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About this property
Surrounded by greenery, Sapana Village Lodge is a 01-minute drive from Sauraha City Centre and provides complimentary transport service to and from the lodge. Sapana Village Lodge aims to support the local community, including the indigenous people of the Terai region. The property features a restaurant, a coffee shop and a spa. Decorated with wall art and local fabrics, each air-conditioned bedroom has a private balcony or veranda. The en suite bathroom offers a hot shower. Sapana Village Lodge is 17.9 km from Bharatpur Airport, and 6.9 km from the Bakulahar Chowk bus stop. Chitwan National Park is a 15-minute drive away. Nepali and continental dishes are served in the open-air restaurant. The terrace is set up to have panoramic views of the Rapti river, with occasional elephants walking by. Staff can arrange ticket bookings, bicycle or motorbike rentals, and transfer services to the airport or bus station. At the lodge, guests can book a variety of excursions; from jeep safaris to cultural dances to cooking classes with locals.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Spa and wellness centre
- Family rooms
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Fiona
United Kingdom
“Absolutely the highlight of our trip. High quality accommodation, staff couldn’t have been more attentive or helpful. Eco tourism was important to me and is at the heart of Sapana’s ethos. Lots of options for excursions/animal encounters....” - Isabel
United Kingdom
“Beautiful setting with charming buildings and lots of tranquility! Many places that allow bird or animal watching, including a yoga house. Tasteful and quirky rooms build with nature and sustainability in mind. The service was outstanding and we...” - Jade
Australia
“Amazing surroundings and property. Great staff and restaurant. Excellent guides for tours.” - Julia
Belgium
“Calm and relaxing environment. Staff is very attentive and helpful. Requests have always been fulfilled and all activities took place as planned. Great place for a family stay.” - Diane
Australia
“The staff were so helpful and welcoming. They did so much to make our stay a memorable one. Our room was lovely, clean and tastefully decorated and furnished. The food was great and we also had a cooking class with the chefs - learning how to make...” - Kathryn
Australia
“Everything. Met the owner, what an inspiring person. I had read some bad reviews on this hotel and could not believe it was the same place. The rooms were clean, bright, decorated and comfortable. The lodge lives up to it's eco-friendly...” - Rik
Belgium
“Situated next to the river, close to the nature park, cozy terraces, outside fireplace in the evening, very punctual and friendly staff, luxurious room and a manager that is proactive and correct. We loved our stay ! also the nightly visit of the...” - Marius
Austria
“Fabulous location on the banks of the river provides excellent conditions for observing wildlife. The kitchen was very good, offering a fair choice of Western, Nepali and Indian foods.” - Jeroen
Netherlands
“Very nice lodge. You can view wildlife from the hotel. The restaurant is very good too.” - Raymond
Australia
“The Sapana Village Lodge is as much an idea as a resort. It is based around a philosophy of changing the local environment by diverting profits to create schools, building a village for a disadvantaged caste that was deeply affected by floods and...”
Property surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineAmerican • Chinese • Dutch • Ethiopian • Indian • Italian • Japanese • Mediterranean • Mexican • Middle Eastern • Moroccan • Nepalese • Peruvian • Austrian • Australian • German • Local • Asian • International • European • Croatian • Grill/BBQ
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.




The fine print
Please inform Sapana Village Lodge in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.