I’m sitting on a bench on the front porch of my cottage. I can see the panoramic view of the Paro Valley beautifully surrounded by green paddy fields and fruit laden trees. My eye is time and again drawn to the tempting Paro River and mountains looming in the distance.
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During our visit to Bhutan, we got a chance to stay in the gorgeous Rema Resort located on the quieter north side of Paro valley. Honestly, we didn’t know what to expect from the hotel in terms of location or services as we had booked it simply on a whim, just a day before arriving in Paro.
We arrived at Rema Resort quite late one morning and trust me I couldn’t stop marvelling at how peaceful and tidy it was.
Loved the Buddha figurine kept at the reception of the hotel
Checking into Rema Resort, Paro
Deciding on hotels for staying in Bhutan was a task in itself for us. But the moment we caught glimpse of the resort from the outside, we could imagine what lay ahead.
It was still cold in Paro but the moment we stepped inside the rooms we felt warm. The overall resort has been designed in tandem with the Bhutanese way of living with breathtaking ambiance. Of course, there is complimentary Wi-Fi, which is why we chose to stay in the resort at the first place. 🙂
Rema Resort Paro – Room number sign holder
Location
Rema Resort is literally between these striking valley views on one side and Paro river banks on the other. The town itself is so small that no location is bad. But if seen in relation to the views, this one shines. Also, the resort is about 20 minutes walk into the city center and you can reach there easily by jumping on a taxi as well.
Rooms
Our gorgeous wooden room at Rema Resort Paro was equipped with all luxuries we could want – a large king-sized bed, bedside table lamps, complimentary coffee facilities, a nice balcony with sitting space, and lots of storage. Though the bathroom was not exactly a luxurious one, it was pretty nice with a bathtub and tiny bars of scented soaps.
To watch the sunset, while we had our locally sourced dinner minutes before snuggling into the comfiest bed while desiring of settling down in Paro forever, there was nothing short of magic.
Wooden bedroom at Rema Resort Paro
Extended balcony with a view
The peace and the view from our room’s balcony
Dining at Rema Resort Paro
Rema resort Paro is not for those who love wholesome breakfasts. Their morning buffet includes just about a selective assortment of fresh fruits, juices, white bread, and eggs.
We ordered Indian dishes at night – Paneer Masala and Dum Aloo – which were just about, average. The food wasn’t pricey either (just inclusive of 20% mandatory tax).
Our healthy breakfast at the Rema Resort Paro
You can book a night’s stay in a Cottage at Rema Resort for $75 per night, twin share basis.
Have you read our post on cultural delight: festivals of Bhutan yet?
Here’s a virtual tour of our room:
Annika
It looks really cool – I love that little panoramic balcony set up. And also, it looks authentic. I love places that just seem to belong and are not so generic that they could be anywhere in the world. However, the price seems quite steep for what it is. Is that a regular Bhutan price?
admin
Hey Annika, Almost all the hotels in Bhutan have an authentic touch to them and are not the regular hotels that you find anywhere else in the world. Even big giants like Le Meridien and Taj Tashi are not the generic ones. As for the price, the country thrives on tourism and the prices are on the higher side during the on season. But for a bargain deal, you can always book through Agoda and Booking.com (as we did).
Benjamin J Travel
What a cool little place to stay. Bhutan is definitely on my to-visit list!
admin
Glad to know that. It should be, Benjamin. 😉
Cris
It looks magnificent! Way off the price range we travel in, but, by the looks of it, totally worth it! 🙂
admin
Hi Cris, That’s the on season rate (though we scored a better deal through Booking.com). And yes, it was totally worth living in this beautiful property. 🙂
Kemkem
I love the Buddha statue. It tells you already what the hotel feels like. Your room balcony looks awesome. The whole vibe l get is a zen, relaxed feel. especially with the paneling. I like 🙂
admin
Thanks Kemken. I am glad you like it. Even I loved the Buddha statue and the whole feel of this hotel the moment we stepped in. 🙂
Arvin
I’d absolutely love to visit Bhutan, though the cost for foreigners to spend per day is a factor on visiting Bhutan, great post and amazing photos!
admin
Yes Arvin, but then it’s a fair price to experience a country so gorgeous! 🙂
Mike Cotton
Wonderful colourful photographs, certainly showing the best of your accommodation. I’d love to visit Bhutan as you say at the end of your post, the cost is still quite prohibitive for foreigners.
Vishal Vashisht
“Bhutan is extremely beautiful” is what I have always heard from my father. But I could never visit there. It is on my to visit list (someday), however your post has made this country jump few places ahead of other cities. I love the room’s photos (others too but rooms caught my eye immediately). I hope you enjoyed the trip.
admin
Hey Vishal, Bhutan is a magical land and a step into the country, you start feeling heavenly. You certainly should plan a visit to Bhutan as the beauty and hospitality is going to leave you spellbound.
Cat | For Two, Please
Would love to visit Bhutan one day! What a beautiful resort – like you said, it is not luxurious, but neat, simple, clean are what really matter!
admin
You definitely should. It’s a gorgeous country and the beauty will leave you speechless.