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Chitwan Gaida Lodge

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Chitwan Gaida Lodge, in the heart of Tharu Villages, is perfect for family adventures. Start your day with breakfast, then relax in the garden or watch kids in the playground. Enjoy free WiFi, bike rentals, and limo service for exploring the surroundings.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, soundproofing

Standard Room

  • Garden view
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, soundproofing

Deluxe Bungalow, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Tharu Villages, a neighborhood in Sauraha, is home to Chitwan Gaida Lodge. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Chitwan National Park and Twenty Thousand Lake, while Wildlife Display & Information Centre and Tharu Cultural Museum are cultural highlights. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails and other activities like safari tours. Visit our Sauraha travel guide
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Chitwan National Park, Sauraha-2, Park Entrance, Sauraha, 44204

What's nearby

  • Chitwan National Park
    Chitwan National Park
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Wildlife Display & Information Centre
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Tharu Cultural Museum
    2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Harihar Temple
    30 min drive - 13.9 miles
  • Shashwat Dham
    52 min drive - 30.0 miles

Restaurants

  • Sauraha's Beach Restaurant
    6 min walk
  • Jalapeno
    16 min walk
  • Bar By Rapti River
    7 min drive
  • Jungle Pub
    8 min walk
  • KC's Restaurant
    11 min walk

About this property

Chitwan Gaida Lodge

Family-friendly lodge located in Tharu Villages
You can look forward to free breakfast, a free grocery shopping service, and a terrace at Chitwan Gaida Lodge. In addition to a garden and a playground, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this lodge include:
  • Free self parking
  • Limo/town car service, bike rentals, and RV/bus/truck parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and supervised childcare (surcharge)
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, in addition to perks like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Balconies, separate sitting areas, and childcare services

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Casino shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free shopping center shuttle
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room washer/dryer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free grocery shopping service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Living room
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Washer/dryer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 11 AM
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Important information

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 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

Property is also known as

Chitwan Gaida
Chitwan Gaida Lodge
Chitwan Gaida Lodge Sauraha
Chitwan Gaida Sauraha
Gaida Lodge
Gaida Lodge Chitwan
Chitwan Gaida Lodge Lodge
Chitwan Gaida Lodge Sauraha
Chitwan Gaida Lodge Lodge Sauraha

Frequently asked questions

Is Chitwan Gaida Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Chitwan Gaida Lodge?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 11 AM.

What time is check-out at Chitwan Gaida Lodge?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Chitwan Gaida Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Chitwan Gaida Lodge located?

Located in Tharu Villages, this family-friendly Sauraha lodge is within a 15-minute walk of Wildlife Display & Information Centre and Chitwan National Park. Tharu Cultural Museum is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) away.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Chitwan Gaida Lodge Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.0

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 48 reviews

Reviews

Verified

6/10 Okay

Timothy

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Staff was great. Bathrooms and buildings need some TLC.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location in chitwan for accessing the national park and river. 10minute walk to the shops and restaurants although we ate at the lodge a few times as this was ideal. Clean and comfortable rooms. Staff were friendly and very helpful. They arranged us a walking safari with a very experienced local guide, just me my partner and another guide (i highly recommended this small group/personal option, a lot of the other groups we encountered were larger). They also organised a jeep safari with the same guy whos experience is second to none. Breakfast was included, this was good and they provided us with a sufficient pack up lunch for the safari. Cost of the accommodation and the excursions were excellent. Highly recommend, we would definitely stay here again on our next visit
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful garden area, delicious and inexpensive restaurant. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, I really enjoyed chatting with Tika who runs the place. A free Tharu stick dance was performed a couple of times during my stay, which was a nice interesting bonus. Everyone was happy to talk about (and knowledgeable of) local wildlife and where/how to see it.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our hotel manager, Tika, was extremely helpful. We were in Sauraha for a conference and he was able to accommodate a colleague of ours at short notice. Hotel arranged a walking tour of Chitwan NP and it was a great experience. Breakfast was provided (eggs, toast, fruit/veg) and staff were attentive. Showers had hot water, fans and mosquito nets. Area is a great location to see a Rhino early morning/late at night!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Geiske

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Loved it!

We really liked our stay at the Gaia Lodge. The owner is an ornithologist who took us on evening walk, where we spotted many animals thanks to his enthusiasm. The staff was very friendly and helpful, and arranged all our excusions for a good price - and with good guides. A definite recommendation!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
More like a tropical holiday place of the past than the block hotels of today. Serene, god value, charming.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

4/10 Poor

Héloïse

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

Service déplorable

L'hôtel est très bien placé, proche du parc. Il y a de l'eau chaude et des moustiquaires. Les chambres sont assez spacieuses, je conseillerais celles des étages qui sentent moins la moisissure. Le service que nous avons reçu en revanche était absolument déplorable, peut-être par manque de formation et apparemment en l'absence du responsable de l'hôtel, nous avons été mal accueillis, nous n'avons pas pu obtenir une chabre correspondant aux spécificités de notre réservation alors que l'hôtel était vide, nous avons dû demander 4 fois à ce que quelqu'un vienne réparer la climatisation sans succès, etc... Je ne recommande donc pas du tout cet établissement, il y en a d'autres autour tenus par des personnes beaucoup plus agréables.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edouard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Séjour enchanteur avec personnel très accommodant

Incroyable séjour de 4 jours passé au Gaida Lodge à proximité directe du chitwan park. Le personnnel nous accueilli avec chaleur par un jus de fruit dès notre arrivée. Le lodge nous a organisé pour nous toutes les activités en lien avec le parc afin de nous faciliter la vie. Restaurant très bon avec des tarifs très raisonnables. Chambre avec moustiquaire et nombreuses prises our recharger les appareils électroniques. Petit bémol cependant, les robinets de la douche et du lavabo ne fonctionnaient pas très bien.
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quiet and great location for me.

Overall hotel was great for me. Outside of town just enough to be quiet but easy walk to whatever you need. Also can enter buffer zone and walk along the river by passing thru elephant corrals just across the street. Food was fine, and good price. There seem to be a variety of rooms with different comforts but hard to tell. I was on the top floor which is great for sitting in balcony and relaxing. Cold here in winter. Some rooms have heat. This website lists lots of amenities that certainly don’t exist at this lodge but didn’t effect my stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Théo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Le rapport qualité prix du Gaïda lodge est parfait. Le jardin et ses hamacs sont très agréables. Nous avons dormi dans le bâtiment du fond, au dernier étage. La chambre était jolie et l'ambiance au coucher du soleil tres appréciable ! (Chambre Oriolle) Le petit déjeuner est un peu long à être servi, mais nous n'étions pas à Chitwan pour être presssés!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Leider nicht so wie erwartet...

Das erste Zimmer welches mir angeboten wurde, war sehr dunkel und hat sehr modrig und unangenehm gerochen. Das zweiter angebotene Zimmer, war wesentlich freundlicher. Allerdings war die Decke im Badezimmer voller kleiner Motten und das Badezimmer war immer feucht und hatte nasse Wände. Die Betten waren sehr hart und hatten kein Lattenrost. Es müsste mal gründlich gereinigt werden und nicht nur oberflächlich. Im Zimmer hangen viele Spinnweben und es war sehr staubig. Zimmerservice (neue Handtücher, Bettwäsche, Reinigung) gab es keinen auch nicht nach 10 Tagen. Die Betten erinnern eher an ein Outdoorbett. Das Servicepersonal war sehr freundlich und das Frühstück welches inbegriffen war ganz ok mit Omelett, Toast, Marmelade und Kaffee. Es ist eher eine Jugendherberge, die wesentliches Verbesserungspotential hat.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Nice location and garden, but bad service and food

Service was really bad after the guys at the hotel found out we booked our jungle safari at another place. The price at Gaida Lodge is 3 time as expensive as the other place we found in the city. The food was really average as well. We also did some hiking in Nepal and stayed at much better accommodation even though it was in the mountains. All in all I would certainly not recommend this place for others, who plan on travelling to Chitwan National Park. The only good thing about the place is the location which is 10 minutes walk to centrum therefore it is quieter than if you stay on the main street which is nice after a long day in the jungle. The garden area is also pretty nice.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness

Decent hotel but 'Deluxe' rooms far from it

We stayed in a Deluxe room - Tiger Den - which was is desperate need of a facelift. The bathroom was falling apart (holes in the bath, toilet leaked when flushed). Bedroom wasn't clean and had a musky smell. Staff were superb (especially the guy who ran the restaurant - very friendly and helpful). Food was good with large portions. Location is a bit out of town (5 mins walk) so was nice and quiet.
Verified

8/10 Good

Gilles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Hôtel très correct

Vacances en famille visite de chitwan
Verified

6/10 Okay

leena

Liked: Room comfort

Good room for price

The room was good size.room not cleaned everyday but towels were provided when requested.big size rooms nd bathroom.book safari from outside the hotel..don't ask staff as they will not give any clear information.buy tickets from bus park itself or from outside the hotel as it will be 200 Nepali cheaper.dont order food at the restaurant it takes 2 hours and will get uncooked food ..it's too expensive and if you step out too many eateries outside.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Magical place.. Gaida was great!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Extra Service!

Nice,friendly with plenty of extra service! The Lodge driver took us to a good medical clinic when our son needed medical attention. The manager of the Lodge also came to the clinic to make sure our son was okay.
Verified

8/10 Good

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Surely the best value in Chitwan

Apparently to get the best possible experience of Chitwan, it helps to pay a bit more for your hotel. After staying at Gaida, this is certainly not necessary! A luxurious, air-conditioned room, with great staff who can't do enough for you and can arrange all your activities in a jiffy, means that you don't have to splurge to get that authentic jungle experience. With fantastic and knowledgeable guides working here, as well as a great beer garden and dining facilities, you're guaranteed a fantastic stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Chitwan fun

We were in chitwan for 4 days and found the Gaida lodge to be very pleasant. Arranging excursions was easy, staff was very friendly and knowledgable, and the was cost reasonable. The highlight was going out with Tikka, an expert in ornithology and local wildlife. The only cons were that food service was a bit scattered and slow and that there was a very loud generator (however that seems to be standard in Nepal). Overall, our stay was very pleasurable and I would recommend the Gaida lodge to others.
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great guide for birdwatching

Great stay, Tiki is an amazing guide :)
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Whoever rated this an excellent hotel had either low or nonexistent standards. This hotel advertises itself as featuring a slew of amenities that simply do not exist. No hot water, not even tepid water at any point during stay. In order to provide free internet, Must first have Internet, which was available sporadically at best. The power outages were inconsistent, lasting five minutes to twelve hours, resulting in, at most four to five hours of power a night. When the power was on, the A/C did not work.The bedsheets and pillow cases were filthy, the mattress like a slab of concrete, and the dust and filth on every surface was unacceptable. I have been volunteering for three months throughout Asia, and this is the worst place I have stayed at yet, but not the cheapest! The only thing to recommend this place is the menu (with 23% service charge and vat tax per item.) but even that did not make staying here worth it. significantly, and the color of the stain is yellow. The walls have handprints on them, the table cloth beside my bed is filthy and covered in the rings from past condensation of mugs, cups, and whatever else. I am loath to even operate the light switch or A/C, as the buttons are encrusted over with brown and black dirt. A film of dust overlays the mirror, the curtains are no better. The bedsheets and pillowcases have quite obviously not been washed since the last occupants, or, I dare say, even before them. This is unacceptable in any country!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MACIEJ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful and relaxing

We came to see the wild animals in the national park. As it happens we did not go on any of the trips offered, this was nothing do do with the hotel or the price (very affordable). We just decided to keep it very low key and walk by the river every morning and afternoon and enjoy the Elephant bathing, crocodiles, flocks of birds, deer and this one charming Rhino who came to bathe around sunset every day. The rest of the day was spent relaxing in the hotel and grounds, which were lovely and very comfortable. We loved it so much we stayed an extra night and if we had had the time we would have stayed longer. We plan to return, and when we do we shall most definitely stay here again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ibrahim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best quality for very little

This hotel is one of the best hotels i've stayed in. U get a feeling of the jungle with a natural look and eco friendly environment. It's very simple in a beautiful way. Right infront of elephant stables and close to the canoe dock. With a bike rental shop nearby i used a bike to go all around the city. Staff is very helpful and honest. Definitely my choice for my next visit.
Verified

8/10 Good

Alessia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Günstiges Hotel nah am Parkeingang

Das Hotel ist etwa in die Jahre gekommen aber in einem schönen Garten gelegen. Wie wurden kostenlos vom Busbahnhof abgeholt. Die Zimmer sind nicht luxuriös aber sehr günstig im Vergleich zu den anderen Hotels. Restaurant und Ausflüge haben wir nicht getestet
Verified

8/10 Good

Stevan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice place

Spent 3 very nice days there. The hotel is new and nice. Easily withstood the 7.9 RS earthquake without any damage. For Nepal, clean and comfortable. The garden is very nice. Many opportunities to relax in the shade of lush vegetation after an interesting day. Extremely helpful staff. Food in the restaurant is good and priced right. No problems with bugs. WIFI works. No power outages. TV works. Definitely recommend it