Also referred to as the "Scotland of India", Coorg is a picturesque town located in the southern state of India, Karnataka.
With its bewildering hills, lush greenery, cool breeze and the downright mesmerizing natural charm and beauty, Coorg never fails to make an impression as a globetrotter destination.
Naturally, it is one of the most sought-after tourist spots in India with a lot to offer from just scenic essence to a number of captivating activities to indulge in. Take a look at some of the best resorts in Coorg for a memorable stay.
Coorg Resorts that will blow your mind and keep you calm at the same time:
Over the years, Coorg also known as the Scotland of India, has seen a major shift through tourism. More and more luxury properties and fantastic health retreats are opening up in the valley. Here are some of the best resort properties in Coorg, something for everyone.
Best Luxury Resorts in Coorg:
Where: 1st Monnageri, Galibeedu Post, Madikeri, Karnataka
What's so special: Located at a spectacular location, Vivanta by Taj is one of the most lavish resorts in Coorg which has earned a great deal of fame for itself over the years. It is equipped with the topnotch facilities, unquestionably incredible hospitality and an exquisite ambience. With its scenic surrounding and classy amenities, Vivanta by Taj can easily be regarded as one of the best resorts in Coorg.
Accommodates: This is one of the few resorts in Coorg that boasts of a variety of cottages that offer stunning views of the lush green garden. In addition, guests can also pamper themselves by putting up in a plush villa, that come with private pools.
Price: Starts at ₹19,000 per night for a double accommodation, exclusive of any meals. However, the luxury hotel offers different package that lets hotel guests include meals with their stay.
Where: Karadigodu Post, Siddapura, Kodagu, Karnataka
What's so special: Also featuring in our list of the best resorts in Coorg is Evolve Back, located in a sequestered area in Coorg. It is its impressive location in a surrounding of rich flora and fauna that makes it truly stand out among other resorts in Coorg. This is one of the most secluded resorts in Coorg, away from the hotchpotch of busy lives, making it the perfect getaway for relaxation and cherishing the tranquility of the hill station. Circumscribed in a lush green area with plenty of plantations, Evolve Back has a unique vibe attached to it. It is also one of the preferred honeymoon resorts in Coorg.
Accommodates: Keeping up with its image of being one of the most plus resorts in Coorg, Evolve Back offers stays in Lilly pool cottages, private pool villas and heritage villas that come with private heated pools.
Price: Starts at ₹32,000 a night for a double accommodation. All stay options at the resort come with all meal inclusive packages.
Where: Kabbinakad Estate, Yevakapadi, Napoklu Nad Madikeri
What's so special: Set in a 180-acre spread of forest, coffee and spice plantation, the opulent Tamara resort in Coorg is located at an elevation that rises between 3500 feet to 3900 feet. The Yoga Temple is embellished with traditional Mangalorean clay tiles, celebrates the amalgamation of sacred art and architecture. It is surrounded by luxuriant foliage beside a neighboring organic coffee plantation.
Accommodates: The Tamara offers 4 categories of accommodation. Both the 44 Luxury Cottages and the 2 Superior Luxury Cottages, each with an area of 608 sq feet, are located on a cliff with a view. The former is done in pastel tones, while the décor for the latter are inspired by nature. The 8 Suites, each with an area of 821 sq feet have a separate bedroom and living areas, with wall to wall wood paneling, and décor to create nature’s soft hues of color. The 2 Eden Lotus Cottages, each with an area of 1670 sq feet, has two bedrooms each with an attached bath, an expansive living room, and have a fine décor, with subtle colors, elegant embellishments to provide lavish interiors.
Price: It starts from 19,000 Rs with breakfast and goes up to 32,000 rs for the highest category of rooms.
Where: 123 Ibnivalavadi Village, Boikeri, Madikeri, Karnataka
What's so special: One of the most sought-after resorts in Coorg, The Ibnii is a true holiday delight. Besides its warm hospitality and ravishing ambience, this resort makes a mark by serving some of the most scrumptious dining options. The flamboyant architecture and design of the resort also bestows its with a magnificent look, contributing to its reputation as one of the best Coorg resorts.
Accommodates: The Ibnii is one of the good resorts in Coorg, offering its guests a choice of two major accommodations—standard double rooms and villas. While the former boasts of all facilities a luxury traveler looks for, the villas only take the luxury factor a notch higher and come with private pools, dedicated workspaces and walk-in closets amongst others.
Price: Starts from 19,000 Rs per night with breakfast and goes up to 28,000 Rs.
Where: Virajpet Main Road, Mekeri, Madikeri
What's so special: They host several activities like Coffee plantation walks, nature walks, hike up the sunset view point, bird watching and many more.
Accommodates: The property has two main room options, one, the Grove View room, a European style room with a view of the wilderness, and second, the Hill view studios facing the green hills of Coorg have balconies and luxurious interiors with comfort oozing out of every corner.
Price: Starts from 26,000 Rs per night with breakfast for two.
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Where: Nangala Village, Bittangala Post, Virajpet, Karnataka
What's so special: Evergreen County is another resort that claims a space in this list of resorts in Coorg with a celebrated reputation. It is endowed with a unique setting and a rustic appearance that indeed makes it alluring. Also reputed for its local delicacies and traditional food, this resort is one of the best resorts in Coorg at a decent price, ideal to make your trip worthwhile. This is also a one of a kind place as they have stunning wooden cottages for both couple and group stays. These are quintessential cottages, that are extremely cozy in atmosphere.
Accommodates: The resort offers homely stays in budget double rooms without shelling out big bucks. In addition, for travelers in big groups, Evergreen County has sprawling dorms with bunk beds that can house up to 25 guests at once.
Price: Starts at ₹8,000 per night for a bungalow double room. The price is inclusive of breakfast.
Where: 50/3, 1st Monnangeri Village, Madikeri, Kodagu District, Galibeedu, Karnataka
What's so special: Another resort entering our list of the best resorts in Coorg with price is Heritage Resort. Famed for its spacious accommodation, modern decor and facilities, as well as a lush green environment which is a treat for the nature admirers, this is one of the resorts in Coorg that guarantees to provide a cozy and comfortable stay to its visitors. Besides, this Coorg resort's design, architecture and location are incredibly charming.
Accommodates: Heritage Resort has two broad accommodation options—standard cottages and one bedroom cottages. While the former comes with two single beds, one bedroom cottages come with an extra large double bed and an additional sofa cum bed.
Price: Starts at ₹16,900 per night for a double accommodation.
Where: Survey No. 201/P1, Kedakal Village, Suntikoppa Hobli, Somwarpet Taluk, Madikeri, Karnataka
What's so special: While talking about resorts in Coorg and being able to experience great amenities or simply relish the cool breeze embracing you while dining, The Windflower Resort and Spa is a resort one cannot just afford to leave out. With its top notch facilities and striking ambience as well as set up, this beautiful resort never fails to leave its visitors in awe which is precisely why it is regarded as one of the best Coorg resorts.
Accommodates: The Windflower Resort and Spa offers its guests luxury stays in cozy studios, suites and villas.
Price: Starts at ₹10,000 per night for a double accommodation. All stay options at the property are inclusive of all meals.
Where: Thaikoppa Estate, Horoor Post & Village Suntikoppa, Old Kent Estate Road, Horur, Kodagu, Karnataka
What's so special: This resort also enters our list of the best resorts in Coorg with price. It is one of the most incredibly captivating resorts in Coorg and allows every one to relish its facilities and warm hospitality. Old Kent Estates and Spa Resort is one of the resorts in Coorg which ought to be visited by every nature lover and backpacker to relish its unique essence.
Accommodates: This is among the few vintage resorts in Coorg that boasts of old-school English cottages that accommodate two and come laden with all modern amenities.
Price: A stay for two in the English cottage costs ₹13,000 per night, inclusive of all meals.
Where: Hachinad, Pachat, Ammathi Kodagu, Coorg, Karnataka
What's so special: Kadkani resort, too, is regarded as one of the best resorts in Coorg. This resort holds a good number of rustic cottages giving out the true nature vibes and is at the same time equipped with all the modern amenities. It has a considerably good swimming pool, reading lounge, riverside club house and plays host to engaging activities like fishing, outdoor and indoor games, river rafting and golf.
Accommodates: Kadkani resort boasts of a gamut of double accommodation options, namely executive king rooms, deluxe double rooms and premium double rooms. Each of these rooms offer comfortable stays and come with all modern amenities and sit outs overlooking the garden.
Price: Starts at ₹8,000 per night for a double stay and goes up to ₹12,000 for a stay in the premium double room, inclusive of breakfast.
Where: No 21, Bollur Village, Guddehosur, Near, Mysore - Madikeri Rd, Kushalnagar
What's so special: Amanvana is a health retreat property in Coorg. They offer early morning yoga sessions in the open, coffee plantation tours, day treks, and heritage walks. The food here is a a delicious spread of local and continental cuisine.
Accommodates: The entire resort is spread across coffee plantations and offer luxurious bungalows that can accommodate up to three people comfortably. The bathrooms are a winning point, especially for me. When I stayed there, I enjoyed the giant glass ceiling bathrooms.
Price: Bungalows start at 15,000 Rs a night with a delicious breakfast spread.
Where: Kakkabe Post, Yavakapadi Village, Kodagu District, Karnataka
What's so special: Another holiday home among the most striking resorts in Coorg is Misty Woods Resort, famed for its Kerala style of accommodation. It is encompassed in a surrounding of rich coffee plantations and acts as a true delight for nature lovers. Delicious cuisines, campfire facilities and adventurous activities that are set to give you an adrenaline rush are some of the right things to associate with this dazzling resort.
Accommodates: Misty Woods Resort is one of the most appealing resorts in Coorg for family travelers. It offers comfortable stays in triple and quadruple rooms—both of which have two further varieties, namely classic and comfort.
Price: Starts at ₹12,000 for a classic quadruple room. All stay options at the property offer complimentary breakfast for guests.
Where: Galibeedu Road, Kalakeri Nidugane Village, Madikeri, Karnataka
What's so special: Club Mahindra Resort is a renowned name all over for its world class facilities and homestay provisions in various locations. It also provides for accommodation in Coorg and is naturally one of the most sought-after resorts in Coorg. From luxurious rooms to a gym, lounge and bar, and even a swimming pool and fun zone, Club Mahindra Resort offers it all for a memorable stay.
Accommodates: Coorg's Club Mahindra is a sprawling property that offers guests comforting stays in superior double rooms which come with amenities such as king sized beds, wardrobes, air conditioning, room service amongst others.
Price: Starts at ₹16,000 per night for a double accommodation, inclusive of breakfast and dinner.
Where: Bitangalla, Near Coorg Golf links, Virajpet, Coorg, Karnataka
What's so special: It is simply impossible to miss out Ambatty Greens Resort while talking about the best resorts in Coorg. This is one of the topmost resorts in Coorg which offers a significant blend of world class amenities, hospitality and the divine beauty of nature. Situated in a stunning environment amidst the scenic charm of Coorg, Ambatty Greens Resort not only gives one the space to truly savor the serene beauty of the place but also stands out when it comes to offering a multitude of cuisines, giving it the title of one of the most charming resorts in Coorg.
Accommodates: Ambatty Greens Resort offers guests pleasant stays in deluxe double rooms and superior rooms. Both the accommodation options offer free Wi-Fi, cozy beds, wardrobes and private balconies amongst others.
Price: While a deluxe twin room costs ₹6,500 per night, the superior rooms cost ₹9,500 for a double accommodation per night. The prices are inclusive of breakfast for the guests.
Where: Guddehosur, Post, Kushalnagar, Karnataka
What's so special: Purple Palms Resort and Spa is among the most idyllic resorts in Coorg for those who wish to gain a serene holiday experience and are big nature fanatics. It offers a wide array of interesting activities for the visitors to indulge in such as farm tours, rafting, fishing camps and board games amongst others. Green Valley Resort is apt for luxury seekers and nature admirers which is why it rightfully occupies a space in our list featuring the best resorts in Coorg.
Accommodates: The resort offers guests stays in what they call panorama rooms and courtyard rooms. The double rooms come laden with amenities such as soundproofing, air conditioning, flat screen TVs while providing scintillating views of clear blue skies and dense forests.
Price: A stay for two in the panorama room costs ₹8,500 per night while that in the courtyard room costs about ₹10,500 per night. The prices are inclusive of breakfast.
Where: Survey No. 56/2P2, Suntikopal Hobli, Coorg, Herur
What's so special: Located on the banks of Harangi backwater, this resort is in the middle of lustrous coffee plantations and gorgeous greenery. This place is perfect for thrill seekers. As the name suggests, this is a jungle resort that hosts jungle safaris, jungle bootcamp, cricket, volleyball. They also have a pool and a dance floor for some wild party nights.
Accommodates: The resort offers 6 varieties of rooms. Most of them are pretty luxurious and perfect for couples traveling with kids,
Price: The room rates start from 8ooo INR without breakfast.
This is a comprehensive list of resorts in Coorg that mentions the best and most comfortable properties in the district. Luckily, these Coorg resorts’ prices are reasonable for the luxury they offer.
You can also check out this homestay offering ample luxury amidst a coffee estate in Coorg.
You can browse through the various Coorg Resort packages available online to choose one that suits you best. Whether you are looking for resorts in Coorg that are nestled in the hills or close to the sightseeing points or maybe next to a waterfalls - there are enough good resorts in Coorg to find the perfect accommodation for your getaway.
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