India: The Leela Palaces acquired a 76-acre nature resort near Madikeri in the South Indian state of Karnataka, reopening as The Leela Coorg Forest Sanctuary later this year.
The resort offers 71 villas with 19 more planned. A four-bedroom presidential villa offers a private pool and integrated wellness facilities.
The IGBC Platinum-certified resort also features four dining locations with regional and global cuisine alongside bean-to-cup coffee experiences.
Amenities include a 27,000 square foot wellness centre, seven-acre lake, and private helipad. The Leela said its new property’s wellness and nature experiences alongside its dining profile made the resort an attractive investment.
“We invest in destinations with cultural and ecological value, and Coorg strengthens our presence in South India while advancing our strategy of building a balanced portfolio across India’s most iconic landscapes,” The Leela CEO Anuraag Bhatnagar said. “The Leela Coorg Forest Sanctuary offers a rare synthesis of wilderness, wellness and warmth of true Indian luxury for travellers who seek space, stillness and a genuine connection to nature.”
The property will integrate The Leela’s brand and service standards over the next months before formally becoming The Leela Coorg Forest Sanctuary.
In the next three years, The Leela will expand to 24 properties with nine additional hotels in its pipeline.
Highlights:
- The Leela Palaces has acquired a 76-acre nature resort near Madikeri in Karnataka, set to open as The Leela Coorg Forest Sanctuary.
- The property currently offers 71 villas with 19 more planned, including a four-bedroom presidential villa with private pool and integrated wellness facilities.
- Amenities include a 27,000 square foot wellness centre, a seven-acre lake, a private helipad and four dining venues.
- The Leela chief executive Anuraag Bhatnagar stated Coorg strengthens the brand’s presence in South India and advances its strategy of building a portfolio across India’s iconic landscapes.
- The property will integrate The Leela’s brand and service standards over the coming months, with the company planning to expand to 24 properties through nine hotels over the next three years.
