“Wonderful stay, I hope to be back soon”

Everything was wonderful, the place, the rooms , the botanical garden explanation and even the star gazing.

There hospitality.

“Wonderful stay.”

The room was stunning. Very well appointed, stylishly designed and comfortable. Very comfortable bed. Lots of lovely touches, such as biscuits and sweet treats in the room, and a turn down service including hot water bottles. The setting is lovely, with beautifully kept grounds. We did the sunset jeep safari followed by dinner on a dune under the stars. The jeep safari was nice, but temper your expectations; it was nice for seeing the landscape rather than large amounts of wildlife. The best bit was actually seeing local farming families tending their flocks. The dinner on the dunes was a lovely experience, though very cold in January. Check in and check out was very quick and efficient, especially checkout, where we were sent the bill by WhatsApp the night before and could pay by credit card via an online link.

“In blossom.”

We loved everything about Kaner Retreat! It’s made of dreams, sand and herbs. Founding family thought of every details to make our stay memorable and comfortable.

“Truly a magical desert experiance”

It is impossible to overstate just what a wonderful place Kaner Retreat is, from its location on the edge of the stunning Thar desert to its wonderful rooms, facilities, staff and food.

“Good but can do better.”

1. Food was amazing and the recipes were different. 2. Courteous staff- amazing staff I must say. The most hardworking staff I have seen around. 3. Concept of the resort. Sustainable and truly natural.

“Affordable luxury - a truly magical experience”

This place is a must stay, I cannot recommend it enough and wish I could have stayed longer. The owners have created a truly magical, one of a kind experience, all at an affordable price point. Go and experience this slice of affordable luxury before it is too late! The room was well designed and immaculately presented with boutique touches throughout including botanical toiletries specially created for the resort. Waking up and walking through the courtyard to the botanical desert garden made my morning spectacular. For under £150, in my one night and 2 half days there (considering I am travelling solo so as a couple some of this cost would be shared), alongside my beautiful room, I experienced: A botanical walking tour where I learnt how the local villlages survived and thrived in their desert surroundings. A candle lit dinner with musical accompaniment, tasting a feast of local produce, including that discussed on the walk. A private tour of their pottery exhibition of traditional earthenware sourced from the region. A sunset drive to a nearby sand dune with chai and biscuits. A stargazing experience, where I learnt to locate the North Star from any point in the sky, along with the historical significance of astronomy, astrology and mythology. A camel riding experience through the Oran lands, followed by a spectacular breakfast sampling camel feta and local honey. The morning of my departure I sat reading under a tree, watching dozens of birds come and go above me and desert gerbils popping in and out of their nearby burrows. A flurry of life in an otherwise arid landscape. The owners have truly created something magical, this is a stay I will not only encourage others to experience but one I will tell stories about. Spectacular, thank you.

“Perfect Peaceful Respite Halfway Between Jodhpur and Jaisalmer.”

A carefully considered retreat, beautifully created, this perfect respite is situated between the busy tourist spots of Jaisalmer and Jodhpur. Owners Sapna and Samir have invested heavily of themselves and deserve to be congratulated. You can pay for a desert dinner and dunes jeep excursion. Samir does an excellent complimentary botanical bush walk and evening star gazing talk.

“Truly unique experience”

Great service, great food, great surroundings - truly an extraordinary place. Music by the locals during the afternoon was one of many highlights.

“Best place to stay in India”

Everything! The best hotel/resort in India! The hosts Sapna and Samir are super hosts who will make your stay superb. The facilities are beautifully designed, high class. The food is amazing and on top they provide many experiences that make your stay unique. A real treat!

“Excellent, interesting experience with evening and morning buggy rides into the desert. Not to far”

The food was excellent, both the dinner in the desert and the breakfast. It was beautiful and simply designed

“A Superb Hideaway.”

Our lovely,inspirational hostess, Sapana has created a " one of a kind" experience in the desert between Jodhpur and Jaisalmer. Following her dream she has combined her love of botany and the desert environment with exquisite food. She is a font of knowledge and an absolute delight to be with. The retreat has beautiful rooms decorated with care and built with love. The ambiance is pure magic, especially at night, with solar lights and the sky full of stars. The local musician playing his two flutes, in true folk fashion, needs a special mention as do the local staff who were fantastic. As for the food, if I was the one choosing who should get a " chef's hat " Kaner's restaurant desrves one. Sapana offers a whole range of experiences for her guests. For us we just wanted to rest, walk in the desert, listen to the birds, see glimpses of wild deer and blue buck and watch the stunning sunset. Go, you nature lovers, foodies and adventurists and treat yourself to this unique experience. I promise you that you will not be dissapointed. Thank you Sapna and all the staff.

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