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Check in from | 12:00 |
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Check out by | 11:00 |
Amenities
WiFi
Parking
Air conditioning
Airport Shuttle
Pool
Fitness Center
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Pemako Punakha
Pemako Punakha features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a restaurant and bar in Punākha. Among the facilities at this property are a concierge service and a tour desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property.
Ratings and reviews
Cleanliness4.5
Location4.5
Service4.5
Rooms4.5
Value4.5
Sleep quality4.5
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Group traveler
Comment: Oct 18, 2024
Stayed in: Sep 2024
Amazing hotel
Arrived on 20th September with friends and stay there for two nights. Their manager, butler and a monk waited us there to deliver the Welcome Gift-The Kha Ta. Although I am not good in English but the butler tried to use the translated machine to make our communication moved in smooth. This hotel was a real home from home and is very impressive.
Hotel response
Comment: November 20
Dear Guest,
Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience at Pemako Punakha! We are delighted to hear that you and your friends enjoyed your stay with us.
It was our pleasure to welcome you with the traditional Kha Ta ceremony, which reflects the warmth and hospitality of Bhutanese culture. We're especially glad to know that our butler's efforts, including the use of a translation tool, helped make communication seamless and your stay comfortable.
Your kind words about our hotel being a "home from home" mean a lot to us. We strive to create a truly memorable experience for every guest, and your feedback inspires us to continue delivering exceptional service.
We hope to have the honor of welcoming you back in the future for another unforgettable stay in the heart of Bhutan.
Tashi Delek
Amar Deep Chhetri
Lodge Manager
Pemako Punakha
Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience at Pemako Punakha! We are delighted to hear that you and your friends enjoyed your stay with us.
It was our pleasure to welcome you with the traditional Kha Ta ceremony, which reflects the warmth and hospitality of Bhutanese culture. We're especially glad to know that our butler's efforts, including the use of a translation tool, helped make communication seamless and your stay comfortable.
Your kind words about our hotel being a "home from home" mean a lot to us. We strive to create a truly memorable experience for every guest, and your feedback inspires us to continue delivering exceptional service.
We hope to have the honor of welcoming you back in the future for another unforgettable stay in the heart of Bhutan.
Tashi Delek
Amar Deep Chhetri
Lodge Manager
Pemako Punakha
Family traveler
UK
Comment: Feb 8, 2025
Stayed in: Dec 2024
A Great Place to Have a Holiday From Your Bhutan Trip.
We ended up here by chance, after the Como Punakha had made an error with our original booking. On New Year's Eve, my daughter and I were the only guests. Sometimes this feels lonely or empty, but not on this occasion. This hotel offers something different from the Bhutan lux norm. There is the Ben Bensley design, with bright primary colours and the whimsical details, like the proliferation of soft toy yaks in the suites. The basic concept is the tented luxury safari lodge, set beside a fast flowing gurgling river. The "tents" are vast. I think I my bed had room for four (or six!). There was a copper bath in an equally vast bathroom. I don't think you will even remember you are in a tent. A bicycle might help you get around the space inside your tent, let alone outside.
The intention to detail is impressive. There are six varieties of water infused with different medicinal herbs. A variety of snacks, should you get peckish. Pillow choices.
What really sets the Pemako apart is the resort feel. There is a certain tension here. Bhutan sets the Sustainable Development Fee and this can create an odd psychology, like you are in an expensive taxi with the meter running. You feel an urge to make the most of your limited time. See more dzongs, hike the trails, squeeze in another temple. The Pemako is the one place where you feel like falling off the trail and doing very little in style. In effect, having a holiday from the planned trip. There are many great places to stay in Bhutan, however this one feels like a good choice for a romantic long weekend, a honeymoon or to celebrate a special birthday. My daughter immediately grasped this and insisted we drop our existing plans and enjoy the resort to the full. What a good idea!
Standout experiences were many and varied. There was a blessing from a lama on arrival. I must mention Kinley our butler, who was so helpful, on hand to make any conceivable plan work and to drive us around in the golf cart. The spa was tried and tested and was found to offer a superior massage. Food was outstanding, a fusion of Indian, Bhutanese and International. The dining room is in a separate building and it was great to have breakfast on the terrace surrounded by the view. There is a separate traditional farmhouse where you can have cooking lessons or have a traditional Bhutanese feast.
Each tent has a heated outdoor swimming pool. This was my one and only swim in Bhutan. The outside air temperatures at sunset was cold, yet the pool steamed away and it was amazing to float on your back and stare up at the stars. It brought to mind a Japanese hot springs ryokan. A great added touch from Kinley was to ensure that my swimming trunks were dried and handed back at check out.
If you do decide to stay here, try to build some real downtime into your itinerary. It is a great spot to slow down and do very little.
The intention to detail is impressive. There are six varieties of water infused with different medicinal herbs. A variety of snacks, should you get peckish. Pillow choices.
What really sets the Pemako apart is the resort feel. There is a certain tension here. Bhutan sets the Sustainable Development Fee and this can create an odd psychology, like you are in an expensive taxi with the meter running. You feel an urge to make the most of your limited time. See more dzongs, hike the trails, squeeze in another temple. The Pemako is the one place where you feel like falling off the trail and doing very little in style. In effect, having a holiday from the planned trip. There are many great places to stay in Bhutan, however this one feels like a good choice for a romantic long weekend, a honeymoon or to celebrate a special birthday. My daughter immediately grasped this and insisted we drop our existing plans and enjoy the resort to the full. What a good idea!
Standout experiences were many and varied. There was a blessing from a lama on arrival. I must mention Kinley our butler, who was so helpful, on hand to make any conceivable plan work and to drive us around in the golf cart. The spa was tried and tested and was found to offer a superior massage. Food was outstanding, a fusion of Indian, Bhutanese and International. The dining room is in a separate building and it was great to have breakfast on the terrace surrounded by the view. There is a separate traditional farmhouse where you can have cooking lessons or have a traditional Bhutanese feast.
Each tent has a heated outdoor swimming pool. This was my one and only swim in Bhutan. The outside air temperatures at sunset was cold, yet the pool steamed away and it was amazing to float on your back and stare up at the stars. It brought to mind a Japanese hot springs ryokan. A great added touch from Kinley was to ensure that my swimming trunks were dried and handed back at check out.
If you do decide to stay here, try to build some real downtime into your itinerary. It is a great spot to slow down and do very little.
Business traveler
Comment: Jan 14, 2025
Stayed in: Sep 2024
Incredible, beautiful, Bhutans best kept secret!
Wow, great glamping, best tents ever, very large very well equipped, great minibar and wonderful HUGE bed, very. nice private pool. Most beautiful reception, great art, fantastic grounds. Only problem, it is far away and the waiters are not well trained and that is a shame for such a place. The butlers are fine, but the restaurant staff is more on the hopeless side, there urgent improvement is needed, you can not charge these prices and then have lousy service. But once this is taken care of, it is easily the very best hotel in Bhutan!
Hotel response
Comment: February 4
Dear Guest,
Kuzu Zangpola!
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay with us. It’s wonderful to hear that you appreciated the private pool, art, and overall ambiance.
We sincerely appreciate your honest feedback regarding the restaurant service. Providing exceptional service is our priority, and we regret that we fell short of expectations in this area. Please know that we are actively working on enhancing our training programs to ensure that every aspect of our hospitality matches the high standards we strive for.
Your comments are invaluable to us, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for an even more seamless and extraordinary stay in the future.
Tashi Delek
Best regards,
Amar Deep Chhetri
Lodge Manager
Pemako Punakha
Kuzu Zangpola!
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay with us. It’s wonderful to hear that you appreciated the private pool, art, and overall ambiance.
We sincerely appreciate your honest feedback regarding the restaurant service. Providing exceptional service is our priority, and we regret that we fell short of expectations in this area. Please know that we are actively working on enhancing our training programs to ensure that every aspect of our hospitality matches the high standards we strive for.
Your comments are invaluable to us, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for an even more seamless and extraordinary stay in the future.
Tashi Delek
Best regards,
Amar Deep Chhetri
Lodge Manager
Pemako Punakha
Family traveler
Comment: Jan 2, 2025
Stayed in: Nov 2024
I truly appreciate their exceptional service.
Wonderful property and rooms very comfortable I stayed in two bedrooms villa and I didn't know how 4 nights went within a minutes.One moment that stood out was when I mentioned feeling a bit under the weather within a minute Butler reshma brought a comforting herbal tea and arranged a cozy set up in my room so,I could rest. This kind of thoughtfulness and care that truly sets them up apart. Reshu made me feel like having a close friend who genuinely cares about my comfort and happiness.Staff were very kind and helpful.
Thank you pemako team for making my stay wonderful.
Thank you pemako team for making my stay wonderful.
Hotel response
Comment: February 4
Dear Guest
Kuzu Zangpola!
Thank you for your heartwarming review! We are delighted to hear that you had a memorable stay with us and that your time in our two-bedroom villa was so enjoyable that four nights felt like minutes.
Your kind words about Reshma and the team truly mean a lot. Thoughtful and personalized service is at the heart of what we do, and we are thrilled that Reshma’s care and attention made you feel so comfortable during your stay. We will be sure to share your appreciation with her and the entire team.
It was our pleasure to host you, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another wonderful experience at Pemako.
Tashi Delek,
Best regards,
Amar Deep Chhetri
Lodge Manager
Pemako Punakha.
Kuzu Zangpola!
Thank you for your heartwarming review! We are delighted to hear that you had a memorable stay with us and that your time in our two-bedroom villa was so enjoyable that four nights felt like minutes.
Your kind words about Reshma and the team truly mean a lot. Thoughtful and personalized service is at the heart of what we do, and we are thrilled that Reshma’s care and attention made you feel so comfortable during your stay. We will be sure to share your appreciation with her and the entire team.
It was our pleasure to host you, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another wonderful experience at Pemako.
Tashi Delek,
Best regards,
Amar Deep Chhetri
Lodge Manager
Pemako Punakha.
Couple
Comment: Nov 25, 2024
Stayed in: Sep 2024
Very good with some room for improvement
This is a very new resort and still has some growing pains.
The Monk welcome on arrival was inspirational as were meditation classes with him.
Our butler, Karma, was very friendly and obliging and provided great service. He is very professional and caring.
We found the rooms good but the beds are way too wide - you could fit a family of 6 in the bed! It was lovely to have a view of the river and housekeeping were extremely helpful. The AC was not very effective and the fans were noisy.
The food was generally good and they were very accommodating of our dietary needs, though we would have appreciated more organic locally grown foods to be served.
The spa treatment was so-so and we felt there was a lack of experience there plus limited options of treatments.
Overall, the team do everything they can to create a special experience and we are sure the property will continue to improve.
The Monk welcome on arrival was inspirational as were meditation classes with him.
Our butler, Karma, was very friendly and obliging and provided great service. He is very professional and caring.
We found the rooms good but the beds are way too wide - you could fit a family of 6 in the bed! It was lovely to have a view of the river and housekeeping were extremely helpful. The AC was not very effective and the fans were noisy.
The food was generally good and they were very accommodating of our dietary needs, though we would have appreciated more organic locally grown foods to be served.
The spa treatment was so-so and we felt there was a lack of experience there plus limited options of treatments.
Overall, the team do everything they can to create a special experience and we are sure the property will continue to improve.
Hotel response
Comment: November 26
Dear Mrs. Tania de Jong,
Kuzu Zangpola!
Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback about your stay at Pemako Punakha. We truly appreciate your candid observations, as they help us enhance our services and ensure a memorable experience for all our guests.
We’re delighted that you enjoyed the monk's welcome ceremony, meditation classes, and the attentive service provided by your butler, Karma. Your kind words about his professionalism and care mean a lot to us, and we will be sure to share your compliments with him.
It was also such an honor to have you join us during our hotel’s first annual day celebration! Your beautiful performance truly elevated the evening, and we’re so grateful for the joy you brought to the event.
We’re pleased to know you appreciated the river views, the helpfulness of our housekeeping team, and the efforts made to cater to your dietary preferences. Your suggestion for more organic, locally grown foods is well noted and aligns with our commitment to sustainable practices—we will certainly work towards offering more of these options.
At the same time, we regret that certain aspects of your stay, such as the bed size, AC performance, and spa treatments, did not meet your expectations. We will certainly work on your mentioned points to address and improve. We will also review the variety of spa treatments offered to enhance the experience for our guests.
Thank you for acknowledging the dedication of our team in creating a special experience. As a new resort, we are continually striving to refine every detail, and your insights play a valuable role in this journey. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future to showcase the improvements made.
Tashi Delek,
Amar Deep Chhetri
Lodge Manager
Pemako Punakha
Kuzu Zangpola!
Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback about your stay at Pemako Punakha. We truly appreciate your candid observations, as they help us enhance our services and ensure a memorable experience for all our guests.
We’re delighted that you enjoyed the monk's welcome ceremony, meditation classes, and the attentive service provided by your butler, Karma. Your kind words about his professionalism and care mean a lot to us, and we will be sure to share your compliments with him.
It was also such an honor to have you join us during our hotel’s first annual day celebration! Your beautiful performance truly elevated the evening, and we’re so grateful for the joy you brought to the event.
We’re pleased to know you appreciated the river views, the helpfulness of our housekeeping team, and the efforts made to cater to your dietary preferences. Your suggestion for more organic, locally grown foods is well noted and aligns with our commitment to sustainable practices—we will certainly work towards offering more of these options.
At the same time, we regret that certain aspects of your stay, such as the bed size, AC performance, and spa treatments, did not meet your expectations. We will certainly work on your mentioned points to address and improve. We will also review the variety of spa treatments offered to enhance the experience for our guests.
Thank you for acknowledging the dedication of our team in creating a special experience. As a new resort, we are continually striving to refine every detail, and your insights play a valuable role in this journey. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future to showcase the improvements made.
Tashi Delek,
Amar Deep Chhetri
Lodge Manager
Pemako Punakha
Excellent location
Punakha - Thimphu Highway, 13005, Bhutan
Check in and check out
Check in from:
12:00
Check out before:
11:00
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This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties. Please inform Pemako Punakha of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation. Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
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