10 hotels in Kodaikanal: Best hotel deals for 2023

August 14, 2022 Hector Krause

Kodaikanal has an endangered animal called the grizzled giant squirrel. To us, that alone is reason to book a trip ("grizzled giant squirrel" might be the best animal name ever). Perched on the woodsy southern crest of the Palani Hills, nearly 7,000 feet above sea level, this popular lakeside resort town is a magnet for nature lovers. Wander the peaceful slopes, keeping an eye out for birds, exotic flowers and, of course, grizzled giant squirrels.
Restaurants in Kodaikanal

1. Sterling Kodai Lake

44 Gymkhana Road, Kodaikanal 624101 India
Excellent
74%
Good
18%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 2791 reviews

Sterling Kodai Lake

Sterling Kodai Lake gives you a first hand opportunity to spend quality time at the star shaped Kodai lake which magnetically attracts tourists from far and wide destinations. The plush rooms, landscaped gardens and everything in between is designed to complement the English style villas that dot the quaint hill station.

Happy stay, memorable dosa ☺️

Reviewed By sivananthamn

Comfortable stay of 2 nights. Morning breakfast we liked very much. Mr Kathiravan especially made both mornings a delight with his skills of making podi dosai and other kinds of dosais. All of us enjoyed! The theme of family suite and the neighborhood was quite good, picturesque!

2. Great Trails Kodaikanal By GRT Hotels

Bharathi Nagar Vilpatti, Kodaikanal 624101 India
Excellent
87%
Good
9%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 1423 reviews

Great Trails Kodaikanal By GRT Hotels

Kodaikanal - The Gift of The Forest in Tamil Nadu has a long and adventurous history as a retreat and popular tourist destination. The GReaT Trails by GRT Hotels Kodaikanal is a paradise for seekers of harmony with nature. Set in a serene part of the hill station, the resort presents breath-taking sights of Kodai’s lush valleys. It is our endeavour to ensure every guest is spoilt with excellent amenities, efficient service and dining options. The The GReaT Trails by GRT Hotels Kodaikanal is a scenic 20 minute drive from the main Kodaikanal bus stand. Inspired by the British style of wooden architecture, the resort presents two stunning categories of cabins, a romantic restaurant overlooking the valley, a bar to relax, as well as an activity centre and amphitheatre. Speak to our events team to organise treks, outdoor activities, horseback rides etc.

Family Get together - cozy & comfort stay

Reviewed By Essaki588

This is the 3rd visit of us to GRT kodai alone. The thing that attract us are friendly people, comfy stay, hospitality, great location. We suggest all our friends and family to visit here at least once to enjoy the ambience.

3. Sterling Kodai Valley

Attuvampatti Pallangi Road Villapatti, Kodaikanal 624101 India
Excellent
70%
Good
19%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
3%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1883 reviews

Sterling Kodai Valley

Overlooking the plush green valley and neat terraced gardens appears the most unusual architecture – an entire hotel in the shape of a ship, a leaf-shaped accommodation block, a lotus-shaped business block, and an array of dome-shaped rooms. Welcome to Sterling Kodai Valley, a resort where you fall in love with nature all over again.

Discovery centre activities...

Reviewed By sanjaysomani23

The best place to enjoy .. We enjoyed alot ..Daily a new game and so creative and interesting.. First Day we had housie game coundected by "Daniel" and it was marvelous.. Next day "Pawan & Ajay" conducted family fun game and it was awesome and so creative , ase I enjoyed so much and I won and I got gifts also , I loved that most , in that I got biliard and I loved to play that , billiard taught by Daniel sir , so sweet of him .. And last day I had DJ night by Pawan & Ajay sir , we entire family loved it.. Really it was so good and best trip ever in my life.. Best services by " Daniel , Pawan & Ajay " sir ... Thank u to all the team... We are pleasure to choose Sterling...?

4. Villa Retreat

Coakers Walk Noyce Road, Kodaikanal 624101 India
Excellent
67%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1648 reviews

Villa Retreat

Savour the magic of Kodaikanal from the comfort of your room. We are situated at a Perfect location in kodaikanal with an awesomatic view and excellent walkable access to all sight seeings places.

Awesome experience - How away from home

Reviewed By Ramanan R

We were a motley group - Adults over eighty plus teenagers totaling nine. Right from the time we reached the resort, Sanjay, Vinod, and the rest of the staff made us feel welcome and at home. The rooms were clean, ready, and remained that way throughout the duration of our stay, thanks to the excellent housekeeping staff. The management and staff went out of the way to ensure that we were comfortable, especially because of the old people who were part of our group. Custom menus were accommodated, and resort staff were always on call to help with the slightest requirement. Vinod curates the outdoor activities. He is just so fabulous. During our entire stay, we leaned heavily on Vinod for all our needs, and he sets the bar on what customer service in hospitality sector should be. Apart from the fantastic location, well maintained rooms, awesome staff, the experience for us went up a few notches due to Vinod. I should also mention Vignesh and Azad from the Kitchen for how helpful they were. Overall, I do not think they gave us any special treatment. This is how they treat every guest. It is something that all the staff value and follow every day and with every guest. Wonderful place to stay and enjoy your vacation. You will not be disappointed. The only feedback we had was to put side railings for the stairs in the property. Old people in our group found it difficult to climb up the stairs without them.

5. Kodai Resort

Coaker's Walk, Kodaikanal 624101 India
Excellent
60%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1407 reviews

Kodai Resort

If you’re looking for a romantic hotel in Kodaikanal, look no further than Kodai Resort. Nearby landmarks such as Christ the King Church (0.1 mi) and Lake View Point (1.3 mi) make Kodai Hotel a great place to stay when visiting Kodaikanal. Guest rooms offer amenities such as a flat screen TV, and guests can go online with free internet access offered by the hotel. Kodai Hotel features a 24 hour front desk, a concierge, and room service, to help make your stay more enjoyable. The property also boasts a fitness center and free breakfast. If you are driving to Kodai Hotel, free parking is available. If you’re looking for an Indian restaurant, consider a visit to Astoria Veg Restaurant, Pastry Corner, or Muncheez, which are all conveniently located a short distance from Kodai Resort. If you’re looking for things to do, you can check out Coakers Walk (0.3 mi), Vattakanal Waterfalls (1.1 mi), or Kurinji Andavar Temple (1.2 mi), which are popular attractions amongst tourists, and they are all within walking distance. The staff at Kodai Resort looks forward to serving you during your upcoming visit.

Nice stay but some lack in Room service

Reviewed By Sivabalanbulganin

It was a grt stay in kodai. Main attraction to me 1. Car parking spacious 2. Big rooms for my tamily 3. Big lawn 4. Nice big garden to play 5. Nice breakfast 6. Near to city Things i dont like 1. Bathroom too small 2. Worst room service (After cleaning the room they forget to keep the towel. When i call them to send the towel its takes 2 hrs to send the towel. This is continued through out my stay) 3. There is no direct phone extn number to restaurant (We want to call front office for restaurant they will inform restaurant to call us back or sometimes they will forget to inform them so u want to wait forhrs. So we had food outside throughout our stay Overall some negatives. But positives are bit higher than negatives. So i luv the stay...

6. Hotel Kodai International

17/328 Laws Ghat Road, Kodaikanal 624101 India
Excellent
64%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1011 reviews

Hotel Kodai International

Hotel Kodai International offers luxury hotel stay in Kodaikanal, South India like hospitality, orderliness, efficient maintenance and luxury. Hotel Kodai International is sure to offer you a memorable stay at Kodaikanal, South India.

Friends Reunion

Reviewed By cngopu

It was our batch mates reunion after 40 years. We stayed for two nights. It was a nice experience and we all enjoyed with our families and friends. The rooms are all neat and clean. Hats off to the house keeping staff. In fact all the staff were friendly. Also the food was excellent.

7. Mango Hill Kodai

#6/103 Chettiar Park Road, Kodaikanal 624101 India
Excellent
88%
Good
10%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
0%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 113 reviews

Mango Hill Kodai

Mango Hill Kodai "A home away from home", located oppsite to Chettiar Park offers a calm and soothing environment with lush greenery and exquisite scenic views all around.

Relaxing trip

Reviewed By 6868999

I had a nice trip staying here for 3 days..i booked here for its beautiful garden view..mango hill never disappointed ma hopes for it..i enjoyed d buffet breakfast here...chettiar park , jain Temple, and kurunji andavar temple are d nearest views for enjoyment

8. The Carlton

Lake Road The carlton Road, Kodaikanal 624101 India
Excellent
74%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
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4.5 based on 1232 reviews

The Carlton

The Carlton is the only 5-star hotel in Kodaikanal. Beautifully built with a ravishing design, this luxury hotel near Kodai Lake welcomes the guests to have a pleasing stay! KODAIKANAL is presently one of the few remaining unspoiled hill resorts in the country covering an area of 22 Sq. Km. and at an altitude of 2,133 meters (7000 feet) above sea level. The indigenous vegetation comprises. Sholas or compact evergreen forests and grasslands. Climate: The air is clean and the climate bracing at all times of the year. Never hot in Summer – never cold in Winter. Being 10 degrees north of the Equator, snow is unknown, but ground frost may occur between December and February. Average temperature during the summer/winter/monsoon months is as under: Maximum Minimum Mid November to Mid-February (winter) 16.5˚C 9˚C Mid-March to Mid-June (summer) 20˚C 12˚C July to Mid-November (Monsoon) 17˚C 10˚C The Property The Carlton is the only Five-star Hotel in the “Princess of Hill Stations” - Kodaikanal, which is situated 7000 feet above sea level on the hillcrest overlooking the Kodai lake, surrounded by Lush green lawns and nature at its very best. The Carlton is a perfect blend of “Modern Luxuries” and “Old World Charm” reflecting the regal graciousness of colonial charm.

Outstanding service and stay

Reviewed By shivangibais

Peoplw looking for leisure abd relaxed stay with best service should not think twice about staying at Carlton in Kodaikanal. Its a superb hotel with excellent amenities, food and service. Very nicely maintained and clean property. They will go abov and beyond to meet customer expectations. I strongly recommend this hotel.

9. Hilltop Towers

Hilltop Towers Poet Tyagarajar Road, Kodaikanal 624101 India
Excellent
44%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
2%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 355 reviews

Hilltop Towers

See why so many travelers make Hilltop Towers their hotel of choice when visiting Kodaikanal. Providing an ideal mix of value, comfort and convenience, it offers a charming setting with an array of amenities designed for travelers like you. Given the close proximity of popular landmarks, such as Christ the King Church (0.3 mi) and Pillar Rocks (2.5 mi), guests of Hilltop Towers can easily experience some of Kodaikanal's most well known attractions. Free wifi is offered to guests, and rooms at Hilltop Towers offer a flat screen TV. During your stay, take advantage of some of the amenities offered, including a 24 hour front desk, room service, and a concierge. Guests of Hilltop Towers are also welcome to enjoy free breakfast, located on site. For travelers arriving by car, free parking is available. When you’re feeling hungry, be sure to check out Sapphire One way Restaurant, which is a seafood restaurant that is popular with locals and out-of-towners alike. Looking to explore? Then look no further than Coakers Walk (0.5 mi), Vattakanal Waterfalls (1.1 mi), and Kurinji Andavar Temple (1.0 mi), which are some popular Kodaikanal attractions – all conveniently located within walking distance of the hotel. At Hilltop Towers, your comfort and satisfaction come first, and they look forward to welcoming you to Kodaikanal.

Great Stay! Awesome place to Stay in Kodaikanal

Reviewed By vijayashrir20

Stayed at this hotel in May 2022. A fantastic place to stay for Family Travelers. Breakfast is great. Staff is very friendly and polite. Highly Recommended Hotel in the arena. Overall Experience was great.

10. Le Poshe By Sparsa

No 25 Sivanadi Road Near Kurinji Andavar temple, Kodaikanal 624101 India
Excellent
77%
Good
18%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1586 reviews

Le Poshe By Sparsa

A unique collection of eco-friendly and eco sensitive resorts, developed at spiritual / leisure / adventure destinations. From the luxuriously appointed villas to the captivatingly picturesque ambiance, from the delightfully alluring spas to a revitalizing gym area, from the mesmerizing ethnic charisma to the plush ultramodern facilities, from the finest selection of cuisine to the warm and attentive service, the Sparsa experience is unparalleled.

Fantastic Experience! Great Service! Great People

Reviewed By Prathapsamuel

The stay was very comfortable. We had a great time and the food was awesome too. When we had an emergency and needed a driver, Mr. Matthew from the office, volunteered to drive us. Even encountering a flock of bisons did not deter him. A special thanks for him. The restaurant staff became almost family as well as the travel desk. The best resort experience ever. Le Poshe is now our official kodaikanal roost.

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