Reviews from guests who stayed at this hotel, shared by our hotel supplier. Score based on the latest 57 reviews.
Martin
Australia · Group of friends · October 2026
“This is a unique experience. It is an old castle close to the village. You really feel like you are living the old castl”
+Homely hospitality. Loved the food.
LBL
India · Group of friends · September 2026
“Beautiful”
+We liked very much the place. It is an out of the way location and the castle in itself is quite unique so it makes the experience very different from the usual stays at hotels and other accommodations. We liked the breakfast but mostly the great dinner every night after spending the day visiting the region. The village in itself is rather quiet, nothing on the way of evening activities. For that you have to go to larger villages. The host is very knowledgeable and really helpful. For this kind of visit I think a local guide and a car is necessary. The host will help you find the right ones.
Yauhen
Finland · Group of friends · July 2026
+Really good experience staying here, I expected way less than what I got. You literally live in an ancient castle! Comfortable and clean, also owner and stuff are friendly.
−All was good
Laura
Italy · Solo · February 2026
+This is exactly the kind of place I hope to find when travelling and that makes flying to the opposite side of the world worth it. It is a place with a soul and it's incredible to be able to sleep in such a gem. The owner Maheshwar and his wife welcomed me around the fireplace with a chai and nice conversations. Dinner was really good and served with the other guests spending the night there. Everything felt incredibly authentic and we were treated like family. The little village where the fort is was really worth visiting and it was so quiet and without tourists compared to other villages in the area. I would not hesitate to stay here again and I'm so glad I decided to come! Thank you Maheshwar for an unforgattable experience!
−Nothing at all!
Sweta
India · Group of friends · August 2025
+The food was excellent, so was the heritage suite.
Aditya
India · Couple · May 2025
“Superb”
+Staying in this castle is an experience. The amenities are basic but the hospitality is beyond exceptional. Very polite staff. We also had the opportunity to meet the owners of the property who stay in one of the wings. They were very warm and welcoming. The food in their kitchen is excellent. Not a place if you're looking for only comfort. Excellent place if you're looking for serenity, a place to ideate with minimum distractions but excellent food and warmth. The night sky view is particularly great.
−Some amenities and fixtures may be improved.
Jackie
Australia · Solo · May 2025
“A wonderful stay”
+I had a great stay here, your historic palace stay in India without blowing the budget. It is located in a lovely village with plenty to explore locally and in nearby towns. I booked the historic suite, really worth it. It was spectacular. The suite had a roofless sitting area, a covered area, as well as a bedroom with a comfortable bed. The bathroom was basic but clean with good hot water. I had good communication with Mr Thakur Singh, it is his ancestral property, he instructed me how to get there by auto from nearby Cheru town, and he organised an excellent local guide Rajesh as well. Meals were very delicious and generously sized. It was a delight to stay here, waking up to the sound of peacocks was magic, as was the whole property. Can really recommend, you are in an area that is much more relaxed and interesting that the typical Golden Triangle touristy experience.
−I loved my time there, no problems at all. Be aware there are quite a few stairs in the property so it might not suit those not strong enough.
Dr
United Kingdom · Family · April 2025
“An original experience in a beautiful building”
+The castle was an authentic heritage building with original features and paintings. It was beautiful. We were well looked after by the host and his wife who explained the history of the building and surrounding area and his family’s ties to it. We particularly enjoyed looking at his old photos.
−As an old fort there were a lot of steps. This did not bother us but you do need to be quite agile to stay there.
Jakobus
Belgium · Couple · March 2025
“Unexpected authentic heritage stay”
+If you are looking for an authentic stay within an original castle, look no further. Do you want to feel like a real Maharaja, book the heritage suite! A room with authentic elements. The Niwas Castle Heritage Hotel is situated in the middle of the small village of Mahansar. It was an authentic experience and pleasant way of spending the night. Our welcome was very warm and the dinner provided by the Hotel family was exceptionally good (and a lot!). For those interested in wildlife you can take a walk around the castle and find many different types of birds, for those interested in history and architecture you can ask for a guide to show you the village and the havelis. The owner and his wife are adorable people who helped us out when our original taxi driver last-minute cancelled our pickup on the day of departure. Also really grateful for the luggage carrier and the other staff.
−This hotel is a great stay for people who like the authentic India. Don't expect high tec and modern luxurious features - if you are hooked on the latter you are not at the right place. For example: the suite is located in a half open space of the castle, which is super nice for stargazing. But of course, turning on lights during night time can and will attract insects. The badroom is next to the open area - basic but all works properly. You just need to turn on the boiler 30min in advance, but hot water is assured. And although the entry of the hotel might seem like a maze a little in the beginning, as it's quite big castle, it's easy to find your way around after a while. Normally a guard will help you find the way, but we arrived earlier than anticipated so he was not yet on duty.
Diane
United Kingdom · Couple · February 2025
“Excellent in every way!”
+Like stepping back in time. What a magnificent place to stay. We loved our room (no. 1) and the views from the rooftops. Food was excellent, staff were helpful and nothing was too much trouble. The owner of the castle organised our day trip, sorting transport and a wonderful guide and made sure we got to the train station in good time on the day of our departure. A unique stay and a great memory!
−It is an old property, not a business hotel. Its idiosyncrasies are to be embraced!