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# Balishira Resort

Travelers find a peaceful retreat at this garden-surrounded getaway, where excellent meals complement the natural beauty for a truly restorative experience

## Photo gallery for Balishira Resort

![Superior Room, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View - Balishira Resort (Kamalganj)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41950000/41948700/41948638/c6edbd88.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit)

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![Garden - Balishira Resort (Kamalganj)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41950000/41948700/41948638/725a13d9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit)

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![Meeting facility - Balishira Resort (Kamalganj)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41950000/41948700/41948638/f4afde73.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit)

- Overview
- Rooms
- Location
- Policies

Balishira Resort welcomes guests with lush surroundings and a garden atmosphere. Enjoy delicious meals at the on-site restaurant and practical amenities. Stay connected with WiFi, free self-parking, and a 24-hour front desk for assistance.

## Reviews

7.8

Good

## Popular amenities

- Pool
- Parking included
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
- Air conditioning
- Room service

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### View all photos for Cottage (Couple)

![Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41950000/41948700/41948638/a8c64f55.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium)

### Cottage (Couple)

### Highlights

Air conditioning

Free rollaway/extra beds

Flat-screen TV

Separate bedroom

Cable channels

Daily housekeeping

- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 3
- 1 Double Bed

### View all photos for Couple Villa (with Swimming Pool)

![Couple Villa (with Swimming Pool)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41950000/41948700/41948638/3797ac38.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium)

### Couple Villa (with Swimming Pool)

### Highlights

Private pool

Air conditioning

Free rollaway/extra beds

Flat-screen TV

Separate bedroom

Cable channels

Daily housekeeping

- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Double Bed

### View all photos for Family Villa

![Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41950000/41948700/41948638/1ff935b7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium)

### Family Villa

### Highlights

Air conditioning

Free rollaway/extra beds

Flat-screen TV

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Cable channels

Daily housekeeping

- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 4
- 2 Double Beds

### View all photos for Superior Room, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View

![Superior Room, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41950000/41948700/41948638/c6edbd88.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium)

### Superior Room, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View

### Highlights

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Cable channels

Daily housekeeping

- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
- Mountain view

### View all photos for Deluxe Room

![Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41950000/41948700/41948638/9a23dbbf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium)

### Deluxe Room

### Highlights

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Cable channels

Daily housekeeping

- Sleeps 2
- 1 Queen Bed

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## About the area

Located in Kamalganj, Balishira Resort is near a train station. Travelers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Tea Museum, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lawachara National Park and Boddhovumi Picnic Point. [Visit our Kamalganj travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Kamalganj.dx762252568264478720)

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Zerin Road, Radhanagar, Kamalganj, Sylhet Division, 3210

### What's nearby

- Tea Museum  
16 min walk \- 1.4 km
- Lawachara National Park  
2 min drive \- 2.2 km
- Bangladesh Tea Research Institute  
5 min drive \- 3.7 km
- M R Khan Tea Factory  
5 min drive \- 4.0 km
- Noor Jahan Tea Garden  
7 min drive \- 6.2 km

### Getting around

- Sreemangal Railway Station  
14 min drive

### Restaurants

- Kutum Bari Restaurant  
5 min drive
- Panshee Restaurant  
5 min drive
- Chapslee-1 Thai, Indian & Chinese-Bangla Restaurant  
7 min drive
- Chamung Restaurant & Eco Café  
4 min walk
- Chillout Cafe & Restaurant  
5 min drive

## About this property

### Balishira Resort

Hotel near a train station

 Balishira Resort provides amenities like a garden and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. 

You'll also find perks like:

- An outdoor pool
- Free self parking
- A 24-hour front desk, smoke-free premises, and a nature reserve
- Bicycle parking

Room features

All guestrooms at Balishira Resort feature perks such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. 

Extra amenities include: 

- Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
- Flat-screen TVs with cable channels

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## Property amenities

### Internet

- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

### Parking and transportation

- Free self parking on site
- Wheelchair-accessible parking available

### Food and drink

- A restaurant

### Things to do

- Outdoor pool

### Family friendly

- Children's toys
- Outdoor pool

### Conveniences

- 24-hour front desk

### Guest services

- Housekeeping (daily)

### Outdoors

- Garden
- In a nature reserve

### Accessibility

- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- 1 accessible parking space
- No elevator (single-level property)
- Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
- Wheelchair-accessible parking
- Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
- Wheelchair-accessible pool
- Wheelchair-accessible public washroom

### More

- Smoking not allowed

## Room amenities

### Bedroom

- Bedsheets provided

### Bathroom

- Free toiletries
- Shampoo
- Shower
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Towels provided

### Entertainment

- Flat-screen TV with cable channels

### Food and drink

- 24-hour room service

### More

- Air conditioning (climate-controlled)

## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 18 

### Check-out

Check-out before noon

### Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

### Access methods

Staffed front desk

### Pets

Pets not allowed

### Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

### Property payment types

## Important information

### You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

### We should mention

This property does not have elevators

### Property is also known as

Balishira Resort Hotel

Balishira Resort Kamalganj

Balishira Resort Hotel Kamalganj

## Frequently asked questions

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## Reviews

## Balishira Resort Reviews

7.8

### Good

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### 7.0

Cleanliness

### 8.0

Amenities

### 9.0

Staff & service

### 6.8

Property conditions & facilities

10 - Excellent

2

8 - Good

2

6 - Okay

1

4 - Poor

1

2 - Terrible

0

## Reviews

### 8/10 Good

#### Charles

Jan 7, 2026

Liked: Amenities

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Good amenities, but property needs a serious update.

##### Charles

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

### 10/10 Excellent

#### MD

Nov 29, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

#### Lovely, lovely stay

It was one lovely, lovely stay! We chose the Family Villa (1st floor), rooms are large. The serenity was commendable with music from running visible spring water beneath a balcony, accommodation was clean. The resort also had nice grassed walkways. BBQ dinner was in a small hut by spring side and costed mere BDT 500 (USD 6.5 approx) per person, which was amazing value for money. Breakfast was a bit shabby, they could do better with at least 2 meat items to choose from. Location is properly good for people seeking to chill-out.

![Family Villa view with Nightscape](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/0B2A904D6C6A7FB7A8B1816A8AB4568D494B8CD61606637616946.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high)

![The room view](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/8DD70DF64F6C916D4A5216A53CCAAF881086F3601606637643511.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high)

![Balcony by spring side](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/197628E401459482A6EB5E5B7A8F52E2D4A9CA2E1606637664002.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high)

![Munching out at the restaurant](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/33661E0504F4637646CFB5B0B340C72022451AA11606637708843.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high)

##### MD

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020

### 4/10 Poor

#### Dhipta

Nov 25, 2025

##### Dhipta

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Md

Oct 1, 2025

##### Md

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

### 6/10 Okay

#### Md I

May 26, 2025

##### Md I

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

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