The restaurant service was quite slow and food was alright. Additionally, the menu was literally a zerox paper with someone having hand written the items on it, making it quite unappealing. Although the chalets were nice and we had a peaceful stay, and we didnt really have anything major to complain about, in terms of value for money, I do think the hotel is quite over priced and not sure if it's worth the money that they are charging for the stay. Our first 2 days at Nubra, we stayed at a cheaper place and if we had to compare the 2, then I dont think this has any major additions that make it worth the extra money spent.

The property was quite pretty and the room and bathroom were large and spacious and clean. Upon arriving, they had mentioned to us that hot water was available only at specific times of the day and during those times we did get hot water without any issues. Because there are frequent power cuts across the valley and there is no electricity at night, they had provided us with a few plug points that were running on inverter and we could charge our phones using those points even when there was no electricity which was quite helpful. The room itself was ventilated such that we could open a window at night and a stand fan was also provided.

Stayed in August 2023

There was a limit of hot water and electricity , but all limitations were communicated clearly in time.

The night up there was cold but we were given extra blankets to warm up upselves , thank you!

Stayed in June 2023

It was too cold.

Stayed in April 2023

Its a beautiful places though I think it is pricy

Stayed in June 2022

Limited supply of hot water is a challenge, as it is only available for a defined number of hours daily. Trees also need sprucing.

The rooms are nice and the food was also good. However, the hotel can improve the general cleanliness of the rooms and also maintain the plants/trees better around the rooms.

Stayed in June 2022

But we thought it lacked the little things you need when on vacation and that thoroughness wasn't there when the property and the facilities were provided. For example, the rooms didn't have enough storage to keep your stuff; even the bathrooms didn't have enough shelves or hangers; didnt have enough toiletries and one had to ask for it all the time. When one comes for some time off or for relaxing, these small things need not occupy your mind and hence I say a bit of thoroughness in the set up was missing, otherwise it was fine. Another common issues was that due to the government not supplying electricity in those areas, the camps around that place were run on generators 24x7, thus they had to shut off the generators during the night from midnight till 5:30 AM or 6 AM- this wasn't specified anywhere during the booking, We understand if this a common issue across all camps and Seabuckthorn chalet did have invertor facility during this time wherein some specific lights were on, but should have been told upfront and not at site, and shouldn't be a surprise.

The location was good and very close to the sand dunes. The camp was in the heart of wilderness, surrounded by hills. if you love nature, you would love the camp site. You can actually walk to the dunes. Among the other camps in the area, this was better. Good part was the staff, very helpful. Since they could not provide heaters in the room, they were kind enough to provide hot water bags for sleeping during the night, to make your sleep a bit more comfortable and cozy (though the lack of heater at that place was something we missed a lot) . The staff and manger, even sent us off during our exit with the local Ladakh see-off scarfs called the khaftans. It was very heart warming.

Stayed in May 2022

There are a lot of wild plants around chalets, if the team can work on it , the travellers can walk around the chalet. Also the google map shows the wrong direction. It is next to sand dunes.

Humble and polite staff, good and simple food. Cleaned chalet

Stayed in July 2021

There was nothing to ike

Before booking any property I have a habit of going through many Google reviews on that hotel. So before booking I checked the review of this Chalet Seabuckthorn.But just after entering here we both suddenly fell from the sky. There is no display board in front of the hotel. Our Google map showed it's the hotel. Then our chauffeur, Namgiyal asked the shop owner opposite of the hotel. Then we entered the hotel, it looked like an abandoned property. Namgiyal bullied the horn as badly as I told him. Still no one came out. Then Namgiyal entered the premises to call the personnel. Two boys came out looking as if they were being punished. But a big dog came out and started sniffing. After entering the reception informed us we get electricity only from 5:30 pm to 12 pm. This is not declared on their website. Only two young boys running the hotel with the help of a chef who also visited as per need. One boy Rishov, was like a manager who didn't know the value of only one bottle of mineral water He had no menu card. This hotel has no water purifier, no bread toaster, no sandwich maker. We entered here with too much hunger and asked for a chicken sandwich. But they couldn't be supplied because they had no chicken in their storage. Then we wanted simple bread butter and masala omelette. They served bread toasted in the oven and no spot of butter was in it and cold masala omelette. Tea was too good. Mr. K. Li described this resort as" Beautiful resort set in an oasis surrounded by snow capped mountains. Each room is an individual cabin with a private bathroom, sitting area and very comfortable bed." Sorry to accept his comments. It's not a room it's just a tent. A hotel's room means an attached bath with fully decorated rooms. So the 1st half line is.normal. But the 2nd half, private sitting isn't true. The hotel supplied two chairs so winky if you sit and move its reverses. Cot also too winky.

Stayed in April 2024

Staff wasn’t helpful, room was very cold as the ceiling top had an opening

Location

Stayed in July 2023

the way this property is setup is amazing

Stayed in September 2022

WIFI was claimed to be available but we couldn’t use 80% of the time we were staying for 2 nights, limited warm water supply for shower (2hrs in the morning/night). It’s cold in the tent as the roof ventilation area(?) is fully opened to outside (though covered by insect mesh), so all the cold air and sounds of wild animals came right into the tent throughout the night, none of our group members managed restful sleep. Dust everywhere around due negligent management, water tasted musty when we first used the cup to drink water as the cup wasn’t washed for so long. Generally staff members tried to be helpful though couldn’t do much, but the receptionist- the look on his face when we asked about the wifi and other amenities of the property!! I’ve never been treated as rudely throughout my whole trip of India - like we are posing nuisance to him for staying there?! Overall, totally not worth the stay, especially with the premium price we paid to stay there- we splurged a bit so we could have a ‘better rest’ before heading for a long ride trip ahead, only to experience quite the opposite. We’ve been to many other Guest houses/hotels throughout the trip that could’ve been half the price but with far better hospitality.

The room actually looked like the one at booking.com, lovely flowers in the garden amidst the abandoned empty pool

Stayed in September 2022

Excellent service by staff. Clean and spacious rooms and bathrooms. Good dining options.

Stayed in July 2022

Slightly on expensive side

Nicely built. Cozy cottages. Extremely supportive staff. Food was average. Location was accessible.

Stayed in June 2022

Very disorganised, food options limited, wierd food combinations. hot water not available at convenient times.

It was just average

Stayed in May 2022

We were really happy to stay at Chalet Seabuckthorn. The staff especially was really really nice with us, making we had everything we needed at all times. They even offered us to start a bonfire :) Dinner and breakfast were included, which is very useful given the non-existence of nice restaurants in Hunder ! I highly recommend

Stayed in April 2022

Food options

Well maintained

Stayed in August 2021

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Stayed in June 2023

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Stayed in July 2022

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Stayed in April 2022

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Stayed in August 2021

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Stayed in June 2022

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Stayed in June 2022