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Gokarna Forest Resort

5.0 star property
Unwind in nature’s beauty while teeing up to memories that last. Enjoy the spa treatments or simply relax by the pool surrounded by lush greenery.

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Courtyard
Premier Suite, 1 Double Bed
Indoor pool, sun loungers
Lounge
Exterior
Nestled near Boudhanath, Gokarna Forest Resort offers a luxurious retreat for families. Tee off at the 18-hole golf course, unwind with yoga classes or a massage at HARMONY SPA, and enjoy meals with golf course views. With in-room WiFi, shopping on site and playground for kids this resort is perfect.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Spa
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 3 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Free supervised childcare
  • Health club
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Children's pool
  • 24-hour room service
  • Massage/treatment rooms

Feel at home (6)

  • Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Playground on site
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Separate bedroom
The current price is CA $142
CA $180 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 22 - Feb 23

Room options

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Cottage, 1 Double Bed

Cottage, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Club Room, 1 Bedroom, Courtyard View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Suite, 1 Double Bed

Suite, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 93 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premier Suite, 1 Double Bed

Premier Suite, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premier Room, 1 Double Bed

Premier Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Gokarna Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Club Double Or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Premier Double Or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Cottage Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Premier Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Property amenity

Holiday Inn Resort Kathmandu Budhanilkantha by IHG

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, 4 reviews
The price is CA $106
CA $123 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 24 - Feb 25
Holiday Inn Resort Kathmandu Budhanilkantha by IHG
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About the area

Map
Rajnikung, Gokarna, Thali, Gokarneshwar

What's nearby

  • Boudhanath - 6 min drive
  • Pashupatinath Temple - 8 min drive
  • Durbar Marg - 10 min drive
  • Bhaktapur Durbar Square - 11 min drive
  • Budhanilkantha Temple - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • Tribhuvan Intl. Airport (KTM) - 31 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Garden Kitchen - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Roadhouse Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Himalayan Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Lavie Garden - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Boudha Stupa Restaurant & Cafe - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Gokarna Forest Resort

Gokarna Forest Resort puts you within a 10-minute drive of Boudhanath and Pashupatinath Temple. You can visit the spa to be pampered with massages, body wraps, or Ayurvedic treatments, and Durbar Restaurant, one of 3 restaurants, serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. An indoor pool, a bar/lounge, and a health club are other highlights at this luxurious resort.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Hindi

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 100 units
    • Arranged over 2 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at 2 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Check-out time is noon
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Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Children

    • Babysitting*
    • Free supervised childcare
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Onsite parking available only on request
    • Free onsite self parking
DONE

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:30 AM
  • 3 restaurants
  • Bar/lounge
  • Barbecue grills
  • Private dining
  • Private picnics
  • 24-hour room service

Traveling with children

  • Children's pool
  • Playground
  • Free supervised childcare/activities

What to do

  • Yoga classes
  • Shopping
  • Pool table
  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Working away

  • 24-hour business center
  • 5 meeting rooms
  • Conference center (3074 square feet of space)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Hair salon
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Pool loungers
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • 3 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1995
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in common areas
  • Health club
  • Adjacent to a golf course
  • Golf driving range on site
  • An indoor pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Steam room
  • Lockers available
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 21-inch LED TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar
  • Electric kettle
  • Slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Turndown service
  • Alarm clock
  • Premium bedding
  • Crib/infant bed (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Free bottled water
  • In-room dining only

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Spa

HARMONY SPA has 5 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a steam room, and Turkish bath/hammam. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including Ayurvedic. Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Dining

Durbar Restaurant - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Open 24 hours.
Clubhouse Restaurant - Overlooking the golf course, this restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
8848 MT. BAR - Onsite bar. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 30
  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 18 (from 5 to 11 years old)
  • Christmas Day (25 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 30
  • Christmas Day (25 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 18 (from 4 to 12 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 75
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 39 (from 5 to 11 years old)
  • Valentine's Day (14 February) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 30
  • Valentine's Day (14 February) Gala Dinner per child: USD 15 (from 5 to 11 years old)

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 15 per person
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 25 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 2)

Children & extra beds

  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Cribs/infant beds are available for USD 0 per night
  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 50.0 per day

Parking

  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 18 years old are only allowed with adult supervision
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

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.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Also known as

Gokarna Forest
Gokarna Forest Kathmandu
Gokarna Forest Resort
Gokarna Forest Resort Kathmandu
Gokarna Resort
Resort Gokarna
Gokarna Forest Hotel Kathmandu
Le Meridien Kathmandu
Kathmandu Le Meridien
Gokarna Forest Resort Resort
Gokarna Forest Resort Gokarneshwar
Gokarna Forest Resort Resort Gokarneshwar
Gokarna Forest Resort Resort
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Gokarna Forest Resort Resort Gokarneshwar

Frequently asked questions

Does Gokarna Forest Resort offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Gokarna Forest Resort does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Gokarna Forest Resort?

Yes, there's an indoor pool and a children's pool.

Are pets allowed at Gokarna Forest Resort?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Gokarna Forest Resort?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Gokarna Forest Resort?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 25 per vehicle one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Gokarna Forest Resort?

You can check in starting at 2 PM. Check-out time is noon. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in are available.

Is there an onsite casino at Gokarna Forest Resort?

No, this resort doesn't have a casino, but Ballys Casino (11-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Gokarna Forest Resort and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities such as hiking and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation onsite includes yoga. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the indoor pool. Gokarna Forest Resort also has a sauna and a steam room, as well as a picnic area and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Gokarna Forest Resort?

Yes, there are 3 onsite restaurants, featuring golf course views.

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Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very good

Peaceful resort on the edge of the city
Set in a lovely peaceful area 30 mins from Kathmandu. Well maintained golf course with a fabulous view of Mount Everest. Indoor pool was lovely and warm but in need of an upgrade. It is part of the Spa so kids should be allocated a set time so as to not to disturb adults using the spa and pool for relaxation. Room was huge and very comfortable. Food was excellent and had a wide choice of local and international cuisine. We booked a 1-hour forest walk for USD10. It’s a beautiful forest with spotted deer and monkeys. But beware! The ‘walk’ was definitely a hike up and down steep hills and the tree roots were difficult to navigate. The guide had to assist me all the way. It took 2hours 15 mins and was rather grueling so only opt for this is you are physically fit. Other than that, we had a lovely stay.
A flat area of he forest
View of Mount Everest
Temple in the forest
Twin room
Carol P, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Wonderful retreat from busy everyday life
Anthony, 2-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Ruby, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

BASANTA, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Staff was really nice and helpful
Gurpreet, 7-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great golf course, too. Loved my big room.
STEVEN, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Gunhild, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Peaceful
I always enjoy my stay here. It is far enough outside of Kathmandu city where I feel like it is peaceful and quiet. I love walking the grounds and experiencing the nature there. I have stayed there 4 times and would not hesitate to stay again
Terrance, 4-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Deepak, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Nouf, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Disappointed by the grounds
Despite being called Gorkana Forest Resort, the forest is only accessible if you pay 10 dollars per person for an hour's accompanied walk with a golf caddy. Otherwise, the hotel grounds are very limited. There are mountain bikes for hire, although I'm not sure where you could cycle to. The clubhouse has a lovely view over the golf course and does good food. The cottage rooms look into the forest but the balconies have no chairs.
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Should be better.
Some parts of the property are in need of renovation or at least a thorough clean. The mattresses were old and uncomfortable. Our bathroom had mould on the ceiling. The mat and shower curtain in the bath were ancient and should be replaced. The bar area was nice. The staff do their best. The location was quiet and calm and preferable to Kathmandu.
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The best resort money can buy
Bandana was an amazing host and really helped us get situated, from showing us our room to providing us with a complimentary foresr walk. This place is awesome and worth the cost. The grounds are beautiful, and they have an amazing club house and golf course
Jared, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

1-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Resort setting was refreshing and fascinating. Concierge and staff were excellent.
3-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Our stay at this resort was amazing. Very beautiful location with wonderful facilities and the staff are very nice. Highly recommend this place for couples.
4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Lovely hotel on the outskirts of busy Kathmandhu in a lush green forest. We booked this as our last night in Nepal for a treat after trekking for three weeks to Gokyo and EBC and to get away from the hustle and bustle of the Thamel. The hotel itself is lovely and one of the reasons we booked it is because of its pool and spa which was a nice luxury after being in the mountains for so long. You can also have guided walks in the forest at a cost (10$ pp/hr), which was a nice option though a shame you have to pay extra for it as the forest is surely a key feature. We ate at the Clubhouse restaurant which is a thai/ chinese and the food was great. It was also enjoyable having a long chat with the staff there as it was quiet, who looked after us extremely well. Its worth upgrading to a premium room as this is in the main building and we thought this looked nicer than the cottages which are a short walk away. The only hiccup we had which was a bit of a problem initially was an Indian wedding had been booked for three days and it started about 20 minutes after we arrived around midday with very loud awful techno music which completely destroyed the tranquil atmosphere of the hotel and continued most of the afternoon. Having come here to relax we weren't happy at all, and having not been told prior, but the hotel staff were really very helpful and did their best to help by giving us a complimentary forest walk to get away from the noise and a dinner which was much appreciated.
1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great location, excellent staff, great service, fantastic food.
2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Relaxing, calm spa hotel in the middle of a hectic Kathmandu- a great way to escape the noise, hustle and bustle! Big pool, sauna, steam room and hot tub. Two restaurants and a bar and large clean rooms. Friendly service!
3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Well maintained. Lot of activities for adult and kids. Staff was very polite and helpful. I would like to recommend everyone to visit this hotel. I am sure you will return home with good memories.
1-night family trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

I really loved my stay at Gokarna Forest Resort. This was my first trip to Nepal and while I was only able to stay for one week, the staff made my experience so positive that I am determined to return. I enjoyed the excellent breakfast buffet daily and was so well looked after by the team, especially Kieran who provided me with excellent customer service and a warm, friendly welcome every day. I also had good food in the bar and via room service. The range of cuisines was vast and the quality of everything I tried was good, especially the momo! I ate approximately one thousand of these delicious local dumplings and washed them down with a fair amount of cold Gurkha beer, enjoying both enormously. I swam in the beautiful pool daily and indulged myself with multiple spa massage treatments which were all just wonderful. While I'm sure all the staff are excellent, if Asha is working while you're here I can not recommend her highly enough: she has magic hands and helped me with a couple of issues with my lower back for which I am so grateful. The hotel also arranged for me to have transport for a couple of trips into the city for a very reasonable price, and as a woman traveling alone this was invaluable. Kathmandu is a VERY busy and bustling city, and knowing I was safe with a local guide helped me to enjoy the experience rather than being nervous or worse, getting terribly lost! Highly recommend and looking forward to my next visit.
ANDI, 7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful venue fir a wedding. Also, would considering for a vacation
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Outstanding in Every Respect
Outstanding in every way. The highlight was breakfast which was one of the best in terms of variety and freshness. The dinner was also incredible with me ordering butter chicken multiple times and trying other local dishes. The service and attentiveness of the staff were top notch. I ended up extending my stay for over a week due to the kindness of the staff and the phenomenal comfort and quality of the hotel. It felt like I was staying at a private estate and was part of the family. As a solo female traveler this was a great experience for me. I recommend the massage services as they were out of this world! There is something very special about their massages. However, the pedicure services were acceptable by comparison (even when given by the same treatment provider). I believe they could benefit from some additional training for added comfort to take it to the next level like the massages are. For example, soaking the feet longer, resting the soaking bowl on a stool instead of the ground, two coats of polish and and overcoat, etc. This is just because the massage treatment was world class and the pedicure treatment could be improved to also be world class. That being said, the price was fair and this is not a criticism as much as room for improvement in an establishment that goes above and beyond in every way.
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

This is a beautiful, elegant resort with old world charm.
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review