Himalayan Ghar vs Hotel Moonlight
Both are in Kathmandu, 100 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★Kathmandu Metropolitan City
Himalayan Ghar
- Guest rating
- 8.8 Excellent
- Location score
- 8.0
- Score by category
- 2 of 6
Guesthouse★★★★Thamel
Hotel Moonlight
- Guest rating
- 8.9 Excellent
- Location score
- 8.7
- Score by category
- 1 of 6
The short answer
Pick Himalayan Ghar
It leads in 2 of 6 categories. 100 m apart.
Choose Himalayan Ghar if you want
- a spa and wellness
- a smaller, quieter hotel
- a newer or recently renovated building
Choose Hotel Moonlight if you want
- a big hotel with more facilities
Why is Himalayan Ghar better than Hotel Moonlight?
- 1Has a spa
- 2Newer or more recently renovated (2021 vs 2015)+6y
- 36 more listed amenities (26 vs 20)+6
- 4Has a gym
- 5Later check-out (13:00 vs 12:00)+1h
Why is Hotel Moonlight better than Himalayan Ghar?
- 1Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★)+1★
- 23 more sights within 1 km+3
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Himalayan Ghar vs Hotel Moonlight: which hotel is better? | Himalayan Ghar | Hotel Moonlight |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.8 | 8.9 |
| Location | 8.0 | 8.7 +0.7 |
| Facilities | 10.0 +0.8 | 9.2 |
| Families | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 7.0 +4.5 | 2.5 |
| Beach access | 8.9 | 9.2 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.6 | 8.7 +0.1 |
| Guest rating | 8.8 | 8.9 +0.1 |
| Number of reviews | 52 | 72 +20 |
| Rank in Kathmandu | top 27% | top 20% +7% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 8.0 | 8.7 +0.7 |
| Distance to the centre | 700 m | 680 m |
| To the beach | 420 m | 320 m −100 m |
| To the airport | 5.5 km | 5.5 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| Sights within 1 km | 4 | 7 +3 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★★ +1★ |
| Rooms | 11 | 48 |
| Floors | 4 | 4 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2021 +6y | 2015 |
| Listed amenities | 26 +6 | 20 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 12:30 −1h | 13:00 |
| Check-out until | 13:00 +1h | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Sauna | ✓ | ✓ |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Nightclub | ✓ | – |
| Casino | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour front desk | – | ✓ |
| Steam room | – | ✓ |
| Garden | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Location
100 m apart
Himalayan Ghar or Hotel Moonlight: common questions
Which is better, Himalayan Ghar or Hotel Moonlight?
Himalayan Ghar leads in 2 of 6 categories, including facilities, spa & wellness. Hotel Moonlight is stronger in location.
Which is cheaper, Himalayan Ghar or Hotel Moonlight?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Hotel Moonlight is 320 m from the nearest beach; Himalayan Ghar is 420 m.
How far apart are Himalayan Ghar and Hotel Moonlight?
The two hotels are 100 m apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score