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The Serai Bandipur

5.0 star property
Luxury resort with a full-service spa and free breakfast

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Outdoor pool
Poolside bar
International cuisine
Free daily buffet breakfast
Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
The Serai Bandipur provides a tranquil getaway in the countryside. Guests can enjoy meals at the Sanctuary restaurant and rejuvenating services at Oma spa. The property features an outdoor pool, tennis court, bike rentals, and free WiFi for staying connected.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Gym

Room options

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Courtyard

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Superior Courtyard

Highlights

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

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Log Hut

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Residence

Highlights

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

About the neighborhood

Located in Gundlupet, The Serai Bandipur is in a rural area. Himavad Gopalaswamy Temple and Raj Bhawan are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Bandipur National Park and Mudumalai National Park. Theppakadu Elephant Camp and Government Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails.
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Kaniyanpura Village, Mangala Post, Gundlupet Taluk, Bandipur, Gundlupet, Karnataka, 571126

What's nearby

  • Bandipur National Park - 11 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Mudumalai National Park - 21 min drive - 10.2 miles
  • Himavad Gopalaswamy Temple - 39 min drive - 20.1 miles
  • Needle Rock View Point - 51 min drive - 30.6 miles

Getting around

  • Ooty Udhagamandalam Station - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sanctuary - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Safari Garden Restaurant - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Navaruchi Veg Restaurant - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Dream Land Restaurant - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Bandipur Plaza - ‬15 min drive

About this property

The Serai Bandipur

Luxury resort near Bandipur National Park
Take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a poolside bar, and a terrace at The Serai Bandipur. Indulge in a body wrap, a body scrub, and a massage at Oma, the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant, Sanctuary, features international cuisine. In addition to a garden and an arcade/game 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 rentals, an outdoor tennis court, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • A banquet hall, a 24-hour front desk, and 1 meeting room
Room features
All guestrooms at The Serai Bandipur include comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like separate sitting areas and bathrobes.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • LCD TVs with digital channels
  • Balconies, separate sitting areas, and refrigerators

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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

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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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)

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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.

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?

Check-out 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 within 12 mi (20 km) of Mudumalai National Park and Theppakadu Elephant Camp. Maravakandy Dam and Himavad Gopalaswamy Temple are also within 20 mi (32 km).

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Reviews

The Serai Bandipur Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 36 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Plavika

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

10/10 Excellent

senthil

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Alekhya

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

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

2/10 Terrible

Johannes

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

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

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

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

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

6/10 Okay

Kathryn

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

10/10 Excellent

Giuliana

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eckhard

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

KENNITH

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Himanshu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Praveena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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

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

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

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