In their words

REVIEWS

Guests have been writing to us for more than a decade. We read every one, and we've kept them all.

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  • Sorab Ahmed · 10 years hosting
  • 127 reviews as a host
  • Royal Suite: ★ 4.67 from 15 reviews
  • Guests mention the view most
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  • Guests love the lake and mountain views
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Letters our guests have sent us over the years, with only the odd typo tidied.

"Heaven on Earth!!! I stayed at one of the Surya cottages with my friends and I must say that it is the most romantic and beautiful place in Kodaikanal to stay, enjoy and relax. Very calm and quiet. The rooms are excellent and very cosy and give you this feeling of staying in a European cottage. The cottages are ideal for couples, families and also for friends. The location is just awesome. You get to see the whole view of Kodaikanal from above and it just feels like heaven when you stand on the balcony and watch the sun rise, birds, trees and the lake below. I must say that the place would definitely bring out the poet in you. The food and service is excellent. You get delicious food that is truly mouth-watering. You even get to see herds of bison roaming around the place freely. I would surely recommend this place to all those who want to have a wonderful experience in Kodaikanal."

Amrita Hameed · Bangalore

"It is one of the finest places to have a round. The best part is the location and the setting of the cottages, and the view makes it beautiful. The rooms are spacious and have a clear view of the lake and the scenery. The service is too appreciable. Excellent place for the perfect holiday..."

Savannah · Malaysia

"First of all I want to say thanks to Mr. A. K. Sorab and his team for their great home-feeling service. From the very first day we were told to 'FEEL LIKE HOME', which we could feel till our three nights' stay. About the rooms, what to say: really big and spacious, with extra large bathrooms which we never got at any other place during our trip. Rooms are so nice, with catching interiors all made from wood... VERY BEAUTIFUL... At night the bonfire outside was really outstanding. As we were a group of family members, the kids really enjoyed our stay. They got such a large space to play outside, which is very difficult to find in hotels. Through our 10-day trip all family members were saying 'KODAIKANAL SURYAHOLIDAYSINN WAS BEST'. Today 10 days are over since we reached home... BUT STILL DREAMING ABOUT OUR STAY AT SURYAHOLIDAYSINN AT KODAIKANAL."

Ashok Kumar & family · Jaipur

"The resort is a very nice place. The view is fantastic, especially from the suites. You can see the whole of Kodaikanal. Take a walk on the private road in the estate in the evenings, around 6 pm. You will see the wild beauty of the place, with a strong chill wind! Nice place to enjoy for families, and a must-go if you are a honeymooner!"

Hari Sreekumar · IIM Trichy

"I was planning a family outing to Kodaikanal and came across this website of Surya resort, got in touch with Mr Sorab and have to admit that from the very first conversation he made us feel at home and helped us to have a memorable vacation. The location of the resort provided a soothing effect to the heart, away from the madding crowd. The excellent view all around, a hospitable team and proximity to nature untainted by artificiality touched us deeply."

S N Mukherjee · Visakhapatnam

"After the busy life in Bombay I truly experienced the word 'CHILL' at Surya Holidays. The location and the view from the cottage is worth the travel. The early morning view from the rooms and the night life with bonfire need to be experienced; words fail to convey the experience. Rooms are well furnished with excellent facilities. A feeling of personalised service was experienced from the dealings of the staff. Excellent food! The total package of nature's beauty, well-furnished accommodation, excellent food, service, etc. at a reasonable price offered by Surya Holidays made our visit to Kodai worthwhile. Hence, we could actually 'CHILL' during our vacation with no worry or tension. Thank you Surya Holidays and their management."

N Sultana · Kandivali, Mumbai

"One of the best holidays that we have had till date. Very fond memories taken back home. Thanks to Mrs & Mr. Sorab Koya for their warm and accommodating hospitality. Plan to return as soon as possible."

Sanaya X. Balsara · Dadar, Mumbai

"Been there for a weekend trip, enjoyed the place. I would bet you cannot find a better place than this in Kodai. John does an excellent job with the food. You can have cherishable memories forever."

Kathiresh Pandian · Kanchipuram

"Visit to Kodaikanal and accommodation in Surya cottage was an extremely enjoyable experience. The natural beauty of the place was a treat to our eyes. The cottages were in a perfect location and have all the modern facilities. The service and staff were unbelievable. The food, the rooms and the sightseeing were awesome. Thank you again for helping us to get a truly memorable vacation!"

Mr. Kishore & family

"Surya Resort gave us an experience which can't be described. This was an excellent place to enjoy the nature and the beauty of the hill station. My family and I were very much pleased with the services and facilities offered there. The tour package and accommodation were within our budget. We had a fantastic holiday there. I recommend this resort to whoever wishes to see the Kodaikanal hill station in all its beauty."

Mrs. Deepthy Vijay

"Surya resort has given us some breathtaking moments. It was really an amazing time we had there. The cottages were giving us a homely feeling. The hospitality given by the staff was really good. I will definitely recommend everyone to select Surya Holidays."

Girija Nitin · Calicut, Kerala

"It was an excellent experience in Kodaikanal. Each and every day was different and enjoyable. The management and staff of Surya Holidays were very co-operative and caring. I will always recommend others to visit Surya resorts because the management of Surya Holidays is very good."

Mr. Robert Philips

"First, many thanks for your kind hospitality, for staying in contact with me and offering this holiday to us. Kodaikanal is a really beautiful tourist place in South India. The resort was clean, with nice bedrooms, and excellent, with modern facilities. Thanks."

Keerthy & friends

"It's really a very good place to stay. I always recommend this place for royal living."

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