The Serai Bandipur

Property class: 5 and above
Luxury resort in Gundlupet with spa and outdoor pool

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The Serai Bandipur is a great choice for a stay in Gundlupet. Guests can visit the spa to indulge in massages, body wraps, or facials, and Sanctuary serves international cuisine. An outdoor pool, a poolside bar, and a fitness center are other highlights at this luxurious resort.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
$189 nightly
The total price is $223
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

View all photos for Courtyard

A room with a wooden ceiling, a chair with a leopard print cushion, a small table, and a bicycle by a large window with a view of greenery.

Courtyard

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

View all photos for Superior Courtyard

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a TV, and a balcony with a table and chairs.

Superior Courtyard

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

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A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a TV, and a balcony with a table and chairs.

Log Hut

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

View all photos for Residence

A living room with a view of greenery, a table with a lamp, and two chairs.

Residence

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

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Bandipur National Park - 14 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Mudumalai National Park - 28 min drive - 16.4 km
  • Theppakadu Elephant Camp - 34 min drive - 21.4 km
  • Maravakandy Dam - 54 min drive - 31.8 km
  • Himavad Gopalaswamy Temple - 59 min drive - 35.1 km

Getting around

  • Coimbatore (CJB) - 48.7 miles/78.3 km
  • Ooty Udhagamandalam Station - 55 min drive
  • Ooty Lovedale Station - 59 min drive
  • Ooty Ketti Station - 62 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Sanctuary - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Café Coffee Day - ‬34 min drive
  • ‪Priya Snacks - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Star Tea Garden - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Malabar restaurant - ‬27 min drive

About this property

The Serai Bandipur

  • The Serai Bandipur is a great choice for a stay in Gundlupet. Guests can visit the spa to indulge in massages, body wraps, or facials, and Sanctuary serves international cuisine. An outdoor pool, a poolside bar, and a fitness center are other highlights at this luxurious resort.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 24 units

Arriving/Leaving

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

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle*

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

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Reviews

The Serai Bandipur Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

Popular mentions

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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

Great location
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10/10 Exceptional

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
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

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!
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10/10 Exceptional

Enjoyed our stay
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10/10 Exceptional

Well maintained
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2/10 Poor

Very bad accommodation.
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4/10 Fair

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.
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6/10 Good

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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8/10 Very good

Chambre très agréable mais un peu de bruit (portes qui claquent tôt le matin lors des départs en safari
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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6/10 Good

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 🙄
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10/10 Exceptional

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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
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10/10 Exceptional

Very serene and relaxing . Friendly and attentive staff
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent stay, beautiful nature walk, tasty food
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6/10 Good

Remote.spotty wifi forced disconnection.bland staff
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10/10 Exceptional

Awesome

Super place master Chef Azad very accommodating & good ! His team also very good👍
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10/10 Exceptional

Glorious

Extraordinary place—way off the beaten path. Very exotic yet comfortable
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

beautiful and well managed property. doing a good job of employing local villagers
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

Good stay

It was amazing location and service was excellent.
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful hotel, staff and activities. View over the reserve is amazing