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Top 10 Ranked Places to stay in Kodaikanal

 No 1 Rank : Eco Escape - At one with Nature (upto 30 guests)

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Eco Escape
www.ecoescape.co
Guests escape from their busy day-to-day lives, relaxing in the luxury comfort of their mountain cabins  Located deep interior unexplored Kodaikanal, 40 km from Kodaikanal a beautiful drive to Eco Escape which is a nature retreat in a 200 acre organic farm. It has a Platinum Rating for Outstanding Excellence and also a Green rating for being eco friendly. Upto 30 guests in 8 Villa Rooms, 1 single bedroom cottage, 4 farmstay room and one rustic cottage. 

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Call or Whatsapp +919080578091 to book now. 
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Activities include: 
1. Hiking in the farm 
2. Canoeing 
3. Learning about organic farming

4. Visits to tribal villages and more...  

Rank 2: The Tamara Kodai  - (upto 100 guests)
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Book at 
https://www.thetamara.com/kodaikanal-resort/

The Tamara Kodai is a luxurious five star hotel in Kodaikanal.  It features beautiful gardens, delicious food, and lovely rooms. 

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Rank 3: Fairyway Inn - (upto 4 to 8 guests)  

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 Fairway Inn - your home away from home
www.fairwayinn.co. ​
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Call or Whatsapp +919080578091 to book. 
Fairway Inn is a  one-of-a-kind cottage / homestay, that is one of the best places to stay in Kodaikanal. Upto 3 adults can stay at a time or a family of two adults and two children in each cottage. It has two single bedroom cottages. 1. The Eco Cottage and 2. The Colonial Cottage  It has been the destination for royalty, celebrities, world leaders, industrialists and people from all walks of life who want a unique Kodaikanal experience.  It has a Platinum rating for excellence and Green rating for a fully organic property with the use of both electric and solar power. Better than a hotel in kodaikanal this is an exclusive cottage stay in Kodaikanal. 
A 190-year-old heritage property, with a rich history, culture and  beautiful organic gardens that will complete your relaxing holiday. The location is  central, secure, private and within walking distance from  Kodaikanal Lake and a ten minute drive from the golf course.  Fairway Inn provides luxury holidays for couples, families, and golfers. They also personalize your holiday based on your unique needs to make it an incredibly memorable experience. It has a Platinum rating for Outstanding Excellence and a Green rating for its organic gardens and solar heating use.  

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Call or Whatsapp +919080578091 to book. 


Rank 3: Fairway Inn - Eco Cottage 

The Eco Cottage is the best single bedroom cottage in all of Kodaikanal. It is made with natural materials, featuring a 55 inch flat screen tv, fridge, Jacuzzi, rain water shower, teak floors, and working fireplace to keep your room warm at night. It is just 700 meters from the lake and 1.5 km from the center of Kodaikanal town and yet it is located in a very quiet 1.5 acre full organic property with beautiful organic gardens and vegetables growing here. They dont serve food. Restaurants are a five minute drive or 15 minute walk away. Swiggy and Zomato delivers.  Wifi is fiber optic bsnl high speed it works 90% of the time, 10% of the time it goes off due to maintenance for the whole town and there is no control over when it gets back on as its upto the Bsnl government team. The Eco cottage has one king sized beds and a couch that folds down into a bed. The king sized bed has the best quality memory super luxury foam mattress for our guests comfort. They also have a gym that is open from 9 am to 7 pm. Non smoking. The cottage is strictly non smoking. Guests who smoke can smoke in the garden. Drinking is allowed in the cottage. Also they have 3 friendly dogs which are let out at night so if you are scared of dogs please do not book with them. They are let out at 10 pm sharp and kept in leash morning 5:30 am. So please do not set out of your cottage after 10pm. They are for your safety, our property has full cctv 13 cameras. Their front gate is always locked. Once you check in they will give you their caretakers number who will open it once you call him when you need to go out and come in. 

​Call or Whatsapp +919080578091 to book. ​
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Rank 3: Fairway Inn - The Colonial Cottage is a premium cozy luxury cottage that is just 800 meters from the lake and 1.5 km from the center of Kodaikanal town and yet it is located in a very quiet 1.5 acre full organic property with beautiful organic gardens and vegetables growing here. They dont serve food. Restaurants are a five minute drive or 15 minute walk away. Swiggy and Zomato delivers. They have a kitchen, fridge, and 24 hours hot water and 51 inch tv with cable and wifi. Wifi is fiber optic bsnl high speed it works 90% of the time, 10% of the time it goes off due to maintenance for the whole town and there is no control over when it gets back on as its upto the Bsnl government team. The Colonial cottage has one king sized beds and one single bed. The king sized poster bed has the best quality memory super luxury foam mattress for our guests comfort. They also have a gym that is open from 9 am to 7 pm. Non smoking. The cottage is strictly non smoking. Guests who smoke can smoke in the garden. Drinking is allowed in the cottage. Also they have 3 friendly dogs which are let out at night so if you are scared of dogs please do not book with them. They are let out at 10 pm sharp and kept in leash morning 5:30 am. So please do not set out of your cottage after 10pm. They are for your safety, our property has full cctv 13 cameras. Our front gate is always locked. Once you check in they will give you their caretakers number who will open it once you call him when you need to go out and come in. 

​Call or Whatsapp +919080578091 to book. ​

Rank 4: The Carlton Hotel (upto 200 guests)

The Carlton is a five star hotel overlooking the Kodaikanal lake. It is the first five star hotel in Kodaikanal and has an amazing view of the lake, great facilities and is located in the heart of Kodaikanal town.  Book at https://www.carlton-kodaikanal.com/​
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Rank 5:  Riverdale - 4 Bedroom Modern home (upto 21 guests)

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Riverdale is a beautiful 4 bedroom modern home located just 2.5 km from the lake in a private luxury residential community in a one acre property surrounded by nature. It has 4 bedrooms with king sized beds and attached bathrooms and 8 bunk beds in 4 loft bedrooms with a common toilet.  It has a 51 inch tv and a caretaker and cook who makes delicious hot fresh home made food for you and your family. Upto 21 guests can stay here. 
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Call or Whatsapp +919080578091 to book. 

Rank 6:  Grt Trails - (upto 72 guests) 10 km from Kodaikanal lake 
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The Grt Trails resort has a beautiful valley view and is located 6 km from the Kodaikanal lake, Featuring beautiful rooms, and wonderful hospitality, its a great hotel to stay. 

To Book ​
https://www.grthotels.com/great-trails-kodaikanal/
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Rank 7: Magnolia  - 100 year old Heritage Home (upto 18 guests) 

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Magnolia - Eco Home
Magnolia is a 100-year-old heritage house that was restored by one of the famous builders in Kodaikanal using bio architectural methods, natural materials like mud, lime, and natural paints. It is set in a 2 acre property right next to the golf course and only 5 km from town. There are 3 large bedrooms and a separate one-bedroom cottage. It has a Gold Rating for Excellence  It has 51 inch tv and a caretaker and cook who makes delicious hot fresh home made food for you and your family. Upto 16 guests can stay here.

Call or Whatsapp +919080578091 to book. 

Rank 8: Sterling Valley View (9 km from the Kodaikanal Lake )

This is a beautiful resort 10 km from the Kodaikanal lake, with great hospitality, nice restaurant, and high quality rooms. 

https://www.sterlingholidays.com/resorts-hotels/kodaikanal-valley
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Rank 9: Villa Retreat (1 km from the Kodaikanal lake)

The Villa retreat is a beautiful boutique hotel with a gorgeous view of the Coakers walk valley, with wonderful hospitality and great rooms. 

https://villaretreat.com/​​
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Rank 10:  Le Poshe Resort, (2.5 km from the Kodaikanal Lake)

Le Poshe is a very nice resort, that is located in Kodaikanal, with wonderful hospitality, great rooms, and great staff.  

https://www.leposhehotels.com/
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