Bed & breakfast with free breakfast, near Taj Mahal
A restaurant, laundry facilities and a 24-hour front desk are available at this bed & breakfast. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking and free train station pick-up are also provided. Additionally, express check-in, express check-out and free newspapers are on-site.
Sai Home Stay B&B offers 5 air-conditioned accommodations, with a safe. Rooms open to balconies. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms.
Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.
During your stay at Sai Home Stay B&B, you'll be within walking distance of Taj Mahal. Enjoy features like free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
Free breakfast offered
Free WiFi
Free self-parking
Enjoy a bite to eat at the restaurant
Amenities include free newspapers in reception, laundry facilities and a terrace
Just a 2-minute drive from Motilal Nehru Park and a few minutes from Agra Marble Emporium
Free train station pick-up shuttle service
There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is served. Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Sai Home Stay B&B. Free self parking is available.
Guests are served a free breakfast.
Sai Home Stay B&B has a restaurant on site.
Room service is available.
Languages
English, French, Hindi
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
Free train station pick-up shuttle
Free self parking on site
Food and drink
Free breakfast available
A restaurant
Family friendly
Cot
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Free newspapers in lobby
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
Garden
Terrace
Room amenities
Bedroom
Cot
Bathroom
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
LCD TV
Food and drink
Room service
More
Air conditioning
Desk
Iron/ironing board on request
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at noon
Express check-in available
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To register at this property, guests who are Indian citizens must provide a valid photo identity card issued by the Government of India; travelers who are not citizens of India must present a valid passport and visa.
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are available.
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.
Property is also known as
Sai Home
Sai Home Stay
Sai Home Stay Bed & Breakfast
Sai Home Stay Bed & Breakfast Taj Mahal
Sai Home Stay Taj Mahal
Stay Sai
Sai Home Stay Bed & Breakfast Agra
Sai Home Stay Agra
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Sai Home Stay Bed Breakfast
Sai Home Stay B&B Bed & breakfast
Sai Home Stay B&B Bed & breakfast Agra
Sai Home Stay B&B Reviews
Reviews
7.2
Good
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We stayed in the family room. The bedding was spartan with some old blankets and thin bottom sheets. The shower didn't really produce hot water. There were no windows in the rooms, so they were quite dark and bone-chilling cold in December. We tried the home-cooked meal the first night and it was the worst food we had during our 3-week trip -- it tasted like it was made from a mix. This was definitely the worst place we stayed in India.
We arrived very late to this hotel due to delayed trains, regardless of the time we were welcomed and had great service from the hotel staff. This is a home stay, which mean the stay is very unique not many guests and you get to share with the home owners. Breakfast is included and it is great! eggs and toast with tea or coffee is a great way to start your day. Next, they help you plan your day free of charge, they advise you of the routes to take and places to visit in case you need the help. The hospitality is out of this world, they are fluent in english and are just great! I loved my stay and i wish i could have spent more days in Agra i really recommend this place!
We arrived at 4am having had our train delayed by 6 hours and the staff couldn't do more to help even at that time. The rooms were basic, had everything you need but the helpfulness of the staff made our stay fantastic. Thankyou!
This is a genuine home stay. You are staying in the home of a lovely family. We were checking in by a young guy who was very nice and down to earth. His Mum then made us a delicious dinner. The dinner was very yummy and catered to my inability to eat very spicy food. We had this paneer biryani that was delicious. They also made check out a breeze so that we could be on our way very quickly.
They are in a good location if you want to see the Agra fort and the Taj Mahal.
This was our first homestay in India and we were disappointed. The people who ran the place were very nice and made you feel welcome. The room is very, very basic. The shower does not exist. it is but a trickle of water that comes out and it is only tepid. There is an iron lean to on the first floor and all night you get monkeys jumping onto it and it keeps you awake. Solution is that they should remove the lean to as it serves no useful purpose. The breakfast was very mediocre. It is out of the way and if you don't have your own transport, you will need to use a taxi to go anywhere.
Peter
6/10 Okay
Gianni, London
7 Dec 2014
Liked: Staff & service
An ok stay
The home stay it's fine and with a cosy atmosphere. The owner will give you plenty of useful tips to plan your days.
Rooms are overall ok, but nothing amazing.
Regarding shower and hot water I suggest you not to leave it for too late in the evening.
Regarding food and beverages, the lady cooks every evening lovely dishes...but still, it's quite expensive considering that is vegetarian, that they make up the menu and that you have to eat when it's decided to cook
We stayed here last week for one night while in Agra. We arranged for a driver to pick us up from the train station. He was punctual and courteous. The owner Kunal and his family were lovely. Each night has a free breakfast. We also opted to have dinner that evening. You pay extra for it, but a fair price for the quality. My husband and I still say it was one of the top meals we had in India. Our room was clean and quite spacious. It's not within walking distance to the Taj or other attractions, but not a far drive and in an adorable neighborhood. Plus, the room was so inexpensive! We would stay here again!
The good thing was the family dinner home cooking aspect of the home stay and willingness to help. BUT the rooms were very cold and no heat available and the showers, once they heated up, were without pressure. I tried to have them solve the heat problem but both of the portable heaters did not have plugs - which surprised me since they have been in the business a long time. It took quite a while to gt this done.My friends did not think the laundry came back very clean. I usually am very happy to recommend good accommodations but not in this case.
Peter
4/10 Poor
Silvan
26 Nov 2013
Disliked: Cleanliness
Silvan
6/10 Okay
Ashley, Bangkok
13 Nov 2013
Liked: Staff & service
Got moved to another hotel
I wish I could say something about Sai Home Stay itself. Unfortunately, they somehow lost our reservation. When we called from our train to arrange a pickup, they couldn't find our reservation and had no room for us. This was incredibly disappointing. However, Rajiv was very nice to us. He booked us in another hotel he runs, arranged for a pickup (the driver was very friendly and ended up being our driver for the next day), and was on hand (via phone) whenever we needed help. (Note: I put 3 for most of the ratings, since "n/a" wasn't available.)
An unbelievably nice couple runs this b&b with the help of their sons. After traveling a month in India we wanted a homely experience to see the Taj in amidst the touristy hype of Agra. We definitely felt at home here. Home cooked food was delicious. They helped coordinate our tuk-tuk rides and taxis.....and made our one-night stay easy. The power went out for about an hour (typical for India) and they were incredibly accommodating and had a generator with wi-fi/room lights working. Would definitely recommend. Note - in gated community.
Verified traveller
8/10 Good
ibs, uk
7 Jun 2013
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great Hospitality
The Service was definitely excellent. The owner bought food on our behalf from outside when it was quite late at night and gave us a tour book during our stay. He advised us on a manageable itinerary during our stay and helped bargain with our taxi driver. The location is beyond walking distance to the Taj Mahal, especially in the hot weather but only 5-10mins in a taxi. The breakfast tasted nice and we had it in our room. Rooms were clean but shower could do with renovating as the sink was wobbly and there was no fan in the toilet so it was hot in there. The TV had no reception so it was not watchable. Definitely worth staying for the price and high level of hospitality which overlooks everything else.
The family that run the home-stay are very friendly and nothing seems to much for them. They gave us great advice on the local sights/ markets etc. The food was good too - a reasonably large menu with international options and quite cheap. We had lunch dinner and breakfast here and it was all excellent (especially the dinner). We were upgraded on arrival to a family suite which was very spacious, clean and tidy. The only downside to this place is that it is a little further out from most of the other hotels in Agra. I'd say it was worth it though.
Helena
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
8 Feb 2013
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Not Like the Taj
From a positive point of view we would say an effort was made to please. It was not always fulfilled. There was an offer for free pickup and breakfast provided. We were not pleased for reasons such as; our bed was not changed when we arrived and checked that night. Even the pillowcases were dirty and appeared slept on. The room cleaning was great in the middle of the room but don't look into the corners. We stayed for five days but received no house keeping in that time. Breakfast was ok but there was an extra charge for the second cup of coffee or tea. We found the place in a very noisy location with much dog barking, horns honking, construction noise and people shouting. The location is far from any attraction. We had also over paid the host but were able to retrieve less than half of the over paid amount.
I stayed here for 3 days and had a very nice experience. Sai Home Stay is located in a neighborhood so you get a really different view of Indian life. The owner and his wife are very warm and inviting. They know all the places that you will want to visit including some that are off the beaten path. Other pluses are great food, a good beer selection and a rooftop dining area.
Guesthouse in walking distance to the Taj Mahal and some nice restaurants. The guesthouse personnel also organised a taxi/autorikscha to the train station
Cosy rooms, simple bathroom
Home stay in Agra
Very friendly welcome. Good contact with owners and interesting conversation. Good clean room and facilities. Home cooking by wife was excellent. Location good, 10 minutes run in to Taj Mahal west gate entrance with a Tuk Tuk.
accueil très convivial, cependant on a l'impression d'être dans un bunker, enfermés dans ce patio très agréable. On ne parle pas de la propreté de la chambre, état général correct mais il ne faut pas regarder de près... et je ne parle pas de la SDB (tartre ). Quant au PDJ, je ne me suis pas servi de la salière/ poivrier tellement c'était encrassé! mais bon, c'est l'Inde et le quartier est assez central.