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Hotel Shambala

–Great location - show map
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Scored 8.8
Rated fabulous

Staff

9.5

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About this property

Offering an outdoor swimming pool, spa and wellness centre and a sauna, Hotel Shambala is a boutique hotel located in Kathmandu. One of the holiest Buddhist sites of Kathmandu, Bodnath is 5 km from the property. Air-conditioned rooms here will provide you with a flat-screen satellite TV, seating area and a minibar. Featuring a shower, private bathrooms also come with a bath and a hairdryer. At Hotel Shambala you will find a 24-hour front desk, a garden and a terrace. Other facilities offered include luggage storage and business centre. The property offers free parking. The hotel is 6 km from Narayanhiti Palace Museum and 4 km from Pashupatinath. The Balaju Bus Station is 3 km away while the Tribhuvan International Airport is 6 km away. Guests can enjoy a variety of Indian, Chinese, Continental and Thai specialities at Erma Restaurant while refreshing beverages are serves at the roof-top lounge, the Cafe Cloud 9. Room service is available only for limited hours.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • 2 restaurants
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

  • Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Asian, American, Buffet, Breakfast to go

  • FREE private parking!

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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
or
1 double bed
1 single bed
and
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
or
1 large double bed
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Sustainability

This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
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Guests who stayed here loved

Arun
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The staffs are very welcoming, friendly & helpful. Very spacious room & a comfortable bed with essential toiletries. Outstanding breakfast with lots of variety and the rooftop lounge, bar & pool is cherry on top!”
Hui
Singapore Singapore
“The staff was indeed very helpful and I want to thank the following who helped me Mr Bedant, Mr Fatak, Mr Prem and Mr Diwas. When you are at the hotel, please look for them. Thank you again I shall see you soon!”
Suji
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location. Staff were very polite and helpful.”
David
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Super friendly and helpful staff - they were awesome!”
Deepak
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Breakfast was nice. The staff were very friendly and nice. The hotel is in good location.”
Melanie
Canada Canada
“The friendly and helpful staff, the clean rooms, the roof top restaurant. We liked how quiet our room was and how quick staff was to help us with anything we needed. We liked the wide selection at breakfast.”
Dr
Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
“Great Location , Great setup of BAR . Friendly staff .”
Mohika
Singapore Singapore
“The service at this hotel is par excellence. The staff are beyond amazing and would do everything in there capacity to make your stay way more comfortable. Special mention to the front desk staff abhishek who went out of the way, to arrange cabs,...”
Yanhui
Switzerland Switzerland
“nice, clean and very friendly staff! the pool on the top was great ! foods in the restaurant also good. I was twisted my foot badly, hotel of staff gave me a lot of help and really appreciate that . I highly recommend this hotel .”
Irina
United States United States
“We liked everything in this hotel - breakfast, our deluxe room and spa service. Hotel Staff is exceptional. Everyone was very friendly and helpful, that made our stay very comfortable. Thanks to all employees, and special thanks to Sujen Roman...”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

2 restaurants on site
Erma Restaurant & Ara Bar
  • Cuisine
    Chinese • Indian • Italian • Nepalese • Thai • Asian • Grill/BBQ
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Modern
Cloud Nine Cafe Lounge
  • Cuisine
    American • Indian • Italian • Nepalese • Thai • Asian • Grill/BBQ
  • Open for
    Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly

House rules

Hotel Shambala takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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

Cot and extra bed policies

5+ years
Extra bed upon request
US$30 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Hotel Shambala in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.