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Located near Bryant Park, The Carlton offers a warm welcome with breakfast, golf course and spa treatments. Treat yourself to fitness classes at the 24-hour gym or enjoy mini golf on site; previous guests rave about the family-friendly atmosphere.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Golf course
  • 3 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Free children's club
  • Free babysitting
  • Free area shuttle
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Indoor tennis court
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Free use of bicycles

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Babysitting (free)
  • Children's club (free)
  • Playground on site
  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
The current price is CNY1,306
CNY1,541 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 1 - Jun 2

Why we love this property

Work-play paradise
This resort combines work with fun. Meeting rooms aid productivity. The spa, tennis court, and golf course provide relaxation options.
Foodie paradise
3 restaurants, a cafe, and a bar create culinary magic at this resort. A complimentary buffet breakfast starts each day with delicious possibilities.

Room options

View all photos for Superior Cottage

Superior Cottage | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Cottage

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Executive Suite

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

Executive Suite

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Cottage

Deluxe Cottage | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Cottage

  • Garden view
  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Cottage

Premium Cottage | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Premium Cottage

  • Lake view
  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Suite

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

Deluxe Suite

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard room Non lake facing

Standard room Non lake facing | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard room Non lake facing

  • Garden view
  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Lake View | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed OR 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Lake Road, Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu, 624101

What's nearby

  • Lutheran Church - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Kodaikanal Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Coaker's Walk - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Bryant Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Christ the King Church - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Rahman Biriyani - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Mann Manam - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Woodys - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Kabha Restuarant - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Hill Top Restaurant - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Carlton

  • The Carlton puts you within a 10-minute walk of Bryant Park 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 center, and a fitness center.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 91 units
    • Arranged over 5 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

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

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
    • 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.
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Required at check-in

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

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Free onsite valet parking
    • Free onsite extended parking
    • Free onsite RV/bus/truck parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Free offsite parking nearby
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
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Offsite

    • Free area shuttle
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Property amenities

Food and drink

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

Traveling with children

  • Children stay 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
  • Snorkeling nearby

Working away

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

Services

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

Facilities

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

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch LED TV
  • Premium digital channels
  • Pay movies

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 bathtub
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Stay connected

  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

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 - Onsite café. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
The Terrace - This restaurant specializes 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International

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 to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Carlton?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Carlton?

Yes, there's free self, valet, and extended parking. Free RV/bus/truck parking is available.

Is 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 onsite activities such as cycling, and practice your swing at the golf course. Additional recreation onsite 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 center, 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 onsite restaurants, featuring barbecue.

Does The Carlton have rooms with private hot tubs?

Yes, each room has a deep soaking bathtub.

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.

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Reviews

The Carlton Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.0

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Clean rooms and toilets | Good ambience around the resort | Professional spa but starting late to their own convenience | Good service provided by staff
PREM KUMAR, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly staff
Siva, 3-night trip
Verified

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

10/10 Exceptional

overall good experience
Nagasundaram, 2-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

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

4/10 Fair

Great Service and Staff, But Not Worth the Price

I recently stayed at Carlton Hotel, booking through Hotels.com. I paid over 300 SGD per night expecting a premium experience, but the room was shockingly outdated. The walls were darkened due to effects of time, which is completely unacceptable for a so-called five-star hotel. The overall condition of the room did not justify the price I paid, especially when I’ve stayed in much more modern and comfortable hotels for a fraction of the cost. The hotel may look nice from the outside, but the outdated interior and lack of upkeep made me feel like I had completely wasted my money. Additionally, the hotel advertised a lift, but what they didn’t mention is that the lift only serves limited floors, and for the rest, you have to deal with stairs. This was a huge inconvenience for me as I was traveling with my elderly mother, and it was never communicated clearly in advance. To make matters worse, I tried to cancel my booking due to these issues, but I was passed between the hotel and the booking agent, with neither responding to my attempts to resolve the issue. After waiting over an hour with no resolution, I was left feeling helpless and trapped. I am beyond frustrated. While the staff were all polite and kind, the overall experience left me feeling let down, especially considering the high price paid for what felt like an outdated and underwhelming stay.
2-night trip
Verified

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

10/10 Exceptional

It was an amazing experience, we enjoyed the very comfortable stay and delicious food and excellent service
VIJAYALAKSHMI, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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

8/10 Very good

立地と快適さはなかなか

部屋は快適。湖が見える部屋で景色もよい。バスタブもついているので、リラックスすることができた。インド特有なのか何かお願いすると持ってきてくれるまで30分くらいかかったり、再度電話することが何度かあった。栓抜き自体を貸してほしいのだが、だめだそうで、ビールを飲むときに都度電話しなければならないのが難点だった。スパは最悪、サービスも悪いし、下手だし、おすすめしない。
2-night trip
Verified

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 trip
Verified

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

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 trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

carlton staff is very warm
kiran kumar, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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

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

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent Hotel

Excellent place for family enjoyment...
Verified

8/10 Very good

Not value for money spent

It was nice excepting the passage from lobby to the lift not kept well..
Verified

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

6/10 Good

Please improve services according to its level.

Hotel was neat and peaceful. I really liked it except the manner and attitude of people who are working there. Reception → Please inform us, if check in process takes more time. how long it will take and why. then we do not waste our time much. And when we check out, please communicate with us other than the payment. [For eg: Feedback of hotel etc..]provide basic manner at least, please. Restaurant manager and workers → Please reset the people who are serving there. work division is not proper. makes more noise than the visitors. [make vessel sound, roaming] Even music selection was fast. I have doubt about there as market. Please improve services according to hotel's level.
Verified

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

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

10/10 Exceptional

perfect holiday destination specially with the small kids had a awesome holiday
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Simply the best in Kodaikanal

Excellent Location and very enjoyable complementary boat ride
Verified

8/10 Very good

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 .