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The Carlton

5.0 star property
Lakefront resort with 3 restaurants and full-service spa
your current months are January, 2025 and February, 2025.
January 2025
February 2025

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Bar (on property)
Executive Suite
Exterior
Front of property
View from property

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Gym
The price is AU$294
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan 2025

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LED TV
Portable fan
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Single Bed OR 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Standard room Non lake facing

Standard room Non lake facing

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Fridge
LED TV
Portable fan
Premium bedding
  • 42.9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium Cottage

Premium Cottage

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Fridge
LED TV
Sofa bed
Portable fan
  • 49 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Suite

Deluxe Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Fridge
LED TV
Portable fan
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Cottage

Deluxe Cottage

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Fridge
LED TV
Portable fan
Premium bedding
  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Cottage

Superior Cottage

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Fridge
LED TV
Portable fan
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Suite

Executive Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Fridge
LED TV
Portable fan
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
Outdoor pool

The Tamara Kodai

Spa
Parking included
Free WiFi
Restaurant
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (16)
The price is AU$415
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan 2025
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About the area

Map
Lake Road, Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu, 624101

What's nearby

  • Kodaikanal Lake - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Bryant Park - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Kurinji Temple - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Palani Hills - 9 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Silver Cascade Falls - 15 min drive - 6.5 km

Getting around

  • Madurai (IXM) - 164 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Astoria Veg Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Astoria - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cream Centre Veg Bistro - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Coffee Day - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hotel kovai Annapoorna - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Carlton

Luxury family-friendly resort near Bryant Park
Located close to Silver Cascade Falls and Kurinji Temple, The Carlton provides a free breakfast buffet, a golf course and a terrace. Treat yourself to a body scrub, a massage or a facial at the on-site spa. At the 3 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner and barbecue. Fitness classes are offered at the 24-hour gym; other things to do include racquetball/squash. In addition to shopping on-site and mini golf, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self-parking, valet parking and extended parking
  • A free local area shuttle, free bike hire and an indoor tennis court
  • Express check-out, express check-in and a computer station
Room features
All 91 individually furnished rooms have perks such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to amenities such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Bathrooms with deep-soaking baths and free toiletries
  • 32-inch LED TVs with premium channels
  • Balconies, fridges and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Hindi

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free area shuttle
  • Area shuttle
  • Free extended parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily
  • 3 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • The Hearth
  • The Silver Oak
  • The Terrace

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Fitness classes
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf course
  • Indoor tennis court
  • Library
  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • Racquetball/squash
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Spa tub
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Free area shuttle
  • Free babysitting
  • Free children's club
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (3,500 square foot of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with premium digital channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Portable fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To register at this property, guests who are Indian citizens must provide a valid photo identity card issued by the Government of India; travelers who are not citizens of India must present a valid passport and visa.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 8 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for INR 6000.0 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: INR 6000 per vehicle (one way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: INR 6000.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Carlton Hotel Kodaikanal
Carlton Kodaikanal
Carlton Resort Kodaikanal
The Carlton Resort
The Carlton Kodaikanal
The Carlton Resort Kodaikanal

Frequently asked questions

Is The Carlton pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Carlton?

As of 26 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Carlton on 25 Jan 2025 start from AU$293.87, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Carlton?

Self-parking and valet parking are free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at The Carlton?

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Carlton?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Does The Carlton provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of INR 6000 per vehicle applies.

Where is The Carlton located?

This family-friendly Kodaikanal resort is located on a lake, within 2 mi (3 km) of Bryant Park and Kurinji Temple. Silver Cascade Falls and Kodaikanal Golf Club are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Siva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Mandyam

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This property is not worthy of a 5-star designation. The rooms are small, and sparsely furnished.

8/10 Good

Srinivasan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Syeed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Prime location, pretty views, and good food
The hotel is located at the heart of the settlement, with most rooms facing the Kodai lake. The close proximity to the lake and the surrounding market makes this a prime tourist spot. The rooms are standard-grade 5-star offerings. The cottages are the highlight. Although just marginally expensive than the premium rooms, they come with three rooms, plus a bathroom, and a garden. The bathrooms have a bathtub which is the cherry on the top, and quite rare in the region. The food offers plenty of variety, with the buffet consisting of over a dozen options. In terms of added facilities, have indoor games like air hockey, TT, tennis, as well as spa services. The lush green gardens are a highlight, with swings, see-saws, and other contraptions for both children and adults.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

ANSHUL

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Poonam

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Kailash

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

VIJAYALAKSHMI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was an amazing experience, we enjoyed the very comfortable stay and delicious food and excellent service
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Smart hotel great location beautiful surroundings good restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tell the Truth
Checking in a little rough! They wanted to take our picture! We asked why! They said marketing! We said no! Then they changed their story to taking a picture was a government regulation! No other 4-5 Star Hotel dit this?
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel receptionist not attend phone calls & when check out take a longer time ( more than 25 min) waiting. This hotel put clothing sales for three weeks from 02/02/2018 onward. So the clothing sales persons very crowded every were the hotel common areas from 01/02/2018.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Anurag

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place for a family vacation
Great location, ambience, food and facilities. Service especially in restaurant and room service can be improved. Need to improve accessibility of lower floors. As a family with small kid and stroller it was hard to move up/down the hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

kiran kumar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
carlton staff is very warm
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

K, Indianapolis,IN, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel with good staff, good food and nice service.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Sanjeev

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel with good lake view
We went to Kodi just to relax. No plans to see places as most of the time famous places are either overcrowded and/or not properly managed. Most of the time we were at the hotel relaxing or enjoying hotel facilities. We enjoyed our time. 3rd day we went to see nearby falls but there was no rain so no water. Nobody bothered to tell this to us. So half way we cancelled our sightseeing and went back to hotel.

10/10 Excellent

Rupesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent Hotel
Excellent place for family enjoyment...

8/10 Good

Ashok

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not value for money spent
It was nice excepting the passage from lobby to the lift not kept well..

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
good hospitality, decent and a cooperative staff.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful location
Loved the stay.... Ideal for 3-4 nights Can do a bit better in the entertainment section Though a lot to do for smaller kids.

8/10 Good

Christian, Zurich, Switzerland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable, unique
Nice hotel build in stone and wood, it is romantic and special. It is probably the best hotel in Kodaikanal. You feel back in old times. The service is very attentionate. Good restaurant.

10/10 Excellent

Caroline, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent service at very comfortable hotel
Stayed at the Carlton for 4 nights and was lucky to enjoy good weather for 2 days. Room was very comfortable, only room for improvement is the sound-proofing. Food and service from very attentive staff was excellent. Enjoyed a cocktail in the ambient bar and a cycle round the lake. The complimentary tour and paddle boat ride were appreciated.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
perfect holiday destination specially with the small kids had a awesome holiday

10/10 Excellent

RANAJIT, Delhi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Simply the best in Kodaikanal
Excellent Location and very enjoyable complementary boat ride

8/10 Good

Riaz, Chennai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A good hotel opposite the lake
A nice hotel in front of the lake over seeing it . Guess it's the only star hotel in Kodaikanal facing the lake . The rooms were nice and cosy . Service was decent upto five star levels. Nothing much to rave Abt the food but , but that's the case in hill stations always . Overall a nice place to be in .