--- title: "The Hearth, Kodaikanal: reviews, location & comparison" description: "The Hearth in Kodaikanal: rated 8.9 by guests, 2-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side." url: https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-hearth-kodaikanal/ language: en source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com) retrieved: 2026-10-14 --- Hotel · ★★ # The Hearth Vattakanal, Kodaikanal, India 8.9 · Excellent 18 reviews · #44 #44 of 151 in Kodaikanal · 2.5 Location score ## About The Hearth The Hearth is a hotel in Vattakanal, Kodaikanal, India. It holds a 2-star rating. Guests rate it 8.9 out of 10 across 18 reviews. Facilities include free breakfast, free parking. It is 3.5 km from the centre of Kodaikanal. The nearest airport, Madurai Airport (IXM), is 80 km away. - **Type:** Hotel - **Star rating:** ★★ - **Check-in from:** 11:00 - **Check-out until:** 10:00 - **Rooms:** 6 - **Floors:** 1 - **Opened:** 1959 - **Last renovated:** 2021 - **Other stays within 500 m:** 5 20-196 Golf club road, opp Holiday Home Resort [thehearthkodai.com](http://www.thehearthkodai.com/) ## How The Hearth scores Better rated than 74% of hotels in Kodaikanal - Guest rating **8.9** - Location **2.5** Kodaikanal average ## Amenities ### Food & drink - Free breakfast - Room service ### Internet - Wi-Fi ### Parking & transport - Free parking ### Services - Car hire - Luggage storage Based on the property listing at our booking partner. ## Location - **Location score:** **2.5**/10 - **Walk grade:** **15**/100 Car recommended - **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **1** - **Sights within 1 km:** **1**
Nearest airportMadurai Airport (IXM)80 km179 min drive
Distance to the centreKodaikanal3.5 km8 min drive
### Sights nearby - Dolphin Nose Kodaikanal930 m ## The Hearth: in detail Great care is taken to ensure guests experience comfort through top-notch services and amenities. Remain linked during your visit by utilizing the complimentary internet access available. Discovering Kodaikanal becomes even more accessible, thanks to the car hire amenities provided at the hotel. The hotel offers complimentary parking for guests who arrive with their own mode of transport. Reception services featuring luggage storage are available to cater to your requirements. During your stay at this fantastic hotel, experience comfort and warmth from the delightful on-site fireplace on those chilly days and nights. During leisurely days and evenings, in-room amenities such as room service and daily housekeeping enable you to maximize your stay in the room. Begin your day on a delightful note with a scrumptious complimentary breakfast, consistently served at The Hearth. Concerned about your dining preferences? Fret not! The Hearth offers an assortment of culinary varieties featuring halal choices, catering to all tastes. ### Compare ## Compare The Hearth with nearby hotels Similar hotels within 3 km. Open a match-up to see where each one wins. - [Holiday Home Resort](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/holiday-home-resort-kodaikanal/) Resort ★★★ 50 m away 8.3 · [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/holiday-home-resort-kodaikanal-vs-the-hearth-kodaikanal/) - [Fairy Heights](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/fairy-heights-kodaikanal/) Hotel ★★★ 280 m away 9.7 · [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/fairy-heights-kodaikanal-vs-the-hearth-kodaikanal/) - [Super Hotel O Kodaikanal Lakeview Formerly Ams Residency](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/super-hotel-o-kodaikanal-lakeview-formerly-ams-residency-kodaikanal/) Hotel ★★★ 590 m away 7.9 · [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/super-hotel-o-kodaikanal-lakeview-formerly-ams-residency-kodaikanal-vs-the-hearth-kodaikanal/) - [Super Collection O Fairy Waterfalls Formerly Stay Inn](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/super-collection-o-fairy-waterfalls-formerly-stay-inn-kodaikanal/) Hotel ★★★ 850 m away 7.9 · [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/super-collection-o-fairy-waterfalls-formerly-stay-inn-kodaikanal-vs-the-hearth-kodaikanal/) - [Hotel Parkland](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hotel-parkland-kodaikanal/) Hotel ★★★ 870 m away 7.5 · [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/hotel-parkland-kodaikanal-vs-the-hearth-kodaikanal/) - [Little Stay Park View Resort Kodaikanal](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/little-stay-park-view-resort-kodaikanal-kodaikanal/) Hotel ★★★ 900 m away 5.0 · [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/little-stay-park-view-resort-kodaikanal-kodaikanal-vs-the-hearth-kodaikanal/) ## Questions about The Hearth ### How do guests rate The Hearth? The Hearth has a guest rating of 8.9 out of 10 from 18 reviews, which is better than 74% of rated hotels in Kodaikanal. ### What are the check-in and check-out times at The Hearth? Check-in starts at 11:00 and check-out is until 10:00. ### Does The Hearth include breakfast? The listing mentions free breakfast. Check the room you book to confirm it is included. ### Is there parking at The Hearth? Yes, the listing mentions free parking. ### How far is The Hearth from the airport? The nearest airport, Madurai Airport (IXM), is 80 km away in a straight line. ### How many rooms does The Hearth have? The Hearth has 6 rooms on 1 floors. Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/) --- Source: https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-hearth-kodaikanal/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/