Gokarna Forest Resort - Tranquil Haven In Kathmandu

$$$$||View on mapKathmandu, NepalRajnikung, Gokarna, Thali - P.O. Box 20498, Kathmandu, Nepal|
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Gokarna Forest Resort - Tranquil Haven In Kathmandu
Rajnikung, Gokarna, Thali - P.O. Box 20498, Kathmandu, Nepal·View on map
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Overall Score
Very good
7.9Very good
Location8.9
Staff8.9
Free WiFi8.7
Comfort8.5
Cleanliness8.4
Who stays here
Families37%
Couples29%
Groups14%
Solo11%

Overview

Overall Score
Very good
7.9Very good
Location8.9
Staff8.9
Free WiFi8.7
Comfort8.5
Cleanliness8.4
Who stays here
Families37%
Couples29%
Groups14%
Solo11%

5-star forest retreat with South Asia's only bentgrass golf course

Golf & Grounds

Gokarna Forest Resort Kathmandu sits on a 470-acre sanctuary that includes an 18-hole golf course with bentgrass greens, the only one of its kind in South and Southeast Asia. The course is set within a protected forest that was once a royal retreat, offering a landscape with deer and monkeys as regular visitors. Guests can book a guided nature walk through the 500 acres of ancient woodland, with expert-led tours of historical sites and local temples available.

Dining & Cuisine

Gokarna Forest Resort Kathmandu operates 4 dining options, including the Club House Restaurant that serves Chinese and Thai cuisine by the golf course. The Durbar Restaurant offers all-day dining and a breakfast buffet with a wide choice of food cooked to order, including Dosa and Masala tea. The Pool Bar provides drinks, and the 8848 restaurant offers continental menu options with dishes like shrimp pasta and chicken with wine.

Wellness & Activities

The Harmony Spa at Gokarna Forest Resort Kathmandu offers Ayurvedic therapies, Himalayan stone therapy, and signature massages in a facility that includes a hammam, steam room, and indoor swimming pool. Guests can book body treatments, facials, manicures, and yoga classes, with spa packages available. Outside, the 470-acre property provides bicycle rental, bike tours, hiking, and cooking classes, plus a kids' club and children's playground.

Accommodations & Business

Rooms at Gokarna Forest Resort Kathmandu Nepal are spacious with large windows, Nepali-style decoration, and tiled or wooden flooring, with some offering a terrace and views of the forest. The hotel provides 24-hour front desk service, currency exchange, and express check-in/check-out, plus meeting and banquet facilities for corporate retreats. Business groups can use the business center, fax/photocopying services, and the on-site ATM, while the property also offers electric vehicle charging stations and accessible parking.

Location & Access

Gokarna Forest Resort Kathmandu is located 6 miles from Tribhuvan International Airport, set within the Kathmandu Valley and surrounded by 400 acres of protected woodland. The hotel is close to Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Narayanhiti Palace Museum, and the Garden of Dreams, with expert-guided tours of historical sites and local temples available. A shuttle service is offered, and the property provides accessible parking and an electric vehicle charging station.

  • Golf: 18-hole course with bentgrass greens, the only one in South and Southeast Asia
  • Grounds: 470-acre sanctuary with ancient forest and wildlife
  • Dining: 4 on-site restaurants including Club House and Durbar
  • Wellness: Harmony Spa with hammam, steam room, and indoor pool
  • Activities: Guided nature walks, cycling, cooking classes, and kids' club
  • Location: 6 miles from Tribhuvan International Airport, near Bhaktapur Durbar Square
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 14:00-23:59
until 12:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the hotel rooms for free.
Other information
Breakfast
A full breakfast is served at the price of USD 15.0 per person. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
Hindi
Building
Number of rooms:100
Former name
Le Meridien
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Rooms and availability

King Suite
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
Club Twin Room
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Single beds1 Double bed
  • Garden view
  • Shower
  • Heating
Premier Queen Suite
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Queen Size Bed1 King Size Bed
  • Shower
  • Heating
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Facilities

Main facilities

Free Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi in rooms

Free parking
24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Babysitting

Babysitting/Child services

Swimming pool

Indoor swimming pool

Air conditioning
Facilities for kids

Children's play area

Kids club

Children's menu

Cribs

Private beach

Sun loungers

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness center
  • Hiking
  • Cycling
  • Badminton
  • Golf course
  • Pool tables
  • Yoga class

Services

  • Paid shuttle service
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Car rental
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Picnic area/ Tables
  • Dinner
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Business center
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cribs
  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Children's menu
  • Children's play area
  • Kids club

Spa & Leisure

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Sun loungers
  • Garden area
  • BBQ facilities
  • Spa & wellness center
  • Sauna
  • Turkish bath
  • Steam room
  • Jacuzzi
  • Manicure
  • Waxing
  • Body scrub
  • Facial
  • Treatment room
  • Body wraps
  • Massage
  • Make up services

Room view

  • Garden view
  • Courtyard view
  • Forest view

Room features

  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Parquet floor
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Essential information about Gokarna Forest Resort - Tranquil Haven In Kathmandu

💵 Lowest room price 105 US$
📏 Distance to center 4.5 mi
✈️ Distance to airport 4.4 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Tribhuvan, KTM

Location

Rajnikung, Gokarna, Thali - P.O. Box 20498, Kathmandu, Nepal
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Rajnikung, Gokarna, Thali - P.O. Box 20498, Kathmandu, Nepal
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