When most travellers imagine Udaipur, they picture the white marble palaces rising from Lake Pichola. Raffles Udaipur presents a different perspective. Located on a private island within Udai Sagar Lake, away from the historic city centre, it is designed around space, privacy and quiet rather than proximity to the old city’s landmarks.

Unlike Udaipur’s historic palace hotels, Raffles Udaipur is a contemporary luxury resort. Its architecture draws inspiration from Rajasthan’s royal heritage without attempting to replicate a centuries-old palace. The result is a property that feels elegant and refined while embracing modern comforts, generous public spaces and a slower pace of travel.

Its island setting naturally shapes the guest experience. Water surrounds the resort in every direction, creating a sense of separation from everyday life that few properties in Rajasthan can offer. Rather than placing guests in the centre of the city’s activity, Raffles offers an environment where tranquillity becomes part of the experience itself.

For travellers seeking privacy, generous suites, attentive service and a destination that feels removed from the crowds while remaining within comfortable reach of Udaipur, Raffles Udaipur offers a distinctive interpretation of luxury that complements rather than competes with the city’s historic palace hotels.