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The Carlton Kodaikanal

★★★★★ Lake Road, Kodaikanal, Kodaikānāl, IN

9.2 guest rating· 104 reviews

The five stars

The Carlton Kodaikanal holds a five-star rating in its official classification, the requirement for every property in the Hotels of Earth collection.

The service side of those stars shows in its listing: Fitness facilities, Fitness center, Room service, Terrace and Spa/wellness center.

Guests score it 9.2/10 across 104 reviews.

About this hotel

Luxurious Amenities and Services

The Carlton offers a range of luxurious amenities and services, including a fitness centre, 24-hour front desk, and a unique Shikara ride experience. Guests can also enjoy complimentary parking, luggage storage, currency exchange, and laundry services.

Recreational Activities and Relaxation

Guests can unwind and have fun with on-site recreational activities such as table tennis, spa massages, and banqueting facilities. The hotel's prime location by Kodaikanal Lake allows for easy access to popular attractions like Bryant Park and Coakers Walk.

Culinary Delights and Dining Options

Indulge in a culinary journey at The Carlton's in-house restaurants. From Indian, Continental, and Italian cuisine at the Silver Oak restaurant to mouthwatering barbecue and Tandoor dishes at The Terrace, there's something to satisfy every palate. Don't forget to complement your meal with a selection of cocktails and liquors from the bar.

Experience the epitome of luxury and comfort at The Carlton. Book now for an unforgettable stay!

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Rooms & rates

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

Sleeps 3 · 27 m² · 2× Twin bed

Superior Cottage

Sleeps 3 · King bed

  • Private bathroom
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Free WiFi
  • Safety deposit box

Deluxe Cottage

Sleeps 3 · 43 m² · King bed

  • Private bathroom
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Free WiFi
  • Safety deposit box

Executive Suite

Sleeps 3 · Double bed

  • Private bathroom
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Free WiFi
  • Safety deposit box

Standard Double Room

Sleeps 2 · 23 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

Deluxe Suite

Sleeps 2 · Double bed

  • Private bathroom
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Free WiFi
  • Safety deposit box

Cottage - Book & Unlock Exclusive Offers

Sleeps 2 · 46 m² · Double bed

  • Desk
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Minibar
  • Shower

Premium Suite Cottage - Book & Unlock Exclusive Offers

Sleeps 3 · 42 m² · Double bed

  • Desk
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Minibar
  • Shower

Deluxe Room Lake View with Balcony ALL GIRLS Package

Sleeps 2 · 27 m² · Queen bed

Deluxe Double or Twin Room - Book & Unlock Exclusive Offers

Sleeps 2 · 27 m² · 2× Twin bed, Double bed

  • Desk
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Minibar
  • Shower

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Fitness/spa locker rooms
  • Spa/wellness center
  • Spa/wellness center services
  • Fitness classes
  • Fitness facilities
  • Free Parking
  • Valet parking
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Breakfast takeaway containers
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Barber/beauty shop
  • Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
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  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour desk
  • Business center
  • Room service
  • 24-hour security
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • Access to health care professionals
  • Airport drop off
  • Airport pick up
  • Baby safety gates
  • Babysitting/child services
  • Badminton equipment
  • BBQ facilities
  • Beauty Services
  • Billiards
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Car hire
  • Cashless payment available
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Children's playground
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Coffee Shop on site
  • Concierge service
  • Contactless check-in/check-out
  • Currency exchange
  • Cycling
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Delivered food - securely covered
  • Designated smoking area
  • Dry cleaning
  • Emergency cord in bathroom
  • Evening entertainment
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Fruits
  • Games room
  • Garden
  • Guest room sealed after cleaning
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hair Salon Services
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Heating
  • Higher level toilet
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Indoor play area
  • Ironing service
  • Key card access
  • Kid meals
  • Kids' club
  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Lift / Elevator
  • Lockers
  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Luggage storage
  • Manicure
  • Massage services
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pedicure
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Safety deposit box
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Security alarm
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Smoke alarms
  • Snorkelling
  • Special diet menus - on request
  • Squash
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols
  • Steam room
  • Table tennis
  • Terrace
  • Thermometers for guests provided by property
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wine/champagne

Location

© OpenStreetMap contributors

Lake Road, Kodaikanal, Kodaikānāl, IN

Check-in
from 12:00 PM
Check-out
until 10:00 AM

What guests say9.2104 reviews

+ Excellent location+ Courteous staff+ Amazing food+ Beautiful viewsLimited car parking spaceFood issues mentioned
Cleanliness8.8
Service9.8
Location9.5
Room Quality8.8
Amenities9.3
Value for Money8.7

Guest review

9.0

Location location and location. So close to the lake and to Coakers walk and Bryant Park. Walkable. We cycled the lake everyday - just spectacular

No view from my cottage - priciest room in Carlton

Sriram · IN · 2026-07-05

Outstanding vacation

10.0

Excellent location and facility

Nothing in particular though food could improve

Gopalan · IN · 2026-07-03

A memorable stay in exclusive cottage in a 5 STAR hotel like CARLTON KODAIKANAL was mind blowing

10.0

Excellent Location : very close to the Lake , Back gate entry to lake, 700/800 meters walk to BYRANT PARK & CCOAKERS walk etc. Cottage provided to me exceeded my expectation : Huge living & Bed Room, Classy Furniture including recliner, big LCD in both rooms, spacious Bath room with tub too !! Amenities were also excellent : mind blowing view from dinning restaurant as wel as from deck at two levels,

Nothing Special! However, as PERFECTION is a journey , some suggestions ( not criticism) : Breakfast spread may be further enhanced , lunch & Dinner buffet may also include Continental or North Indian delicacies

RANJAN · IN · 2026-06-02

Everything was excellent as such except food quality & variety can be improved.

9.0

Location & comfort

Backside door can be more presentable. This is always surrounded by lots of people having tea at the dhaba outside.

Dhingra · IN · 2026-05-22

Guest review

10.0

Excellent food quality. Delicious food. Location is excellent, right in front of the lake.

bhatws1 · IN · 2026-05-17

Hotels of Earth · questions

Is The Carlton Kodaikanal really a five-star hotel?
Yes. Its own classification data carries five stars; that rating, not a style label, is what puts a property in this collection.

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