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Located thirty minutes from Paro International Airport, Naksel Boutique Hotel & SPA is a luxury retreat where the comforts of man and the presence of nature combine for a peaceful escape in the hills of Bhutan. Nestled on the edge of the national forest and the quiet Ngoba Village, Naksel derives its name from the Dzongka translation of 'Forest,' which is only fitting for this Himalayan sanctuary. The main lodge and surrounding cottages of Naksel rest on six acres of apple orchard, nearly 2700 meters above sea level. Each room, cottage and suite boasts unparalleled views of Mount Jumolhari, Taktsang Monastery, Sangachoekhor Monastery, and the Paro valley below. Elaborate hand-carved pillars and beautiful stonework exemplify the essence of Bhutan while tapered mud-brick walls provide insulation and restful silence. Leading Bhutan in energy efficiency, Naksel features LED lighting, highly efficient water heaters, and Swedish under floor heating systems preheated by solar panels. Main construction materials for Naksel are indigenous and locally purchased. Traditional windows, mud-bricks, framework and even furniture were locally crafted here in Ngoba Village, connecting Naksel to the surrounding forest. We offer the following room-categories: 1. Superior-room with two-single-size-beds (7 rooms) 2. Deluxe-rooms with 2 standard-size-beds with balcony (24 rooms) 3. Junior-Suites with 2 queen-size-beds. (5 rooms) 4. Executive-roof-top-suites with one king-size-bed (2 rooms)
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Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
Hot bath
Bar / lounge
Bicycle rental
Airport transportation
Business Centre with Internet Access
Wifi
Sauna
Restaurant
Breakfast buffet
Conference facilities
Banquet room
Meeting rooms
Spa
Facial treatments
Foot massage
Full body massage
Massage
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Non-smoking hotel
Shared lounge / TV area
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning
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Private balcony
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Upper Ngoba Village, Paro Bhutan
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Naksel was both our first and last accomodation in Bhutan, and it was the perfect bookend to a wonderful trip.
The hotel is set high up a hillside on the outskirts of town, this provides with you stunning views across the valley, including Tiger's Nest and Jomolhari Mountain. The smaller cabins circle the main building, which houses the family room, business centre, lobby kitchens etc. The grounds themselves are beautiful, carts are available if the mild hills prove too steep for luggage.
We stayed in the family room and it was simply gorgeous. Floor to ceiling windows make the most of the view, with a large living area and beds available for my family of four. The room was large, but cosy and warm - which wasn't the case everywhere in Bhutan. The heated tiles in the bathroom were an especial treat, as was the huge bathtub after a long day hiking.
Food at the restaurant was a nice mix of Bhutanese, Western and Indian styles. It was always generous - extremely so! - and the quality was good.
We enjoyed a hot stone bath to relax at the spa.
However the best thing about Naksel is the service. Staff are incredibly helpful, friendly, attentive, thoughtful. We were taken up for an impromptu archery lesson one afternoon, the bar man treated me to some of the local spirit, ara, one night. Everyone was so friendly. I always felt cared for. When we come back to Bhutan I will definitely stay here.
The hotel is set high up a hillside on the outskirts of town, this provides with you stunning views across the valley, including Tiger's Nest and Jomolhari Mountain. The smaller cabins circle the main building, which houses the family room, business centre, lobby kitchens etc. The grounds themselves are beautiful, carts are available if the mild hills prove too steep for luggage.
We stayed in the family room and it was simply gorgeous. Floor to ceiling windows make the most of the view, with a large living area and beds available for my family of four. The room was large, but cosy and warm - which wasn't the case everywhere in Bhutan. The heated tiles in the bathroom were an especial treat, as was the huge bathtub after a long day hiking.
Food at the restaurant was a nice mix of Bhutanese, Western and Indian styles. It was always generous - extremely so! - and the quality was good.
We enjoyed a hot stone bath to relax at the spa.
However the best thing about Naksel is the service. Staff are incredibly helpful, friendly, attentive, thoughtful. We were taken up for an impromptu archery lesson one afternoon, the bar man treated me to some of the local spirit, ara, one night. Everyone was so friendly. I always felt cared for. When we come back to Bhutan I will definitely stay here.
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Date of stay: December 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Property is damn luxurious and hence expensive too!! Everything is priced in USD!!! But you can also pay in either their local currency or INR. Damn peaceful and the beds were extremely comfortable. We had our early morning outbound flight, but they were so sweet to give us packed breakfast even at 4.30 in the morning - floored us!!!
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Our tour group spent 3 nights here. The rooms are big and very nice. We did have power issues 2 evenings and the Wi-Fi was not that great. Food was delicious and staff were very warm and welcoming. It takes about 15-20 mins to get to the hotel from the main road, and the narrow road curves around small houses, shops, monasteries. There is a spa but no one in our group had time or inclination to visit. There was a small gift shop but we never saw it open.
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Date of stay: December 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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I was in Bhutan for 10 days and wanted to finish the trip with a better hotel near the Tigers Nest and that is why I selected the Naksel. This was my choice rather than the suggested hotel from the guide. I’m not quite sure how it gets its 4* star rating or what quite qualifies it to call itself luxury and boutique.
It reminds me of 1970s ski lodges with a lot of pine and it does have that old-fashioned feel about it. We were greeted with a lukewarm drink upon arrival and I was disappointed to find that the security lock to the bedroom was broken and that the room safe opened with a standard default number. That means anyone could open your safe if they had access to your room.
The double bed in the bedroom was very small despite having adequate room for a larger one. The toiletries in the bathroom were of a budget quality and certainly didn’t reflect what the hotel was trying to achieve. The pillows on the bed were of a cheap foam and not particularly comfortable. There was only one toilet roll in the bathroom which ran out.
The bar area was pleasant with a nice terrace outside with good views, however there were no cushions or blankets on any of the chairs. You would struggle to sit out there in the cool weather. There was also a nice room on the terrace with a log burner but it was hopeless trying to use it as the fire was never lit. There also no fresh flowers anywhere or complementary fruit etc which is unusual for a hotel that calls its self 4* star and luxury. The nuts that were served with my apéritif prior to dinner were the standard that you would probably feed your hamster.
This was the only place in my 10 day trip where all the prices were quoted in US dollars which is strange for a country that wants to maintain its own identity. It was also adds another 10% service and 10% tax to all bills.
It called itself a spa but the spa was slightly away from the hotel and nothing was included in the room rate. Usually a steam room or sauna would be included in your price.
The restaurant was alright but unfortunately breakfast finished by 9 am . There was also no fresh fruit on one of the days and the jams available were the cheapest catering ones you could ever find.
It would be so easy to improve this place but until then I would say somewhere else on my next trip.
It reminds me of 1970s ski lodges with a lot of pine and it does have that old-fashioned feel about it. We were greeted with a lukewarm drink upon arrival and I was disappointed to find that the security lock to the bedroom was broken and that the room safe opened with a standard default number. That means anyone could open your safe if they had access to your room.
The double bed in the bedroom was very small despite having adequate room for a larger one. The toiletries in the bathroom were of a budget quality and certainly didn’t reflect what the hotel was trying to achieve. The pillows on the bed were of a cheap foam and not particularly comfortable. There was only one toilet roll in the bathroom which ran out.
The bar area was pleasant with a nice terrace outside with good views, however there were no cushions or blankets on any of the chairs. You would struggle to sit out there in the cool weather. There was also a nice room on the terrace with a log burner but it was hopeless trying to use it as the fire was never lit. There also no fresh flowers anywhere or complementary fruit etc which is unusual for a hotel that calls its self 4* star and luxury. The nuts that were served with my apéritif prior to dinner were the standard that you would probably feed your hamster.
This was the only place in my 10 day trip where all the prices were quoted in US dollars which is strange for a country that wants to maintain its own identity. It was also adds another 10% service and 10% tax to all bills.
It called itself a spa but the spa was slightly away from the hotel and nothing was included in the room rate. Usually a steam room or sauna would be included in your price.
The restaurant was alright but unfortunately breakfast finished by 9 am . There was also no fresh fruit on one of the days and the jams available were the cheapest catering ones you could ever find.
It would be so easy to improve this place but until then I would say somewhere else on my next trip.
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Date of stay: December 2023Trip type: Travelled solo
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Stayed for 3 nights. Every thing excellent. Room excellent. Bathroom design needs to be change. Difficult to step in and step out from bath tub. Food quality excellent. Service excellent. Very courteous staff. Best Views from room. Resort is in lap of nature. Enjoyed like any thing.
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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We had a very comfortable stay here. The food was good. The staff was extremely helpful and went out of their way to assist us when we had a problem..highly recommend this place. View from the resort and landscape within is excellent
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Date of stay: December 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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I was on the 4 nights 5 days Bhutan tour early this month during monsoon season with my family. This hotel was booked by our travel agent in Bhutan upon our request. I was looking for bit more decent place as I didn't liked much last hotel I stay in my last trip 2018. As I was searching for better 4* hotel this camp up very well. We stay at this hotel for 2nd and 3rd July 2024. Our room was 403 and 404.
Room was spacious, clean and with nice view of Garden and Taksang(Tiger nest) in Horizon. We were given higher floor room they much nicer then ground floor. We had one dinner and one breakfast. Food was great even it limited option. Staff were very attentive and polite. Our stay end up really comfortable and satisfying. There was indoor heating swimming pool. We enjoyed first night. We were only family using pool. No other tourist as it was monsoon season. We liked the quietness. It was bit of drive from city center of Paro. Full of nature and quietness. It turn out to be best hotel during our Bhutan trip. I highly recommend this hotel for those traveler looking for bit of luxury and bit further from the city center. Thank for your great hospitality. I will definitely use it again for clients and if If return back to Bhutan in future.
Room was spacious, clean and with nice view of Garden and Taksang(Tiger nest) in Horizon. We were given higher floor room they much nicer then ground floor. We had one dinner and one breakfast. Food was great even it limited option. Staff were very attentive and polite. Our stay end up really comfortable and satisfying. There was indoor heating swimming pool. We enjoyed first night. We were only family using pool. No other tourist as it was monsoon season. We liked the quietness. It was bit of drive from city center of Paro. Full of nature and quietness. It turn out to be best hotel during our Bhutan trip. I highly recommend this hotel for those traveler looking for bit of luxury and bit further from the city center. Thank for your great hospitality. I will definitely use it again for clients and if If return back to Bhutan in future.
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Date of stay: July 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
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Room Tip:Â Upstairs room are better.
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Great accommodation and great staff.
High Class services!
Food was very diverse and staff was really helpful.
The distance from the airport is 25 minutes only.
Spa was under construction and they should tell us in advance.
I totally recommend this hotel.
High Class services!
Food was very diverse and staff was really helpful.
The distance from the airport is 25 minutes only.
Spa was under construction and they should tell us in advance.
I totally recommend this hotel.
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Visiting Bhutan just after reopening to tourists. This location has a ski resort vibe lots of wood. Eco resort. Rooms can take a while to heat. Facilities nice. Had a nice massage and hot rock soak. Food was lovely. Site not easy to find but with guide and driver you will be find.
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Date of stay: December 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Â Road to resort rough. 30 min from airport. You do not need 3 hours before flight. Small very...
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Extremely well maintained, clean and well designed boutique hotel situated at the base of a beautiful forest.
Lovely views from the room. Awesome landscape and superb service.
The food is very tasty and the staff very friendly. Keza took me for a 1 hour nature walk which was exhilarating.
Lovely views from the room. Awesome landscape and superb service.
The food is very tasty and the staff very friendly. Keza took me for a 1 hour nature walk which was exhilarating.
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Date of stay: April 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Â Take the cabins on the higher level for a great view
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Naksel is a beautiful hotel. The rooms are large and the ones up on the hill have a great mountain view. There is a little golf cart shuttle that will pick you up and bring you to the main building. Breakfast is included and is buffet style. We stayed there when we visited Tiger’s Nest.
Nice beautiful place to STAY.....Herbal welcome TEA is good one.....Tiger Nest is in Paro ..Take Horse .they will take you up to 1/3 rd mark up hill only... rest 2/3,you have to walk and coming back by self.. Horse go very near to edge but not to worry.. you can make it within 3 -5 hours...Stone Bath is good...Enjoy your vacation
yes, we do provide extra bed in room with extra charge.
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"Road to resort rough. 30 min from airport. You do not need 3 hours before flight. Small very efficient airport."Read full review
"The deluxe rooms are located uphill from the main building and have the best views and lots of privacy but be prepared for a hike."Read full review
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₹30,112 - ₹30,196 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
nak-sel boutique hotel paro, nak-sel boutique hotel and spa
LOCATION
BhutanParo DistrictParo
NUMBER OF ROOMS
38
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Which popular attractions are close to Naksel Boutique Hotel & SPA?
Nearby attractions include Paro Taktsang (7.7 km), Chele La Pass (6.2 km), and Rinpung Dzong (5.6 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Naksel Boutique Hotel & SPA?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge.
What food & drink options are available at Naksel Boutique Hotel & SPA?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant and a lounge during their stay.
Is parking available at Naksel Boutique Hotel & SPA?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Naksel Boutique Hotel & SPA?
Conveniently located restaurants include Mountain Cafe, Champaca Cafe, and Brioche Cafe.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Naksel Boutique Hotel & SPA?
Yes, guests have access to a fitness centre and a sauna during their stay.
Does Naksel Boutique Hotel & SPA have airport transportation?
Yes, Naksel Boutique Hotel & SPA offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Are any cleaning services offered at Naksel Boutique Hotel & SPA?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Does Naksel Boutique Hotel & SPA offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers a business centre, meeting rooms, and a banquet room.
Are there any historical sites close to Naksel Boutique Hotel & SPA?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Paro Taktsang (7.7 km), Rinpung Dzong (5.6 km), and Paro Penlop Heritage Home Museum (4.3 km).
Does Naksel Boutique Hotel & SPA have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the mountain view available here.