The Carlton Kodaikanal

$$$$||View on mapKodaikanal, IndiaLake Road, Kodaikanal, India, 624101|
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The Carlton Kodaikanal
Lake Road, Kodaikanal, India, 624101·View on map
$$$$
Overall Score
Perfect
9.0Perfect
Free WiFi10.0
Location9.7
Staff9.5
Cleanliness9.3
Facilities9.0
Who stays here
Families65%
Couples25%
Groups6%
Business3%

Overview

Overall Score
Perfect
9.0Perfect
Free WiFi10.0
Location9.7
Staff9.5
Cleanliness9.3
Facilities9.0
Who stays here
Families65%
Couples25%
Groups6%
Business3%

5-star lakeside resort with exclusive Shikara rides and custom adventure itineraries in Kodaikanal

Rooms & Accommodations

The Carlton Kodaikanal offers 91 rooms, including suites and cottages, many with direct views of Kodaikanal Lake. The hotel provides exclusive lake view rooms and cottages, a feature not offered by competitors. Guests can choose from standard rooms, suites, or cottages, each with a flat-screen satellite TV and seating area.

Dining & Entertainment

Dining at The Carlton includes the Silver Oak Restaurant, which serves Indian, Continental, and Italian cuisine, and The Terrace for barbecue and Tandoor dishes. The hotel offers unique entertainment with live performances by flame throwers and evening activities like housie and magic shows by the bonfire. Guests can also access the End of The Road Bar for cocktails and liquors.

Activities & Recreation

The Carlton Kodaikanal provides access to exclusive Shikara rides on Kodaikanal Lake, a feature not available at other hotels. Guests can use complimentary bicycles to cycle around the lake, play badminton, table tennis, or billiards, and join guided wildlife tours and safaris. The hotel also creates custom adventure itineraries for guests, including trekking, cycling, and horse riding.

Family & Children

The Carlton Kodaikanal has a dedicated children's play area, an indoor play area, and kids' outdoor play equipment. Babysitting and child services are available, and the hotel provides board games and puzzles for family time. The hotel also offers a kids' club and baby safety gates for younger guests.

Wellness & Business

The hotel has a spa and wellness center with a steam room, hot tub, and a range of treatments including full body massages, facials, and manicures. Fitness facilities include a fitness center, fitness classes, and a fitness/spa locker room. For business travelers, The Carlton offers meeting and banquet facilities, a business center, and fax and photocopying services.

  • Location: Beside Kodaikanal Lake, 10 min walk to Bryant Park and Coaker's Walk
  • Rooms: 91 rooms, suites, and cottages with lake views
  • Dining: Silver Oak Restaurant, The Terrace, and End of The Road Bar
  • Activities: Exclusive Shikara rides, custom adventure itineraries, live flame thrower performances
  • Wellness: Spa and wellness center with steam room, hot tub, and full body massages
  • Family: Children's play area, kids' club, babysitting services
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 12:00-23:59
until 10:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Breakfast
A full breakfast is served at the price of INR 2124.0 per person. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Building
Number of rooms:43
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Rooms and availability

Premium Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed
Superior Cottage
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed
Deluxe Cottage
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking

Off-site parking lot

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Babysitting

Babysitting/Child services

Swimming pool
Air conditioning
Facilities for kids

Game room

Children's play area

Kids club

Children's menu

Fitness/ Gym

Fitness center

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness center
  • Snorkeling
  • Cycling
  • Badminton
  • Pool tables
  • Table tennis
  • Squash

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Valet parking
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Car rental
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Business center
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cribs
  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Playpen
  • Board games
  • Children's menu
  • Children's play area
  • Kids club
  • Game room

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled
  • Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Entertainment
  • Garden area
  • BBQ facilities
  • Spa & wellness center
  • Steam room
  • Jacuzzi
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Waxing
  • Body scrub
  • Facial
  • Head massage
  • Full body massage
  • Foot massage
  • Make up services

Room view

  • Lake view

Room features

  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Dryer

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock
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Essential information about The Carlton Kodaikanal

💵 Lowest room price 372 US$
📏 Distance to center 100 yd
✈️ Distance to airport 83.7 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Madurai, IXM

Location

Lake Road, Kodaikanal, India, 624101
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Lake Road, Kodaikanal, India, 624101
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Lake Road, Kodaikanal, India, 624101
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Reviews of The Carlton Kodaikanal

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