Mirage Inn

“Buddha vihar ”

Awesome experience n great stay Strategic location Best staff Keep it up Nice morning walks to Mayadevi Temple All monasteries are well placed Nice n clean restrooms Good pick & drop options in place from airy

“Good for Lumbini”

For Lumbini it’s a decent hotel. It’s pretty clean although there’s a lot of mosquitoes. I stayed 2 nights. The breakfast was good! There’s lots of very hot water and a good shower. It’s a fine hotel but not one you want to lay around and relax in.

“Good, solid 3* hotel, very close to the sights”

LOCATION & ATTRACTIONS NEARBY *** Located in the main part of Lumbini town, just few steps away from one of the gate to get to the Maya Devi Temple and Old Shakya Temple. It’s literally few minutes away, walking. After that, I recommend to negotiate an auto-rikshaw (they have electric ones now) to… more

LOCATION & ATTRACTIONS NEARBY *** Located in the main part of Lumbini town, just few steps away from one of the gate to get to the Maya Devi Temple and Old Shakya Temple. It’s literally few minutes away, walking. After that, I recommend to negotiate an auto-rikshaw (they have electric ones now) to see all other temples and the World Peace Pagoda (distances are huge, so this is very efficient way to do it), it’s not expensive and definitely more comfortable. Also, if you’re travelling by bus, they will be probably stopping somewhere in the area. There are some food and souvenir shops just 2 min away from the hotel. HOTEL OVERVIEW *** It is quite basic hotel, not very pretty (like most buildings in Lumbini), built in a bit chaotic style (outside). If you’re travelling by car, you can leave it in front of the hotel or in the secured place behind the hotel (behind the gate). PURPOSE OF THIS TRIP *** Leisure RESERVATION *** Via ebookers.ie (expedia) as they offered the best pre-paid rates. LENGTH OF MY STAY *** 1 night – Mar 2019 CHECK-IN *** We arrived in the early evening after long and tired full journey from Kathmandu (I was driving myself). The amount of dust we consumed on the way was unbelievable. So what we needed, was a quick check-in and shower. We’ve been accommodated immediately and helped with our luggage. Rooms were allocated as requested as we’re travelling with friends. Check-in was quick and hassle-free. We’ve been advised of the meal options and what / when / where to go the next day. I also requested if they have somebody to help with the car wash (yes, unusual request, but my car was actually covered in 1 cm layer of dust) and they helped with it (of course I paid for it as intended). LOBBY & RECEPTION *** Small reception where you can also get some drinks. There’s restaurant attached to it where we decided to have our dinner. Menu was quite simple, but good choice and food was delicious. We were very happy with this choice. ROOM *** Standard Rooms #203 & #202 were allocated for us. Rooms were quite small and basic, but this is exactly what I paid for. I have to admit, the price we paid was silly low, so I wasn’t expecting any luxurious. Room was clean and fresh, with two beds (quite hard mattress’). Air-conditioner unit was quite noisy, but the fan was absolutely fine most of the time. There was small wardrobe, mirrors and coffee/tea making kit. Complimentary 2 bottles of water were also provided. As I said, nothing special (this is not a luxury hotel), but more than I expected and paid for. BATHROOM *** Similar to the room, standard, but clean. Some soap was provided, but you may consider having your own toiletries. BREAKFAST *** We paid for the breakfast in the hotel and this was very good idea. The selection was enough and same as dinner, quite tasty. Definitely recommend doing it instead of walking around and trying to find something else. No point of wasting your time. INTERNET ACCESS *** Wi-Fi was free of charge, easy to access and signal was very strong. CHECK-OUT EXPERIENCE *** We checked-out in the morning after breakfast, left our luggage and also left our car for few hours until we’re back from our sightseeing. All bill was paid (by card) and all was smooth and hassle-free. The only negative comment I have with the check-out… As we’re going to depart, I could not find my action camera (which I use also as on board car camera). After few minutes searching the guy from reception came back with the device. It was found when cleaning the room. I was glad for it, but… if I didn’t search for it, probably I would not be told that this was found in the room (and I know because the camera recorded everything…). I deleted it already, but just for the future guys… STAFF *** Very helpful and quick. I really appreciated quick check-in, communication before arrival, room allocation, help with the car wash. OVERVIEW *** This is a good 3* hotel. Price is very low and definitely worth it. Hotel was actually better than I expected. I’m giving score 4/5, but this is not a four star hotel – this place is BASIC. Would I stay there again? Yes.

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“Convenient to visit Lumbini site”

A reasonable facilities in a convenient location. Staff service was very good being attentive. Walking distance to the birth place of Siddartha Gauthama. Food was reasonable though not excellent. Hot water was ample.