Hotel Rhinoceros-Homestay

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Scored 9.5
Rated exceptional

Staff

9.8

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Hotel Rhinoceros-Homestay in Chitwan offers family rooms with private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and free WiFi. Each room includes a work desk, soundproofing, and a balcony or terrace with scenic views. Exceptional Facilities: Guests can relax on the sun terrace or outdoor dining area. The property features an outdoor seating area, bicycle parking, and a tour desk. Free on-site private parking is available. Delicious Breakfast: A vegetarian breakfast is served with local specialties, warm dishes, pancakes, and fruits. Convenient Location: Located 9.9 mi from Bharatpur Airport, the homestay is 1.2 mi from Tharu Cultural Museum. Nearby attractions include Chitwan National Park and Sauraha. Guest Services: Private check-in and check-out, paid shuttle service, full-day security, and luggage storage enhance the stay.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking

Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

    • Breakfast Info

    • Vegetarian, Breakfast to go

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Woodhouse
    United States United States
    “There are working elephants walking in front of the property every morning and night you can offer bananas to. The property is on a street with plenty of good restaurants and shops. The owner also helped us set up a tour that was fair in price...”
  • Rozaliya
    Russia Russia
    “The best place, in a quiet area with a beautiful view and very close to the Main Street. Clean and specious room with good shower and fan. Prakash and his family are very nice, kind and sweet. I really enjoyed my stay with the. Helped me to...”
  • Jan-eric
    Germany Germany
    “- VERY cheap (800NPR/5-6USD), but still a good private room - very nice and helpful staff - Wifi - Soap / toilet paper available - bed comfortable - quiet at night - Card payment possible - Booked safaris good 😊”
  • Carolyn
    Australia Australia
    “This homestay is located right opposite Chitwan National Park, you couldn't get a better location! Prakash is helpful, informative and very easy to talk to. He is very responsive with messaging if you have any questions. Everyone in the hotel was...”
  • Alice
    France France
    “Lovely homestay. Nice room, very clean and comfy. Nice family…”
  • Hotel
    Nepal Nepal
    “This is probably the best place to stay and organise safaris during your Chitwan tour. The room was clean, large and had a nice view of the national park. You can also see rhinos and other animals around the hotel. Overall, I highly recommend...”
  • David
    United States United States
    “Great place! Fantastic room with comfortable bed, a wonderful hot shower, and a nice outdoor terrace / balcony to relax. The owner was very friendly and super helpful in arranging safari tours, bus ticket, and general information — everything at...”
  • Rijal
    Nepal Nepal
    “Everything was perfect and had very good stay. We also joined jeep safari and canoeing tour.”
  • Mandi
    United States United States
    “Situated on a quiet stretch of street within walking distance to the river, national park and all the shops/dining of downtown. Prakash is extremely friendly and helpful, speaks perfect English, and his family is so lovely and welcoming. My room...”
  • Leo
    United States United States
    “Great quiet location, rhinos pass in front of the hotel almost every evening and the owner and his family will let you know when they come so you can see them. Room was super clean and very large. Big bathroom with hot water. The owner and his...”

Managed by Prakash Chapagain

Company review score: 9.8Based on 390 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Prakash Chapagain, the Host and Naturalist of Hotel Rhinoceros-Homestay, is a remarkable young entrepreneur and a proud advocate for sustainable wildlife tourism and human-wildlife coexistence in his community in Chitwan. Born and raised in the lowlands of Nepal, Prakash has always been deeply connected to his country’s rich biodiversity and cultural heritage. With a passion for hospitality and a desire to showcase the flora and fauna in an authentic way to visitors from around the world, he embarked on a journey to establish Hotel Rhinoceros-Homestay, a unique family run tourism business on the edge of Chitwan National Park. Prakash’s vision for Homestay goes beyond just providing accommodation and a safari for tourists. He believes in creating meaningful connections between visitors and the local community, fostering cultural exchange, and promoting responsible tourism practices. As an active Naturalist in Chitwan National Park, he helps visitors to explore the park and organise different tours for their interest and time. In addition to this, he graduated with a Degree of Masters from Tribhuvan University. He also has excellent experience in tiger conservation and research activities in Nepal. Therefore, he organises community-led initiatives such as clean-up campaigns, awareness camps, livelihood enhancement of marginalised communities and various conservation projects to protect our natural surroundings.

Property info

Hotel Rhinoceros - a Wildlife Homestay in Sauraha, Chitwan National Park (hereafter CNP) with eight beautiful rooms is now opened for foreign tourists, students,volunteers, researchers, backpackers, families, business travelers and long duration stay paying guests, who looks for comfortable, clean, modern facilities and safe accommodation in Sauraha,Chitwan, the major entrance gate of famous CNP (A world Heritage Site). Home stay in Chitwan could be as interesting and unforgettable moment of your life as traveling to this incredible land! The concept of homestay is considered to be the best alternative to hotel accommodation in the hospitality industry. "Homestay" experience has grown from strength to strength since the idea was emerged in Chitwan, a decade or so ago. Moreover, it helps you come across land, people, culture, climate, custom, creature, community and cuisine of any place in its pristine elements unlike hotel accommodation. These Homes have their own history and stories to tell. Living with local people is the best way to learn about their culture and believes, share food and also smiles. Hotel Rhinoceros-Homestay , the name that itself delimits "Your Home

Neighborhood info

Hotel Rhinoceros Homestay can make your holiday the best holiday you have experienced ever before. We are located away from the crowd in a silent residential street, in front of CNP , on the way to Rapati River and Park entrance gate, the must see tourist places in Sauraha, Chitwan. Our place situated about 6 km south from the main highway in a green environment and walkable distance to reach small local market, restaurants( Typical Nepali Kitchen), river and sunset view point and couple of minute to reach Elephant Stable, Wildlife Display Center , Museum and other cultural and historical places in Sauraha.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of Hotel Rhinoceros-Homestay

Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular amenities

  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace

Kitchen

  • Cleaning products

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
    Additional charge
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site

Living Area

  • Desk

Food & Drink

  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge

Internet
Good free Wifi 45 Mbps. Suitable for streaming HD content and making video calls. Speed test carried out by the host.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

    Transportation

    • Public transit tickets
      Additional charge

    Front Desk Services

    • Invoice provided
    • Private check-in/out
    • Baggage storage
    • Tour desk
    • Currency exchange

    Entertainment & Family Services

    • Baby safety gates
    • Baby safety gates
    • Child safety socket covers

    Business Facilities

    • Fax/Photocopying
      Additional charge
    • Business center
      Additional charge

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • Key access
    • 24-hour security

    General

    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
      Additional charge
    • Hypoallergenic room available
    • Wake-up service
    • Soundproof
    • Private entrance
    • Car rental
    • Packed lunches
    • Soundproof rooms
    • Fan
    • Family rooms
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Accessibility

    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

    Languages Spoken

    • English

    House rules

    Hotel Rhinoceros-Homestay takes special requests – add in the next step!
    Check-in
    From 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM
    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
    Check-out
    From 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Curfew
    The entrance to the property is closed between 23:00 and 05:00
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 6 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Groups
    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
    Accepted payment methods
    VisaCash
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Quiet hours
    Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 5:00 AM.

    The fine print

    Must-know information for guests at this property

    At check-in, all guests must present a valid outstation proof of identification (of a city other than where the hotel is located) and of on-going travel.

    Please inform Hotel Rhinoceros-Homestay of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 05:00:00.

    In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

    As a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has temporarily suspended its shuttle services.

    Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

    Spa and gym facilities at this property are unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

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