“Set in the heart of Old Bagan, this characterful hotel boasts spacious, high-ceilinged rooms with carved furniture and polished wooden floors set in leafy gardens. Unwind in the spa and stunning 20m pool after days of cycling and sight-seeing. A tranquil city base for guests of all ages. ”

Hotel review

Set in the heart of Old Bagan, this characterful hotel boasts spacious, high-ceilinged rooms with carved furniture and polished wooden floors. Unwind in the spa and stunning 20m pool after days of cycling and sight-seeing. A tranquil city base for guests of all ages. 

Recommended for

  • Local exploring

    • Located in Old Bagan, ancient capital of the Burmese Empire, the hotel is ideal for walking, cycling & cultural explorations
  • Cycling

    • Hire bicycles to weave your way along the dirt patsh between the thousands of temples which stud Bagan's red-dirt plain
  • Hotel boats for hire

    • Sunset boat trips along the Ayeyarwaddy with snacks & drinks are a wonderful way to watch the sunset
  • Romantic Break

    • A tranquil, romantic hotel with heaps of character - especially pretty on candlelit evenings
  • Outstanding location

    • Situated right in the heart of Old Bagan, beside the old city walls and a five-minute walk from the Ananda Temple
  • Sights nearby

    • Within walking distance of spectacular sights, such as the Ananda Temple, known as ‘The Jewel of Bagan'
  • Other Activities

    • The concierge desk can arrange horse-cart rides and dawn hote air balloon rides over the plain
  • Romantic

    • Surrounded by luscious tropical gardens and breathtaking views
  • Airport

    • 15 minutes’ drive from Bagan’s Nyaung U Airport
  • Spa

    • Spa with signature Thai and Burmese treatments
  • Restaurant

    • On site restaurant and complimentary breakfast
  • Downtown

    • Right in the centre of the Old Town
  • Child friendly

    • Babysitting and child services
  • Views

  • Museums

  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

  • Yoga

  • Luxury

  • Learning

  • Trekking

  • Lively area

  • Full of character

  • Retro/Vintage

  • Townhouse

  • Hills & mountains

  • Great walks

  • Boutique

  • Riverside

  • Chic

  • Spa breaks

  • Disabled access

  • Wellbeing

  • Traditional

  • Contemporary

  • Charming

  • Air conditioning

  • Intimate

Facilities

  • Rooms

    80 rooms in this hotel
  • Spa

    Spa with signature Thai and Burmese treatments
  • Restaurant

    On site restaurant and complimentary breakfast
  • Child friendly

    Babysitting and child services
  • Massage

  • Airport transfer

  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

  • Bar

  • Shops

  • Parking

  • Safe

  • No pets

  • Bicycle hire

  • Babysitting

  • Room service

  • Swimming Pool

  • Garden

  • Disabled access

  • Suites

  • Concierge

  • Satellite / Cable TV

  • Air conditioning

  • Wifi

Activities

  • Cycling

    • Hire bicycles to weave your way along the dirt patsh between the thousands of temples which stud Bagan's red-dirt plain
  • Hotel boats for hire

    • Sunset boat trips along the Ayeyarwaddy with snacks & drinks are a wonderful way to watch the sunset
  • Sights nearby

    • Within walking distance of spectacular sights, such as the Ananda Temple, known as ‘The Jewel of Bagan'
  • Other Activities

    • The concierge desk can arrange horse-cart rides and dawn hote air balloon rides over the plain
  • Trekking

  • Yoga

  • Learning

  • Museums

  • Great walks

Map & Location

Other reviews

The Hotel @ Tharabar Gate Bagan, Myanmar

A long-established four-star favourite with independent travellers to Bagan. The handsome villa-style rooms are spread around a large mature sub-tropical garden and there's an intimate ambience in the public areas.

Originally published by The Telegraph

Sign up to our weekly newsletter

The Hotel Guru is a curated hotel recommendation platform that delivers expert-selected luxury and boutique properties straight to your inbox. No spam. Only sweet updates about the latest hotel openings and the best places to stay.