Announcement
On 9 July 2026, The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts announced the unveiling of The Leela Coorg Forest Sanctuary, the new identity for its recently acquired retreat in Coorg, Karnataka. The sanctuary is set within 76 acres of ancient Western Ghats forest, coffee plantations and rich biodiversity.
Property Overview
The IGBC Platinum‑certified resort comprises 71 villas – including duplex, family and private‑pool configurations – and a four‑bedroom Sunbeam Presidential Villa that serves as the signature residence. The architecture blends contemporary design with Kodava heritage, local craftsmanship and the rhythms of the forest.
Guest Experiences
Guests can partake in guided forest walks, plantation trails, bird‑watching, waterfall explorations, cycling routes and stargazing. Dining options feature Luma, a lake‑front all‑day restaurant focused on seasonal ingredients, Zen offering refined Pan‑Asian cuisine, The Cellar, and 92 Degrees which showcases Coorg’s coffee heritage. The Estate to Brew journey combines estate walks, curated tastings and storytelling about the region’s coffee culture.
Wellness & Amenities
A 27,000‑square‑foot wellness centre, branded Aujasya by The Leela, provides indoor and outdoor treatment spaces, a Vinyasa Yoga Deck overlooking a seven‑acre lake, personalized therapies, yoga, mindfulness and nature‑inspired rituals. The property also includes a private helipad for seamless guest access.
Strategic Significance
CEO Anuraag Bhatnagar described the sanctuary as a milestone in the brand’s four‑decade journey, emphasizing that luxury experiences rooted in the destination’s character are central to The Leela’s expansion across India’s premier leisure locations.
Corporate Context
The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts is India’s largest institutionally owned pure‑play luxury hospitality brand, backed by the Brookfield Group, with a portfolio of 15 award‑winning hotels and resorts and a pipeline that brings the total to 24 hotels operating or under development in key gateway cities and marquee leisure destinations. The brand was ranked #2 globally in the Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2026, following #1 rankings in 2020 and 2021 and Top‑3 placements in 2023 and 2024.