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The Carlton

5.0 star property
Family-friendly 5-star resort near Bryant Park

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Hot Tub
  • Spa
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Lake Road, Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu, 624101
  • Place, Kodaikanal Lake
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Kurinji Temple
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Silver Cascade Falls
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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

Superior Cottage

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Executive Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Deluxe Cottage

  • 462 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Premium Cottage

  • 527 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Standard room Non lake facing

  • 462 sq ft
  • 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
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed OR 1 Twin Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Kodaikanal

On lake.Stay at this Kodaikanal resort and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Bryant Park and 2 miles (3 km) of Kurinji Temple. Silver Cascade Falls and Kodaikanal Golf Club are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Kodaikanal Lake - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Bryant Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Kurinji Temple - 5 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Silver Cascade Falls - 5 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Pillar Rocks - 9 min drive - 3.6 miles

Getting around

  • Madurai (IXM) - 164 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Welcome Hotel - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪New Imraan Biriyani - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Kodaikanal Club - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cream Centre Veg Bistro - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Woodys - ‬2 min drive

About this property

The Carlton

Family-friendly 5-star resort near Bryant Park
The Carlton offers its guests a full-service spa, a golf course, and an indoor tennis court. There are 3 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/café. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business center and meeting rooms are available. Event space at this resort measures 3500 square feet (325 square meters) and includes a conference center. A hot tub, a 24-hour fitness center, and a sauna are also featured at the luxury The Carlton. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking and valet parking are free.

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

  • 91 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • 3 dining venues
  • Meeting rooms
  • 3500 sq ft of conference space
  • 325 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1985
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Kid's club (free)
  • Childcare (free)
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Onsite shopping
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
The Carlton offers 91 accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. Rooms open to balconies. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch LED televisions come with premium digital channels and pay movies.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with deep soaking bathtubs, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Kodaikanal resort provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and portable fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Free area shuttle
  • Free babysitting
  • Free children's club
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Playground

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free area shuttle
  • Free extended parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily
  • 3 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Fitness classes
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf course
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor tennis court
  • Library
  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • Racquetball/squash
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with premium digital channels
  • Pay movies

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Portable fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at The Carlton

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 8 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for INR 6000.0 per night.

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 6000 per vehicle (one way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: INR 6000.0 per night

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Children 8 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Carlton Hotel Kodaikanal
Carlton Kodaikanal
Carlton Resort Kodaikanal
The Carlton Resort
The Carlton Kodaikanal
The Carlton Resort Kodaikanal

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Carlton to the airport?

The Carlton is 85.9 mi (164-min drive) away from the Madurai (IXM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Carlton?

As of Oct 4, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Carlton on Oct 16, 2025 start from $153.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Carlton have an airport shuttle?

The Carlton offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of INR 6000 per vehicle, one way.

Does The Carlton offer free breakfast?

The Carlton offers free buffet breakfast every day.

Is there a casino at The Carlton?

No, there is no casino at this resort.

What time is check-in at The Carlton?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at The Carlton?

This resort offers free self parking, valet parking, and extended parking.

Does The Carlton have a pool?

The Carlton does not have a pool.

Does The Carlton have a restaurant?

Yes, there are 3 restaurants on site.

Does The Carlton have a spa?

This resort has a spa, which features massages, body scrubs, and body wraps.

How close is The Carlton to downtown Kodaikanal?

The Carlton is 0.2 mi away from Kodaikanal.