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9.3

57 reviews

The Carlton Kodaikanal

The Carlton Kodaikanal

Lake Road, Kodaikanal, 624101, India

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Spa/Wellness packages

Kids' club

Restaurant

Business center

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Room service

Fitness center

The Carlton Kodaikanal

The Carlton Kodaikanal is a 5-star resort in Kodaikānāl, India. Located on Lake Road, it sits just 0.3mi from the city center and offers lake and mountain views for a scenic stay.

Amenities include a restaurant, free WiFi, and spa wellness packages, with private parking on site free of charge and a complimentary fitness center. A free Kids' club adds a dash of family-friendly fun, while a 24-hour front desk, room service, and shuttle service (extra charges) provide convenience; meeting/banquet facilities are also available for an extra fee. Resort breakfast is offered, and spa facilities feature steam room, spa tub, and hot tub (extra charges).

Minimum price starts from $320 per night. The property has 57 reviews. Address: Lake Road, Kodaikānāl, India.

On the dining front, Ambiances serves Indian cuisine in settings that feel both family-friendly and romantically stylish, with a modern twist. For families and guests seeking a little extra fun, a free Kids’ club keeps little travelers entertained, while a 24-hour front desk, room service, and shuttle service (extra charges) add ease to every outing. Private parking on site is complimentary, and free WiFi helps stay connected, with a resort breakfast offered to start mornings on the right note.

Wellness and relaxation take center stage with spa facilities featuring a steam room, spa tub, and hot tub (these amenities incur extra charges) alongside enticing spa wellness packages. A complimentary fitness center invites daily workouts, making it easy to stay active after lake and mountain views and easygoing explorations.

A diverse range of room options awaits, from Deluxe Cottage (291 sqft) to lake-view choices like Deluxe, Lake View (334 sqft), plus Premium Suite and Premium Double Room, each designed to fit different group sizes. Other available styles include Standard, 1 Bed and Deluxe Suite, ensuring space for couples, families, or small groups. For special occasions or events, meeting and banquet facilities are available for an extra fee.

Closest airports

Madurai Airport

49.6mi

Most popular amenities

Spa/Wellness packages

Kids' club

Restaurant

Business center

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Room service

Fitness center

Steam room

Spa tub

Hot tub

Bar

Tour desk

Parking On Site

Terrace

24-hour front desk

Lake view

Mountain view

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Garden view

Landmark view

River view

Elevator

Racquetball

Playground

Garden

Free toiletries

Bathtub

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

Balcony

Rooms

Premium Suite Cottage - Book & Unlock Exclusive Offers in The Carlton Kodaikanal

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Cottage, Superior Suite

1 Double Bed

450 sqft

Lake view

Mountain view

Landmark view

River view

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This double room has a tile/marble floor and seating area. Additional benefits include: • Accommodations for a couple • Nonalcoholic welcome drink on arrival. • 2 bottle of mineral water per day (500ml bottle) • Unlimited usage of cycle ride around the lake. • Complimentary stay for children under 8 years without extra bed. • Box of homemade chocolates in the room. • In-room Tea/Coffee maker. • Complimentary Use of GYM and indoor games.(Except billiards)

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Deluxe Room

290 sqft

Balcony

Free wifi

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

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Rooms are 33 square yards. This package includes: 1. Accommodations. 2. Buffet Breakfast & Buffet Dinner. 3. A glass of Champagne once during the stay. 4. Chocolate Making classes. 5. Cookery Classes. 6. Vegetable carving classes. 7. Kodai Cheese tasting. 8. Cycling/Horse Riding. 9. Vatta Walk – Dolphine Nose. 10. Countryside picnic with packed lunch. 11. Bonfire with music/Anthakshri. 12. Tambola Game.

Cottage - Book & Unlock Exclusive Offers in The Carlton Kodaikanal

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Cottage

1 Double Bed

495 sqft

Lake view

Mountain view

Landmark view

River view

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room - Book & Unlock Exclusive Offers in The Carlton Kodaikanal

Deluxe Room

2 Twin Beds

1 Double Bed

290 sqft

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Mountain view

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River view

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Deluxe Room, 2 Twin Beds

290 sqft

Free wifi

Flat-screen TV

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The unit offers 2 beds.

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Deluxe, Cottage

290 sqft

Balcony

Free wifi

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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Deluxe Cottage

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Deluxe Room, Double or 2 Twin Beds

1 Double Bed

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Superior Room, Lake View

Flat-screen TV

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Standard Double Room in The Carlton Kodaikanal

Standard Room, King Bed

1 King Size Bed

250 sqft

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Deluxe Room, Balcony, Lake View

Free wifi

Minibar

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Executive Suite

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Deluxe Room

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Standard Room

250 sqft

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The unit offers 1 bed.

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Guest reviews

9.3

57 reviews

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Featured reviews:

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Adatta

9.1

April 2025

Location....location....location. One of the best places to stay in Kodaikanal! It’s right on the lake, very close to the market, is actually in the center of the town, yet tucked away from the crowd, so you get the best of both worlds—peaceful surroundings with everything still close by. Every room opens up to a stunning view of the lake, which is absolutely breathtaking. You can take a walk along the lake, go boating, shop at the market—all just a short walk away. The property itself is beautiful and spacious, with lovely lawns to stroll on. The rooms are large, super clean, and very comfortable. There’s also a nice gym and a relaxing spa. The food was delicious with plenty of variety, and the staff were warm and welcoming. We had a wonderful stay and would love to come back again!

Connecting room....you can hear everything from the next room, and if the guests are noisy, it really disturbs your peace. It’s better to ask for a room without a connecting door for a more quiet and relaxing stay which we eventually did.

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Sheetal

8.2

May 2025

the exceptional politeness of the staff. especially mr venkatesh, ms devika & mr kalai at the restuarant. The front office & concierge too were extremely supportive.

wasn't happy about the quality of water. wish they atleast sold bottled safe drinking water.

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Karan

10

July 2023

Location of the Carlton is excellent, just overlooking the Lake. The package included Bed, Breakfast and Dinner which was worth the value for money Facilities included were the club house having the games - mostly complimentary excepting Billiards, air hockey Cycles were provided to guest on complimentary basis

Everything is perfect - Location, Staff, Food, Club, They can think of adding swimming pool to the property Earlier, they used to have their own boats for boating in the lake, can think of restarting the same

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Sauravkumar

10

October 2022

Stayed here for 2 nights this month (Oct 2022). It's located next to the lake and offers breathtaking views. Perfect for those who prefer calm and relaxing experiences with luxury. It also maintains good hygiene standards. The property offers ample parking space. Overall, the hygiene standard is good. What could be better? The only thing which I noticed was the restaurant table top, which had stains of food. Would recommend changing the tabletop dressings the moment someone has used it. No one wants to stare at the curry stains while eating.

What could be better? The one thing that needs to be worked on is the restaurant table top, which had stains of food. Would recommend changing the tabletop dressings the moment someone has used it. No one wants to stare at the curry stains while eating.

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Sudeshna

8.2

December 2024

The expanse , location and the cleanliness.The behaviour of the staff is very courteous.The Massuer’s were very good. The food and the coffee served was excellent.

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Hari

10

December 2023

I loved my stay at The Carlton. The location was perfect, offering a stunning view from my room. The hospitality was outstanding, and the facilities were top-notch. I can't wait for my next visit!

I felt the WiFi could have been a bit better; my connection was always intermittent.

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Petr

8.2

June 2022

An amazing location with a view of the lake Absolutely fabulous staff - very polite, very friendly A great breakfast and dinner selection, excellent food The shared spaces were comfortable Perfect massages on offer (the foot massage was really great)

Three main problems: - the wi-fi connection was unreliable, weak and with frequent outages. If you want to have an online business meeting or watch a movie online, think twice. - the room was noisy: kids often shouting in the long empty corridor in front of the room, workers banging etc. from quite early in the morning - I had a very negative experience using the hotel's travel agent. Their taxi left me halfway to my destination, I had to walk alone in the rain in the forest, totally lost. It took a day of heavy complaining after I finally got the payment back. Beware!

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Yogesh

9.1

August 2025

Excellent hospitality overall, good cuisine and food.

Hotel could have offered a late check out (even tough it was not full)

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Sumit

10

December 2024

Location , view and the excellent staff.

Could have got free upgrade to better room since I was there for some special occasion

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Bala

10

June 2023

better provide lift to downstairs. we senior citizen feel difficult 3times food & going out by car to have the steps.last two season,we stay there only.in future also we shall come to say there.

e xcept elevator,excellant

Points of Interest Around The Carlton Kodaikanal

Airports

Madurai Airport

49.6mi

Restaurants

Cuisines

  • Indian

Ambiances

  • Family Friendly
  • Modern
  • Romantic

Amenities of The Carlton Kodaikanal

Spa/Wellness packages

Kids' club

Restaurant

Business center

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Room service

Fitness center

Steam room

Spa tub

Hot tub

Bar

Tour desk

Parking On Site

Terrace

24-hour front desk

Lake view

Mountain view

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Garden view

Landmark view

River view

Elevator

Racquetball

Playground

Garden

Free toiletries

Bathtub

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

Balcony

Stay rules - The Carlton Kodaikanal

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - The Carlton Kodaikanal

What's the check-in and check-out schedule at The Carlton Kodaikanal?

The Carlton Kodaikanal permits check-ins after 10:00 AM and expects check-outs to be completed by 09:00 AM.

Does The Carlton Kodaikanal come with parking?

Yes, there is convenient and free parking available at The Carlton Kodaikanal. Parking is private and located on-site, ensuring that guests can easily park their vehicles without any hassle or additional costs. Advance parking reservation is not necessary, allowing for a seamless arrival and stay at the hotel.

What are the rates at The Carlton Kodaikanal?

A stay at The Carlton Kodaikanal can begin from a rate of $320. This is subject to change based on room selection and travel dates. For a clear price, input your desired stay dates.

What are the room types available at The Carlton Kodaikanal?

The Carlton Kodaikanal offers Deluxe Double or Twin Rooms that can accommodate 2 adults. These rooms have a room size of 269 sqft and do not allow smoking. They feature either 2 twin beds or 1 double bed.

What activities does The Carlton Kodaikanal offer?

Guests at The Carlton Kodaikanal can spend their time enjoying various leisure amenities. The hotel offers a spa with wellness packages, a steam room, a spa tub, and a hot tub/jacuzzi for relaxation and rejuvenation. There is also a fitness center for those who want to stay active during their stay.

For families with kids, there is a kids' club and a playground. Guests can also enjoy an evening entertainment program.

Additionally, the hotel provides a range of recreational activities such as badminton, snorkeling, racquetball, cycling, ping-pong, and pool table. There are also fitness classes available for those who prefer structured exercises.

As for dining, the hotel has an on-site restaurant that offers a variety of cuisines, including Indian. The restaurant has a family-friendly, modern, and romantic ambiance.

Overall, guests have plenty of options to relax, have fun, and enjoy delicious food at The Carlton Kodaikanal.

Is there an in-house restaurant at The Carlton Kodaikanal?

Yes, the hotel does have restaurants on site. The restaurant at The Carlton Kodaikanal offers a family-friendly, modern, and romantic ambiance. They serve Indian cuisines.

Can I use my credit card at The Carlton Kodaikanal?

Yes, you can use your credit card at The Carlton Kodaikanal. They accept Diners Club, American Express, Discover, Mastercard, JCB, Visa, Maestro, UnionPay debit card, and UnionPay. However, cash is also accepted as a payment method.