The Tamara Kodai

15 May'26

16 May'26

1 room, 2 guests

The Tamara Kodai

The Tamara Kodai

Kodaikanal | Fri, 15 May - Sat, 16 May | 1 Room, 2 Adults

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The Tamara Kodai

5-star Hotel · Kodaikanal

5.0

1k+ ratings

IN THE SPOTLIGHT

Tasty Food · 

Luxury Pool · 

Scenic

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Amenities

Spa

Swimming pool

Bonfire

Cycling

Yoga classes

Bar

Property rules

Check-in: After 01:00 PM, Check-out: 11:00 AM

Guests below 18 years of age allowed

Alcohol consumption allowed within the premises

Pets NOT allowed within the premises

Guests can pay by Debit/ Credit Card (VISA & Mastercard)

About property

Set high in the hills of Kodaikanal, The Tamara Kodai provides a luxury, heritage experience unlike any other. More than 2,000 meters (6,500 ft) above sea level is a picturesque luxury Kodaikanal hotel dating back to the 1840s. The building itself was originally called Baynes Bungalow owned by British District Judge, Mr. Baynes. One of the first few houses to be built in the region, Baynes Bungalow was sold to Father Louis Cyr in 1860, when it was renovated and reopened as La Providence. This stunning building was used as a rest houses for priests of Nagapattinam… And now, a century and a half later, by you.

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Cleartrip ratings

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5.0

Exceptional

1k+ ratings

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5.0
is the average rating of recent 10 guests
Consistently excellent
ratings for the last 6 months
100%
guests liked this property
COUPLES

4.9

FRIENDS

4.0

SOLO

4.0

FAMILY

4.7

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Location

4.6

Travelers say The Tamara is centrally located in the heart of the city, with easy access to popular shopping districts and nearby attractions. It also offers a serene and secluded atmosphere amidst picturesque hills.

Centrally Located

Easy Access

Nearby Attractions

Serene Atmosphere

Room Luxury

4.8

Travelers say the rooms at The Tamara are luxurious, spacious, and well-designed with a touch of French architecture.

Luxurious Rooms

Spacious Rooms

French Architecture

Dining Experience

4.7

Travelers say the hotel offers excellent dining experiences with a variety of gourmet cuisine, including a signature dish and a rooftop bar for a romantic ambiance. The hotel also offers multi-cuisine dining options with mostly good food quality.

Gourmet Cuisine

Signature Dish

Rooftop Bar

Good Food Quality

Service Excellence

4.7

Travelers say the service at The Tamara is exceptional, with courteous and friendly staff providing a memorable and personalized experience.

Exceptional Service

Courteous Staff

Friendly Staff

Personalized Experience

Premium Amenities

4.7

Travelers say the hotel offers premium amenities including a luxury pool, wellness spa, conference facilities, and exclusive lounges for a comfortable and convenient stay. The hotel also has a temperature-controlled swimming pool and offers various activities for guests.

Premium Amenities

Luxury Pool

Wellness Spa

Conference Facilities

Value For Luxury

4.7

Travelers say the hotel provides a high-end luxury experience with excellent value for the price paid, but there are areas that could be improved.

Areas For Improvement

Reviews

Great experience

5/5

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Abhijeet J on Oct 06, 2025

Vasanth from (Verandah) activity team really helped us find the right artifacts perfumes. And additionally he supported going out of the way and did his best in getting our most favourite perfume! Great experience because how he treated us.

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Perfect Getaway with 5-Star Service!

5/5

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Shiva A on Oct 06, 2025

We had a wonderful stay at The Tamara Kodai! The property is beautifully maintained, offering stunning valley views from its rooms. What really stood out was the exceptional service—the staff is incredibly courteous and the hospitality is top-notch. The food was fantastic, with an excellent spread for breakfast and dinner. Room service was prompt and polite. Even the pool, while cozy, was very well-maintained. Our trip to Kodaikanal was made truly special, and a massive part of that was thanks to our fantastic cab driver, Ebi, arranged through The Tamara Kodai. He was more than just a driver; he was an exceptional local guide who showed us the very best of the region. He was incredibly knowledgeable and drove us to all the key sights around Kodaikanal, but what we appreciated most was his effort to go beyond the usual tourist trail. He would frequently stop at scenic spots to point out unique local flora and fauna, sharing interesting facts that we would have otherwise missed entirely. His passion for the area was evident, and it made our sightseeing experience much more enriching. For anyone staying at The Tamara Kodai, we highly recommend requesting Ebi through their cab service. His professionalism, deep local knowledge, and friendly nature significantly enhanced our vacation. Thank you, Ebi, for a memorable journey! Highly recommend for a luxurious and relaxing vacation in Kodaikanal!

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Outstanding place and prompt service!

5/5

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JONjoe18 on Oct 04, 2025

Tamara Kodai...was a blissful experience!! The property was amazing n picturesque!! Special mention to Liancy in front desk...very welcoming.. Dinesh in the LA Providence restaurant very hospitable... The local guide Mr.Ravi...very knowledgeable and took us around to see some scenic spots! Staff like Bharath , Aditya very good n quick in their response! Very tasty curated menu !! Highly recommend Tamara Kodai

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Awesome place

5/5

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Climber65162270449 on Oct 02, 2025

Best hotel stay good ambience Food was extraordinary! Expecially the meen kolumbu and chicken gravy by chef selva and ranjith was so good. Also all staff took care of us well. Great stay and willing to stay again Thanks

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Wonderfull stay

5/5

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Meander37817910147 on Oct 01, 2025

Wonderfull stay in tamara especially Front office team they treated us like own family special thanks to Mr.Naseeb , Umesh,Bhavana ,Dinesh , Liancy , Chinar , Adaikalam swamy we want to visit again

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Location

Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu, 624101