JW Marriott Ranthambore Begins First Full Season

JW Marriott Ranthambore Resort & Spa has begun its first full season as core zones at Ranthambore National Park reopened on October 1, 2026. The resort is Marriott Bonvoy’s 10,000th hotel globally and the 11th JW Marriott property in India. Set where the Aravalli meets the Vindhya range, it has 127 accommodations, including 14 tented suites and 10 family villas. Four tented suites and all family villas have private pools.

Experiences Beyond The Safari

The resort offers guided nature walks, pottery and bangle-making sessions with local artists, camel cart rides and art walks. Guests can also use pickleball courts, soft archery, a bowling alley and the Culinary School for private cooking sessions. Nearby sites named in the release include the UNESCO-listed Ranthambore Fort and Trinetra Ganesh Temple.

Vivek Gomes Pereira, General Manager at JW Marriott Ranthambore Resort & Spa, said:

“As Ranthambore National Park's core zones reopen and we step into our first full season, this moment carries added significance for us as Marriott International's 10,000th hotel globally. It is an opportunity to introduce a highly differentiated experience within one of India's most distinctive destinations. Ranthambore offers a rare combination of wilderness, heritage, and authenticity, and we are proud to welcome travelers back with a resort experience that brings these elements together through the signature lens of the JW Marriott brand.”

Food And Wellness Facilities

Skyloft, the resort’s restaurant and bar, takes its design inspiration from traditional machan wildlife observation towers and serves recipes from Mewar and Marwar royal kitchens. Other venues include the all-day restaurant Roar, poolside bar Elan and JW Market. The JW Garden grows produce on-site for dishes and cocktails.

The Spa by JW has six treatment rooms, along with steam, sauna and jacuzzi facilities. The resort also has a fitness center, swimming pool, indoor children’s club, arcade gaming area, mini golf, remote-controlled racing car track and speed cricket.

Kiran Andicot, Senior Vice President, South Asia at Marriott International, said:

“Today's luxury traveler is increasingly seeking opportunities to slow down, reconnect and be fully present, making well-being an essential part of the travel experience. Ranthambore offers a remarkable natural setting that encourages reflection, renewal, and a deeper connection with the world around us. As the national park reopens for the season, we look forward to welcoming guests to experience this extraordinary destination through the lens of the JW Marriott brand, where thoughtful hospitality and meaningful moments in nature create space to restore and reconnect.”

Design And Access

Ashton Design led the interior architecture, using native flora, earth-toned palettes, natural materials and open courtyards. The resort has 2,767 square meters of meeting and event space across six venues. It is three hours from Jaipur International Airport, five hours from Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi and 30 minutes from Sawai Madhopur Railway Station.