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Kodaikanal, Kodaikanal | 1.9 km drive to Bryant Park

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    4.2
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    44 Ratings, 23 Reviews

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    • Location4.2
    • Cleanliness4.2
    • Value For Money3.9
    • Food4.3
    • Facilities4.3
    • Checkin Experience3.8
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    Orchid Gardens offers a fantastic experience with its welcoming hospitality, especially from caretaker Mr. Rajan, known for his warm nature and amazing home-cooked meals. Guests rave about the cleanliness and ambience, complemented by beautiful gardens and cozy balconies. The spacious rooms provide great views, making it perfect for family outings. With a children's play area and a relaxing atmosphere, it’s ideal for those looking to escape city chaos while enjoying delightful meals in a peaceful setting.

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    5.0

    Excellent Stay

    mohankumar b.family with 2 kids

    I had a very pleasant stay with my family. I am easily able to find the property location. Food, amenities and services are very good. I recommend this property.

    Travel Month: Sep 2025

    Room: The Orchid Gardens

    1.0

    Worst experience !

    banumathy k.family with 2 kids

    We are disappointed. Terrible experience. We booked two rooms ...one room door lock was broken. We were locked inside. We have to ask caretaker to open the door every time...so we had slept with the room door open for ( two night, three day) stay. He didn't take any step to repair the door. It was very bad experience..can't even change clothes. Hot water was not available...the geyser main was switched off by the caretaker . Caretaker supplied the food with irritation. He didn't even inform about rate of food items( dosa and idle, and poori) and we're charged for 3 meals. Worst experience ever.

    Travel Month: Aug 2025

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    2.0

    Not value for money- too many items to be adjusted-not worth family timet

    alagiri s.family

    Place looks good from outside. Location is very interior. Need to travel 2 kms to the main road. Approach roads are very narrrow. Better to book if you are NOT in own car. No amenities. Frequent power cuts. Geyser does not work. Bathroom flush broken. Basic door mats for bathroom not available. Towels will not changed every day. You need to adjust with wet towels in cold weather. This property has 4 rooms for rent. Out of this 1 is 10x10 cramped room. It is room no 102. Please check if you are not given that small room. Take commitment in writing before you go. We had bad experience with the small room, cramped, dingy but same price. We had to literally negotiate with care taker, owner and MAKEMYTRIP for 4 hours during check in to arrange for alternate room that too only from next day. Food was good. But expensive, no price menu etc, left to the care taker to decide and you will get the written chit of food and price during checkout. Very unorganised honestly. No security guard, caretaker is a cook, so no other support. Not recommended for family or couple.

    Travel Month: May 2025

    Room: The Orchid Gardens

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    5.0

    Family Friendly and hospitable caretaker and cook

    yuvaraja b.family with 2 kids

    The first thing that truly stood out to us was the wonderful hospitality. Mr. Rajan, the caretaker, was incredibly warm, kind, and attentive throughout our stay. He prepared delicious home-cooked meals, even accommodating our request for a less spicy version for the kids, which we really appreciated. Another helper was also around and equally friendly and helpful. The homestay itself was spotlessly clean and tastefully minimal, creating a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere. We especially loved the balcony adorned with beautiful, well-maintained flowers — such a lovely touch! As a family, we thoroughly enjoyed both the stay and the food. A big heartfelt thank you to the entire team for making our experience so memorable!

    Travel Month: Apr 2025

    Room: The Orchid Gardens

    5.0

    Excellent Stay

    amol m.

    We had stayed at orchid gardens homestay for two days and i can say we really enjoyed our time here. The hospitality was very good. Our room was spacious and had great views. The common areas were also so good. The food was very delicious. Overall it was great experience.

    Travel Month: Jan 2025

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    4.0

    Good Stay

    suguna j.family

    Thanks to rajan anna for taking care of us. It’s a great experience to be here. Food was good and hygiene. Pleasant stay.

    Travel Month: Jan 2025

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    5.0

    Tension Free Stay in Kodai

    rosario a.family

    We 9 members travelled to Kodaikanal, had a pleasant stay in Orchid Gardens. Property is clean and well maintained. Caretaker Mr. Rajan cooks well. The food he served is fresh and homemade. Good choice we made

    Travel Month: Oct 2024

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    5.0

    Excellent Stay

    prasanna k.

    The stay was very excellent and neat and clean. The caretaker is also very friendly. It's a single villa with a garden and children's outdoor play activities. Very suited for family stay

    Travel Month: Sep 2024

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    5.0

    Excellent Stay

    shanthala s.

    The rooms at the home stay wer clean n neat ,even though we reachd late the cook prepared warm n tasty food n served as well ,the garden around the homestay was well maintained n we had a good off Tim in n around the villa

    Travel Month: Jun 2024

    Room: The Orchid Gardens

    2.0

    Rude staff, good property and good rooms.

    vandini j.loyalty-icongroup

    The property was good but the care taker was too rude, non responsive and didn’t greet us. We reached kodai early and had a word with him earlier for early checkin, usually it is 11 but we asked for 10:30 atleast to which he agreed as well but reached the property half an hour late. There is no reception or waiting area where you can sit till the care taker comes, the property remains locked and you have to wait on road with your luggage.

    Travel Month: Jun 2024

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    4.0

    Good Stay

    senthil k.family

    a comfortable stay , clean with a excellent caretake. Rajan provides excellent food . It was a wonderful experience.

    Travel Month: May 2024 (3-Night Stay)

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    4.0

    Nice ambience with good food and responsible care take

    nithin g.loyalty-iconfamily

    Good ambiance to relax from the city noises. Near to lake. Thumps up for the caretaker rajan. He was there to assist as on all the needs and prepared good food for us. Near rooms and are in good conditions

    Travel Month: May 2024

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    5.0

    Excellent Stay

    thiagarajan e.

    Our stay was really pleasant at orchid gardens home stay. Cleanliness, overall ambience, garden, decorated balcony, lawn with children's play area were excellent. Homely food served by rajan, chef was really palatable and he does his work patiently with care. Driver was well accommodated with necessary provision. I do appreciate this homestay and wishing the entire team all the best for their good job to be continued. E thiagarajan, chennai 100.

    Travel Month: Mar 2024

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    4.0

    nice property… caretaker behaviour was bad

    prakash n.family

    Property located very close to the city. Very neatly maintained. Good place to enjoy as a family with children’s as they have play area for kids and lawns. Food was average. Caretaker was not ready to cook our dinner even though we informed him by afternoon, he keeps denying things we ask for. Even for the camp fire he was saying reasons it cannot be done only after insisting repeatedly he made the arrangements. Except the caretakers behaviour everything was good. I suggest the property owners to replace the caretaker which will attract people to come back repeatedly.

    Travel Month: Jan 2024

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    4.0

    Good Stay

    sridevi b.

    The property was well maintained and the caretaker cooked homely food. It’s located near the lake and bryant park, the road in front of the property is a bit narrow for large vehicles but manageable. Good for a large group of people but all necessities don’t expect the items like hotel.

    Travel Month: Dec 2023

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    5.0

    Excellent Stay

    gokila a.

    Hassle free stay, the caretaker was polite and friendly. The room and restroom were clean and neat. Felt like home away from home.

    Travel Month: Nov 2023

    Room: The Orchid Gardens

    5.0

    Excellent Stay

    thomas v.

    Good food, excellent service and good ambience. Road to the property can be improved. Done.

    Travel Month: Oct 2023

    Room: The Orchid Gardens

    5.0

    Excellent Stay

    prathima v.loyalty-icon

    It was a pleasant stay. Room was clean and neat, well maintained. A very humble care taker to welcome you, and serve breakfast and dinner on order, which was also tasty. Overall it's a great stay

    Travel Month: Aug 2023

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    5.0

    Excellent Stay

    ravi n.

    That’s a lovely stay with home cooked food

    Travel Month: Aug 2023

    Room: The Orchid Gardens

    4.0

    Good Stay

    sridharan s.

    Comfortable stay. Food served was good. The access to the venue was bit difficult. Worth money!

    Travel Month: Jul 2023

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