Set amidst a calm and peaceful surroundings with a breathtaking views from the rooms and a well maintained garden, Villa Retreat is an ideal choice for honeymoon couples and small families eager to savour and cherish the bygone era of staying in a traditional, charming, luxury, English Cottage. The picture perfect hill station Kodaikanal is a tourist's haven abundant in natural beauty which is popular with both Indian and foreign tourists.
Providing all the essential comforts, Villa Retreat functions like a home stay which is run by a family since 1989, who till date strives to maintain the Old world charm. The scenic splendour and the overwhelming serenity provide tourists the opportunity to relax lazily in the lap of nature and have the perfect holiday.
The accommodation, consists of 2 cosy suites/cottages and 5 luxury Classic rooms in the quaint Old Block that offers a spectacular view of the expansive valley and beautifully tended gardens.
The New Block at the entrance, houses 4 deluxe rooms and 4 standard rooms which has only a partial view of Kodaikanal town. All the suites, / cottages and rooms can accommodate a couple and a small family with one child.
Deluxe Suite: Tastefully furnished with antique furniture, carpeted flooring and pinewood ceiling the suite / cottages consists of a bedroom and a living room with valley view.
Classic room: Most recently renovated, compact and elegantly furnished with wooden flooring and pine wood ceiling the classic room commands a breathtaking view of the valley and best suited for honeymoon couples.
Deluxe room: For the budget conscious, the moderately furnished and clean Deluxe Rooms have carpeted flooring and a balcony, Located in the new annexure at the entrance of the hotel the rooms have no Valley view but only partial view of the Kodaikanal town. The size of the room is 12 x 17 including the balcony, which is suitable for a couple and a small family with one child.
Standard room: The standard rooms are comparable with deluxe rooms, which do not have a balcony and view. Guests staying in these rooms can enjoy the view from the garden.
The heritage block in the hotel has a cosy dining area providing all varieties of lovely home cooked food.
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A lounge with fireplace to relax.
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Food Served at our Lawn facing the valley view.
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Sightseeing and Travel arrangements.
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Trekking and Nature tour.
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Hot water.
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TV & Telephones in all rooms & Cottages.
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Laundry service.
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Back-up Generator.
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Ample Car Parking.
Guest staying in Deluxe and Standard Rooms can relax and enjoy the view from the garden.
By Air - Nearest Airport- Coimbatore - 180 kms (5 hrs drive)
- Madurai - 120 kms (4 hrs drive)
By Train:Kodai Road is the nearest Railway station to reach Kodaikanal which is 80 kms and 3 hrs drive.
By Road:Bangalore to Kodaikanal - Bangalore - Krishnagiri - Dharmapuri - Salem - Namakkal - Karur - Dindigul - Batlagundu - Kodai.
By Bus:From Bangalore: Direct Bus Service: KPN, Sharma and KSRTC buses leave Bangalore late evening and reaches Kodai next morning.
From Chennai: Direct Bus Service: KPN and Parveen travels leave Chennai late evening and reaches Kodai next morning.
From Ooty: There are private mini buses operating from Ooty to Kodaikanal which is irregular and takes 8 hrs. Kindly contact travel agents in Ooty for booking.
From Madurai: Private mini bus starts from Madurai every morning. Duration - 4 hrs. Also there are frequent public buses.
From Kerala: There are no direct buses from any part of Kerala to Kodaikanal. The only option is to hire a Taxi.