Pearl Continental Hotel Muzaffarabad

About this stay

Set in Muzaffarabad, Pearl Continental Hotel Muzaffarabad is a 4-star hotel. Its listing includes a restaurant, family rooms and a garden. Guests rate it 4.4 out of 5 across 6,566 guest reviews.

The feed lists 53 facilities for Pearl Continental Hotel Muzaffarabad. For food and drink it names banquet, snack bar / café, breakfast, breakfast in the room and buffet.

Leisure entries: badminton, fitness centre, garden, picnic area and playground. In the rooms the listing mentions air conditioning, bathrobe, free Wi-Fi, hairdryer, iron and ironing board and minibar. Services include 24-hour front desk, 24-hour security, ATM, business centre and car rental service.

Facilities

• 24-hour front desk
• 24-hour security
• ATM
• Air conditioning
• Badminton
• Banquet
• Snack bar / café
• Bath
• Bathrobe
• Breakfast
• Breakfast in the room
• Buffet
• Business centre
• Car rental service
• Concierge
• Cots
• Currency exchange
• Dinner

All 53 facilities

• Dry cleaning service
• Express check-in
• Family rooms
• First aid
• Fitness centre
• Free Wi-Fi
• Free car parking
• Garden
• Hairdryer
• Housekeeping
• Internet access
• Iron and ironing board
• Laundry service
• Lift
• Luggage storage
• Lunch
• Minibar
• Non-smoking rooms
• Picnic area
• Playground
• Refrigerator
• Restaurant
• Room service
• Safe
• Shuttle service
• Slippers
• Smoke detector
• Smoking area
• Special diet menus
• TV
• Table tennis
• Terrace
• Toiletries
• Valet parking
• Wake-up service

Photos

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Getting there

Pearl Continental Hotel Muzaffarabad is about 2.5 km in a straight line from Muzaffarabad. The nearest airport is Islamabad International Airport, about 107 km away in a straight line.

In the mountains, travel time depends far more on the road than on the distance: landslides, snow and roadworks can close passes and slow the drive, so check road conditions before setting out.

The nearest other stays in this guide are Hotel Orash Lodges (300 m away), Seven Eleven Guest House (300 m away) and Mir Continental Hotel & Restaurant (450 m away). In a valley, neighbouring stays can be a short walk or a steep drive apart; check the access road.

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Guest reviews

Pearl Continental Hotel Muzaffarabad averages 4.4 out of 5 across 6,566 reviews. A selection:

Good to know

Families: the facility list includes cots, family rooms and playground.

Accessibility: wheelchair access is not listed; contact the property before booking if it matters.

Connectivity: wi-fi or internet access appears in the facility list.

Parking: car parking appears in the facility list.

Check-in: hotels in Pakistan usually ask for a passport (and visa) from foreign guests, or a CNIC from Pakistani citizens, when you arrive.

Before you book Pearl Continental Hotel Muzaffarabad, check what the rate includes: breakfast, taxes and any extra-bed charge vary by room and by date. The booking page shows the inclusions for your exact dates and party.

About Muzaffarabad

Stays in Muzaffarabad are mostly hotels, with guest houses and resorts as well.

Muzaffarabad, the capital of Azad Jammu & Kashmir, sits at the meeting point of the Jhelum and Neelum rivers, and travellers generally stay either in the town centre or in the surrounding hills, including the Pir Chinasi area above the valley. Stays here are mostly small hotels and guest houses, with some resorts and lodges in the hills. The nearest airport is Islamabad International Airport, about 109 km away in a straight line, so most visitors arrive by road from Islamabad. Roads to higher ground such as Pir Chinasi can be narrow and are best avoided in poor weather; check conditions locally before setting out.

Read the Muzaffarabad travel guide for what to do and how to get there, or browse all stays in Muzaffarabad.

Questions about Pearl Continental Hotel Muzaffarabad

Distances from Pearl Continental Hotel Muzaffarabad

• Muzaffarabad: about 2.5 km in a straight line
• Abbottabad: about 30 km in a straight line
• Nathia Gali: about 32 km in a straight line
• Neelum Valley: about 48 km in a straight line
• Murree: about 50 km in a straight line

Straight-line distances from the stay's map position; the road is longer, and in the mountains much slower.

Getting to Muzaffarabad

Islamabad International Airport is the nearest airport to Muzaffarabad, about 109 km away in a straight line from the centre. Arrivals usually continue by road, and the drive from Islamabad takes about four hours in good conditions. The roads north and south follow the valleys, so the journey is a valley road rather than a straight run, and conditions can change with weather and traffic.

Around Muzaffarabad

In Muzaffarabad, the Jhelum and Neelum rivers meet, and the town is the capital of Azad Kashmir. It is a working town rather than a resort, with hill views on both sides of the valley and steep streets in places. Traffic is heavy on the main roads, and while the centre is compact enough to walk in parts, the hills make some areas hard to reach on foot. The two old forts are the main historic sights, and the Jhelum bridge gives a view of the wider valley.

Around Muzaffarabad, the town is the main gateway to Neelum Valley and a stop on the road towards Rawalakot and Haveli. A second day can be used for a trip up the Neelum Valley road, and even a short drive gives a sense of the valley. Nearby, Abbottabad is a working town rather than a resort, and a day in Nathia Gali is enough for the bazaar, a walk on the ridge and a short forest path. Murree grew as a summer retreat in the 19th century and still follows the ridge above the Kashmir Road. The nearest place, Muzaffarabad itself, sits at 737 metres.

Muzaffarabad through the year

The best months for a stay in Muzaffarabad are April, May and October, with March, June, September and November good as well. January, February, July, August and December are possible but less reliable. Spring and autumn are the seasons to plan around, while the summer months and the depths of winter need more caution on the roads.

Places to stay in Muzaffarabad: what to expect

Hotels in Muzaffarabad are a fair number, mostly simple to mid-range with a few upscale options. Almost all list car parking and a 24-hour front desk, most list a restaurant, and many list breakfast, a shuttle service and air conditioning. Some list free Wi-Fi, family rooms and a kitchen, and a few list heating, so families and drivers will find parking and a front desk easy to come by, while those visiting in cooler months should ask about heating when booking.

Guest houses in Muzaffarabad are also a fair number, mostly simple to mid-range. Almost all list car parking and a 24-hour front desk, many list breakfast, and some list free Wi-Fi, a restaurant, family rooms, room service, a shuttle service and a garden. A few list heating, a kitchen and air conditioning. The group suits travellers who want a front desk and parking as standard, with breakfast commonly available and family rooms worth asking about.

Resorts and lodges in Muzaffarabad are a small group, mostly simple to mid-range with a few upscale options. Almost all list car parking, most list breakfast, a 24-hour front desk and a shuttle service, and many list a kitchen and a garden. Some list free Wi-Fi, a restaurant, family rooms, heating, room service and air conditioning. The group suits travellers who want more space and a garden setting, with breakfast and parking usually available and kitchens common enough to ask about.

Staying in Muzaffarabad: questions

How do travellers get to Muzaffarabad from Islamabad International Airport?

The airport is about 109 km from the centre in a straight line. Most arrivals continue by road from Islamabad, a journey of about four hours in good conditions, following the valley roads north. Check conditions locally before setting out, as the roads can be affected by weather.

When is the best time to visit Muzaffarabad?

April, May and October are the best months, with March, June, September and November good as well. January, February, July, August and December are possible but less reliable. Spring and autumn are the seasons to plan around, and road conditions can change with weather.

What kinds of stays are available in Muzaffarabad?

Hotels and guest houses are both a fair number, mostly simple to mid-range, with a few upscale hotel options. Resorts and lodges are a small group, mostly simple to mid-range with a few upscale options. Families often look for family rooms, and drivers for car parking, which almost all stays list.

Which stays in Muzaffarabad commonly list parking and Wi-Fi?

Almost all hotels, guest houses and resorts or lodges list car parking. Free Wi-Fi is listed by some in each group, so it is worth checking before booking if a connection matters. Breakfast is listed by many hotels and guest houses and by most resorts and lodges.

What is there to see around Muzaffarabad?

The two old forts are the main historic sights in the town, and the Jhelum bridge gives a view of the wider valley. The town is the gateway to Neelum Valley, and a second day can be used for a trip up the Neelum Valley road. Even a short drive gives a sense of the valley.

Is Muzaffarabad a good base for visiting Neelum Valley?

Muzaffarabad is the main gateway to Neelum Valley and a stop on the road towards Rawalakot and Haveli. A second day can be used for a trip up the Neelum Valley road, and even a short drive gives a sense of the valley. Roads follow the valleys, so allow for conditions.

What should families look for in a stay in Muzaffarabad?

Family rooms are listed by some hotels, guest houses and resorts or lodges, so it is worth asking when booking. Almost all stays list car parking and a 24-hour front desk, and breakfast is common. Heating is listed by a few hotels and guest houses and by some resorts, so ask in cooler months.