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The Serai Bandipur

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Outdoor pool
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes
Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Restaurant
Courtyard | Balcony

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is AU$628
includes taxes & fees
10 June - 11 June

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Kaniyanpura Village, Mangala Post, Gundlupet Taluk, Bandipur, Gundlupet, Karnataka, 571126

Room options

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Courtyard

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Courtyard

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed

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Log Hut

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed

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Residence

  • Mountain view
  • 68 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Bandipur

A luxury stay in Gundlupet awaits you at The Serai Bandipur. You'll be 4.9 km (3 mi) from Bandipur National Park and 14.7 km (9.1 mi) from Mudumalai National Park. Highlights at this resort include a full-service spa, a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool. .A day of pampering at Oma can include massages and body wraps. The restaurant, Sanctuary, serves international cuisine. Moyar's edge is the resort's own bar. Enjoy the gym and outdoor tennis court as well as access to bike hire. Business amenities include a meeting room and a business centre. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning free buffet breakfast is offered between 7:30 AM and 10 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .In proximity to this 5-property class Gundlupet resort you'll find Ooty Lake.
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Getting around

  • Ooty Udhagamandalam Station - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Safari Garden Restaurant - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Pugmark Restaurant - JLR - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Malabar restaurant - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Kongu Bar - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Galaxy Restaurant - ‬27 min drive

About this property

The Serai Bandipur

The Serai Bandipur offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor tennis court, and an outdoor pool. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business centre and a meeting room are available. A fitness centre, spa services, and a library are also featured at the luxury The Serai Bandipur. Free self parking is available.

This 5-star Gundlupet resort is smoke free.

  • 24 guestrooms or units
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Games room or arcade
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
The Serai Bandipur offers 24 accommodations with minibars and a safe. Rooms open to balconies. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas and includes desks. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and coffee/tea makers.

Bathrooms include a shower, bathrobes, slippers and complimentary toiletries. LCD televisions come with digital channels. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and a ceiling fan. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.

Oma has couples treatment room(s). Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs and body treatments. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 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

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • 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.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Banquet hall
  • 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 provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

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

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 at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at The Serai Bandipur

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per adult: INR 5900
  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per child: INR 2950 (from 6 to 12 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: INR 16520
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: INR 8260 (from 6 to 12 years old)

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: INR 3540.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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

Is parking available at The Serai Bandipur?

Yep, The Serai Bandipur has a free self car park.

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

As of 8 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Serai Bandipur on 10 June 2026 start from AU$628, 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 there a spa on site at The Serai Bandipur?

Yep, Oma is available for guests. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials.

Does The Serai Bandipur have a pool?

The Serai Bandipur has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying with a coldie from the bar.

What makes The Serai Bandipur a romantic place to stay?

Couples spa treatments and a lounge bar, as well as premium bedding and private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Serai Bandipur.

Does The Serai Bandipur serve breakfast?

Yep, complimentary buffet breakfast is offered daily from 7:30 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Serai Bandipur?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Serai Bandipur?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at The Serai Bandipur?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Serai Bandipur?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

The Serai Bandipur Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 37 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Plavika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

senthil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hakan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful property where you enjoy nature, quietness and wonderful food. Very boutique, elegant and a must-stay place. Location is also great as almost inside the natural park. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alekhya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well maintained
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gagandeep

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bandipur was excellent though the approach road can be improved - but that is the matter for the state. My brother's AC conked off and it took some time to respond to it. But overall a great place just like Serai KAbini river. We were lucky to see a tiger on the safari.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Johannes

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very bad accommodation.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ashish

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful resort located just four hours from Bangalore, The Serai left us thoroughly impressed with its stunning gardens and remarkable architecture, showcasing a perfect blend of stone and wood. Our courtyard room offered a spectacular view of the Nilgiris from its deck, adding to the serene ambiance. The staff were exceptionally friendly and accommodating, with special mentions to Rateesh, Navas, and Arun for their outstanding service. For those seeking a quick, quiet, and serene getaway, The Serai is an ideal choice. While the resort offers a variety of activities, we found that the jungle safari didn't quite measure up to others we have experienced around the world. However, the overall experience at The Serai more than made up for it. Thank you folks at The Serai, for making it a memorable 2 night stay for us!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Manoj

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shobhit

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Madhava

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

KIRTI

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ujwal

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay, beautiful nature walk, tasty food
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Remote.spotty wifi forced disconnection.bland staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Avinash

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Awesome

Super place master Chef Azad very accommodating & good ! His team also very good👍
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Glorious

Extraordinary place—way off the beaten path. Very exotic yet comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rahul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is in a serene environment, on the shoulder area of the Bandipur Forest. It’s a small property with 24 rooms, but very cosy and clean environment, excellent for families.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
beautiful and well managed property. doing a good job of employing local villagers
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Super Hotel direkt am Bandipur Nationalpark

Super Service mit ausgesprochen zuvorkommendem Personal! Essen war hervorragend und die Ausflüge mit dem ‚hauseigenen‘ Wildhüter in das Bandipur Tiger Reservat absolut spannend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good stay

It was amazing location and service was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful hotel, staff and activities. View over the reserve is amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our overall experience at The Serai, Bandipur was excellent. The staff there deserve special mention, they are extremely hospitable and friendly. The spa (Oma spa) also was great. The only reason for rating 4/5 stars was because we had mixed experiences at the restaurant and bar. The food and drinks were really good sometimes and at other times they were bad. It was either a hit or a miss. If consistency can be maintained here then there is no reason to not deserve a 5-star rating.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018