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The Tamara Kodai

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with full-service spa and 24-hour front desk

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Outdoor pool
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1 bedroom, memory-foam beds, minibar, in-room safe
Lobby
Restaurant

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is NZ$324
includes taxes & fees
15 Dec - 16 Dec

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#22, La Providence, St. Mary’s Road, Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu, 624101
  • Place, Kodaikanal Lake
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Bryant Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Kodaikanal Golf Club
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Memory foam bed
Ceiling fan
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Luxury Suite

1 bedroom, memory-foam beds, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Luxury Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
  • 42 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Neelakurinji Suite

Neelakurinji Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Memory foam bed
  • 84 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the area

Kodaikanal

A luxury stay in Kodaikanal awaits you at The Tamara Kodai. Within a 20-minute stroll, you'll find Kodaikanal Lake and Bryant Park. Highlights at this hotel include a full-service spa, a restaurant and in-room kitchenettes. .A day of pampering at Elevation Spa can include access to the hot springs/mineral springs and steam room. The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Business amenities include meeting rooms, a conference centre, and a business centre. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 5-property class Kodaikanal hotel include Coaker's Walk and Christ the King Church.

What's nearby

  • Bryant Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Kodaikanal Lake - 1 min drive - 0.8 km
  • Silver Cascade Falls - 7 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Pillar Rocks - 7 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Kurinji Temple - 7 min drive - 5.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Welcome Hotel - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Mann Manam - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hotel kovai Annapoorna - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Astoria Veg - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hill Top Restaurant - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Tamara Kodai

Luxury hotel with full-service spa and 24-hour front desk
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 centre 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
  • Conference rooms
  • Deli
  • Conference centre
  • Business facilities
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Locker space
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
The Tamara Kodai offers 53 accommodations with minibars and a safe. Rooms open to balconies. Beds feature memory foam mattresses. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Accommodation at this 5-star hotel has kitchenettes with kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, bathrobes, slippers and complimentary toiletries.

This Kodaikanal hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and a hairdryer. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include an iron/ironing board.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Elevation Spa. The spa is equipped with 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.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return 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

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room kitchenette
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Mini-fridge
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area

Full-service spa

  • Hot/mineral springs
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

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

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Kitchenette
  • Mini-fridge
  • 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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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.

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, debit cards and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash.

We should mention

  • One child aged 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.

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

What is the cancellation policy at The Tamara Kodai?

The Tamara Kodai offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Tamara Kodai?

As of 15 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Tamara Kodai on 15 Dec 2025 start from NZ$323.68, 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.

Is parking available at The Tamara Kodai?

Yep, The Tamara Kodai has a free self car park.

Is there a spa on site at The Tamara Kodai?

Yep, Elevation Spa is available for guests. It has a steam room and hot springs.

What makes The Tamara Kodai a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar and 24-hour room service, as well as rainfall showerheads and memory foam beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Tamara Kodai.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Tamara Kodai?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Tamara Kodai?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Tamara Kodai?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Tamara Kodai?

No, pets are not allowed.

Reviews

The Tamara Kodai Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 19 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anubhav

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Anup, CHINO HILLS

Travelled 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

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

2/10 Terrible

Ajay, Dubai

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ziyath

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller

Travelled 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 traveller

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