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Excel Hotels and Resorts Bhimtal

3.5 star property
Lakefront resort with 24-hour front desk and indoor pool

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Indoor pool
Exterior
Food and drink
Reception
Premium Lake view
Merak Resort, beside a tranquil lake, balances relaxation and work. Amenities include dry cleaning, in-room WiFi, and an indoor pool. Guests enjoy the billiards table for downtime and the convenience of 24-hour front desk service.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
The current price is AU$73
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct

Room options

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Tonight

Sept 27 - Sept 28
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Tomorrow

Sept 28 - Sept 29
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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Mountain View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 28 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Cottage Garden View

Cottage Garden View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 48 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Premium Lake view

Premium Lake view

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 30 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Located in Nainital, Excel Hotels and Resorts Bhimtal is in the mountains and on a lake. Nainital Lake and Bhimtal Lake reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Bhimtal Lake Aquarium and Goddess Naina Devi. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing.
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Map
Bhowali - Bhimtal Rd, Nainital, UT, 263136

What's nearby

  • Bhimtal Lake - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Ghorakhal Temple - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Kainchi Dham - 15 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Mall Road - 16 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Nainital Lake - 16 min drive - 12.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Sakley's Restaurant - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Lakeside - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Embassy Restaurant - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪iheart - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Mudhouse Cafe - ‬36 min drive

About this property

Excel Hotels and Resorts Bhimtal

Resort by the lake
You can look forward to a firepit, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services at Excel Hotels and Resorts Bhimtal. In addition to a business centre and a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 50+ Mbps.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), an indoor tennis court and luggage storage
  • Concierge services, a lift and ping pong
Room features
All guest rooms at Excel Hotels and Resorts Bhimtal feature thoughtful touches, such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and desk chairs.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, balconies and separate sitting areas

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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

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
  • Indoor tennis court
  • 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

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: from approximately INR 400 for adults and from 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

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Excel Hotels and Resorts Bhimtal have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

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

As of 27 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Excel Hotels and Resorts Bhimtal on 15 Oct 2025 start from AU$73.39, 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 Excel Hotels and Resorts Bhimtal pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Excel Hotels and Resorts Bhimtal?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Excel Hotels and Resorts Bhimtal?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Excel Hotels and Resorts Bhimtal?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Excel Hotels and Resorts Bhimtal located?

Situated on a lake, this resort is within 3 miles (5 km) of Bhimtal Lake, Bhimtal Lake Aquarium and Bhimeshwar Hindu Temple. Naukuchiatal Lake and Ghorakhal Temple are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Excel Hotels and Resorts Bhimtal Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

17 external reviews