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The Carlton

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

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Photo gallery for The Carlton

A terrace with wicker furniture, a table, and a large umbrella.
A hotel with multiple balconies overlooking a garden filled with colorful flowers and a view of the surrounding landscape.
A bar area with stone walls, wooden bar stools, and a variety of liquor bottles.
A large hotel with multiple balconies and a reflection in the water.
A bar area with wooden chairs and a stone pillar, a bar counter with bottles, and a view of the outdoors.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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Lake Road, Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu, 624101
  • Place, Lutheran Church
    ā€Ŗ1 min walkā€¬
  • Place, Kodaikanal Lake
    ā€Ŗ2 min walkā€¬
  • Place, Bryant Park
    ā€Ŗ6 min walkā€¬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Cottage

A hotel room with a bed, a television, a desk, and a chair.

Superior Cottage

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Executive Suite

A terrace with wicker furniture, a table, and a large umbrella.

Executive Suite

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Cottage

A living room with a sofa, ottoman, and armchairs, a coffee table, and a painting on the wall.

Deluxe Cottage

  • Garden view
  • 462 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Premium Cottage

A living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a ceiling fan.

Premium Cottage

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

View all photos for Deluxe Suite

A hotel room with a bed, two armchairs, a desk, a chair, a small table, a ceiling fan, and a balcony with a view.

Deluxe Suite

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard room Non lake facing

A hotel room with a green sofa, a wooden coffee table with a vase of flowers, a double bed with white linens, and two wall-mounted lamps.

Standard room Non lake facing

  • Garden view
  • 462 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

A balcony with wicker chairs and a table, overlooking a lake and greenery.

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed OR 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

  • Lutheran Church - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Kodaikanal Lake - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Coaker's Walk - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Bryant Park - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Christ the King Church - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Madurai (IXM) - 164 min drive

Restaurants

  • ā€ŖMann Manam - ā€¬17 min walk
  • ā€ŖWelcome Hotel - ā€¬2 min drive
  • ā€ŖWoody's Cafeteria - ā€¬20 min drive
  • ā€ŖWoodys - ā€¬2 min drive
  • ā€ŖRahman Biriyani - ā€¬19 min walk

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/cafƩ. 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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.Ā 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 Aug 4, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Carlton on Aug 5, 2026 start from $209, including 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 mani/pedis, body wraps, and body scrubs.

How close is The Carlton to downtown Kodaikanal?

The Carlton is 0.2 mi away from Kodaikanal.

The Carlton Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

PREM KUMAR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean rooms and toilets | Good ambience around the resort | Professional spa but starting late to their own convenience | Good service provided by staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nagasundaram

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
overall good experience
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Siva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Geetha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay very much. The staff members were courteous and helpful. Food was very good. We were visiting after 43 years. The hotel staff made our stay memorable.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Mandyam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This property is not worthy of a 5-star designation. The rooms are small, and sparsely furnished.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Great Service and Staff, But Not Worth the Price

I recently stayed at Carlton Hotel, booking through Hotels.com. I paid over 300 SGD per night expecting a premium experience, but the room was shockingly outdated. The walls were darkened due to effects of time, which is completely unacceptable for a so-called five-star hotel. The overall condition of the room did not justify the price I paid, especially when Iā€™ve stayed in much more modern and comfortable hotels for a fraction of the cost. The hotel may look nice from the outside, but the outdated interior and lack of upkeep made me feel like I had completely wasted my money. Additionally, the hotel advertised a lift, but what they didnā€™t mention is that the lift only serves limited floors, and for the rest, you have to deal with stairs. This was a huge inconvenience for me as I was traveling with my elderly mother, and it was never communicated clearly in advance. To make matters worse, I tried to cancel my booking due to these issues, but I was passed between the hotel and the booking agent, with neither responding to my attempts to resolve the issue. After waiting over an hour with no resolution, I was left feeling helpless and trapped. I am beyond frustrated. While the staff were all polite and kind, the overall experience left me feeling let down, especially considering the high price paid for what felt like an outdated and underwhelming stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Syeed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Prime location, pretty views, and good food

The hotel is located at the heart of the settlement, with most rooms facing the Kodai lake. The close proximity to the lake and the surrounding market makes this a prime tourist spot. The rooms are standard-grade 5-star offerings. The cottages are the highlight. Although just marginally expensive than the premium rooms, they come with three rooms, plus a bathroom, and a garden. The bathrooms have a bathtub which is the cherry on the top, and quite rare in the region. The food offers plenty of variety, with the buffet consisting of over a dozen options. In terms of added facilities, have indoor games like air hockey, TT, tennis, as well as spa services. The lush green gardens are a highlight, with swings, see-saws, and other contraptions for both children and adults.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

VIJAYALAKSHMI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was an amazing experience, we enjoyed the very comfortable stay and delicious food and excellent service
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Smart hotel great location beautiful surroundings good restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Tell the Truth

Checking in a little rough! They wanted to take our picture! We asked why! They said marketing! We said no! Then they changed their story to taking a picture was a government regulation! No other 4-5 Star Hotel dit this?
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel receptionist not attend phone calls & when check out take a longer time ( more than 25 min) waiting. This hotel put clothing sales for three weeks from 02/02/2018 onward. So the clothing sales persons very crowded every were the hotel common areas from 01/02/2018.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Anurag

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place for a family vacation

Great location, ambience, food and facilities. Service especially in restaurant and room service can be improved. Need to improve accessibility of lower floors. As a family with small kid and stroller it was hard to move up/down the hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

kiran kumar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
carlton staff is very warm
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

K

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel with good staff, good food and nice service.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sanjeev

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel with good lake view

We went to Kodi just to relax. No plans to see places as most of the time famous places are either overcrowded and/or not properly managed. Most of the time we were at the hotel relaxing or enjoying hotel facilities. We enjoyed our time. 3rd day we went to see nearby falls but there was no rain so no water. Nobody bothered to tell this to us. So half way we cancelled our sightseeing and went back to hotel.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rupesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent Hotel

Excellent place for family enjoyment...
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ashok

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not value for money spent

It was nice excepting the passage from lobby to the lift not kept well..
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful location

Loved the stay.... Ideal for 3-4 nights Can do a bit better in the entertainment section Though a lot to do for smaller kids.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

JIMIN

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Please improve services according to its level.

Hotel was neat and peaceful. I really liked it except the manner and attitude of people who are working there. Reception ā†’ Please inform us, if check in process takes more time. how long it will take and why. then we do not waste our time much. And when we check out, please communicate with us other than the payment. [For eg: Feedback of hotel etc..]provide basic manner at least, please. Restaurant manager and workers ā†’ Please reset the people who are serving there. work division is not proper. makes more noise than the visitors. [make vessel sound, roaming] Even music selection was fast. I have doubt about there as market. Please improve services according to hotel's level.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable, unique

Nice hotel build in stone and wood, it is romantic and special. It is probably the best hotel in Kodaikanal. You feel back in old times. The service is very attentionate. Good restaurant.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent service at very comfortable hotel

Stayed at the Carlton for 4 nights and was lucky to enjoy good weather for 2 days. Room was very comfortable, only room for improvement is the sound-proofing. Food and service from very attentive staff was excellent. Enjoyed a cocktail in the ambient bar and a cycle round the lake. The complimentary tour and paddle boat ride were appreciated.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
perfect holiday destination specially with the small kids had a awesome holiday
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

RANAJIT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Simply the best in Kodaikanal

Excellent Location and very enjoyable complementary boat ride
Verified review

8/10 Good

Riaz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A good hotel opposite the lake

A nice hotel in front of the lake over seeing it . Guess it's the only star hotel in Kodaikanal facing the lake . The rooms were nice and cosy . Service was decent upto five star levels. Nothing much to rave Abt the food but , but that's the case in hill stations always . Overall a nice place to be in .