Zostel Kodaikanal

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Scored 8.7
Rated excellent

Staff

9.0
  • Garden
  • Free Wifi
  • Private bathroom
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Safe
  • Baggage storage

About this property

Essential Facilities: Zostel Kodaikanal in Kodaikānāl offers a sun terrace, garden, restaurant, and free WiFi. Guests can relax in the lounge, enjoy the outdoor seating area, and utilize the games room. Comfortable Accommodations: The hostel features private and shared bathrooms with showers, bidets, and seating areas. Additional amenities include a shared kitchen, 24-hour front desk, and bicycle parking. Dining Experience: A vegetarian breakfast is served daily, with Indian cuisine available for lunch and dinner. Evening entertainment and film nights enhance the stay. Prime Location: Located 81 mi from Madurai Airport, the property is near attractions such as Kodaikanal Lake (2.1 mi) and Chettiar Park (9-minute walk). Guests appreciate the scenic views and excellent service.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
Zostel
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Breakfast Info

Vegetarian

Availability

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Guest reviews

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See what guests loved the most:

Ravichandra
India India
“Amazing vibes, amazing setting, amazing and helpful hosts.”
M
India India
“Good vibes here. Got to meet a lot of cool people here.”
Jestin
India India
“It was a truly amazing experience. The food was delicious, and the staff were incredibly friendly.”
Nidheesh
India India
“Jay was a amazing host and great food at the in house cafe.”
Dharani
India India
“Nice staff... And good stay.... Hostel.... Free wifi.....good”
Reshma
India India
“Good place good location clean No special service or anything to mention specifically”
Vasanth
India India
“Best place to stay here very good place actually meeting strangers and vibing with them very chill weather most trusted and staffs are very good”
Meyappan
India India
“Ambience hygiene food what else everything is lovely . Keep it up guys”
Anup
India India
“The stay is very clean and we ran into the most eclectic group of people. They had bonfires at night which were amazing. Highly recommend.”
Akshay
India India
“I had an amazing stay at Zostel Kodaikanal! The property is stunning and well-maintained, surrounded by beautiful views. The location is perfect—peaceful yet close enough to key attractions, making it a convenient base for exploring. The staff...”

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    Indian
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

Amenities of Zostel Kodaikanal

Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms

House rules

Zostel Kodaikanal takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 1:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this reservation.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

- Children below 18 years of age are not permitted entry/stay at any of our hostels, with or without guardians. We do not recommend families.

- We only accept a government ID as valid identification proof. No local IDs shall be accepted at the time of check-in.

- Guests are not permitted to bring outsiders inside the hostel campus.

- We believe in self-help and do not provide luggage assistance or room services.

- Drugs and any substance abuse is strictly banned inside and around the property.

- Alcohol consumption is strictly prohibited in and around the property premises.

- Right to admission reserved.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Zostel Kodaikanal of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

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