Nagarjun Resort Review: A Peaceful Getaway Near Kathmandu

About the Nagarjun Resort

The resort is pretty new, it opened only in July 2025. It has over 60 rooms, and most of the rooms have balconies overlooking the hills. When booking a room, make sure you get one with a balcony. I didn’t find the views that great but still, it’s nice to have the views from the balcony.

I like that the resort has eco-friendly policies. They have bamboo toothbrushes in the bathroom which is pretty good. I also liked that it is close to Kathmandu, so you can get there quickly, yet you are surrounded by nature, so it feels like you are far from the city.

Pros & Cons

My Experience Staying at the Nagarjun Resort

Location

The Nagarjun Resort is located right by the Nagarjun Hill, around 20 minutes from central Kathmandu. I live in north Kathmandu, and it took only around 15 minutes to get there. The road to the resort is also in pretty good condition, and you can get there by both private car or motorbike.

Unless you are coming by your own vehicle, the best way to get to the resort is by taxi. I recommend booking a taxi through Pathao or InDrive. I booked a taxi through Pathao, and I paid only Rs. 500 (USD 3) to get there from Kathmandu.

If you are planning to take a taxi back to Kathmandu when leaving the resort, I recommend asking the staff at the reception to pre-book the taxi for you. Let the reception know in advance when you’d like to have the taxi and they’ll call one for you. I tried to get a Pathao back to Kathmandu, but none of the drivers wanted to come out to Nagarjun to pick me up, so it’s better to pre-arrange it through the reception. In the end, the reception was able to get a motorbike taxi for me to get back to Kathmandu, but it took time to arrange it.

Rooms

The resort has different types of rooms, including deluxe double rooms, twin rooms, junior suites, suites, and family rooms. I got the superior double room and it was comfy, clean, and had a balcony overlooking the pool and hills.

My bathroom only had a shower (no bathtub) – the only room that has a bathtub is the suite. What I liked about the bathroom is that the hot water came on almost instantly. In most hotels in Nepal, you have to let the shower run for 10 minutes before the hot water comes on, but at the Nagarjun Resort, it comes on straight away. There’s even hot water in the sink, which is very rare in Nepal.

Balcony & Views

My room came with a balcony, and I was excited to have nice views of the nearby hills. Actually, I found that the hotel doesn’t have that great views. I mean the views are okay, but it is not as great as the views you can get in Nagarkot or Dhulikhel.

Also, the balconies at the resort don’t have chairs to sit outside, so that was also a let down for me. I like to sit on the balcony and look at the nature and hills, so, it was sad that there were no chairs on the balcony. Anyway, apart from these, I would still stay at the resort again as it’s a great place close to Kathmandu.

On-Site Restaurant & Bar

There is a bar and restaurant at the resort. The restaurant’s menu includes both Nepali and international dishes. The menu is pretty extensive, which is good because the room service only includes a few dishes. So, if you want to have proper food, you have to come to the restaurant.

The restaurant has both indoor and outdoor seating area. I liked the design of the bar area, it is very chill. The outdoor area was okay, it didn’t have views, and there was also some construction going on so it was a bit noisy.

The drinks menu is also pretty extensive, but they don’t have all the items that are on the menu. I wanted to have a glass of red wine, and even though they have a whole page listing different types of red wine, they only had one type of red wine available.

Hotel Staff & Service

I found the hotel staff very friendly and helpful. I was there on a weekday, so there weren’t many other guests at the time. I am not sure how it is on a busy weekend, but I was happy with the service. I was also positively surprised that all staff could speak really good English. Overall, I loved the service by the staff at the resort.

Book a stay at Nagarjun Resort: a great option for a relaxing stay surrounded by nature, while still being close to the city.

Packages/Offers

The resort offers special offers and packages from time to time. When you book online, most of the rooms include breakfast and access to the swimming pool, jacuzzi, and the fitness center.

In low season (monsoon) or on special occasions (New Year’s), the resort has special offers that include meals (breakfast, dinner), and access to the pool, jacuzzi, and fitness center.

Is the Nagarjun Resort Right for You?

Staying at the Nagarjun Resort is perfect if you are looking for a quick getaway from Kathmandu. The resort is close to Kathmandu, and the road is in good condition, so you can get there pretty quickly and easily.

The resort has a kids play area and the swimming pool is not too deep, so I think it’s a great resort for families with kids. Even if you are not with kids, it’s a nice place to chill.

Still, not every place is for everyone, so when deciding whether the Nagarjun Resort is good for you, keep these in mind:

Right for you if:

• you want a quick getaway from Kathmandu
• you are looking for a mid-range resort (can get a room for around USD 40/night)
• don’t mind a smaller swimming pool
• like to chill in the jacuzzi

Not right for you if:

• you are on a tight budget
• want epic views (views are not as great as in Nagarkot or Dhulikhel)
• want to swim properly in a big pool

Frequently Asked Questions

My Final Tips for Staying at Nagarjun Resort

When planning your stay at the resort, I recommend visiting on a weekday. Resorts get very busy on the weekends in Kathmandu, and I think you can’t enjoy the jacuzzi and pool when there are lots of people there at the time. I visited on a weekday, and I could have the jacuzzi and pool all to myself.

Before booking, check if there are any discounts or offers available. I booked it on Agoda and there was a discount available at the time. I saved 20% of the total price, which was pretty nice! Sometimes, the resort runs its own offers, so you can also call the resort to check if they have any deals on.

➡️ Book the Nagarjun Resort and enjoy a peaceful holiday away from the city without having to travel far! Check prices and book on Booking.com or Agoda.