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Surrounded by greenery, Sapana Village Lodge is a 01-minute drive from Sauraha City Centre and provides complimentary transport service to and from the lodge. Sapana Village Lodge aims to support the local community, including the indigenous people of the Terai region. The property features a restaurant, a coffee shop and a spa. Decorated with wall art and local fabrics, each air-conditioned bedroom has a private balcony or veranda. The en suite bathroom offers a hot shower. Sapana Village Lodge is 17.9 km from Bharatpur Airport, and 6.9 km from the Bakulahar Chowk bus stop. Chitwan National Park is a 15-minute drive away. Nepali and continental dishes are served in the open-air restaurant. The terrace is set up to have panoramic views of the Rapti river, with occasional elephants walking by. Staff can arrange ticket bookings, bicycle or motorbike rentals, and transfer services to the airport or bus station. At the lodge, guests can book a variety of excursions; from jeep safaris to cultural dances to cooking classes with locals.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.0)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Italian, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free, Kosher, Asian, American, Buffet, Breakfast to go

Free private parking available on-site

Activities:

Fishing

Spa and wellness centre

Children's playground


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
1 double bed
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
2 single beds
and
1 double bed
1 large double bed
Bedroom
1 extra-large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.2
Facilities
7.8
Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
7.9
Value for money
7.5
Location
8.0
Free WiFi
8.0
Low score for Sauraha

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Diane
    Australia Australia
    The staff were so helpful and welcoming. They did so much to make our stay a memorable one. Our room was lovely, clean and tastefully decorated and furnished. The food was great and we also had a cooking class with the chefs - learning how to make...
  • Kathryn
    Australia Australia
    Everything. Met the owner, what an inspiring person. I had read some bad reviews on this hotel and could not believe it was the same place. The rooms were clean, bright, decorated and comfortable. The lodge lives up to it's eco-friendly...
  • Rik
    Belgium Belgium
    Situated next to the river, close to the nature park, cozy terraces, outside fireplace in the evening, very punctual and friendly staff, luxurious room and a manager that is proactive and correct. We loved our stay ! also the nightly visit of the...
  • Marius
    Austria Austria
    Fabulous location on the banks of the river provides excellent conditions for observing wildlife. The kitchen was very good, offering a fair choice of Western, Nepali and Indian foods.
  • Jeroen
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Very nice lodge. You can view wildlife from the hotel. The restaurant is very good too.
  • Raymond
    Australia Australia
    The Sapana Village Lodge is as much an idea as a resort. It is based around a philosophy of changing the local environment by diverting profits to create schools, building a village for a disadvantaged caste that was deeply affected by floods and...
  • Katarzyna
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Our stay at Sapana Village Lodge was fantastic. One of the highlights was the opportunity to observe and interact with the rescued elephants. Every morning and evening, we could watch them taking a bath in the river, and we also participated in...
  • James
    India India
    Great place in a wonderful location. I had been working in Bengaluru in South India which has a hectic pace of life. To come to this place where all is tranquility was perfect. We stayed eight days and enjoyed the elephants, the golden orioles...
  • Fernanda
    Brazil Brazil
    It’s a cool hotel from the perspective of Community Based Tourism. They seem very serious about supporting local communities, working with NGO’s to protect local flora and fauna.
  • Carita
    Australia Australia
    Exceptionally beautiful property. Rooms, garden, and restaurant were wonderful. Their staff very friendly and programs well organised. Highlight being able to observe elephants across the river from various locations on the property.

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      American • Chinese • Dutch • Ethiopian • Indian • Italian • Japanese • Mediterranean • Mexican • Middle Eastern • Moroccan • Nepalese • Peruvian • Austrian • Australian • German • Local • Asian • International • European • Croatian • Grill/BBQ
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Resort facilities of Sapana Village Lodge

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • Inner courtyard view
  • Garden view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Children's high chair
  • Cleaning products
  • Tumble dryer
  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Evening entertainment
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
    Additional charge
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Children's playground
  • Fishing
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Seating Area
  • Desk

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Valet parking
  • Parking garage
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking

Transport

  • Public transport tickets
    Additional charge

Reception services

  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out

Entertainment and family services

  • Strollers
  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Babysitting/child services

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business facilities

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Shuttle service
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Wake-up service
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Car hire
  • Packed lunches
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock

Wellness

  • Yoga classes
  • Massage chair
  • Full body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Couples massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Spa/wellness packages
  • Foot bath
  • Spa facilities
  • Light therapy
  • Body wrap
  • Body scrub
  • Body treatments
  • Hair styling
  • Hair colouring
  • Hair cut
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Hair treatments
  • Make up services
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty Services
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa and wellness centre
    Additional charge

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Hindi

House rules
Sapana Village Lodge takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 12:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Adult (18+ years)
Extra bed upon request
US$20 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Sapana Village Lodge in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

FAQs about Sapana Village Lodge

  • Guests staying at Sapana Village Lodge can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Italian
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Halal
    • Gluten-free
    • Kosher
    • Asian
    • American
    • Buffet
    • Breakfast to go
  • Sapana Village Lodge has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1
  • Sapana Village Lodge offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Spa and wellness centre
    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Children's playground
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Evening entertainment
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Beauty Services
    • Walking tours
    • Bicycle rental
    • Cooking class
    • Facial treatments
    • Bike tours
    • Make up services
    • Hair treatments
    • Manicure
    • Pedicure
    • Hair cut
    • Hair colouring
    • Hair styling
    • Body treatments
    • Body scrub
    • Body wrap
    • Light therapy
    • Spa facilities
    • Foot bath
    • Spa/wellness packages
    • Back massage
    • Neck massage
    • Foot massage
    • Couples massage
    • Head massage
    • Hand massage
    • Full body massage
    • Massage chair
    • Yoga classes
  • Room options at Sapana Village Lodge include:

    • Single
    • Double
    • Triple
    • Family
    • Bungalow
  • Check-in at Sapana Village Lodge is from 12:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • Yes, Sapana Village Lodge is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Sapana Village Lodge is 1 miles from the centre of Sauraha. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Sapana Village Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.