well. No toilets in the property have jet spray. I found everything overly priced...... Against what was offered ..

Great breakfast spread with choices and customization. Chef Vikram personally ensured to cater to our requests.

Bed mattress - could be more firm.

Stunning property close to Game reserve such lovely staff nothing to much trouble . Amazing tented bunglows … with personal pillow selection and amazing bathrooms . Yoga complimentary and Restuarant menu is fantastic

Every single staff member was nice. They looked after all our needs and more. The entire property was well kept. Though the place was full all requests were attended to promptly.

It was a memorable experience. Highlight was the attention we got from the staff from Ms Ratna to all the team members we met. Super service by Ms Arzoo and the team from the restaurent and even the chef took time to speak to us at breakfast. The nature walk was amazing with the lady and presentation on tigers was fantastic by Sholin. We will definitely be back. Also the tent/room was amazing.

We had two tents booked. One is used to the quality is five star properties. However, vanyavilas services takes it to a another level. The degree of personalisation, the fact that every staff remembers your name, knows what you have planned for the day, ready to do a meaningful conversation makes this hotel our all time best. All staff coming out with sparkles to celebrate our special occasion are things that made our stay very memorable, besides seeing 8 tigers and leopard. The GM has done a fabulous job and was very gracious in our welcome.

Nothing at all. We tried to find areas of improvement but could not!

Absolutely palatial “tents” with the best bathroom design I’ve ever seen! Food was out of this world—chef had innovative touches to classic recipes—some with ingredients grown right on the premises. Staff pampers you like royalty!

From the moment you set foot on the property, from the welcome with flowers, to the welcome drinks, the chocolates, everything was out of this world. You will experience hospitality to a level which is unparalleled and unprecedented. Every need of yours from the smallest to the biggest shall be catered to without a single exception. The food, the especially curates menu, i cannot stress enough the level of perfection for everything and everyone at the property.

The only fact that i didnt stay for longer at such an amazing place.

Personalisation

Awesome property

Such a wonderful place. It was the best holiday in pure luxury.

Pure Luxury

The property and amenities are excellent. The hospitality is beyond anything we have ever experienced. We went to celebrate my birthday and Ms Reena and her team ensured our stay was comfortable from the get go. They even decorated our room and left some treats for us. Although we had booked our own safaris the hotel went above and beyond by packing some lemonade and other things for us. Big shoutout to Mr.Ankush for helping my husband organize a special and intimate dinner for my birthday. He was very helpful and receptive and available at all times to ensure any and all requirements were met. The preparation and decoration was exceptional. All the staff including Mr.Atul were extremely courteous and polite. Thank you to the chef Mr. Shivang for the delectable food. The overall experience was extremely good.

Beautifully designed and built using traditional & local materials and ethos. The building and spaces were in harmony with nature and biodiversity. The talk watch tower is a delight to visit as it affords a magnificent bird eye view of the forest and the resort. The staff is always attentive to your needs and eager to make your stay perfect . The educational sessions with the naturalists are wonderful and the safaris are very well organised .

Every corner of the property is clean n beautiful. Hospitality of the staff is very impressive.

absolutely everything was top notch

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Great service, addressed all your needs, lovely staff, had a great tour of the forest and nice sighting of wild life. Food was amazing, provided meals per request Great welcome Price is somewhat steep, ok for once in a life time experience

luxury in a forest setting. this is a wonderfully maintained property with excellent staff.

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The Oberoi Vanyavilas is a stunning place to stay. The detached tented suites are the very meaning of luxury. The gardens are equally fabulous and so colorful. The level of service is simply the best we have experienced. The restaurant and food was excellent. We had arranged our own safari experience and the hotel staff were great in coordinating this for us. We did a walking tour in the grounds and climbed the viewing tower overlooking the wildlife park. The pool area is very relaxing. I cant think of a better place to return to after a dusty bumpy jeep safari. It was our wedding anniversary whilst we were there, Our room was decorated, they baked a cake for us and we left with a gift of a glass tigers footprint. All in all we had the best time. Well done!

No exaggeration to say that staying here was one of the highlights of my life. The staff is phenomenal, they make you feel like the most important person in the world, anticipating every need, finding new ways to make your day special. Pictures don’t do justice to the beauty of the property and facilities. Food is great, spa is great, rooms are beautiful. Staying here is an experience every traveler should have at least once in their life.

Very beautiful property with outstanding staff who will always go the extra mile.

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too much detailing

After spending 3 nights in Raj vilas our expectation in Vanyavilas was quite high when we arrived there Ratna personally greeted us and did the indian prayer ritual for me and my family even though we arrived early she made sure that there was no hiccups in the check in and also provided hot breakfast to us The staff took care of small things like hot water bags by the bed if you are feeling cold they packed ponchos snacks tea and coffee for the tiger safari even without our asking the staff was so so kind specially Justin Sunaina Ankush Abhishek They went extra mile to see that we are comfortable It was the best experience to stay there and to top it all we saw 4 tigers with the best safri team provided to us

very comfortable room with all amenities. it’s one of the most amazing hotels I ever stayed with exceptional service by all staff members who are always ready to help and serve to each and every one of your requests..

childrens cot was little small and not comfortable as it has a partition in middle. also I feel the safari pricing organised through hotel a little too high.

Staff brought coffee and prepared for the bubble bath at 3 am as I had to be working all night. Food, service and everything is beyond description.

This was definitely one of the best hotels we've ever stayed at. Customer service was exceptional, they made us feel like VIP's at every opportunity. I can't say enough good things about this property.

Very unique experience. The tents aren’t simply tents, but luxury tents. The service, food, and attentiveness of the staff was brilliant. Wouldn’t expect any less from Oberoi.

Amazing place to stay!

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We stayed for 3 nights and had an wonderful time. The staff is exceptional and were particularly great with our three year old. The rooms are really nice and the grounds are relaxing to walk around. The hotel has great activities for kids and some nice dining experiences for adults.

We truly enjoined staying in our villa! It was in the shape of a giant tent, but with all of the amenities one would expect from a 5 star hotel. The ultimate “Glamping” experience! We booked a comfortable private safari tour with them and got to see a young male tiger. I would definitely recommend this hotel as well as the experiences they offer to any adventurous travel out there! We will be back ;)

This was one of the best hotels I have stayed at.Staff were excellent, food great and a stay we will not forget

A superb stay Great service Great learning Great amenities Great food Great accomodation 5 star treatment from start to finish - AND lots of wildlife

It was an amazing experience. Every Staff treated us like royals. We went for a family vacation & the entire stay was beautiful. Highly recommend this resort for family !

Beautiful stay with Oberoi. The resorts provide the best in customer service. Their resorts are always best if the best.

Without doubt one of the best hotels I’ve ever stayed. Fantastic room. Hot water bottles at night and on drives, such a great touch. Amazing service. I have a cold one of the lovely guys Sandtosh appeared with the most delicious honey, lemon and hot spice drink. Insisting I drink at least two to help with my ailments. Such attention to detail. Rooms are huge tents, you really feel like you’re on safari . Very luxurious, great shower, really comfy bed. Hopefully one day we’ll be back !