The best available Resorts to stay near Bhutan

May 3, 2023 Almeta Stockton

Remote Bhutan first allowed the world a peek inside in 1974. With four millennia of habitation, the Himalayan kingdom offers a trove of archaeological treasures, including many ornate temples and dzong fortresses. Isolation has preserved the heavily Buddhist-influenced culture of the last Shangri-La.
Restaurants in Bhutan

1. Le Meridien Paro, Riverfront

Shaba, Paro 12001 Bhutan
Excellent
75%
Good
19%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
1%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 387 reviews

Le Meridien Paro, Riverfront

Le Meridien Paro, Riverfront is the largest five-star hotel in Paro, Bhutan with highest room inventory in the area. The hotel is equipped with some of the finest food and beverages venues in the country as well as most outstanding meeting spaces. ’Latest Recipe’ serves as a restaurant for all-day dining with intriguing local flavours and a selection from our modern a la carte menu. ‘Bamboo Chic’ reflects the spirit of innovation rooted in centuries of Asian tradition and captures the progress towards the modern palate. While the live kitchens in the restaurants are attractions in itself, the beautiful outdoor dining area overlooking the Paro Chhu river that are ideal for barbeques and large-scale parties redirects attention to the grandeur outside the property. Latitude 27° 23’ is a stylish venue inside the property to engage in a relaxed conversation over chilled wines or pleasurable bar creations when the space transforms at night. Explore Spa, the property’s haven of wellness, offers an array of extensive, well balanced, tailor-made, innovative treatments and special packages for spa lovers to enjoy. Also equipped with sauna, steam room and showers, Explore Spa is located on the first floor and is open from 9.00 am to 9.00 pm every day. The fully equipped Fitness Center is open 24 hours. It is also located on the first floor just distance away as you exit from Explore Spa. It features cardiovascular and strength equipment from Life Fitness brand. Aptly named as “Samden Menlam” (Wish-fulfilling Prayer), the altar room or meditation hall located on the fifth floor of Le Meridien Paro, Riverfront and overlooking the stupa outside, will be an tranquil and peaceful retreat for anyone looking for a time to contemplate over matters of mind and soul.

The Perfect Place to Stay for Your Tiger's Nest Trek

Reviewed By third_day_adventures

Like many folks, we stayed for two nights at Le Meridien Paro Riverfront as a "staging area" for our climb to the famous Tiger's Nest. The hotel definitely delivered on those expectations. The location and grounds are stunning ... right on a beautiful clear river with majestic mountains as the backdrop. All of the rooms have views of the river and the views are a great way to begin and end your day. The rooms were as expected for this type of property - comfortable with well appointed bathrooms. The staff was professional and attentive as one would expect from a Le Meridien Property. The lobby was a terrific place to relax with wonderful views and a bar with cocktails and snacks. The restaurant had an expansive buffet with varied cuisine options ... I enjoyed the full variety while my traveling partner was actually getting over a stomach issue from the days preceding our visit and she was able to find "milder" foods that her stomach could handle. While the Tiger's Nest climb is accessible to a wide range of ages and fitness levels, it is nonetheless strenuous, so we felt that it was important to stay at a hotel property where we could have a comfortable and enjoyable experience so that we could get the most out of our climb. Le Meridien delivered on those expectations. Our room was quiet and comfortable which enabled a good nights sleep. We were able to relax in the pool / sauna / steam room before and after our climb. Perhaps most outstanding was that the breakfast staff - without us even asking - went above and beyond and packed a container full of breads, muffins and fruit for us to enjoy on our climb! Le Meridien Paro is worth the stay regardless of your activities, but for us, it was a particularly good choice which enabled us to be well rested and prepared for our Tiger's Nest trek as well as providing a great place to relax and celebrate our successful climb!

2. Terma Linca Resort & Spa

Babesa, Thimphu 00975 Bhutan
Excellent
68%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 447 reviews

Terma Linca Resort & Spa

Terma Linca Resort and Spa is located in Babesa, Thimphu, Bhutan which is only 7 km away from Thimphu city, making it the most ideal base from which to explore the tiny kingdom’s spectacular monasteries, centuries-old street festivals, scenic mountain passes, authentic traditional Bhutanese houses and pristine wilderness, all within easy reach.

A short break to Northeast

Reviewed By Sumyen1978

We recently visited North east through Nature wings. This was not the first time we had booked our holiday through them. This was our 5th holiday with them. But this time we found that they were more concerned about Customer satisfaction and for that they had kept a separate coordinate for us named Ms. Sabrita ( from Bhutan). She used to call us every evening and ask us whether everything was fine. She made us very comfortable and made our holiday more special by giving timely suggestions about the places to visit and the time to visit. We were highly impressed with her and this initiative of nature wings. The vehicle which they had arranged was amazing and the driver was well versed with the route. The hotels which were booked were mesmerising especially the one at Shillong ( Ri Kunjai ) and at Cherrapunji ( Jiva Resort). Overall this was our best experience with Nature wings so far and will highly recommend everyone to book atleast one holiday with them and make a memorable trip. Regards Suman Singh

3. The Village Lodge

Tshendona Road, Paro 12001 Bhutan
Excellent
54%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
4%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 83 reviews

The Village Lodge

The Village Lodge, Paro is the Flagship establishment of Himalayan Lodges and Retreats. We are a hotel management company from the Kingdom of Bhutan. Through a dedicated team of service professionals, we cater to needs of our guests.

Not happy with service

Reviewed By prajnyas

It is very far from main Paro town and bath tub was very dirty there was continuous muddy water and after complaining several times did they clean it.... I didn't like it wouldn't recommend others and wifi connection was very weak

4. Dochula Resort

Punakha Bhutan
Excellent
28%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
28%
Poor
3%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 36 reviews

Dochula Resort

himalayan panoramic sunrise...lost in time...with milky way, dancing stars and shooting star

Reviewed By spaniel12

We arrived around 7pm, just in time to watch the awesome milky way and dancing stars. There was a shooting star lit up from no where to complete the fantastic night and to send us to our cozy room. The hotel staffs were kind to turn off the lights so we could see the milky way even better. The sun rose before 5.30 am. Watching the first light gradually eluminated on the range of magnificent snow cap himalayan mountains is worth wide. The hotel sets up a powerful binocular to enjoy the morning sunlight. It has the best view of himalayan mountain range and the service is wonderful. The rooms are well decorated, spacious and clean with panoramic view. Thanks to Lost Horizon Travel who recommended us this place and booked room for us. Cr, Dr Siripong, for pics

5. Hotel River View

Dechhen Lam, Thimphu 11001 Bhutan
Excellent
5%
Good
48%
Satisfactory
43%
Poor
5%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 21 reviews

Hotel River View

Finding an ideal family-friendly hotel in Thimphu does not have to be difficult. Welcome to Hotel River View, a nice option for travelers like you. Close to some of Thimphu's most popular landmarks, such as Clock Tower Square (0.3 mi) and Mysterious Bhutan Tours and Adventures (0.4 mi), Hotel River View is a great destination for tourists. The rooms offer a desk, a seating area, and a sofa, and getting online is possible, as free wifi is available, allowing you to rest and refresh with ease. Hotel River View features a 24 hour front desk, a concierge, and newspaper. In addition, as a valued Hotel River View guest, you can enjoy a sauna and a lounge that are available on-site. Guests arriving by vehicle have access to free parking. While in Thimphu, you may want to check out some of the restaurants that are a short walk away from Hotel River View, including Folk Heritage Museum Restaurant (1.0 mi), Bhutan Kitchen (0.2 mi), and Ambient Cafe (0.3 mi). Thimphu is also home to Royal Botanical Garden, a popular garden that is not too far from Hotel River View. Hotel River View looks forward to welcoming you on your visit to Thimphu.

A "Motel" not a HOTEL

Reviewed By Patrick S

This was a disappointing welcome for our first night in "Beautiful Bhutan". The public area were not a warm welcome, It didn't get better when I saw my room! Large yes but bland very disappointing Bathroom. The view was good and I wished I had stayed in the view which was Thimphu. Dinner was ok but we had those 5 standard buffet dish dishes we were going to experience at the other 2 hotels we stayed in Bhutan. Last but not least the hotel doesn't take credit cards only cash?

6. Wangchuk Resort Taba

Taba, Thimphu Bhutan
Excellent
32%
Good
41%
Satisfactory
17%
Poor
7%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 59 reviews

Wangchuk Resort Taba

Tired of the hectic city life? Here is your chance to enjoy the serenity and carefree luxury of the pine woods. And the best part of it is that this ultimate escape is just a stone's throw from the capital city. Rise to the chirping of numerous species of rare birds and espy through lush pine forests stunning views of the seat of Bhutan's capital, Tashichhodzong, the Parliament building and all of Thimphu valley

Stay by the nature

Reviewed By arijit862

Beautiful rooms, amazing staff and lots of birds. Yellow billed blue magpie, Spotted nutcracker, Eurasian Jay, Rufous Sibia, Blue fronted Redstarts were the ones i found you may look beyond and add on to this list. While i was about to check out, the lady handed me a printout containing a bird checklist for Punakha and wished me luck. (the kind gesture touched me). And i happened to see the rarest of the rare WBH in Punakha. Try hiking the way up near the forest to find more variety of birds, be careful not to venture into the forest in the heavy winter as there may be animal encounters as they decent due to the cold. Stay within the boundary, visit the monastery within.

7. Khuru Resort

Punakha 13001 Bhutan
Excellent
31%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
20%
Poor
8%
Terrible
13%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 127 reviews

Khuru Resort

Lovely resort..

Reviewed By 923umeshp

One of the best resorts in Punakha..the staffs really know their duties well and made my stay super comfortable..the chef personally came to greet and get feedback about the dinner (which was very delicious)..the room was clean and had a balcony with scenic view of the river ..highly recommended..

8. Taj Tashi

Samten Lam Post Box No. 524, Thimphu Bhutan
Excellent
71%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 923 reviews

Taj Tashi

Taj Tashi, perfectly located in the heart of the capital city of Bhutan, enjoys panoramic views of the mountain valley. The hotel is designed in traditional Bhutanese architectural style and hand-embellished by master craftsmen. The 66 rooms offer guests a magnificent blend of tradition and modernity with their resplendent grandeur and contemporary luxury. The restaurants and bar present a choice of regional delicacies and beverages as well as Continental and Asian specialties in elegant indoor and outdoor settings.

Holiday with Wife

Reviewed By PranavDoctor

The Hotel was the perfect hotel in terms of Location . Being from Mumbai , the weather was very cold , but the warmth of the people at Taj made our stay memorable. The Staff at the Front desk Sangay ,Gaylay, Tenzin, Dechen were outstanding . The staff at the Restaurant made us feel at home and the Chef (Mr Patel) made available food which was not even in the Menu . The Housekeeping Staff were also very courteous . Even our Guide arranged by the Hotel Tshechu Dorji was amazing So would Give a perfect 10/10 rating . A definite place to recommend . Thank You

9. Yangkhil Resort

Trongsa Bhutan
Excellent
39%
Good
52%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 227 reviews

Yangkhil Resort

Yangkhil Resort is the most elegant resort in the historic town of Trongsa, offering 21 rooms of ultra modern design combined with traditional Bhutanese architecture. Lush colorful gardens, fish pond and view of mountains soaring over 10,000 feet add to the resort's natural exotic landscape. Breathtaking view of the Majestic Trongsa Dzong, Taa Dzong. Mandge River and pristine lush forested mountains create an unforgetable setting at Yankhil Resort.

Great hospitality but dated room

Reviewed By MidcoVincent

We stayed here for 2 nights. The room we had was spacious enough but dated. It was also quite dark and could get cold at night. We were awoken by the cold in the middle of the first night. We asked for an extra blanket the next day and had no problem sleeping. The water pressure of the shower was strong and there was plenty hot water. The toilet clogged easily though. The Wi-Fi worked well. There was a great view to the Trongsa Dzong out on the balcony. Despite the dated room, the hospitality made up for it. The staff was all helpful, cheerful, attentive and made our stay more enjoyable. The food was quite good overall.

10. Kichu Resort

Lango, Paro 12001 Bhutan
Excellent
37%
Good
41%
Satisfactory
16%
Poor
3%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 295 reviews

Kichu Resort

Kichu Resorts is about excellence nurtured from perhaps the longest standing experience in the service business. Yet, we have come to realize that in the flux of ever changing demands, experience falls far short of the need of the times. Today, as the world transforms, so must we, always keeping abreast of that change. Accepting it as our biggest challenge and confronting it head-on.Kichu Resorts is about excellence nurtured from perhaps the longest standing experience in the service business. Yet, we have come to realize that in the flux of ever changing demands, experience falls far short of the need of the times. Today, as the world transforms, so must we, always keeping abreast of that change. Accepting it as our biggest challenge and confronting it head-on. This is because we owe it to our most valued age-old clients and to those that want to come aboard with us and test new waters. All we have to say is ‘Yes’ you’ll find us there,’ in the way you expect us to be to suit your need for a true break from what consumes your everyday lives, and give you something different – something, the memories of which will act as a salve against every tension that besieges you as you get back to the concrete jungle.Kichu Resorts is thoughtfully placed in the most idyllic settings to cover western and central Bhutan, the most sought destination of visitors worldwide. Our resorts are presently created in Paro, Wangdiphodrang and Bumthang with the explicit operandi of offering you the best of Bhutan. Kichu Resorts is an offspring of International Treks and Tours that pioneered the business of tourism in Nepal almost four decades ago. We have moved on since, relinquishing the plaudits of experience to honing ourselves to the expertise that is called upon by what our clients want today. Change is the call of the time in politics, socio-cultural reawakening and pretty much everything else. The only difference, or rather the deciding factor, is that in the service sector like tourism change is transparent; the tag of accountability hinged directly upon the business.What we can pompously boast about at Kichu Resorts is that we are naturally friendly; we don’t try to please, it is real. We are about a friendly opulence that blends with the surroundings as to be almost non-distinguishable because that is not what we want. We are about getting you lost in lavish rooms, suites, independent cottages where you have at your beck and call disciplined and attentive people with genuine big smiles. In the three picturesque valleys, our resorts merge in as part of the package from where familiarity is the advantage with which you begin your explorations.We have set bars with the ambiance of each valley; elegant mountain dining that is almost ambrosial to the place and pampering spas that will melt away the tensions of the real world. Our restaurants run the gamut of offering s from spicy Bhutanese cuisine to the continental and of course, the secret recipe of the valley itself. We want to attract and welcome people who want the very best and in return want their acclaim as a resort that delivers just that. All we have to say is ‘relax, you’re home’ and all we expect that you will come home more often.A new paradigm – the Kichu Resorts wayKichu Resorts is where the adventure and exploration begins. It is our vision that you are setting out from home into a new dimension of discovery. Tourism, given the time constraints, is today all about seeing as much as possible within the shortest time allowed. It is about having fleetingly been through a nation without actually getting any insight into what could well be called having known a place or its people.In the case of Bhutan, a night halt or a day spent in a district falls far short of what is there to see and absorb. By choice of location, Kyichu resorts offer districts that encapsulate the history of Bhutan in hundreds of temples, time-warped life styles, culture and tradition, environment and more. We specialize in short excursions to day-long trips that give you the opportunity to capture the very essence of the nation in its entirety. And at the end of fruitful day of total immersion, we are there to welcome you home again.

Family Time

Reviewed By Onejourn

I think this is the longest I have spent with my children and spouse. This place is without a doubt the best place to stay for quarentine because you are staying in separate cottages so it's really safe to go out of your room and enjoy the fresh air.

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