The hill station of Ooty is one of the major tourist destination in the southern part of the country. Known for its spellbinding tea estates and large cover of deciduous forests, Ooty is a preferred choice for a large number of newlyweds and offbeat tourists looking for a quiet getaway. The jungle areas, a little at the outskirts is also famous for trying several adventure activities. But, a tour of Ooty can only be called complete when there are some amazing places to stay. Let’s take a look at some of the finest ones in the hill station.
There are several luxury hotels and resorts in Ooty, one of south India’s most loved hill stations. These range from heritage properties for the history buffs and farm-stays for the nature lovers. You can request your travel operators to include a stay at these fine stays in your Ooty local tour packages. Here are the five best accommodations in and around Ooty to pick from.
King’s Cliff – Located at the top of the Strawberry Hill, this resort combines beautiful sights and its tradition that is enchanting. Placed in a renewed English-era bungalow, it’s eight bedrooms with vintage ornamentation, wood-panelled interiors and hearths is just splendid to watch. The Earl’s Secret restaurant serves some amazing Oriental, Indian and Continental culinary delights.
Destiny the Farmstay – Located in the perfect Avalanche hill area, this farm-cum-guesthouse has 25 cottage style bedrooms with fireplaces and wooden floors. It is also well-equipped to help guests explore the outside. There are tours to familiarise invitees with tea harvesting, as well as overnight hiking and nature walks, camping, rappelling and rock climbing activities along the in the hillsides. For people who would like to just relax, the Unwind Spa provides beauty treatments and massages.
Sinclair’s Retreat – Located on the outskirts of the visitor center in Ooty, this hotel consists of 79 rooms and suites, as well as two villas that are super comfortable. The pick of the lot is the Nilgiri Suite package, which includes personal verandahs with breathtaking views of the woods. The resort has three dining choices; a cafe called Portico, a Spanish designed pub called Alto Espirito, as well as a multi-food eatery called Pine ‘n’ Petals. The health spa supplies a wide selection of skincare remedies and treatments, health spa and an indoor place for children.
Welcomheritage Ferrnhills Royale Palace – Erstwhile, the home to the Wodeyars, the noble family of Mysore, this high-end resort is spread across 50 acres of landscapes, lawns and woods. While the wood-paneling, high ceilings, working fireplaces and vintage furniture gives a finishing touch to the great environment assembled in 1844, there are also several verandahs overlooking the private gardens. The Curry and Rice restaurant specialises in reduced calorie foods delicacies, while the Fox Hunt pub provides an excellent variety of beverages.
Savoy Hotel – The Savoy is among the oldest resorts in Ooty, with elements dating back to the mid 19th century. Large bungalows are set around an attractive lawned backyard, the quite bedrooms have log fires, spacious bathrooms and large windows. Employees are effective and contemporary amenities incorporate a pub, an ayurveda center, wireless local area network, and an outstanding multi-cuisine dining area.
