Hotel Ananda Inn

3.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, near Ashoka Pillar

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Garden
Cafe
Restaurant
Triple Room, Private Bathroom | View from room
Reception

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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Mahilvar, Lumbini, Lumbini, 977
  • Ashoka Pillar
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Maya Devi Temple
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Sri Lankan Monastery
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Siddharthanagar (BWA-Gautam Buddha)
    ‪19 min drive‬

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Room options

Deluxe Double Room

  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Triple Room, Private Bathroom

  • 194 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Twin Room, Private Bathroom

  • 193 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Lumbini

Hotel Ananda Inn places you within a 15-minute stroll of popular sights such as Ashoka Pillar and Maya Devi Temple. This 22-room, 3-star hotel welcomes guests with a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Ashoka Pillar - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Maya Devi Temple - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Sri Lankan Monastery - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Golden Temple - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Royal Thai Buddhist Monastery - 5 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Jhamat Station - 58 min drive
  • Siddharthanagar (BWA-Gautam Buddha) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Himalayan Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Black Stone Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The 3 Fox Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪365 Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪kudan restaurant - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Hotel Ananda Inn

Hotel with free parking, near Ashoka Pillar
Guests of Hotel Ananda Inn enjoy a rooftop terrace, free WiFi in public areas, and conference space. You can take advantage of free parking, along with an airport shuttle (available on request) for USD 30.00 per vehicle roundtrip. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with luggage storage, dry cleaning/laundry, and tours or tickets. Additional amenities include free newspapers, a reception hall, and a garden.
35-inch flat-screen TVs come with cable channels and Netflix, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer rainfall showers, free toiletries, and slippers. Electric kettles, free newspapers, and ceiling fans are other standard amenities. Change of towels is available on request.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English, Hindi, Japanese

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM at scheduled times and on request
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: USD 4.50 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 60 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Fixed shower seat
  • Handrails in stairways (36 inches high)
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 35-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately USD 4.5 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 30.00 per vehicle (roundtrip, maximum occupancy 4)

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 credit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
  • Check-in: noon—-11 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available during limited hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free parking.
Property Registration Number 304129377

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 credit cards and cash.
  • This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.

Property is also known as

Hotel Ananda Inn Lumbini
Ananda Lumbini
Hotel Ananda Inn Hotel
Hotel Ananda Inn Lumbini
Hotel Ananda Inn Hotel Lumbini

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Hotel Ananda Inn?

Hotel Ananda Inn offers free cancellation on some room rates. For additional details, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What is there to do near Hotel Ananda Inn?

This hotel is located in Lumbini, a short 13-minute walk from Ashoka Pillar and also 13 minutes on foot from Maya Devi Temple. You'll also find Sri Lankan Monastery and Gautami Nun’s Temple less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Hotel Ananda Inn?

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

Does Hotel Ananda Inn have a casino at the property?

No, Hotel Ananda Inn doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Hotel Ananda Inn?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Hotel Ananda Inn?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including a bar, a restaurant, and private dining.

Are there hot tubs at Hotel Ananda Inn?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Hotel Ananda Inn have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Hotel Ananda Inn serves an English breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Does Hotel Ananda Inn allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Hotel Ananda Inn though service animals are welcome.

Does Hotel Ananda Inn have connecting rooms?

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

Where is the closest airport to Hotel Ananda Inn?

The closest major airport to Hotel Ananda Inn is Siddharthanagar (BWA-Gautam Buddha), which is 10.8 mi away (17 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Hotel Ananda Inn?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Hotel Ananda Inn.

Hotel Ananda Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rohit

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great service and amazing location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rohit

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rohit

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zhibin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel and great service.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

James

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The manager was very helpful with information. The staff were friendly and responsive. Food was good and the place has a relaxed vibe.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's reasonable for the price I paid. Very nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The place to stay in Lumbini

My main goal was to see the Maya Devi where Shakyamuni Buddha was born. Hotel Ananda Inn is just steps from the archway where the short walk to the Temple begins. Excellent service from the management and waiters from the adjoining restaurant where we ate all of our meals.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

MinaCla, Japan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes Lumbini is mosquito kingdom but still you can enjoy your stay with a clean room w/hot shower, kind&friendly staff, delicious meal served from the restsurant on the ground floor.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

6/10 Okay

Jacques-H, Coquitlam, B.C. Canada

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
The hotel was average at best. we made unknowingly a 3 X nights reservation. But everything can be seen in one day only which is not the hotel fault. It is simply just a very dusty place with very little to do or restaurants to go to. The location was good, just 50 m. away from the main gate.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel

Wow! By far the best hotel I stayed in while in Nepal. The best air conditioning for certain and it was needed for the very hot temps. Close to the gate to see the birthplace of the Lord Buddha and the pillar of Asoka. Nice little restaurant on site, friendly staff. Clean rooms. A little more money but we ll worth it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017

4/10 Poor

Joelle

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Meh.

On my Nepal trip, this was the most expensive hotel at 40$/night. It was also the worst. Yes, all the review sites and guides say that there is not much choice in Lumbini unless you stay outside of town and for that you need your own transportation. They are correct. Pros: 24/7 hot water, staff were great, and the bed was comfortable. Cons: the bathroom neeed to be thoroughly bleached and deconned- bring your own shower shoes; while the bed was comfortable, I slept on top of my silk sheet liner because the sheets, etc. were scary; the aircon was useless-it barely blew out tepid air and you needed the fan, the room was grimy and there were three smashed, dead insects on the wall. Your bottled water was not refilled each day. The staff did recommend that I leave early (0600) for the Buddist Park instead of going after breakfast because it would be cooler. They were right. I was done before 1000 and the staff kindly let me have my included breakfast late. The load shedding was continuous (mostly in the evening); about every half hour things would go off and then the generator would kick in. The hotel does have a nice selection of souvenirs at competitive prices.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017

6/10 Okay

Harjeet

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Its only ok

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Take in the sites, rest in the garden

Aside from easy access to Lumini, the folks at Hotel Ananda Inn were wonderful; inviting, supportive, and really, really helpful. Normally, I don't spend too much time in hotel restaurants but Maitri Restaurant attached to the hotel is really good. I'm sorry that there were some customers who wrote their disappointment, but bear in mind, they do make their dishes from scratch and the ingredients are fresh. Plus, you're in South Asia! The pace is going to be leisurely (which to many westerners might just be sloooow); leave the expectation of speedy service behind and enjoy just sitting in a nice quiet place. There's also a lovely garden you take your tea in, if you so desire. Also, they arranged a highly reasonable car to Kapilavastu. Top-notch. Altogether, my stay was very, very fine. If the kind people at Ananda are reading this, "hello! and thank you for a wonderful time!"

10/10 Excellent

Derrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

One of the better hotels here

One of the better hotels here with knowledgable and dedicated manager.

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A great choice

I really really enjoyed my stay here. Great location and very close to Durbar Sq and Thamel but not directly in the Thamel area (which is good). Hotel was set back from the street so very quiet. Room was clean and comfortable with warm shower, tv, wifi, air con and super comfortable bed. Room had a lot of light but also had heavy drapes if needed. Very easy to navigate from this hotel and there was a taxi stand about 30 meters away. The room and location were great but the employees made this hotel very special. Everyone was very attentive and always asked us if we needed anything. They were able to arrange any day trip or trek we had in mind. I greatly enjoyed my stay here and look forward to staying here again when i return.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

8/10 Good

Hareesh, Bangalore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Service was good.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Position Fantastic

The hotel is right next to a gate into Garden and very close to the bus station. Quiet room and comfortable bed, good shower. Pleasant helpful English speaking staff who offered advice when asked without being pushy. Made up a take away breakfast for us when we had to catch an early bus and checked we were up in time.

10/10 Excellent

Lars Ole

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helt utrolig hyggelig og hjepsomt personale i resepsjon ,restaurant og ledelse Ellers var det en veldig fin rolig liten hage på baksiden av hotellet hvor det var fint å sitte morgen og kveld Om vi kommer hit igjen vil vi garantert bruke dette hotellet, kan anbefales på det varmeste
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lars Ole

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Vi ankom sent og kjøkkenet skulle stenge men det ordnet de så vi fikk servering Meget bra service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

MASATO

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is clean, comfortable and all staff are very friendly. We got delicious food at restaurant. And counter staff is cute!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

manon

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

TAKAMITSU

周辺ホテルで十分

周辺ホテルの相場は10ドル~15ドル前後であり、50ドルを払う価値は正直感じない。
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mitsuko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

便利な場所、親切なスタッフ、レストランもある

マヤデヴィ寺院に近いゲート5から徒歩1分、ツーリストバスパークからも徒歩1分の抜群の場所。It is situated conveniently, 1 min walk from gate5 to Maya Devi temple, and 1 min walk from the tourist bus park. スタッフは親切。Staff members are kind and helpful. レストランはネパール、インド、中華、洋風が揃っている、選択肢は少な目。Restaurant serves Nepali, Indian, Chinese & Western meals, though choice is limited. 残念だったのは、シャワーを浴びると、近くにあるトイレの便器も濡れてしまう点。The only regret was that when you take shower, nearby toilet cubicle gets wet either.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023