When visiting Bagan, Bagan Thiripyitsaya Sanctuary Resort is a great choice to consider. You can visit the spa to indulge in massages, body wraps or aromatherapy, and international cuisine is served at Varendah Grill and Bar, which is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other highlights include an outdoor pool, a bar/lounge and a children's pool.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
127 units
Arranged over 1 level
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is noon
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
One child (10 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding, but may not be eligible for free breakfast
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
On-site parking is limited
Transfers
Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*
Ferry terminal shuttle*
Off-site
Area shuttle*
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free English breakfast each morning 6:30 AM–9:30 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Room service (limited hours)
Travelling with children
Children stay for free (see details)
Children's pool
What to do
Boat tours nearby
Working away
Business centre
Meeting room
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Limo or town car service
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in reception
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Bike hire
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Facilities
17 buildings/towers
Built in 1997
ATM/banking
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
An outdoor pool
Full-service spa
Massage/treatment rooms
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Grab bar near toilet
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Sleep well
Blackout curtains
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Individually furnished and decorated
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe (laptop compatible)
Restaurant dining guide
Special features
Spa
Thiripyitsaya Spa has 10 treatment rooms. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, Ayurvedic and reflexology.
Dining
Varendah Grill and Bar – Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Sunset Bar – This cocktail bar is located by the pool and specialises in international cuisine. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 15 per vehicle (one-way. Maximum occupancy 2)
Ferry terminal shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Local area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for USD 50.0 per night
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
Does Bagan Thiripyitsaya Sanctuary Resort offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Bagan Thiripyitsaya Sanctuary Resort does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Bagan Thiripyitsaya Sanctuary Resort?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at Bagan Thiripyitsaya Sanctuary Resort?
Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Bagan Thiripyitsaya Sanctuary Resort?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spaces may be limited.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Bagan Thiripyitsaya Sanctuary Resort?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 15 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Bagan Thiripyitsaya Sanctuary Resort?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Check-out time is noon.
What is there to do at Bagan Thiripyitsaya Sanctuary Resort and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as cycling. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool. Bagan Thiripyitsaya Sanctuary Resort also has spa services and a picnic area, as well as a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Bagan Thiripyitsaya Sanctuary Resort?
Yes, Varendah Grill and Bar offers international cuisine, garden views and poolside dining.
What's the area around Bagan Thiripyitsaya Sanctuary Resort like?
Bagan Thiripyitsaya Sanctuary Resort is a short 6-minute walk from Gawdawpalin Temple and 11 minutes' walk from Bagan Archaeological Museum.
Bagan Thiripyitsaya Sanctuary Resort Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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8.6/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
6.4/10
Amenities
8.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very good
25 January 2023
Lovely hotel and amazing setting. Really enjoyed the relaxing location
Rachel
Rachel, 3-night family trip
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2/10 Poor
26 October 2021
Paula
Paula, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
13 February 2020
Great place to stay, close to the temples but away from all the towns so peaceful and quiet
Robert
Robert, 3-night family trip
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4/10 Fair
11 January 2020
Poor value for money for overnight star and dining
We choose this hotel as a treat on our stay but it was a huge disappointment. The condition of the rooms is not as shown in the pictures. Overall, the biggest minus was really the price. Everything in Myanmar is rather cheap but this hotel was more expensive than a 5 star luxury hotel in Yangon. Thus, we expected it to be of same standard but it turned out to be a complete rip off! The rooms itself were alright but buying anything at the hotel was approximately 10 times more expensive than buying it at any restaurant in the area. Views are beautiful and the pool area was as well so overall our review is based on very poor value for money
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3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
22 December 2019
Dora Elena
Dora Elena, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
23 November 2019
Over all I had a nice experience
Pretty quiet and away from everything
How ever you really can not go out from hotel since e-bike rental is only in day time
I wish dinner menu should be bigger
Verified traveller
3-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
6/10 Good
9 October 2019
Location is excellent. Maintain poorly for the price it charged.
Parik
Parik, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
3 October 2019
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2-night romance trip
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8/10 Very good
21 June 2019
The location is quiet but yet near to the sightseeing places and like it as it is of individual unit by itself.
Verified traveller
2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
23 April 2019
Loved the fact it was a private chalet (although attached to another) and spacious with an amazing view from the pool of the Irrawady river. Breakfast was good too.
Could have done with a mosquito net over the bed and for some reason the air con in our room was nowhere near the bed.
Kevin
Kevin, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional
13 April 2019
The Only Place To Consider Staying In Bagan
This is the best place to stay RIGHT on the river. The restaurants and bar over looks the pool and to to river looking west. Which meant the most amazing sunsets in the evening. Together with the 2 hr happy happy made a perfect evening followed by dinner. The tomato and peanut Burmese salad was great!
We stayed in a deluxe river view room
And worth the extra to stay there. The staff were always super friendly and only too happy to help with anything. They had their own ebikes to hire which is the best way to see and get around the many temples. As the resort is off the roads you don’t hear traffic and that ever present horn honking all the drivers do!!
If I was to go back to Bagan again this is where I would stay again. Really consider this place to base yourself as you explore Bagan - oh and make sure you book a hot air balloon ride. That was stunning and breath takingly beautiful!!
Pieter
Pieter, 3-night romance trip
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8/10 Very good
31 March 2019
Generally pleased with the hotel though a bit pricey
Gan
Gan, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
22 February 2019
Review
Hotel is in fantastic location and view from restaurant and pool is to die for. However the choice of food is very limited
Jaymin
Jaymin, 4-night romance trip
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8/10 Very good
28 January 2019
The grounds are beautiful and the location is perfect! The amenities are a bit outdated but everything else is gorgeous!
Verified traveller
3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
26 December 2018
A difficult trade off between the good location, which is next to the river, and the terrible services, which, where they existed, were rude. The breakfast which was included is poor cafeteria food,
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3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
28 July 2018
Excellent place, great staff, great location.
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4-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional
29 June 2018
Great hotel in a beautiful city
We loved Bagan. Hotels are limited so this one is out of the way but it was in a beautiful setting, clean, nice staff, great pool and overall great place to stay.
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2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
8 June 2018
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2-night family trip
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6/10 Good
26 May 2018
Great view, room dated and breakfast is disapointi
Hotel has a great view, very nice pool and the staff is very friendly. Breakfast is very basic and dishes tasteless and not limited choice, had some Croissants that had mold inside. Aircon in the assigned room did not work and needed repair, it took the team about and our to try to fix it with no luck and i then requested to move to another room.This could have been offered earlier as we traveled as a family and our child needed to sleep. Over all nice hotel but rooms are a bit dated.
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2-night family trip
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8/10 Very good
25 April 2018
Beautiful Bagan
It is a bit remote and nowhere near any restaurants for the evenings. Taxis are not easy to get and the hotel wants $15 everytime you wish to go out if not more. Spa/shop and restaurant are all expensive in comparison with outside.
The hotel arranged a first class guide for us - Han was excellent. Also make sure you ask for a room overlooking the river - it is lovely. The pool area is nice but the sunbed cushions need replacing.
Apart from that the place is a little bit of heaven!
Annette
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10/10 Exceptional
19 April 2018
Lovely hotel close to the Irrawaddy river,f
Beautiful garden and pool, the 10 minutes massage wasn't great, only 5 mins. The courtesy car was quite expensive compared to the local taxi.the restaurant food was delicious and the staff brilliant, everyone was friendly and approachable.. the ebikes were great and not expensive
Dave
Dave, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
22 February 2018
Overall comfortable hotel, but not more than 4 stars. Location is perfect - right along the river in old Bagan area. Be sure to enjoy the sunsets!
Verified traveller
2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
31 January 2018
Great location and amazingly helpful staff
This is a lovely hotel set in gardens on the riverbank. I booked a standard room which turned out to be a suite with its own sun-terrace. Good food at reasonable prices - but what really stood out was on my final night I had an email from my airline changing my flight times and the new times gave me a huge problem. The travel agent couldn’t do anything - but when I told reception (at 7pm) they had an alternative flight fixed within 15 minutes and the ticket was delivered to the hotel within an hour for a flight at 11am the next morning. The a couldn’t have been more helpful and I really appreciated it. Thank you!!
Katherine
Katherine , 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
30 January 2018
Beautiful grounds amazing sunsets
Stayed two nights
Beautiful grounds
Sunset views over river
Ed
Ed, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
20 January 2018
Great pool, so so room, overpriced food and drink.
We stayed here 4 nights in January. We booked this hotel specifically because it had a nice pool area where we could lounge in the heat of the day. Pool area is very nice as is the pool and it has great views across the river. The public areas of the hotel are all in good shape however the “cabins (4-plexes)” were quite dated and this was especially evident in the bathrooms. The service was very good and the staff were very pleasant whenever we dealt with them. The hotel is in walking distance of a good number of temples and you can also rent an e-bike for 5000 @ 4 hrs.
Although the hotel was convenient for the temples there was nowhere else to eat within walking distance. We had dinner at the hotel the first night and were very disappointed with the quality and quantity relative to the price. ($16 for a chicken leg and a few vegetables, no rice, potato, bread or anything. We never had dinner there again but did order off the bar menu which is more reasonable.
You can catch a taxi or horse buggy to the Hotel at Tharabar Gate for about 4,000 one way. Fairer prices, larger menu and much better food.
The other issue is the hotel is a bit remote and you need a taxi to go anywhere. Taxis don’t hang out at the hotel and the hotel won’t call one for you, you have to use the hotel taxi which is 2+ times the normal rate.