Immerse yourself in the heart of Tharu Villages at Chitwan Gaida Lodge, where family-friendly adventures await. Enjoy a delicious breakfast, unwind on the garden's lush grounds or explore the playground with your little ones. With free WiFi and convenient perks like bike rentals and limo service, this lodge offers an unforgettable experience.
Chitwan National Park, Sauraha-2, Park Entrance, Sauraha, 44204
What's nearby
Wildlife Display & Information Centre - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Tharu Cultural Museum - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
Elephant Breeding Centre - 14 min drive - 5.6 km
Bis Hazari Lake - 22 min drive - 14.6 km
Harihar Temple - 29 min drive - 22.4 km
Getting around
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Free shopping center shuttle
Beach shuttle (surcharge)
Casino shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Jungle Pub - 8 min walk
Art Cafe - 15 min walk
Royal Kitchen Restaurant - 12 min walk
Lions Den - 3 min drive
Rapti - 7 min walk
About this property
Chitwan Gaida Lodge
Chitwan Gaida Lodge offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Chitwan National Park. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Other features include a snack bar/deli, a terrace, and a garden.
Languages
English
At a glance
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Hotel size
35 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 11 AM
Express check-in/out available
Check-out time is noon
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Special check-in instructions
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
No cribs (infant beds)
Babysitting*
Supervised childcare*
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Onsite RV/bus/truck parking (fees apply)
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Transfers
Airport shuttle*
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Offsite
Beach shuttle*
Free shopping center shuttle
Casino shuttle*
DONE
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free breakfast
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Barbecue grills
Room service (limited hours)
Snack bar/deli
Traveling with children
Playground
Supervised childcare (surcharge)
What to do
Beach shuttle (surcharge)
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Safari nearby
Working away
Business center
Meeting rooms
Computer station
Conference center
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Limo or town car service
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free grocery shopping service
Hair salon
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Beach shuttle (surcharge)
Bicycle rentals
Facilities
ATM/banking
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Library
Mosquito nets
Banquet hall
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Electric kettle
Slippers
Washer and dryer
Sleep well
Soundproofed rooms
What to enjoy
Balcony
Individually furnished and decorated
Separate living room
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shower only
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer (on request)
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free newspapers
Free WiFi
Phone
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Beach shuttle and casino shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Children & extra beds
In-room babysitting is available for an extra charge
Supervised childcare is available for an extra charge
Policies
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
This property does not have elevators.
Also known as
Chitwan Gaida
Chitwan Gaida Lodge
Chitwan Gaida Lodge Sauraha
Chitwan Gaida Sauraha
Gaida Lodge
Gaida Lodge Chitwan
Chitwan Gaida Lodge Lodge
Chitwan Gaida Lodge Sauraha
Chitwan Gaida Lodge Lodge Sauraha
Frequently asked questions
Does Chitwan Gaida Lodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Chitwan Gaida Lodge 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.
Are pets allowed at Chitwan Gaida Lodge?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Chitwan Gaida Lodge?
Yes, there's free self parking. RV/bus/truck parking is available.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Chitwan Gaida Lodge?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Chitwan Gaida Lodge?
Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 11 AM. Check-out time is noon. Express check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Chitwan Gaida Lodge and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking. Additional recreation nearby includes safari tours. Enjoy amenities like a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Chitwan Gaida Lodge?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
Does Chitwan Gaida Lodge have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony.
What's the area around Chitwan Gaida Lodge like?
Chitwan Gaida Lodge is in Tharu Villages, a short 12-minute walk from Chitwan National Park.
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Chitwan Gaida Lodge Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very Good
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8.2/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
9.6/10
Amenities
8.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
4/10 Fair
May 24, 2024
Karen
Karen, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 24, 2024
Super rapport qualité prix
enzo
enzo, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 7, 2023
Perfect location in chitwan for accessing the national park and river. 10minute walk to the shops and restaurants although we ate at the lodge a few times as this was ideal.
Clean and comfortable rooms.
Staff were friendly and very helpful. They arranged us a walking safari with a very experienced local guide, just me my partner and another guide (i highly recommended this small group/personal option, a lot of the other groups we encountered were larger). They also organised a jeep safari with the same guy whos experience is second to none. Breakfast was included, this was good and they provided us with a sufficient pack up lunch for the safari. Cost of the accommodation and the excursions were excellent. Highly recommend, we would definitely stay here again on our next visit
Lauren
Lauren, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 14, 2020
Beautiful garden area, delicious and inexpensive restaurant. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, I really enjoyed chatting with Tika who runs the place.
A free Tharu stick dance was performed a couple of times during my stay, which was a nice interesting bonus. Everyone was happy to talk about (and knowledgeable of) local wildlife and where/how to see it.
Verified traveler
5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 19, 2019
Verified traveler
7-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 19, 2019
Our hotel manager, Tika, was extremely helpful. We were in Sauraha for a conference and he was able to accommodate a colleague of ours at short notice. Hotel arranged a walking tour of Chitwan NP and it was a great experience. Breakfast was provided (eggs, toast, fruit/veg) and staff were attentive. Showers had hot water, fans and mosquito nets. Area is a great location to see a Rhino early morning/late at night!
Verified traveler
7-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 3, 2019
Loved it!
We really liked our stay at the Gaia Lodge. The owner is an ornithologist who took us on evening walk, where we spotted many animals thanks to his enthusiasm. The staff was very friendly and helpful, and arranged all our excusions for a good price - and with good guides. A definite recommendation!
Geiske
Geiske, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 8, 2019
More like a tropical holiday place of the past than the block hotels of today. Serene, god value, charming.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 21, 2019
Verified traveler
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 29, 2019
Brilliant staff and organisation of wildlife trip.
David
David, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 9, 2019
Eirik
Eirik, 4-night trip
4/10 Fair
Dec 9, 2018
Anton
Anton, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Jun 25, 2018
Service déplorable
L'hôtel est très bien placé, proche du parc. Il y a de l'eau chaude et des moustiquaires. Les chambres sont assez spacieuses, je conseillerais celles des étages qui sentent moins la moisissure. Le service que nous avons reçu en revanche était absolument déplorable, peut-être par manque de formation et apparemment en l'absence du responsable de l'hôtel, nous avons été mal accueillis, nous n'avons pas pu obtenir une chabre correspondant aux spécificités de notre réservation alors que l'hôtel était vide, nous avons dû demander 4 fois à ce que quelqu'un vienne réparer la climatisation sans succès, etc... Je ne recommande donc pas du tout cet établissement, il y en a d'autres autour tenus par des personnes beaucoup plus agréables.
Héloïse
Héloïse, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 28, 2018
Séjour enchanteur avec personnel très accommodant
Incroyable séjour de 4 jours passé au Gaida Lodge à proximité directe du chitwan park.
Le personnnel nous accueilli avec chaleur par un jus de fruit dès notre arrivée.
Le lodge nous a organisé pour nous toutes les activités en lien avec le parc afin de nous faciliter la vie.
Restaurant très bon avec des tarifs très raisonnables.
Chambre avec moustiquaire et nombreuses prises our recharger les appareils électroniques.
Petit bémol cependant, les robinets de la douche et du lavabo ne fonctionnaient pas très bien.
Edouard
8/10 Very good
Jan 11, 2018
Quiet and great location for me.
Overall hotel was great for me. Outside of town just enough to be quiet but easy walk to whatever you need. Also can enter buffer zone and walk along the river by passing thru elephant corrals just across the street. Food was fine, and good price. There seem to be a variety of rooms with different comforts but hard to tell. I was on the top floor which is great for sitting in balcony and relaxing. Cold here in winter. Some rooms have heat. This website lists lots of amenities that certainly don’t exist at this lodge but didn’t effect my stay.
Verified traveler
5-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 19, 2017
Le rapport qualité prix du Gaïda lodge est parfait. Le jardin et ses hamacs sont très agréables. Nous avons dormi dans le bâtiment du fond, au dernier étage. La chambre était jolie et l'ambiance au coucher du soleil tres appréciable ! (Chambre Oriolle)
Le petit déjeuner est un peu long à être servi, mais nous n'étions pas à Chitwan pour être presssés!
Théo
Théo, 3-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
2/10 Poor
Mar 15, 2017
Leider nicht so wie erwartet...
Das erste Zimmer welches mir angeboten wurde, war sehr dunkel und hat sehr modrig und unangenehm gerochen. Das zweiter angebotene Zimmer, war wesentlich freundlicher. Allerdings war die Decke im Badezimmer voller kleiner Motten und das Badezimmer war immer feucht und hatte nasse Wände. Die Betten waren sehr hart und hatten kein Lattenrost. Es müsste mal gründlich gereinigt werden und nicht nur oberflächlich. Im Zimmer hangen viele Spinnweben und es war sehr staubig. Zimmerservice (neue Handtücher, Bettwäsche, Reinigung) gab es keinen auch nicht nach 10 Tagen. Die Betten erinnern eher an ein Outdoorbett. Das Servicepersonal war sehr freundlich und das Frühstück welches inbegriffen war ganz ok mit Omelett, Toast, Marmelade und Kaffee. Es ist eher eine Jugendherberge, die wesentliches Verbesserungspotential hat.
Verified traveler
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
2/10 Poor
Mar 6, 2017
Nice location and garden, but bad service and food
Service was really bad after the guys at the hotel found out we booked our jungle safari at another place. The price at Gaida Lodge is 3 time as expensive as the other place we found in the city. The food was really average as well. We also did some hiking in Nepal and stayed at much better accommodation even though it was in the mountains. All in all I would certainly not recommend this place for others, who plan on travelling to Chitwan National Park. The only good thing about the place is the location which is 10 minutes walk to centrum therefore it is quieter than if you stay on the main street which is nice after a long day in the jungle. The garden area is also pretty nice.
Verified traveler
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
6/10 Good
Nov 4, 2016
Decent hotel but 'Deluxe' rooms far from it
We stayed in a Deluxe room - Tiger Den - which was is desperate need of a facelift. The bathroom was falling apart (holes in the bath, toilet leaked when flushed). Bedroom wasn't clean and had a musky smell.
Staff were superb (especially the guy who ran the restaurant - very friendly and helpful). Food was good with large portions.
Location is a bit out of town (5 mins walk) so was nice and quiet.
anthony
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Very good
Oct 31, 2016
Hôtel très correct
Vacances en famille visite de chitwan
Gilles
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 25, 2016
Verified traveler
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
6/10 Good
Sep 16, 2016
Good room for price
The room was good size.room not cleaned everyday but towels were provided when requested.big size rooms nd bathroom.book safari from outside the hotel..don't ask staff as they will not give any clear information.buy tickets from bus park itself or from outside the hotel as it will be 200 Nepali cheaper.dont order food at the restaurant it takes 2 hours and will get uncooked food ..it's too expensive and if you step out too many eateries outside.
leena
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 14, 2016
Magical place.. Gaida was great!
jennifer
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 7, 2016
Extra Service!
Nice,friendly with plenty of extra service! The Lodge driver took us to a good medical clinic when our son needed medical attention. The manager of the Lodge also came to the clinic to make sure our son was okay.
Craig
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Very good
Jul 19, 2016
Surely the best value in Chitwan
Apparently to get the best possible experience of Chitwan, it helps to pay a bit more for your hotel. After staying at Gaida, this is certainly not necessary!
A luxurious, air-conditioned room, with great staff who can't do enough for you and can arrange all your activities in a jiffy, means that you don't have to splurge to get that authentic jungle experience. With fantastic and knowledgeable guides working here, as well as a great beer garden and dining facilities, you're guaranteed a fantastic stay.