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Gokarna Forest Resort

5.0 star property
Luxury resort with 3 restaurants and a full-service spa

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Courtyard
Premier Suite, 1 Double Bed | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
Exterior
Lounge
Indoor pool, sun loungers

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Parking included

Room options

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Cottage, 1 Double Bed | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Cottage, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Club Room, 1 Bedroom, Courtyard View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Suite, 1 Double Bed | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Suite, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 93 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premier Suite, 1 Double Bed | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Premier Suite, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premier Room, 1 Double Bed | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Premier Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Gokarna Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Club Double Or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Premier Double Or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Cottage Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Premier Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Rajnikung, Gokarna, Thali, Gokarneshwar

What's nearby

  • Boudhanath - 5 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Bodhnath Stupa - 6 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Pashupatinath Temple - 8 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Durbar Marg - 10 min drive - 6.4 miles
  • Kathmandu Durbar Square - 12 min drive - 7.3 miles

Getting around

  • Tribhuvan Intl. Airport (KTM) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Garden Kitchen - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Roadhouse Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Himalayan Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Lavie Garden - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Boudha Stupa Restaurant & Cafe - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Gokarna Forest Resort

Luxury family-friendly resort near Changu Narayan Temple
Located close to Boudhanath, Gokarna Forest Resort provides an adjacent golf course, a terrace, and shopping on site. Tee up with amenities like a driving range and a restaurant with golf course views at this resort. Indulge in Ayurvedic treatments, a facial, and a body wrap at HARMONY SPA, the onsite spa. Be sure to enjoy a meal at the 3 on-site restaurants, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Yoga classes are offered at the health club; the property also has a garden, a playground, and a hair salon. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Other perks include:
  • An indoor pool and a children's pool, with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and babysitting (surcharge)
Room features
All 100 individually furnished rooms have comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as amenities like late night room service and free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 21-inch LED TVs with cable channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and desks

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Hindi

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 15 per person
  • 3 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Restaurants on site

  • 8848 MT. BAR
  • Clubhouse Restaurant
  • Durbar Restaurant

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf driving range
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Separate bedroom

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 5 meeting rooms
  • Conference center (3,074 square feet of space)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a state park
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 5 treatment rooms
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1995
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 21-inch LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Champagne service
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • In-room dining only
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
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 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 50.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 30
  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per child: USD 18 (from 5 to 11 years old)
  • Christmas Day (December 25) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 30
  • Christmas Day (December 25) Gala Dinner per child: USD 18 (from 4 to 12 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 75
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: USD 39 (from 5 to 11 years old)
  • Valentine's Day (February 14) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 30
  • Valentine's Day (14 February) Gala Dinner per child: USD 15 (from 5 to 11 years old)

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 15 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 25 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 2)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 50.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Set meals are served in guestrooms only (no menus or public dining)
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 18 years old are only allowed with adult supervision

Property is also known as

Gokarna Forest
Gokarna Forest Kathmandu
Gokarna Forest Resort
Gokarna Forest Resort Kathmandu
Gokarna Resort
Resort Gokarna
Gokarna Forest Hotel Kathmandu
Le Meridien Kathmandu
Kathmandu Le Meridien
Gokarna Forest Resort Resort
Gokarna Forest Resort Gokarneshwar
Gokarna Forest Resort Resort Gokarneshwar
Gokarna Forest Resort Resort
Gokarna Forest Resort Gokarneshwar
Gokarna Forest Resort Resort Gokarneshwar

Frequently asked questions

Does Gokarna Forest Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Gokarna Forest Resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Gokarna Forest Resort?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Gokarna Forest Resort?

Check-in begins at 2 PM.

What time is check-out at Gokarna Forest Resort?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Gokarna Forest Resort provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 25 per vehicle applies.

Where is Gokarna Forest Resort located?

This family-friendly Gokarneshwar resort is located in the historical district, 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Changu Narayan Temple, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Boudhanath and Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park. Pashupatinath Temple and Durbar Marg are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Gokarna Forest Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 78 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 78 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 78 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 78 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 78 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10

Wonderful retreat from busy everyday life
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

Staff was really nice and helpful
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10

Great golf course, too. Loved my big room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10

I always enjoy my stay here. It is far enough outside of Kathmandu city where I feel like it is peaceful and quiet. I love walking the grounds and experiencing the nature there. I have stayed there 4 times and would not hesitate to stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

8/10

Set in a lovely peaceful area 30 mins from Kathmandu. Well maintained golf course with a fabulous view of Mount Everest. Indoor pool was lovely and warm but in need of an upgrade. It is part of the Spa so kids should be allocated a set time so as to not to disturb adults using the spa and pool for relaxation. Room was huge and very comfortable. Food was excellent and had a wide choice of local and international cuisine. We booked a 1-hour forest walk for USD10. It’s a beautiful forest with spotted deer and monkeys. But beware! The ‘walk’ was definitely a hike up and down steep hills and the tree roots were difficult to navigate. The guide had to assist me all the way. It took 2hours 15 mins and was rather grueling so only opt for this is you are physically fit. Other than that, we had a lovely stay.
A flat area of he forest
View of Mount Everest
Temple in the forest
Twin room
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

Loved the stay and hospitality.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10

Stayed 1 night in May 2022

8/10

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

6/10

Despite being called Gorkana Forest Resort, the forest is only accessible if you pay 10 dollars per person for an hour's accompanied walk with a golf caddy. Otherwise, the hotel grounds are very limited. There are mountain bikes for hire, although I'm not sure where you could cycle to. The clubhouse has a lovely view over the golf course and does good food. The cottage rooms look into the forest but the balconies have no chairs.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

6/10

Some parts of the property are in need of renovation or at least a thorough clean. The mattresses were old and uncomfortable. Our bathroom had mould on the ceiling. The mat and shower curtain in the bath were ancient and should be replaced. The bar area was nice. The staff do their best. The location was quiet and calm and preferable to Kathmandu.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10

Bandana was an amazing host and really helped us get situated, from showing us our room to providing us with a complimentary foresr walk. This place is awesome and worth the cost. The grounds are beautiful, and they have an amazing club house and golf course
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

8/10

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10

Resort setting was refreshing and fascinating. Concierge and staff were excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10

Our stay at this resort was amazing. Very beautiful location with wonderful facilities and the staff are very nice. Highly recommend this place for couples.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

8/10

Lovely hotel on the outskirts of busy Kathmandhu in a lush green forest. We booked this as our last night in Nepal for a treat after trekking for three weeks to Gokyo and EBC and to get away from the hustle and bustle of the Thamel. The hotel itself is lovely and one of the reasons we booked it is because of its pool and spa which was a nice luxury after being in the mountains for so long. You can also have guided walks in the forest at a cost (10$ pp/hr), which was a nice option though a shame you have to pay extra for it as the forest is surely a key feature. We ate at the Clubhouse restaurant which is a thai/ chinese and the food was great. It was also enjoyable having a long chat with the staff there as it was quiet, who looked after us extremely well. Its worth upgrading to a premium room as this is in the main building and we thought this looked nicer than the cottages which are a short walk away. The only hiccup we had which was a bit of a problem initially was an Indian wedding had been booked for three days and it started about 20 minutes after we arrived around midday with very loud awful techno music which completely destroyed the tranquil atmosphere of the hotel and continued most of the afternoon. Having come here to relax we weren't happy at all, and having not been told prior, but the hotel staff were really very helpful and did their best to help by giving us a complimentary forest walk to get away from the noise and a dinner which was much appreciated.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10

Great location, excellent staff, great service, fantastic food.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10

Relaxing, calm spa hotel in the middle of a hectic Kathmandu- a great way to escape the noise, hustle and bustle! Big pool, sauna, steam room and hot tub. Two restaurants and a bar and large clean rooms. Friendly service!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10

Well maintained. Lot of activities for adult and kids. Staff was very polite and helpful. I would like to recommend everyone to visit this hotel. I am sure you will return home with good memories.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10

I really loved my stay at Gokarna Forest Resort. This was my first trip to Nepal and while I was only able to stay for one week, the staff made my experience so positive that I am determined to return. I enjoyed the excellent breakfast buffet daily and was so well looked after by the team, especially Kieran who provided me with excellent customer service and a warm, friendly welcome every day. I also had good food in the bar and via room service. The range of cuisines was vast and the quality of everything I tried was good, especially the momo! I ate approximately one thousand of these delicious local dumplings and washed them down with a fair amount of cold Gurkha beer, enjoying both enormously. I swam in the beautiful pool daily and indulged myself with multiple spa massage treatments which were all just wonderful. While I'm sure all the staff are excellent, if Asha is working while you're here I can not recommend her highly enough: she has magic hands and helped me with a couple of issues with my lower back for which I am so grateful. The hotel also arranged for me to have transport for a couple of trips into the city for a very reasonable price, and as a woman traveling alone this was invaluable. Kathmandu is a VERY busy and bustling city, and knowing I was safe with a local guide helped me to enjoy the experience rather than being nervous or worse, getting terribly lost! Highly recommend and looking forward to my next visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2019

10/10

Wonderful venue fir a wedding. Also, would considering for a vacation
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10

Outstanding in every way. The highlight was breakfast which was one of the best in terms of variety and freshness. The dinner was also incredible with me ordering butter chicken multiple times and trying other local dishes. The service and attentiveness of the staff were top notch. I ended up extending my stay for over a week due to the kindness of the staff and the phenomenal comfort and quality of the hotel. It felt like I was staying at a private estate and was part of the family. As a solo female traveler this was a great experience for me. I recommend the massage services as they were out of this world! There is something very special about their massages. However, the pedicure services were acceptable by comparison (even when given by the same treatment provider). I believe they could benefit from some additional training for added comfort to take it to the next level like the massages are. For example, soaking the feet longer, resting the soaking bowl on a stool instead of the ground, two coats of polish and and overcoat, etc. This is just because the massage treatment was world class and the pedicure treatment could be improved to also be world class. That being said, the price was fair and this is not a criticism as much as room for improvement in an establishment that goes above and beyond in every way.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019