The Serai Bandipur

$$$$||View on mapBandipur, IndiaKaniyanpura Village, Mangala Post, Gundlupet Taluk, Bandipur, India, 571126|
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The Serai Bandipur
Kaniyanpura Village, Mangala Post, Gundlupet Taluk, Bandipur, India, 571126·View on map
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Overall Score
Great
8.3Great
Highest Rated
Comfort9.0
Location9.0
Staff8.9
Cleanliness8.6
Lowest Rated
Value for money7.8
Free WiFi7.5
Who stays here
Families59%
Couples26%
Groups12%
Solo2%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.3Great
Highest Rated
Comfort9.0
Location9.0
Staff8.9
Cleanliness8.6
Lowest Rated
Value for money7.8
Free WiFi7.5
Who stays here
Families59%
Couples26%
Groups12%
Solo2%

Luxury resort with 24 residences on the edge of Bandipur National Park

Accommodation

The Serai Bandipur offers 24 luxurious residences integrated into the wilderness, each with wooden flooring and a private balcony overlooking the Nilgiris mountains. Rooms include a personal safe, wardrobe, and tea/coffee making facilities as well as a minibar. All bathrooms come with hot/cold showers and a hairdryer.

Dining

The Serai restaurant serves Indian, Chinese, and European cuisine, with in-room dining available throughout the day. For stays of multiple nights, the resort includes complimentary meal vouchers for guests. The bar offers a selection of drinks, and the kitchen can accommodate special diet menus upon request.

Wellness & Recreation

The on-site spa provides therapies that combine Western and Eastern techniques, including massage treatments and full-body packages. An outdoor swimming pool overlooks the forest, and the fitness centre is open to all guests. The Serai resort also offers guided mountain bike trails, nature walks, and birdwatching sessions, plus a games room with billiards and board games.

Location & Activities

Serai Bandipur is located 3 km from Bandipur National Park, giving guests direct access to jeep safaris and wildlife viewing. Nearby attractions include the Kabini River and Himavad Gopalaswamy Temple. The property also features conference facilities for up to 70 guests, suitable for business events.

Family & Additional Services

Families staying at the Serai Bandipur resort can use the kids' pool, indoor play area, and board games available. Children's meals are served in the restaurant, and the hotel provides a 24-hour front desk for luggage storage and laundry. Airport shuttle and car hire can be arranged, and free public parking is provided.

  • Location: 3 km from Bandipur National Park, near Kabini River and Himavad Gopalaswamy Temple
  • Rooms: 24 luxurious residences with Nilgiris mountain views and private balcony
  • Dining: On-site restaurant with Indian, Chinese, European cuisine; complimentary meal vouchers for long stays
  • Wellness: Spa combining Western and Eastern therapies; outdoor pool; fitness centre
  • Activities: Guided mountain bike trails, nature walks, birdwatching, games room
  • Family: Kids' pool, indoor play area, board games, children's meals
  • Business: Conference facilities accommodating up to 70 guests
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 14:00-23:59
until 11:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in public areas for free.
Other information
Breakfast
A full breakfast is served at the price of INR 900.0 per person. 
Children & extra beds
Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Building
Number of rooms:23
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Rooms and availability

Superior Courtyard
  • Room size:

    42 m²

  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed
  • Shower
  • Balcony
The Residence
  • Room size:

    68 m²

  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed and 1 Single bed
  • Bathtub
  • Balcony
Log Hut
  • Room size:

    50 m²

  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed
  • Shower
  • Bathtub
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Facilities

Main facilities

Free Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi in public areas

Free parking
24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Babysitting
Swimming pool

Outdoor swimming pool

Air conditioning
Facilities for kids

Game room

Children's play area

Children's pool

Children's menu

Private beach

Sun loungers

Beach umbrellas

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre
  • Cycling
  • Billiard tables
  • Archery

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Car hire
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Dinner
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Business centre
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities

Children

  • Board games
  • Children's menu
  • Children's pool
  • Children's play area
  • Game room

Spa & Leisure

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Sun loungers
  • Garden area
  • BBQ facilities
  • Spa & wellness centre
  • Back massage
  • Head massage
  • Full body massage
  • Foot massage
  • Pool with view

Room view

  • Courtyard view
  • Mountain view

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Mini-bar
  • Sitting area
  • Patio
  • Garden furniture
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Parquet floor
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Essential information about The Serai Bandipur

💵 Lowest room price 21170 INR
📏 Distance to centre 3.2 km
✈️ Distance to airport 63.9 km
🧳 Nearest airport Mysore, MYQ

Location

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