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Excel Hotels & Resorts Bhimtal

Property class: 3.5

Photo gallery for Excel Hotels & Resorts Bhimtal

A multi-level atrium with a central swimming pool, balconies, and a glass ceiling.
A gazebo with a traditional roof, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and white chairs.
A modern building with a large glass entrance, surrounded by landscaped gardens and a decorative wall.
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, comfortable seating, a large aquarium, and a mural on the wall.
A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a window with curtains, and a painting on the wall.

Reviews

4.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
The current price is NZ$118
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug

Explore the area

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Bhowali - Bhimtal Rd, Nainital, UT, 263136
  • Place, Bhimtal Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Nainital Lake
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Place, Mall Road
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pantnagar (PGH)
    ‪93 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Mountain View

A hotel room with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a wooden headboard, a nightstand, a desk with a coffee maker, and a view of the mountains through large windows.

Deluxe Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Premium Lake view

A hotel room with a large bed, a balcony with a mountain view, a ceiling fan, and an air conditioning unit.

Premium Lake view

  • Mountain view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Cottage Garden View

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a ceiling fan, and a view of the outdoors.

Cottage Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Nainital

At Excel Hotels & Resorts Bhimtal you'll be 2.4 km (1.5 mi) from Bhimtal Lake and 3.6 km (2.2 mi) from Bhimtal Lake Aquarium. Highlights at this resort include a restaurant, an indoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .This business-friendly resort offers free WiFi in public areas, a business centre and concierge services. Added amenities include laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk and a garden. Full breakfast is available daily between 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM. .Within a 30-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Nainital resort, attractions include Kainchi Dham and Nainital Lake.
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What's nearby

  • Bhimtal Lake - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Kainchi Dham - 21 min drive - 13.5 km
  • Nainital Lake - 28 min drive - 17.5 km
  • Mall Road - 28 min drive - 17.5 km
  • Naina Devi Temple - 35 min drive - 20.0 km

Getting around

  • Kathgodam Railway Station - 65 min drive
  • Pantnagar (PGH) - 124 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sakley's Restaurant - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪iheart - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Lakeside - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Nanak Restaurant - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Udupiwala Restaurant - ‬31 min drive

About this property

Excel Hotels & Resorts Bhimtal

There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. Business amenities include a business centre and meeting rooms. The business-friendly Excel Hotels & Resorts Bhimtal also features an indoor pool, a garden, and concierge services. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Nainital resort.

  • 49 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Garden
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Locker space
  • Dining venue
Excel Hotels & Resorts Bhimtal offers 49 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features all-in-one washer/dryers and a safe. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower, slippers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Nainital resort provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. An iron/ironing board, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Free in-room WiFi has a 1-device limit
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
  • WiFi in public areas is free with a 1-device limit

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: INR 400 for adults and INR 300 for children
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Indoor pool
  • Table tennis

Family friendly

  • All-in-one washing machine/dryer
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping on request

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake

Accessibility

  • 4 steps to reach entrance
  • Lift (129 centimetre wide door)
  • Tile flooring in room

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • All-in-one washing machine/dryer
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 4:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Excel Hotels & Resorts Bhimtal

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: INR 1000 per person, per day

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately INR 400 for adults and from INR 300 for children

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

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, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Mastercard, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
  • Free in-room WiFi has a 1-device limit. WiFi in public areas is also free and has a 1-device limit.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Excel Hotels & Resorts Bhimtal?

Yep, Excel Hotels & Resorts Bhimtal has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Excel Hotels & Resorts Bhimtal?

As of 13 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Excel Hotels & Resorts Bhimtal on 17 Aug 2026 start from NZ$118, including 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.

Does Excel Hotels & Resorts Bhimtal have a pool?

Excel Hotels & Resorts Bhimtal has an indoor pool.

Does Excel Hotels & Resorts Bhimtal serve breakfast?

You bet, full breakfast is served daily between 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Excel Hotels & Resorts Bhimtal?

No, Excel Hotels & Resorts Bhimtal does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Excel Hotels & Resorts Bhimtal?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Excel Hotels & Resorts Bhimtal's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Excel Hotels & Resorts Bhimtal?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Excel Hotels & Resorts Bhimtal?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Excel Hotels & Resorts Bhimtal Reviews

Reviews

4.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 2 reviews

6.0/10

Cleanliness

3.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Manish

Disliked: Staff & service
Staff didn't provide that room which was booked. Staff behavior was not good.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Abubakar

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
They don’t have Mastercard mashing for payments which is very difficult for foreigners if you don’t have cash, in this modern world even small hotels have bank machine
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026