Fish Tail Lodge is on the shore of Phewa Lake, about a one-minute walk from the water, and it is named after the Fishtail peak that rises over the valley. The booking page shows a three-star property class. The lodge has an outdoor pool and a children's pool, a seasonal pool schedule, a garden, The Circle Restaurant and a poolside bar, and a spa with a sauna, steam room and health club. Canoeing, kayaking, paddleboards and bike rentals are available, which suits active guests, and free self parking and free WiFi in rooms are listed. Breakfast is served daily for a fee, an electric car charging station is available and an airport shuttle can be arranged on request.
The setting is the appeal. The lodge is on the lake rather than on the busy street, so mornings and evenings can feel quieter than at central hotels, and paddling out on the water before breakfast is a pleasure. The booking page shows the International Mountain Museum about three minutes by car, Devi's Fall about four minutes and Ratna Mandir about fourteen minutes on foot, so the main sights are close, although the airport is around thirty minutes away.
For restaurants and trekking agencies you will use a short walk or taxi along the lake road.
Check the practical details. Check-in starts in the afternoon and check-out is at noon, early and late check-in or check-out are available for a fee and the minimum check-in age is eighteen. Breakfast costs extra, with a lower price for children, and the airport shuttle charges a fixed fee per vehicle each way. Pets are not allowed other than service animals. The pool opens in the daytime and is described as seasonal, so ask about its status in cooler months, when November evenings can be chilly.
Fish Tail Lodge suits couples who like a garden and lake, families who value space and water activities and travelers who plan to spend time outdoors. It is a better fit for a relaxed stay than for nightlife. Book early for the peak autumn season, ask for a lake or garden view and request a quiet room if you are a light sleeper. If you plan an early sunrise tour, arrange a pick-up time the evening before, since the lakeside road is dark and quiet.
Why stay here
- ✓Outdoor pool and children pool
- ✓Garden and The Circle Restaurant
- ✓Poolside bar
- ✓Spa, sauna and steam room
- ✓Canoes, kayaks and paddleboards
- ✓Bike rentals
- ✓Free parking and WiFi
- ✓Airport shuttle on request
Good questions
How close is Fish Tail Lodge to the lake?+
The booking page shows Phewa Lake about a one-minute walk away. Kayaks, canoes and paddleboards are available.
Is breakfast included?+
A daily breakfast is served for a fee, with a lower price for children. Ask if any rate includes it.
Does the lodge have a pool all year?+
The pool is described as seasonal with set daytime hours. Ask about its status for your dates, since evenings can be cool in November.
