Taj Madikeri Resort & Spa, Coorg

Just returned from a 4 day trip to Taj Madikeri, Coorg. We had a great time. Truly felt immersed in nature while enjoying fabulous service. Wanted to specifically call out a few folks that made our stay particularly enjoyable: Chef Swarup: Amazing personal service. Was always ready with great recommendations and made so many things for us that were not on the menu but we were craving. Amazing that his team was able to do this despite it being a long weekend Shiva: Great job with the housekeeping Samir: Waitstaff at the FernTree restaurant. Was so attentive and genuinely passionate about service. Pradhan and Nitin: The naturalists took us on superb treks/walks. One of the highlights of our trip.

An absolute gem of a property. A true ultra-luxury resort perfect to relax, unwind, and experience exceptional hospitality. As a regular traveler, I can confidently say that Taj Madikeri lives up to the brand's legendary reputation. We recently stayed here for three nights with our 10-year-old child and 2-year-old toddler. The entire property feels dreamy, nestled beautifully in the misty mountains. The Room (Premium Villa 103) The resort features 65 villas spread across the hillside. The premium villas sit at the top, while pool villas and presidential suites occupy the lower areas. We stayed in Premium Villa 103, which was conveniently close to the lobby. Layout: The villa is incredibly spacious, featuring two large dedicated seating areas—one by the fireplace and another for dining. The staff happily assists with lighting the fireplace whenever requested. Bathroom: Large and luxurious, complete with a bathtub and a separate walk-in shower area. The View: Waking up to views of green mountain peaks directly from the bed was spectacular. It rained heavily during our arrival, creating a magical atmosphere the next morning where clouds and fog literally drifted into the room when we opened the door. Note for Parents: Because the property is perched on a hilltop, you do need to keep a close eye on toddlers at all times. Exceptional Service & Staff The service here defines ultra-luxury. Housekeeping, room service, and in-room dining requests were consistently fulfilled within 10 to 15 minutes. Every single staff member we encountered was humble, polite, and eager to help. Special Thanks: A huge thank you to Mr. Avinash (Housekeeping Supervisor) for personally looking after our comfort, and to Mr. Pranab and Mr. Vishal for their warmth. Efficient Buggy Service Despite the resort being near full capacity, we never faced delays. We always received a buggy within 10 minutes. The drivers were incredibly courteous. It was great to see them utilizing a modern fleet, including modified Tata Punch EV cars and Tata Gypsy vehicles. Culinary Highlights The resort features four distinct restaurants. Ferntree (24-Hour Dining): This is where the daily breakfast buffet is served. The restaurant is massive and managed the morning breakfast rush effortlessly. Do not miss their exceptional butter masala dosa and rava upma. Special gratitude to Chef Swarup and Chef Biju for taking personal care of our family and our little daughter. The Grill Restaurant: Located by the swimming pool, this spot offers a beautiful ambiance and mouth-watering tandoori dishes. A big thank you to Chef Sarthak for an incredible dinner experience. Resort Amenities & Property Tour This property is massive—a single day is honestly not enough to explore it fully. Upon our request, the team kindly arranged a private property tour (which isn't usually standard). We discovered that the resort grows 80% of its vegetables organically on-site and produces nearly 800 liters of pure honey. They also house a green house, a strawberry farm, and a medicinal plant garden. The views from both the lobby and the swimming pool area are absolutely mesmerizing. Special Acknowledgments: Deepest thanks to Mr. Peter James for coordinating everything flawlessly from before our arrival until our departure. We also extend our sincere thanks to the General Manager, Mr. Vijay Chandran, for his leadership, and wish him the absolute best in his recent appointment. Areas for Improvement While our stay was magical, a couple of points prevented it from being absolutely flawless: Water Temperature Fluctuations: While there was plenty of hot water, the shower temperature fluctuated wildly between freezing cold and scalding hot with no middle ground. This made bathing quite challenging, especially for our toddler. Despite the engineering team's efforts to fix it, the issue couldn't be resolved. This is unexpected for a luxury Taj property, and I hope management addresses it. Approach Road: The resort sits about 20–25 minutes (7-8 km) away from the main town. The connecting road is in urgent need of repair, with several sections in very poor condition.

We stayed here for three nights to celebrate my wife's birthday, and the team made it unforgettable. Tracia surprised us with an upgrade to the Presidential Suite, a wonderful gesture that made the occasion feel even more special. Priyo, Suman and Rajesh decorated our room with balloons and beautiful towel art, a thoughtful touch that made us feel truly celebrated. The service throughout our stay was excellent: warm, attentive and personal. On our last night we had a poolside barbecue under pleasant skies, and Chef Swarup and his team, Vishal and Jaydeep, outdid themselves. They curated a custom menu for us, and the Mutton Shahi Kebab, Dal Makhani and local Mutton Pulao were standouts. Set in the hills of Coorg, the resort gave us a peaceful escape and plenty of memories we'll treasure. Thank you to the entire Taj Madikeri team for making our celebration so special. We'll definitely be back!

Hospitality at its best…. You cannot go wrong with Taj…. Every moment was worth…. Mesmerizing view and super lay out of villas… coming to food… it was like perfection at its best…. Staff was too good…. Especially Chef Swarup was fantastic, just took care like a family also Sameer was too good and just served like giving out his best… on the whole all people were very helpful and courteous… keep it up team Taj Madikeri…!!!

We had a wonderful stay at Taj Madikeri. The property is beautiful, peaceful and extremely well maintained, and the overall hospitality was excellent. From dining and room service to the buggy service, pool team and other staff, most of the team went out of their way to make our stay comfortable and memorable. A special mention to Nishant (the chef), Sonu, Moulish and Mogi — they were exceptionally warm, helpful and attentive throughout our stay. Their willingness to assist and genuine warmth truly reflected the Taj culture of hospitality. We were also fortunate to interact with the newly appointed General Manager, Mr. Vijay, who was extremely kind, approachable and knowledgeable. What stood out was how genuinely he enjoys interacting with guests. He shared interesting anecdotes and experiences from his years in the hospitality industry, which made our conversations particularly engaging. He truly embodies the values and culture that one associates with Taj. Overall, we had a lovely experience at Taj Madikeri and would happily return, especially because of the beautiful property and the many wonderful members of the team who made our stay special