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Top 10 Resorts in Rishikesh

The 10 best-rated resorts in Rishikesh, ranked by guest score (only resorts with at least 5 guest reviews count).

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Stay near Triveni Ghat, Laxman Jhula, Ram Jhula, Parmarth Niketan, Beatles Ashram, Janki Setu, AIIMS Rishikesh, Rishikesh Railway Station, Rishikesh ISBT (bus stand), Neelkanth Mahadev Temple, Jolly Grant Airport (Dehradun), Himalayan Hospital, Jolly Grant, THDC India (Ganga Bhawan), Rishikesh

Top 10 Resorts in Rishikesh: what to know

Resorts are usually outside the walkable centre, so budget for taxis or a car. In return you get space, pools and views. Check whether the price includes meals, and how far the resort is from the ghats if you plan to see the evening aarti.

  • Most top 10 resorts are in Tapovan (3), Neelkanth Road (2), Shivpuri & rafting belt (1).
  • 9 have a star rating, including 4 five-star and 2 four-star.
  • 3 (30%) allow pets and 2 (20%) are on or facing the Ganga.

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Top 10 Resorts in Rishikesh ranked by guest score

  1. 1. Sitara Hotel & Resorts – Rishikesh Road, Haridwar★★★★★Elsewhere in RishikeshResortsGuests 10/10 · 7 reviewsStarting ₹13 onwardsView property
  2. 2. Samira's Birds & Butterflies Park – Spashram Ganga Beach Retreat★★★★★Shivpuri & rafting beltResortsGuests 10/10 · 6 reviewsStarting ₹275 onwardsView property
  3. 3. Traverse Riverside ResortUnratedNeelkanth RoadHotelsGuests 10/10 · 5 reviewsView property
  4. 4. Taj Rishikesh Resort & Spa Uttarakhand★★★★★Elsewhere in RishikeshResortsGuests 9.6/10 · 121 reviewsStarting ₹475 onwardsView property
  5. 5. Rishikesh Valley★★TapovanResortsGuests 9.2/10 · 49 reviewsStarting ₹52 onwardsView property
  6. 6. Yog Niketan Villa★★★★★Laxman JhulaResortsGuests 9.2/10 · 29 reviewsStarting ₹71 onwardsView property
  7. 7. Resort De Coracao, Tapovan★★★★TapovanResortsGuests 9.2/10 · 5 reviewsStarting ₹62 onwardsView property
  8. 8. Veda5 Ayurveda & Yoga Retreat Hotel★★★★Neelkanth RoadResortsGuests 9/10 · 144 reviewsStarting ₹86 onwardsView property
  9. 9. Prana Wellness Resort by Around Stays★★★TapovanResortsGuests 9/10 · 35 reviewsStarting ₹14 onwardsView property
  10. 10. Rajaji Retreat Resort★★Elsewhere in RishikeshGuest housesGuests 9/10 · 10 reviewsStarting ₹31 onwardsView property

Top 10 Resorts in Rishikesh: tips before you book

How this top 10 works: every resort is ranked by its guest score, then by how many reviews it has, and only top 10 resorts with at least 5 guest reviews count, so one glowing review cannot top the list. Scores move as new reviews come in, so the order can change.

Prefer to book direct? Our own homestays by the Ganges in Rishikesh are pinned near the top of this page. Send us your dates and group size and we will help you choose, wherever you end up staying.

Where these are: Tapovan is the busy cafe, yoga-school and backpacker hub above Laxman Jhula; walkable and lively.

  • 9 of these 10 top 10 resorts can be booked online right away.
  • Lowest starting prices on this page: Sitara Hotel & Resorts – Rishikesh Road, Haridwar (Elsewhere in Rishikesh, from ₹13), Prana Wellness Resort by Around Stays (Tapovan, from ₹14), Rajaji Retreat Resort (Elsewhere in Rishikesh, from ₹31).
  • Best guest scores here: Taj Rishikesh Resort & Spa Uttarakhand (Elsewhere in Rishikesh, 9.6/10 from 121 reviews), Rishikesh Valley (Tapovan, 9.2/10 from 49 reviews), Yog Niketan Villa (Laxman Jhula, 9.2/10 from 29 reviews).

Top 10 Resorts in Rishikesh: questions travellers ask

How many top 10 resorts are there in Rishikesh?

There are 10 top 10 resorts in Rishikesh on this page, spread across 5 areas. The biggest clusters are Tapovan (3), Neelkanth Road (2), Shivpuri & rafting belt (1).

Which area of Rishikesh is best for top 10 resorts?

For the evening aarti and ashrams, stay near Swarg Ashram, Muni Ki Reti or Triveni Ghat; for rafting, stay towards Shivpuri. Tapovan is the busy cafe, yoga-school and backpacker hub above Laxman Jhula; walkable and lively; Neelkanth Road is the hilly road towards Neelkanth Mahadev, with resorts and camps; you will need a vehicle; Shivpuri & rafting belt is upstream on the Badrinath road where most rafting starts, with riverside camps.

How much does a resort in Rishikesh cost per night?

Listed starting prices put a typical resort at about ₹100 a night, with most between ₹0 and ₹100. Prices rise on weekends, long weekends and festivals, and fall in the monsoon.

Are there pet-friendly top 10 resorts in Rishikesh?

Yes. 3 of the 10 top 10 resorts here list pets as allowed. Confirm the pet policy and any extra fee with the property before booking.

What is the cheapest resort on this page?

Sitara Hotel & Resorts – Rishikesh Road, Haridwar in Elsewhere in Rishikesh has the lowest listed starting price here, from ₹13 a night. Prices change with dates, so check the current rate before you book.

Which top 10 resorts here have the best guest reviews?

The best-reviewed are Taj Rishikesh Resort & Spa Uttarakhand (9.6/10), Rishikesh Valley (9.2/10), Yog Niketan Villa (9.2/10), counting only stays with at least ten reviews.

How do I book one of these top 10 resorts?

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Our area lines are drawn with a local's pencil, not a surveyor's, so a stay near the border might sit one neighbourhood over. Rates rise and fall with rafting season, festivals and the monsoon, so give the property a quick check before you pack.