Rishikesh's Best Luxury Stays: From Riverside Resorts to Wellness Retreats TLDR: Here are the top 5 hotels to stay in Rishikesh: Hotel Location Rating Best For The Westin Resort & Spa, Himalayas Narendra Nagar 4.6★ Wellness-first luxury near the ghats Ananda in the Himalayas Narendra Nagar 4.6★ World-class Ayurveda & yoga retreat Taj Rishikesh Resort & Spa Singthali Village 4.5★ Riverside luxury on a private stretch of the Ganges The Roseate Ganges Shivpuri 4.3★ A private beach on the Ganges Aloha on the Ganges Tapovan 4.2★ Riverside views close to Laxman Jhula Full breakdowns of rooms, restaurants, and nearby experiences for each hotel are below. Ratings and review counts are approximate and sourced from aggregated public listings; always check current figures before booking. You can book any of these hotels at wholesale rates via INFARE's Hotel Pass instead of paying retail OTA prices. Rishikesh, the "World Capital of Yoga," draws travellers for the same reason it always has the Ganga, the surrounding Himalayan foothills, and a slower, more mindful pace of life. Its hotels have leaned into this identity, building wellness programming, riverside settings, and Ayurvedic spas around the experience of staying by the sacred river. Here's a complete look at the top 5 hotels to stay in Rishikesh. 1. The Westin Resort & Spa, Himalayas Rating: 4.6★ (959 Google reviews) Located in Narendra Nagar overlooking the Ganga valley, The Westin Resort & Spa, Himalayas is built entirely around the brand's wellness philosophy: restorative sleep, mindful movement, and nourishing food. Rooms Luxury suites here are designed for deep rest, featuring the signature Heavenly® Bed 2.0, spacious living areas, soaking bathtubs, and private balconies with Himalayan views. Higher categories include the Garden Suite with a private plunge pool and the Royal Garden Villa with a private pool. Every room includes a 55-inch smart TV, free high-speed Wi-Fi, and the brand's signature Heavenly® Bath with white tea and aloe amenities, plus 24-hour room service. Dining Akasa – the all-day international dining restaurant, open 7 AM–11 PM Toya – a progressive Asian restaurant blending traditional flavours with modern technique, open for dinner Tuesday–Sunday Pebbles – a swim-up pool bar serving cocktails with Himalayan views Haven Lounge – the lobby bar, serving craft cocktails and small plates through the day The resort is also known for curated experiences like live Teppanyaki nights, poolside and Sky Deck barbecues, an authentic Garhwali Thali evening, and a romantic Dinner Under the Stars. Nearby Experiences The Westin sits close to Neer Waterfall and Ram Jhula, putting guests within easy reach of Rishikesh's ghats, yoga ashrams, and river rafting stretches, while still enjoying the resort's own wellness-first pace spa treatments, guided meditation, and mountain-view yoga sessions. Planning for nearby destinations like Mussoorie, here is a guide for luxury resorts in Mussoorie. 2. Ananda in the Himalayas Rating: 4.6★ (~298 Google reviews) Set within the former palace estate of the Maharaja of Tehri-Garhwal, Ananda in the Himalayas is widely regarded as one of the world's finest destination spas — a 100-acre Sal-forest retreat overlooking the Ganges valley, dedicated almost entirely to Ayurveda, yoga, and holistic wellbeing. The property is especially well known for its health and wellbeing programmes, and, in keeping with its focus on immersive, uninterrupted wellness retreats, does not accept children below the age of 14 as it is dedicated almost entirely to Ayurveda, yoga, and holistic wellbeing. Rooms The estate's 78 rooms and suites include Garden Suites on the ground floor with secluded private gardens overlooking the valley, the spacious Ananda Suite with its own sitting and dining areas and a private garden with gazebo seating, and the historic Viceregal Suite inside the former palace, featuring a period four-poster bed and a private terrace. Guests seeking the most privacy can book one of the Villas, surrounded by Sal trees with their own private pools and deck areas. Dining Ananda's dining revolves around Ayurveda-inspired organic cuisine, with meals customised to each guest's individual wellness programme. The resort also curates unique private dining experiences in spectacular venues across the palace estate from garden gazebos to rooftop terraces for special occasions, alongside fresh juices and garden-grown vegetables served poolside. The spa itself is a destination in its own right: a 25,000-sq-ft wellness centre with 24 treatment rooms, hydrotherapy facilities, a temperature-controlled outdoor pool, a 16-station gymnasium, and two open-air yoga pavilions offering more than 80 body and beauty treatments. Nearby Experiences Guests typically build their stay around Ananda's own daily yoga, Vedanta, and meditation classes, with excursions to the nearby Kunjapuri Temple (about 9 minut
