Kodaikanal (Kodai)
The cream of Kodai’s hotels is a magnificent five-star colonial-era mansion overlooking the lake. Rooms are spacious with extra-comfy beds and, for some,…
Must-see hotels in The Western Ghats
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The Western Ghats
Exquisitely located on a rambling tea estate, Sinna Dorai has just six huge rooms bursting with local early-20th-century history. A cosy library,…
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The Western Ghats
Flower-draped, French-owned La Maison is a beautifully renovated 1890s Scottish bungalow superbly situated on a hilltop surrounded by tea plantations, 5km…
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The Western Ghats
Along with ecofriendly touches (solar power, rainwater harvesting), Jungle Hut has probably the best food in Bokkapuram (if you’re visiting from another…
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The Western Ghats
Arguably Mudumalai's most stylish resort, with accommodation in lovingly built stone cottages, two tree houses and a dorm (minimum four people), all…
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Kodaikanal (Kodai)
This multilevel hillside guesthouse will blow your mind with jaw-dropping views that are far better than those offered by any hotels in Kodaikanal proper…
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Coonoor
A classic 1900s British bungalow at the top of town has been transformed into something special. The six handsome, airy rooms sport antique furniture,…
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Kodaikanal (Kodai)
Deep in the valley 22km northeast of Kodaikanal, off the Kodaikanal–Palani Rd, this ecofriendly French-run retreat sprawls across 48 hectares of mountain…
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Coonoor
This beautifully positioned farm on Coonoor's southeast edge is sustainably run with solar heating, rainwater harvesting and fresh cheeses from the milk…
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Coonoor
A colonial-era priory turned gorgeous heritage hotel, the Taj-group Gateway has homey cream-coloured rooms immersed in greenery, most graced by working…
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Ooty (Udhagamandalam)
The Savoy is one of Ooty’s oldest hotels, with parts dating back to 1829. Cottages and swing-chairs are set around a charming lawn and garden. Colonial…
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Ooty (Udhagamandalam)
This former brewery and sprawling complex of cottages is dotted with flower gardens. With clean, character-filled and freshly painted rooms, helpful staff…
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Ooty (Udhagamandalam)
This 1855 British bungalow has an edge over many of its peers. The cosy cottage features garden-fresh flowers, four-poster beds, working fireplaces and…
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Kodaikanal (Kodai)
A beautiful hill-fringed hideaway, three hours’ drive below Kodaikanal, seven-room Cardamom House overlooks bird-rich Lake Kamarajar (which you can admire…
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The Western Ghats
A wonderful lodge 8km southwest of Masinagudi, in a converted coffee warehouse on a working coffee plantation filled with tall trees that give it a deep…
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Kodaikanal (Kodai)
Cinnabar's two elegant yet homey rooms offer a blissful escape, with 24-hour hot water, tea/coffee kits, glassed-in showers and lovely wooden floors and…
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Ooty (Udhagamandalam)
Hidden away above Ooty on Strawberry Hill is this classic colonial-era house with wood panelling, antique furnishings, a snug lounge and good Indian…
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Kodaikanal (Kodai)
Take in the fantastic Coaker's Walk views from your garden breakfast table at this lovely old stone-built hotel, right next to the walk's northern end. It…
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Ooty (Udhagamandalam)
Six simple, wonderfully spacious colonial-feel rooms open up to classic Nilgiri panoramas at this delightful sun-yellow heritage house high above Ooty…
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Ooty (Udhagamandalam)
The Maharaja of Mysore’s exquisite Anglo-Indian summer palace is full of totally over-the-top princely colonial style. All 19 rooms are gigantic suites,…
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Kodaikanal (Kodai)
This long-running, sociable budget favourite has moved into the midrange category, though many of its rooms don't reflect this. There's a pretty garden…
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Kodaikanal (Kodai)
About 2km north of town, Le Poshe feels like you've stumbled into a flashy furniture showroom. Warm woods and whites give a fresh alpine-chalet-chic theme…
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Ooty (Udhagamandalam)
A long-standing budget haunt, Reflections sits across the road from Ooty Lake. Most of its 12 spotless, good-value rooms have lake views; the best come…
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Ooty (Udhagamandalam)
Perched on a quiet (bumpy) driveway handy for the bus and train stations, the nine enormous, high-ceilinged, wood-lined rooms in this old bungalow have…
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The Western Ghats
This family-run operation has seven simple, comfy cottages tucked into its own patch of unkempt jungle, 2km south of Masinagudi. Geese waddle around;…
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Kodaikanal (Kodai)
Despite being out on the fringes of Kodai's spaghetti-like street map, 2km west of the centre, Mount Pleasant is worth finding for its quiet setting,…
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Kodaikanal (Kodai)
Up a steep driveway, surrounded by neat flowery gardens with a swing, this simple but characterful Raj-era home is run by the kindly and interesting Uma…
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Ooty (Udhagamandalam)
In a quiet spot on the southern fringe of town, the Fortune is no Raj-era mansion, but twirling staircases around a grand lobby lead to comfy, colourful…
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Coonoor
A ramshackle, 150-year-old gem, the good-value Wyoming is draughty and creaky but oozes colonial character, with wooden terraces and serene town views…
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Kodaikanal (Kodai)
Popular little Middle Eastern–Italian Altaf's Cafe runs a few sizeable doubles and three-bed rooms for six people (sometimes more!) with private bathroom,…
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Ooty (Udhagamandalam)
An attractive older building that’s been thoroughly spruced up with comfortable rooms, a touch of colonial-era class (a 1920 Austin saloon car at the…
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Forest Department Accommodation
The Western Ghats
Most people visit on day trips, but for those staying overnight, Topslip has simple Forest Department accommodation of varying comfort and cleanliness…
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Kodaikanal (Kodai)
Although it's bland on the outside, rustic flourishes like polished-teak floors, plus keen staff, in-room tea/coffee sets and a central location make the…
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Kodaikanal (Kodai)
Rooms don't have quite as much character as the exterior suggests, but this is a decent-value budget choice sporting clean bathrooms, plenty of blankets…
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The Western Ghats
The best of Theppakadu's reserve-owned accommodation: well-maintained wooden rooms with private bathrooms, but still pretty basic.
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The Western Ghats
Helpful staff, clean air-conditioned rooms, and a quick walk to the bus stand make this a good overnight choice in Pollachi.
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The Western Ghats
Scruffy rooms straight out of a cheap hotel, but in a peaceful setting virtually right beside the Moyar River.
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The Western Ghats
A clean, bland midrange hotel with a decent restaurant, just 500m from Mettupalayam's bus station and 1km from the train station for Ooty.
