2/10 Terrible
Manish
Travelled with family
17 Nov 2025
Disliked: Staff & service
Manish
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Excel Hotels & Resorts Bhimtal
3.5 star property
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Reviews
2.02.0 out of 10
Popular amenities
- Pool
- Parking included
- Free Wi-Fi
- Restaurant
- Air-conditioning
- Breakfast available
Explore the area
Bhowali - Bhimtal Rd, Nainital, UT, 263136
- Bhimtal LakePlace, Bhimtal Lake3 min drive
- Nainital LakePlace, Nainital Lake28 min drive
- Mall RoadPlace, Mall Road28 min drive
- Pantnagar (PGH)Airport, Pantnagar (PGH)94 min drive
Room options
View all photos for Deluxe Mountain View
Deluxe Mountain View
- Mountain view
- 28 sq m
- Sleeps 4
- 1 Queen Bed
- Free Wi-Fi
View all photos for Premium Lake view
Premium Lake view
- Mountain view
- 30 sq m
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 4
- 1 Queen Bed
- Free Wi-Fi
View all photos for Cottage Garden View
Cottage Garden View
- Garden view
- 50 sq m
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 4
- 1 Single Bed
- Free Wi-Fi
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About the area
Nainital
Located in Nainital, Excel Hotels & Resorts Bhimtal is on a lake, a 4-minute drive from Bhimtal Lake and 6 minutes from Bhimtal Lake Aquarium. .This resort is 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from Kainchi Dham and 10.2 mi (16.4 km) from Nainital Lake.
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
- Luckies Cafe & Bakery - 25 min drive
- Cafe Lakeside - 23 min drive
- Nanak Restaurant - 24 min drive
- Udupiwala Restaurant - 31 min drive
About this property
Excel Hotels & Resorts Bhimtal
Excel Hotels & Resorts Bhimtal offers 49 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature all-in-one washer/dryers and safes. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
This Nainital resort provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.
Recreational amenities at the resort include an indoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 49 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an indoor pool or take in the view from a garden. This resort also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a banquet hall.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the resort's room service (during limited hours). Full breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
Excel Hotels & Resorts Bhimtal has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
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 washer/dryer
- Desk
- Desk chair
- Heating
- Iron/ironing board on request
- 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
No pets or service animals allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
- Deposit: INR 1000 per person, per day
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
- Fee for full breakfast: approximately INR 400 for adults and INR 300 for children
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
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
Merak Resort Resort
Merak Resort Nainital
Merak Resort Resort Nainital
Excel Hotels & Resorts Bhimtal Reviews
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