Overall it’s a cozy hotel to relax. I have stayed in Hotel Karuna for 3 nights and I enjoy every minute in the hotel. I love the cute plants in the hotel and they are taken good care of by the staff there. The staff there are very nice and friendly to help. Great thanks to them for making my stay in hotel Karuna a good memory. The breakfast is also to be expected. Both local food and bread are served. Coffee is a highlight. I also like the handmade soap they provided. The hotel is near the lakeside street, the Fewa lake is in a walking distance.

The internet is quite slow in the hotel

After two months of traveling, I finally found a place where I could truly rest. Karuna feels like home, calm, welcoming and full of kind people. I had barely finished breakfast and my room was already clean! The hotel is perfectly located with everything close by, yet it still feels peaceful and grounded. I loved all the eco-friendly details, from organic products and reduced plastic to mineral water in glass carafes and handmade solid soaps and shampoos. The happy hour with local tastings was the cherry on top. I left with a full heart, sad to go but so grateful for the precious moment spent here

I had to leave ! 😔

Review We stayed at Hotel Karuna for 2 nights before our trek and 4 nights after our trek and we really loved it here! We had a family room (2 adults, 2 kids) which was clean, spacious and quiet. Shower was hot and never ran out of warm water, even if all 4 of us took a shower. The staff (both male and female) is so friendly and calm and they seem confident in their work and are a really happy and good team together. I mention this because in other hotels I’ve often seen one person bossing other around. The staff can help with booking busses, jeeps etc (we took one to Ghandruk to start our Annapurna trek). If you go trekking you can leave the luggage you don’t need in their storage room safely. There is also a laundry service (very handy when you come back!). Breakfast was lovely: yoghurts, fruits, toast, waffles, Nepali food etc. Everything was very fresh and locally sourced where possible. Coffee was made fresh for everyone in the morning and the masala tea was also delicious. The lounge of the hotel is very big with lots of different places to sit and relax. Also good place to work (fast internet, plugs available), read (they have books), play some boardgames or socialise with other travellers. In the afternoon you can try Nepali snacks on donation basis (whatever you think its worth). The room gets cleaned every day if you want, fresh towels etc. The location was perfect for us: a quiet street but very close to the main street in Lakeside. Many good restaurants around. I would 100% recommend this place to others and hope to return one day with my family. Thank you hotel Karuna ❤️.

Our stay at Hotel Karuna in Pokhara was very pleasant. We were given a room that perfectly matched the description - clean, comfortable, and well-maintained. The hotel staff were friendly and attentive, and we even had the pleasure of meeting the owner’s wife, who was exceptionally kind and helpful. Her advice on navigating Pokhara during New Year’s festivities was invaluable. The breakfast served at the hotel was delightful, especially the pancakes, which we thoroughly enjoyed. The lobby area was also a lovely space to relax and unwind. Overall, Hotel Karuna provided a wonderful experience, and we would highly recommend it to anyone visiting Pokhara.

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A lovely little hotel right in Lakeside, just a few steps from the main tourist area, but located in a quiet side street. The place is beautifully kept and has a very nice, relaxing atmosphere. The staff are amazing, and it is obvious that a lot of love goes into this little hotel. Room was comfortable and spacious enough and kept meticulously clean. Our 4th flloor room had a beautiful view of Fishtail mountain when the weather was clear. What sets this hotel apart, was the lovely, relaxed atmosphere thay made you feel right at home. A highly recommended stay!

It was not an issue for us, but note that the hotel does not have an elevator. But the better view far outweighs a few flights of stairs!

Excellent, attentive and welcoming staff. Complimentary drinking water provided on each floor. Clean room, hot showers with A/C, kettle provided (plus TV, but we didn't use). Laundry service was very fairly priced and prompt. Breakfast was of exceptional quality with really good coffee too. Travel services desk with information about adventure providers. We used Paddle Nepal for SUP hire and excellent canyoning trip.

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It's a charming and stylish hotel not far from the lakeside. The room was spacious, with big windows and a mountain view. The hotel staff was very helpful in all matters. They provide free drinking water machines on all floors. The breakfast was delicious, and they make you quality coffee every morning - we greatly appreciate it!

There were few power cuts and wifi wasn't very stable. I guess it's normal in Nepal. Also, the street side can be noisy, so if you prefer more quiet staying, ask for a room with a view to the inner yard (but no mountain view then).

The staff were incredibly friendly. They couldn't do enough to help us. The breakfast was delicious - you could go back for me. It is close to the Lake. The rooms were clean and comfortable. The place looks modern and is well looked after. I truly can't recommend this hotel highly enough. We want to come back! This is the place to stay in Pokhara

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We stayed in a family room, the rooms were clean, spacious and well equipped. A simple but perfect breakfast selection. Great communal spaces and toys for the children to play with. Helpful and warm staff. Gave us great recommendations for the trips we planned (4 day trek and rafting to Chitwan). The best place to stay in Pokhara.

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Nice breakfast with yummy waffles! Good pour over coffee and choices of fresh juices for an extra charge. Lovely afternoon "happy hour" with local Nepali snacks. Nice lobby area and fantastic staff! Simple hotel but comfortable beds and pillows and good location.

Next to a preschool which is noisy during the daytime on that side of the hotel. Wish there had been some choice of complimentary juice on the breakfast buffet.