Villa Darya - Truly Hunza

Hotels
8.8 (13 reviews)
Near Gulmit-Shishkat RCC Bridge, Village Shishkat Gojal , Gulmit , pk

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Electric bicycle charging station
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
BBQ facilities
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean and well-designed rooms
Welcoming staff and beautiful location
Cons:
Hot water availability should be clarified
Generator timing needs to be communicated better

Categories

Cleanliness
8.19
The hotel is really nice and very clean.
Service
9.16
Welcoming staff, attentive service.
Location
9.2
Beautiful view, great location.
Room Quality
9.15
Super comfortable room with spectacular views.
Amenities
8.68
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
8.64
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
8.69
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
8.66
Great place to stay; definitely recommend it.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 07:34

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Villa Darya, a 4-star hotel in Gulmit, offers a serene retreat with a garden, terrace, and shared lounge. Each room is elegantly furnished with modern amenities like air conditioning, flat-screen TV, and private bathroom. Some rooms even boast a balcony for breathtaking views.

Delightful Dining Options
Indulge in a continental, American, or Asian breakfast at the on-site restaurant. With room service available, guests can savor delicious meals in the comfort of their rooms.

Convenient Facilities and Activities
Enjoy free WiFi, airport transfers, and bicycle rental services at Villa Darya. Guests can explore Gulmit with activities like cycling or unwind at the hotel's business center. The attentive 24-hour front desk ensures a hassle-free stay.

Book your stay at Villa Darya for a luxurious and memorable experience in Gulmit.

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 02:00 PM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 13 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.19
Service: 9.16
Location: 9.2
Room Quality: 9.15
Amenities: 8.68
Value for Money: 8.64
Food and Beverage: 8.69
Overall Experience: 8.66
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Chadi solo_traveller ae
10
Wonderful stay at Villa Darya
Pros:

Great place to stay! wonderful staff, the room was super comfortable and the views were spectacular! definitely recommend it

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Erica couple cn
8
Nice hotel
Pros:

The hotel is really nice, rooms are nicely designed, very clean. Stayed at the end of a hike and was a nice break from the outdoors.

Cons:

It should be made clear that hot water is only available at certain times of the day, and same for generator. Had to go back and ask each time and as it’s completely understandable to have rules like this in the valley it should also be clarified.

2025-10-07 via Nuitee
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Katerina solo_traveller cz
9
Great location
Pros:

Beautiful view; welcoming staff.

2025-10-01 via Nuitee
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Stefano solo_traveller it
10
2025-10-01 via Nuitee
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Arshad young couple pk
8
Very good
2025-06-15 via Nuitee
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Malcolm young couple gb
7
A pleasing stay in a comfortable hotel. Lack of English spoken with the staff team that resulted in avoidable confusion.
Pros:

A nice looking property and comfortable

Cons:

Staff very nice but little English spoken that led to confusion on occasion

2025-06-06 via Nuitee
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Maxim solo traveller be
10
Exceptional
Pros:

This is the best option in the Gulmit/Ghulkin region. The location is spectacular, with an amazing view of the Passu cones. The staff was incredibly friendly and I enjoyed talking with the owner. I also really liked the dinner and breakfast!

2025-05-03 via Nuitee
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Hassan young couple pk
7
Good
2024-08-03 via Nuitee
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Sungchan with friends kr
9
Superb
Pros:

hotel facilities very good.

2024-07-28 via Nuitee
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Thomas family with young children us
10
This was our favorite stay in Hunza.
Pros:

Our party of 6 had a delightful stay at Villa Darya. Our rooms were roomy, very clean, and included a mini fridge, tea kettle and nice sitting area. My favorite was the private balcony on which I enjoyed watching the sunset over the incredible mountains facing this very private hotel. Most impressed with the staff who made sure all our requests were met and went beyond to anticipate our needs. Be aware you will need to pay in cash—contrary to what it says on Booking.com.
Bravo Villa Darya on mountain oasis!

Cons:

There was a bit of a walk to the nearby village for food etc. (hotel restaurant was good) but we had a driver so it wasn’t a deal breaker. The off road privacy of the hotel made was more important to us.

2024-04-24 via Nuitee
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Kamal with friends pk
8
I had a delightful stay at Villa Darya! The staff's attentiveness was exceptional, ensuring a warm and welcoming exp
2023-12-10 via Nuitee
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Haroon family with young children gb
10
It was a great start to our GB trip, only had to cut our stay short so we could be nearer to our planned activities.
Pros:

We were the only 5 guests at hotel when we stayed with 8 staff looking after us, so amazing experience. All staff were very polite, honest and helpful. We didn’t lock our rooms once in the 3 days we were there (might be different if other guests there). Chef would come and personally take food order for us and change bits as needed for our kids.

Faizan bhai on front desk was one of the best guys we met during our 11 day trip in GB. Always on hand, and didn’t leave our side until we slept. Even off duty we were able to get hold of him to sort out water one night. Also special mention to amjad bhai for his local knowledge and the chef who can cook many cuisines confidently.

Beds very very comfortable and showers nicely done. Balcony seat was really nice to sit and chill.

Would wholeheartedly recommend to any family or friends visiting the area.

Cons:

A little bit away from all the action. It’s good if you want to switch off and just relax. The wifi would be dependent on the mood of a nearby army camp.


Some small recommendations:
Change the opening side of room doors, they open straight onto the beds, so anyone in passageway can see who or what is there.
Put a small sign near basin to say that the water is not suitable for drinking (for foreigners at least 😬).
Put some furniture/seating in the large garden area so you can enjoy the peaceful outdoors.

2023-08-26 via Nuitee
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Ingo review category business travellers de
9
Superb
Pros:

Everything is pretty new at a good standard. Friendly personnel

Cons:

Difficult to find

2023-08-13 via Nuitee