Title: Lavanya Inn Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=21161890&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Lavanya Inn Travelers relax on the rooftop terrace with scenic views or find peaceful moments in the garden—two perfect spots to unwind after exploring. ## Photo gallery for Lavanya Inn ![Terrace/patio - Lavanya Inn (Nainital)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21170000/21161900/21161890/346fb150.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Front of property - Lavanya Inn (Nainital)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21170000/21161900/21161890/b76278c6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Reception - Lavanya Inn (Nainital)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21170000/21161900/21161890/b7b68212.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Restaurant - Lavanya Inn (Nainital)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21170000/21161900/21161890/a1c71d43.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Luxury Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Bathtub, Lake View | Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk - Lavanya Inn (Nainital)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21170000/21161900/21161890/2eae359a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Lavanya Inn, lakeside, offers a peaceful escape. Guests enjoy panoramic rooftop views, browse the library, or wander through gardens. The hotel provides free public WiFi and dry cleaning/laundry services, combining relaxation with practical amenities for a comfortable stay. ## Reviews 4.0 ## Popular amenities - Spa - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant - Air-conditioning - Gym ## Check prices for these days [Tonight ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-11&endDate=2026-02-12&selected=21161890&PinnedHotelID=21161890&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-11&endDate=2026-02-12&selected=21161890&PinnedHotelID=21161890&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Tomorrow ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-12&endDate=2026-02-13&selected=21161890&PinnedHotelID=21161890&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-12&endDate=2026-02-13&selected=21161890&PinnedHotelID=21161890&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [This weekend ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-13&endDate=2026-02-15&selected=21161890&PinnedHotelID=21161890&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-13&endDate=2026-02-15&selected=21161890&PinnedHotelID=21161890&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Next weekend ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-20&endDate=2026-02-22&selected=21161890&PinnedHotelID=21161890&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-20&endDate=2026-02-22&selected=21161890&PinnedHotelID=21161890&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Room options All rooms 1 bed 3+ beds Showing 4 of 4 rooms ### View all photos for Deluxe Single Room, 1 Double Bed, Balcony, Mountainside ![Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21170000/21161900/21161890/b10df382.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Single Room, 1 Double Bed, Balcony, Mountainside ### Highlights Balcony or patio Separate sitting area Individually furnished Air conditioning LED TV Rainfall showerhead Private bathroom Coffee/tea maker - 150 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Executive Single Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Lakeside ![Executive Single Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Lakeside | Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21170000/21161900/21161890/a7ad61f7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Executive Single Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Lakeside ### Highlights Balcony or patio Separate sitting area Individually furnished Air conditioning LED TV Rainfall showerhead Private bathroom Coffee/tea maker - 182 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Royal Duplex, Multiple Beds, Balcony, Lakeside ![Royal Duplex, Multiple Beds, Balcony, Lakeside | Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21170000/21161900/21161890/25511ab6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Royal Duplex, Multiple Beds, Balcony, Lakeside ### Highlights Balcony or patio Separate sitting area Individually furnished Air conditioning LED TV Separate bedroom Rainfall showerhead Private bathroom - 182 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 5 - 1 King Bed and 2 Double Sofa Beds ### View all photos for Luxury Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Bathtub, Lake View ![Luxury Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Bathtub, Lake View | Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21170000/21161900/21161890/2eae359a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Luxury Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Bathtub, Lake View ### Highlights Balcony or patio Separate sitting area Individually furnished Air conditioning LED TV Rainfall showerhead Jetted bath Separate bath and shower - Lake view - 96 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 Queen Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FHaldwani-Hotels-TAG-Resorts-Lavanya-Bhimtal.h21161890.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FHaldwani-Hotels-TAG-Resorts-Lavanya-Bhimtal.h21161890.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Located in Nainital, Lavanya Inn 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. [Visit our Nainital travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Nainital.dx6056286) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C29.34038%2C79.55774&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=FUETyRrlLj68CRXHan1FEiSzOFY=) T.R.C Road, Joon Estate, Tallital Road, Bhimtal, Nainital, Uttarakhand, 263136 ### What's nearby - ![Scenic Bhimtal lake at sunset with wooden tourist boats at Nainital Uttarakhand India.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6106612/77fc8bd9-3767-4e76-a0f5-6b04a0a6a314.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Nainital Lake 35 min drive \- 10.0 miles - ![#beautiful Nainital lake From Nainital Uttarakhand India #Green Photo Sweepstakes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6056286/96a86a8c-5df7-452d-b36b-15d834d46978.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Mall Road 35 min drive \- 10.0 miles - Bhimtal Lake 1 min walk \- 0.1 miles - Bhimtal Lake Aquarium 3 min drive \- 0.9 miles - Bhimeshwar Hindu Temple 3 min drive \- 1.2 miles ### Getting around - Kathgodam Railway Station 53 min drive - Pantnagar (PGH) 98 min drive ### Restaurants - The Mudhouse Cafe 32 min drive - Machan 5 min drive - Udupiwala Restaurant 27 min drive - Lee's Kitchen 26 min drive - iheart 7 min drive ## About this property ### Lavanya Inn Upscale hotel by the lake Take advantage of a rooftop terrace, a garden and a library at Lavanya Inn. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a gym, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas. Other perks include: - Free self-parking - Buffet breakfast (surcharge), meeting rooms and a banquet hall - Smoke-free property, a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage Room features All guest rooms are individually furnished, and have comforts, such as 24-hour room service and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas. 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Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Free self parking on site - Limited on-site self parking - Wheelchair-accessible parking available ### Food and drink - Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: INR 500 for adults and INR 500 for children - A restaurant ### Things to do - Gym - Library ### Family friendly - Laundry facilities - Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge) ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk - Free newspapers in lobby - Laundry facilities - Lockers - Luggage storage ### Guest services - Dry cleaning/laundry service - Housekeeping (daily) ### Business services - Business centre - Conference centre - Meeting room ### Outdoors - Garden - In the mountains - On a lake - Rooftop terrace ### Spa - Spa services ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Lift - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel ### More - 1 building - 3 floors - Banquet hall - Smoke-free property ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge) ### Bathroom - Free toiletries - Private bathroom - Shampoo - Soap - Towels provided ### Entertainment - LED TV with cable channels ### Food and drink - 24-hour room service - Coffee/tea maker - Free bottled water - Minibar ### More - Air conditioning (climate-controlled) - Desk - Individual furnishings - Iron/ironing board on request - Laptop workspace - Safe - Separate sitting area ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 1 PM Late check-in subject to availability ### Check-out Check-out before 11 AM ### Special check-in instructions Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are available for INR 1500.0 per night. Cots (infant beds) are not available ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Optional extras - Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately INR 500 for adults and from INR 500 for children - Rollaway bed fee: INR 1500.0 per night The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation A fee for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on 31 December Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms ### Property is also known as TAG Resorts Lavanya Bhimtal Hotel Nainital TAG Resorts Lavanya Bhimtal Nainital Hotel TAG Resorts Lavanya Bhimtal Nainital Hotel TAG Resorts Lavanya Bhimtal TAG Resorts Lavanya Bhimtal Hotel Nainital TAG Resorts Lavanya Bhimtal Hotel Nainital TAG Resorts Lavanya Bhimtal Hotel Tag Resorts Lavanya Bhimtal Lavanya Inn Hotel Lavanya Inn Nainital Lavanya Inn Hotel Nainital TAG Resorts Lavanya Bhimtal ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Lavanya Inn pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Lavanya Inn? ### What time is check-in at Lavanya Inn? ### What time is check-out at Lavanya Inn? ### Where is Lavanya Inn located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Lavanya Inn Reviews 4.0 All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 6.0 Cleanliness ### 6.0 Amenities ### 4.0 Staff & service ### 6.0 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews ### 4/10 Poor #### Verified traveller 15 Oct 2019 Disliked: Staff & service Location and view was nice. Staff attitude, food, WiFi connection and other amenities were pathetic. 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