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World Peace Pagoda, 33700 Pokhara, Nepal
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Reviewed: 4 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewAmazing views! Very quiet and worth waking up for the sunrise. Food was good and service was above and beyond.
Dear Ms. Philippa, Greetings from Raniban Retreat! Thank you for your wonderful review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the amazing sunrise views, the peaceful atmosphere, and our attentive service. It is also great to know that you appreciated the food and found your stay truly worthwhile. We look forward to welcoming you back for another relaxing and memorable experience. Best Regards, Raniban Retreat
Dear Ms. Philippa, Greetings from Raniban Retreat! Thank you for your wonderful review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the amazing sunrise views, the peaceful atmosphere, and our attentive service. It is also great to know that… Show more
Reviewed: 15 July 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 29 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
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Verified reviewReviewed: 9 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewOur one-night stay at Raniban Retreat was short but deeply restorative—just the kind of peaceful escape we didn’t know we needed. Perched above Pokhara, this hidden gem offers stunning panoramic views of the Annapurna range, Phewa Lake, and the city below. The moment we arrived, it felt like we had been transported to another world—quiet, calm, and wrapped in the embrace of nature. The retreat is beautifully and tastefully designed to blend seamlessly with its natural surroundings. Winding stone paths, wooden cottages, and lush greenery all contribute to a sense of tranquil isolation that melts away the noise and stress of city living. Even though we were there for just one night, it was more than enough to recharge our social batteries and reconnect with ourselves. The hospitality at Raniban was equally unforgettable. From the start, the team was warm, attentive, and thoughtful. Pradip, the operations manager, made our check-in a breeze and later surprised us with a heartfelt farewell ceremony steeped in Nepali tradition—a touching gesture that left a lasting impression. Rakesh, the manager, was ever-present to ensure everything ran smoothly. A very special mention goes to Asvin, who went out of his way to take care of us throughout our stay. He thoughtfully surprised us with an impromptu candlelight dinner—a magical and unexpected gesture that made our evening extra special. He was always on hand to assist with our questions, and his attentiveness and genuine warmth made us feel incredibly well cared for. The food at Raniban Retreat was another highlight—fresh, organic, and packed with flavor, much of it sourced directly from their own backyard garden. Dining with a view of the Himalayas made every bite feel like a celebration. Despite a minor setback with a piece of broken luggage (damaged during our flight), the staff went above and beyond to help us manage the issue.
Dear Mr. Mithunn, Greetings from Raniban Retreat! Thank you for your truly heartwarming review. We are delighted to hear that your stay, though brief, was a rejuvenating and memorable escape above the clouds. Your beautiful description of the tranquil atmosphere, stunning views, and harmonious design of our retreat captures exactly what we hope each guest experiences. It brings us immense joy to know that our team especially Pradip, Rakesh, and Asvin was able to make your visit so special. The farewell ceremony, the impromptu candlelight dinner, and the attentive care you received are all reflections of the heartfelt hospitality we strive to offer. Your appreciation means a great deal to all of us. We’re also glad you enjoyed our fresh and organic cuisine, complemented by the breathtaking views of the Annapurna range. Thank you for highlighting the team’s support with your luggage issue as well—we’re always here to help in any way we can. We sincerely hope to welcome you back for a longer, equally magical stay in the future. Best Regards, Raniban Retreat
Dear Mr. Mithunn, Greetings from Raniban Retreat! Thank you for your truly heartwarming review. We are delighted to hear that your stay, though brief, was a rejuvenating and memorable escape above the clouds. Your beautiful description of… Show more
Reviewed: 2 June 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 29 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewThe view is incredible and the staff was always making sure the experience was perfect !
Dear Ms. Ophelie, Greetings from Raniban Retreat! Thank you for your perfect rating and kind words. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the incredible view and found your stay to be an authentic and peaceful retreat. It’s wonderful to know our team helped make your experience truly special we’re always here to ensure our guests feel cared for. We hope to welcome you back for another serene and memorable stay. Best Regards, Raniban Retreat
Dear Ms. Ophelie, Greetings from Raniban Retreat! Thank you for your perfect rating and kind words. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the incredible view and found your stay to be an authentic and peaceful retreat. It’s wonderful t… Show more
Reviewed: 24 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewgreat stay after trekkings!
Dear Ms. Helena, Greetings from Raniban Retreat! Thank you for your lovely review. We’re so glad to hear that you had a great stay with us after your trekking adventures. It’s wonderful to know you found comfort and value in your time here, and that our team made your experience even better. We hope to welcome you back for more relaxation and breathtaking views in the future. Best Regards, Raniban Retreat
Dear Ms. Helena, Greetings from Raniban Retreat! Thank you for your lovely review. We’re so glad to hear that you had a great stay with us after your trekking adventures. It’s wonderful to know you found comfort and value in your time her… Show more
Reviewed: 13 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewvery nice location and very friendly staff!
Dear Mr. Matthias, Greetings from Raniban Retreat! Thank you for your perfect rating and kind words. We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our beautiful location and found our staff to be very friendly. Your appreciation means a lot to us and inspires our team to continue providing exceptional service. We look forward to welcoming you back to the serenity of Raniban Retreat in the future. Best Regards, Raniban Retreat
Dear Mr. Matthias, Greetings from Raniban Retreat! Thank you for your perfect rating and kind words. We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our beautiful location and found our staff to be very friendly. Your appreciation means a lot to … Show more
Reviewed: 13 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewMarvelous location and really friendly staff!
Dear Mr. Matthias, Greetings from Raniban Retreat! Thank you once again for your wonderful feedback and perfect ratings. We are thrilled that you found our location marvelous and our staff genuinely friendly. Your continued appreciation encourages us to keep providing an exceptional experience in nature’s tranquility. We hope to welcome you back to Raniban Retreat very soon. Best Regards, Raniban Retreat
Dear Mr. Matthias, Greetings from Raniban Retreat! Thank you once again for your wonderful feedback and perfect ratings. We are thrilled that you found our location marvelous and our staff genuinely friendly. Your continued appreciation e… Show more
Reviewed: 5 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
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Verified reviewReviewed: 1 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewThis hotel is at the top of a hill that overlooks Pokhara. The property is gorgeous with butterflies and birds and so many flowers. It is the perfect place to get far from the madding crowd for quiet and reflection. The pool was great for cooling off. It is extremely quiet. The staff were always eager to assist in anyway to make your stay as great as possible. I was worried the food would be bad based on other reviews but i thought the food on demand was good and reasonably priced. Felt extremely safe to stay here as a solo woman traveler and overall I would highly recommend this stay.
The location is both a blessing and a curse. To get to Raniban Retreat, you must go up a very steep and curvy road with a lot of blind spots. If you want to go to Pokhara central to get a massage or shop, it is certainly an endeavor. Taking the taxi back to the retreat at night was one of the scariest things I’ve done as the road is challenging and there is very little light. The food is overall ok, but I think the breakfast buffet was quite disappointing, overall stale, and could be much improved. WiFi is a little spotty in the rooms and the electricity was a little weird, sometimes my things would charge other times not.
Dear Ms. Mara, Greetings from Raniban Retreat! Thank you for taking the time to share such a thoughtful and detailed review. We are pleased to hear that you appreciated the tranquility of our hilltop location, the beauty of the surrounding nature, and the sense of safety during your solo stay. It's wonderful to know you found our staff helpful and enjoyed the pool and à la carte meals. We also appreciate your constructive feedback regarding the breakfast buffet, road conditions, Wi-Fi, and power reliability. We recognize these areas for improvement and will work on enhancing the overall guest experience, especially the breakfast quality and technical consistency in our rooms. Your comments about the nighttime road conditions are well noted, and we are exploring ways to make access safer and more comfortable for our guests. We’re grateful for your recommendation and hope to welcome you back for an even better stay. Best Regards, Raniban Retreat
Dear Ms. Mara, Greetings from Raniban Retreat! Thank you for taking the time to share such a thoughtful and detailed review. We are pleased to hear that you appreciated the tranquility of our hilltop location, the beauty of the surroundin… Show more
Reviewed: 29 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewAmazing location. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Great spot to relax.
Laundry service too expensive.
Dear Ms. Carla, Greetings from Raniban Retreat! Thank you for your kind review. We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed our peaceful location and found our team to be friendly and helpful. It’s wonderful to know that our retreat provided you with a relaxing and rejuvenating experience in Pokhara. We appreciate your feedback regarding the laundry service and will certainly review our pricing to ensure better value for our guests. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back soon. Best Regards, Raniban Retreat
Dear Ms. Carla, Greetings from Raniban Retreat! Thank you for your kind review. We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed our peaceful location and found our team to be friendly and helpful. It’s wonderful to know that our retreat provided you … Show more
Reviewed: 26 April 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewExcellent
More International
Dear Mr. Biju, Greetings from Raniban Retreat! Thank you for sharing your wonderful feedback. We are thrilled to know that you found our staff, cleanliness, location, facilities, comfort, and value for money to be excellent. Your kind words truly motivate us to continue providing the best service possible. We have also taken note of your feedback on the Wi-Fi and will strive to enhance this aspect for an even better experience in the future. We look forward to welcoming you back to Raniban Retreat for another memorable stay. Best Regards, Raniban Retreat
Dear Mr. Biju, Greetings from Raniban Retreat! Thank you for sharing your wonderful feedback. We are thrilled to know that you found our staff, cleanliness, location, facilities, comfort, and value for money to be excellent. Your kind wor… Show more
Reviewed: 6 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 5 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewThe environment and all the staff are perfectly friendly .
Dear Mr. Man Chee Hoong, Greetings from Raniban Retreat! Thank you for your wonderful review. We are thrilled to hear that you had a pleasant experience with us and that you found our environment and staff to be friendly and welcoming. Your kind words about the cleanliness, comfort, and value for money mean a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable stay in the future. Best Regards, Raniban Retreat
Dear Mr. Man Chee Hoong, Greetings from Raniban Retreat! Thank you for your wonderful review. We are thrilled to hear that you had a pleasant experience with us and that you found our environment and staff to be friendly and welcoming. Yo… Show more
Reviewed: 3 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewRaniban 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.
Dear Ms. Sophie, Greetings from Raniban Retreat! Thank you for your kind review. We are delighted to hear that our facilities, rooms, and restaurant met your expectations. We are truly sorry to hear that you were unwell during your stay, but we are glad that our staff could take good care of you. Your appreciation of their efforts means a lot to us, and we are grateful for your kind words. We hope you have fully recovered and look forward to welcoming you back for another stay in the future. Best Regards, Raniban Retreat
Dear Ms. Sophie, Greetings from Raniban Retreat! Thank you for your kind review. We are delighted to hear that our facilities, rooms, and restaurant met your expectations. We are truly sorry to hear that you were unwell during your stay, … Show more
Reviewed: 19 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 8 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewStaff 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.
Not much. Perhaps the restaurant is a little tired and small menu. The spa was closed when we were there sadly.
Dear Mr. Chris, Greetings from Raniban Retreat! Thank you for sharing your experience. We are delighted that you found our staff to be amazing, helpful, and friendly. It’s wonderful to hear that you enjoyed our hilltop location and took advantage of the nearby hiking opportunities, even though the clouds obscured the views during your stay. As you said that’s mountains for you! We appreciate your feedback regarding the restaurant and menu selection and will certainly consider improvements. We regret that the spa was closed during your visit, and we hope you’ll have the opportunity to experience it on your next stay. We look forward to welcoming you back for another relaxing retreat! Best Regards, Raniban Retreat
Dear Mr. Chris, Greetings from Raniban Retreat! Thank you for sharing your experience. We are delighted that you found our staff to be amazing, helpful, and friendly. It’s wonderful to hear that you enjoyed our hilltop location and took a… Show more
Reviewed: 19 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewThe staff was absolutely amazing. The place offers a nice view of downtown Pokhara and probably the mountain on clear day, witch i was not able to see because of clouds. Bed was confortable and bathroom is of a good size with separate shower, hot water is available.
The room as no warm touch to it. No table light for smooth atmosphere at night, only ceiling spotlights and no on off button accessible from bed. No place to lay your luggage. You can use the big cupboard, but that men's to take all your close out. Otherwise you need to let your suitcase on the floor and it looks like a mess. The room and hotel could use better decor to make it feel more like Nepali warm atmosphere. I had the room with jacuzzi. I was expecting a lot better for the price. The jacuzzi is very small, I was not able to lay fully down ( I am 6 feets) with made it less relaxing. It takes forever to fill and by the time it gets full the water in the tub is cold. I had to use a basket to fill it up using the bathroom shower, witch was very annoying. The jets are barely working and at one point in the night, after maybe 30 mins there was no more hot water to refill the bath.i had to go to the bathroom with the basket to get hot water. Terrible experience. That been said, if it was working properly the view from the tub at night over the city is absolutely amazing. Just too bad the accommodation is lacking in that way. The food was average, expensive and tasteless for 3 out of 5 meals that was taken. I chose that place for the retreat as I wanted to unwind and relax, no noise from the city. There was no massage available, no spa services and there is a lot of road noise. At night you can also ear the city music from the room i was in. For me it was nothing like a Retreat. I unfortunately did not appreciate my time there and I moved out sooner then expected.
Dear Mr. Vincent! Greetings from Raniban Retreat! Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're truly sorry to hear that your stay did not meet your expectations. While we're glad that you found our staff amazing and enjoyed the view, we deeply apologize for the issues you experienced with the room and the jacuzzi. Your comments are valuable, and we will certainly look into improving the amenities and décor to create a warmer and more inviting atmosphere for our guests. We also regret that you were disappointed with the food and the noise levels. Our team will work on ensuring better soundproofing and a more relaxing environment for future guests. We are also in the process of reviewing our spa and wellness offerings to ensure they align with the needs of those seeking a peaceful retreat. We appreciate your feedback and hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for a more fulfilling experience. Best Regards, Raniban Retreat
Dear Mr. Vincent! Greetings from Raniban Retreat! Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're truly sorry to hear that your stay did not meet your expectations. While we're glad that you found our staff amazing and enjoyed the view… Show more
Reviewed: 17 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewInsecure as the staff tends to pick through the doors and windows at night.
No privacy at all. One of the staff is sick in mind.
Dear Mr. Pratap, Greetings from Raniban Retreat! We are deeply concerned to hear about your experience and take such matters very seriously. The privacy and security of our guests are of utmost importance to us. We sincerely apologize for any discomfort caused and will immediately investigate this issue to ensure strict adherence to our hospitality standards. If you could provide us with more details regarding your concerns, we would appreciate the opportunity to address them thoroughly. Please feel free to reach out to us directly. Best Regards, Raniban Retreat
Dear Mr. Pratap, Greetings from Raniban Retreat! We are deeply concerned to hear about your experience and take such matters very seriously. The privacy and security of our guests are of utmost importance to us. We sincerely apologize for… Show more
Reviewed: 3 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewEverything
300 meters off road
Dear Ms. Jeny, Greetings from Raniban Retreat! Thank you for your excellent rating and wonderful feedback. We are delighted that you found everything to your satisfaction, from our staff and cleanliness to the comfort and facilities. Your kind words mean a lot to us. We appreciate your note about the off-road access and hope the breathtaking views and peaceful ambiance made the journey worthwhile. We look forward to welcoming you back for another relaxing retreat. Best Regards, Raniban Retreat
Dear Ms. Jeny, Greetings from Raniban Retreat! Thank you for your excellent rating and wonderful feedback. We are delighted that you found everything to your satisfaction, from our staff and cleanliness to the comfort and facilities. Your… Show more
Reviewed: 2 February 2025 · Stayed in December 2024
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