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Located in Katra, 2 km from Vaishno Devi, Cardinal Ambica provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a restaurant. This 4-star hotel offers an ATM and luggage storage space. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. All units are equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a kettle, a shower, free toiletries and a desk. All guest rooms include a private bathroom, slippers and bed linen. Buffet and vegetarian breakfast options are available daily at the hotel. Jammu Tawi Station is 46 km from Cardinal Ambica. Jammu Airport is 46 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Breakfast info

Vegetarian, Buffet

Free private parking available at the hotel


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
and
1 futon bed
Bedroom
2 large double beds
Living room
2 sofa beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
8.3
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
8.1
High score for Katra

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Sanjeet
    India India
    Excellent hotel with Great front desk and room service. Couldn't ask for more. Highly recomended.
  • Mauliksinh
    India India
    Nice property in vaishnodevi Katra staff are very helpful Rooms are clean and hospitality are very good 😌
  • Kirtika
    India India
    Location is very near to bus stand. Rooms are big and spacious.
  • Ravinder
    India India
    Close to the city centre and nice location. The staff is nice and courteous. We had breakfast which was sumptuous and had a good spread.
  • Aditya
    India India
    Room, service and the staff were excellent. Location is also very nice. The breakfast buffet was also satisfying. Would recommend to others also to stay at this property when you come for Mata ji darshan.
  • Seema
    India India
    The staff was very helpful, food was excellent. The Hotel is very clean and ambience is marvellous.
  • Dhiraj
    India India
    Everything from ambience, staff, hospitality, facilities. It was just amazing. Will surely come back and stay here.
  • Harshv265
    India India
    The staff were very attentive and helpful throughout the stay. I would strongly recommend this place for families, the food was excellent too.
  • Adas86
    India India
    Quite close to the railway station as well as the Yatra Parchi Counter. Nearby shops. Room spacious, clean, comfortable. Food was quite good, breakfast was delicious and had many choices. Linens were clean. Front desk staff polite and helpful.
  • Kajol
    India India
    The Staff at Cardinal Ambica is the USP of the hotel! By staff I mean the Restaurant staff, would especially like to thank "Mr Ashok Sharma" the head chef of the restaurant at the hotel , he literally serves you as if we are at his home, the food...

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Rukmani
    • Cuisine
      Asian
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian

Facilities of Cardinal Ambica
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular facilities

  • Family rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Room service
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional toilet
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)

View

  • View

Outdoors

  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Clothes rack

Living Area

  • Fireplace
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Transport

  • Public transport tickets

Reception services

  • ATM/cash machine on site
  • Luggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Trouser press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business facilities

  • Business centre
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Car hire
  • Lift
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Hindi

House rules
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Check-in
From 12:30 to 23:30
Check-out
From 09:00 to 11:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 5 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
6 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
Rs. 1,099 per child, per night
12+ years
Extra bed upon request
Rs. 1,199 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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FAQs about Cardinal Ambica

  • Guests staying at Cardinal Ambica can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.5).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Vegetarian
    • Buffet
  • The prices at Cardinal Ambica may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at Cardinal Ambica is from 12:30, and check-out is until 11:30.

  • Room options at Cardinal Ambica include:

    • Double
    • Family
    • Suite
  • Cardinal Ambica has 1 restaurant:

    • Rukmani
  • Yes, Cardinal Ambica is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Cardinal Ambica is 550 yards from the centre of Katra. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Cardinal Ambica offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):