Title: Excel Hotels and Resorts Bhimtal Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Excel Hotels and Resorts Bhimtal Lakefront resort with 24-hour front desk and indoor pool ![Indoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93850000/93841300/93841221/f7a59340.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93850000/93841300/93841221/1785244f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93850000/93841300/93841221/1aa44bfe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Premium Lake view | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93850000/93841300/93841221/ff1fc8ad.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Food and drink](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93850000/93841300/93841221/4aea2fbe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies 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. ## Popular amenities - Pool - Room service - Air conditioning - Breakfast available - 24/7 front desk - Laundry £38 includes taxes & fees 11 Nov - 12 Nov ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Nov 8 - Nov 9](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-08&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=93841221&PinnedHotelID=93841221&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-08&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=93841221&PinnedHotelID=93841221&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Nov 9 - Nov 10](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-09&endDate=2025-11-10&selected=93841221&PinnedHotelID=93841221&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-09&endDate=2025-11-10&selected=93841221&PinnedHotelID=93841221&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Nov 14 - Nov 16](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-14&endDate=2025-11-16&selected=93841221&PinnedHotelID=93841221&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-14&endDate=2025-11-16&selected=93841221&PinnedHotelID=93841221&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Nov 21 - Nov 23](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-21&endDate=2025-11-23&selected=93841221&PinnedHotelID=93841221&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-21&endDate=2025-11-23&selected=93841221&PinnedHotelID=93841221&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93850000/93841300/93841221/6aa4d8e3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Mountain View ### Highlights Balcony Separate sitting area Air conditioning Heating Flat-screen TV Washer/dryer Separate bedroom Premium bedding Balcony Separate sitting area Air-conditioning Heating All-in-one washing machine and dryer Premium bedding - 300 sq ft - Mountain view - Sleeps 4 - 1 Queen Bed ![Premium Lake view | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93850000/93841300/93841221/ff1fc8ad.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Premium Lake view ### Highlights Balcony Separate sitting area Air conditioning Heating Flat-screen TV Washer/dryer Separate bedroom Premium bedding Balcony Separate sitting area Air-conditioning Heating All-in-one washing machine and dryer Premium bedding - 320 sq ft - Lake view - Sleeps 4 - 1 Queen Bed ![Cottage Garden View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93850000/93841300/93841221/88b670bf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Cottage Garden View ### Highlights Balcony Separate sitting area Air conditioning Heating Flat-screen TV Washer/dryer Premium bedding Separate bedroom Balcony Separate sitting area Air-conditioning Heating All-in-one washing machine and dryer Premium bedding - 520 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 4 - 1 Single Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FNainital-Hotels-Merak-Resort.h93841221.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FNainital-Hotels-Merak-Resort.h93841221.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![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%7C29.36377%2C79.54502&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=jxH93v9zUpqlftYXbVDkhJ_BrRM=) Bhowali - Bhimtal Rd, Nainital, UT, 263136 #### What's nearby - Bhimtal Lake - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles - Ghorakhal Temple - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles - Kainchi Dham - 15 min drive - 7.1 miles - Nainital Lake - 16 min drive - 7.6 miles - Mall Road - 16 min drive - 7.6 miles #### Getting around - Kathgodam Railway Station - 65 min drive - Pantnagar (PGH) - 124 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Luckies Cafe & Bakery - ‬25 min drive - ‪Sakley's Restaurant - ‬25 min drive - ‪Cafe Lakeside - ‬23 min drive - ‪Boathouse Club - ‬25 min drive - ‪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 ping pong - Meeting rooms, ATM/banking services and a billiards/pool table 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 ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117970000/117960900/117960854/ec224538.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Excel Hotels & Resorts Mall Road Nainital Mallital - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Breakfast available - Housekeeping £59 includes taxes & fees 24 Nov - 25 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-24&endDate=2025-11-25&selected=117960854&PinnedHotelID=117960854&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Family Room, Balcony, Lake View | Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48940000/48936100/48936030/34f826d5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Rosefinch Sarovar Portico Bhimtal Nainital - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Air conditioning 9.8 Exceptional 13 reviews £63 includes taxes & fees 19 Nov - 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10 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-09&endDate=2025-11-10&selected=3768189&PinnedHotelID=3768189&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## 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 at the property ## 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 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 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 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 8 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Excel Hotels and Resorts Bhimtal on 11 Nov 2025 start from £37.77, 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](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Nainital-Hotels-Merak-Resort.h93841221.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) 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). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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