Top Resorts in India: iBestTravel’s World’s Best Awards

This year’s World’s Best Awards survey was open for voting January 11 through May 10, 2024, as destinations around the world. Survey rules have always allowed readers to reflect on their travel experiences over a three-year period. We hope that this year’s honorees will inspire your own travels as you get back out into the world.

A bucket-list destination for many iBestTravel readers, India mesmerizes with its riot of colors, centuries-old traditions, and geographical diversity—from the mountains of Ladakh and the beaches of Kerala to every frenetic city in between. With hospitality and warmth so much a part of the culture, it’s no surprise readers continue to rank several resorts on the Indian Subcontinent as among the top 100 hotels in the world.

Every year for the World’s Best Awards survey, iBestTravel asks readers to weigh in on travel experiences around the globe—to share their opinions on the top hotels, resorts, cities, islands, cruise ships, spas, airlines, and more. Hotels were rated on their facilities, location, service, food, and overall value. Properties were classified as city or resort based on their locations and amenities.

Top Resorts in India

Four out of five of our readers’ favorite India hotels this year are in the northwestern state of Rajasthan, where visitors can lodge in either tented camps or grand palaces. Here are the top five resorts in India as per the latest survey:

1. The Oberoi Udaivilas, Udaipur

Set on 30 acres overlooking Lake Pichola and the Aravalli Hills, the property’s gorgeous Mewari-inspired architecture and impeccable service are just two of the reasons it claimed the top position. Features like interconnecting domes and palatial courtyards transport travelers to the days when the Sisodia dynasty ruled the land.

Score: 99.12
More information: oberoihotels.com

2. Taj Holiday Village Resort & Spa, Goa

Score: 98.76
More information: tajhotels.com

3. The Oberoi Vanyavilas Wildlife Resort, Ranthambore National Park

Score: 98.72
More information: oberoihotels.com

4. The Leela Palace Udaipur

Score: 98.13
More information: theleela.com

5. The Oberoi Rajvilas, Jaipur

WBA Hall of Fame honoree. Score: 97.66
More information: oberoihotels.com