Cloudwalks Homestay

Cloudwalks Homestay, a 3-star property in Kodaikanal, offers family rooms with private bathrooms, balconies, and garden or lake views, along with kitchenettes, flat-screen TVs, and free WiFi. The property features a family-friendly restaurant serving Indian, Italian, pizza, and Asian cuisines, with a buffet or vegetarian breakfast available each morning. Guests can enjoy homemade meals, including a notable wood-fired pizza that must be requested in advance, as well as authentic Odia dishes prepared upon request by the owner, who hails from Odisha. The property includes a garden, outdoor terrace, outdoor fireplace, picnic area, and a coffee shop, providing ample space for relaxation. Free private parking is available on-site, and a paid airport shuttle service operates to and from Madurai Airport, located 100 km away. The homestay is situated 4 km from Chettiar Park and 5 km from Kodaikanal Lake, with Bear Shola Falls also nearby. Guests can benefit from private check-in and check-out, daily housekeeping, room service, car hire, and a tour desk. Free Wi-Fi is accessible throughout the property, and CCTV is installed in common areas and outside for security. The staff speak Hindi, English, Malayalam, and Tamil, though not all staff speak every language, so guests may need to request a specific language speaker. As a solo traveler noted, the taxi system in Kodaikanal can be confusing, so it's advisable to arrange transport through the property. The garden at Cloudwalks Homestay has been praised as better than the Kodaikanal Rose Garden, and the peaceful, quiet location, with only birds chirping, adds to the serene atmosphere. While the property does not offer tour packages, guests can request special meals and enjoy the warm hospitality, making it a memorable stay for families and couples alike.

Exceptional hospitality from hosts who go above and beyond, often preparing off-menu dishes like authentic Odia Machha Besaro.

Stunning lake and mountain views from rooms with balconies and French windows, perfect for enjoying sunrises.

Wood-fired pizza is some of the best outside Europe, but must be ordered in advance.

The garden is beautifully curated, even better than the local Rose Garden, and the property is quiet and peaceful.

Free WiFi, private parking, and a paid airport shuttle simplify logistics.

The property does not organize tour packages, so guests must arrange sightseeing independently.

The confusing local taxi system in Kodaikanal can be challenging to navigate without assistance from the property.