Naksel Boutique Hotel & Spa

Extremely well maintained, clean and well designed boutique hotel situated at the base of a beautiful forest. Lovely views from the room. Awesome landscape and superb service. The food is very tasty and the staff very friendly. Keza took me for a 1 hour nature walk which was exhilarating.

Naksel was both our first and last accomodation in Bhutan, and it was the perfect bookend to a wonderful trip. The hotel is set high up a hillside on the outskirts of town, this provides with you stunning views across the valley, including Tiger's Nest and Jomolhari Mountain. The smaller cabins circle the main building, which houses the family room, business centre, lobby kitchens etc. The grounds themselves are beautiful, carts are available if the mild hills prove too steep for luggage. We stayed in the family room and it was simply gorgeous. Floor to ceiling windows make the most of the view, with a large living area and beds available for my family of four. The room was large, but cosy and warm - which wasn't the case everywhere in Bhutan. The heated tiles in the bathroom were an especial treat, as was the huge bathtub after a long day hiking. Food at the restaurant was a nice mix of Bhutanese, Western and Indian styles. It was always generous - extremely so! - and the quality was good. We enjoyed a hot stone bath to relax at the spa. However the best thing about Naksel is the service. Staff are incredibly helpful, friendly, attentive, thoughtful. We were taken up for an impromptu archery lesson one afternoon, the bar man treated me to some of the local spirit, ara, one night. Everyone was so friendly. I always felt cared for. When we come back to Bhutan I will definitely stay here.

I was in Bhutan for 10 days and wanted to finish the trip with a better hotel near the Tigers Nest and that is why I selected the Naksel. This was my choice rather than the suggested hotel from the guide. I’m not quite sure how it gets its 4* star rating or what quite qualifies it to call itself luxury and boutique. It reminds me of 1970s ski lodges with a lot of pine and it does have that old-fashioned feel about it. We were greeted with a lukewarm drink upon arrival and I was disappointed to find that the security lock to the bedroom was broken and that the room safe opened with a standard default number. That means anyone could open your safe if they had access to your room. The double bed in the bedroom was very small despite having adequate room for a larger one. The toiletries in the bathroom were of a budget quality and certainly didn’t reflect what the hotel was trying to achieve. The pillows on the bed were of a cheap foam and not particularly comfortable. There was only one toilet roll in the bathroom which ran out. The bar area was pleasant with a nice terrace outside with good views, however there were no cushions or blankets on any of the chairs. You would struggle to sit out there in the cool weather. There was also a nice room on the terrace with a log burner but it was hopeless trying to use it as the fire was never lit. There also no fresh flowers anywhere or complementary fruit etc which is unusual for a hotel that calls its self 4* star and luxury. The nuts that were served with my apéritif prior to dinner were the standard that you would probably feed your hamster. This was the only place in my 10 day trip where all the prices were quoted in US dollars which is strange for a country that wants to maintain its own identity. It was also adds another 10% service and 10% tax to all bills. It called itself a spa but the spa was slightly away from the hotel and nothing was included in the room rate. Usually a steam room or sauna would be included in your price. The restaurant was alright but unfortunately breakfast finished by 9 am . There was also no fresh fruit on one of the days and the jams available were the cheapest catering ones you could ever find. It would be so easy to improve this place but until then I would say somewhere else on my next trip.

We had a very comfortable stay here. The food was good. The staff was extremely helpful and went out of their way to assist us when we had a problem..highly recommend this place. View from the resort and landscape within is excellent

Nak-Sel Boutique & Spa offers superlative service. From the moment I arrived until I departed, each aspect was flawless. I was greeted with a wonderful warm apple cider, escorted to my room and given a helpful resort overview. The restaurant team went truly above and beyond to tailor meals to my dietary requirements (vegetarian and no dairy). On my final morning, when I asked if the smoothies were available with soy milk, the team especially acquired soy milk for my smoothie. I had what is described as a superior room: it was very well-appointed and serene. Nak-Sel was a sanctuary. I also indulged in the Nak-Sel "signature" spa treatment and I highly recommend this for those who wish to luxuriate in a Bhutanese hot stone bath followed by a traditional Bhutanese massage. Of the places I stayed in Bhutan, Nak-Sel was my absolute favourite.

Property is damn luxurious and hence expensive too!! Everything is priced in USD!!! But you can also pay in either their local currency or INR. Damn peaceful and the beds were extremely comfortable. We had our early morning outbound flight, but they were so sweet to give us packed breakfast even at 4.30 in the morning - floored us!!!

Wonderful hotel with nice views on the mountains, including the Tigernest (even if far away). Spacious rooms with a little balcony, ideal to rest from the sightseeing tours and hiking trips. Breakfast was nice and people super friendly. We also tried the nice spa!

Stayed for 3 nights. Every thing excellent. Room excellent. Bathroom design needs to be change. Difficult to step in and step out from bath tub. Food quality excellent. Service excellent. Very courteous staff. Best Views from room. Resort is in lap of nature. Enjoyed like any thing.

Visiting Bhutan just after reopening to tourists. This location has a ski resort vibe lots of wood. Eco resort. Rooms can take a while to heat. Facilities nice. Had a nice massage and hot rock soak. Food was lovely. Site not easy to find but with guide and driver you will be find.