HomePakistan StaysNathia GaliHotel Elites
Hotel Elites
Hotel Elites is a three-star hotel in Nathia Gali, a hill station on the Galiyat ridge in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, about 0.3 km in a straight line from the centre. It scores 4.2 out of 5 from 4,627 reviews, but recent guest reviews criticise cleanliness, service and food, so the main trade-off is a central, well-equipped hotel against inconsistent upkeep.
- Hotel
- Nathia Gali
- Hill station
- 2,500 m
- ★★★
- 4.2 / 5
Who Hotel Elites suits
- Stay typeHotel
- CityNathia Gali & the Galiyat
- ProvinceKhyber Pakhtunkhwa
- SettingHill station
- Altitudeabout 2,500 m (Nathia Gali, from the area guide)
- From Nathia Galiabout 0.3 km, straight line
- Nearest airportIslamabad International Airport, about 78 km
- Star class3 stars
- Guest score4.2 / 5 (4,627 reviews)
Suits
- Travellers who want a central base: the hotel is about 0.3 km in a straight line from the Nathia Gali centre and bazaar
- Guests who value listed facilities: restaurant, lift, car parking, Wi-Fi and air conditioning appear in the listing
- Families and groups needing a banquet space, which the listing includes
- Visitors who prefer a hotel with a lift and wheelchair-accessible facilities, both listed
- Travellers wanting a short break from the plains: Nathia Gali sits at about 2,500 m with cool summers
May not suit
- Guests who weigh recent reviews heavily: several recent guests rated the stay poorly on cleanliness and service
- Light sleepers or guests wanting a quiet, isolated setting: one review describes a penthouse unit as far from the main resort
- Travellers who dislike stairs: a review notes four floors and reliance on the lift or stairs
- Guests expecting breakfast in the room: a review says complimentary breakfast is served only in the main restaurant
Live availability
Seen bookable in the 28 October 2026 scan
The IMPT booking search returned Hotel Elites in the logged-in scan of 28 October 2026, for a check-in on 30 November 2026 (1 night). That shows rooms were on sale for those dates; your own dates are checked live on the booking page. A stay the next scan does not return is dropped from this section.
Season fit
Month by month at Nathia Gali
- Janpossible
- Febpossible
- Margood
- Aprgood
- Maybest
- Junbest
- Julgood
- Auggood
- Sepbest
- Octgood
- Novpossible
- Decpossible
Month ratings from the Nathia Gali area guide on this site. No temperature or rainfall figures: the climate model's grid does not represent this place's altitude.
In Nathia Gali, the area guide names May to June and September as the best months, with March, April, July, August and October good and January, February, November and December possible. Summer is the draw: the town sits at about 2,500 m and the air stays cool even in midsummer, with cedar and pine forest on the surrounding slopes. Late spring and September are the pick if you want the walks and views without the busiest weeks.
In Nathia Gali, winter is cold and snow can fall, and the area guide treats January, February, November and December as possible rather than best months. The area guide notes that in winter snow can fall and the road may be affected, so allow slack in travel plans. No temperature or rainfall figures are given for the town, so plan around the month guidance and check conditions before travelling.
The place
Nathia Gali & the Galiyat
Hotel Elites stands in Nathia Gali, a small hill station on the ridge between Abbottabad and Murree in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Nathia Gali sits at about 2,500 m, high enough for cool summers and cold, sometimes snowy winters. The surrounding slopes carry cedar and pine forest, and the ridge road links a string of small settlements. The town is compact, with a main bazaar and lanes climbing the slope, and the air stays cool even in midsummer.
In Nathia Gali, the town spreads along a road that follows the crest, with the bazaar at its centre and houses on the slopes below. The hotel is about 0.3 km in a straight line from the centre, so the bazaar and the lanes around it are close at hand. Most visitors come for the forest walks, the views and the change of air from the plains, and Nathia Gali works as a base for the wider Galyat ridge.
Roads
Roads and getting around
In Nathia Gali, the ridge road links a string of small settlements, and the town spreads along a road that follows the crest, with the bazaar at its centre. The area guide describes Nathia Gali as a stop on the road between Abbottabad and Murree, and one neighbouring settlement on the ridge road is a short drive away and the start of forest walks. The hotel is about 0.3 km in a straight line from the centre.
In Nathia Gali, winter snow can fall and the road may be affected, so travel plans should allow for delays in the colder months. The area guide gives no fixed opening or closing dates for the ridge road, so conditions are best confirmed locally before setting out. Build flexibility into the day of arrival, and keep the drive between Abbottabad and Murree as the frame for the journey.
Nearby
What is near Hotel Elites
- Murree · about 18 km
- Abbottabad · about 19 km
- Muzaffarabad · about 34 km
Around Nathia Gali, Murree lies about 18 km away in a straight line, a hill station in the outer Himalaya at about 2,291 m and a short climb from Rawalpindi and Islamabad. Abbottabad is about 19 km away in a straight line, a hill town at about 1,256 m that mixes cantonment order with busy bazaars and gives quick access to the Galliat hills. Both are useful for a half-day outing from the hotel.
Around Nathia Gali, Muzaffarabad is about 34 km away in a straight line, sitting where the Jhelum and Neelum rivers meet, a busy town in Azad Kashmir with hill views and a mountain road to the north. Closer in, the area guide points to forest walks and views around the ridge, and one neighbouring settlement on the ridge road is a short drive away and the start of forest walks. The hotel is about 0.3 km in a straight line from the centre.
Evidence
What the record and guests say
- ParkingListed in the record
Guest reviews
What guests say
Reviews disagree on rooms: one calls them well maintained and furnished, while others report dirty washrooms, a broken shower door and bugs on a bed. Cleanliness is the recurring complaint.
“The cleanliness of the room was disappointing, and there was a strong unpleasant smell coming from the washroom.”Hamza H.Service draws criticism, with guests describing staff as unhelpful and the service below expectations, including a refused request for extra tea bags. One review also says nothing was communicated properly.
“Additionally, the service was below expectations.”Hamza H.Food is criticised in one review for poor taste and small portions. Another notes that complimentary breakfast is served only in the main restaurant, with room service charged heavily.
“The food at the restaurant was also unsatisfactory the taste was poor, and the quantity served was very low.”Hamza H.Practical
Heating, power, food and parking
Hotel Elites lists air conditioning, a lift, a restaurant, car parking, Wi-Fi, a safe, laundry service, a concierge, multilingual staff, a banquet space and wheelchair accessibility. Car parking is listed in the record, though no guest review mentions it. The listing does not state heating, hot water or power backup, so ask the property directly if these matter for a winter stay.
Recent guest reviews describe mixed upkeep: one calls the rooms well maintained and furnished, while others report washroom cleanliness problems, a broken shower glass door and bugs on a bed. Breakfast is described as complimentary in the main restaurant only, with room service charged separately. Family facilities beyond the banquet space are not detailed in the listing, so confirm what is available when booking.
Facilities listed
- ATM
- Air conditioning
- Banquet
- Car parking
- Concierge
- Laundry service
- Lift
- Multilingual staff
- Restaurant
- Safe
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wi-Fi
Getting there
Getting to Hotel Elites
The nearest airport is Islamabad International Airport, about 78 km away in a straight line. From there the drive heads into the Galyat ridge; the area guide describes Nathia Gali as a stop on the road between Abbottabad and Murree, with the town spread along a road that follows the crest. The hotel is about 0.3 km in a straight line from the centre, so the last stretch is short once you reach town.
In Nathia Gali, the ridge road links a string of small settlements and one neighbouring settlement on the ridge road is a short drive away. In winter snow can fall and the road may be affected, so allow extra time on the drive from the airport and check conditions before setting out. No road timings are given, so plan the day of arrival with some slack.
Compare
Against the nearest stays within 60 km
| Stay | Class | Guest score | Setting | Distance | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel Elites (this stay) | ★★★ Hotel | 4.2 (4,627 reviews) | Hill station · 2,500 m | — | See live price |
| Pearl Continental Hotel Bhurban | ★★★★ Hotel | 4.5 (32,113 reviews) | Hill station · 2,291 m | 15 km away | See live price |
| Hotel One Bhurban | ★★★ Hotel | 4.2 (2,080 reviews) | Hill station · 2,291 m | 18 km away | See live price |
| Lockwood Hotel Murree | ★★★ Hotel | 4.3 (1,100 reviews) | Hill station · 2,291 m | 18 km away | See live price |
Questions about Hotel Elites
How can you reach Hotel Elites from the airport?
The nearest airport is Islamabad International Airport, about 78 km away in a straight line. The drive continues into the Galyat ridge towards Nathia Gali, and the hotel is about 0.3 km in a straight line from the centre. In winter snow can fall and the road may be affected, so allow extra time.
When is the best time to stay at Hotel Elites?
The area guide names May to June and September as the best months in Nathia Gali, with March, April, July, August and October good and January, February, November and December possible. The town sits at about 2,500 m, so summers are cool and winters cold, with snow possible.
Does Hotel Elites have heating, hot water and power backup?
The listing does not state heating, hot water or power backup, so these are unknown from the record. Air conditioning is listed. Guest reviews do not mention heating or hot water either. Ask the property directly before a winter stay, when Nathia Gali can be cold and snowy.
What does the listing show about meals at Hotel Elites?
The facility list for Hotel Elites names a restaurant. Whether breakfast or other meals are included depends on the rate you choose; the booking page shows it for your dates.
Is Hotel Elites suitable for families?
The listing includes a banquet space, a lift, a restaurant and wheelchair-accessible facilities, which help family groups. Guest reviews criticise cleanliness and service, so check current upkeep before booking. The hotel is about 0.3 km in a straight line from the centre, close to the bazaar.
What is there to see near Hotel Elites?
Around Nathia Gali, Murree is about 18 km away in a straight line, Abbottabad about 19 km and Muzaffarabad about 34 km. The area guide also points to forest walks and views around the ridge, and one neighbouring settlement on the ridge road is a short drive away and the start of forest walks.
Is there parking at Hotel Elites and how is the road access?
Car parking is listed for the hotel, though no guest review mentions it. In Nathia Gali, the town spreads along a road that follows the crest, and the hotel is about 0.3 km in a straight line from the centre. In winter snow can fall and the road may be affected, so check conditions before travelling.
Was Hotel Elites bookable in the live scan?
Yes: Hotel Elites came back in the 28 October 2026 scan of the booking search, for a check-in on 30 November 2026. Your own dates are checked live on the booking page, in a new tab.
All Pakistan Stays in Nathia Gali · All Pakistan Stays · This stay in the hotels section · Nathia Gali guide
How this page was made: bookability comes from a logged-in scan of the IMPT booking search; facilities, photos and reviews from the IMPT hotel database; distances from coordinates; altitude, months, roads and sights from this site's own pages; climate from NASA POWER where its grid represents the place. The written sections were drafted by an AI model from this record only and checked against it.