HOLYWATER Hotel by Ganga Kinare

On our way to a Himalayan trek at Dayara Bugyal , Rishikesh was our place we start our road trip to and from Raithal the base camp for DB trek. So we ended up staying for 2 nights, one night before and one night after the trek ended. Location of the hotel was very good on the relatively uncrowded part of the city outskirts close to AIIMS in Virbhadra road. This hotel is the newer addition to this group's 4 hotels , the original boutique one now rebranded as wellness one being closely. The prebooking experience was seam less and the staff welcoming. We would obviously have preferred a room with the mountain view, but that was not available and were told it was a different category one. Deluxe room was spacious , well appointed, clean and hygienic , Bath rooms with shower and 24/7 hot water with toiletries was spic and span. IPTV is the only option for TV and despite efforts of the maintainence personnel trying (he asked me to enter my gmail account to activate the youtube! which obviously I refused) . Now a days some hotels make do with the dish/ DTH and provide channels only thru internet and this I think due to the Wifi limitations does not work well and they should have both options. Food in Varr restaurant ( b'fast and dinner) was good and staff courteous and accommodative. Only disappointment was the Spa which I booked after going thru their menu, when I went to avail the same , they directed me to have the same in their other hotel (3 star), and I ended up paying double the advertised rate in the flyer for the same selection ( they said steam was not working in their place)! Although the spa service was good it was pretty expensive at 5.5K for 60 mins!

2 weeks ago

Had an amazing experience at this hotel! From the moment I arrived, the staff were warm, welcoming, and always ready to help with a smile. The room was spotless, spacious, and beautifully decorated, with all the amenities I needed for a comfortable stay.||The breakfast buffet had a great variety — fresh, delicious, and well presented. The location was perfect too, close to restaurants and main attractions, yet quiet enough for a peaceful night’s rest.

a week ago

Had a great stay with my parents here. The rooms were neat and well-maintained, and the balcony offered a lovely view of both the mountains and the city. The hotel is conveniently located on the main road, making it easily accessible. The staff were extremely supportive and went out of their way to assist us in every possible manner. A special shoutout to Vidya for genuinely taking care of us—she patiently addressed all our queries, guided us with suggestions, and always checked in to ask if we enjoyed each place we visited.

2 weeks ago

Location was a bit far away from the main attractions. It is not a walking distance and you will have to take a auto every time to go the the market or cafes. But the atmosphere was great. The rooms were clean. One of the main attractions was their free access to their main property ganga kinare which is 300 metres away from the hotel . It has sceneric ganga views, great in-house restaurant and morning and evening ganga aarti at their private ganga ghat. This is a great option for those who do not like crowd and noise but still want to enjoy participating in the Ganga Aarti. For me this made up for the location. They also provide free pickup and drop off between the two properties. Their own in-house restaurant also serve tasty and home like meals which is great if you don't prefer outside food much or are staying for a long time. The staff there were extremely helpful and polite.

4 weeks ago

This is a fine hotel in Rishikesh. Hotel staff are good and very much professional. Rooms were clean and hygienic. We enjoyed Yoga class near river side. Food items were good exactly like homemade. This hotel has their own ghat for holy dip and evening Ganga Aarti.

a week ago

The best hotel in Rishikesh. Rooms were very spacious. Breakfast was the best. Poha was good. This hotel has a complimentary holy dip with safety jackets. And evening Ganga Aarti. Gave chance for the devotees to do Aarti.

2 weeks ago

The stay was great. Rooms are clean and have all ammenties for a comfortable stay. Staff is polite and well attending. Location is great, away from the busy traffic and congestion areas yet near the tourist places and trips you plan Restaurant food is good, tasty and fresh. But the breakfast menu was mundane. No change for 3 days straight. They offered to prepare anything to our likings when I point s out the no change menu, but we did not take up their offer. Overall it was a good stay and I will recommend and will definitely stay here again whenever back

5 months ago

I had a truly memorable stay at Hotel Holywater by Ganga Kinare in Rishikesh. The location is absolutely perfect—right on the banks of the Ganges, offering peaceful views and a calm ambiance that’s ideal for relaxation or spiritual rejuvenation. The rooms were clean, spacious, and thoughtfully designed with modern amenities. I especially appreciated the attention to detail and comfort. The staff was incredibly warm, courteous, and always ready to assist with a smile, making the hospitality feel very personal. The food was another highlight—delicious, freshly prepared, and with a good range of vegetarian options. Dining with a view of the river was a serene experience in itself.

2 months ago