Arthawka Hotel

10/10

Exceptional

28 Dec 2024

Alexandra

People were great!!!
They made us feel at home and even brought a band to play some nice Christmas songs for all the guests.

I must mention however that there is no electricity during the day.

Thank you all for your kindness.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

19 Jan 2023

Matthieu

Le personnel de l'hôtel est très gentil et serviable.
Les chambres sont simples mais correctes. On sent néanmoins que le contexte sanitaire et politique du pays qui a quasi stoppé le tourisme depuis 3 ans a un impact car l'hôtel est vieillissant et l'entretien semble sommaire.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

17 Feb 2020

Verified traveler

Overall, the Hotel is very nice. The rooms need some upkeep/maintenance, especially the showers.
Power outlet instructions in the rooms need to be updated - I was totally confused about where I could or could not charge my cellphone.
The staff were very pleasant and helpful! :-)

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

08 Jan 2020

Terry

Really good

Great location

Business

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jul 2019

Timothée

I recommend this hotel. Clean, polite, beautiful place and great pool

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

31 Oct 2018

Toni

Great staff!

My friend and I stayed here recently and cannot rate it highly enough. My friend got very sick while we were in Bagan (taken to hospital etc) and the staff were so amazing and accommodating. They organized a doctor to come to the hotel, bought special food to the room for my friend and were always checking how she was. They even sorted out our ebike for us (my friend was taken by ambulance from a pagoda at sunrise and we had to leave the bike behind). Beyond the amazing staff, the pool area is so nice and relaxing, the food is good, and it's very clean. Would definitely recommend!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Apr 2018

Verified traveler

Huge rooms. Great pool. Fantastic staff

Service is perfect. Will help you with no problems or delay.
Huge room, shower isn't the hottest but that's ok in the tropics.
Pool is really good.

Thank you

10/10

Exceptional

17 Apr 2018

Donna

Best hotel I stayed in in Southeast Asia

I can't gush enough about this hotel. The staff were excellent, they helped me with work stuff, scanning etc. I never opened my own door. There were issues with some of my scans, so they let me keep the room late. They arranged sunrise transport when I arrived on the overnight bus. The pool was excellent. No matter what I asked for, they brought it...at one point I thought I should ask for a pony, just to see what would happen. I loved this hotel. I usually stay in cheaper hotels, but someone recommended this in Lake Inle. This is a 5 star hotel, masquerading as a moderately price inn. Go there!

10/10

Exceptional

16 Apr 2018

Kyle

Comfortable, clean, and a great value.

The Arthawka is a pleasant property, in a great location. It's pronounced \"aw-tock-uh\" locally, so if you are heading in from the pier, bus station, or airport remember that as it will be easier to explain to the driver picking you up.

We wanted to be in New Bagan, and a little out of the \"scene,\" so this was perfect. All of the staff are friendly, and try to go out of their way to be as helpful as possible. A few of the staff speak English well enough that we never had any language barrier issues at all.

The room was comfortable, and clean. Daily housekeeping services were detailed and and didn't leave any room for complaint. It was nice to have fresh fruit left in the room occasionally, and new water bottles every day as well.

WiFi worked in the room, the lobby, and by the pool. Note: it's not exactly the broadband you're probably used to, but for casual browsing/posting etc. it works fine. A couple of times I lost a connection and called down to the front desk where they were happy to reset the router and it was restored in a few minutes.

The pool was a pleasant temperature, and there were plenty of lounge chairs surrounding it. Fresh pool towels were stacked by the entrance to the pool. I did feel there was too much chlorine in the pool, but it didn't stop me from using it for midday siestas at the peak heat of the day.

Overall, this is a well run and comfortable property, and a great value for your stay in Bagan.

Family

8/10

Excellent

16 Apr 2018

Raymond

Very good and friendly service. Nice pool area. Plenty of restaurants in local area and only 15 mins away from main sites.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Mar 2018

raj

Nice hotel and great location

Great hotel with good location
Hotel is clean with very clean swimming pool. Good choice of breakfast. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Manager was great and took personal interest in helping customers needs. Overall 4.9

8/10

Excellent

10 Feb 2018

Bill

Bagan Hotel

I stayed at the Arthawka in mid January 2018. Surprisingly, like a lot of other hotels, the occupancy was quite low. It appeared that the hotel has been set up to cater for bus groups. The staff were all very helpful, keen to assist. At short notice they were able to arrange a guide, electric scooter, river sunset viewing. The hotel is located in New Bagan close to many other hotels and restaurants.

6/10

Pleasant

26 Jan 2018

Verified traveler

the hotel need to hire people who can speak English

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jan 2018

Kim

Lovely staff, great location and experience

We stayed 4 nights, the last on New Year's Eve. We had only planned two nights and the hotel was booked for NYE, but the manager went out of his way to find us accommodation. Free drinks on NYE and lovely staff. Buffet breakfast each morning was nice enough. Pool was lovely. Would recommend.

10/10

Exceptional

27 Nov 2017

Reymond

Very nice hotel and accommodating staff

The hotel is known to local drivers and therefore less worry when it is your first time to get there. Upon arrival, we’re greeted with kind staffs whom are willing to help you with your activities in Bagan. The hotel is also helpful in renting our e-bike and taxi going around the place. In addition, the food in its restaurant is good with comparable price when you eat outside. Lastly, though staffs has difficulty in speaking english, they are very willing to help you in times of need. Likewise, they have a manager who speaks english fluently, so everything is manageable.

10/10

Exceptional

15 Nov 2017

john

Very nice stay

You really need a swimming pool in very hot Bagan after a hot day of sightseeing. The Arthawka Hotel has a very clean and comfortable pool area. The rooms are very spacious and come with everything that you need including very high speed Internet. Breakfast was a nice selection of foods that were well prepared. Beds were a little firm but overall, we were very comfortable there.

8/10

Excellent

06 Nov 2017

paul

Good value for money

Good location. Very very nice staff, they arranged for us all trips.

8/10

Excellent

31 Jul 2017

Sammy

Not far from historical buildings

Clean hotel, polite staff, good value for money. Do not inderstand why the swimming pool in salt water??

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jun 2017

Todd

Great stay, great location

Great location and service. A short walk to the area of New Bagan with grocery, food and supplies. You can rent e-bikes from the desk (5,000Ky/day) and is right out front. Book your intercity bus there also and the bus will pick you up from the hotel.
The restaurant is a little expensive for the area but good food and very convenient after a long day trekking. The breakfast (included) is good with tea, coffee, eggs, noodles, cereal, potatoes, fruit, pastries, etc. The pool is salt water and clean.
The rooms are a great value. The staff speaks fairly good english and is extremely helpful. I spent 3 nights here and the last day I had a bus at 9PM. They let me store my bags, use the pool and lobby from the late checkout (Noon) until the bus picked me up at 8:15.

6/10

Pleasant

15 May 2017

Ryan

Great pool but far from restaurants.

This place is a far walk to some local restaurants. The pool was a great redeeming feature because it was so hot during my stay. The wifi in the room was non-existent. Had to use the lobby for wifi needs. The AC in the room was underpowered. The door didn't lock correctly as the handle was broken to the room. The food with all good intentions was bland. The hotel was mainly empty as my visit was in the hot low season (May). The staff was friendly and helped book transportation to Naypyidaw.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Apr 2017

sum lui

Arrived early, got early check in. Staffs were nice and friendly and recognised you. Pool was nice,especially after evoke trips to the temples. E bikes could be rented from the stall just outside the hotel at very reasonable price.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Mar 2017

Michael

Wonderful hotel. Great pool to unwind after day out at temples. Good food and great rooms.
Lot's of help at the desk arranging trips.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

13 Jan 2017

Verified traveler

Disappointing

Disappointed with our stay. Hotel staff was polite but rooms were outdated and in poor condition. Plaster coming off the walls, unpleasant odours from the bathroom, no hot water at sink, bed uncomfortable, noise from other rooms, no WiFi in the room and far from the city centre.

8/10

Excellent

01 Jan 2017

Andrew

Outstanding service

Bed needs to be replaced as very used mattress but room was huge and the service from the staff outstanding overall good value for money.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 Dec 2016

Eric

Comfortable but pool too cold to use

The hotel was clean and had one of the better included breakfasts. Our main disappointment was we chose this hotel because Bagan is hot and dusty and we were looking forward to jumping in the pool during the hottest part of the day. Unfortunately the water was way to cold to go in

8/10

Excellent

15 Sep 2016

Satish

lovely hotel geat for temples

Lovely hotel. Location a little away from main restaurants but a few 5 mins away else can cab it. Hotel itself was great. Only minor issue that wifi signal only works in lobby. Poor to no signal in rooms

Family

8/10

Excellent

13 Aug 2016

Will

Nice Hotel close to temples

We enjoyed our stay at this hotel. The pool was great after a long hot day at the temples. We hired e bikes from the hotel for a good price. The staff were helpful and friendly. Breakfast was good. Though not a great selection.

We would recommend

10/10

Exceptional

07 Aug 2016

Verified traveler

Fantastic base to explore the temples of Bagan

Fantastic value for money, in particular the staff were very helpful and accommodating. Pool was very welcome after a hot day exploring temples. Plenty of restaurants a little walk from the hotel. WiFi only in public areas and not so many Western choices at breakfast (although nice omelettes!).

Family

8/10

Excellent

23 Jul 2016

Verified traveler

Staff have limited English but anyways eagar to help.

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jul 2016

Verified traveler

Central in Bagan

We arrived on the night bus, so we actually came to the hotel about 5:15 am. The staff were lovely and checked us in straight away, plus upgraded our room.
Breakfast is fine and electric motorbikes are available.
It's such a hot place and the room is quiet and cool. The pool is a great place to escape the heat.
Reception booked us a tour and guide at a good rate.

8/10

Excellent

23 May 2016

Verified traveler

Short stay while on holiday

Hotel was great but located a bit too far from the sights and restaurants...ebike hire was a great price! Great value hotel.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 May 2016

Robert

Arthawka

very comfortable and interesting

Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 May 2016

karen

New Bagan Jem

Not in main tourist area, but had everything you need n the hotel or in New Bagan.
Wonderful stay.

8/10

Excellent

11 May 2016

David

Good stay

Overall a standard hotel. Nothing fancy, yet met our needs.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 May 2016

ejopued

Excellent location and staff

Got an upgrade to a superior room because we wanted a double bed. Hotel staff were really very friendly; we needed to book bus tickets to Mandalay and they just told us to leave it to them, and they contacted all the bus companies and got us the tickets we needed. Besides that, on our checkout day, the bus's pickup time was 4am, and the staff even asked if we needed a breakfast box for the bus ride because we would miss their buffet breakfast. Thumbs up for service excellence. Also, we wanted to rent the E-bike to catch sunrise which was at 5am. We called reception at midnight and they arranged everything, next morning, we got our bikes and off we went. Double thumbs up.

8/10

Excellent

04 May 2016

Verified traveler

Excellent hotel considering the price.

Family

8/10

Excellent

03 May 2016

helen

Good hotel for visiting the pagodas

Hotel well located for new bagan. Staff helpful and polite. Room was boiling despite our best attempts to make the air con work effectively. Breakfasts were dull in comparison to other places we stayed at. Pool pleasant although not enough beds to meet the needs of those wanting to use them.

8/10

Excellent

29 Apr 2016

Verified traveler

Very good hotel

Very good !
Nice terrace, hotel should provide breakfast on.

8/10

Excellent

06 Apr 2016

Verified traveler

Nice pool area, great service, hearty breakfasts. Hotel can arrange everything from horse carriage rides to bus trips.

8/10

Excellent

21 Mar 2016

Verified traveler

Nice location

Rooms overlook the pool area and the pool was a salt water pool , nice to use especially when it's so hot in March. The breakfast was buffet style and a lot to offer . The staff was very helpful in making flight reservations for us also . There's an ATM. Right outside the door ! The wi fi is spotty but seems that way in all of Myanmar . We did pay extra for a deluxe room with a soaking tub but feel as though we were given the same room as our friend who paid less !

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Feb 2016

Matthew

Wonderful, helpful staff and great buffet breakfast. Staff helped with renting bicycles and ebikes nearby that were cheaper than in the center of New Bagan. It was also very quiet at night. There are some good, inexpensive restaurants nearby (best to carry a flashlight at night as there aren't many streetlights). Only downside is that it's on the far edge of the town, so it takes a little longer to get to from the main tourist sites.

8/10

Excellent

12 Jan 2016

FIONA

Exceptional service.

The service at Arthawaka is exceptional. The manager seemed always to be around and on our return from day trips always asked how it was. They arranged everything we needed and beyond. When we went for ballooning our youngest son was too small so the manager arranged the hotel driver to take him along and watched with him and then took him to pick him up. On the day we left, they even brought breakfast forward half an hour. The hotel itself is functional with a nice pool area everyone sits round. It is not boutique or beautiful but its prices are not expensive boutique either. Right for us.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

06 Dec 2023

Ignacio

El hotel tiene una decoracion pasada de moda y con poco mantenimiento. Mucho espacio en todo el hotel, incluyendo las habitaciones, lo mejor es el servicio esmerado y amabilidad de los empleados. Sobresaliente. La ubicacion queda alejada de los puntos de interes.

Self

8/10

Excellent

09 Feb 2020

Frank

Nice hotel and friendly staff

I had a nice, relaxing stay at the hotel.
The staff is very friendly, helpful and service minded.

The room was clean and spaceous.

The breakfast buffet was fine - like a typical 3* hotel.

I can really recommend this hotel.

Self

8/10

Excellent

02 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

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Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

22 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

Habitaciones amplias y limpias. Piscina muy chula y atencion del personal satisfactoria.