The Carlton

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Luxury
5.0 star property
8.8

Excellent

Elegant escape near Bryant Park

Luxury family-friendly resort near Bryant Park, The Carlton boasts elegant architecture and serene surroundings. Indulge in the on-site spa, 24-hour gym, and three exquisite restaurants, ensuring a memorable stay.

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is AED 811
AED 958 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov

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

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

Executive Suite

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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
  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Cottage

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

Premium Cottage

  • Lake view
  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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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

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
  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

About the neighborhood

Located in Lake Road Area, a neighborhood in Kodaikanal, The Carlton is in a rural area and on a lake. Palar Dam is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Bryant Park and Silver Cascade Falls. Kurinji Temple and Kodaikanal Golf Club are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with snorkeling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails. Visit our Kodaikanal travel guide
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Map
Lake Road, Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu, 624101

What's nearby

  • A row of colorful boats docked at a wooden pier with a thatched roof.
    Kodaikanal Lake
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Lutheran Church
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Coaker's Walk
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Bryant Park
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Christ the King Church
    10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Madurai (IXM)
    164 min drive

Restaurants

  • Rahman Biriyani
    19 min walk
  • Whistler' Cafe
    7 min drive
  • Welcome Hotel
    2 min drive
  • Mann Manam
    17 min walk
  • Anifa Restaurant
    15 min walk

About this property

The Carlton

  • Luxury family-friendly resort near Bryant Park
  • Located close to Silver Cascade Falls and Kurinji Temple, The Carlton provides a free breakfast buffet, a golf course, and a terrace. Treat yourself to a body scrub, a massage, or a facial at the onsite spa. At the 3 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, and barbecue. Fitness classes are offered at the 24-hour gym; other things to do include racquetball/squash. In addition to shopping on site and mini golf, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
    • Free self parking, valet parking, and extended parking
    • A free area shuttle, free bicycle rentals, and an indoor tennis court
    • Express check-out, express check-in, and a computer station
  • Room features
  • All 91 individually furnished rooms offer perks such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
  • More amenities include:
    • Heating and portable fans
    • Bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and free toiletries
    • 32-inch LED TVs with premium channels
    • Balconies, refrigerators, and daily housekeeping

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Carlton pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Carlton?

As of 23 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Carlton on 23 November 2026 start from AED 811, 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.

How much is parking?

Self parking and valet parking are free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at The Carlton?

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

What time is check-out at The Carlton?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Does The Carlton provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of INR 6000 per vehicle applies.

Where is The Carlton located?

This family-friendly Kodaikanal resort is located on a lake, within 2 mi (3 km) of Bryant Park and Kurinji Temple. Silver Cascade Falls and Kodaikanal Golf Club are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Carlton Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.0

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
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

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
overall good experience
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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4/10 Poor

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

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 I’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 didn’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

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

立地と快適さはなかなか

部屋は快適。湖が見える部屋で景色もよい。バスタブもついているので、リラックスすることができた。インド特有なのか何かお願いすると持ってきてくれるまで30分くらいかかったり、再度電話することが何度かあった。栓抜き自体を貸してほしいのだが、だめだそうで、ビールを飲むときに都度電話しなければならないのが難点だった。スパは最悪、サービスも悪いし、下手だし、おすすめしない。
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

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

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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
carlton staff is very warm
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017
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10/10 Excellent

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
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8/10 Good

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

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

Excellent Hotel

Excellent place for family enjoyment...
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

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

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 → 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 → 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

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.
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10/10 Excellent

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

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

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

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 .