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Hotel River Retreat

4.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, in the vicinity of Tea Garden

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Exterior
Bar (on property)
Restaurant
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible | View from room
Lobby sitting area
Close to the tranquil Norbulingka Institute, Hotel River Retreat offers a serene retreat with free daily manager's reception and coffee shop/cafe. Treat yourself to spa services, unwind on the garden or barbecue grills and connect with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible | View from room

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Yard
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Family Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Yard
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Executive Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Yard
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Room, Accessible | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Deluxe Room, Accessible

Highlights

Yard
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 25 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Cottage, Accessible | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Family Cottage, Accessible

Highlights

Yard
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Kangra, Hotel River Retreat is near the airport. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Dal Lake and Bhagsunag Waterfall, while Tea Garden and Gopalpur Zoo are popular area attractions. Norbulingka Institute and Dalai Lama Temple Complex are two other places to visit that come recommended.
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Village & Post Office Gaggal, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, 176209

What's nearby

  • Tea Garden - 12 min drive - 6.2 miles
  • Dalai Lama Temple Complex - 16 min drive - 8.0 miles
  • Dalai Lama's Residence - 20 min drive - 8.9 miles
  • Dal Lake - 21 min drive - 10.0 miles
  • Bhagsunag Waterfall - 24 min drive - 9.8 miles

Getting around

  • Samloti Station - 24 min drive
  • Kangra (DHM-Gaggal) - 2 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hotel Gopal's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Kfc - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Encontro - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Raabta Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Tea Garden - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Hotel River Retreat

Upscale hotel near Dalai Lama Temple Complex
Located close to Tea Garden and Norbulingka Institute, Hotel River Retreat provides a free daily manager's reception, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. Treat yourself to a facial or other spa services. In addition to a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge), concierge services, and barbecue grills
  • An elevator, free newspapers, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel River Retreat offer comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches like air conditioning and separate sitting areas.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Private yards, wardrobes/closets, and separate sitting areas

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: INR 400 for adults and INR 250 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

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

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Facials

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Living room
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: INR 2000
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: INR 1000 (from 5 to 12 years old)

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately INR 400 for adults and INR 250 for children

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 and cash
Noise-free guestrooms 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

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Hotel River Retreat Dharamshala
River Retreat Dharamshala
Hotel River Retreat Hotel
Hotel River Retreat Kangra
Hotel River Retreat Hotel Kangra

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel River Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel River Retreat?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel River Retreat?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel River Retreat?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Hotel River Retreat located?

Situated near the airport, this hotel is within 12 mi (20 km) of Tea Garden, Norbulingka Institute, and Dalai Lama Temple Complex. Dal Lake and St. John in the Wilderness are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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