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The Serai Bandipur

5.0 star property
Luxury resort with full-service spa and free breakfast
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The Serai Bandipur

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Outdoor pool
Outdoor pool
View from room
Couples treatment room(s), body treatments, body wraps, body scrubs
Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Overview of The Serai Bandipur

Reviews
9.0

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • SpaSpaSpa
  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant

Check out the area

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Kaniyanpura Village, Mangala Post, Gundlupet Taluk, Bandipur, Gundlupet, Karnataka, 571126
  • Popular LocationMudumalai National Park16 min drive
  • Popular LocationOoty Lake55 min drive
  • Popular LocationOoty Rose Garden58 min drive
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Room options

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Log Hut

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed

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Courtyard

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 30 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Residence

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 68 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Courtyard

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Bandipur

Located in Gundlupet, The Serai Bandipur is in a rural area. Himavad Gopalaswamy Temple and Raj Bhavan are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Bandipur National Park and Mudumalai National Park. Government Botanical Gardens and Thread Garden are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails.
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What's nearby

  • Mudumalai National Park - 16 min drive
  • Himavad Gopalaswamy Temple - 33 min drive
  • Ooty Lake - 55 min drive
  • Government Botanical Gardens - 56 min drive
  • Ooty Rose Garden - 58 min drive

Getting around

  • Ooty Udhagamandalam Station - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • Safari Garden Restaurant - 27 min drive
  • Pugmark Restaurant - JLR - 15 min drive
  • Tea Point - 32 min drive
  • Greenland - 28 min drive
  • Malabar restaurant - 27 min drive

About this property

The Serai Bandipur

Luxury resort in a rural location
Take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a poolside bar and a terrace at The Serai Bandipur. Indulge in a body scrub, a facial and a body treatment at Oma, the on-site spa. The on-site restaurant, Sanctuary, features international cuisine. In addition to a garden and an arcade/games room, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Bike hire, an outdoor tennis court and a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • A front desk safe, tour/ticket information and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guest rooms at The Serai Bandipur boast comforts, such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches, such as separate sitting areas and dressing gowns.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • LCD TVs with digital channels
  • Balconies, separate sitting areas and fridges

Languages

English, Hindi

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM–10 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Moyar's edge
  • Sanctuary

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Massage
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer on request
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

Outdoor space

  • Balcony

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 2 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for INR 3540.0 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: INR 3540.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A fee for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on 24 December
A fee for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on 31 December
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Serai Bandipur Hotel
Serai Bandipur Resort Gundlupet
The Serai Bandipur Karnataka
Serai Bandipur Gundlupet
Serai Banpur Resort Gundlupet
The Serai Bandipur Resort
The Serai Bandipur Gundlupet
The Serai Bandipur Resort Gundlupet

Frequently asked questions

Does The Serai Bandipur have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at The Serai Bandipur?

As of 19 Apr 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Serai Bandipur on 30 Apr 2024 start from AU$387.02, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is The Serai Bandipur pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Serai Bandipur?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Serai Bandipur?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 2 PM.

What time is check-out at The Serai Bandipur?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Does The Serai Bandipur provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is The Serai Bandipur located?

Situated in a rural location, this luxury resort is 3 mi (4.9 km) from Bandipur National Park and 9.1 mi (14.7 km) from Mudumalai National Park. Himavad Gopalaswamy Temple and Kandal Cross Roman Catholic Church are also within 25 miles (40 km).

The Serai Bandipur Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 30 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
Terrible service
The service is bad and the staff are extremely rude. Information provided is incorrect and attitude is unacceptable. Especially the front office reception.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Ashish

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We stayed at the Log hut for 1 night on 31st May. The room was pretty run down and the bathroom had a strange smell throughout our stay. We mainly stayed in Bandipur for the safaris and the 2 safaris we went on, we saw only elephants. No movement of tigers unfortunately. Ofcourse it’s all luck. The bf spread was ok. I would’ve typically given the room 2 stars but gave 1 extra star for the service provided. The staff were prompt if we asked anything. Service at restaurant was also really good.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Manoj

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Get lost
It is easy to get lost here (literally and figuratively) as you're in middle of the great wilderness with pretty poor cellular connectivity, hence always better to carry a book. (A loaded iPad if you don't read.) The above two applies only if you don't walk and explore the forest you choose to be in. Great place for families coz kids have more than enough area to run around and explore. Spacious rooms (and bathrooms) mean they can continue running around indoor as well. Pros: Location. This is quite a dichotomy coz there's actually nothing to do in or around the property other than to immerse in the forest. Cons: If you are like me, you would have wished for the restaurant rates to be a bit more tame. Or for a Zomato/Swiggy delivery.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shobhit

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is amazing. The cottages are huge and beautiful. Staff is very polite and helpful. Food is great. Sometime you can see some deers from your balcony. Very big property. I would definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Madhava

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was 2days stay with the Kid , staff are very friendly and resort is well maintained. Front Office : Office Manager Nixon was very helpful . Since we were the only booking other than a large group that has booked rest of resort , he arranged for safari in an open jeep safari just for us. Restaurant: Staff Madesh and NagShetty were very accommodative with the kid , provided us with the items that were not on the menu but asked by the kid.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

6/10 Okay

KIRTI

Travelled with family
Like: Great infinity pool. Dislike: they begrudged me packing up (taking home) an empty (small) glass cookie jar which I had refilled with almonds for my 9yr old to eat on the 5 hour drive back home - they stopped me post checkout & confiscated said amenity - beyond petty when considered in context of the 2 courtyard rooms costing rs.18-24k each I had booked 🙄
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ujwal

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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Lovely property. Allthough a bit inconvienient if you want to do the safari given the location, the main safari point is about 45 mins drive up and back all the way with not very good roads
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

KENNITH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very serene and relaxing . Friendly and attentive staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Great Location
Check-In Time
2:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM
Star Rating
5.0