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Janka Resort: Traveller Reviews

Nemjo Janka, Luni Gewog, Paro, Bhutan
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Janka Resort
Ranked #8 of 19 Paro B&B and Inns
4.0 of 5 stars 12 Reviews
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“Great Stay in Paro”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 December 2011
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We had little say about specific places to stay in Bhutan (it depends on the influence and quality of your tour opearator), but really enjoyed our stay at the Jankar Resort. Ok not a resort, just a very authentic local guesthouse in the countryside ten minutes drive north of the cosmopolitan centre (no, just small average town) of Paro, the nation's only air entry point. We had a large, extraordinarily large authentic woody room with windows in every direction at the front. Mornings were wonderful, watching the neighbouring farmers spread manure with ox and cart in the morning sun in preparation for spring planting. It was low season (but prime season for festivals in eastern Bhutan where we were headed), so we were the few guests, thus posibly the nice room. It was a bit cold, but the blankets and extra heating were fine. The staff was wonderful. Since we immediately requested local food and had no groups demanding buffet, we had fabulous local fare during our stay. Every dish was fabulous. Often the assumption is that tourists prefer ersatz Indian or Chinese food. I had visited Bhutan five years earlier with a group, and this is what we got...mediocre at best. Bhutanese cuisine is fabulous...green chillis in cheese, potatoes cooked in various ways, locally made dahl. Seems that the tourist authorities have realised this and in may places we were served local fare.

Room Tip: On the top floor toward the front...great views
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  • Stayed February 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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52 helpful votes 52 helpful votes
“Lovely staff, charming, quiet”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 December 2011
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This lovely family owned "resort" is set in the rice paddies a few minutes out of town. so you won't be walking into town. The main building has charming, beautiful rooms, all different sizes, and the "courtyard" rooms are one story, set in a garden, quiet, and peaceful, not quite are architecturally charming, but very modern and comfortable. good bathrooms everywhere, we had a refrig in our room, Wall heaters worked nicely.
Flaky Wifi, they sometimes turn it off at night, so if you are an early riser, beware. Good laundry service. Mediocre food, basic, and adequate breakfast. The granola is really good, the hot cereal is not.
The staff are the high point, they are very friendly and helpful and anxious to please. a pleasure to stay here.

  • Stayed October 2011, travelled with friends
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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“traditional bhutanese style but out of town”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 November 2011
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A really nice looking hotel with traditional style. our cottage wasn't very soundproofed from the next door rooms. heating provided was fine and beds were comfortable. nice bathroom too. the dreaded buffet food though. basic breakfast. no bar, only the dining room upstairs in the main building. laundry was efficient. a fair way out of town,not really walking distance

  • Stayed October 2011, travelled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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“Friendly Staff, Nice Place”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2011
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This is a small and comfortable place to stay.

It is in the middle of Paddy Fields, You can enjoy a wonderful veiw from the breakfast room.

Staff is help and friendly. They have free wi-fi services (but sometimes not very stable).

Stayed May 2011, travelled with friends
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“Get the right room and this is a gem.”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2011
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We upgraded to a room in the main building rather than a standrd garden room which was a bit 'average'. The room we stayed in was huge with a great view. Really helpful staff, good food and remarkably fine wine.

Room Tip: Upgrade to the main block
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  • Stayed April 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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