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The Tamara Kodai

5.0 star property
5-star luxury hotel near Kodaikanal Lake

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Outdoor pool
Aerial view
Aerial view
Lobby
Memory foam beds, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
#22, La Providence, St. Mary’s Road, Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu, 624101
  • Bryant Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Kodaikanal Lake
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Palani Hills
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Memory foam beds, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 450 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Memory foam beds, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Suite

  • 450 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Kodaikanal

Kodaikanal retreat .Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Kodaikanal hotel, you'll find Bryant Park and Kodaikanal Lake. Christ the King Church and Lutheran Church are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Bryant Park - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Kodaikanal Lake - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Kodaikanal Golf Club - 5 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Palani Hills - 8 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Pillar Rocks - 8 min drive - 2.7 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Astoria Veg Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mann Manam - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Astoria - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cream Centre Veg Bistro - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Coffee Day - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Tamara Kodai

5-star luxury hotel near Kodaikanal Lake
The Tamara Kodai offers its guests a full-service spa. Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business center and meeting rooms. Spa services, a library, and barbecue grills are also featured at the luxury The Tamara Kodai. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Kodaikanal hotel.

  • 53 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Deli
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Lockers available
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
The Tamara Kodai offers 53 accommodations with minibars and safes. Rooms open to balconies. Beds feature memory foam mattresses. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

This Kodaikanal hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room. The spa is open daily. Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. There are hot springs/mineral springs on site.

Languages

English, Hindi

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Full-service spa
  • Library

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Living room
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at The Tamara Kodai

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 6 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for INR 2000 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: INR 5900 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: INR 2000 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • One child 6 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Tamara Kodai Resort Kodaikanal
Tamara Kodai Resort
Tamara Kodai Kodaikanal
Tamara Kodai
The Tamara Kodai Hotel
The Tamara Kodai Kodaikanal
The Tamara Kodai Hotel Kodaikanal

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Tamara Kodai to the airport?

The Tamara Kodai is 83.2 mi (224-min drive) away from the Madurai (IXM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Tamara Kodai have an airport shuttle?

The Tamara Kodai offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, for a charge of INR 5900 per vehicle, one-way.

Does The Tamara Kodai offer free breakfast?

The Tamara Kodai does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Tamara Kodai?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Tamara Kodai?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at The Tamara Kodai?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Tamara Kodai have a pool?

The Tamara Kodai does not have a pool.

Does The Tamara Kodai have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Tamara Kodai have a spa?

Yes, this hotel has a spa.

How close is The Tamara Kodai to downtown Kodaikanal?

The Tamara Kodai is 1.1 mi away from Kodaikanal.

The Tamara Kodai Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 17 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Anup, CHINO HILLS

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room rates expensive and nothing exceptional surrounding beauty We booked 3 rooms and were given rooms facing rain water storage dam!!! Mosquitoes breeding site We complained and were moved to other location. A la Carter restaurant at dinner we were the only people and very pricey and tasteless food
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Latha

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ajay, Dubai

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Jas tge stay was just around Easter time, I had a ‘divine’ experience at the Tamara! I have heard about Jesus feeding 5000 people with 5 pieces of bread. This is just what the promoters are doing here. Trying to cater to the guests with little or no staff at all. They should perhaps stick to their core competence of running an IT company and not foray into hospitality. They could run IT companies with mass hiring as and mass layoffs according to the work flow/ contracts, but a hotel needs a decent amount of workforce to run efficiently. The only saving grace is the food. Rest everything suffers because the property is terribly understaffed. Delay in service, lack of sufficient/ trained service staff are all quite evident. No proper table set up. No proper buggy arrangement. The property has 2 buggies and one person to man it per shift! Some of the staff are quite nice, but they are stretched too thin and so the result is terrible! If it goes this way, this property/ brand will soon come to a tragic end. Perhaps they don’t care because there is only limited choice for all the crowd that comes to kodaikanal and they property will have high occupancy, but the authorities must reconsider their star category and adjust it accordingly so people can expect less.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anubhav

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good break
Amazing stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krish

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the ambience of the hotel. Very peaceful and relaxing. Perfect for family vacations or couples. Food was delicious with various options. Dessert was classy and great. Hats off to the chef! Overall, great experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rudransh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Must visit
The stay was amazing thanks to the beauty of the place and hotel
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tasha

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with even more beautiful rooms and excellent food! We had a great stay in the hotel.

10/10 Excellent

Gopi

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Tamara Kodai is a nice property with good rooms and facilities. The restaurant and buffet selection is very good. The staff is excellent. There are places that are in walkable distance and there is a beautiful lake nearby where you can go boating. The weather is also good since the elevation is 7500 feet above sea-level. Great property and nice place to visit for a few days!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dr Sampriti

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I just loved being there One of the most beautiful stays ever
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

NITIN

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ziyath

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Chill room
Awesome experience, with quiet rooms
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ziyath

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love
Very nice and pleasant! I loved it
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service, and staff were amazing! Special mention of Mani along with all staff (Parismita, Ramika, Priya, & guy from Darjeeling!!) in the kitchen for his efficient, friendly & prompt service, is worth noting!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

sri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent hotel, best of Kodai. Best of class food, service, location.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018