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Sterling Kodai Lake

4.0 star property
Waterfront hotel with 2 restaurants and full-service spa
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Front of property - evening/night
Garden
Restaurant
Family Suite
Indulge Suite | Living area

Reviews

7.2 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Laundry
    Laundry
The price is AU$132
includes taxes & fees
3 Dec - 4 Dec

Explore the area

Map
44, Gymkhana Road, Lake View, Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu, 624101
  • Kodaikanal Lake
    10 min walk
  • Lutheran Church
    4 min drive
  • Bryant Park
    5 min drive

Room options

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Family Suite

Family Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Blackout curtains
2 bedrooms
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed

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Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premier Room

Highlights

Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Champagne service
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV, ping pong

Privilege Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Room

Classic Room

Highlights

Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Champagne service
Satellite channels
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Indulge Suite

Indulge Suite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

Similar properties

Aerial view

Sterling Kodai Valley

Breakfast included
Spa
Parking included
Free WiFi
3.6 out of 5, Good, (41)
The price is AU$120
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
Sterling Kodai Valley

About the area

Kodaikanal

A family-friendly stay in Kodaikanal awaits you at Sterling Kodai Lake. You'll be within a 15-minute walk of Kodaikanal Lake and 2.3 km (1.4 mi) from Bryant Park. Highlights at this hotel include 2 restaurants, a full-service spa and free self-parking. .A pampering day can include deep-tissue massages and hot stone massages. For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Enjoy the free kids' club, steam room and karaoke as well as access to bike hire. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, including food and water bowls and litter trays. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this 4-property class Kodaikanal hotel, you'll be 2.5 km (1.6 mi) from Lutheran Church and 3 km (1.9 mi) from Christ the King Church.

What's nearby

  • Kodaikanal Lake - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Bryant Park - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Perumal Peak - 8 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Palani Hills - 13 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Pillar Rocks - 14 min drive - 6.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Anifa Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Astoria - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cream Centre Veg Bistro - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Coffee Day - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hotel kovai Annapoorna - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Sterling Kodai Lake

Waterfront hotel with 2 restaurants and full-service spa
Sterling Kodai Lake offers its guests a full-service spa and a steam room. There are 2 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Event space at this hotel measures 1080 square feet (100 square metres) and includes conference space. Spa services, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the family-friendly Sterling Kodai Lake. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Kodaikanal hotel.

  • 1 floor
  • 102 guestrooms or units
  • 2 dining venues
  • Conference rooms
  • 1080 sq ft of conference space
  • 100 sq. m of conference space
  • Karaoke
  • Kid's club (free)
  • Conference space
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
Sterling Kodai Lake offers 102 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. This Kodaikanal hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages and Swedish massages.

Languages

English, Hindi

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking available

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Couples/private dining

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Free children's club
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 1,080 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On the waterfront
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Hot stone massages
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift (91 centimetre wide door)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (91 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 floor
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
To register at this property, guests who are Indian citizens must provide a valid photo identity card issued by the Government of India; travelers who are not citizens of India must present a valid passport and visa.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: INR 2360 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Weight limit: 66 lb per pet
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls and litter trays are available
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: INR 2360 per pet, per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and cash.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Kodai-By Lake
Kodai-By Lake Hotel
Kodai-By Lake Hotel Kodaikanal
Kodai-By Lake Sterling Holiday Resorts Hotel Kodaikanal
Kodai-By Lake Sterling Holiday Resorts Hotel
Sterling Kodai Lake Hotel
Sterling Kodai Lake Kodaikanal
Sterling Kodai Lake Hotel Kodaikanal

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Sterling Kodai Lake?

Sterling Kodai Lake offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Sterling Kodai Lake?

As of 24 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sterling Kodai Lake on 3 Dec 2024 start from AU$131.81, including 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.

Is parking available at Sterling Kodai Lake?

Yep, Sterling Kodai Lake has a free self car park.

Is there a spa on site at Sterling Kodai Lake?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Sterling Kodai Lake. You'll enjoy services like deep-tissue massages.

Is Sterling Kodai Lake family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a free children's club, a playground and an arcade, it's no surprise that Sterling Kodai Lake is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Sterling Kodai Lake?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Sterling Kodai Lake?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and 2 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Sterling Kodai Lake?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Sterling Kodai Lake?

Dogs are welcome at Sterling Kodai Lake, with food and water bowls and litter trays on offer. Just so you know, there's a weight limit of up to 30 kg per pet.

Sterling Kodai Lake Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 31 reviews" "

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

A

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Sibi

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were 17 adults. I booked 7 rooms 4 months ago . I stayed ooty sterling 2 nights ( all 17 ) Kodikkanal sterling had terrible experience. First they don’t have big vehicles access to resort. Second they accommodate 7 rooms , but they charge for 2 adults 3790 for even sleeping in the floor. For 3 days trip they charge me over $ 3000.00 . Very bad
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Prakash Avinash

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room maintenance needs to be looked into. The tiles had water marks all over. The soap dispenser was coming out. The sofa was too soft to sit onto. The blankets were not properly maintained. Outside the rooms the property was good but the room condition wasn't good
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great rooms and good walking areas. Childrens play area is good and liked the cycles on rent feature.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

KANNADASAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

2/10 Terrible

Anirban

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Misleading name with terrible service.
It is not by the lake. You can only barely see the lake from one part of the hotel, and that tool few hundred meters away. Terrible service. No Wi-Fi except lobby. And to top it all they give weird juvenille excuses as if the guests are morons. It is not the individual servers that were bad, the management sucks. Big time.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Okay except for the breakfast
Breakfast is very poor taste wise if you are used to tasty food. The restaurant cutlery cleanliness is questionable as forks and knives which fall on to the floor are replaced on the table with out being cleaned by the staff with out even blinking an eye
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Pramod, bangalore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good resort
Very good holiday and stay. Well maintained resort. Nice north indian food.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gud hotel but not maintained properly...
Wifi not working in the room and not in the lobby. Poor quality of bed and pillows . Paints gone from walls . Urgently required maintanance..food was gud and restaurant staff was very polite and helpful..

8/10 Good

sarath shetty, hyderabad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
a good relaxing experience
I had a breif vacation with my daughter.. enjoyed the aura of the place. not too hi fi but simple sweet and cozy. I liked their food. happy with the staff. absence of wi fi in the rooms was a lil disappointing. rest all I am v happy.

10/10 Excellent

Barath, Chennai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing resort. Great hospitality!
The resort is located at a nice spot.. Reachable easily by a local taxi. The lake view is nice. The front desk is very helpful and they helped me check-in / check out easily and quickly. The villa like rooms very stunning and the interiors were of high quality. Only thing we noticed was there is no pre installed room heaters. We had to call the housekeeping to provide us a portable room heaters. They housekeeping staff was highly hospitable and quick in responding. The most amazing thing about the resort is the in house restaurant. The food was amazing. They also have a food truck at the resort lawn, serving coffee / tea and snacks. The lawn is beautiful and well maintaine. They have an amazing set of out door activities. They got in house bicycle hire shop, so it is very comfortable to hire a bicycle for an hour and take a quick tour around the lake. The food / other amenities are at a reasonable price compared to the location. The engement activities like bon fire, DJ night, theme based dinner..Was amazing. Overall it was a great experience and an unforgettable stay at the 'Sterling by the lake'. Can't wait to come back to your hotel!! :) Great job guys!

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The stay was good at the resort with clean rooms and excellent staff. It is highly recommended for families with young kids as there are many activities within the resort. The only negative is that the restaurant is run by a different vendor and their pricing is quite confusing - varying from low to very high. Food taste is average.

6/10 Okay

Bodhimoments, Sydney, Australia

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice-ish Hotel, close to the Lake, no Lake-view.
I found that the staff were sluggish, and not up to date with tourist information. Not too clean. The bathroom smelt very strongly of mould.

6/10 Okay

Rajesh, chennai

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
okay
stay was fine but buggie service very poor

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was really a very nice experience to stay in Sterling . Only concern i have in these resorts is cost of food. It will be better if food price is reduced

10/10 Excellent

Rajeev, Bangalore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing stay at Kodai
The property is very close to Kodai lake. The ambience was great, the staff were very courteous. The activities conducted by the team were entertaining for kids as well as for the family.

6/10 Okay

Naresh, Mumbai

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good but food expensive when compared to five star buffet

8/10 Good

Naresh, Mumbai

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and 700/MTS away from lake,
Stay was fairly good ,but realised buffet lunch/Dinner was overprised compared to 5* hotel available ,but a better ambiance and a better spread.

8/10 Good

jra, Manhattan Kansas USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice get away
Hotel is set in an excellent area surrounded by beautiful flowers and plantings. Food at the hotel was good.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really good resort.. Just Opp to lake
Awesome experience. Nice view to lake. Good food and clean rooms. what else needed for fun drip?

10/10 Excellent

Raj, Bangalore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One of the Best Hotels in Kodiakanal
Very Nice experience. Not a single negative point about the Hotel

6/10 Okay

A, US

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good Food & service / But this is NotByTheLAke
I've had a mixed experience with this location. Plus points are - very very good food, nice service, they cater to children very well. In fact they prepared special food for my 1yr old....highly appreciate that. Negative points are - the front office and reservation desk is inefficient, they have no clue on the reservations and things are not planned in advance. In fact I called the previous day to let them know that I'll be checking in late - still the room was not ready. Ditto while checking out. But the other staff were very professional - would recommend that the front desk be trained better. The fact that I booked this hotel via hotels.com made me expect a truly international / professional service. The rest of the staff more than compensated for this...so it's an overall GOOD rating from me. ALSO - THIS IS NOT BY THE LAKE...IT's VIEW FROM THE ROOM IS NOT SO GREAT. SPECIAL MENTION FOR THE RESTAURANT STAFF - THE BEST I'VE SEEN IN TOWN....

2/10 Terrible

Kumar, St. Louid

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Kodai by the lake - Not really by the lake
Pros: Nicely maintained rooms Cons:The deception starts from the name itself. It is a good 2 km from the lake. The rooms may be lake facing but it would take a telescope to view the lake. The Hotel is actually by a swamp. Pathetic Service - If you feel like asking something for the room expect atleast 5 reminders and 1-1/2 hours. Buffet Breakfast - Almost all the vessels would be empty all the time and all the waiters would be too busy to attend guests. Bottomline - Try only if someone is sponsoring you , otherwise be ready for big frustrating Kodai

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great resort
Everything was good at Sterling by lake, nothing to crib at all.