Convent Road Lloyd's Road, Kodaikanal 624101 India
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#17 of 185 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
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Blackout curtains
Desk
Housekeeping
Room service
Safe
Coffee / tea maker
Cable / satellite TV
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Seating area
Telephone
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Bottled water
Clothes rack
Laptop safe
Private bathrooms
Electric kettle
Flatscreen TV
On-demand films
Complimentary toiletries
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Languages Spoken
English, Hindi, Tamil
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Grade: 75 out of 100
30Restaurantswithin 1 km
6Attractionswithin 1 km
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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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Best hotel in Kodaikanal. I visited on 9 th december by 2 pm.They consider my check out time at 5 pm . Hotel staff are very kind hearted people. They are very cooperative. Food,rooms& garden is superb. I completed my trip successfully.hotel prices are very considerable & value for money. We can book directly by contacting reception other than websites.They will give discount also. Thank you hotel jai staff.
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Date of stay: December 2021Trip 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.
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Date of stay: November 2021
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Room Tip: If you are looking for cozy room then you go for this hotel
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The worst hotel I have experienced. Worst food. The breakfast and dinner food is pathetic. Staff is ill trained and not aware of how to run a hotel. 1Km Distance from Kodaikanal Lake.Though property is old it was renovated.Room was spacious and neat.
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Date of stay: October 2021Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Wonderful stay Beautiful place Rooms are excellent, clean and comfortable The staff are very caring except the staff in the day time was very rude and he was speaking like that we asked him for some charity. Beautiful small lawn. Definitely worth for money
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Date of stay: August 2021Trip type: Travelled with family
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We stayed for 2 nights here for our 1st wedding anniversary. The stay is really good with friendly staff. Their recommendations for the trips around are also worth it. Do spend time clarifying your queries at the reception you will the worth-full suggestions. And food is really awesome. We had the breakfast and dinner here for the 2days. This served the best food we had in Kodaikanal. Highly recommended.
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Date of stay: February 2021Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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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.…
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Date of stay: December 2020
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Room Tip: Rooms in the basement are quieter and cosy.
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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.…
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Date of stay: December 2020
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Room Tip: 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.
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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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We had stayed at Hotel Jai on our corporate team trip. I must say we had an excellent experience by the hotel staff. We must thank Mr. Louis Prabhakar to take good care of us all thorough out the stay. Thanks to the hotel staff team at Hill Top Towers too for the excellent delicious lunch.
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Date of stay: February 2020Trip type: Travelled on business
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Response from HilltopSupport, Manager at Hotel Jai
Responded 2 Mar 2020
Dear Mr Saravanan. Greetings From Hotel Jai Kodaikanal. We are happy to know that you and your group had enjoyed your stay with us and the services provided to you durng your stay We hope to see you and your team again. Warm Regards. Mark Andrew Paul For Team Hotel Jai
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PRICE RANGE
$27 - $45 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
IndiaTamil NaduDindigul DistrictKodaikanal
NUMBER OF ROOMS
26
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Claim Your Listing Frequently Asked Questions about Hotel Jai
Which popular attractions are close to Hotel Jai?
Nearby attractions include Kodaikanal Lake (1.1 km), Danish Display (1.1 km), and Ice Skating Cafe (0.9 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 Tava Vegetarian Restaurant.
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.