A superb art-deco hunting lodge, built by Maharaja Umaid Singh in 1933, the Sardar Samand Lake Palace Hotel has the distinction of retaining all its original fittings along with the huge, extensive gardens. The resort overlooks the languorous Sardar Samand Lake after which it is named. This former palace, which still retains its medieval Indian regal charm, is situated 60 km south-east of Jodhpur off the Jodhpur- Pali route. Enroute to Sardar Samand Lake Palace Hotel from Jodhpur, tourists can look forward to spotting wildlife of the region especially blackbuck, neelgai and Chinkara. The route also passes through the village of the fascinating Bishnoi community, renowned for their abiding concern and practice of environmental conservation.

Serving as the perfect getaway resort, the Sardar Samand Palace has 19 air-conditioned rooms equipped with direct dialing telephone, television with satellite channels, refrigerator and attached bathrooms with running hot and cold water. Fitness freaks can avail of the cycling and jogging trail, swimming pool or play tennis or squash. The hotel has other facilities like credit card and money exchange, conference facilities, laundry, safe deposits, fax and doctor on call. The hotel also organizes horse, camel and jeep safaris. Guests staying at this beautiful heritage hotel have a whale of a time watching the countless variety of migratory birds that throng the tranquil waters of the lake. The dining options range from Indian, continental to special Rajasthani cuisine.

With its understated luxury, antique furniture, furnishings and original work-of-art, the Sardar Samand Lake Palace Hotel is a celebration of traditional values and gracious living.