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8.5

89 reviews

Hotel Shambala

Bansbari, Kathmandu, 9771, Nepal

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Pet Friendly

Outdoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Steam room

Air conditioning

Hot tub

Hotel Shambala

Welcome to Hotel Shambala, a vibrant and luxurious 4-star hotel nestled in the heart of Kathmandu, Nepal. Located just 3mi from the city center, this stylish hotel offers a serene escape from the bustling city while still granting easy access to all the attractions.

With glowing reviews from 89 satisfied guests, Hotel Shambala is known for its exceptional service and top-notch amenities. The hotel offers a delectable breakfast to start your day off right. Enjoy a refreshing dip in the outdoor swimming pool or indulge in the spa and wellness packages for ultimate relaxation. The hotel also provides a variety of services including a free WiFi, pet-friendly accommodations, and private parking.

Hotel Shambala boasts an array of enticing features, including a steam room, hot tub, and sauna available for an additional charge. The on-site restaurant and bar offer scrumptious meals and refreshing drinks, while the spacious sun deck and terrace provide stunning mountain views. With non-smoking rooms, a 24-hour front desk, and an elevator, your comfort is a top priority.

Discover a haven of tranquility at Hotel Shambala, where impeccable service and fantastic amenities await. Prices start from just $72, making it the perfect choice for travelers seeking a delightful stay in Kathmandu.

After a day of exploring the vibrant city of Kathmandu, take a refreshing dip in one of Hotel Shambala's stunning infinity pools. With its rooftop location, you can enjoy breathtaking views while you swim. Whether you want to soak up the sun or simply unwind with a book, the spacious sun deck and terrace provide the perfect setting for relaxation.

When it comes to dining, Hotel Shambala has you covered with two on-site restaurants. Erma Restaurant & Ara Bar offers a diverse menu featuring Chinese, Indian, Italian, Nepalese, Thai, Asian, and Grill BBQ cuisines. The modern ambiance makes it a great choice for a family-friendly meal. On the other hand, Cloud Nine Cafe Lounge offers a cozy atmosphere and serves delicious American, Indian, Italian, Nepalese, Thai, Asian, and Grill BBQ dishes.

To make your stay as convenient as possible, Hotel Shambala accepts multiple payment options. Cash payment is accepted, and you can also pay with Mastercard, Visa, American Express, JCB, Maestro, and UnionPay cards. Rest assured, the hotel's commitment to exceptional service extends to every aspect of your stay, including payment.

Indulge in the serene atmosphere of Hotel Shambala and choose from their variety of room types, each designed to ensure your comfort. The Deluxe Double or Twin Room offers a spacious 215 square feet of living space and can accommodate two adults and one child. The Suite provides a generous 495 square feet area, with a king-size bed and an additional twin bed, allowing for a luxurious and relaxing stay. For those seeking a bit more space, the Executive Double or Twin Room provides 226 square feet of comfort, complete with two twin beds and a queen-size bed. With non-smoking rooms and impeccable service, Hotel Shambala caters to your every need.

Closest airports

Tribhuvan International Airport

3.4mi

Simara Airport

45.9mi

Bharatpur Airport

55.9mi

Most popular amenities

Spa/Wellness packages

Pet Friendly

Outdoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Steam room

Air conditioning

Hot tub

Beach chairs/Loungers

24-hour front desk

Mountain view

Non-smoking rooms

Bar

Soundproof rooms

Elevator

Room service

Restaurant

Sun deck

Terrace

Garden

View

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Free toiletries

Bathtub

Private Bathroom

Rooms

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

2 Twin Beds

1 Double Bed

215 sqft

Mountain view

City view

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

+

Experience the ultimate comfort in our Deluxe Double or Twin Room, featuring stunning mountain and city views, a private bathroom with bathtub, and a flat-screen TV. Ideal for 2 adults and 1 child, this room offers a spacious and relaxing stay you won't want to miss.

Suite

1 King Size Bed

1 Twin Bed

495 sqft

Mountain view

City view

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

+

Indulge in our spacious Suite with stunning mountain and city views, complete with a private bathroom, bathtub, microwave, and minibar. Relax in the comfortable sitting area or enjoy the flat-screen TV and air conditioning. Perfect for 2 adults and 1 child, this room offers a king-size bed and a twin bed, ensuring a comfortable stay.

Executive Double or Twin Room

2 Twin Beds

1 Queen Size Bed

225 sqft

Mountain view

Hot tub

City view

Private Bathroom

+

Experience pure luxury in our Executive Double or Twin Room, featuring stunning mountain and city views, a private hot tub/Jacuzzi, spacious bathroom with a bathtub, and a comfortable Queen size bed and two Twin beds for a perfect night's sleep. Enjoy the convenience of a minibar, flat-screen TV, and air conditioning, making your stay even more enjoyable.

Guest reviews

8.5

89 reviews

From

$72

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Breakfast

Featured reviews:

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Melanie

8.2

November 2023

The friendly and helpful staff, the clean rooms, the roof top restaurant. We liked how quiet our room was and how quick staff was to help us with anything we needed. We liked the wide selection at breakfast.

The AC unit was blowing right over our head (over the bed) it was quite uncomfortable even on low setting. We got the facility for the pool but the water was so cold, we did not get to use it. The hotel advertise a fitness room but it's not actually in the hotel and was closed during our stay.

🇦🇺

Perera

8.2

September 2022

Hotel Shambala was one of the highlights of our visit to Kathmandu. The hotel was well situated with easy access to the city centre, and has good sized rooms, a wonderful rooftop restaurant, bar and pool, and top class international and local cuisine. Above all, Shambala made us feel immediately at home with its dedicated and friendly staff. Notably Rusha, Swastika and Prem at the front reception we’re especially professional, courteous and helpful. I would thoroughly recommend Hotel Shambala to anyone visiting Kathmandu.

🇸🇬

Mohika

10

April 2023

The service at this hotel is par excellence. The staff are beyond amazing and would do everything in there capacity to make your stay way more comfortable. Special mention to the front desk staff abhishek who went out of the way, to arrange cabs, fx or whatever was requested for me. 10/10 to every member of the staff

🇨🇭

Yanhui

9.1

April 2023

nice, clean and very friendly staff! the pool on the top was great ! foods in the restaurant also good. I was twisted my foot badly, hotel of staff gave me a lot of help and really appreciate that . I highly recommend this hotel .

🇬🇧

Lou

10

May 2022

Great location. Large windows with good views (would recommend exec rooms on upper floors) Spacious rooms. Comfortable beds. Good shower. Extensive menu - delicious food (had lunch a couple of times in the restaurant). Stay in Kathmandu often but first time staying at the Shambala. Would return.

🇺🇸

Irina

10

February 2023

We liked everything in this hotel - breakfast, our deluxe room and spa service. Hotel Staff is exceptional. Everyone was very friendly and helpful, that made our stay very comfortable. Thanks to all employees, and special thanks to Sujen Roman for the best coffee in the morning.

🇷🇸

Jovana

10

April 2022

I truly recommend hotel Shambala, its so nice and clean, stuff is really helpful! Its having amazing bar on the top and infinity pool! Food is so delicious and rooms are comfortable! i would like to that bathrooms are renovated too but its fine

🇺🇸

Carolyn

10

March 2023

The property and staff were fabulous. We were treated like royalty the minute we entered the hotel.

I can’t think of anything we disliked. we had a wonderful visit to Nepal.

🇦🇺

Richard

10

May 2022

Hotel and all facilities were exceptional. Staff were all so friendly and always greeted with a smile. Hotel was exceptionally clean. Brrakfast and all food was amazing!

There was nothing that I did not like.

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Deepak

9.1

December 2023

Breakfast was nice. The staff were very friendly and nice. The hotel is in good location.

Nothing in particular.

🇨🇦

Melanie

8.2

November 2023

8.2

The friendly and helpful staff, the clean rooms, the roof top restaurant. We liked how quiet our room was and how quick staff was to help us with anything we needed. We liked the wide selection at breakfast.

The AC unit was blowing right over our head (over the bed) it was quite uncomfortable even on low setting. We got the facility for the pool but the water was so cold, we did not get to use it. The hotel advertise a fitness room but it's not actually in the hotel and was closed during our stay.

🇦🇺

Perera

8.2

September 2022

8.2

Hotel Shambala was one of the highlights of our visit to Kathmandu. The hotel was well situated with easy access to the city centre, and has good sized rooms, a wonderful rooftop restaurant, bar and pool, and top class international and local cuisine. Above all, Shambala made us feel immediately at home with its dedicated and friendly staff. Notably Rusha, Swastika and Prem at the front reception we’re especially professional, courteous and helpful. I would thoroughly recommend Hotel Shambala to anyone visiting Kathmandu.

🇸🇬

Mohika

10

April 2023

10

The service at this hotel is par excellence. The staff are beyond amazing and would do everything in there capacity to make your stay way more comfortable. Special mention to the front desk staff abhishek who went out of the way, to arrange cabs, fx or whatever was requested for me. 10/10 to every member of the staff

🇨🇭

Yanhui

9.1

April 2023

9.1

nice, clean and very friendly staff! the pool on the top was great ! foods in the restaurant also good. I was twisted my foot badly, hotel of staff gave me a lot of help and really appreciate that . I highly recommend this hotel .

🇬🇧

Lou

10

May 2022

10

Great location. Large windows with good views (would recommend exec rooms on upper floors) Spacious rooms. Comfortable beds. Good shower. Extensive menu - delicious food (had lunch a couple of times in the restaurant). Stay in Kathmandu often but first time staying at the Shambala. Would return.

🇺🇸

Irina

10

February 2023

10

We liked everything in this hotel - breakfast, our deluxe room and spa service. Hotel Staff is exceptional. Everyone was very friendly and helpful, that made our stay very comfortable. Thanks to all employees, and special thanks to Sujen Roman for the best coffee in the morning.

🇷🇸

Jovana

10

April 2022

10

I truly recommend hotel Shambala, its so nice and clean, stuff is really helpful! Its having amazing bar on the top and infinity pool! Food is so delicious and rooms are comfortable! i would like to that bathrooms are renovated too but its fine

🇺🇸

Carolyn

10

March 2023

10

The property and staff were fabulous. We were treated like royalty the minute we entered the hotel.

I can’t think of anything we disliked. we had a wonderful visit to Nepal.

🇦🇺

Richard

10

May 2022

10

Hotel and all facilities were exceptional. Staff were all so friendly and always greeted with a smile. Hotel was exceptionally clean. Brrakfast and all food was amazing!

There was nothing that I did not like.

🇬🇧

Deepak

9.1

December 2023

9.1

Breakfast was nice. The staff were very friendly and nice. The hotel is in good location.

Nothing in particular.

Points of Interest Around Hotel Shambala

Attractions

Boudhanath (Boudha Stupa)

2mi

Pashupatinath

2.2mi

Garden of Dreams

2.4mi

Thamel

2.6mi

Kathmandu Durbar Square (Basantapur)

3.2mi

Hanuman Dhoka

3.2mi

Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple)

3.5mi

Krishna Temple (Krishna Mandir)

4.8mi

Patan (Lalitpur)

5.3mi

Changu Narayan

5.8mi

Sundarijal

6.3mi

Bhaktapur

7.3mi

55 Window Palace

7.4mi

Dakshinkali Temple

10.5mi

Trisuli River (Trishuli River)

19.1mi

Attractions

Boudhanath (Boudha Stupa)

2mi

Pashupatinath

2.2mi

Garden of Dreams

2.4mi

Thamel

2.6mi

Kathmandu Durbar Square (Basantapur)

3.2mi

Hanuman Dhoka

3.2mi

Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple)

3.5mi

Krishna Temple (Krishna Mandir)

4.8mi

Patan (Lalitpur)

5.3mi

Changu Narayan

5.8mi

Sundarijal

6.3mi

Bhaktapur

7.3mi

55 Window Palace

7.4mi

Dakshinkali Temple

10.5mi

Trisuli River (Trishuli River)

19.1mi

Airports

Tribhuvan International Airport

3.4mi

Simara Airport

45.9mi

Bharatpur Airport

55.9mi

Restaurants

Erma Restaurant & Ara Bar

Cuisines

ChineseIndianItalianNepaleseThaiAsianGrillBbq

Ambiances

Family FriendlyModern

Cloud Nine Cafe Lounge

Cuisines

AmericanIndianItalianNepaleseThaiAsianGrillBbq

Ambiances

Family Friendly

Pools

Location

Outdoor

Features

InfinityRooftopWith view

Age restrictions

Adults only

Availability

All season

Amenities of Hotel Shambala

Spa/Wellness packages

Pet Friendly

Outdoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Steam room

Air conditioning

Hot tub

Beach chairs/Loungers

24-hour front desk

Mountain view

Non-smoking rooms

Bar

Soundproof rooms

Elevator

Room service

Restaurant

Sun deck

Terrace

Garden

View

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Free toiletries

Bathtub

Private Bathroom

Amenities of Hotel Shambala

Accessibility

Entire unit wheelchair accessible

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Activities

Golf course

Additional fee

Live sports events (broadcast)

Free

Themed dinners

Additional fee

Bathroom

Additional bathroom

Bathrobe

Bathtub

Bathtub or shower

Free toiletries

Guest bathroom

Hairdryer

Private Bathroom

Shower

Slippers

Toilet

Toilet paper

Towels

Towels/Sheets (extra fee)

Bedroom

Linens

Walk-in closet

Wardrobe or closet

Business Facilities

Business center

Additional fee

Fax/Photocopying

Additional fee

Meeting/Banquet facilities

Additional fee

Cleaning Services

Daily housekeeping

Free

Dry cleaning

Additional fee

Ironing service

Additional fee

Laundry

Additional fee

Suit press

Additional fee

Common Areas

Shared lounge/TV area

Food & Drink

Bar

Breakfast in the room

Coffee house on site

Fruit

Additional fee

Minibar

Packed lunches

Restaurant

Special diet meals (on request)

Tea/Coffee maker

Wine/Champagne

Additional fee

Food & drink safety

Breakfast to-go containers

Delivered food covered securely

Food can be delivered to guest accommodation

Front Desk Services

24-hour front desk

ATM on site

Baggage storage

Free

Concierge

Currency exchange

Express check-in/out

Free

Invoice provided

Lockers

Private check-in/out

Tour desk

General

Air conditioning

Carpeted

Designated smoking area

Elevator

Hardwood or parquet floors

Heating

Interconnecting room(s) available

Non-smoking rooms

Pet Friendly

Room service

Smoke-free property

Soundproof rooms

Internet

Free wifi

Kitchen

Coffee machine

Electric kettle

Microwave

Living Area

Desk

Sitting area

Sofa

Media & Technology

Cable channels

Flat-screen TV

iPod dock

Satellite channels

Telephone

TV

Outdoors

BBQ facilities

Additional fee

Garden

Sun deck

Terrace

Parking

Free Private Parking

Offsite

Physical distancing

Cashless payment available

Contactless check-in/out

Mobile app for room service

Screens or physical barriers between staff and guests in appropriate areas

Room Amenities

Clothes rack

Socket near the bed

Safety & security

24-hour security

CCTV in common areas

CCTV outside property

Fire extinguishers

Key card access

Safe

Security alarm

Smoke alarms

Safety features

Access to healthcare professionals

First aid kits available

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock

Spa

Back massage

Beach chairs/Loungers

Beauty services

Body scrub

Body treatments

Body wrap

Couples' massage

Foot massage

Full-body massage

Haircut

Hand massage

Head massage

Hot tub

Locker rooms

Massage

Additional fee

Neck massage

Outdoor swimming pool

Free

Pedicure

Sauna

Additional fee

Spa

Additional fee

Spa facilities

Spa lounge/Relaxation area

Spa/Wellness packages

Steam room

Transportation

Airport drop-off

Additional fee

Airport pickup

Additional fee

Airport shuttle

Additional fee

Car rental

Shuttle service

Additional fee

View

City view

Mountain view

View

Stay rules - Hotel Shambala

From

$72
  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - Hotel Shambala

What's the check-in and check-out schedule at Hotel Shambala?

When you book a stay at Hotel Shambala, you can access your room from 02:00 PM and should leave by 12:00 PM.

Is vehicle parking offered by Hotel Shambala?

Yes, Hotel Shambala provides free private parking at a nearby location. No parking reservation is required.

What are the rates at Hotel Shambala?

The beginning rate for stays at Hotel Shambala is $72. Bear in mind that pricing can alter depending on room configurations and dates. For a precise figure, enter your stay dates.

What types of rooms does Hotel Shambala offer?

Hotel Shambala offers Deluxe Double or Twin Rooms, Suites, and Executive Double or Twin Rooms. Smoking is not allowed in any of these rooms. The Deluxe Double or Twin Rooms and Executive Double or Twin Rooms have a room size of 215 sqft and 226 sqft respectively. Both can accommodate 2 adults and 1 child, with beds consisting of 2 twin beds and 1 double bed or queen size bed. The Suites have a larger room size of 495 sqft and also accommodate 2 adults and 1 child, with beds consisting of 1 king size bed and 1 twin bed.

How can guests spend their time at Hotel Shambala?

Guests at Hotel Shambala can spend their time enjoying various leisure amenities. They can relax and rejuvenate with spa and wellness packages, including full-body massages, head massages, body scrubs, and more. The hotel features an outdoor swimming pool, perfect for a refreshing swim or to simply lounge on the beach chairs. For extra relaxation, guests can also make use of the steam room, sauna, and hot tub/jacuzzi.

When it comes to dining, guests have multiple options. Erma Restaurant & Ara Bar offers a diverse menu with Chinese, Indian, Italian, Nepalese, Thai, Asian, and Grill/Bbq cuisines. Cloud Nine Cafe Lounge is another option, offering American, Indian, Italian, Nepalese, Thai, Asian, and Grill/Bbq cuisines. Both restaurants have a family-friendly ambiance.

Overall, guests have plenty of leisure amenities to enjoy such as the spa, outdoor pool, and delicious dining options.

Can guests use a pool at Hotel Shambala?

The Hotel Shambala has a pool available. The pool is located outdoors and has features such as being an infinity pool, being located on the rooftop, and offering a view. The pool is available all season.

Does Hotel Shambala feature its own restaurants?

Yes, the Hotel Shambala has two restaurants on site. Erma Restaurant & Ara Bar offers Chinese, Indian, Italian, Nepalese, Thai, Asian, and GrillBBQ cuisines. Cloud Nine Cafe & Lounge serves American, Indian, Italian, Nepalese, Thai, Asian, and GrillBBQ dishes. Both restaurants have a family-friendly ambiance.

Which payment methods are supported by Hotel Shambala?

Hotel Shambala accepts cash as a payment method, along with Mastercard, Visa, American Express, JCB, Maestro, and UnionPay cards.