Tiger Safari Resort, Ranthambhore

I stayed here for a reunion with my college batchmates, and this is my own experience, not a paid review. If you're after peace, nature, and a quiet resort, Tiger Den has that feel. It's close to the national park gates and has friendly staff, owners, and managers. The accommodation is simple, rustic, comfortable, and functional, with the basic comforts you'd expect in a regular hotel. There are cottages around a swimming pool, plus a dining hall, souvenir shop, open parks, a rose garden, and a few other facilities. The wholesome meals were good, and there was also a very friendly German shepherd family. They wouldn't hurt anyone, though they would go after the langur monkeys. The resort can arrange safaris and bookings, as well as transport and sightseeing around R'bore.

Our cottage was beautiful, number 1, looking out over the Green, and the resort facilities were brilliant. There was a lovely pool on site and a spa where I had an excellent massage. The staff were kind and made sure we had what we needed, and the food was lovely. Patrick and his team gave us a wonderful welcome during my two-night stay at the beginning of March. We arrived late for our first safari, but Patrick quickly sorted everything out. Thanks for making us feel so welcome.

A nice property for a family or friends' stay near the national park. The food was just okay, but the stay was good overall. You can book a safari through the resort. They also have live local music and dance in the evening, though I'm not sure if it happens every day or only on weekends.

The shared area is well kept, and the rooms are decent for the price. The location is right beside the core zones. Service was poor, though. For the pre-safari breakfast, which is generally the norm in Ranthambore, they provide nothing except tea. Most of the staff were quite rude and made little effort to handle requests.