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Outdoor pool
Restaurant
Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Courtyard | Balcony
Nightclub

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

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

Room options

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Courtyard

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

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Superior Courtyard

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

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Log Hut

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

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Residence

  • Mountain view
  • 735 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Bandipur

The Serai Bandipur places you 3 mi (4.9 km) from Bandipur National Park. This 5-star resort welcomes guests with 24 rooms and conveniences like a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and free self parking.
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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 features a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a gym. There's free parking and an airport shuttle for a fee. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with dry cleaning/laundry, luggage storage, and securing valuables. Other amenities at this luxury resort include free WiFi in public areas, an outdoor tennis court, and a business center.
Guests can expect to find LCD TVs with digital channels. Beds sport premium bedding and bathrooms offer free toiletries and bathrobes. Other amenities include balconies, sitting areas, and refrigerators.
Recreational amenities at the resort include an outdoor tennis court, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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 transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 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 center
  • 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • 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 available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

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

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Rollaway bed fee: INR 3540.0 per night

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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 smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM—-2 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (fees apply). Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • There are no elevators.

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

What's there to do near The Serai Bandipur?

This resort is located in Gundlupet, close to Maravakandy Dam. Bandipur National Park is also within a driving distance of 3 mi.

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

As of Jun 22, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Serai Bandipur on Jun 23, 2026 start from $405, 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 parking available on site at The Serai Bandipur?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the resort. Wheelchair-accessible parking is also available for guests.

Is there a spa at The Serai Bandipur?

Oma is the resort's spa and services include body wraps, couples treatments, and massages.

Are there luxury amenities available at The Serai Bandipur?

Yes, guests can indulge in luxuries such as an outdoor pool, a restaurant, and an outdoor tennis court at this resort.

Does The Serai Bandipur have a casino?

No, The Serai Bandipur doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Serai Bandipur?

No, this resort doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

Is The Serai Bandipur good for couples?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this resort, including a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and a poolside bar.

Does The Serai Bandipur have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this resort.

Does The Serai Bandipur feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Serai Bandipur serves free buffet breakfast at Sanctuary each morning.

Does The Serai Bandipur allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at The Serai Bandipur.

Does The Serai Bandipur have connecting rooms available?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this resort.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Serai Bandipur?

Yes, every guestroom at The Serai Bandipur comes with a balcony and some offer mountain views.

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
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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
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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
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2/10 Terrible

Johannes

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very bad accommodation.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
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4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

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
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very serene and relaxing . Friendly and attentive staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay, beautiful nature walk, tasty food
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020
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6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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 traveler

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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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
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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 traveler

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