44, Gymkhana Road, Lake View, Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu, 624101
What's nearby
Kodaikanal Lake - 10 min walk
Bryant Park - 5 min drive
Kurinji Temple - 6 min drive
Palani Hills - 13 min drive
Pillar Rocks - 14 min drive
Getting around
Madurai (IXM) - 49.7 miles/80 km
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Mann Manam - 3 min drive
Anifa Restaurant - 3 min drive
Astoria - 3 min drive
Cream Centre Veg Bistro - 3 min drive
Cafe Coffee Day - 3 min drive
About this property
Sterling Kodai Lake
Bring the kids when you stay at Sterling Kodai Lake in Kodaikanal and they can enjoy the free kids' club. Guests can be pampered with deep-tissue massages at the spa and grab a bite to eat at one of the 2 restaurants. A bar/lounge, a steam room and a terrace are other highlights.
Languages
English, Hindi
At a glance
Hotel size
102 rooms
Arranged over 1 level
Arriving/Leaving
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 time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
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.
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
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.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Pets
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of INR 2360 per pet, per day
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
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.
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
Does Sterling Kodai Lake offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Sterling Kodai Lake does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Sterling Kodai Lake?
Yes, dogs are welcome, with a maximum weight of 30 kg per pet. There's a charge of INR 2360 per pet, per day. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at Sterling Kodai Lake?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Sterling Kodai Lake?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Sterling Kodai Lake?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Sterling Kodai Lake and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as hiking and horse riding. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy other amenities such as a steam room and spa services. Sterling Kodai Lake also has an arcade and a picnic area, as well as a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Sterling Kodai Lake?
Yes, there are 2 on-site restaurants.
What's the area around Sterling Kodai Lake like?
Sterling Kodai Lake is located on the waterfront, a short 10-minute walk from Kodaikanal Lake.
Sterling Kodai Lake Reviews
Reviews
7.4
Good
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7.2/10
Cleanliness
7.4/10
Staff & service
6.8/10
Amenities
6.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
14 December 2024
CVV DURGA
CVV DURGA, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
19 September 2024
Excellent property.
Subash
Subash, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
2 September 2024
Kal
Kal, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
5 October 2023
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A, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
24 June 2022
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
Sibi
Sibi, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
14 May 2022
Prakash Avinash
Prakash Avinash, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
13 August 2019
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
Verified traveller
3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
22 April 2019
Great rooms and good walking areas. Childrens play area is good and liked the cycles on rent feature.
Verified traveller
3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
6 August 2018
KANNADASAN
KANNADASAN, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
17 October 2017
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.
Anirban
Anirban, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
3 July 2017
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
Verified traveller
2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
7 May 2017
Good resort
Very good holiday and stay. Well maintained resort. Nice north indian food.
Pramod
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
19 March 2017
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..
Verified traveller
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
8 March 2017
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.
sarath shetty
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
3 February 2017
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!
Barath
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
1 February 2017
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.
Verified traveller
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
4 January 2017
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.
Bodhimoments
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
22 May 2016
okay
stay was fine but buggie service very poor
Rajesh
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
20 May 2016
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
Verified traveller
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
7 May 2016
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.
Rajeev
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
4 January 2016
Good but food expensive when compared to five star buffet
Naresh
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
31 December 2015
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.
Naresh
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
21 October 2015
Nice get away
Hotel is set in an excellent area surrounded by beautiful flowers and plantings.
Food at the hotel was good.
jra
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
28 January 2015
Really good resort.. Just Opp to lake
Awesome experience. Nice view to lake. Good food and clean rooms. what else needed for fun drip?
Verified traveller
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
27 March 2014
One of the Best Hotels in Kodiakanal
Very Nice experience. Not a single negative point about the Hotel