Blaz ZZalec, Slovenia 2 December 2015Staying at Barandaz Lodge was the best place for us in Iran. Mr. Mohsen is really nice dude and he made us feel like at home in the middle of the desert. The guesthouse is in the oasis and the sand dunes are 50 meters away. Rooms are nice and clean and the atmosphere of the place is so relaxed. Food was the best we had in Iran, it's all local from the Mesr village. We took an awesome two days desert tour with Adventure Iran and that was really special experience. On our next trip to Iran we are definitely spend a few days at Barandaz again.

Stayed October 2015, traveled as a couple

Nice people, lovely place, very good food! A place should not miss in Iran!

sarawang33China 27 November 2015everyone in the family are so nice, we felt home when we stay there. we love the foods so much, it's the best food we had during our stay in Iran. We had the desert safari, so exciting! In the middle of the dessert, the most quiet and beautiful sunset, and a cup of hot tea&biscuit. We were so happy and relax in the tirp! A place should not miss in Iran!

I Love the place and the people

Kourosh ATehran, Iran 28 October 2015I have been there for many times. The Nature, the landscape, people and specially Tabatabaei family make me to visit there whenever possible. In the middle of central desert of Iran and just at the border of sands territory a very small village named Farahzad is located. There is an old house belongs to Tabatabaei Family which you will never forget it after the first visit.
The pure kindness of family members, the atmosphere of the house and all the daily life events tell you to stay more. Beside that there are many things to do; during the night time having an astronomy activity, seating beside the fire and talking to other people while having tea and baked potato could be your choices.
During the day time walking in the desert, camel riding, visiting some places around the village, safari tours ... would be good choices. Meals are prepared by the host and very delicious foods would be served.
* Stayed December 2014, travelled as a couple

Very nice desert guesthouse

jasper332The Netherlands 28 October 2015We stayed here for three nights and loved the home made food, the hiking tour with camping we took and the atmosphere of the place and its surroundings.

The guesthouse could be cleaner. Also, the tour in the desert was rather expensive for Iranian standards.

* Stayed October 2015, travelled as a couple

Not so good lunch

RClimieMelbourne, Australia 28 October 2015We recently visited Barandaz lodge whilst staying next door at Teeda Hotel as we had heard the food was great here. To be honest, it wasn't! We arrived when they told us to be there for lunch & they had completely forgotten we were coming. They then served us a very average lunch (one dish, rice & pickles) & charged us nearly $20 Australian. The food at our hotel Teeda was much better!

* Stayed October 2015, travelled as a couple

Ein einzigartiger Ort

Ein einzigartiger Ort”Uetikon am See, Switzerland 20 October 2015Während mehr wie drei Wochen waren wir mit unserem Landcruiser im Iran unterwegs. Die drei Tage in Fahrazad wurden zu etwas ganz besonderem. Sehr freundliche Gastgeber, Das beste Essen weit und breit. Schönste Sonnenauf- und Untergänge. Jeepsafari in die Wüste. Hier treffen sich die Reisenden aus allen Ländern, wunderbarer Austausch beim Tee bis weit in die Nacht, und dann noch nach draußen zum Sterne schauen. Herrlich.
Dieser Ort gehört unbedingt zu jeder Iranreise mit dazu. Einzigartig.

* Stayed October 2015, travelled with friends

Superb, welcoming and unforgettable!

JoannaG2 12 October 2015Barandaz Lodge is a place not to miss in Iran. The team is warm and hospitable. The food is amazing. We went for jeep safari on the dunes to watch the sunset and loved it so much that we decided to take the sunrise one as well. The biggest surprise was a huge professional telescope which is available for a small charge! This short stay at Barandaz Lodge will forever remain a top memory from Iran.

* Stayed October 2015, travelled with friends

The most stunning place in Iran

Olivier w 25 September 2015The Barandaz Lodge is beautifully situated in the Dasht-e-Kavir desert. Its rooms are basic but wonderful and the courtyard is a great place to eat, read or just relax in general. The reason to visit this place however is the stunning desert surrounding it. Its sand dunes provide the most beautiful place I have ever had the privilege to see a sunset and rise. Also have I never seen so many stars at night. The food, which is produced locally, is delicious. From the tiny village of Mesr, located about 1km away from Farahzad, there are many tours you can do like watch sunset in the desert, stargaze or ride a camel and sleep in the desert.

If you want to get there you should take a bus to Khur from either Esfahan or Yazd, and take a taxi from there to Mesr/Farahzad (which costs about 350.000 IR). Its quite the trip to get there but absolutely worth it!

The host mostly left us to ourselves, which can be an advantage but sometimes gave us the feeling that we weren't really welcome. But as long as you make your own plans the stay is an unforgettable experience. Very, very recommended.

* Stayed September 2015, travelled as a couple

Lodge traditionnel

PaulineetJacquesBrest, France 23 September 2015Chambres traditionnelles rustiques (pas de lit, tapis de sol), en dortoir ou chambres particulières. Situé au coeur du désert dans un tout petit village du nom de Mesr! L'accueil est excellent, hôte très disponible, de bons conseils, et parle anglais. Les chambres sont spacieuses, propres (toilettes occidentales) et les repas sont DIVINS!!!!!!!!!!!. Des excursions peuvent-être organisées à partir du lodge (balade en dromadaire, safari 4x4, randos dans le désert....) Le soir venu, possibilité d'observer les étoiles depuis le toît de la maison: magique!

* Stayed September 2015, travelled as a couple

Haven’t stay there, but highly appreciate their honesty

Ian ISeoul, South Korea 20 July 2015Checked with them if there was room availability in May, the reply from them was room was available including 3 meals a day. In addition, they reminded guests that there would be a lot of flies and mosquitoes in the village.
Missed the desert this time given the travel plan designed, but hope the guests staying there would have a wonderful time with them.

* Stayed May 2015, travelled solo