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Raniban Retreat

3.0 star property
Family-friendly 3-star hotel near Phewa Lake

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Terrace/patio
Mountain view
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Interior
Shower, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers
Reviews
8.8

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service

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Near World Peace Pagoda, Pokhara, 33700
  • Popular LocationWorld Peace Stupa6 min walk
  • Popular LocationPhewa Lake19 min walk
  • Popular LocationDevi's Falls9 min drive
  • AirportPokhara Intl. Airport (PKR)25 min drive

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  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Lake View Premium Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Sunrise View Premium Room

  • 226 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Lake View Premium Room With jacuzzi

  • 350 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Mountain View Cottage

  • 226 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Pokhara

Near the airport.Stay at this Pokhara hotel and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of World Peace Stupa and 2 miles (3 km) of Phewa Lake. Tal Barahi Temple and Ratna Mandir are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • World Peace Stupa - 6 min walk
  • Phewa Lake - 19 min walk
  • Devi's Falls - 9 min drive
  • Pokhara International Mountain Museum - 12 min drive
  • Tal Barahi Temple - 16 min drive

Getting around

  • Pokhara Intl. Airport (PKR) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • Jasmine Thai & Chinese Cuisine - 16 min drive
  • Potala Tibetan Restaurant - 11 min drive
  • The Maya Pub & Restaurant - 12 min drive
  • Himalaya Java Coffee - 12 min drive
  • Mo 2 Delights - 15 min drive

About this property

Raniban Retreat

Family-friendly 3-star hotel near Phewa Lake
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. A sauna, a rooftop terrace, and a library are also featured at the family-friendly Raniban Retreat. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • 1 floor
  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • 10 buildings
  • Built in 2012
  • Deli
  • Kid's club
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Raniban Retreat offers 10 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature complimentary bottled water and bathrobes. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include showers, slippers, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Hindi

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting
  • Children's club
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free extended parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee: NPR 900 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Children's club
  • Library
  • Sauna

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

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
The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 2 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Breakfast fee: approximately NPR 900 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: NPR 1000 per vehicle (one way)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
This property accepts credit cards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and JCB International.

We should mention

  • One child 2 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

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Raniban Retreat Hotel Pokhara
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Raniban Retreat to the airport?

Raniban Retreat is 7.4 mi (25-min drive) away from the Pokhara Intl. Airport (PKR) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Raniban Retreat?

As of May 12, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Raniban Retreat on May 15, 2024 start from $117.27, excluding 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.

Does Raniban Retreat have an airport shuttle?

Raniban Retreat offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of NPR 1000 per vehicle, one way.

Does Raniban Retreat offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Raniban Retreat, but breakfast is offered for a fee of NPR 900 per person.

Is there a casino at Raniban Retreat?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Raniban Retreat?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Raniban Retreat?

This hotel offers free self parking and extended parking.

Does Raniban Retreat have a pool?

Raniban Retreat does not have a pool.

Does Raniban Retreat have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Raniban Retreat have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.

How close is Raniban Retreat to downtown Pokhara?

Raniban Retreat is 1.9 mi away from Pumdi Bhumdi.

Raniban Retreat Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 46 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Aldo

Liked: Amenities
Amazing views, incredible hospitality from staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Hussain

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ask Raniban to pick you up.
Great place, but the road is difficult to get through. Ask Raniban to pick you up or drop off, as local taxis can't go to the place itself. It's a little remote, but the morning view is amazing.the $12 fee makes sense for the trip, they aren't ripping you off.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Karla&Tamas, New York

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A must stay ! You have such a beautiful view, its breath taking. You have an enjoyable hike up and its very much worth it. The staff is so friendly, the food is great, and its the best place to relax and take in the beauty of Pokhara and Annapurna.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Raniban really is such a special place. It’s away from all the hustle and bustle of Pokhara and is so high up, perfect for viewing the mountains! Food is great and not too overpriced. The room and bathroom was lovely and comfortable however all rooms are exactly the same, you only pay more for the rooms with the best views...but you can easily look at the views from the communal garden. Beware if the roads are bad you have to walk up a lot of steps to get here! There’s not much to do up here in the day, but I think they are building a pool soon! Amazing time we had here.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Ishtiaque

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Picturesque Raniban
If I was aware that it is located so isolated, I wouldn’t have chosen this for a family vacation. The views are extraordinary. Sunrise view was breathtaking. Food is average. Rooms are so so. It is an ideal place for complete leisure. Commuting to the township is expensive and uncomfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Abby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful hotel in an amazing location
After several days trekking, we stayed at the Raniban Retreat. We chose Raniban because we preferred staying in a quiet location (compared to the busy Lakeside area which is very touristy). Getting to the Raniban is quite an experience and we would suggest an SUV type taxi due to the road condition. Our room was wonderful - simple but nice and clean. We chose a room with a mountain view and there is a nice garden area to sit outside the room as well. There is a restaurant with beautiful views but the food is very average. We were only staying for one night so it was fine. You could take a taxi to the Lakeside area for more dining options. We hiked to the World Peace Pagoda. It is an easy 25 minute hike and well worth going. There are some other hikes you can take as well. The staff is excellent - very friendly, helpful and attentive. We highly recommend a stay at the Raniban when in Pokhara.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place, the best view of pokhara! You definitely need to stay at this place!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty, Cairns

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect place to relax
Raniban was the perfect place to do nothing but take in the amazing view of Fewa Lake, the Annapurna range and Pokhara. There are 514 steps to climb once the taxi bounces you up a steep mountain road but staff will help with your bags. The food was great so we didn't feel the need to go elsewhere. It is quite remote but we walked down to the world peace pagoda and then the lake to take a boat into Pokhara one Day and caught a taxi back. A stunningly beautiful place to rest after our Everest Base Camp Trek with friendly, helpful staff who organised an in room massage and airport transfers. I will return.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Shefaque, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location and very quiet but approach road to the hotel is not in good conditions. No intercoms systems in place. Average food qualities and varieties.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Towhidul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best view in Pokhara
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018