About this property

Sitting on the top of Pasumalai Hill, Gateway Madurai stretches over 62 acres of peaceful landscaped gardens. It has an outdoor pool, tennis courts, and an Ayurvedic treatment center. Gateway Madurai enjoys beautiful views of the famous Meenakshi Temple, Madurai City, and Kodai Hills. It is 9.3 mi from Madurai Airport and a 15-minute drive from Madurai City Center. The spacious rooms feature either classic or modern interiors, all equipped with a satellite TV and a mini-bar. Most rooms have large bay windows with garden views. Private bathrooms come with a bathtub. (Bathtub only in suites) Day trips and car rentals can be arranged at the tour desk. Guests can also play table tennis and badminton, or make use of the business center. Laundry services are also available. Customized menu explained course by course by the Chef, who rustles up the gourmet delights in the studio kitchen at the Moon Deck, special celebratory cake cutting at the end along with a souvenir of the Moon Deck completes this unique and bespoke dining experience. Local and international dishes are served at VISTA restaurant. The charming Harvey's Lounge Bar offers imported liquors and a billiard table.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

    • Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

    • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Breakfast Info

    • Continental, Buffet

    • Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 twin bed
1 twin bed
1 twin bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
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Sustainability

This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
  • EarthCheck Certified
    EarthCheck Certified

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Svk
    India India
    Nice location and peaceful mind .Recommended for family stay
  • Angayarkanni
    United States United States
    All the staff are very friendly from reception till dropping us off at the train station. Special thanks to Eashwar Sir for making the stay special by letting us experience the Meenakshi Amman Darshanam moon deck, arranging cabs making sure every...
  • Prajakta
    India India
    The location of this property is amazing. It has a huge area and on top of the hill. One can get an amazing view of Madurai. The property is constantly visited by some friendly peacocks and that was the main highlight for me and my family. They...
  • Pramodkumar
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    Excellent service from the all staff specially by checking in and housekeeping team
  • Amit
    Singapore Singapore
    Very freindly staff, Ramakrishnan , Pandiar at front desk and Sudipta at the restaurant, they will really look after you very well.
  • Madhumita
    India India
    Great location. The place is on top of a hill so has a spectacular view of the city. There are plenty of gorgeous peacocks roaming around. The place is well maintained. They have hiking trails. The rooms were very big.
  • Richard
    Russia Russia
    This is a gem. The restaurant is for royalty, the rooms are beyond any expectations and the grounds are wonderful. It is a magical place to stay. The dbb package was amazing and provided a fantastic start to our trip.
  • Teresa
    United States United States
    Love this colonial, yet modern hotel. Dining room staff, are attentive with good memories of personal preferences. The food is very good. The room located with a decent view of the pool, was well stocked with amenities. Morning room service...
  • Sudha
    India India
    The garden around the hotel, view of Madurai and the location itself was beautiful. More than anything it was nostalgic moments for me and my brother because we have visited this property when it was with Madura Coates and my father was a finance...
  • Ellen
    United States United States
    We felt as though we had literally entered the gates of heaven. The campus is walkable, the foliage is sumptuous, and we felt blessed by peacocks roaming about, a sense of quiet history, and majestic views of the city, both day and night…...

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
  • Vista
    • Cuisine
      American • Chinese • Indian • Asian
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian

House rules

Gateway Madurai takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 6 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

7+ years
Extra bed upon request
Rs. 2,000 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that for security purpose all Indian guests are required to present a valid photo ID proof (Voter's ID, Driving License, Aadhar Card, any other ID with address approved by the Government of India. Pan Card is not acceptable). All international guests are required to present a valid passport and visa. For Indian guests, cash settlements of INR 25000 and above will require a pan card copy during check out.

Renovation work of the pool will be carried out from 22nd April 2025 to 15th June 2025. Another pool 5 minutes away from the property can be arranged upon request at the front desk.

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We speak Tamil language.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Gateway Madurai of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.