The Leela Coorg Forest Sanctuary - Madikeri

5-star forest sanctuary resort in Coorg with two private lakes and a 40 hectare coffee estate

Accommodation

The Leela Coorg Forest Sanctuary offers villas such as the Mistwood Pool Villa with a private pool and the Riverstone Villa with a jacuzzi. Each villa has a balcony with lounge chairs, a walk-in wardrobe, and a spacious shower area. Premium amenities include Ras Luxury bath products, a stocked minibar with artisanal non-alcoholic drinks, and complimentary homemade snacks.

Dining

Guests can dine at Bamboo Buzz, a restaurant built like a bee shape overlooking two lakes, serving Asian cuisine with halal, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options. Twisted Basil offers a 7-course themed plant-based menu with a private dining pod set on a water body. ZEN is a Pan-Asian restaurant with a floating-restaurant feel, managed by Chef Anshul.

Activities & Experiences

The resort has two man-made lakes where guests can kayak, fish, and take a nature walk around the water. Other activities include horse riding on the estate, a coffee experience at Madur Kappi with bean-to-cup sessions, and a mocktail-making class with a Chilli Mule. A 7 am yoga session on the yoga deck overlooks the lush landscape, and star-gazing sessions with naturalists are available.

Wellness & Spa

Viyoma Spa offers a range of treatments including Swedish massage, body wraps, facials, and a kids' spa menu with a therapist named Zoey. The spa has a sauna, steam room, jacuzzi, and a relaxation lounge with swings. Dr. Lathanjali leads the spa team, and guests have access to a fitness center, a hot tub, and a hammam.

Family & Pets

The Leela Coorg Forest Sanctuary has Funky Turtle, an indoor play area with a ball pool, games, books, and toys for children. An on-site pet zone allows guests to feed and interact with ducks, horses, goats, emus, and a 20-year-old tortoise. The resort is pet-friendly, offering pet bowls and baskets, and provides babysitting services on request.

• Location: 40 hectare forest sanctuary with two private lakes and coffee plantations, 10 km from Madikeri Fort
• Rooms: 5 villa types including Mistwood Pool Villa and Riverstone Villa with jacuzzi
• Dining: 3 signature restaurants - Bamboo Buzz, Twisted Basil, ZEN - with 7-course plant-based menu
• Activities: Kayaking, fishing, horse riding, coffee experience at Madur Kappi, yoga deck, star-gazing
• Wellness: Viyoma Spa with 15+ treatment rooms, sauna, steam, hammam, kids' spa menu
• Family: Funky Turtle indoor play area, pet zone with farm animals, babysitting service