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Located in Katra, 1.2 miles from Vaishno Devi, Cardinal Ambica provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a restaurant. This 4-star hotel offers an ATM and luggage storage space. The property has a 24-hour front desk, airport transportation, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. Guest rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, an electric tea pot, a shower, free toiletries and a desk. All rooms include a private bathroom, slippers and bed linen. The hotel offers a buffet or vegetarian breakfast. Jammu Tawi Station is 29 miles from Cardinal Ambica. Jammu Airport is 29 miles away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Breakfast Info

Vegetarian, Buffet

Free private parking available at the hotel


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
1 full bed
1 full bed
and
1 futon bed
Bedroom
2 queen beds
Living room
2 sofa beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.4
Free Wifi
8.1
High score for Katra

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Sumeet
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    For us Hotel Ambica is a home away from home. Food is great, location is perfect. 5 mins from station, 5 mins from helipad and a 5 min walk to the main Katra market. You can’t ask for a better location. Their staff is extremely nice and courteous...
  • Master
    India India
    Delicious Food and very supportive staff.Sanjaybhai at reception was a very good man.
  • Anup
    India India
    All staff member are cordial and just away a single call, food is good
  • Alok
    India India
    Nice Location, Good Breakfast, Nice and Clean rooms. Nice Big Garden where kids can play and we can sit back and relax. Stayed in Family room where kids can stay with you on a separate double bed.
  • Salil
    India India
    Breakfast is the usp of Ambica. It was a very sumptuous spread. Had all varieties possible, freshly cooked and served with a personal touch.
  • Pranav
    India India
    Location is just in the main Katra market, near to private bus parking. Nice, clean & spacious family rooms. Amenities were good as well.
  • Sarthak
    India India
    It was a wonderful stay at Ambica. I booked this for my sister who was travelling alone. She was unwell and the staff made everything possible from late check out to sending medicine and fruits into the room. Would definitely recommend this to...
  • Jasbir
    United States United States
    We had a very comfortable stay. The room was very good size and very clean. The staff was super friendly and went the extra mile to make sure we had everything we needed. They even sent someone to our room in the morning to make sure we did not...
  • Vikas
    India India
    The location is superb. Breakfast is good. Very cooperative staff and Excellent G.M
  • Vikas
    India India
    I visited Katra with my wife and kids for Mata Rani darshan. We stayed in a family suite having two double beds. Room was very clean with garden view. Breakfast at ground floor restaurant was good. We ordered dinner in room and food was very...

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

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

Amenities of Cardinal Ambica
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular amenities

  • 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
  • Guest bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

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 available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Transportation

  • Public transit tickets

Front Desk Services

  • ATM on site
  • Baggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk

Cleaning Services

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

Business Facilities

  • Business center
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

General

  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Car rental
  • Elevator
  • 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 PM to 11:30 PM
Check-out
From 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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

Crib 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 aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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FAQs about Cardinal Ambica

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

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

  • The prices at Cardinal Ambica may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Cardinal Ambica is 1,650 feet from the center of Katra. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • 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
  • Cardinal Ambica has 1 restaurant:

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

    • Room options at Cardinal Ambica include:

      • Double
      • Family
      • Suite