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Hotel River Retreat

4.0 star property

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a balcony with a view of the mountains.
A bar area with a counter, chairs, a television, shelves with glasses and bottles, and a clock on the wall.
A hotel room with a neatly made bed, a red pillow, and a decorative swan made of towels on the bedspread.
A two-story house with a well-lit exterior at night, a paved driveway, and a small lawn area.
A conference room with a long table set for a meeting, equipped with chairs and place settings.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
The current price is AU$50
includes taxes & fees
7 July - 8 July

Explore the area

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Village & Post Office Gaggal, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, 176209
  • Place, Kotwali Bazaar
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Tea Garden
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Kunal Pathri Temple
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kangra (DHM-Gaggal)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

A hotel room with a neatly made bed, a red pillow, and a decorative swan made of towels on the bedspread.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Family Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible

A modern hotel room with a large bed, red armchair, and a decorative wall piece above the bed.

Family Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Executive Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a bedside lamp, and a view of the outdoors through a large window.

Executive Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, Accessible

A hotel room with a large bed, a red sofa, a headboard with a picture, and a curtain.

Deluxe Room, Accessible

  • River view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Family Cottage, Accessible

A neatly arranged hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a chair, and a view of the outside through a window.

Family Cottage, Accessible

  • Mountain view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Kangra

At Hotel River Retreat, you'll be 10.8 km (6.7 mi) from Tea Garden and 11.9 km (7.4 mi) from Norbulingka Institute. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Other amenities include a free manager's reception, a 24-hour business centre and a coffee shop/cafe. Each morning English breakfast is served between 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM. .Places within a 30-minute drive of this 4-property class Kangra hotel include Dalai Lama Temple Complex and St. John in the Wilderness.

What's nearby

  • Kotwali Bazaar - 11 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Tea Garden - 13 min drive - 13.9 km
  • Kunal Pathri Temple - 13 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Dharamsala War Memorial - 15 min drive - 15.0 km
  • Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium - 15 min drive - 15.0 km

Getting around

  • Koparlahar Station - 22 min drive
  • Kangra (DHM-Gaggal) - 2 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kfc - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪La Vita Cafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Hotel Gopal's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Norling Cafe - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Centre Point - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Hotel River Retreat

There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A 24-hour business centre and meeting rooms are available. Spa services, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at Hotel River Retreat. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Kangra hotel.

  • 30 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Hotel River Retreat offers 30 accommodations with free newspapers and a hairdryer. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include a ceiling fan and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include facials.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: INR 400 for adults and INR 250 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Facials

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Living room
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: INR 2000
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: INR 1000 (from 5 to 12 years old)

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 English breakfast: from approximately INR 400 for adults and from INR 250 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 and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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 Visa, Mastercard and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Hotel River Retreat Dharamshala
River Retreat Dharamshala
Hotel River Retreat Hotel
Hotel River Retreat Kangra
Hotel River Retreat Hotel Kangra

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Hotel River Retreat?

Yep, Hotel River Retreat has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel River Retreat?

As of 6 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel River Retreat on 7 July 2026 start from AU$50, 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.

Is there a spa on site at Hotel River Retreat?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like facials.

What makes Hotel River Retreat a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Hotel River Retreat.

Does Hotel River Retreat serve breakfast?

Yeah, English breakfast is available daily between 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel River Retreat?

No, Hotel River Retreat does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel River Retreat?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel River Retreat?

Check-in begins at noon. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Hotel River Retreat?

No, pets are not allowed.

Hotel River Retreat Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ramesh

Its nice and decent hotel meets good standards. Nicely located next to scenic water flow Enjoyed the stay!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The view of the mountains is incredible!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
excellent experience! ^-^
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Avijit

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Vwry avwrage .. and basic . Fascilties and amesities .. had to call servicebswveral times Tv channels were bot working Theybhad aoffer uonthhe propertu for banquet functions on all noghts that we stayed ans there was vwey loud music ..ther was played thankfullybstopped at - 10 Pm They sound proofing rooms Was very bad .. we could hear lod noose from outside , cars , dogs barking.. Foodbwas vwry basic , breakfast was very vwry bsic.. we left the hotel one noght earlierbthan planned For a price thar was five star ... we hot nothing . Also rbe spame rooms were availablw at 50% of the proce that we paid for when we booked thru yiu!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
空港に近くてとても便利でした。部屋も清潔で静かでした。
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The view was very good from the room but the basic services were poor, not recommended at this price
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SoniR.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a wonderful stay. Property is still fairly new with modern fixtures (comfortable bed, nicely tiled bathroom, wooden floors and central heating/cooling, well operated elevator) and is maintained to an extremely clean level. The staff were very attentive, responsive and professional. Food served in their restaurant was hygienic and freshly prepared. I requested a Himachali dish and they prepared it for me - for which I was very grateful. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking to stay within bounds of nature, a flowing river nearby with Dhauladar mountain range views. It is also conveniently centrally located to 10 minutes walking distance to nearby public transport for taking buses to destinations (for those feeling adventurous) and 5 minutes drive to Gaggal airport.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MAN WAI

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

Helpful staff and clean

Staff are very friendly and helpful. My flight may cancel in the morning, staff help me to call airport and rearrange flight for me !!! Location is good if you want near the airport. Just one small thing, the food is not really tasty. I will stay again if I come back.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Handy for the cricket

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Sunil

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified

4/10 Poor

Satish

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Kasey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019