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#19 of 106 hotels in Kodaikanal
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Everyone needs a place to lay their weary head. For travellers visiting Kodaikanal, Hotel Jai is an excellent choice for rest and rejuvenation. Well-known for its family-friendly environment and proximity to great restaurants and attractions, Hotel Jai makes it easy to enjoy the best of Kodaikanal.
Free wifi is offered to guests, and rooms at Hotel Jai offer a flat screen TV, a desk, and a fireplace.
During your stay, take advantage of some of the amenities offered, including 24 hour front desk, a concierge, and room service. Guests of Hotel Jai are also welcome to enjoy free breakfast, located on site. For travellers arriving by car, free parking is available.
For those interested in checking out popular landmarks while visiting Kodaikanal, Hotel Jai is located a short distance from La Saleth Church (1.3 mi) and Pillar Rocks (2.7 mi).
While in Kodaikanal be sure to experience local falafel favourites at Altafcafe.
Best of all, Hotel Jai makes it easy to experience many great Kodaikanal attractions like Bryant Park and Chettiar Park, which are some popular parks.
Whether you’re travelling for business, pleasure or both, Hotel Jai is sure to make your visit to Kodaikanal one worth remembering.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Free breakfast
Game room
Table tennis
Indoor play area for children
Airport transportation
Conference facilities
Secured parking
Wifi
Restaurant
Breakfast buffet
Board games / puzzles
Car hire
Taxi service
Meeting rooms
24-hour security
Baggage storage
Newspaper
Non-smoking hotel
First aid kit
Umbrella
24-hour front desk
Laundry service
Ironing service
Room features
Blackout curtains
Desk
Housekeeping
Room service
Safe
Coffee / tea maker
Cable / satellite TV
Bath / shower
Seating area
Telephone
Wardrobe / wardrobe
Bottled water
Clothes rack
Laptop safe
Private bathrooms
Electric kettle
Flatscreen TV
On-demand films
Complimentary toiletries
Room types
Non-smoking rooms
Suites
Family rooms
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HOTEL CLASS
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HOTEL STYLE
Quiet
Mid-range
Languages Spoken
English, Hindi, Tamil
Location
Lloyd's Road, Kodaikanal 624101 India
Getting there
Somewhat walkable
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We , a family of 4 including our 2 kids had a wonderful stay at this hotel. We booked family triple room and it's very spacious with big led TV with almost all channels . To be honest the room can accommodate at least 5-6 people with ease.There is one extra wide double bed , a single bed and a futon which can accommodate another 2 people . Room key says the hotel was started in 1967 but the rooms are ultra modern with wooden floor and every thing in this hotel is extra spacious whether the car parking, restaurant,dinner buffet hall etc. Our plan includes breakfast and dinner and the spread is limited but every item they served is extremely delicious and very very tasty. Breakfast had corn flakes,bread butter Jam,idly,pongal,pudding and live counter served fantastic dosas and dinner was served in the old royal style with cinema on projector with fantastic food. We are a well travelled family and did stayed in many 4 and 5 star hotels across India including radissons,keys,Golconda,Uday suites etc but the food we tasted in this hotel is extremely superlative .kudos to the chef.
As others pointed out rightly,the most nice part is the staff. No fake smiles, no formality talks and everyone from security,bell boy,frontdesk,housekeeping,f&b staff were very friendly and helpful and genuine. Extremely family friendly environment . Special thanks to Saravanan sir frontdesk and Kumar the bell boy..
Very highly recommended.
As others pointed out rightly,the most nice part is the staff. No fake smiles, no formality talks and everyone from security,bell boy,frontdesk,housekeeping,f&b staff were very friendly and helpful and genuine. Extremely family friendly environment . Special thanks to Saravanan sir frontdesk and Kumar the bell boy..
Very highly recommended.
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Date of stay: January 2020Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from HilltopSupport, Manager at Hotel Jai
Responded 12 Jan 2020
Dear Mr Murugavel.. We thank you for spending your precious time for us in sharing your memorable experience of your with us. Your comments We are truly grateful for the wonderful things you have said about the hotel, team, food , Staffs and services. At Hotel Jai , we are committed to consistently providing warm, efficient and discrete service to our guests and their appreciation and acknowledgement is always our greatest reward. We do hope that we will get another opportunity to welcome you back to Hotel Jai in the near future. Warm Regards. Mark Andrew Paul For Team Hotel Jai
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Had a great stay here, the staffs were professionally well behaved and were courteous enough. Rooms were quite comfortable, pretty much same as whats seen in the photos while booking. Their complimentary breakfast is worth every penny. Just go for it. If you are looking for South Indian dishes for lunch and dinner it's not available you will have to look for outside options. They have their own brand of restaurants near Lake side which is worth a try. If you have a car it would hardly take 5 mins to reach the hilltop restaurants.
If they have to improve, i just have couple of things
1. The tea/coffee flask served in the room can be well cleaned.
2. The wifi offered is not sufficient, if you are planning to work with the offered wifi, i would say better rely on your mobile data
If they have to improve, i just have couple of things
1. The tea/coffee flask served in the room can be well cleaned.
2. The wifi offered is not sufficient, if you are planning to work with the offered wifi, i would say better rely on your mobile data
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Date of stay: September 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Hilltop Group, Guest Services / Front Office at Hotel Jai
Responded 1 Nov 2022
Dear Guest Greetings From Hotel Jai Kodaikanal. We thank you for your valuable feedback and we are happy to know that you have a nice stay with us and were happy with our services,on the food and the rooms.We thank you for giving us your feed back on the Wifi & Flask . We thank you for you kind words on choosing Hotel Jai for all your visits to Kodaikanal. We look forward to have you stay with us agarin . Warm Regards. Mark Andrew Paul Manager Room Reservation For Hill Top Group of Hotel
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Hotel: We stayed at Hotel Jai for three nights and it was a good experience. We booked with breakfast and dinner. The meals were delicious. The hotel has a parking facility which was needed as we drove down. Also, I adopted a few plants from the hotel's nursery.
Room: I prefer small and cosy room and it was perfect if you are travelling solo or as a couple. The attached washroom has a hot shower facility.
Staff: Front desk staff was really helpful and welcoming. Restaurant staff always wanted us to try everything. I am vegetarian and therefore, the veg options in the buffet did not disappoint me.
Location: The Kodai lake is around 01 km away. Several restaurants within 2-3 mins from the hotel.
Internet: The hotel has free wifi & it works perfectly fine. Good connectivity for my Vodafone and Airtel networks if anyone is looking to work as a digital nomad.
Room: I prefer small and cosy room and it was perfect if you are travelling solo or as a couple. The attached washroom has a hot shower facility.
Staff: Front desk staff was really helpful and welcoming. Restaurant staff always wanted us to try everything. I am vegetarian and therefore, the veg options in the buffet did not disappoint me.
Location: The Kodai lake is around 01 km away. Several restaurants within 2-3 mins from the hotel.
Internet: The hotel has free wifi & it works perfectly fine. Good connectivity for my Vodafone and Airtel networks if anyone is looking to work as a digital nomad.
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Date of stay: December 2020
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Room Tip:Â Rooms in the basement are quieter and cosy.
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I owner how come they have a 3-star tag. It is nothing more than a guesthouse. They have a very limited breakfast menu, rooms are average with old furniture, Even in breakfast they don't provide egg and you have to order it extra. Food taste is below average. Like a hostel, there is only a 1.5 hr window for guests to have breakfast and dinner. Approach road is always jam.
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Date of stay: December 2021
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Hi Guys, we visited this place on 26 Dec 2020. The hotel is really very clean, no smoking inside the hotel, warm water morning/evening. Breakfast & Dinner buffet served hot and fresh, although not much variety but its low oil food so I liked it.
The location is also good. Not in the middle of the city nor too far from it, so, its good.
I would have preferred a little more friendly staff. They could wear a smile should be enthusiastic about helping the guest. I asked for camp fire but they brazenly refused and said it will charge 2000 extra. They could have managed it. Even we were okay to pay some amount but the way they behaved was very rude.
We stayed here for 3 nights. In the 3rd night, some unfriendly neighbors checked in and they were making noise till 2AM. The hotel staff should have instructed them to behave themselves. At least this much proactiveness can be expected from them.
Rest all good.
The location is also good. Not in the middle of the city nor too far from it, so, its good.
I would have preferred a little more friendly staff. They could wear a smile should be enthusiastic about helping the guest. I asked for camp fire but they brazenly refused and said it will charge 2000 extra. They could have managed it. Even we were okay to pay some amount but the way they behaved was very rude.
We stayed here for 3 nights. In the 3rd night, some unfriendly neighbors checked in and they were making noise till 2AM. The hotel staff should have instructed them to behave themselves. At least this much proactiveness can be expected from them.
Rest all good.
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Date of stay: December 2020
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Room Tip:Â Take executive room. Sleep quality is better in that
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The hotel from outside its not that attractive, but inside is just gorgeous. The rooms and the hallway are beautiful and kept clean as well. The complimentary breakfast and dinner are so good and they provide authentic traditional dishes. And the Hotel is very near to the lake (under 1.5 Kms). And the room service was excellent.
I would highly recommend this for friends, family, couples and business people. My final thoughts about Hotel Jai, its value for money and a very cozy and healthy stay.
I would highly recommend this for friends, family, couples and business people. My final thoughts about Hotel Jai, its value for money and a very cozy and healthy stay.
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Date of stay: March 2020
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Response from HilltopSupport, Manager at Hotel Jai
Responded 21 Apr 2020
Dear Guest We thank you for spending your precious time for us in sharing your memorable experience of your with us. Your comments We are truly grateful for the wonderful things you have said about the hotel, team, food , Staffs and services. At Hotel Jai , we are committed to consistently providing warm, efficient and discrete service to our guests and their appreciation and acknowledgement is always our greatest reward. We do hope that we will get another opportunity to welcome you back to Hotel Jai in the near future. Warm Regards. Mark Andrew Paul For Team Hotel Jai
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Rooms were good if not excellent. Little old but spacious and clean. Ideal for family. The best part was the breakfast and dinner. 5 stars for the review was given for the food. It was so nice. Please give attention to small things like changing the curtains more frequently.
The staff except for those inside the reception were very friendly. Please give a smiling face to your guests and wish them. It won't cost you a bit but it makes a lot of difference.
The staff except for those inside the reception were very friendly. Please give a smiling face to your guests and wish them. It won't cost you a bit but it makes a lot of difference.
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Date of stay: October 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Hilltop Group, Guest Services / Front Office at Hotel Jai
Responded 17 Oct 2022
Dear Guest Greetings From Hotel Jai Kodaikanal. We thank you for your valuable feedback and we are happy to know that you have a nice stay with us and were happy with our services,we thank you for your feed back on the curtains and we have informed the management on the same, We look forward to have you stay with us agarin . Warm Regards. Mark Andrew Paul Manager Room Reservation For Hill Top Group of Hotel ,
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Avoid at all cost. The entire hotel management staff needs to undergo training in hospitality and management. It seems every one at this hotel thinks he/she is doing favors for the customers rather than doing their job. The level of arrogance can be made out by all without any difficulty. I wasn't provided all the details about my room when I checked in and when I questioned about the same later, the behavior of the staff was like, "This should be known by you and all'. Theirs ZERO courtesy or warmth in the behavior of the staff. All of them seem like they are dealing with unwanted, unpleasant guests.
As for the hotel, it looks as well as feels pretty old. The hot water timings are weird and is something which isn't adhered to properly. So, for people travelling with elderly of very young people, please avoid this hotel.
The breakfast and dinner spread is good but was also something I didn't have more than once as I was really pissed off by the reception staff.
As for the hotel, it looks as well as feels pretty old. The hot water timings are weird and is something which isn't adhered to properly. So, for people travelling with elderly of very young people, please avoid this hotel.
The breakfast and dinner spread is good but was also something I didn't have more than once as I was really pissed off by the reception staff.
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Date of stay: May 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
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Cons :
1. Bad toilet and bathrooms are very old
2. Breakfast should include egg items and staffs should encourage us to go and take food. Otherwise we will think like they are not happy with us.
Pros:
1. Its near to lake and one can easily walk to hotel.
2. Staffs are very helpful and cooperative
1. Bad toilet and bathrooms are very old
2. Breakfast should include egg items and staffs should encourage us to go and take food. Otherwise we will think like they are not happy with us.
Pros:
1. Its near to lake and one can easily walk to hotel.
2. Staffs are very helpful and cooperative
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Date of stay: October 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
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Starting with Mark the admin you have in the hotel is one of the kindest person I have seen in the hotel business. There is never a no from him anytime.
In fact all the staffs in the hotel are really good. They have a never say never attitude.
The breakfast and Dinner are good. You should taste their Chicken 65 ( my friend did and said it was really good) the Gobi 65 is very good. The rooms where fully cleaned and sanitized.
In fact all the staffs in the hotel are really good. They have a never say never attitude.
The breakfast and Dinner are good. You should taste their Chicken 65 ( my friend did and said it was really good) the Gobi 65 is very good. The rooms where fully cleaned and sanitized.
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Date of stay: November 2021
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Room Tip:Â If you are looking for cozy room then you go for this hotel
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Dear Guest,
Their are bus services from Madurai to kodaikanal
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PRICE RANGE
₹2,593 - ₹4,927 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
IndiaTamil NaduDindigul DistrictKodaikanal
NUMBER OF ROOMS
26
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Frequently Asked Questions about Hotel Jai
Which popular attractions are close to Hotel Jai?
Nearby attractions include Kodaikanal Lake (0.9 km), Danish Display (1.1 km), and Silver Cascade Falls (1.2 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Hotel Jai?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and an on-site restaurant.
Which room amenities are available at Hotel Jai?
Top room amenities include a flat screen TV, blackout curtains, and a desk.
What food & drink options are available at Hotel Jai?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast and an on-site restaurant during their stay.
Is parking available at Hotel Jai?
Yes, free parking and secured parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Hotel Jai?
Conveniently located restaurants include Pastry Corner, Cloud Street, and Orchard Restaurant By Hotel Kodai International.
Does Hotel Jai have airport transportation?
Yes, Hotel Jai offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Is Hotel Jai located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.6 km away from the centre of Kodaikanal.
Does Hotel Jai offer any business services?
Yes, guests have access to meeting rooms and conference facilities during their stay.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Hotel Jai?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, Hindi, and Tamil.