Reviews from guests who stayed at this hotel, shared by our hotel supplier. Score based on the latest 180 reviews.
Si
India · Couple · November 2026
+The stay is very good, the owner Sonu ji is helpful, and the location is awesome.
Alessandro
Italy · Solo · November 2026
“Excellent stay, recommended without reservation. The place is simple, but clean by Varanasi standards, and for the price”
Si
India · Group of friends · November 2026
+Location and stay is very good, owner asonu ji is also very helpful
meike
India · Couple · November 2026
“extremely unfriendly host”
+Very disappointing experience - overcharging and extremely unfriendly host Our stay at Hotel Marigold was extremely disappointing. The boat rate displayed was ₹800, but the host tried to charge us ₹1,200 instead. On top of that, he attempted to charge us twice for the same boat ride. It felt as though he was constantly looking for ways to get more money out of us. Even after we had paid the owner in cash, he continued sending payment reminders, despite the fact that we had already settled the bill. This was extremely frustrating and unprofessional. The host was extremely unfriendly and unhelpful. We were given just one towel for a four-day stay. When we were leaving, we had to carry our own luggage through the narrow streets. The host refused to arrange a porter, even though this is a service commonly available at hotels in the area. There appeared to be no staff available to assist guests, and the host made no effort to help us. Overall, I felt that making money was far more important to this host than providing hospitality or treating guests with respect. I would not recommend this hotel.
−Very disappointing experience - overcharging and extremely unfriendly host Our stay at Hotel Marigold was extremely disappointing. The boat rate displayed was ₹800, but the host tried to charge us ₹1,200 instead. On top of that, he attempted to charge us twice for the same boat ride. It felt as though he was constantly looking for ways to get more money out of us. Even after we had paid the owner in cash, he continued sending payment reminders, despite the fact that we had already settled the bill. This was extremely frustrating and unprofessional. The host was extremely unfriendly and unhelpful. We were given just one towel for a four-day stay. When we were leaving, we had to carry our own luggage through the narrow streets. The host refused to arrange a porter, even though this is a service commonly available at hotels in the area. There appeared to be no staff available to assist guests, and the host made no effort to help us. Overall, I felt that making money was far more important to this host than providing hospitality or treating guests with respect. I would not recommend this hotel.
Phillip
Australia · Solo · October 2026
“Recommend this guest house. Eating places just steps away so are attractions”
+Great location close to River and Ghats for ceremonies
−Nothing you pay for what you get
Federica
Italy · Solo · October 2026
+Loved the room, clean and with a nice shower! Also close to Dashashwamedh ghat and easy to reach Godowliya Crossing to catch a tuk tuk and go anywhere you want. Also big bonus is Sonu, the owner. Super helpful!
Kara
United States · Solo · October 2026
“Absolutely wonderful.”
+I loved everything about Marigold- it was a very clean, comfortable guest house that was as promised. The location was fabulous, easy to walk to many temples, the ghats, restaurants and shops. The best part was the kindness of Sonu, the owner, who is deeply knowledgeable and clearly loves his hometown. He was very generous with his time, his recommendations and wanted to make sure you have a great experience in his home.
−Honestly there was nothing I disliked. Maybe that I couldn’t stay longer and had to return home?
Mwangi
Kenya · Solo · September 2026
“Bad experience”
+Location was good.
−No room service, staff could not be found just the security guy.
Elena
India · Solo · September 2026
+I’m so happy to stay in this wonderful hotel!The place is very comfortable to arrive all what you need in Varanasi! The home owner very friendly and answer in all you questions and help you!
Elliott
Germany · Solo · August 2026
“Would stay here again.”
+Great location with clean, comfortable room. Friendly, accommodating and helpful owner.