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Raniban Retreat

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with sauna and rooftop terrace
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Outdoor pool
Terrace/patio
Mountain view
Mountain View Cottage | View from room
Bar (on property)

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
Near World Peace Pagoda, Pokhara, 33700
  • World Peace Stupa
    6 min walk
  • Phewa Lake
    19 min walk
  • Tal Barahi Temple
    16 min drive
  • Pokhara Intl. Airport (PKR)
    25 min drive

Room options

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Lake View Cottage

Lake View Cottage

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Sunrise View Premium Room

Sunrise View Premium Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • 21.0 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Sunrise Premium View With Jacuzzi

Sunrise Premium View With Jacuzzi

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 33 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Mountain View Cottage | View from room

Mountain View Cottage

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • 21 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Pokhara

A family-friendly stay in Pokhara awaits you at Raniban Retreat. Within a 20-minute stroll, you'll find Phewa Lake and World Peace Stupa. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Enjoy the kids' club and sauna. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. There's also free extended parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this 4-property class Pokhara hotel, you'll be 2 km (1.2 mi) from Tal Barahi Temple and 2.6 km (1.6 mi) from Ratna Mandir.

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

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

Family-friendly hotel with sauna and rooftop terrace
Raniban Retreat offers its guests an outdoor pool and a sauna. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A rooftop terrace, a library, and a children's club are also featured at the family-friendly Raniban Retreat. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. 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 bottles of water and complimentary dressing gowns. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include a shower, slippers and hairdryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Hindi

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free extended parking on site
  • Limited on-site 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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • Massage

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

More

  • 1 floor
  • 10 buildings
  • Built in 2012
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

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.

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: from 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 is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and JCB International.

We should mention

  • One child aged 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

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

What is the cancellation policy at Raniban Retreat?

Raniban Retreat offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Raniban Retreat?

As of 24 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Raniban Retreat on 7 Dec 2024 start from NZ$201.11, including 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.

Is parking available at Raniban Retreat?

Yep, Raniban Retreat has a free self car park and free extended parking. Onsite parking is limited.

Does Raniban Retreat have a pool?

Raniban Retreat has an outdoor pool.

Is Raniban Retreat family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's club, babysitting services and laundry facilities, it's no surprise that Raniban Retreat is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Raniban Retreat?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Raniban Retreat?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Raniban Retreat?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Raniban Retreat?

No, pets are not allowed.

Raniban Retreat Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 49 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 49 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 49 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 49 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 49 reviews" "

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 Excellent

Rocky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Wonderful place with amazing staff. View of the mountains was amazing and the infinity pool made for great photography. Totally recommend this place.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tek Raj

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, nice place, good view and very helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The most incredible place with great views and amazing staff. The food is also delicious.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Lucille

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mohammad

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Improve wifi please. I couldnt even contact my family members.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aldo

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

8/10 Good

Hussain

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller

Travelled 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 traveller

Travelled 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

10/10 Excellent

Laura, Oakland, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

Marwan, Dubai

Liked: Staff & service
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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...

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
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.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!!!!

10/10 Excellent

ROCKIE, Malaysia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice view...good stay
Nice view

10/10 Excellent

alessandro, Bahrain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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

6/10 Okay

Michael, Melbourne, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
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.