Once Upon A Forest

3.0 star property
Lodge in Nainital with free parking

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Comfort Cottage, Mountain View | Free WiFi
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Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Hariyal, Ghuggu Kham, UK, 263002
  • Place, Nainital Lake
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Place, Mall Road
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Place, Naina Devi Temple
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pantnagar (PGH)
    ‪109 min drive‬

Room options

Comfort Cottage, Mountain View

  • 450 sq ft
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Nainital

Once Upon A Forest places you 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Guano Hills. This 4-room, 3-star lodge welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi, free self parking, and a terrace.

What's nearby

  • Nainital Lake - 27 min drive - 8.9 miles
  • Mall Road - 27 min drive - 8.9 miles
  • Naina Devi Temple - 28 min drive - 9.1 miles
  • Khurpa Taal Lake - 33 min drive - 11.1 miles
  • Kainchi Dham - 50 min drive - 19.1 miles

Getting around

  • Pantnagar (PGH) - 175 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sakley's Restaurant - ‬34 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Lakeside - ‬38 min drive
  • ‪Embassy Restaurant - ‬34 min drive
  • ‪Luckies Cafe & Bakery - ‬34 min drive
  • ‪Chandni Chowk Restaurant - ‬37 min drive

About this property

Once Upon A Forest

Lodge in Nainital with free parking
Guests staying at Once Upon A Forest have access to a terrace, barbecue grills, and a garden. If you drive, put free parking to good use. Helpful staff is there to provide front-desk service during limited hours, as well as offer insight about the area. This lodge also has a picnic area.
Guests can stay connected with free WiFi. 4 bathrooms are also included. Housekeeping is available on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: INR 300 per person

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • 4 private bathrooms
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 10:30 AM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - noon
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for free

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately INR 300 per person

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
  • Check-in: 10:30 AM—-5:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

Once Upon A Forest Lodge
Once Upon A Forest Ghuggu Kham
Once Upon A Forest Lodge Ghuggu Kham

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do near Once Upon A Forest?

This lodge is located in Nainital, close to Nainital Lake, Khurpa Taal Lake, and Mall Road. Guano Hills is also within a driving distance of 1.3 mi.

How much does it cost to stay at Once Upon A Forest?

As of Oct 4, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Once Upon A Forest on Oct 14, 2025 start from $29.28, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available on site at Once Upon A Forest?

Yes, uncovered self parking is offered for free at the lodge.

Does Once Upon A Forest feature a casino?

No, Once Upon A Forest doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Once Upon A Forest?

No, there is no indoor pool at this lodge.

Does Once Upon A Forest have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this lodge.

Does Once Upon A Forest feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Once Upon A Forest offers buffet breakfast each morning for a surcharge though there is no restaurant.

Will Once Upon A Forest allow pets to stay for free?

Yes, pets stay free at Once Upon A Forest.

Are there connecting rooms at Once Upon A Forest?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this lodge.

What is the closest airport to Once Upon A Forest?

The closest major airport to Once Upon A Forest is Pantnagar (PGH), which is about 28.5 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Once Upon A Forest?

Yes, every guestroom at Once Upon A Forest comes with a deck with some featuring mountain views.

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