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Ganga Monastery

3.0 star property
Sun and fun on the beach, near Durga Temple
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing
Front of property - evening/night
Reception
Reception

Reviews

7.0 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
    Room service
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping

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N-1/2 RM, Near Ravidas Ghat, Assi-Nagwa Road, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, 221005
  • Sant Ravidas Ghat
    5 min walk
  • Asi Ghat
    8 min walk
  • Tulsi Ghat
    10 min walk
  • Varanasi (VNS-Lal Bahadur Shastri)
    65 min drive

Room options

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Premium Room, 1 Double Bed

Premium Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Bedroom

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Cots/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Varanasi

At Ganga Monastery you'll be within a 30-minute stroll of Durga Temple and Harishchandra Ghat. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include in-room free WiFi, free high-speed Internet and balconies. .The hotel's restaurant is a nice spot to grab a bite. Business amenities include 2 meeting rooms and a business centre. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. There's also free valet parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this 3-property class Varanasi hotel, you'll be 2.7 km (1.7 mi) from Dasaswamedh ghat and 3.1 km (1.9 mi) from Banaras Hindu University.

What's nearby

  • Sant Ravidas Ghat - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Asi Ghat - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Dasaswamedh ghat - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Kashi Vishwanath Temple - 7 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Banaras Hindu University - 7 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • Jeonathpur Station - 13 min drive
  • Varanasi (VNS-Lal Bahadur Shastri) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The mark Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Pahelawan Lassi Bhandar - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Pizzeria Vaatika Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Flavours Cafe - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Kashi Cafe - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Ganga Monastery

Sun and fun on the beach, near Durga Temple
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. Business amenities include a business centre and 2 meeting rooms. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. A library, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Ganga Monastery. Self parking and valet parking are free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Varanasi hotel.

  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1990
  • Supervised kids' activities (surcharge)
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Ganga Monastery offers 16 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and free newspapers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower, dressing gowns and hairdryers. This Varanasi hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and a ceiling fan. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Russian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • On the beach
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices

More

  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1990
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Mobile key entry
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 5 per cent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 3 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: INR 800.00 per vehicle (one way)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 5 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 and mobile payments; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche and mobile payments. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

We should mention

  • For stays on 24 December, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner.
  • For stays on 31 December, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner.
  • One child aged 3 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Ganga Monastery?

Ganga Monastery offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Ganga Monastery?

Yep, Ganga Monastery has a free self car park and free valet parking.

What makes Ganga Monastery a romantic place to stay?

24-hour room service, plus private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Ganga Monastery.

Is Ganga Monastery family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as supervised childcare and laundry facilities, it's no surprise that Ganga Monastery is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Ganga Monastery?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Ganga Monastery?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Ganga Monastery's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Ganga Monastery?

Check-in begins at noon. Check-out time is 11:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at Ganga Monastery?

No, pets are not allowed.

Ganga Monastery Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 22 reviews" "

6.2/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Sathiyan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I got bad experience too cold inside, hot water is not coming, power plug point not working, staying at hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Frederik

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The initial room that I was allocated was on the main floor; drak, dungy and smelled badly after sewage. I tried to leave the hotel after one day, but management did not approve a refund for the other four days that I had booked. Through Expedia.The pictures are not representative of the main floor rooms. Expect Indian 2 star standard. The hotel location is quite good, at the Ganges and close to Assi Ghat. There is a thing though with cleanliness and disrepair and Indian culture and standards. The very friendly Indian staff just seems to have a blind eye for dirt and broken and damaged things, even though they hang around and have lots of time to fix things, clean things, and make them look good. I guess that is more of a European and North American expectation. Very helpful and friendly staff though.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

Shekhar

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A very disappointing experience!
This hotel is well located but that is where the good news stops! service is terrible, rooms are spacious but not maintained well. we had to ask for soap and toilet paper (which were then given to us) and for shampoo (which was not- we were asked to buy it from nearby shops). there was a bad smell in the toilet. Kitchen was extremely dirty- one would not like to eat any breakfast after having a look there. workers do not keep good hygiene. Altogether- not a place to stay. KEEP AWAY!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic hotel away from the noise and craziness just 10 mins walk on the banks of the Ganges to the start of the ghats. Serene surroundings very relaxing Would use again and recommend this place.
Pleasant walk along the banks of the Ganges
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

RAJENDRA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property location, just facing Ganga is excellent and also nearness to the Assi Ghat. The only issue was its approach road from the main road, a beat clumsy, else All Well

10/10 Excellent

Tamal

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful Stay
The hotel staff were awesome and welcoming. The hotel is in a good location. The rooms were spacious and well decorated. Bathroom was cleaned thoroughly. Plenty of storage space in the room. Overall a pleasant stay overlooking the Ganga.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I am sruggling to find anything positive about this place
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bernard, Dublin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room with a holy view.
I highly recommend The Ganga Monestary. It is a nice easy walk along the Ganges to Assi Gaht, the southernmost of the Varanasi gahts.it is very quiet. My room had a beautiful view of the Ganges. There is a nice rooftop patio as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Good location
Overall our stay was good. The room was nice, the view was interesting and the location was good for experiencing the Ganges River. Our frustration was with how aggressive the staff was about optional taxi excursions. We did some of them and paid their obviously higher priced for the ease of not having to figure it out. But when we declined to pay their double rate for a ride to Bodhgaya, we were shamed and browbeaten for not using them. I know it's India and everyone is always selling, but when you want a relaxing place to chill without deflecting hustling, this went too far.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Road leading to hotel is pits. Loose stones and bricks all over. Watch for musquitos. View of river is nice. Sunrise is spectacular. W Watch
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
THey are at the end of thr strip, there is a lot of noise, and they need to get their WiFi figured out. But generally nice spot.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fine quiet conveniently located hotel.
We needed a quiet hotel convenient to take a boat ride and close to BHU where our conference took place. This was well located, quiet, clean, new, with a great view of the river and a 5-10 minute walk to Assi Ghat along the river.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Half the price would have been a fair price
I did not realize when booking this hotel that it belongs to a certain hotel chain which I generally try to avoid, if their name is mentioned in the hotel name I will not book it, but sometimes, as in this case the hotel name gives no indication that it belongs to that chain and I end up inadvertently booking one of their hotels. The room was good enough and quite large, generally I would have been perfectly satisfied with this hotel if the cost, including tax, were about half of what it was. I think half the price would have been a fair price. That has consistently been my experience with hotels belonging to this chain, actually this is one of the better experiences I've had with that brand.

2/10 Terrible

Jacoba van

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Geen aervice
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lo mejor es la ubicación y las habitaciones que dan al río que son muy bonitas y confortables
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Horacio Ramon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disfrute sin Aglomeraciones
Ubicado próximo al ghat Asi, en el extremo por lo que las actividades propias de los ghat, se realizan sin tanta aglomeración y sin la continua interrupción de varqueros y vendedores de todo.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

4/10 Poor

M

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
エアコンが壊れていて夜遅くに修理に来たのに結局直らず、暑い中寝たので何度も起きてしまった。
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

catman

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
The staff was friendly, but my friend got really sick after eating in the hotels restaurant.