I cannot just describe in words how much i loved my experience with this hotel. Newly constructed, well designed, clean atmosphere welcomes you. The staff is very very hospitable and cooperative. A much recommended place for small families.
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Grand Holidays Hotel
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About this stay
Set in Swat (Mingora & Fizagat), Grand Holidays Hotel is a 2-star hotel. Listed facilities include a restaurant and free parking. 63 guest reviews give it an average of 4.3 out of 5.
The feed lists 6 facilities for Grand Holidays Hotel. For food and drink it names restaurant.
Services include 24-hour front desk, housekeeping and laundry service.
Facilities
- 24-hour front desk
- Free car parking
- Housekeeping
- Laundry service
- Restaurant
- Wheelchair accessible
Photos
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Getting there
Grand Holidays Hotel is about 2.2 km in a straight line from Mingora. The nearest airport is Bacha Khan International Airport, Peshawar, about 119 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 Abeer Hotel Swat by Khan Familia Travels (150 m away), The Rose Palace Hotel & Restaurant (150 m away) and Hotel Five Star & Restaurant (150 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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Grand Holidays Hotel averages 4.3 out of 5 across 63 reviews. A selection:
Nice people. Very helpful people. Stayed here 14 April 25. Good value for money. When you come to Mingora must stay here.
Hotel is economical but environment and service is bit poor. Bedsheets were dirty. Not suitable for family and couples coz seen some immoral activities.
Good to know
Families: no family-specific facilities are listed; ask the property about cots and connecting rooms.
Accessibility: the property is listed as wheelchair accessible; confirm the specific room and entrance.
Connectivity: internet access is not listed; mobile data coverage varies in remote valleys.
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 Grand Holidays Hotel, 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 Swat (Mingora & Fizagat)
Stays in Swat (Mingora & Fizagat) are mostly hotels, with guest houses and resorts as well.
Swat lies in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with the main town of Mingora and nearby Saidu Sharif, Fizagat and Marghazar covered in this listing. Travellers usually base themselves in or around Mingora and Fizagat, where most of the listed stays are found. The selection is mostly hotels, with some guest houses and resorts and lodges. For planning, the nearest airport is Bacha Khan International Airport in Peshawar, about 116 km in a straight line from Mingora, and the journey is usually completed by road, so allow time for the drive and check conditions before setting out.
Read the Swat (Mingora & Fizagat) travel guide for what to do and how to get there, or browse all stays in Swat.
Questions about Grand Holidays Hotel
Where is Grand Holidays Hotel?
Grand Holidays Hotel is in Swat (Mingora & Fizagat), Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, about 2.2 km in a straight line from Mingora. The nearest other stay in this guide is Abeer Hotel Swat by Khan Familia Travels (150 m away).
What kind of stay is Grand Holidays Hotel?
Grand Holidays Hotel is listed as a hotel with a 2-star rating in the supplier feed.
What do guests say about Grand Holidays Hotel?
Guests rate Grand Holidays Hotel 4.3 out of 5 across 63 reviews.
What facilities does Grand Holidays Hotel have?
The feed lists 6 facilities, including a restaurant and free parking.
How far is Grand Holidays Hotel from the airport?
Grand Holidays Hotel is about 119 km in a straight line from Bacha Khan International Airport, Peshawar, the nearest airport. Road distance and time are longer, especially on mountain roads.
Is Grand Holidays Hotel suitable for families with children?
The feed lists no family-specific facilities for Grand Holidays Hotel, such as family rooms, a kids' pool or babysitting. Ask the property about children's ages, cots and connecting rooms before booking.
What other stays are near Grand Holidays Hotel?
The nearest other stays in this guide are Abeer Hotel Swat by Khan Familia Travels (150 m away), The Rose Palace Hotel & Restaurant (150 m away) and Hotel Five Star & Restaurant (150 m away).
How do I check availability at Grand Holidays Hotel?
Choose dates and guests in the booking box on this page. It opens the live availability and rate for Grand Holidays Hotel on app.impt.io in a new tab.
Distances from Grand Holidays Hotel
Straight-line distances from the stay's map position; the road is longer, and in the mountains much slower.
Getting to Swat
Bacha Khan International Airport in Peshawar is the nearest airport, about 116 km in a straight line from Mingora, the main town of Swat. Arrivals usually continue by road, and the drive is best planned with daylight to spare and a check on conditions before setting out.
Around Swat
Swat is a broad river valley in the north of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with Mingora as its main town and the upper valley climbing towards Kalam. The Swat River runs south from the high valleys near Kalam through Mingora and on towards the plains, and the valley is a landscape of rivers and terraced fields, with towns strung along the main road. Mingora sits at roughly 980 m and is the commercial centre, busy with traffic and bazaars. The area was also a princely state before it merged with Pakistan.
Around Swat, the places of the valley each have a different character. Mingora is the main town and transport hub, with a busy bazaar and the road north to Kalam. Madyan is a small town on the river north of Mingora, with trout streams and views up the valley. Kalam is the upper valley town, surrounded by forest and the starting point for walks and jeep tracks. North of Mingora, the river and the side valleys offer walks and views, and the upper valley is greener and cooler, with pine forest on the slopes.
Malam Jabba sits on a ridge above the Swat valley in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, at about 2,600 m. It is a side valley east of Mingora, higher and cooler than the town, with a ski slope in winter and walking in summer. A separate day can be given to Malam Jabba, which is about a two-hour drive from Mingora. In winter, snow may block the last stretch.
Swat through the year
The best months for a visit are April, May and October. March, June, September and November are also good, while January, February, July, August and December are possible months to travel, depending on the weather. In winter, snow may block the last stretch of the road to Malam Jabba.
Places to stay in Swat: what to expect
Hotels form a large group in Swat, mostly simple to mid-range, with a few upscale options. Almost all list car parking and a 24-hour front desk, which suits drivers and families arriving late. Many list a restaurant, and some list free Wi-Fi, breakfast, family rooms, room service, a shuttle service, a garden and air conditioning. Heating and a kitchen are listed by a few. The mix works for travellers who want a front desk and a meal on site.
Guest houses are a fair number in Swat and mostly simple to mid-range. Almost all list car parking and a 24-hour front desk, and most list breakfast, which suits families looking for a quieter stay. Many list free Wi-Fi, family rooms, a shuttle service and air conditioning, while some list heating, a kitchen, room service, a garden and a swimming pool. A few list a restaurant. The group is a practical choice for those who want breakfast and parking as standard.
Resorts and lodges are a fair number in Swat and mostly simple to mid-range. Almost all list car parking, and most list free Wi-Fi, breakfast, a 24-hour front desk, room service, a shuttle service, a garden and air conditioning. Many list a restaurant, family rooms and a kitchen, which suits longer stays and groups. Some list heating. The group is well set up for families and for travellers who want a garden and a kitchen alongside parking.
Staying in Swat: questions
How do travellers reach Swat from the airport?
The nearest airport is Bacha Khan International Airport in Peshawar, about 116 km in a straight line from Mingora. Arrivals usually continue by road, so allow time for the drive and check conditions before setting out.
When is the best time to visit Swat?
April, May and October are the best months. March, June, September and November are also good. January, February, July, August and December are possible, depending on the weather, and snow may block the last stretch to Malam Jabba in winter.
What kinds of stays are there in Swat?
Swat has a large group of hotels, mostly simple to mid-range with a few upscale options, plus a fair number of guest houses and resorts and lodges, mostly simple to mid-range. Hotels and guest houses almost all list a 24-hour front desk and car parking.
Which stays in Swat suit families?
Guest houses and resorts and lodges commonly list family rooms and breakfast, and resorts and lodges often list a kitchen and a garden. Hotels also list family rooms at some properties. Families usually find the guest house and resort groups the most practical.
Do stays in Swat commonly list parking and Wi-Fi?
Almost all hotels, guest houses and resorts and lodges list car parking. Free Wi-Fi is listed by many guest houses, most resorts and lodges, and some hotels. Breakfast is listed by most guest houses and most resorts and lodges, and by some hotels.
What is there to see around Swat?
Mingora is the main town and transport hub, with a busy bazaar and the road north to Kalam. Madyan has trout streams and views up the valley, Kalam is surrounded by forest and is the starting point for walks, and Malam Jabba has a ski slope in winter and walking in summer.
How far is Malam Jabba from Mingora?
Malam Jabba sits on a ridge at about 2,600 m and is about a two-hour drive from Mingora. In winter, snow may block the last stretch, so check conditions before setting out.
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