Kodai Sunshine Hotel, Kodaikanal

I had been Kodai Sunshine Hotel in the month of December 2016 for holiday purpose. I would rate the destination as very good. The location of the hotel was excellent since the view from the hotel was good. The appearance of the hotel was good as it like exterior look. Reception was very good since they were friendly. The service was good because they were prompt. I booked the room through travels. The room was very good, as it was clean ad spacious with all amenities. I would rate food as very good since the biriyani was good and also they provide complimentary breakfast. Hot water facility was not convenient.

Overall, my experience in this hotel was nice. Ambience of the hotel was nice. It was look like house only. I booked my room there through travel agent. Staff nature in that hotel was good and friendly. There was no issue in staff service. I was happy with the food facility. They provided campfire in the hotel. I stayed there only for one night. Everything was available in the room. Hotel was expensive. Room was spacious and well maintained. Location of the hotel was good. Hotel appearance was also good. Booking and front office facility were good. Staff service was average. Room and room facility were good. Food and drink was good. Activities were below average. As a tourist place, Kodaikanal is very good. I went there in May along with friends. It was a relaxation trip.

Kodai Sunshine is a good economy hotel and for the price we got (off-season) it was pretty good I must say. Mentioned below are some of my observations: 1. Three type of rooms in hotel. All are same with following diff: - Two category of rooms are absolutely same with the only diff that the lowest category is behind the medium category. That means that the hill view is not available for the back rooms directly however you will never be sitting in the corridor as well since for medium rooms the corridor is common. Thus we got an upgrade however I did not see any main diff between the two rooms and hence you can easily purchase the lower category if available as the view from dinning area is beautiful and that is where everyone sits. - The top most category room has an additional balcony (private) and with bigger area that's all. 3. Hotel is staffed thinly and hence delays will be there during high occupancy. But the people are good and food is good as well. Menu for dining is very less however what ever they cook is good in taste. But if you intend to stay for longer then you will get bored of eating same food everyday. 4. ATM is 3 kms away and hence make sure you are stuffed with cash. 5. If you like to drink even the local liquor shop is 3 kms away and prices are just double hence please carry your own booze. 6. During off season hotel has a 24 hrs checkout policy so you can save money in bookings. 7. Chettair park is opposite however I found it to be just another park nothing special. 8. Kurunji temple is near by approx 1 kms and walkable but then again its not something that can be called as attraction. Point to note is its the name of flower after which temple is named and that plant bears flowers every 12 yrs and next blooming will be in 2018. 9. If you wish to spend your day in hotel and just relax then Kodai canal is a nice place to be, away from city crowd but if you are looking for some attractions and are fond of trekking etc then KK is not the place absolutely. Overall depending on how you want to spend your holiday you can select this location. This hotel is situated at a very steep climb hence please make sure you know how to climb steep if by car or bike but it is very comfortably located on google maps. Happy Journey and Enjoy ...

For summer holiday 2 days trip to Kodaikanal. We planned our tour one month back and I searched in the net so many hotels listed in the website but, we got inspired with the Sunshine Hotel because the location was very good in the website photo graph like nice reception, bedroom and the out side location was very cute. Strength of the hotel are cleanliness, hospitality, room service and great food. Suggestions are, could be better if it is quite reachable from the bus stand. It can reduce the cost of stay and can give attractive combo offer for special days and bookings. Advice to travellers is that its really" A HOME AWAY FROM HOME". In my next trip we will be visiting the same hotel because noise free with pleasant lighting inside the hotel.

Salubrious Hill station near Temple town Palani in Tamilnadu also near to Madurai another Temple city. Kodai Sunshine is well located near a tourist point namely Chettiar Park, the hotel has good accommodation lovely rooms well furnished well maintained and clean. The hotel is still under construction many amenities being added near completion. The food is on a la carter quiet good and on house breakfast a good spread was made available. View facing rooms are a treat to sunrise and sunset the staff quiet cordial tho running hot water was not available, it was provided morning and evening. As Kodaikanal is a sightseeing destination invariably all are mostly outdoor a whole day may not be enough to go around. Our family with kids enjoyed trip to KODAIKANAL" poor mans OOTY" it seems.