“Simple, very typical Dal lake guest house, owned by a warm-hearted family that makes it hard to leave. It hast been taken very good care of me. It feels like 'home far away'. I'd definitely come again.”
“The location is fantastic. The staff is very friendly. Homely atmosphere. value for money.”
“Safe haven • Yummy food • Beautiful location • Best Hospitality Ashiq, Sajid and family are extremely warm and kind hosts. It's a family run hotel on Dal lake, stable and great. I was able to stay safely by myself, enjoy the boat rides and eat delicious home-cooked food. As Ashiq assured from the get go, I sure did feel at home with their hospitality. Sajid's boat ride in the morning to the floating vegetable market left me in awe. The food and Kahwa tea by their mother made my stay worthy. Overall, Island hotel was ideal for me to enjoy solitude while being cared for by a thoughtful host family. I shall definitely return here soon and again, with friends/family/alone.”
“Ashiq and his family makes you feel at home. Kind hosts, excellent value for money, great location, great view, unforgetable breakfast moments, posibilities for help regarding trips in the city area and other parts of Kashmir, safe for solo female travellers.”
“Asiq and his family were very accommodating and made me feel comfortable. The houseboat a real experience even though its a bit cold on winter. Note that this houseboat is bigger than the other which makes it the most comfortable one. Reliable WIFI, delicious food, warm people.”
“The warmth, openness and honesty of the family running Island Hotel make this place incomparable. They make you feel genuinely at home and offer an authentic window into Kashmiri culture. I stayed there for two days towards the end of the 30 plus days curfew and troubles in July-August 2016. I felt totally safe in their care and was privileged to learn of the situation from locals' perspective.”
“We intended to stay for two days but liked it so much that we stayed for 10 days. All of the family became close to our hearts and were always open for interesting conversations or any kind of help we needed. A highlight was being invited for the Eid celebration. The funky interior of the house boat was very comfortable with carpets to sit on to watch sunsets while sipping Kashmiri tea. We left as the latest unrest began. To our new family: Our heart are with you in those difficult times.”
“1] the KAHWA TEA with Bread and Butter in every morning was really a nice Breakfast..... 2] the behaviour of the Houseboat Owner family members is really very hearty... it's true that it's not a Deluxe Houseboat.....but i must say...they have a Deluxe Heart.....”
“The owner are very helpful and kind, they provided us with some great local knowledge, we felt like home away from home. :)”
“The hosts of Island Hotel really made our stay in Srinigar. A Friendly, helpful and caring family who made us feel really comfortable, which was very much appreciated. The hotel itself is also amazing with heaps of character and a really warm vibe.”