Bhutan Hotels, Lodges & Camp Recommendations

Bhutan Hotels, Accommodation and Lodges: Our Recommendations

Choosing the right accommodation is crucial for a successful trip to Bhutan. As the owner of the personally run tour operator berghorizonte, I, Christian Schubert, travel to Bhutan every year to carefully examine and personally evaluate the hotels, lodges, homestays and accommodations.

At our partner hotels in Bhutan, we attach great importance to a pleasant atmosphere, cleanliness, excellent food, friendly staff and a beautiful location. Most hotels and resorts correspond to around the 3-star standard, but this is only of limited significance.

There are few accommodation options in regions such as Trashi Yangtse and Samdrup Jongkhar. Here we strive to find the best possible option for you.

Bhutan now also offers several 5-star luxury hotels, including the Aman Resorts, the Taj Hotel in Thimphu, the Uma Hotels in Paro and Punakha, Le Meridien in Thimphu and Paro and the Zhiwaling in Paro. If you prefer luxurious accommodation, we can arrange this at specific locations. A slightly cheaper but still nice option is the Hotel Naksel in Paro.

Our “homestays” offer a special experience. You spend the night in traditional farmhouses, get to know the family that lives there and share their simple life.

Travel and accommodation policy in Bhutan

Traveling in Bhutan requires some tolerance and flexibility, especially in terms of comfort and service. Nevertheless, everyone always tries to make your stay as pleasant as possible.

Our accommodations: homestays, lodges and guesthouses

We leave nothing to chance and can book any accommodation from a simple homestay to a 5-star deluxe hotel. Our recommendations are based on the personal experiences of the berghorizonte team and feedback from our guests. All hotels, lodges and homestays we offer comply with the requirements of the Tourism Council of Bhutan (TCB). However, in some regions there are only simple hotels that do not meet European standards.

You will receive a detailed hotel list before your booking/travel confirmation.

Please understand that there may be bottlenecks in the high season (March/April and October/November). The earlier you book, the better we can secure the accommodation you want. We recommend booking 6-14 months in advance.

Transparency when choosing a hotel in Bhutan

We would like to leave the decision up to you and sort the accommodations into three categories: mid-range, comfort and deluxe. This means you can choose the right accommodation according to your comfort requirements independently of us.

3-star mid-range hotels

Our mid-range accommodation meets the basic requirements of functionality and cleanliness and can be booked at no extra charge. We carefully select small, typical and well-run hotels, homestays and farm lodges.

4-star comfort class hotels

This category includes traditional boutique hotels and fine lodges in the typical local style. It's worth staying here for 2-3 nights to enjoy a relaxing holiday and explore the surrounding area. A special recommendation is the Naksel Boutique Hotel with a fantastic mountain view of the Chomolhari and the Tiger's Nest Monastery.

5-star deluxe and luxury hotels

Our high-end retreat lodges offer royal ambience and great nature. Whether AMANKORA, the new Six Senses Lodges or the Uma Paro/Punakha by COMO Hotels – they leave nothing to be desired and offer a perfect experience in Bhutan.

Through this optimized presentation of accommodation in Bhutan, we offer you a transparent and comprehensive overview so that your trip is unforgettable.

Book early to secure the best accommodations and look forward to a unique trip to Bhutan.