The Tamara Kodai

Property class: 5 and above
Mountain hotel with spa, near Kodaikanal Lake

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The Tamara Kodai puts you just a 5-minute drive from Kodaikanal Lake. Guests can be pampered with spa services at the spa and grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Connecting rooms available
The current price is $193
$228 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 13 - Dec 14

Why we love this property

Work and play perfection
Business center and meeting rooms fuel productivity at this hotel. After work, the full-service spa, sauna, and steam room offer blissful relaxation.
Spa mountain getaway
A full-service spa, hot mineral springs, and sauna create a mountain retreat paradise. The spa welcomes visitors daily for ultimate relaxation.
Cozy luxury sleep setup
Slip into bathrobes after a rainfall shower. Memory foam mattresses and blackout drapes ensure deep sleep, with turndown service adding a touch of luxury.

Room options

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

A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table, a mirror, a window with curtains, and a view of greenery outside.

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Luxury Suite

A bedroom with a large bed, a balcony with a view, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

Superior Luxury Suite

  • Mountain view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Neelakurinji Suite

A bedroom with a large bed, a balcony with a view, and a wooden floor.

Neelakurinji Suite

  • Garden view
  • 84 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

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#22, La Providence, St. Mary’s Road, Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu, 624101

What's nearby

  • Bryant Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Kodaikanal Lake - 1 min drive - 0.8 km
  • Coaker's Walk - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Lutheran Church - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Kurinji Temple - 8 min drive - 6.1 km

Getting around

  • Madurai (IXM) - 49.4 miles/79.5 km
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Rahman Biriyani - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Whistler' Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mann Manam - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Anifa Restaurant - ‬5 min drive

About this property

The Tamara Kodai

  • The Tamara Kodai puts you just a 5-minute drive from Kodaikanal Lake. Guests can be pampered with spa services at the spa and grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 53 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • One child (6 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

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Reviews

The Tamara Kodai Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities

Popular mentions

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Reviews

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6/10 Good

while the place looks quite OK, the accessibility to town without own transport is a challenge, the rooms are pretty normal for any Indian from a traditional village probably aimed at tourist from outside India. There is a high tea on site every day the staff are enthusiastic to meet you on the first day but if they see you again the next day they don't even approach to meet you, the oil in the food did definitely cause some problem to my stomach .pretty normal hotel but with big price tag
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing stay
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6/10 Good

All the food options are way too spicy
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful property with even more beautiful rooms and excellent food! We had a great stay in the hotel.
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10/10 Exceptional

I just loved being there One of the most beautiful stays ever
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10/10 Exceptional

Must visit

The stay was amazing thanks to the beauty of the place and hotel
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10/10 Exceptional

Good break

Amazing stay
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10/10 Exceptional

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!
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10/10 Exceptional

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10/10 Exceptional

Had such a great time with Tamara. Hands down one of the best experience in Kodai. The property is truly top notch in every way and the staff goes above and beyond to keep you satisfied. In particular, the trek and travel guide Mr.Ravi was phenomenal and I thoroughly enjoyed my trek experience with him. He is able to identify every flora and fauna and wildlife in the region and carries a rich wisdom of history. I highly recommend taking a trip with him!
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6/10 Good

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
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2/10 Poor

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

Chill room

Awesome experience, with quiet rooms
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10/10 Exceptional

Love

Very nice and pleasant! I loved it
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10/10 Exceptional

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!!
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent hotel, best of Kodai. Best of class food, service, location.
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10/10 Exceptional