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Hotel Shambala

4.0 star property
Eco-certified hotel with a full-service spa and a sauna

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Rooftop bar, pool views, open daily
Lobby sitting area
Property entrance
Poolside bar
Terrace/patio
Hotel Shambala offers a peaceful retreat near the airport where guests can relax by the outdoor pool. The ERMA RESTAURANT serves international dishes in a verdant setting, while Ayatana Spa provides rejuvenating treatments to complete the experience.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Executive Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
  • 21 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Traditional Suite | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Traditional Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 42 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Bansbari Road, Near Narayan Gopal Chowk, Maharjung, Bansbari, Kathmandu

What's nearby

  • Durbar Marg - 5 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Boudhanath - 5 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Garden of Dreams - 5 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Pashupatinath Temple - 5 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Kathmandu Durbar Square - 7 min drive - 4.0 miles

Getting around

  • Tribhuvan Intl. Airport (KTM) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Le Sherpa - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Nina - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪La Terrasse - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Thakali chulho & Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Tara - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Hotel Shambala

Upscale eco-certified hotel near Boudhanath
Located close to Pashupatinath Temple and Durbar Marg, Hotel Shambala provides an airport shuttle, a poolside bar, and a rooftop terrace. Indulge in a body treatment, a manicure/pedicure, and a Thai massage at Ayatana Spa, the onsite spa. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, ERMA RESTAURANT, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a coffee shop/cafe and a garden.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and access to a nearby health club
  • Luggage storage, ATM/banking services, and a water dispenser
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 65 individually furnished rooms boast comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and air conditioning.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • LED TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and desks

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Travelife, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM at scheduled times and on request
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured, covered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 15 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • CLOUD NINE CAFE & LOUNGE
  • ERMA RESTAURANT

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Hot tub
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 8 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2014
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 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
1 child, up to the age of 4 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 15 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 20 per person (one-way)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30 per night

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

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
Parking height restrictions apply
Guests under 10 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 16 years old are only allowed with adult supervision

Property is also known as

Hotel Shambala
Hotel Shambala kathmandu
Shambala Hotel
Shambala kathmandu
Hotel Shambala Hotel
Hotel Shambala Kathmandu
Hotel Shambala Hotel Kathmandu

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Shambala have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Hotel Shambala pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel Shambala?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Shambala?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Hotel Shambala?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Hotel Shambala provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 9:00 AM–8:00 PM on request. A fee of USD 20 per person applies.

Where is Hotel Shambala located?

Situated near the airport, this spa hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Boudhanath, Pashupatinath Temple, and Durbar Marg. Garden of Dreams and Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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