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Raniban Retreat

4.0 star property
Mountain hotel in Pokhara with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Outdoor pool
Terrace/patio
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Airport transfer
  • Childcare
  • Pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free parking
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Breakfast available
  • Sauna
  • Room service
  • Babysitting
  • Children's club
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Garden
For families
  • Children stay free
  • Babysitting services
  • Children's club
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate sitting area
  • Garden
The price is $122
includes taxes & fees
$108 per night
Nov 28 - Nov 29

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  • 226 sq ft
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  • 350 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
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Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
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Private bathroom
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Hair dryer
  • 226 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Near World Peace Pagoda, Pokhara, 33700

What's nearby

  • World Peace Stupa - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Phewa Lake - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Devi's Falls - 9 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Pokhara International Mountain Museum - 12 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Tal Barahi Temple - 16 min drive - 8.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Jasmine Thai & Chinese Cuisine - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Potala Tibetan Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Moondance Restaurant Bar - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Himalaya Java Coffee - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Byanjan Pokhara - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Raniban Retreat

Take in the views from the rooftop terrace when you stay at Raniban Retreat. Guests indulge in massages, then grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. Other highlights include an outdoor pool, a bar/lounge, and a sauna.

Languages

English, Hindi

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 10 rooms
  • Arranged over 1 level

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
  • Express check-in/out available
  • Early check-in subject to availability
  • Check-out time is noon
  • Late check-out subject to availability

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

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 staffed during limited hours
  • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Children

  • One child (2 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
  • Babysitting
  • Children's club

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking
  • Free onsite extended parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
  • Onsite parking limited

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Barbecue grills
  • Room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Children's club
  • Babysitting services

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Ziplining nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 10 buildings/towers
  • Built in 2012
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Garden
  • Library
  • An outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Traditional architecture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Ceiling fan
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes and slippers

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated
  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Access via exterior corridors

Special features

Dining

Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately NPR 900 per person
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of NPR 1000 per vehicle (one way)

Policies

This property accepts credit cards.

Also known as

Raniban
Raniban Retreat
Raniban Retreat Hotel
Raniban Retreat Hotel Pokhara
Raniban Retreat Pokhara
Raniban Retreat Hotel
Raniban Retreat Pokhara
Raniban Retreat Hotel Pokhara

Frequently asked questions

Does Raniban Retreat offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Raniban Retreat does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Raniban Retreat?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Raniban Retreat?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Raniban Retreat?
Yes, there's free self and extended parking. Parking spots may be limited.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Raniban Retreat?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is NPR 1000 per vehicle one way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Raniban Retreat?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Check-out time is noon. Express check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Raniban Retreat and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like hiking, mountain biking, and ziplining. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a sauna and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Raniban Retreat?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant that offers international cuisine.
What's the area around Raniban Retreat like?
Raniban Retreat is a short 6-minute walk from World Peace Stupa and 19 minutes' walk from Phewa Lake.

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful place with amazing staff. View of the mountains was amazing and the infinity pool made for great photography. Totally recommend this place.
Rocky, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Quiet, nice place, good view and very helpful staff.
Tek Raj, 2-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The most incredible place with great views and amazing staff. The food is also delicious.
Maria, 4-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful lake view from the mountains
This place is very beautiful. Situated on top of the hill next to a cool Buddhist stupa and a big Shiva statue on the top of the mountain. The jacuzzi on the balcony is wonderful! Amazing location. Great staff. Good food. View not too great because of the smoke covering all of Nepal right now.
David, 1-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very Good

I loved this property and in the right season it would have the most amazing views. Unfortunately we were there during the wildfires, so we only were able to see the lake. Still beuatiful and reasonably priced with delicious food and service.
Lucille, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Improve wifi please. I couldnt even contact my family members.
Mohammad, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing views.
This hotel has the most amazing views. Its well worth waking early to see the sun light up the Annapurna mountains. And the night view of Pokhara and the lake is pretty nice. All the staff were lovely.
David, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing views, incredible hospitality from staff
Aldo, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

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.
Hussain, 1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Karla&Tamas, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
1-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very Good

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.
Ishtiaque, 3-night family trip
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8/10 Very Good

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.
Abby, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing place, the best view of pokhara! You definitely need to stay at this place!
1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Kirsty, 3-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very Good

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.
Shefaque, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Best view in Pokhara
Towhidul, 3-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful views and super relaxing
My husband and I spent one night here while in Nepal for our honeymoon. The staff were super friendly and when out of their way to make our stay wonderful. They decorated our room with flowers and set up the cutest dinner table outside for us. In the morning we watched the sunrise and then hiked back down through the forest. Great place! Highly recommended for anyone who wants a relaxing time away from Lakeside.
Laura, 1-night romance trip
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8/10 Very Good

Unrivaled view of the mountains and lake
The tranquility that one experiences when staying at Raniban Retreat is difficult to describe. It is so peaceful and serene that I immediately forgot about any stress I had. There was little reason to leave the hotel especially since the food is fresh and delicious. The staff are very cheery and always there to help. The only constructive criticism that I would provide is that the rooms need a bit of an uplift. I know it is meant to be rustic but some repairs and renovations would certainly help. Also, getting there was very difficult but the new road should help.
Marwan, 3-night trip
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2/10 Poor

not at all recommended....
not at all recommended...no facilities..no access...almost 30 minutes..hike to reach the hotel..with no service..we checked out next day itself...still awaiting 1 day hotel stay refund...
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6/10 Good

Over priced
Nothing wrong with Raniban - reasonable food an amenities, comfortable rooms and magnificent views. But it is way over priced (by Nepal standards) for what you get. The nearby Peace Dragon Hotel further down the same ridge is just as good but about a third the price, although Raniban is more secluded and private than Peace Dragon if that's what you want . Both involve a ten minute walk from nearest vehicle drop-off area but the drive to Raniban is a lot longer and on a very rough track, and with the subsequent walk to Raniban being much steeper and more physically demanding.
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10/10 Exceptional

I normally don't write or rate but for this place Im going to express. Pokhara doesn't have much culture, it's just trekking and some other activities. This place has the best view, room and staff. Don't event hesitate!!!!
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice view...good stay
Nice view
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10/10 Exceptional

Best Choice in Pokhara
Astonishing view. Great service. Beautiful rooms. Even the 506 steps to get tho the hotel are a pleasant way to get fit....... Very bad road from the "highway" to the beginning of the walkway. Restaurant not top choice in particular considering that you have no other options: it would be difficult to get back to hotel at dark. Price reasonable. We strongly suggest to go to Raniban Retreat if you are not scared by the steps
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6/10 Good

Magnificent views/average service
Clean, comfortable rooms and food okay. Most dissapointing aspect was amount of visible rubbish on and around the walking track leading up to the hotel and the rubbish at rear of main complex visible to those exploring the grounds. Most outstanding feature are the magnificent views. The overall standard is marginally better than other hotels/guesthouses along the same ridge, but those others are less than half the price of Raniban and offer the same views.
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