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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 8.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.5)

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 certification

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
8.3
Location
8.5
Free WiFi
7.5
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • 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...
  • Perera
    Australia Australia
    Hotel Shambala was one of the highlights of our visit to Kathmandu. The hotel was well situated with easy access to the city centre, and has good sized rooms, a wonderful rooftop restaurant, bar and pool, and top class international and local...
  • Lou
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location. Large windows with good views (would recommend exec rooms on upper floors) Spacious rooms. Comfortable beds. Good shower. Extensive menu - delicious food (had lunch a couple of times in the restaurant). Stay in Kathmandu often...

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

Facilities of Hotel Shambala
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

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

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bath
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Dressing room

View

  • City view
  • Mountain view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional charge
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Sofa
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).

  • Valet parking
  • Accessible parking

Reception services

  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • ATM/cash machine on site
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Trouser press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business facilities

  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business centre
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Car hire
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Lift
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Outdoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool is on rooftop
  • Infinity pool
  • Pool with view
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Pool bar
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs

Wellness

  • Fitness/spa locker rooms
  • Full body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Couples massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Spa/wellness packages
  • Spa lounge/relaxation area
  • Steam room
  • Spa facilities
  • Body wrap
  • Body scrub
  • Body treatments
  • Hair cut
  • Pedicure
  • Beauty Services
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa and wellness centre
    Additional charge
  • Sauna
    Additional charge

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Hindi

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.
Accepted payment methods
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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.

FAQs about Hotel Shambala

  • Hotel Shambala has 2 restaurants:

    • Erma Restaurant & Ara Bar
    • Cloud Nine Cafe Lounge

  • Check-in at Hotel Shambala is from 14:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • The prices at Hotel Shambala may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Hotel Shambala offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Spa and wellness centre
    • Sauna
    • Massage
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Fitness/spa locker rooms
    • Live sport events (broadcast)
    • Themed dinner nights
    • Swimming Pool
    • Beauty Services
    • Pedicure
    • Hair cut
    • Body treatments
    • Body scrub
    • Body wrap
    • Spa facilities
    • Steam room
    • Spa lounge/relaxation area
    • Spa/wellness packages
    • Back massage
    • Neck massage
    • Foot massage
    • Couples massage
    • Head massage
    • Hand massage
    • Full body massage

  • Hotel Shambala is 3.1 miles from the centre of Kathmandu. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Guests staying at Hotel Shambala can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.2).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

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

  • Room options at Hotel Shambala include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Suite