Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Our boutique hotel in Kodaikanal stands in the Vilpatti locality at Kurunji Nagar, in the heart of the hill station. Kodaikanal Bus Stand is around 5 km away.

Kodaikanal Bus Stand is around 5 km from our hotel. It is the main hub for local and intercity services, with connections to Madurai, Coimbatore, Chennai and Bengaluru.

Kodaikanal Road Railway Station is the nearest railhead, around 81 km from our hotel. It is an NSG-5 category station under the Madurai division of Southern Railway.

Madurai Airport is the closest and most convenient airport, around 136 km from our hotel. It connects to Chennai, Bengaluru and Mumbai among other cities.

Yes, our hotel near Coaker's Walk is around 5 km from the promenade. The 1 km pedestrian path runs along Kodaikanal's southern slopes with views over the plains and valleys.

Yes, our hotel near Bryant Park is around 5 km from the botanical garden. Bryant Park adjoins Kodaikanal Lake and hosts the annual Kodaikanal Flower Show.

Yes, our hotel sits in the heart of the hill station, which keeps the main sights within a short drive. Bryant Park and Coaker's Walk are both around 5 km away and Kodaikanal Lake around 7 km.
 

Ten sites are reachable from our hotel:

• Bryant Park, around 5 km
• Coaker's Walk, around 5 km
• Kodaikanal Lake, around 7 km
• Silver Cascade Falls, around 9 km
• Dolphin Nose, around 10 km
• Guna Caves, around 11 km
• Pillar Rocks, around 12 km
• Pine Forest, around 13 km
• Poombarai, around 23 km
• Berijam Lake, around 27 km

Kodaikanal Lake is around 7 km from our hotel. The star-shaped lake was created in 1863 by British Collector Sir Vere Henry Levinge and offers boating, fishing and cycling along its 5 km promenade.

Pillar Rocks is around 12 km from our hotel. Three vertical granite boulders rise roughly 400 feet from the ground amid dense rainforest.

Dolphin Nose is a flat rock formation jutting over a deep valley at roughly 6,600 feet, around 10 km from our hotel. Reaching it takes a moderate 2-3 km trek through the Palani Hills.

Silver Cascade Falls is around 9 km from our hotel. The 180 ft waterfall is formed by overflow from Kodaikanal Lake and sits directly beside Laws Ghat Road.

Guna Caves, also called Devil's Kitchen, is a network of deep rocky caverns around 11 km from our hotel. Access inside the caves is restricted for safety reasons.

Berijam Lake sits around 27 km from our hotel inside a protected forest reserve. Entry requires a forest department permit, which keeps it quiet and well suited to birdwatching.

Pine Forest, around 13 km away, has shaded trails through tall aromatic pines. Poombarai at around 23 km sits at roughly 1,920 m and is known for its terraced farmland and the Arulmigu Kuzhandhai Velappar Thirukkovil.
 

Six suite categories are available:

• Madrid Suite Triple With Shared Patio, 260 sq. ft.
• Madrid Suite Quad With Shared Patio, 260 sq. ft.
• Valencia Suite With Hill View, 260 sq. ft.
• Madrid Suite With Balcony, 360 sq. ft.
• Madrid Suite With Hill View, 504 sq. ft.
• Valencia Family Suite With Balcony, 650 sq. ft.

The Valencia Family Suite With Balcony is our largest of the suites in Kodaikanal at 650 sq. ft. It has two separate rooms plus a combined living and dining space.

Our family suite in Kodaikanal is the Valencia Family Suite With Balcony, which holds up to 4 adults and 1 child across 650 sq. ft. The Madrid Suite Quad also takes 4 adults and 1 child with two king size beds.

The Madrid Suite With Balcony has a private balcony framing the hills across its 360 sq. ft. The Valencia Family Suite With Balcony also opens onto a balcony with mountain views.

The Madrid Suite Triple and the Madrid Suite Quad both open onto a shared patio. Each measures 260 sq. ft.

The Valencia Family Suite and the Madrid Suite Quad each take up to 4 adults and 1 child. The Madrid Suite Triple takes 3 adults and 1 child, and our remaining three suites take 2 adults and 1 child each.

The Valencia Suite With Hill View and the Madrid Suite With Hill View both look onto the valley. The Madrid Suite With Hill View is the larger of the two at 504 sq. ft.

Every suite includes free Wi-Fi, a kettle with amenities, a 42-inch smart television, RO purified water, a wardrobe, an in-room safe, an intercom facility and a private washroom with toiletries. Room service is also available.
 

Yes, Mint 'N' Mustard is our restaurant in Kodaikanal. It serves South Indian dishes alongside a wider multi-cuisine menu.

Mint 'N' Mustard seats up to 50 guests. It serves across breakfast, lunch and dinner.

The menu pairs South Indian cooking with a curated multi-cuisine selection. Both run through the day rather than being split between meal times.

Yes, breakfast is served at Mint 'N' Mustard with hearty South Indian favourites to start the day. Lunch and dinner follow from the same kitchen.

Yes, our restaurant is set up as a family-friendly indoor space. Warm interiors and attentive service suit guests dining with children.

Yes, room service is listed among the amenities in every suite category. Order to your suite rather than dining in the restaurant.

Yes, candlelight dining under the stars is one of our outdoor experiences. Mint 'N' Mustard handles indoor dining through the day.
 

Our experiences are split between indoors and outdoors. Indoor options include board games and recreation spaces, while outdoor options cover basketball, campfire evenings and candlelight dining under the stars.

Yes, basketball is one of our outdoor activities. It sits alongside campfire evenings and open-air gatherings on the experiences list.

Yes, campfire evenings are among our outdoor experiences. They suit the cool hill air after a day out exploring Kodaikanal.

Board games, indoor recreation spaces and relaxed social experiences are all available. They are set up for cosy afternoons when the mist closes in.

Yes, our indoor experiences are curated for guests of every age and include interactive family time. Board games and indoor recreation spaces work well for younger guests.

Yes, candlelight dining under the stars is one of our outdoor experiences. It suits a quieter evening away from the restaurant.

Yes, open-air gatherings are part of our outdoor experiences. The Bliss Room handles indoor functions when the weather turns.
 

Yes, the Bliss Room is our event hall in Kodaikanal, covering 1,800 sq. ft. It handles birthdays, conferences and private celebrations.

The Bliss Room takes up to 150 guests in a floating arrangement. Theatre seating holds 80, and a cluster layout holds 60.

The Bliss Room covers 1,800 sq. ft. as a fully air-conditioned indoor venue. Its layout adapts to both social and professional events.

Floating seating takes 150, theatre 80, cluster 60, classroom 40, U-shaped 30, and boardroom 24. Our team arranges the room to match your programme.

The Bliss Room comes with air-conditioning, audiovisual equipment and flexible layouts. The setup covers presentations as well as celebrations.

The Bliss Room handles birthdays, private celebrations, conferences and corporate meetings. Outdoor gatherings are also possible on the grounds.

Yes, boardroom seating accommodates 24, and a classroom layout accommodates 40, with audiovisual equipment provided. Theatre seating extends to 80 for a larger session.
 

Yes, Bliss Casa Mila operates as part of Bergamont Hotels. The group runs properties across Tamil Nadu and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Yes, ours is a boutique hotel built around six suite categories rather than standard rooms. Boutique-inspired interiors and expansive windows framing the valley run through each one.

Our smaller suites suit couples, and among places to stay in Kodaikanal, the Madrid Suite With Balcony and Madrid Suite With Hill View are our two most requested. Both accommodate 2 adults and 1 child.

Yes, the Valencia Family Suite holds up to 4 adults and 1 child across 650 sq. ft. Indoor board games and outdoor basketball give children something to do on site.

Yes, expansive windows frame the valley from our suites. The Valencia Suite With Hill View and Madrid Suite With Hill View are named for that outlook.

Yes, our larger suites suit an extended stay in Kodaikanal, with the Valencia Family Suite offering two separate rooms and a living and dining space. Indoor and outdoor experiences fill the days between excursions.

Submit an enquiry through the contact form on our website, and our team will respond. The same form handles suite bookings and event enquiries.