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The Driftwood Ladakh

4.0 star property
Riverwalk hotel with free valet parking and rooftop terrace

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Daily full breakfast (INR 750 per person)
Front of property
Junior Suite -Mountain View | Living area
Lobby
Executive lounge
VIP Access

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AU$118
includes taxes & fees
11 Aug - 12 Aug

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Room options

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Premium Room - Mountain View

Premium Room - Mountain View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Day bed
  • 35 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite -Mountain View

Junior Suite -Mountain View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Club Lounge
TV
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
  • 55 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room - Mountain View

Deluxe Room - Mountain View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 28 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room with Rubsel - Mountain View

Premium Room with Rubsel - Mountain View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Club Lounge
TV
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
  • 36 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
Shey Yokma, Leh, Jammu and Kashmir, 194101

What's nearby

  • Shey Palace - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Shey Monastery - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Thiksey Monastery - 9 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Stok Palace Museum - 17 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Shanti Stupa - 22 min drive - 15.9 km

Getting around

  • Leh (IXL-Kushok Bakula Rinpoche) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chicken - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Friendship Gate - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Summer Holidays - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Stok Palace - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Chamba Restaurant - ‬8 min drive

About this property

The Driftwood Ladakh

Upscale family-friendly hotel near Thiksey Monastery
Located close to Shey Palace and Indus River View Point, The Driftwood Ladakh provides a rooftop terrace, shopping on-site and a coffee shop/cafe. Active travellers can enjoy horse riding, cycling and archery at this hotel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the 3 hot springs. The on-site restaurant, Dontha, features international cuisine. In addition to a garden and a playground, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking, valet parking and extended parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • A TV in reception, a porter/bellboy and multilingual staff
Room features
All guest rooms at The Driftwood Ladakh feature comforts, such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and separate sitting areas.
More amenities include:
  • Pillowtop mattresses, down duvets and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • -40-inch TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, separate sitting areas and electric kettles

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 20 metres
  • Street parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free extended parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: INR 750 for adults and INR 500 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Restaurants on site

  • Dontha

Things to do

  • 3 hot springs
  • Arcade/game room
  • Archery
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Library
  • Playground
  • Scooter/moped rentals
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 1,300 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On the riverwalk
  • Picnic area
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • 3 hot springs
  • Hot springs open from 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM
  • Hot springs water temperature - 60 ºC

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2017
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • -40-inch TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 10 AM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 8 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay for free
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Food and water bowls and an off-lead area are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for INR 1000.0 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately INR 750 for adults and from INR 500 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: INR 1500 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Rollaway bed fee: INR 1000.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Hot springs access available from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Driftwood Ladakh Hotel Leh
Driftwood Ladakh Hotel
Driftwood Ladakh Leh
Driftwood Ladakh
The Driftwood Ladakh Leh
The Driftwood Ladakh Hotel
The Verda Driftwood Ladakh
The Driftwood Ladakh Hotel Leh

Frequently asked questions

Is The Driftwood Ladakh pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Driftwood Ladakh?

As of 12 July 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Driftwood Ladakh on 11 Aug 2025 start from AU$118.07, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Driftwood Ladakh?

Self-parking and valet parking are free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at The Driftwood Ladakh?

Check-in start time: 10 AM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Driftwood Ladakh?

Checkout is at 8 AM.

Does The Driftwood Ladakh provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of INR 1500 per vehicle applies.

Where is The Driftwood Ladakh located?

This family-friendly Leh hotel is located on the riverwalk, within 2 mi (3 km) of Shey Palace and Indus River View Point. Thiksey Monastery and Stok Palace Museum are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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The Driftwood Ladakh Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 14 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Allen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A lovely stay at the Driftwood

Short walk to the Shey Palace. Quiet place. Lovely experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

6/10 Okay

Harprabhpal Singh

It was far away from the city lawns not maintained average rooms limited food options
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Nagesh

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Nahush

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

4/10 Poor

Naveen

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Divyesh

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

6/10 Okay

preetika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The property location is not good and very far from city with no access to market or shops nearby. The property doesn’t have a lift and we had to climb up three storeys for room access. The room was big however the sitting area mattress was in a poor condition. The staff is friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

6/10 Okay

HYUNG KWAN

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Average experience

It might be due to the rush but there was no room service or housekeeping. The view from the junior suite is very good. The food is decent but there is no menu that you can order from.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

BHARAT

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not a great hotel for every one.

I booked it for my parents but there is no warm water available in many rooms. Water sometimes comes and sometimes doesn't at all. My parents had to request for water often. It's located far from city so you cannot visit city often unless you have your own car. Overall the stay was ok. Not recommendable to anyone besides someone who is out for trekking or hiking and is driving their own vehicle.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful! just simply Wonderful!

Amazing Hosts. Wonderful place. We loved our visit and will have a long memory of Laddakh in our lives because of great hotel staff. Don't forget to ask for Dorjee driver for your taxi travel. One of the best driver I have every driven with (and you will need it because of rough terrain). I could trust him with my family in car on treacherous Himalayan roads and a whole bunch of aggressive drivers around.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Somit, Bhopal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The property is very comfortably located in Shey village away from the hustle of Leh. Thats what i liked the most. Since the property is new, they have to work a lot on the basic facilities and comfort for a kind of hotel that is located in an extreme altitude like conditions. Mostly it will serve travelers who may require far more greater comfort than what at present it is serving. Even the complimentary breakfast is mundane though they may fuse local cuisines which are more popular. The Manager is a wonderful person and very helpful. Logistics, travel operation guy was very helpful and good too. For that thanks to the hotel management.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

aun, bkk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018