Located close to Durga Temple and Ramnagar Fort, Ganga Monastery provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and a garden. In addition to a library and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
Free self-parking and valet parking
Bike hire, a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and supervised childcare (surcharge)
2 meeting rooms, luggage storage and tour/ticket information
Room features
All guest rooms at Ganga Monastery have perks, such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
Balconies or patios, electric kettles and ceiling fans
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
Things to do
Bicycle rentals
Library
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
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 at the property
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
Airport shuttle fee: INR 800.00 per vehicle (one way)
Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 5 per cent
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 and mobile payments; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
We should mention
A fee for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on 24 December
A fee for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on 31 December
Property is also known as
Ganga Monastery Hotel Varanasi
Ganga Monastery Hotel
Ganga Monastery Varanasi
Ganga Monastery
Ganga Monastery Hotel
Ganga Monastery Varanasi
Ganga Monastery Hotel Varanasi
Frequently asked questions
Is Ganga Monastery pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Ganga Monastery?
Self-parking and valet parking are free at this property.
What time is check-in at Ganga Monastery?
Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Ganga Monastery?
Checkout is at 11:30 AM.
Does Ganga Monastery provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of INR 800.00 per vehicle applies.
Where is Ganga Monastery located?
Located in Varanasi, this beachfront hotel is on the riverwalk and within 1 mi (2 km) of Durga Temple and Harishchandra Ghat. Dasaswamedh ghat and Banaras Hindu University are also within 3 mi (5 km).
Ganga Monastery Reviews
Reviews
7.0
Good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 22 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 22 reviews
8 - Good
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Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 22 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 22 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 22 reviews
2 - Terrible
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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
10/10 Excellent
Kevin
24 Nov 2022
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.
Kevin
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
RAJENDRA
2 Nov 2022
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
I got bad experience too cold inside, hot water is not coming, power plug point not working, staying at hotel.
Sathiyan
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
4/10 Poor
Shekhar
27 Feb 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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!!
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.
Lo mejor es la ubicación y las habitaciones que dan al río que son muy bonitas y confortables
Luis
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Tamal
29 Oct 2020
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.
Tamal
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
10/10 Excellent
Horacio Ramon
24 Oct 2019
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.
I am sruggling to find anything positive about this place
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019
10/10 Excellent
Bernard, Dublin
27 Feb 2019
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.
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.
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
12 Mar 2018
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
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Good
John
31 Dec 2017
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.
John
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
26 Dec 2016
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.
Verified traveller
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
4/10 Poor
Verified traveller
19 Mar 2016
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
The staff was friendly, but my friend got really sick after eating in the hotels restaurant.
Verified traveller
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
4/10 Poor
Verified traveller
5 Mar 2016
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.