Raniban Retreat was the best of the 6 locations we have stayed at during our 18 days in Nepal. The location is perfect; close to the city but far enough to be very peaceful. The views are absolutely spectacular, the food was great and the (new) sunset view rooms the best we’ve had. There are some very nice walks from the hotel, to the Shiva Statue, to the Pagoda and all the way to the lake side. They also had just started the sunrise yoga sessions on the roof with Master Ganesh. Very special. Most of all, the people were super friendly and helpful. We should have stayed longer than the 5 days we did.
Frank
lokakuu 2024
I had an incredible stay at Raniban Retreat in Pokhara! The views from the property are absolutely stunning, offering a breathtaking panorama of the surrounding mountains. The food was excellent, with a variety of delicious options that catered to all tastes. What truly stood out, though, was the exceptional staff—they went above and beyond to make sure I felt welcomed and comfortable throughout my stay. Their warm hospitality made the experience even more memorable. If you’re looking for a peaceful retreat with amazing views and top-notch service, I highly recommend Raniban Retreat!
Nathaniel
helmikuu 2025
The staff was great. Everyone was helpful and super friendly - they are also pretty responsive on Booking.com, and on WhatsApp. Our rooms were clean and were cleaned daily. The view, my God, is so stunning, especially on a clear day. You can see Annapurna clearly from the balcony, from the restaurant, from their viewpoint. The view alone makes the trip to Pokhara, and our stay at Raniban worth it.
Zora
joulukuu 2024
The location was amazing - although it was a bit cloudy we still had wonderful views of sunrises and of the Himalayas in the mornings. It was quiet and peaceful and a great place to sit and relax. The staff were very friendly and attentive and the food was home cooked, some sourced from their own plot and very tasty. Our room was clean and comfortable. Would highly recommend it, with proviso stated below.
Mark
marraskuu 2024
Location was incredible with the views over the Himalayas and the peace and quiet to just sit and enjoy nature. The room was also clean and comfy with incredible views over Lake Pokhara. The staff were all excellent and helpful and they gave great recommendations for day trips, arranged taxi pick ups from lakeside as requested, and overall just took really good care of us. It was a really relaxing stay and we enjoyed our time at Raniban a lot.
Ruut
marraskuu 2024
* The Location - on top of the hill amongst the cloud, completely isolated, quiet and once in a lifetime view. * The Staffs - just great, superb helpful and ready to take care.
Gamoh
elokuu 2024
The hotel is what it says - a retreat. Way above Pokhara, between the Peace Pagoda and Shiva temple (both walkable from the hotel). The rooms were great, staff wonderful. We stayed and extra night and moved into a Jacuzzi room which was lovely.
Valerie
marraskuu 2024
Raniban Retreat was the perfect place for us to stay after our long hike. The facilities are great, with amazing rooms and great food in the restaurant. Unfortunately we were very ill during our stay due to the hike and the staff looked after us very well. We really appreciate the efforts of the staff to make sure our stay was comfortable.
Sophie
huhtikuu 2025
Staff were amazing. So helpful. And good natured. The location is great but we had low clouds so didn’t get the amazing views. That’s mountains for you. We did some nice short hikes around the tops. Our room was modern and spacious.
Chris
maaliskuu 2025
Beautiful retreat on the hillside about Phewa Lake and Lakeside Pokhara. We visited during the calmer part of the season with fewer guests and were treated in the best way by the staff. They provided a great support when my fiancé turned ill and were keen on making sure that she was recovering.
Anton
joulukuu 2023