Hotel Shambala

Property class: 4
Kathmandu hotel with spa and outdoor pool

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Located just 3.9 mi (6.2 km) from the airport, Hotel Shambala offers a shuttle (available on request). You can visit the spa to indulge in Swedish massages, body wraps, or mani/pedis, and international cuisine is served at ERMA RESTAURANT, which is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights include an outdoor pool, a rooftop terrace, and a poolside bar. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Housekeeping once per stay
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool bar
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Conference center
  • Business center
  • Airport shuttle

Feel at home (6)

  • Rollaway/extra beds
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Laundry facilities
The current price is $58
$65 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 14 - Oct 15

Why we love this property

Work and wellness mix
This hotel balances business needs with a full-service spa. Meeting rooms support productivity, while massages and body treatments offer perfect relaxation.
Culinary options galore
Discover international and regional cuisine at the restaurant with poolside dining views. A cafe and bar round out the offerings. Buffet breakfast awaits.
Spa sanctuary
This hotel features a full-service spa with couples treatment rooms and daily access. Rejuvenation awaits in the sauna, hot tub, and garden sanctuary.

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a table and chairs, a large window with curtains, and a bathtub.

Executive Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a chair and table, a bathtub, and a television on the wall.

Traditional Suite

  • City view
  • 42 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Suite Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Executive Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • China Cultural Center - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • HAMS Hospital - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Boudhanath - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Pashupatinath Temple - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Kathmandu Durbar Square - 7 min drive - 6.7 km

Getting around

  • Tribhuvan Intl. Airport (KTM) - 19 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Khaarlyoom Mo:Mo - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Beans For Life - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Nina - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Mantra Thakali - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Walnut Bistro - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Hotel Shambala

  • Located just 3.9 mi (6.2 km) from the airport, Hotel Shambala offers a shuttle (available on request). You can visit the spa to indulge in Swedish massages, body wraps, or mani/pedis, and international cuisine is served at ERMA RESTAURANT, which is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights include an outdoor pool, a rooftop terrace, and a poolside bar. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 65 rooms
    • Arranged over 8 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Late check-out subject to availability

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
    • The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • One child (4 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding

Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free secured, covered onsite self parking
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
    • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM*

Offsite

    • Area shuttle within 0 kilometers*
    • Shopping center shuttle*

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Coffee shop
  • Barbecue grills
  • 24-hour room service
  • Water dispenser

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Access to nearby health club
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting room
  • Conference center

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 2014
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Garden
  • An outdoor pool
  • Bicycle parking
  • Full-service spa
  • Locally sourced food is prioritized
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Some profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • Local culture & ecosystem education
  • Uses some LED lighting
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Waste recycling policy
  • No plastic soda bottles
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Water dispenser
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Banquet hall
  • Traditional architecture

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 43-inch Smart TV
  • Premium digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Slippers

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Bidet
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Housekeeping once per stay
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Uses some LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only

Special features

Spa

Ayatana Spa has couples treatment room(s). Services include Swedish massages, Thai massages, facials, and body wraps. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub, and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 10 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Dining

ERMA RESTAURANT - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Open daily.
CLOUD NINE CAFE & LOUNGE - This poolside rooftop bar specializes in Regional cuisine and serves light fare only. Open daily.

Awards and affiliations

Sustainability Certifications
This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Travelife. For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 15 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 20 per person (one-way)
  • Area shuttle and shopping center shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 30 per night

Parking

  • Parking height restrictions apply

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Guests under 10 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 16 years old are only allowed with adult supervision

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.

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.

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

This property uses some solar energy. Some water is reused through a grey water recycling system.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International

This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

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

Is there a pool at Hotel Shambala?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Shambala?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Hotel Shambala?

Yes, there's free self parking. Electric vehicle charging is available.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Hotel Shambala?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM on request. The charge is USD 20 per person one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Shambala?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Contactless check-in is available.

Is there an onsite casino at Hotel Shambala?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Ballys Casino (5-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Hotel Shambala and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like cycling and hiking. Additional recreation nearby includes casino gaming. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool. Hotel Shambala also has spa services and a garden, as well as access to a nearby health club.

Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Shambala?

Yes, ERMA RESTAURANT offers international cuisine, pool views, and poolside dining.

What's the area around Hotel Shambala like?

Hotel Shambala is located a short 4-minute walk from China Cultural Center.

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Reviews

Hotel Shambala Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The restaurant offered a good selection of local and international dishes, with friendly staff and a lovely outside seating area. (6 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff are the best Food and drinks are awesome I highly recommend
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8/10 Very good

room cleanliness acceptable staff very very courteous
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10/10 Exceptional

We stayed at the Shambala for 5 days. The staff was very helpful and assisted us whenever we needed help. Rooms were cleaned daily! We ate many meals here( breakfast daily) and felt food was safe for an American stomach. Very respectful staff, always bowed with a Namaste every time we encountered them! Yes we recommend!!
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10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff. Very good food.
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10/10 Exceptional

All the staff were super polite and always helpful...5 star staff...all. facilities 5 star also.
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff make the difference in this hotel. They are kind, thoughtful, responsive to needs, reliable. Shout out to Sujan Bejay.
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10/10 Exceptional

Fabulous rooftop terrace/infinity pool to relax after sightseeing/hiking. Staff were all very friendly and helpful - when I needed to leave at 6am for an early flight, they not only booked me a taxi using an app with local discount applied, but also opened the entire hot and cold breakfast buffet an hour early, just for me. Amazing service
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff was friendly, helpful. My wife and I caught a cold and the hotel staff called a doctor, and when the prescription order was received, went and bought the medicines and brought them to our room, and continuously checked up on us. The hotel restaurant had a good selection on its menu of local and western foods, all tasty. The buffet breakfast was superb
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10/10 Exceptional

Exc staff. Gracious and helpful. Hote
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10/10 Exceptional

We stayed here for almost two weeks. I have an allergy to Gluten and the chefs went out of their way to make me special food for the entire trip. The staff went above and beyond to make us feel like this was our second home. We will be going back and staying at Hotel Shambala! Thank you so much to everyone. We have travelled all over the world, and have never felt so welcome and taken care of. The staff was fabulous. Our room was always cleaned, and when we needed anything, it was there. Thank you for the amazing experience!
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8/10 Very good

Solid property. Good value for money. I didn’t have a chance to try out the spa. Breakfast was very respectable with a nice omelet station and plenty of fruit and options. Rooftop bar had a nice pianist one night and the view of the mountains is gorgeous. You need a sweater up there and the water is freezing so you won’t be lingering. Location: about 35 min from airport and reasonable to go seeing local attractions like Boudanath and others. Overall pleased with it.
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10/10 Exceptional

We had the pleasure of staying one night at Hotel Shambula. After a very long and stressful journey to Nepal we arrived at noon and checked in. But unfortunately, our airline misplaced our baggage so we had a long day of waiting ahead of us. The hotel staff were so incredibly helpful and supportive from the beginning, checking with the airport for us on the status of where are bags were and what not. The hotel operations manager himself even escorted/drove us back to the airport to collect our bags when they finally arrived in Nepal late in the evening! The hotel itself was lovely, clean and had beautiful decor. The overall vibe really helped calm us in our hours of feeling very unsettled, given our situation that we were in all day. The roof bar and pool had absolutely amazing views and had a great selection of drinks and some nice things to eat and the restaurant downstairs had a good selection of local and international dishes to cater to all tastes with a lovely outside terrace, full of beautiful flowers to sit in and have drinks after dinner. We have a few more days back in Katmandu in a week or so, and hope to stay again! We really can’t thank you enough for your smiles and kindness. Highly recommend staying here!
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice place
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8/10 Very good

Nice place
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff was great, friendly and helpful
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10/10 Exceptional

Good hospitality,Good food. Will visit again. Thank you for a good time shambala.
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8/10 Very good

The service was excellent.
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff is superb
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6/10 Good

Limited Food Options, Costly
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8/10 Very good

good
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10/10 Exceptional

Thank you for every time!! See you in August.
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10/10 Exceptional

Alles top! Zimmer, Personal, das Essen, die Aussicht! 100% weiterempfehlenswert.
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10/10 Exceptional

とても良いサービスでみんなフレンドリーでした。朝食も美味しかったです。また利用したいし、友達にも紹介したいと思います。
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10/10 Exceptional

スタッフも親切丁寧でネパールで一番快適なホテルだと思います。
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10/10 Exceptional

カトマンズのホテルと言えば、

とても居心地の良いホテルでした。また行きます！