Iora Guest House

The purpose of our stay was to visit the bird sanctuary, this guesthouse was perfect for that. Our host gave us plenty of information about the park and arranged a guide who gave us a lift to the entrance in the morning. Mohan was an excellent professional who had lots of patience and a talent for pointing out birds. In the mornings and evenings we sat on the roof terrace amongst the many potted plants listening to bird song and enjoying the ambience. The food we had was also very tasty and reasonably priced.

This is an amazing guest house it is very cosy and the staff are incredibly hospitable. The owner went out of his way to arrange everything for the bird sanctuary and onward journey being very kind and reassuring which was a welcome relief after some bad/intense experiences in my journey as solo female traveler in India. I would really reccoment this place to nature lovers, expect a simple and quiet stay that has everything you might need for a short trip but most of all care for nature and each other.

Clean room, comfortable bed. Iora is very pretty with bright colours and lots of plants. Both the dinner and breakfast were tasty and freshly cooked. The location is perfect for Keoladea NP. The owner could not have been more helpful. He organised a fantastic bird safari for us with a really knowledgeable guide. The Iora is excellent value for money.

Location - The property is well maintained & clean. It is located in a residential area so don't expect any large open spaces or green views.. The property photos are a bit exaggerated. The location on Google Maps is incorrect as the approach road is through a small alley. Room - The rooms & linen were basic but clean. The AC in the room was working fine. There was water supply disruption in the morning for 2 hours which was unexpected & caused inconvenience. Room didn't have sufficient protection from mosquitoes. Wifi - We were not informed whether the property has a wifi or not. Parking - Parking is free but space isn't sufficient. Please check with the property manager before you arrive. Food - Breakfast was good with numerous options. Since everything is prepared in house, one needs to place an orde an hour in advance. However the prices of food are at par with the nearby restaurants which should not be the case. Check in experience & staff - Check in & check out was smooth. Payments could be done through multiple modes. The person at the reception was not welcoming, probably they prefer having only foreigner guests. Value for money - Stay at Iora was not value for money. There are numerous hotels in Bharatpur providing rooms at same rates which are not listed online & could be contacted directly for stays.