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9.2

Exceptional

93 reviews

93 reviews

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9.7

Exceptional

Location rating score

Exceptional location
Exceptional for walking
Parking
Available
Walkable places
Mingala Market

90 m

Mingalar Market

100 m

Naung Shwe InnLay

110 m

Small supermarket

170 m

Mini store

230 m

Popular landmarks
Bawrithat Pagoda

1.6 km

Shwe Yan Pyay Monastery

2.5 km

Nga Phe Kyaung Monastery

16.6 km

Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda

21.3 km

Indein Village

24.3 km

Closest landmarks
Dr. Cho Cho

110 m

Pun Hlainng Siloam Hospital

190 m

San

230 m

Pharmacy

270 m

Dr. Win Htein

490 m

Hardwood Lodge

Kanthar 2nd Street, Nyaung Shwe, Inle Lake, Myanmar - See map

Get your trip off to a great start with a stay at this property, which offers free Wi-Fi in all rooms. Conveniently situated in the Nyaung Shwe part of Inle Lake, this property puts you close to attractions and interesting dining options. Don't leave before paying a visit to the famous Indein Village. As an added bonus, restaurant is provided on-site to conveniently serve your needs.

Highlights

Sparkling clean

100 meters to Mingalar Market

Top Value

Check-in [24-hour]

Airport transfer

Facilities

Front desk [24-hour]

Airport transfer

Car park

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!

Check-in/out [express]

Luggage storage

Breakfast [free]

Restaurants

Value for money9.3
Location rating9.7
Nearest airportHeho Airport (HEH)
Distance to airport16.9 km

Rooms available at Hardwood Lodge

Entire Private Dormitory - Female Only
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  • Room size: 24 m²/258 ft²
  • 1 bunk bed
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Entire Private Dormitory - Male Only
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  • Room size: 24 m²/258 ft²
  • 1 bunk bed
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Entire 4-Bed Dormitory - Mixed
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  • Non-smoking
  • 1 bunk bed
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Entire 3-Bed Dormitory - Mixed
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  • Non-smoking
  • 1 bunk bed
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Frequently asked questions

What time is check-in and check-out at Hardwood Lodge?

Check-in is from 07:00 AM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM. You may request early check-in or late check-out during booking, subject to availability. Guests checking in or out before or after the designated periods may be charged an additional fee. The lodge offers luggage storage to guests for before check-in and after check-out. The front desk is always open, day or night.

How do I get to Hardwood Lodge?

Hardwood Lodge is easy to access from the airport. In fact, you can even book your airport transfer in advance for greater peace of mind. Just use the "Let us know what you need" section of the booking page to let the lodge know you want to book a ride, and they will contact you via the Agoda messaging service with prices and more information. For those who wish to drive their own cars, Hardwood Lodge has a car park right on site for maximum convenience. If you're looking for an easy way to get around Inle Lake with private transportation, the lodge can arrange taxi service.

What is the smoking policy at Hardwood Lodge?

Hardwood Lodge does not permit smoking in any of its rooms, but allows smoking in designated areas.

What restaurants are nearby Hardwood Lodge?

Restaurants including Golden Kite Restaurant, Min Min's Restaurant and Kaung Kaung restaurant are popular in Hardwood Lodge’s neighborhood which is known as Nyaung Shwe.

What are popular attractions near Hardwood Lodge?

Hardwood Lodge’s location in the Nyaung Shwe neighborhood makes it close to famous attractions including Bawrithat Pagoda, Golden Cave Monastery and Yadanar Manaung Pagoda.

What popular natural sightseeing spots are close to Hardwood Lodge?

Hardwood Lodge’s nearby natural sights include Inle horse club and Htet Eain Gu cave located in the same Nyaung Shwe area.

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What people love about Hardwood Lodge

  • 9.2

    Exceptional
    Cleanliness

    "Equipment is general level at guest house and keep clean."

    Mariko

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    December 19, 2019

  • 10

    Exceptional
    Cleanliness

    "Absolutly amazibg hostel, super clean basically next door to the main market."

    Cheryl

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    September 29, 2019

  • 8.4

    Excellent
    Location

    "Finally, the location is great: near the main road but not on it, so it's much quieter."

    Emmanuel

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    March 17, 2020

Property ranking|Compared to 119 Inle Lake properties
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Location score
9.7/10
Couples review score
9.8/10
Value for money score
9.3/10
Overall score
9.2/10
Better than
98
%
of Inle Lake properties
Better than
98
%
of Inle Lake properties
Better than
90
%
of Inle Lake properties
Better than
85
%
of Inle Lake properties
Overall rating:

9.2

Exceptional
93 reviews
Cleanliness
9.1
Facilities
8.6
Location
9.7
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More about Hardwood Lodge

More about Hardwood Lodge

Hardwood Lodge

Check out all the many sightseeing choices in Inle Lake when you stay at Hardwood Lodge.
All offerings provided by Hardwood Lodge help to ensure a pleasant stay for all travelers. Free internet access provided within the lodge keeps you connected throughout your stay. Airport transfer services can be booked before your check-in date, to ensure a smooth and convenient arrival or departure. Exploring Inle Lake is made even more convenient with the taxi services available at the lodge.
For those driving their own car, parking is available for guests. Always get the assistance you need with front desk services including express check-in or check-out, luggage storage and safety deposit boxes. Booking the best tickets and getting the hottest restaurant reservations are made easy with help from the lodge's ticket service and tours. For longer stays or whenever you need it, the laundry service keeps your favorite travel outfits clean and available.
Feel like doing nothing? Available services like room service and daily housekeeping let you get the most out of your time at the Hardwood Lodge. For health reasons, smoking is not permitted anywhere inside the lodge. For guests who would like to smoke, the designated smoking areas are available.
A range of amenities is offered in guestrooms at Hardwood Lodge. Enjoy your stay even more at the lodge, knowing that some selected rooms include linen service, blackout curtains and air conditioning. Don't worry about being thirsty as instant tea is provided in some guestrooms. Bathroom amenities are just as important as others, and at the lodge you'll find towels available in some guest bathrooms.


Dining and things to do

Every day at Hardwood Lodge begins with a delicious complimentary breakfast. A number of great dining options at the lodge assures that you'll always have convenient and delicious choices.
A day in will be as fun as a day out with ranges of recreational activities offered at Hardwood Lodge. Family time on relaxed evenings is easy with the lodge's library.


Reasons to stay here

Find rooms here that are cheaper than 88% of all other options in the city.
Find incredible value for money here, which is ranked better than 89% of the city's accommodation.
Guests who stayed at this lodge have scored it higher than 98% of accommodations in the city.

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Amenities and facilities

Excellent
Facilities

8.6

Most talked about facilities

Breakfast

4 mentions

Housekeeping

3 mentions

Languages spoken
  • English
  • Italian
Internet access
  • Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
  • Internet
  • Wi-Fi in public areas
Things to do, ways to relax
  • Ticket services
  • Tours
Dining, drinking, and snacking
  • Breakfast [free]
  • Restaurants
  • Room service
Services and conveniences
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Elevator
  • Laundry service
  • Library
  • Luggage storage
  • Safety deposit boxes
  • Smoke-free property
  • Smoking area
Access
  • Check-in/out [express]
  • Check-in [24-hour]
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Front desk [24-hour]
  • Pets allowed
Getting around
  • Airport transfer
  • Bicycle parking
  • Car park [on-site]
  • Taxi service
Available in all rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Free bottled water
  • Linens
  • Locker
  • Towels

Food and dining

Breakfast options
  • Asian

Location

Kanthar 2nd Street, Nyaung Shwe, Inle Lake, Myanmar
Exceptional
Location

9.7

Airports
  • Heho Airport (HEH)
    16.9 km
  • Loikaw Airport (LIW)
    112.1 km
Public transportation
  • Shwenyaung Train Station
    11.6 km
  • Aye Thar Yar Bus Station
    16.2 km
Hospital or clinic
  • Dr. Cho Cho
    110 m
Convenience store
  • Tip Top Store
    10 m
Cash withdrawal
  • ATM
    170 m

What's nearby

Popular landmarks
  • Mingalar Market
    100 m
  • Yadanar Manaung Pagoda
    390 m
  • Golden Cave Monastery
    430 m
  • Bawrithat Pagoda
    1.6 km
  • Shwe Yan Pyay Monastery
    2.5 km
  • Nga Phe Kyaung Monastery
    16.6 km
  • Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda
    21.3 km
  • Indein Village
    24.3 km
  • Hpaung Daw U Pagoda
    25.1 km
Nearby landmarks
  • Mingala Market
    90 m
  • Mingalar Market
    100 m
  • Dr. Cho Cho
    110 m
  • Naung Shwe InnLay
    110 m
  • Small supermarket
    170 m
  • Pun Hlainng Siloam Hospital
    190 m
  • San
    230 m
  • Mini store
    230 m
  • Pharmacy
    270 m
  • Yangon Kyaung
    280 m
Distances shown are straight-line distances on the map. Actual travel distances may vary.

Property policies

Children and extra beds

Extra beds are dependent on the room you choose. Please check the individual room capacity for more details.

All children are welcome.

Children 0-1 year(s)
Must use an extra bed
If you need an extra bed, it will incur an additional charge.
Guests 2 years and older are considered as adults
Must use an extra bed which will incur an additional charge.
Others
  • When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Some helpful facts

Check-in/Check-out
  • Check-in from07:00
  • Check-in until17:00
  • Check-out until11:00
The property
  • Number of rooms 20

Reviews of Hardwood Lodge from real guests

Provided by verified guests of Agoda
9.2
/
10
Exceptional
Cleanliness9.1
Facilities8.6
Location9.7
Service9.6
Value for money9.3
High score for Inle Lake
Rating
9+ Exceptional (47)
8-9 Excellent (5)
7-8 Very Good (5)
6-7 Good (3)
<6 Below Expectation (1)
Time of the year
Mar - May (9)
Jun - Aug (14)
Sep - Nov (13)
Dec - Feb (25)

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10.0
Exceptional
Charlotte from Germany
Solo traveler
Entire Private Dormitory - Female Only
Stayed 1 night in August 2019

The staff is exceptional !”

This hostel is amazing! I usually don’t write any comments on Agoda but that hostel deserves it. I wanted to do the trekking but I ended up being sick that’s why I stayed 3 nights here. The accommodation gives a very chilled vibe and there are enough possibilities to just sit down and relax. I stayed in the 6 bed dorm which has a lot of space and was private to me for most of the time. The breakfast consists in some coffee, tea, banana and Shan noodles which is totally fine and delicious. The location is perfect you can walk to everything or rent a bicycle at the place. The staff is exceptional! Especially the guy at the reception ( sorry I forgot your name again 😅) helped me figuring out what to do during my stay, organized bus tickets and tours for me, answered any kinds of questions and was just super chilled to talk to, so special thanks to him. I think this is one of the best hostels I ever stayed in and I really felt welcome kinda like home even if it were only 4 days.

Reviewed August 24, 2019

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Thank you very much for your kind reviewed. Your review motivates us to commit more.

Responded August 26, 2019
Hardwood Lodge
10.0
Exceptional
Michele from New Zealand
Solo traveler
Entire 3-Bed Dormitory - Mixed
Stayed 2 nights in June 2019

Staff are friendly, knowledgeable & helpful. Excellent location. ”

The staff helped me book great tours around the area and couldn't be more knowledgeable about to me when booking my onward journey. Excellent location, very clean hostel and tasty breakfast.

Reviewed June 12, 2019

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Thank you very much for your kind review!! We are happy to know that you had a great time during your stay.

Responded June 14, 2019
Hardwood Lodge
10.0
Exceptional
TAKAAKI from Japan
Solo traveler
Entire 4-Bed Dormitory - Mixed
Stayed 2 nights in February 2019

全てが良い perfect ”

とてもキレイ Very clean and new Hot shower is 24h available とても親切 Very kindly とても便利 Central town and convenient to pier Lake boat tour and bus station とても笑顔 Very smiley and hospitality 美味しい朝食 Nice breakfast

Reviewed February 10, 2019

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Thank you very much for your kind and detail review. Hopefully it would help others. And it definitely motivates us to commit more toward our guests.

Responded February 28, 2019
Hardwood Lodge
10.0
Exceptional
Thanop from China
Solo traveler
Entire Private Dormitory - Male Only
Stayed 3 nights in June 2019

My Hardwood Lodge is not that hard! ”

The location is perfect! Very close to the bus drop-off point, and also very close to the bus station when leaving. The mobile shop is just on the opposite, the Mingalar market is just 10 seconds'walk. The mini supermarket is 1 minutes'walk. The location is super perfect! I extended my staying again and again and don't wanna leave!

Reviewed July 11, 2019

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Thank you very much for your kind reviewed!! We do hope that your review would help others.

Responded August 10, 2019
Hardwood Lodge
9.6
Exceptional
Wing from Hong Kong SAR, China
Solo traveler
Entire Private Dormitory - Female Only
Stayed 3 nights in October 2019

Quiet and cheap hostel”

At first, i only booked there for 3nights, but i ended up extend my stay for 2more nights. If you are looking for some quiet hostel to stay in, this is for you! free breakfast (shan noodle and coffee, tea) Clean room, toilet ( a worker clean it every morning) Friendly staff 30sec walking distance to local market 1min walking distance to the main streets Quite a lot cheap local restaurants around Nice view from the balcony upstairs Hot shower Recommended improvements: Not much of decorations inside the hostel Insensitive light inside the toliet( I have to wave my hand in the air every night while Brushing my teeth so the light kept turning on) No female bathroom Overall, I really like this hostel! Would stay here again!

Reviewed November 10, 2019

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Thank you very much for your review!! And we are happy to know that you had a nice stay. We do hope that your review would be useful for others.

Responded November 28, 2019
Hardwood Lodge
10.0
Exceptional
Renske
Group
Entire 3-Bed Dormitory - Mixed
Stayed 1 night in February 2019

Nice and relaxed place”

The staff is super friendly and helpful, everything was very clean and the location is good. The hostel doesn’t have so many rooms, so the atmosphere is quite peaceful and relaxed.

Reviewed March 23, 2019

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Thank you very much for your kind comment!! We do think your comment would be helpful for others.

Responded August 10, 2019
Hardwood Lodge
10.0
Exceptional
Cheryl from United Kingdom
Solo traveler
Entire Private Dormitory - Female Only
Stayed 2 nights in September 2019

Excellent hostel staff are amazing”

Absolutly amazibg hostel, super clean basically next door to the main market. The staff were amazing some of their acts of generousity genuinly blew me away x

Reviewed September 29, 2019

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Thank you very much for your kind review of your appreciation for our service!!

Responded October 01, 2019
Hardwood Lodge
9.2
Exceptional
Mariko from Thailand
Solo traveler
Entire Private Dormitory - Female Only
Stayed 1 night in December 2019

Very kindly staff and cozy lobby”

I arrived 5 o’clock a.m. by JJ bus. This guesthouse is near from bus stop pint only 150M. There is many bargaining driver but NO stress. Even though I arrived early in the morning, I was allowed to check in and sleep in bed. For an extra $ 1, I could eat breakfast. After check out, I could use shower and stayed in lobby for waiting bus. Equipment is general level at guest house and keep clean.

Reviewed December 19, 2019

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Thank you very much for your review! We do hope that your review would helpful for others as you mentioned the distance between JJ bus stop and Hardwood.

Responded February 04, 2020
Hardwood Lodge
10.0
Exceptional
Mathilde from France
Couple
Entire 3-Bed Dormitory - Mixed
Stayed 2 nights in February 2020

Great”

Amazing stay ! Host more than nice and helpful ! :)

Reviewed March 01, 2020

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9.6
Exceptional
Yoo from South Korea
Solo traveler
Entire Private Dormitory - Female Only
Stayed 1 night in November 2019

Exceptional”

The facilities were alright except that women and men have to share the bathroom. The kindness and honesty of the staff deserve a 5 star rating.

Reviewed November 18, 2019

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Thank you very much for your review!! If you had any inconvenience with our bathroom we do apologise for it. Please accept our apology.

Responded November 28, 2019
Hardwood Lodge
9.6
Exceptional
rusty from United States
Solo traveler
Entire Private Dormitory - Male Only
Stayed 2 nights in March 2020

beautiful building in a great spot with super helpful staff”

I would stay again and recommend to all

Reviewed March 22, 2020

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8.4
Excellent
Emmanuel from France
Solo traveler
Entire Private Dormitory - Male Only
Stayed 1 night in March 2020

A place with a real personality. Very lovely!”

Beautiful and huge wooden building mostly filled with... empty space and nice wooden furniture. This makes the place have a real atmosphere. The 6-beds dorm is actually split into 3 parts with high walls, so it's more like an aggregation of three 2-beds dorms. The staff is very accommodating and helpful. Finally, the location is great: near the main road but not on it, so it's much quieter.

Reviewed March 18, 2020

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9.2
Exceptional
YOSUKE from Japan
Solo traveler
Entire Private Dormitory - Male Only
Stayed 1 night in November 2019

Kindly staff”

Good location and kindly staff.

Reviewed November 10, 2019

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Thank you very much for your review!!

Responded November 28, 2019
Hardwood Lodge
8.8
Excellent
Teresa from United Kingdom
Solo traveler
Entire 3-Bed Dormitory - Mixed
Stayed 2 nights in November 2019

Not a social hostel, but nice rooms”

Great Shan noodles for breakfast!

Reviewed November 06, 2019

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Thank you very much for your review. Sorry to know that our atmosphere is not good enough for you but we are trying to create the atmosphere.

Responded November 08, 2019
Hardwood Lodge
8.0
Excellent
Karl from Sweden
Solo traveler
Entire 3-Bed Dormitory - Mixed
Stayed 2 nights in August 2019

Very good”

Over all I had a pleasant staying, Wi-Fi a bit slow sometimes. It's free shun noodles every morning and if you like it then it's ok but I didn't

Reviewed August 20, 2019

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Thank you very much for your kind review. We are sorry to know that our breakfast does not suit your taste.

Responded August 26, 2019
Hardwood Lodge
7.6
Very good
Martino from Spain
Solo traveler
Entire Private Dormitory - Male Only
Stayed 2 nights in December 2019

Not really happy”

This review does not want at all to be a bad one, but honestly I did not enjoy too much my experience at this hostel I was the only person in the dormitory, which for lot of people would be great but not for me as I am a solo traveler and I want to meet people The room was nice but no window so really dark Breakfast was super poor, I would not call it a breakfast But the place itself is really lovely, with a little more of attention it could be the best hostel in town :)

Reviewed December 18, 2019

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Thank you very much for your review! And we are sorry to know that you weren’t happy during your stay and breakfast. Please accept our sincere apology!

Responded February 04, 2020
Hardwood Lodge
8.0
Excellent
Xiaoling from China
Solo traveler
Entire Private Dormitory - Female Only
Stayed 1 night in January 2020

Very good”

can check in early in the morning. the reception is nice. but no free drinks, coffee and bike are charged.

Reviewed January 19, 2020

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Thank you very much for your review.

Responded February 04, 2020
Hardwood Lodge
8.0
Excellent
Nanette from Netherlands
Solo traveler
Entire 3-Bed Dormitory - Mixed
Stayed 2 nights in December 2019

Very good”

Basic but good

Reviewed December 16, 2019

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Thank you very much for your kind review as it motivates us to commit more.

Responded January 12, 2020
Hardwood Lodge
6.8
Good
Hoai from Vietnam
Solo traveler
Entire Private Dormitory - Female Only
Stayed 2 nights in June 2019

Good location, nice staff, nice breakfast”

Pros: close to the bus and boat station, many good restaurants nearby, nice breakfast, friendly staff with good English, cheap Cons: almost no water in the bathrooms on 2nd floor, better use the bathrooms downstairs if you want to take a shower

Reviewed June 27, 2019

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Thank you very much for your kind reviewed!! When there is electricity cut off the pressure pump stops working and it cause less pressure of water at upper floor toilets and shower. Please accept our sincere apology.

Responded August 10, 2019
Hardwood Lodge
9.2
Exceptional
IVANA from France
Solo traveler
Entire Private Dormitory - Female Only
Stayed 3 nights in October 2018

Simple furnished but cozy hostel run by authentically kind people. Perfectly located.”

The layout of the hostel is simple, but you'll have everything you need to properly arrange your stuff, which is not always the case for hostels. Rooms and bathroom are clean. Staff is really really nice and genuinely ready to help you, also to your own advantage when booking activities for example. Wifi is quite slow instead. At breakfast they only serve Shan noodles, but if you want something else, they are willing to find an alternative menu for you.

Reviewed November 04, 2018

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Thank you very much for your kind review in detail. We are sorry to know that you had inconvenience with our Wifi facility but we have new and better internet service provider since end of November and hope there would not be any problem Wifi.

Responded January 07, 2019
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