Hotels, resorts all set for Eid travel rush

With millions expected to travel during the extended Eid-ul-Azha holidays, hotels and resorts across Bangladesh are witnessing a sharp rise in advance bookings as domestic tourism prepares for one of its busiest seasons of the year.

Tourism operators say this year’s long holiday break is encouraging families, young travellers and corporate groups to plan trips to popular destinations including Cox’s Bazar, Kuakata, Sylhet, Sreemangal and the hill districts of the Chattogram Hill Tracts.

From luxury beachfront resorts and boutique tea estate retreats to affordable family hotels and eco-lodges, the country’s hospitality sector is offering a wide range of accommodation choices ahead of the Eid travel season.

Industry insiders said accommodation costs this year have largely remained stable compared to other peak travel periods, although room rates may vary depending on location, hotel category and last-minute demand during the holidays.

In Dhaka and surrounding leisure destinations, luxury hotels are charging between Tk 7,000 and Tk 20,000 for standard rooms, while presidential suites in premium properties can exceed Tk 150,000 per night. Mid-range hotels are offering rooms between Tk 5,000 and Tk 12,000, while budget accommodation remains available from around Tk 1,500.

Resorts on the outskirts of the capital are also attracting holidaymakers seeking short leisure breaks, with high-end villas and private retreats priced from Tk 10,000 to over Tk 120,000 depending on facilities and exclusivity.

At Cox’s Bazar, the country’s most visited tourism destination, luxury hotel rates currently range from Tk 5,000 to more than Tk 23,000 per night during the Eid season. Eco-resorts and nature-based stays are charging between Tk 6,000 and Tk 10,000 or higher, while budget travellers can still find accommodation between Tk 1,000 and Tk 5,000.

Tourism businesses in Kuakata are also expecting a strong influx of visitors during the seven-day Eid break. Luxury villas there are priced between Tk 12,000 and Tk 65,000, while standard hotels remain available within Tk 2,000 to Tk 9,000.

In the country’s tea and hill tourism destinations, premium resorts in Sylhet and Sreemangal are offering rooms between Tk 8,000 and Tk 20,000, while boutique resorts are charging from Tk 6,000 upwards.

Meanwhile, accommodation prices in hill destinations continue to attract younger travellers and adventure tourists. In Sajek Valley, room rates range from Tk 1,000 to Tk 15,000, while hotels in Bandarban and Rangamati are offering stays across a broad price range depending on amenities and location.

Tourism stakeholders say the Eid holidays remain a crucial business period for the country’s hospitality industry, particularly after months of slower visitor activity during off-peak periods.

Hotel operators and tour businesses have also launched seasonal packages, family discounts and entertainment programmes to attract domestic tourists during the festive break.

Industry experts noted that Bangladesh’s tourism sector is increasingly diversifying, with travellers now seeking not only beaches and scenic landscapes but also wellness retreats, eco-tourism experiences and short-distance luxury escapes.

However, operators cautioned that room rates could fluctuate depending on peak demand, weather conditions and booking pressure closer to Eid-ul-Azha.