Banbas Resort, Chitwan

The property was beautifully designed, finished, and maintained for luxury safari accommodations. All luxury amenities are provided, staff were kind and accommodating, WiFi was strong throughout the property, food at the restaurant was very fresh and delicious, rooms are generously sized and comfortable (as are the beds!), and the tropical-style pool was wonderful. The property is eco friendly with home grown fruits and vegetables, the pool recycles its water, the landscaping is tropically lush with indigenous plants abutting the meandering stone walkways, each room is a free-standing Nepali-style structure that blends into the landscape, the furniture is locally designed and made, and the individual buildings reflect local building traditions and use high-quality materials including stone floors, and rough hewn wood walls. My bathroom was elegant with high-end fittings and fixtures, and was spotlessly clean. Staff is happy to arrange full or half-day safaris with elephants, jeeps, canoes or walking at a very reasonable cost, and the hotel sponsors periodic outdoor programs around an outdoor fire pit featuring local performers.

It would have been nice if the hotel was within walking distance of Sauraha, local center of the tourism action, but the hotel was happy to call a tuk tuk, and at a cost of only $3 (US) for a quick ride into town, it could be considered part of the fun. I also missed having an in-room safe, although it’s really not essential here since the entire property is walled and guarded.

Banbas is a hidden gem! From the moment I arrived, I felt like I was stepping into the national park. The property is right outside the national park, but it genuinely feels like part of it. The pond and wetland are teeming with life—100+ bird species, fish swimming around (a staff noted that fish are fed with waste food from the hotel kitchen!), and even a waterfall in the pool area. It’s so peaceful! The rooms are villa-style, super comfortable, and have amazing views of the pond. I loved the Tharu-style artwork in the decor—such a nice touch that celebrates local culture. The property is also wheelchair-friendly, which I really appreciated. The staff was fantastic—welcoming me with drinks and flowers at check-in. The food was a perfect mix of local and international dishes, and everything felt thoughtfully curated. Can’t wait to visit again!

Nothing really! Everything was fantastic.

Very good resort hotel. Very clean and very cosy. It is near to the Nationalpark. They offer tours with fair prices. The food at the restaurant is delicious. All the stuff is friendly and help if you had the need for. We saw a traditional dancing show which was very interesting. When we arrived, we got a small flower and a good juice.

Excellent Guides for tours in the national park

Kitchen is the only section not having the excellent level of the other ones

The place is beautiful, very clean! Everthing was perfect! i highly recommend! Our guide Mr. Ram Parajuli was incredible, super knowledgeble, very kind! All the employers were amazing 🤩

Nothing to report

Cody oasis close to the jungle. Had a great time.

Restaurant could be a bit more diverse

Comfortable and peaceful. Very close to the forest. Swimming pool was nice. Rooms were spacious and clean. Staff were very cooperative. Food could have been better.

Needs a playroom for kids.

Absolutely fabulous resort. Beautiful gardens around a small lake. Location is next to an elephant sanctuary and close to the entrance of the park. Staff is formidable and they team has lots of knowledge of animals and nature.

Excelent service and splendid location .