Sterling Kodai Lake, Kodaikānāl
Sterling Kodai Lake, Kodaikānāl offers 11 room types, ranging from 26 sqm to 472 sqm. Nightly room prices range from 8,684 to 23,384 INR. Book your stay directly through H5star.
What Defines Sterling Kodai Lake
102-room lakeside resort
A 102-room resort in Kodaikanal’s Lake View area, positioned around views of Kodaikanal Lake and the surrounding hill-station landscape.
Lake View dining venue
Lake View is a fine-dining restaurant overlooking Kodaikanal Lake, serving local delicacies alongside Indian and international favourites.
Local resto-bar
Local is the resort’s named resto-bar, offering cocktails, mocktails and popular beverages.
Signature spa treatments
The spa offers signature massages and traditional treatments, with hot stone massage also referenced among the treatments.
Steam, sauna and yoga
Wellness facilities include steam and sauna components, yoga sessions and a fitness centre.
Activity-led leisure programme
Recreational activities include cycling, archery, badminton, billiards, table tennis, horse riding, hiking, karaoke and live entertainment.
No swimming-pool areas
Property information explicitly states that the resort does not offer pool areas.
Family-oriented facilities
Family provisions include family rooms, children’s buffet service, a children’s play area, board games and apartment-style accommodation with dining and kitchen-related features.
Accommodation up to 650 square feet
The accommodation range includes Studio, Apartment, Double, Family and Suite categories, with some units marketed at up to 650 square feet.
The Levinge’s Room
The Levinge’s Room measures 1,080 square feet and accommodates up to 100 guests in theatre, banquet-round or cocktail-round layouts.
Garden and leisure campus
The low-rise property includes landscaped gardens, lawns, a sun terrace, picnic tables, barbecue facilities, a game room and a leisure or TV room.
Featured Facilities at Sterling Kodai Lake, Kodaikānāl
- Free Parking
- Hot spring bath
- Massage services
- Parking
- Pets allowed
- Restaurant
- Spa/wellness center
Which Type of Stay Is It Best For?
Sterling Kodai Lake, Kodaikānāl is best suited to couples stays, with fewer dedicated facilities for families.
Lake-view dining at Lake View pairs naturally with signature massages, steam and sauna facilities, while suite and apartment-style accommodation categories offer more spacious private settings for a shared hill-station stay.
- ✓Breakfast in the room
- ✓Room service
- ✓Wine/champagne
- ✓Evening entertainment
- ✓Garden
- ✓Live music/performance
- ✓Outdoor fireplace
- ✓Sun terrace
- ✓Terrace
- ✓Themed dinner nights
- ✓Concierge service
- ✓Cooking class
- ✓Happy hour
- ✓Outdoor furniture
- ✓Tour/class on local culture
- ✓Bar
- ✓Food delivered to guest room
- ✓Karaoke
- ✓Temporary art galleries
- ✓Tour desk
A spa offering signature massages and traditional treatments, including hot stone massage, is complemented by steam and sauna facilities, yoga sessions and a fitness centre.
Cycling and hiking add active outdoor options.
- ✓Steam room
- ✓Yoga classes
- ✓Fitness/spa locker rooms
- ✓Allergy-free room
- ✓Fruits
- ✓Hiking
- ✓Horse riding
- ✓Lockers
- ✓Special diet menus - on request
Family rooms, children’s buffet service, a children’s play area, board games and apartment-style accommodation with dining and kitchen-related features give families practical choices for shared meals and varied downtime.
Cycling, archery, badminton and live entertainment broaden the leisure programme.
- ✓Family rooms
- ✓Children's playground
- ✓Board games/puzzles
- ✓Games room
- ✓Indoor play area
- ✓Kid meals
- ✓Kid-friendly buffet
- ✓BBQ facilities
- ✓Entertainment staff
- ✓Picnic area
- ✓Billiards
- ✓Kids' outdoor play equipment
- ✓Snack bar
- ✓Table tennis
The Levinge’s Room provides a documented 1,080-square-foot setting for conferences and events, with capacity for 100 theatre or banquet guests, plus smaller boardroom and U-shape configurations for business gatherings in Kodaikanal.
- ✓Meeting/banquet facilities
- ✓Express check-in/check-out
- ✓Airport shuttle
- ✓Luggage storage
- ✓Shuttle service
- ✓Breakfast takeaway containers
- ✓Car hire
- ✓Coffee Shop on site
- ✓Contactless check-in/check-out
- ✓Free WiFi
- ✓Invoice provided
- ✓Ironing service
- ✓Laundry
- ✓Packed lunches
- ✓Safety deposit box
Rooms & Rates at Sterling Kodai Lake
Check rates and availability for all rooms at Sterling Kodai Lake, then book securely with H5star.
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A Low-Rise Lakeside Campus for Leisure and Family Stays
Hill-station resort layout
The property follows a low-rise, campus-style arrangement in Kodaikanal’s Lake View area. Landscaped outdoor areas, lawns, leisure terraces and distributed recreation zones create a resort environment rather than a single-tower hotel.
Indoor and outdoor social spaces
Common areas include a game room, billiards or pool-table area, leisure and TV room, sun terrace, barbecue facilities, picnic tables and garden space. The layout combines indoor recreation with outdoor gathering areas.
Contemporary, self-contained interiors
Guest interiors use hardwood or parquet flooring and combine contemporary bathrooms with resort-oriented practical features. Some accommodation categories include sofas or sofa beds, refrigerators, electric kettles and dining or kitchen-related areas.
Studios, Apartments and Suites Reaching 650 Square Feet
A broad accommodation mix
The 102-room resort offers Studio, Apartment, Double, Family and Suite categories. Some accommodations are marketed at up to 650 square feet, giving the property a room mix that extends beyond conventional hotel bedrooms.
Apartment-style layouts
At least some units are configured as studio-style or apartment-style accommodation with a separate drawing-cum-dining area and kitchen-related features. These layouts provide additional separation between sleeping, dining and shared living functions.
Resort-oriented private spaces
Selected accommodation categories include larger suite or apartment-style configurations, with private bathrooms and layouts intended for longer stays or shared family use rather than short, single-purpose visits.
Lake-View Indian, International and Local Dining
Lake View above Kodaikanal Lake
Lake View is the principal named restaurant and is described as a fine-dining venue with views of Kodaikanal Lake. Its menu combines local delicacies with Indian and international favourites, while other descriptions specify Indian, European and Chinese cuisine and buffet-style meals.
Local’s cocktails and casual drinks
Local is the resort’s named resto-bar, serving unique cocktails, mocktails and popular beverages. The property also references a bar or lounge area and a coffee shop as part of its wider food-and-drink offering.
Flexible resort dining formats
Additional dining services include in-room breakfast, packed lunches, special-diet menus, picnic tables, snack service and room service during limited hours. The resort is also described as having two restaurants, although only Lake View is named in the available material.
Lawns, Gardens and Lake-View Outdoor Leisure
Landscaped grounds without a pool
The resort’s outdoor setting centres on maintained lawns, garden areas, leisure terraces and a sun terrace. Property information explicitly states that it does not offer pool areas.
Picnic and barbecue spaces
Outdoor facilities include barbecue equipment, picnic tables and a picnic area, creating designated settings for informal meals and group time outside the accommodation buildings.
Active hill-station recreation
Outdoor activities include cycling, bicycles for rent, hiking, horse riding, archery and badminton. These are complemented by indoor and social recreation such as table tennis, billiards, karaoke and live entertainment.
Signature Treatments, Thermal Facilities and Event Space
Spa treatments and thermal facilities
The spa provides signature massages and traditional treatments, with hot stone massage also listed among the treatment options. Wellness facilities include steam and sauna components, extending the offering beyond massage services.
Yoga, fitness and active wellness
Yoga sessions and a fitness centre are referenced alongside wellness-oriented outdoor activities such as cycling and hiking, giving the property both structured and activity-based options.
The Levinge’s Room for conferences
The Levinge’s Room is a 1,080-square-foot event room measuring 36 by 30 feet. It accommodates 100 guests in theatre, banquet-round or cocktail-round layouts, 40 in boardroom format and 30 in a U-shape configuration.
Kodaikanal’s Lake View Resort District
Within Kodaikanal’s lake-facing leisure belt
The resort is located in the Lake View area of Kodaikanal, a hill-station district associated with lakeside hospitality, local commercial activity and recreational access around the town’s tourist core.
Close to the central tourist circuit
The setting is near Kodaikanal Lake and the area around Gymkhana Road and Lake View. The surrounding town is known for viewpoints, gardens, pedestrian leisure areas and recreation connected with the lake.
Near Brindavan School
The property is situated near Brindavan School, placing it within a mixed local area of hospitality properties, community facilities and access routes serving Kodaikanal’s central recreational district.
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Sentiment analysis
| Category | Score | Guest Sentiment |
|---|---|---|
| Cleanliness | 8 | Some reviews note old rooms and issues like humidity in bathrooms. |
| Service | 9.5 | Many reviews highlight friendly and responsive staff. |
| Location | 9.5 | Multiple mentions of great location near the lake and in the city center. |
| Room Quality | 7.5 | Concerns were raised regarding old mattresses and uncomfortable extra beds. |
| Amenities | 8.5 | Amenities received positive feedback, but some activities were deemed overpriced. |
| Value for Money | 8 | Some comments indicate prices were high for the service and facilities. |
| Food and Beverage | 8 | Food received mixed reviews, noted as tasty but overpriced in some instances. |
| Overall Experience | 9 | Overall a pleasant experience with several guests expressing a desire to return. |
Sterling Kodai Lake, Kodaikānāl Compared With Other 5-Star Hotels in Kodaikānāl
See how Sterling Kodai Lake, Kodaikānāl compares with other 5-star hotels in Kodaikānāl across room size, price and stay scores.
| Metric | Sterling Kodai Lake, Kodaikānāl | 5-Star Kodaikānāl Average | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest nightly room price | 8 684 INR | 20 570 INR | Below average |
| Price for 50 sqm rooms | 16 379 INR | 21 312 INR | Below average |
| Guest Rating | 8.5 | 8.8 | — |
| Reviews | 524 | 282 | — |
| Couples Score | 10.0 | — | — |
| Wellness Score | 8.4 | — | — |
| Families Score | 9.9 | — | — |
| Business Score | 9.4 | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many room types does Sterling Kodai Lake, Kodaikānāl offer?
Sterling Kodai Lake, Kodaikānāl offers 11 room types.
What is the price range for rooms at Sterling Kodai Lake, Kodaikānāl?
Room prices range from 8,684 – 23,384 INR per night.
What is the average nightly price at Sterling Kodai Lake, Kodaikānāl?
The average nightly room price is 15,096 INR.
What are the room sizes at Sterling Kodai Lake, Kodaikānāl?
Room sizes range from 26 sqm to 472 sqm.
What is the most affordable room at Sterling Kodai Lake, Kodaikānāl?
The most affordable room at Sterling Kodai Lake, Kodaikānāl is Classic Room, with prices from 5 763 INR per night.
What type of stay is Sterling Kodai Lake, Kodaikānāl best suited for?
Sterling Kodai Lake, Kodaikānāl is best suited to couples stays, with fewer dedicated facilities for families.
What facilities does Sterling Kodai Lake, Kodaikānāl offer?
Sterling Kodai Lake, Kodaikānāl offers a selection of facilities and services for a comfortable stay.
Can I book Sterling Kodai Lake, Kodaikānāl through H5star?
Yes. You can check live room rates and availability and book your stay directly through H5star.
Which room at Sterling Kodai Lake, Kodaikānāl has Terrace?
The room with Terrace is Duplex Suite with Terrace.
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