Take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, game and wildlife viewing, and a rooftop terrace at Damodra Desert Camp. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast and dinner. Guests can also expect to find a bar.
Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Popular amenities
Breakfast included
Pet friendly
Parking included
Restaurant
Air conditioning
Bar
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Jaisalmer is home to Damodra Desert Camp. Thar Heritage Museum and Sonee art gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Jaisalmer Fort and Kuldhara Abandoned Village Well. Visit our Jaisalmer travel guide
24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
Free self parking on site
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Things to do
Game viewing
Safari
Family friendly
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
Picnic area
Rooftop terrace
Accessibility
No elevator
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1 floor
4 buildings
Built in 2011
Designated smoking areas
Mosquito nets
Room amenities
Bedroom
Premium bedding
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer (on request)
Private bathroom
Shower
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Limited room service
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Air conditioning
Iron/ironing board
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Renovations and closures
The following facilities will be closed during April and September:
One of the dining venues
Bar/Lounge
Parking area
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of INR 500 per pet, per night
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for INR 4000 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Airport shuttle fee: INR 2500 per room (one-way)
Airport shuttle fee per child: INR 2500 (one-way)
Pet fee: INR 500 per pet, per night
Rollaway bed fee: INR 4000 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
A fee for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 31
Frequently asked questions
Is Damodra Desert Camp pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of INR 500 per pet, per night. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Damodra Desert Camp?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at Damodra Desert Camp?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Does Damodra Desert Camp provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of INR 2500 per room applies.
Where is Damodra Desert Camp located?
Situated in Jaisalmer, this tentalow is 8.4 mi (13.5 km) from Sam Sand Dunes and 9.6 mi (15.5 km) from Kuldhara Abandoned Village Well. Khaba Fort and Nathmalji-ki-Haveli are also within 16 mi (25 km).
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Reviews
Damodra Desert Camp Reviews
10
Exceptional
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The owner Prithvi and his staff were very attentive and caring. The rooms were modern in amenities but still maintaining a rustic feel. Food was exceptional and the nightly cultural entertainment was very authentic. Sunrise, sunset and night sky viewing was a treat.
If you are looking for quiet and peaceful camp then this is the spot! Awesome hospitality and service. Camp showcase Rajasthani tradition and culture very well unlike other commercial camps. Worth for value!!
Authentic rustic experience!!!
Excellent customer service. Only 10 tents, unlike many others that look like army barracks. Good food, clean facilities. Book it.
This property was remote and secluded, making it a quiet retreat. Since it is so remote, getting to it was challenging, but once you are here it is a little slice of an desert oasis to get away from the noise of the city. The staff were amazing and accommodating. The food was delicious and plentiful. You can sign up for extra excursions if you like. The entertainment was incredible and very talented. I really enjoyed my stay here.
We choose this desert camp because of it’s size, with only 10 tents, which provided a wonderful stay as it felt small and intimate.
The owner and staff were lovely, and the owner is working hard on their eco friendliness both in camo and the surrounding lands.
Evening entertainment was provided, which was wonderful, along with a large fire pit and sand dune activities for those who wanted them.
The camo had several swing seats, outdoor seating and a veranda with seating. As well as a platform to view the stars in the night, excellent star gazing.
The only negative was that dinner was not until 9pm!!! Which was too late for us to eat They did provide snacks during the entertainment and offered us lunch when we arrived.
My family had a great stay at Damodra. The staff were great, and everyone from my seven year old son to my in-laws enjoyed the accommodations (more comfortable beds than some of the 5 star hotels we also stayed in on this trip!), the food, the entertainment (I typically have pretty low expectations for the quality of shows at hotels, but the music and dancing was truly extremely good), and the camel ride (the wranglers of camels Rocket, Magu, and Michael were very accommodating, especially with letting my son get a solo ride and ‘steer’ himself). Highly recommend!
Ideal para uma noite: você chega ao hotel, descansa um pouco e sai para passeio de camelo no deserto: é curto, mas suficiente. Em seguida, há um bonito show de danças locais (a dançarina é boa) com snacks seguido de jantar. Comida não falta, tudo é muito bem servido (meu prato favorito foi “desert beans”). Equipe atenciosa e prestativa, atendendo necessidades a todo momento. De manhã, é muito bom acordar cedo e ver nascer do sol e pavões. Os produtos de banho são os melhores de hotel que usei na Índia. O que pode melhorar: tentamos arranjar táxi do aeroporto para hotel e não fomos respondidos (mas havia alguém para nos buscar pontualmente) e a comida pode ser mais apimentada (a comida indiana é ótima, não precisa tentar agradar ocidentais).
Absolutely worth the amount we paid for this experience! The staff was very friendly and helpful and the desert safari organized was great. We enjoyed every minute of our short stay here.
Desert camps are now big business in the Thar Desert but even amidst this crowded space, Damodra stands a head above the competition. Unlike other luxury properties where they stick tents in the back of the hotel property, this site is solely focused on the desert camp experience. The tents were comfortable and well appointed. The camel rides were well run. The evening entertainment was excellent, food was also great (mostly vegetarian fair with some laal maas, a spicy local mutton dish). They've put a lot of attention into creating outdoor spaces that are comfortable and ooze desert charm, including diwan seating for a morning cup of chai and separate star-gazing observatory. The staff were all polite and helpful. Clearly a well run place and worthy of all the positive reviews I'd read online before taking the plunge. We'd definitely love to come back.
The reviews were all mostly extremely positive and my experience confirms the positive rating. The tent was immaculate and comfortable, the areas to watch the sunset and sunrise were a nice touch and the location is separated from other camps enough that you get the true desert experience. The staff were amazingly polite and friendly - only complaint is the lateness of the dinner meal. It was at 8:30 one night and 9:30pm the next - way too late for my little kids and the snacks prior also take a long time. The food is fairly simple but I don't expect anything more elaborate in a desert setting. My only thought was whether it is overpriced - it is significantly more expensive than all the other tents except for the one uber luxury one. Having not seen the others, I don't know if this is twice as good as the other tents but on its own, it was amazing - certainly would not pay more than twice as much for Serai.
We had a great time from the time we were picked up at the office until we were dropped off again. The staff were especially helpful and the experience was very peaceful. All very luxurious for the surroundings but perhaps a little overpriced.
Great experience. This tent is named after a close by village damodar. All workers are from the same village and thus they all make sure that guest stay is comfortable. Highly recommend.
Memorable stay at the Damodra Desert Camp. Excellent accommodation, wonderful & super-attentive staff, good food, talented performing folk artists, and a perfect starry night in the desert!