Question 1

Which are the best homestays in Kodaikanal?

Accepted Answer

1. Pears Garden Homestay: If you are looking for a homestay which is well equipped with all basic necessities including a kitchen and a private sitout area then there is no place better than Pears Garden Homestay. This duplex homestay will ensure that you get rested in spacious rooms while enjoying the serenity through your balconies and roof-to-floor windows. Additionally, the homestay lies close to various famous attractions of Kodaikanal, thus ensuring that you enjoy hassle free sightseeing tours.Location: W3/844/A, Kurinji Temple Road, Near Fathima Kurusadi, Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu 624101Price: INR 2500 to INR 3500 per personAmenities: parking area, room service, airport shuttle, balconies and private sitout areas, well equipped kitchen, kids play area, bonfire and barbeque services2. Misty Mountain – Cottages:Surrounded by restaurants, shopping center, and tourist places, Misty Mountain Cottages provides a peaceful ambiance to stay and enjoy the soothing climate. The rooms are well-furnished, neat and clean.Staffs are soft-spoken and super-friendly, trying to give the first-best impression to the customers. You can call them 24 hours; they will be available and ready to serve you.When it comes to amenities, the most exciting feature is, they have a playground for kids. Families with children can stay here without any second thought. Similarly, for nature admirers, you can enjoy the rising sun view and mountains from your room itself.Location: Kodaikanal Budget Cottages, SH 156, Kodaikanal.Price: Lowest price starts from Rs. 2,800/-Amenities: BBQ, Grocery delivery, Laundry service, Play ground, Free Car Parking.3. Nature Hunt Homestay:A place where one can enjoy the tasty home cooked food with a panoramic view of scenery is the Nature Hunt Homestay. The cool and misty weather, featured with colourful decorations and pleasant atmosphere amuses you right from the entrance.Honeymooners and family tourists occupy the most luxurious rooms to get a royal feeling.Some of the imperative services are Trekking to Kodaikanal, Local Tours, Cab/Taxi Service, Loundry Services, and so on.Location: No. 7/4-10B, Sreenivasapuram, Kodaikanal.Amenities: 24 hours power back-up, Sit out Area, Wakeup Service, Doctor on call, etc.4. Stayglee Kodaikanal:Stayglee Kodaikanal is a perfect homestay for a weekend getaway. Fully surrounded by natural habitats and small shops, this place is ideal for shopping and sightseeing. The homestay has all the luxurious facilities to delight their customers.The food is amazing and just like the caretaker. Similarly, the rooms are also well maintained by them.To get a break from your monotonous work, book a stay in Staylee Kodaikanal and have a pleasant experience with your buddies.Location: Bear Shola Road, Near Hotel Cliffton, Kodaikanal.Price: Lowest price starts from Rs. 7,770/-Amenities: Hot Water, Attached Kitchen, Camp Fire, Television.5. Kodaikanal Dreamstay:Featured with two independent cottages, Kodaikanal Dreamstay is nothing but full of fun and enthusiasm. All rooms have attached bathrooms, water heaters, and a calm environment.The lush green garden makes you engage in a nice conversation with your friends. Likewise, the playing area for kids gives them enough space to run, roll, and jump.To have a simple and elegant stay, book a room in Kodaikanal Dreamstay now.Location: 19/2, Abban Compound near Observatory Mosque, Observatory Road, Kodaikanal.Price: The lowest price is from Rs. 1,000/-Amenities: Complementary breakfast, Lawn, Garden, Play Ground, Parking Space.6. Kodai Homestay:Kodai Homestay provides a homely yet royal feeling among every tourist. It is one of the Kodaikanal Homestays, specially built for families and married couples. The homestay also has a private garden where one can take a stroll and enjoy the natural beauty.The very location of the homestay is an advantage for all tourists. Many of the travel attractions are located within 3 km distance from the place, specifically, nearby to the upper lake view and solar physical observatory.Location: 17/44-1 – VGP Hill Resort Swedish Settlement Road, Pampapuram, Kodaikanal.Amenities: Camp fire, Travel Arrangements, South Indian Food, Laundry Service.7. MistyCove:With a lovely sit-out/verandah, MistyCove Homestay introduces you to the good-looking lawn and the Kodaikanal Lake. Here, each cottage carries three bedrooms, with attached bathrooms and a wardrobe, followed by a living room.They also provide the best South Indian/North Indian Food to their customers. Additionally, a snack menu is with the caretaker, who will be happy to serve you.Please remember, a minimum of two bedroom booking is mandatory if you want to stay.Location: Lake Road, Kodaikanal.Price: The lowest price starts from Rs. 4,750*/-Amenities: Indoor and Outdoor games. On advance request - Yoga, Meditation Center, Pranayama classes.8. Lofty Meadows:In an English design architecture carrying a rich heritage more than 90 years, the great Loft Meadows offers a safe and highly sophisticated homestay experience to its customers.Unlike other homestays, Lofty Meadows is a perfect destination for families and friends coming for a weekend respite from the hill station.The place is famous and significant for its traditional-look furniture and wooden floors, which is sure to take you back to the past.Location: Milhaven Hill Top Road, The Green Valley View, Kodaikanal.Price: The best price starts from Rs. 2,787/-Amenities: Table Tennis room, Lofty Meadows Royale Dining room, Living room with a fire place, etc.9. Bungalow By the Lake:With a history of over 100 years, it is recognized as one of the first homestays in Kodaikanal to serve the tourist. At present, the building is highly decorated with attractive spaces and modern amenities.Their 2 large bedrooms with panoramic views on all sides allow one to find the lake, the valley, and the mountains and cherish its pristine beauty amidst other tourist places.Moreover, the bungalow has grandeur and simplicity, built by the British in the past. This very location gives you a pre-independence mood at the same time enjoys its vintage architecture.Location: Observatory Road, Kodaikanal.Amenities: Semi-secluded location, Balcony, Hot Water, etc.10. Hammock Homestay:Can you imagine a scenic place, mouth-watering food, and utmost comfort at affordable prices? Yes. Hammock Homestay provides the best service to their guests and takes a permanent place in their customers’ hearts.It is a brand-new homestay specially designed to have a calm and peaceful stay. The accommodation renders 5 spacious and well-furnished rooms with a nice dining room.The best facility is lawn party provided on request. Many corporate get-together parties take place here with full of entertainment.It is one of the homestays in Kodaikanal where many new-age tourists and solo travellers come and have an amazing stay.Location: Sivanadi Road, Chettiar Park, Kodaikanal.Amenities: Room service, L.E.D. TVs, Sightseeing & Travel arrangements, Lawn party facilities with bonfire.11. Hill Heaven Homestay:An appealing place to spend time with your loved ones, Hill Heave Homestay gives a stunning experience to its customers at the lowest prices available.Tourists, who come here, will easily get surprised with the kind of hospitality and services provided. Especially, the caretaker is best at taking care of the visitors.This place is surrounded by numerous sightseeing locations and a variety of leisure activities to try.Location: Bear Shola Road, Kodaikanal.Price: The best price starts from Rs. 600/- to Rs. 700/-Amenitites: Neatly cleaned rooms, Balcony and nearby waterfall, New furniture, and so on.12. Amherst Villa Lakeside:This breathtaking place has 3 bedrooms, followed by a living and dining area. Amherst Villa Lakeside is located at a distance of 100 meters from Kodaikanal Lake. It is brilliantly designed for families and honeymooners and ensures full comfort to them.The staffs are unbelievable with friendly-nature and nice service. They also arrange an airport shuttle on request. Among other Kodaikanal homestays, Amherst Villa Lakeside is most-visited place by both family tourists and office employees.This homestay gives first priority to customers and makes sure their privacy is not compromised.Location: Lake Road, Kodaikanal.Price: The best price is Rs. 15,000/- (upto 8 persons)Amenities: Complimentary firewood in living room, Homely food, Flowery garden.13. Serenita Homestay:Serenita Homestay is a place to kick away your pressure and stress and enjoy the very serenity of the location. Situated on a little heaven, this place is yet another beautiful homestay for holidaymakers and explorers.The rooms are neat and spacious, perfect for a nuclear family. However, there are additional mattresses and rooms are provided on request.Here, the dishes are one-of-a-kind. They provide North Indian and South Indian cuisines on request.Location: W3/937, Misty Meadows, Kurinji Nagar, Kodaikanal.Price: Minimum price starts from Rs. 5,000/- for double occupany.Amenities: Pick Up/Drop, Laundry, Arrangements for local sightseeing and trekking (additional charges), Bungee Jumping.14. Annamalai Homestay:Annamalai Homestay is famous for its staffs and caretaker. Surrounded by beautiful places and chill weather makes the stay more appealing than ever.Their good breakfast, lunch, and an awesome dinner delight its customers and give them a good appetite. The rooms are also wide and spacious where a perfect gang of friends can spend time together.Hence, if you’re looking for homestays in Kodaikanal, you should try Annamalai Homestay at least once.Location: Flat no: 32, Kodai clouds n garden, M.M. Street, Near ZION School, Kodaikanal.Price: The best price starts from Rs. 3,957/-Amenities: Scenic location, Free Wi-Fi, Doctor on call, Power backup.15. Shafa Woodhouse:Are you ready to smell some wood? Shafa Woodhouse, an individual cottage constructed amidst the slopes of lush green mountains. The cottage offers a variety of packages including trekking, honeymoon, group and other deals.Safety Box and Fire Extinguisher are provided to make sure a safe stay throughout the time.To get a completely different room space in a silent canopy of pears, choose Shafa Woodhouse and get an enthralling experience.The rising Sun is sure to enter your room and wake you up. Make yourself prepared.Location: KPN Estate, Dolphin Nose Road, Kodaikanal.Amenities: Free Wi-Fi, Free Parking, Power Backup, Tea/Coffee Maker, BBQ, Fire Camp.16. Crystal Homestay Kodaikanal:If you want to get the best services from a homestay, go for Crystal Homestay Kodaikanal which offers not only good and spacious rooms but also a warm service to their customers.Right from food to daily cleaning, this homestay stands out as an exemplar. The location of the stay is best suitable to capture the sunrise and sunset, which will rejuvenate tourists who come from the city side.Location: No. 1, Clouds N Gardens, M.M. Street (near KPS School) Building Society, Kodaikanal.Price: The lowest price starts from Rs. 2,225/-Amenities: Free Wi-Fi, Fitness Center, Airport Transfer (additional charge), and Lawn.17. Enaan’s Holiday Inn:An ideal holiday home for families with children nestled in the green highlands and hilly terrains. Enaan’s Holiday Inn has the most stylish rooms with all essential amenities including laundry, television, wardrobe, sofa, coffee table, and a balcony and fulfills their customers' requirements.Moreover, the caretaker and his staffs are highly approachable. They’re ready to serve you 24 hours a day and give you the best holiday ever.They also arrange for adventurous activities like trekking, camping, outdoor games, etc. Thus, if you’re planning for a family trip, don’t forget to book Enaan’s Holiday Inn.Location: Convent road, BSNL backside, near Kodai Lake, Kodaikanal.Amenities: Front Desk, Free Wi-Fi, Caretaker, and Security.18. Najima Residency:To enjoy a hilltop view, come to Najima Residency and have an amicable stay. Located 4 km distance from Kodai Lake, it works meticulously to get better customer satisfaction.Some of the notable facilities are free internet access, laundry, balcony view, 24-hour hot water facility.The place boasts of spacious rooms and a peaceful ambiance, where the travellers can quality time with their family and friends.Location: Chinnapalam Road Naidupuram, Kodaikanal.Price: The lowest price starts from Rs. 2,151/-Amenities: Delicious home cooked food, flexible check in and checkout timings, and good location.19. Mount Chalet:With modern architecture and scenic location, Mount Chalet gives one of the finest experiences to their customers. The homestay is well connected to the Kodaikanal Railway Station and Bus Stand, making your return journey hustle-free.To enjoy the soothing climate, one can have a nice drink in the bar/lounge. Similarly, a decent banquet space is available for a larger group of guests.Thus, Mount Chalet is highly-recommended among other homestays in Kodaikanal for family tourists and newly married couples.Location: Gate 18, Green Crest, Chinnapallam, Kodaikanal.Amenities: Parking Space, Bar and Lounge, Restaurant, No Smoking Zone, and Banquet facilities.20. Lilly’s Valley:Lilly’s Valley, constructed in 1982, having an eco-focus and no concrete structures. This unique set of the cottage made of stone and wood is ready to excite their customers.When we talk about food, you can have a simple South Indian cuisine in the garden gazebo with pleasant music. On request, you can experience an open bright bonfire.If you’re booking on a weekday, you will be getting special discounts and other extra facilities.Location: No. 17/178 Sivanandi Road, Kodaikanal.Price: The lowest price starts from Rs. 4,863/-Amenities: Complimentary campfire, door step pickup and drop, professional photoshoot (extra charges).

Question 2

What activities are available in Kodaikanal Homestay?

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1. Trekking – Kodaikanal location gives ample trekking opportunities for trekking enthusiasts. One can opt for an Elephant Valley trek, Dolphin’s Nose Trek, or Kumbakarai Trek and get a diverse experience.2. Camping – The sought-after activity among families and friends is mountain camping. This soft-adventurous sport makes us a part of Mother Nature.3. Bonfire – No hill station journey attains its peak without a bonfire. In Kodaikanal, the bonfire activity is very special and an integral part of every stay.4. Motor Cycle Ride – A bike ride across beautiful greenery and the river-like route gives a top of the world feeling to all bike riders.5. Nature Walk – Take a stroll with your loved one amidst a variety of flora and fauna. Kodaikanal is one of the places where rare and exotic plants and flowers can be spotted.In case of doubts, homestays in Kodaikanal will help you with local guides and experts.

Question 3

Which area has the largest number of Homestays in Kodaikanal?

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1. Bear Shola Road – Located 2 km from Kodaikanal Bus Stand, it has the most famous and luxurious homestays in Kodaikanal. Tourists get a great weekend respite here.2. Lake Road – Situated at a distance of 2.8 km from Kodaikanal Bus Stand, Lake Road embraced with the most exquisite homestays where one can get the lake-side view.3. M.M. Street – This place is having the next largest number of homestays in Kodaikanal. It covers all range of cottages like apartment, villa, wooden house, etc.Some of the other areas having the largest number of homestays in Kodaikanal are Observatory Road and Sreenivasapuram.

Question 4

What are the best budget homestays in Kodaikanal?

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1. Dalethorpe: A vintage-style English bungalow surrounded by pine groves, meadows, and eucalyptus trees, Daelthorpe forms an ideal stay for peace-seekers and nature lovers. Though this property is just a few miles from the heart of the main market, it keeps you safe from the hustle and bustle of the city.The property has been marking its presence since 1930 and it serves you with diverse stay options in the form of suite cottages, deluxe rooms, standard rooms, and single room cottages.2. Lilly's Valley: Sprawled over 3 acres of wooded land, Lilly Valley will take you back in time with its English architecture and vintage vibe. The property encompasses 26 British-style homestay cottages which are adorned with handcrafted woodwork. If you are looking for a budget property that lets you experience luxury and rawness of nature, both at a time, Lilly's Valley is your ideal pick.3. Kodaikanal Dreamstay: Featuring two independent cottages, Kodaikanal Dreamstay is nowhere short of luxury and comfort. All the rooms in the property are complete with attached bathrooms and water heaters. Its serene location not only keeps you away from the crowd but also provides you with time to recharge yourself.There is a large playground within the property where your kids can indulge in numerous fun activities. If you are looking for a simple yet elegant shelter, Kodaikanal Dreamstay certainly deserves your attention.4. Hill Heaven Homestay: An elegant accommodation for the budget travellers, Hill Heaven Homestay grabs your attention with its strategic location and unmatchable hospitality. The cottage is at a walking distance from several touristy spots and city centres.The caretaker leaves no stone unturned in making you feel welcome and takes extra efforts to ensure your comfort during the stay. If you wish to have a fun stay experience at a budgeted price, Hill Heaven comes as a perfect holiday retreat for you.

Question 5

What are the famous homestays in Kodaikanal for family?

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1. Ennan's Holiday Inn: Planning for a family trip amidst the lush green highlands of Kodaikanal? Book your stay in this serene holiday home located in the hilly terrains of the city and say yes to luxury and comfort. A perfect stay option for families with kids, Enan's Holiday Inn welcomes you with its stylish rooms and extravagant amenities.From laundry, television, and wardrobe to coffee table and sofa-the rooms have everything that you might need for a relaxing stay. Their amicable staff serves you at any hour of the day with a friendly smile on their face. They also keep you entertained throughout your stay by arranging activities like trekking, camping, and outdoor games for you.2. Najima Residency: Looking for a place to enjoy quality time with your family? Rush to this beautiful homestay in Kodaikanal located atop a hill to connect with nature like never before. Apart from its charismatic location, Najima Residency is also known for its best-in-class service, and cordial staff members. From 24-hour hot water to free internet, laundry, and a picturesque balcony view- the property has everything to make your stay comfortable and worthwhile.3. Annamalai Homestay: Majorly known for its hospitable staff members and delectable food, Anamalai Homestay has everything to make your holiday a worthwhile experience. The property is surrounded by numerous charismatic places that add to its irresistible charm.The rooms within the property are spacious enough to accommodate a large group of family and friends. For all those vacationers who can't let go of their homely comforts, Annamalai Homestay is a viable stay option.4. Amherst Villa Lakeside: With its warm hospitality and best-in-class services, Amherst Villa Lakeside has evolved as the foremost choice among the family vacationers and couples. The place features three spacious bedrooms which serve you with breathtaking views of the surrounding areas.The property is just a 100 meters away from the Kodaikanal Lake- a prominent tourist spot among the locals. For all those vacationers who prioritize their comfort over everything else, Amherst Villa is an ideal stay option.

Question 6

What are the best couple-friendly homestays in Kodaikanal?

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1. Mount Chalet: Are you a honeymooner on a lookout for best Kodaikanal homestays? If yes, book your stay in Mount Chalet to embrace some of the finest experiences on your romantic getaway. With its contemporary-style architecture and alluring backdrops.Mount Chalet appears no lesser than a royal boutique hotel. Being close to Kodaikanal bus stand and railway station, it facilitates hassle-free transportation for you. The property also features a bar where you can enjoy a sip of your favourite drink with your special one.2. Serenita Homestay: Make your way into this serene holiday home and bid goodbye to stress and worries. Surrounded by hilly backdrops and verdant landscapes, Serenita Homestay is a one-stop destination for couples who strive for privacy and space. The property features neat and spacious rooms which are ideal for nuclear families. Their delicious North-Indian and South-Indian cuisines are too good to be missed.3. Hammock Homestay: If you want to enjoy comfortable stay, scenic backdrops, and mouthwatering food altogether at an economical package, look no further than Hammock Homestay. This newly built property not only serves its guests with top-notch amenities, but it also makes them feel welcomed with its hospitable staff service. It has five spacious and well-furnished rooms followed by a huge dining space. For all the honeymooners who wish to enjoy quality time with their partners, Hammock is an ideal homestay in Kodaikanal.4. Kodai Homestay: Comfortably located in proximity to several tourist places including Upper Lake View and Solar Physical Observatory, Kodai Homestay is a homely property specifically built for married couples and family. The homestay also encompasses a spacious garden where you can take a stroll or chat with your partner for hours without any hindrance.

Best Homestays in Kodaikanal