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Offering an outdoor swimming pool, spa and wellness center and a sauna, Hotel Shambala is a boutique hotel located in Kathmandu. One of the holiest Buddhist sites of Kathmandu, Bodnath is 3.1 mi from the property. Air-conditioned rooms here will provide you with a flat-screen satellite TV, seating area and a mini-bar. 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 center. The property offers free parking. The hotel is 3.7 mi from Narayanhiti Palace Museum and 2.5 mi from Pashupatinath. The Balaju Bus Station is 1.9 mi away while the Tribhuvan International Airport is 3.7 mi away. Guests can enjoy a variety of Indian, Chinese, Continental and Thai specialties 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 in particular like the location – they rated it 8.3 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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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
or
1 full bed
1 twin bed
and
1 king bed
2 twin beds
or
1 queen bed
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Sustainability
This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
8.7
Location
8.5
Free Wifi
7.5

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • R
    Rory
    United States United States
    The staff is great, everyone is very helpful and friendly.
  • S
    Scott
    United States United States
    Very friendly and attentive staff. Good food and amazing view from roof top bar/cafe/pool area. I spent over a month there and really felt at home and taken care of.
  • Julie
    United States United States
    Situated on a main street with a few restaurants nearby. It's an an easy cab ride to Durbar Marg, Thamel, and the airport. The room and specifically the bed were very comfortable. The breakfast buffet had variety and offered an omelet station and...
  • Apipar
    Thailand Thailand
    Comfortable, large rooms. Clean and tidy. Great views of the city.
  • Jonathan
    United States United States
    Breakfast was outstanding, healthy choices for vegetarians and non veg alike. Staff was beyond gracious, welcoming and helpful! Special thanks to Bedant and the front desk staff, everything with a warm smile, amazing welcome to Kathmandu! You...
  • Robert
    Hungary Hungary
    The hotel was amazing, especially the rooftop bar and the staff working there. The quality of service provided by Sanjay, Sudip, Pardip, Alon and Kolpana exceeded our expectation. Special thanks to everyone working at the reception, helping us...
  • Kelly
    United States United States
    This unique hotel is clean, comfortable and quaint with exceptional staff. Our family loved the rooftop lounge and pool.
  • Carolyn
    United States United States
    The property and staff were fabulous. We were treated like royalty the minute we entered the hotel.
  • 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.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
2 Restaurants On Site

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

Amenities of Hotel Shambala
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Spa
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • 2 restaurants
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Walk-in closet

View

  • City view
  • Mountain view
  • View

Outdoors

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

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Themed dinners
    Additional charge
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Sofa
  • Desk

Media & Technology

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

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (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 available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).

  • Valet parking
  • Accessible parking

Front Desk Services

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

Cleaning Services

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

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business center
    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
  • Safe

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Car rental
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Elevator
  • 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
  • Beach chairs/Loungers

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
  • Haircut
  • Pedicure
  • Beauty services
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa
    Additional charge
  • Sauna
    Additional charge

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Hindi

House rules
Hotel Shambala takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 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

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

Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no cribs 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
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID 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 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.

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

FAQs about Hotel Shambala