Boutique Homestay in Udaipur — Chez Lavania

Three things. First, scale — with only 10 rooms, every guest receives attention larger hotels cannot provide. Second, ownership — Manish and Niharika are present throughout your stay. Third, location — 0.5 km from Monsoon Palace, 3.4 km from Lake Pichola, with an infinity pool view of the Aravali hills that no other property at this price offers. Call +91 98297 06671 to confirm dates and get the direct rate.

A boutique hotel has fewer than 20 rooms, is independently owned, and delivers personalised service standardised properties cannot replicate. An OYO is a budget aggregator designed for cost consistency, not character. At Chez Lavania, the breakfast was made by Niharika that morning using a family recipe unchanged for 30 years. No chain or OYO can offer that.

No. We are 3.4 km from Lake Pichola — 8 minutes by car. We are 0.5 km from Monsoon Palace. Boutique hotels in Udaipur that sit on the lakefront ghat trade their views, quiet, and space for proximity. We trade proximity for a pool view, wildlife, silence, and a setting where guests actually rest. Every guest who worried before arriving said, after their first evening at the pool, they would not have it any other way.

Yes. The Deluxe Pool View Room has direct access to the pool deck — supervision of young children is simple. The Twin Room fits two adults and a child under 10 with a rollaway bed. Niharika adapts breakfast for younger children without being asked. The property is gated and quiet. Tell us the ages of your children at booking and we prepare accordingly.

The pool is 1.2 metres deep throughout — a leisure pool, not a lap pool. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Pool noodles and floats are available. The deck surface is non-slip with a wide entry step. If you have specific concerns, call Manish directly on +91 98297 06671.

Yes — always. Booking.com and MakeMyTrip charge Chez Lavania a commission of 15–20% on every reservation. That cost is built into the rate on those platforms. When you book directly — by calling +91 98297 06671 or emailing info@chezlavania.com — you pay the same rate or less, and receive perks the OTAs cannot offer: early check-in when available, late checkout, and a complimentary welcome drink.

Free cancellation applies to all direct bookings up to 48 hours before check-in. Cancel within 48 hours and one night’s room rate is charged. In genuine emergencies — documented illness, bereavement, flight cancellation — we handle each situation personally. We have never left a guest feeling penalised for circumstances outside their control.

Complimentary breakfast daily, full pool access, free parking, high-speed WiFi, air conditioning, in-room tea and coffee, premium toiletries, and 24-hour concierge access are all included. Additional charges: laundry, experiences such as cooking classes or boat rides (priced transparently before you agree), dining beyond breakfast, and airport/station pickup. Standard GST applies. No resort fee. No pool surcharge.

The Boutique Homestay in Udaipur at ₹4,500–₹8,500 per night include several good properties. Where Chez Lavania stands apart: an infinity pool with a genuine Aravali and Monsoon Palace view, owner-led multilingual hosting in English, Hindi, and French, and in-house Rajasthani cooking that is not outsourced — all at a 4.7-star average across 134 Google reviews. Very few properties have all three at this rating and price.

Home-cooked breakfast at 8:00 AM. Morning excursion — Jagdish Temple at 7 AM, City Palace at 9:30 AM. Return by noon. Pool time from noon to 4 PM — the Aravali light changes dramatically through the afternoon. Late afternoon to Monsoon Palace for sunset (10 minutes away). Dinner at Rendez Vous by 8 PM. Conversation with Manish over chai. Sleep to complete silence. Repeat. Guests who plan two nights extend to three or four. We see this every week.