Travellers’ Choice 2026

Ooty, Tamil Nadu

Sinclairs Ooty

Name: Sinclairs Ooty
Telephone: 1800 120 267 000

Stunning views from the highest point in South India.

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Dining Venues

Event Spaces

Amenities

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The Property

Overview

Enveloped by clouds at 8,000 feet, and situated exactly where the 'Queen of the Nilgiris' was discovered, Sinclairs Ooty is the highest located resort in South India. Far away from the crowd, the resort commands a majestic view of the Ooty valley and the Blue Mountains, with pristine forests interspersed with eucalyptus trees on the other side. It is an ideal getaway to beat the heat of the plains, for honeymooners and those in search of tranquil surroundings. The resort offers rooms and suites, a multicuisine restaurant overlooking the landscaped lawns, a Spanish bar, and an entertainment area with indoor games and a fitness centre.

Heritage

Part of the Sinclairs group since 1995, in the hill station British administrator John Sullivan established in 1819 and developed into the summer capital of the Madras Presidency.

Amenities

Free Wi-Fi
Health Club & Gym
Coffee Shop
Souvenir Shop
Travel Arrangements
Library
Car Park
Laundry
Bar
Viewing Gallery
Car Rental & Sightseeing
Beautiful Three-Level Garden
Multicuisine Restaurant
Tic Tac Toe Entertainment Zone
Business Centre
Bonfire
Elevator
Express Check-In/Check-Out
Smoking Area
Children's Playground
Room Service
Sightseeing Tours

Where You Stay

Rooms & Suites

Every room at Sinclairs Ooty, with the detail to choose between them.

Deluxe Room

20 m² · 210 sq ft

Check-in 12 noon · Check-out 10 am

Pine and eucalyptus trees frame the outlook from this forest-facing room. A writing desk and en suite bathroom with a hot shower provide a comfortable base for days exploring Ooty and evenings back at the hotel.

In your room

Queen and twin beds
En-suite bathroom
Hot & cold shower
Writing desk

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Premier Room

20 m² · 210 sq ft

Check-in 12 noon · Check-out 10 am

Looking towards the gardens, Ooty valley and the Blue Mountains, the Premier Room makes the scenery part of your stay. A writing desk and en suite shower complete a comfortable space to return to after sightseeing.

In your room

Queen and twin beds
En-suite bathroom
Hot & cold shower
Writing desk

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Superior Room

25 m² · 273 sq ft

Check-in 12 noon · Check-out 10 am

Enjoy extra space and an outlook over the pine forest. With a queen-size bed, writing desk and en suite bathroom, the Superior Room is a welcoming choice for guests who prefer a little more room to settle in.

In your room

Queen bed
En-suite bathroom
Hot & cold shower
Writing desk

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Deluxe Suite

37 m² · 397 sq ft

Check-in 12 noon · Check-out 10 am

Views towards the Blue Mountains and Ooty valley accompany a room with space to relax over a meal or a conversation. The Deluxe Suite includes a queen-size bed, sofa seating, a dining table and an attached bathroom.

In your room

Queen bed
En-suite bathroom
Hot & cold shower
Sofa seating
Dining table

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Nilgiri Suite

83 m² · 890 sq ft

Check-in 12 noon · Check-out 10 am

A private forest-facing deck is the highlight of the Nilgiri Suite. Inside, a queen-size bed, sofa seating and dining table give you plenty of space to spend time together, making it a welcoming choice for a longer escape.

In your room

Queen bed
En-suite bathroom
Hot & cold shower
Private sit-out
Sofa seating
Dining table

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Restaurants & Bars

Dining at Sinclairs Ooty

Signature venues for every hour of the day, from a fresh multi-cuisine table to an evening drink with a view.

Pine n' Petals

Located on the lobby level of the hotel, this multicuisine restaurant offers a varied selection for breakfast, lunch and dinner in a cozy ambience with family-friendly, warm service.

Opening hours 7:30 am – 10:30 pm

Alto Espirito

A stylish Spanish bar with catchy Spanish tunes, delectable Spanish snacks and dapper cocktails.

Opening hours 11 am – 10:30 pm

Weddings

Weddings at Sinclairs Ooty

At 8,000 feet, with the Blue Mountains as a backdrop, Sinclairs Ooty is the highest wedding venue in South India — a setting built for a hilltop ceremony as much as a candlelit reception.

The Regal Room seats up to 120 guests
Outdoor ceremony on the Main Lawn
Dedicated haldi, mehendi and sangeet arrangements
Nilgiri Suite for the newlyweds

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Meetings & Events

Meetings & Conferences at Sinclairs Ooty

The Regal Room, Windsor Hall and Summit Hall give Sinclairs Ooty three conference spaces at 8,000 feet — a genuine escape for offsites, with the Blue Mountains in view from every window.

Venues

3,870

Sq Ft

120

Max Guests

The Regal Room seats up to 120 guests theatre-style
Windsor Hall and Summit Hall for smaller groups
Business Centre and Tic Tac Toe entertainment zone for downtime
In-house catering for working meals

The Regal Room2,200 sq ft · 120 guests
The Windsor Hall1,140 sq ft · 70 guests
The Summit Hall530 sq ft · 30 guests

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In Pictures

Gallery

The facade, the grounds, the lounges — a closer look at Sinclairs Ooty.

Nearby

Explore Ooty

What the Sinclairs Ooty team sends guests out to see, in the order they recommend it. Distances and times are by road, estimated from the hotel.

Nilgiri Mountain Railway
The 1908 rack railway from Mettupalayam, a UNESCO site.
under 1 km · about 5 min
Dolphin's Nose
A cliff over the Catherine Falls gorge, out past Coonoor.
30 km · about 1 hr 5 min
Dodabetta
The highest peak in the Nilgiris at 8,650 ft, with a telescope house.
10 km · about 20 min
Botanical Gardens
Twenty-two hectares laid out in 1848, and the May flower show.
3 km · about 5 min
Tea Factory
Doddabetta’s working factory and tea museum, with tastings.
7 km · about 15 min
Ooty Lake
The 1824 boating lake, ten minutes below the town.
1 km · about 5 min
Coonoor
The quieter hill town down the line, for Sim’s Park and the tea slopes.
19 km · about 40 min
Charing Cross
The junction at the middle of town, and the start of the shopping streets.
1 km · about 5 min
Toda Villages
The barrel-vaulted huts of the Nilgiris’ first people, on the downs.
6 km · about 10 min
Pykara
A lake, a falls and a boathouse in the shola forest, north-west of town.
21 km · about 45 min
Honey & Bee Museum
A small museum on the Nilgiri bee, above the Botanical Gardens.
3 km · about 5 min
Government Museum
Nilgiri tribal craft and sculpture, on the Mysore road.
4 km · about 10 min
Lalit Kala Academy
Contemporary south Indian painting and sculpture, beside the museum.
4 km · about 10 min

Finding Us

Location & Contact

Location: 444 Gorishola Road, Next to Tea Factory, Ooty 643001, Tamil Nadu, India
Reservations: 1800 120 267 000
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444 Gorishola Road, Next to Tea Factory, Ooty 643001, Tamil Nadu, India

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