Perched on the southern crest of the Palani Hills of the Western Ghats at a height
of one mile, Kodaikanal - or Kodai, as it is popularly called, enjoys a healthy climate
the year round. The gentle verdant slopes of the Palani hills make it a wooded haven
- that's even more picturesque by sparkling waterfalls, an enchanting lake, and elegant
cottages on the hillsides. Resort Email address: fo.valleyview@sterlingholidays.com
Resort Amenities
Restaurants and Dining
Activities
Resort Amenities
Game room (Onsite)
Laundry facilities (Onsite)
Medical facility (Nearby)
Members to request for microwave at the time of check-in for 2 bedroom / 1 bedroom
/ Studio.Hot Plates and Induction Stoves are not permitted in the rooms.
Driving directions from nearest major airport: BY AIR: Nearest Airport: Madurai 120kms.
BY RAIL: Nearest Railhead: Kodaikanal Road (80 Kms). BY ROAD: From Madurai take National
Highway no. 45 and drive westwards until you see a sign on the left indicating Kodaikanal
Road. Drive down this road - Kodai is 80kms from here. TAXIS are available from the
airport. Please book taxi while in the airport terminal. Foreigners are not advised
to drive in India. Therefore, all car hire comes with a chauffeur included in the
price. BY PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Direct buses are available to Kodaikanal from Madurai,
Coimbatore, Palani and Bangalore.
Location
Latitude: 10.268490
Longitude: 77.490953
Kodaikanal, the 'Switzerland of the East', lies in the Palani Hills of the Western
Ghats. A haven of quiet, surrounded by eucalyptus, conifers and shoal forests, with
a central star-shaped lake, Kodaikanal is a perfect sylvan paradise.
Mandatory Resort Fee is 7700 local currency, . Cash or Credit is accepted. Sterling
access fee Rs. 7700 inclusive of GST per unit, per week, regardless of duration of
stay
Mandatory Utility surcharge is 9968.00 local currency, . Cash or Credit
is accepted. Based on unit size, per week. Utility fees are inclusive of GST.
Mandatory
Utility surcharge is 13265.00 local currency, . Only Credit Cards accepted. For1 bedroom
unit per week. Utility fees are inclusive of GST.
Mandatory Utility surcharge
is 20223.00 local currency, . Only Credit Cards accepted. For2 bedroom unit per week.
Utility fees are inclusive of GST.
Mandatory Utility surcharge is 11032.00
local currency, . Only Credit Cards accepted. For studio unit per week. Utility fees
are inclusive of GST.
Mandatory Goods and Service Tax is 18 %, . Cash or Credit
is accepted. GST as applicable will need to be paid at the resort.
Policy restrictions:
Studio / Hotel units which have a maximum occupancy of more than 02 will not
have privacy.
Please check with resort for smoking policy.
Other Information:
A government issued PHOTO id is required at check-in.
Prior to travel, please call / check the resort website together with relevant
local government websites for advice that may impact your travel or vacation experience.
We encourage you to review all country specific travel advisories and recommended
guidelines by relevant local governments prior to your travel.
A Visa may be required. Determine requirements prior to your visit.
Occupancy limits are strictly enforced: Violations could result in forfeiture
of the unit and/or other penalties.
Mandatory Sterling Access fee of INR 7700 inclusive of taxes per unit payable
directly to Sterling at the time of check-in at the resort irrespective of the duration
of stay
For ALL RCI guests (including children) it is mandatory to present a Government-approved
& valid Photo ID (Aadhar Card/Drivers License/Voter ID Card/Passport) at the time
of check-in at the resort. As a special member privilege, a 10% Discount is given
to RCI members on Food & Soft Beverages. Wi-Fi is available on a chargeable basis.
Extra Bed charges: Adults (Over 12 yrs old): Rs.1000 + GST (per night). Children:
Rs.750 + GST (per night) Every 2 children under 12 yrs old will be considered as 1
adult. Studio units are suitable for 3 adults. Hotel units are suitable for 2 adults
and 1 child less than 5 years of age.
Members with walking difficulties will be given units in the lower level. The
resort will check with inbounds 2 days prior to check-in (at the time of verification
calls) to ask if they want lower level. An elevator from the Reception Desk up to
the restaurant is under construction & will be ready early August. Mobile phone
connectivity is poor. Spa appointments should be made in advance.
In preparation for your upcoming trip check for any vaccine and/or testing requirements,
travel restrictions, policies, or mandates related to Covid-19 to and from your destination.
Resources available online include, but are not limited to, government, airline, and
your host resort’s website.