Raniban Retreat

Raniban Retreat Reviews

Raniban Retreat

World Peace Pagoda Access 2nd Rd, Pokhara, Gandaki, 33700, NepalSee Hotel Details
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9.2/10
Great
56 review
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Location9.2
Amenities9.0
Service9.2
Cleanliness9.2
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travel-with-me
Sunrise Premium View
Stayed in Dec 2024
Couple
23 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Feb 7, 2025
This resort is such a hidden gem! We were lucky enough to get a sunrise view of the mountains despite the cloudy weather. Aside from the fantastic views, the service at Raniban Retreat was 5 star - the staff were so friendly and always available to assist. The room was spacious, the food was great and the swimming pool was open (in winter!) so I could enjoy a cold plunge! We would definitely stay here again.
Response from Property: Dear Guest,Greetings from Raniban Retreat!Thank you for your wonderful review. We are delighted that you found our retreat to be a hidden gem and that you were able to experience the stunning sunrise views despite the cloudy weather. It’s fantastic to hear that our team’s hospitality, the spacious room, delicious food, and even the wintertime pool added to your enjoyable stay.We truly appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you back for another unforgettable experience!Best Regards,Raniban Retreat
Molly Rose
Sunrise Premium View
Stayed in Nov 2024
Solo traveler
16 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Dec 27, 2024
Unbeatable view in Pokhara! So relaxing and peaceful. This hotel exceeded my expectations. Staff are so kind and attentive, food and drinks are also great. This is the perfect relaxing retreat
6/10
Response from Property: Dear Ms. Rose,Greetings from Raniban Retreat!Thank you for your perfect review and for sharing such wonderful feedback. We are delighted to know that you enjoyed the unbeatable views, the relaxing and peaceful atmosphere, and the attentive service from our team.It brings us immense joy to exceed your expectations and provide you with a retreat that left such a positive impression. Your compliments about the food and drinks are much appreciated, and we are thrilled that you found everything to your liking.We look forward to welcoming you back for another relaxing and memorable stay.Best Regards,Raniban Retreat
Rijal6654
Mountain View Cottage
Stayed in Oct 2024
Couple
1 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Nov 30, 2024
Overall excellent
Response from Property: Dear Mr. Rijal,Greetings from Raniban Retreat!Thank you for your outstanding review and perfect rating. We are thrilled to know that you had an excellent stay and appreciated the surroundings, amenities, cleanliness, and our service.Your kind words inspire us to continue delivering memorable experiences to our guests. We look forward to hosting you again for another serene and enjoyable retreat.Best Regards,Raniban Retreat
Rahail Patel
Mountain View Cottage
Stayed in Mar 2025
Solo traveler
3 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Apr 13, 2025
Great views, but a little difficult to get to
Response from Property: Dear Mr. Patel,Greetings from Raniban Retreat!Thank you for your perfect rating and kind words. We’re thrilled that you enjoyed the breathtaking mountain views and found our surroundings, amenities, cleanliness, and service to your satisfaction.We understand the journey to reach us can be a bit challenging, but we hope the tranquility and natural beauty made it well worth the effort. Your feedback is greatly appreciated, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another peaceful escape.Best Regards,Raniban Retreat
Guest User
Sunrise Premium View
Stayed in Nov 2024
Solo traveler
19 review
9.0/10
Great
Posted on Dec 7, 2024
The hotel is on the mountain, near the Peace Pagoda, and the scenery is one of the best in Pokhara. But at the same time, this location is a bit remote, and a one-way taxi ride costs more than 1,000, which is suitable for retreat practice. There are not many staff in the store, but they are very enthusiastic and will help you arrange breakfast, lunch and dinner. The only drawback is that the room was not cleaned during the 2 nights I stayed. 
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Response from Property: Dear Guest,Greetings from Raniban Retreat!Thank you for your feedback and for choosing to stay with us. We’re delighted you enjoyed the breathtaking views from our location near the Peace Stupa, which truly makes us one of the best in Pokhara for serenity and natural beauty.We appreciate your kind words about our staff and meal arrangements. However, we apologize for the oversight regarding room cleaning during your stay. This is not our standard, and we will address this with our team to ensure better service in the future.Thank you for highlighting our peaceful and secluded location; we hope it provided the perfect retreat for relaxation and reflection. We look forward to hosting you again for a more seamless experience.Best Regards,Raniban Retreat
Guest User
Sunrise Premium View With Jacuzzi
Stayed in Jan 2025
Couple
3 review
9.0/10
Great
Posted on Feb 18, 2025
Everything was great except the location and WiFi
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Response from Property: Dear Guest!Greetings from Raniban Retreat!Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the amenities, cleanliness, and our service. However, we regret that the location and WiFi did not meet your expectations. We understand that location can be an important factor for some guests, and we strive to provide a peaceful environment away from the city’s hustle and bustle, which may be a bit more isolated for those seeking more immediate access to urban areas.Regarding the Wi-Fi, we will work to improve the connectivity for a better experience in the future.We appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back for another stay.Best Regards,Raniban Retreat
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Mountain View Cottage
Stayed in Oct 2024
Solo traveler
1 review
9.5/10
Amazing
Posted on Jan 16, 2025
The location is not easy to reach, but the scenery is superb, suitable for a leisurely vacation and the enjoyment of independence!
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Response from Property: Dear Guest,Greetings from Raniban Retreat!Thank you for sharing your experience. We are delighted that you found the scenery at our retreat to be superb and appreciated the tranquil atmosphere perfect for a leisurely vacation.We understand that reaching our location can be a bit challenging, but we believe the breathtaking views and serene environment make it all worthwhile. Your feedback inspires us to continue providing a unique and peaceful retreat for our guests.We look forward to welcoming you back for another refreshing and independent getaway.Best Regards,Raniban Retreat
xiaosiii
Mountain View Cottage
Stayed in Jul 2024
Family
29 review
8.5/10
Very Good
Posted on Sep 16, 2024
Although we went there during the rainy season, the scenery is really unbeatable when we are lucky. We stayed in the mountains for 10 days and 9 nights. Snow-capped mountains, sea of ​​clouds, rainbows, sunset glow, morning mist, sea of ​​clouds, Phewa Lake, Pokhara City, and Peace Pagoda can all be enjoyed without leaving home. It is a visual feast. The hotel also has a swimming pool, but it is a little mini. The hotel service staff are also very patient and meticulous. Of course, there are also disadvantages. Except for the sunrise room, the other rooms are already relatively old, and there is no wardrobe inside. There are insects in the room (inevitable in the mountains). There are also frequent power outages (short-term power outages, not for a long time). In addition, the transportation is not very convenient. You have to book a car to go up and down the mountain. It usually takes about half an hour to wait for the car to come up.
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6/17
Response from Property: Dear Ms. Xiaosiii,Greetings from Raniban Retreat!Thank you for taking the time to share such a detailed review of your stay with us. We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the breathtaking mountain views and the natural beauty surrounding our retreat. It sounds like you experienced the full range of Pokhara’s scenic wonders from snowcapped peaks to misty sunrises right from the comfort of your cottage. We’re also glad that our team provided attentive and thoughtful service throughout your stay.We appreciate your feedback on the amenities, as well as your understanding regarding the challenges of being in a remote mountain location. We will certainly take your comments into consideration as we work to enhance the experience for our guests, including updates to our rooms and exploring options for improved transport.Thank you again for choosing Raniban Retreat, and we hope to welcome you back for another memorable mountain escape.Best Regards,Raniban Retreat
Guest User
Sunrise Premium View With Jacuzzi
Stayed in Nov 2024
Business traveler
7 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Feb 14, 2025
Beautiful view, good breakfast, great service
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Response from Property: Dear Guest,Greetings from Raniban Retreat!Thank you for your kind words and perfect rating. We are delighted that you enjoyed the beautiful surroundings, our breakfast offerings, and the warm service from our team. Your appreciation means a lot to us!We look forward to welcoming you back for another serene and memorable stay.Best Regards,Raniban Retreat
Guest User
Mountain View Cottage
Stayed in Jul 2024
Family
3 review
9.0/10
Great
Posted on Sep 18, 2024
The view is excellent, and you can see all the snow-capped mountains when the weather is good
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Response from Property: Dear Guest!Greetings from Raniban Retreat!Thank you for your review. We are thrilled that you enjoyed the stunning views from our Mountain View Cottage, especially on clear days when the snow-capped mountains are visible. It’s wonderful to hear that you were pleased with the cleanliness and service during your stay. We appreciate your feedback regarding the amenities and will work on enhancing them to provide an even better experience for our guests.We hope to welcome you back for another serene and scenic stay!Best Regards,Raniban Retreat
Oubo
Mountain View Cottage
Stayed in Feb 2024
Couple
14 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Apr 16, 2024
The service is very good, you can see the Fishtail Peak and the Annapurna Snow Mountain Group
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Response from Property: Dear Ms. Oubo,Greetings from Raniban Retreat!Thank you for your wonderful review. We’re thrilled that you had a perfect experience with us, enjoying the breathtaking views of Machhapuchre and the Annapurna Mountain range. It’s great to know that our service made your stay even more enjoyable.We look forward to welcoming you back for another serene and memorable mountain retreat.Best Regards,Raniban Retreat
daiki_rikimaru
Stayed in Apr 2025
Solo traveler
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on May 5, 2025
All the staff were very kind and flexibly responded to my requests. The food was also very delicious! The water pressure and temperature of the shower were sufficient and very comfortable. Just relaxing at the hotel and looking at the view was satisfying.
Response from Property: Dear Mr. Rikimaru, Greetings from Raniban Retreat! Thank you for your wonderful review. We are so pleased to hear that you had an amazing stay and that our team was able to assist you with kindness and flexibility. It's great to know you enjoyed the delicious food, comfortable shower, and the breathtaking views from the retreat. We’re glad your time with us was both relaxing and fulfilling, and we look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Best Regards, Raniban Retreat
Jaimito D
Stayed in Sep 2024
Couple
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Oct 23, 2024
Great, Great, Great !! Service, personal, food, vibe and yes.. Best views and sunrise in your life !! Service of the stuff, the Yoga Master, the silence, and views 360° !! A place to return one more time. In the top of mountains looking forward Pokhara
Response from Property: Dear AimToGoDorin, Greetings from Raniban Retreat! Thank you for your enthusiastic and glowing review. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the service, food, ambiance, and the incredible 360° views, including the breathtaking sunrise. It’s wonderful that the serenity and our Yoga Master contributed to making your stay so memorable. Your kind words mean a lot to us, and we would be delighted to welcome you back to experience the magic of Raniban Retreat once again. Best Regards, Raniban Retreat
X Z
Stayed in Sep 2024
Traveling with friends
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Oct 12, 2024
Very good value hotel,excellent view on top of the mountain, we have shot a lot of photos here. And service is very good. Also restaurant is good, food is delicious. The location is in the mountains, a little far from center, but it is well worth to live there
Response from Property: Dear Ms. X Z, Greetings from Raniban Retreat! Thank you for your kind review. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the stunning mountain views and took many memorable photos during your stay. It is also wonderful to know that you found our service and food to your satisfaction. While our location is indeed a bit removed from the city center, we are glad that you found the serene setting to be well worth the visit. We hope to welcome you back for another delightful experience in the mountains. Best Regards, Raniban Retreat
swati t
Stayed in Sep 2024
Family
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Oct 2, 2024
This is truly one of the best place if you are looking to have an extraordinary experience . First, the view is majestic with Lake, Himalayas, Hills and Pokhara city. Secondly, all the staffs will go above and beyond to make sure your needs are met. You will leave relaxed and rejuvenated. Lastly, the food is amazing . It tastes delicious and super fresh. Lots of compliment to the Chef and thankful to entire team of Raniban Retreat.
Response from Property: Dear Ms. Swati, Greetings from Raniban Retreat! Thank you so much for sharing your incredible experience. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the majestic views of the lake, Himalayas, hills, and Pokhara city. It’s wonderful to know that our team was able to go above and beyond to make your stay memorable. We will certainly pass along your compliments to the chef and the entire team. It’s feedback like yours that inspires us to continue delivering exceptional service. We look forward to welcoming you back for another relaxing and rejuvenating stay. Best Regards, Raniban Retreat