The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Kodaikanal

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Kodaikanal

If it's your first trip to Kodaikanal, India for the activities and sightseeing, then you're in for a treat. But the biggest question is often where to stay for a first time visitor to Kodaikanal. With so many amazing hotels to choose from, it can be tough to make a decision to make the most of your first trip here. That's where we come in! In this comprehensive guide, we'll help you find the best hotels for first-timers in Kodaikanal. After analyzing all of the hotels based on price, location, amenities, ratings, and more, we have come up with our list of the best hotels in Kodaikanal for first time visitors. We'll cover everything you need to know about these hotels, including the amenities, location, prices and ratings. So, whether you're traveling solo, with family, or as a couple on a romantic getaway, you'll find the perfect hotel if you've never visited Kodaikanal beofre. So check out these terrific hotels, many of which have sparkling swimming pools, delicious restaurants, and top-notch amenities, along with the perfect balance of comfort, location, and affordability. So, let's get to it and discover the best hotels in Kodaikanal for your first trip!

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

The Carlton

5-star Resort with prices starting at $233 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Located at Lake Road ., The Carlton has great rooms from $233 (before taxes). It offers room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, snorkeling, and a bar. It has a terrific 8.96 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 0.6 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love breakfast, mountain views, child care, laundry services, and golf at this relaxing hotel. You'll enjoy relaxing while having room service delivered.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club


Hotel Kodai International

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $68 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.

A great place to stay is Hotel Kodai International which has nice rooms starting at $68. Offering room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and laundry services, it also has a great guest rating of 8.50 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 17 328 Lawsghat Road. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers a free breakfast, a spa and wellness center, a game room, free parking, and a pool table which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 1.9 km from the city center. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Playground
  • Kids' club


Kodai Resort Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $48 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Kodaikanal
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

We found Kodai Resort Hotel to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $48. We loved that is has room service, a restaurant, outdoor tennis, mountain views, and laundry services, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.40 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Coakers Walk. You'll also find a spa and wellness center, a game room, a spa, free parking, and kids meals which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 1.2 km from the center of town. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Spa
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Playground


OYO 1611 Pine Borough Inn

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $44 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

With terrific rooms from $44, OYO 1611 Pine Borough Inn, at 1/154m Rifle Range Road, Naidupuram provides room service, a restaurant, a kid-friendly buffet, breakfast, and rooms with kitchens. Its terrific guest rating is 8.20 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers child care, laundry services, a free breakfast, city views, and a game room. It's located just 1.6 km from the city center, too. The kitchen in the room is great, because you can cook your own meals to save time and money. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room


Le Poshe By Sparsa

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $82 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Kodaikanal
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Le Poshe By Sparsa has a great guest rating of 9.00 out of 10, and offers room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, parking, and breakfast. The great rooms here start at $82 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 25, Sivanadi Road,. Furthermore, it also offers rooms with kitchens, child care, laundry services, a free breakfast, and a spa, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 1.9 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground


Hotel Jai

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $35 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

The great guest rating of Hotel Jai is 8.90 out of 10. This place has room service, a restaurant, parking, breakfast, and laundry services. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $35, and it's located at Lloyds Road. We also love the a free breakfast, a game room, laundry facilities, a 24-hour desk, and an airport shuttle which are great for visitors. And since it's just 1.1 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Laundry service
  • Game room


Holiday Home Resort

3-star Resort with prices starting at $48 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Kodaikanal
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

A cool place is Holiday Home Resort because it has great rooms that start at $48. It has room service, rooms with kitchens, laundry facilities, bicycle rental, and a 24-hour desk, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.30 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at Golf Club Road. Only 1.8 km from the city center, travelers will especially love shuttle services and a playground at this convenient hotel. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Playground


Benzz Park - Kodai

3-star Resort with prices starting at $49 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.

Benzz Park - Kodai offers room service, a restaurant, parking, rooms with kitchens, and child care which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $49 (before taxes). It's located at 4/8 Sivanadi Rd and has earned a guest rating of 8.30/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers laundry services, a pool table, evening entertainment, laundry facilities, and a coffee shop which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 1.9 km from the city center. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Coffee shop


Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Munnar, Kumily, Coimbatore, and Madurai.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Kodaikanal, make sure you also see Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Kodaikanal, Best Hotels for One Week in Kodaikanal, or Best Hotels for One Night in Kodaikanal.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Kodaikanal?

Kodaikanal Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$76

After analyzing 8 first time trip hotels in Kodaikanal, India, we found the average first time trip hotel price to be a remarkably economical $76. Naturally, this destination has many fantastic first time trip accommodation options with a variety of prices. The price will vary by the hotel's amenities, available dates, and the general location. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Kodaikanal.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $233
  • 4-star hotels: $82
  • 3-star hotels: $49


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