The Carlton

5.0 star property
Luxury resort with 3 restaurants, near Bryant Park

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Deluxe Suite | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
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Executive Suite | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
    Airport transfer
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Laundry facilities
    Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Golf course
  • 3 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Free children's club
  • Free babysitting
  • Free area shuttle
  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Indoor tennis court
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Free use of bicycles
Feel at home
  • Children stay free
  • Babysitting (free)
  • Children's club (free)
  • Playground on-site
  • Fridge
  • Private bathroom
The price is £158
includes taxes & fees
4 Dec - 5 Dec

Room options

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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

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

Premium Cottage

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Fridge
LED TV
Pillow-top bed
Sofa bed - double
  • 49 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Suite

Highlights

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

Deluxe Cottage

Highlights

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

Superior Cottage

Highlights

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

Executive Suite

Highlights

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

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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
  • Palani Hills - 9 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Pillar Rocks - 11 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Silver Cascade Falls - 15 min drive - 6.5 km

Getting around

  • Madurai (IXM) - 164 min drive
  • Free local area shuttle
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

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

The Carlton puts you within a 10-minute walk of Kodaikanal Lake and features a golf course and a free kids' club. Guests can visit the spa to be pampered with massages, body wraps or facials, and The Silver Oak, one of 3 restaurants, serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other highlights at this luxurious resort include a bar/lounge, a 24-hour fitness centre and a fitness centre.

Languages

English, Hindi

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 91 units
  • Arranged over 5 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: anytime
  • Express check-in/out available
  • Check-out time is 10:00 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

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.

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Children

  • Children (8 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
  • Free babysitting
  • Free children's club

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free on-site self-parking
  • Free on-site valet parking
  • Free on-site extended parking
  • Free on-site motorhome/coach/lorry parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
  • Free off-site parking nearby

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*

Off-site

  • Free area shuttle

Other information

  • Designated smoking area (fines apply)

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning
  • 3 restaurants
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Barbecue grills
  • 24-hour room service

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)
  • Free children's club
  • Mini golf
  • Free local shuttle
  • Playground
  • Free babysitting

What to do

  • Fitness classes
  • Racquetball/squash
  • Mini golf
  • Shopping
  • Pool table
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby

Working away

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (3500 square feet of space)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Hair salon
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Free bike hire

Facilities

  • Built in 1985
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Fireplace in reception
  • Television in common areas
  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Golf course on-site
  • Arcade/games room
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor tennis courts
  • Hot tub
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Low-height worktop and sink
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch LED TV
  • Premium digital channels
  • Films for purchase

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Portable fan
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Balcony
  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Deep-soaking bath
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Stay connected

  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Fridge

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Spa

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the resort's full-service spa. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs and manicures and pedicures.

Dining

The Silver Oak – This buffet restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
The Hearth – On-site café. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
The Terrace – This restaurant specialises in barbecue.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of INR 6000 per vehicle (one way)

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for INR 6000.0 per night

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does The Carlton offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Carlton does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Carlton?
Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Carlton?
Yes, there's free self, valet and extended parking. Free motorhome/bus/lorry parking is available.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by The Carlton?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is INR 6000 per vehicle one way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Carlton?
Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Express check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at The Carlton and nearby?
Have fun with on-site activities such as cycling, and practise your swing at the golf course. Additional recreation on-site includes fitness classes and racquetball/squash. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and soothe your senses in the hot tub. The Carlton also has a 24-hour fitness centre, a sauna and an arcade, as well as a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near The Carlton?
Yes, there are 3 on-site restaurants, featuring barbecue.
Does The Carlton have rooms with private hot tubs?
Yes, each room has a deep-soaking bath.
Does The Carlton have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony.
What's the area around The Carlton like?
The Carlton is a short 5-minute walk from Kodaikanal Lake and 6 minutes' walk from Bryant Park.

The Carlton Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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 Exceptional

Enjoyed our stay very much. The staff members were courteous and helpful. Food was very good. We were visiting after 43 years. The hotel staff made our stay memorable.
Geetha, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly staff
Siva, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

This property is not worthy of a 5-star designation. The rooms are small, and sparsely furnished.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Srinivasan, 4-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Syeed, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

ANSHUL, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Poonam, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Kailash, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

It was an amazing experience, we enjoyed the very comfortable stay and delicious food and excellent service
VIJAYALAKSHMI, 3-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Smart hotel great location beautiful surroundings good restaurant
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

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?
Ron, 1-night romance trip
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6/10 Good

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.
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
Anurag, 5-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

carlton staff is very warm
kiran kumar, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel with good staff, good food and nice service.
K, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent Hotel
Excellent place for family enjoyment...
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Not value for money spent
It was nice excepting the passage from lobby to the lift not kept well..
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

good hospitality, decent and a cooperative staff.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

perfect holiday destination specially with the small kids had a awesome holiday
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Simply the best in Kodaikanal
Excellent Location and very enjoyable complementary boat ride
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