The Gulaal

Jaisalmer, India

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The Gulaal

The Gulaal is a delightful haveli hotel on the outskirts of Jaisalmer.

Its two spacious courtyards invite you in from the bustling centre, and its airy roof terrace grants you a view of the Golden City and majestic Jaisalmer Fort. Rooms and suites feature jewel-toned details and traditional furnishings, some with inviting balconies.

By day, explore the sights in the UNESCO city of Jaisalmer, swim laps in the pool, or revitalise your soul in the spa, After sundown, take a camel safari into the desert, and lose yourself in stories of the royal tombs and ancient temples by the campfire.

What we love

Conveniently located a short walk into the city centre and only a brief drive from the airport too
We love the rooftop terrace, with its gorgeous views of the city and Jaisalmer Fort
You can relieve the heat of the day with a swim in the pool, or rejuvenate with holistic treatments in the spa
The hotel organises camel safaris through ancient temples and abandoned villages, for those seeking adventure

Some of the rooms don’t have blackout curtains, so be prepared with an eye mask if you need your lie-ins

Some aspects of the hotel might need updating, but we think these are part of the Haveli’s charm

If you’re looking for more culinary variety than the menu has to offer, you’re close to town and there are still plenty of restaurants you can try out

Families are welcome, but amenities are not designed with families in mind

Located along Bera Road, a 12-minute 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) Read the whole review here Google

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) Read the whole review here Trip Advisor

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) Read the whole review here Google

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) Read the whole review here Trip Advisor

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) Read the whole review here Google

Wonderful company. Our holiday in Sri Lanka was perfect. Local knowledge made all the difference

Sandra Nicholson (February 2026) Read the whole review here Google

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) Read the whole review here Google

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) Read the whole review here Google

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