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SUJAN The Serai

Jaisalmer, India
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Set within 100 acres of desert scrubland in the Great Thar Desert, The Serai is a luxurious camp with just 21 expansive and modern safari-style tents.

Come here to decompress and experience the renowned Relais & Chateaux service, surrounded by ruggedly beautiful landscapes and the twitter of birdsong from dawn to dusk. Embark on adventures in the desert and take an excursion into the medieval city of Jaisalmer, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Discover temples, forts, and local crafts before returning to The Serai to continue the pampering. Facilities include an infinity pool, spa, and farm-to-table restaurant.

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What we love

    • A modern and luxurious camp in the Great Thar Desert National Park
    • A member of the coveted Relais & Chateaux collection – expect delicious food and fantastic service
    • Buttons in each tent allow you to summon your private butler to satisfy your every whim
    • For a property that feels remote, it’s remarkably accessible from Jaisalmer and its airport
    • Sundowners, camel safaris, and birdwatching excursions in the desert all come highly recommended
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It’s a 45-minute drive to Jaisalmer so if you’re here for the city sights, you may be better off adding some nights in the city to your stay

The menu can be somewhat limited if you’re staying more than a couple of days

As you’re in a National Park with plenty of wildlife, we recommend keeping your tent zipped up to avoid attracting lizards and insects

Families are welcome, but the peaceful atmosphere is better suited to well-behaved kids to avoid disturbing other guests. The Luxury Tented Suites have a private walled courtyard and plunge pool, making them ideal for families or anyone seeking privacy.

Cots and extra beds are available, while children’s meals can be arranged in the restaurant with some notice.

The owners are keen environmentalists and have planted many trees around their properties as part of a rewilding initiative. In 1976, they co-established The SNS Foundation, which strives to educate communities so they can establish economic independence.

Most of the hotel staff are from surrounding rural communities and all of the experiences at the property are carefully designed to give back to the community. They also take in lesser-visited areas to avoid over tourism, and a small portion of every stay goes towards conservation initiatives in the local area.

Set on a vast estate in the Great Thar Desert National Park, approximately a 1-hour drive from Jaisalmer Airport.

What our travellers say

We went to Sri Lanka as a three-generation family of three. The superb trip was organised by Samanthie and the team and it's difficult to see how it could have been bettered.
Roy Wood (February 2026)
Red Dot organised the most wonderful 3-week holiday for us. Samanthie built a trip around the amazing sights we had requested visiting, together with her own suggestions and a wide mix of hotels, which gave us the flavours of both traditional Sri Lanka and the sleek, stylish contemporary version of the country. Our Driver made the whole experience incredibly special for us.
Alie C (February 2026)
I can’t thank Cherylle and the Red Dot team enough for their meticulous planning of our family holiday to India travelling through Rajasthan over Christmas. As a family of all adults, every suggestion from daily activities to hotel choices was simply perfect. We travelled through Delhi, Ranthambore (an unforgettable tiger safari!), Jaipur and Agra and I truly feel we experienced the very best of each destination while moving at a relaxed, well thought out pace
Daisy Stanton (February 2026)
My partner arranged a holiday trip at fairly short notice to Sri Lanka with Red Dot on a recommendation, Samanthie was so patient & helpful with her suggested itinerary which we followed with some minor amendments. On arrival at Colombo we met Manjula our chauffeur/guide who was absolutely brilliant!
Andrew S (February 2026)
Dulmini and the Red Dot Team arranged a fantastic trip for us around Assam and North East India. Faultless service. I cannot recommend them more highly.
Martin Thomas (February 2026)
Wonderful company. Our holiday in Sri Lanka was perfect. Local knowledge made all the difference
Sandra Nicholson  (February 2026)
We looked up, and communicated with umpteen tour operators. Though Red Dot seemed to have offices in Sri Lanka and the UK, they seemed to have the best reviews. We were fortunate enough to correspond with Cherylle, who not only assured us of the safety of our friend, but created a personalised, and flexible, itinerary which we could not have done ourselves.
Jayant Banerji (February 2026)
A 14-day tour with Red Dot Tours was the perfect antidote to the bleak UK winter. After a glowing recommendation from a friend, we contacted Red Dot Tours and were not disappointed. Our consultant, Lahiru, curated a seamless itinerary. Throughout the planning phase, Lahiru was incredibly responsive; the final itinerary—delivered via a user-friendly 'Guest Portal'—was impressively detailed, covering every hotel stay and excursion.
Phil Blair ( February 2026)
Traveller testimonial from Roy Wood (February 2026)

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