Located in Ooty's historic district, Sinclairs Retreat offers garden grounds and a free breakfast buffet. Families enjoy the playground and billiards table, while in-room WiFi keeps everyone connected. The multilingual staff is ready to assist with any needs during the stay.
Located in Ootacamund, Sinclairs Retreat Ooty is in the entertainment district and near a train station. Raj Bhavan and Raj Bhawan are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Mudumalai National Park and Mudumalai National Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Wax World and Government Botanical Gardens. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like mountain biking and other activities like safari tours. Visit our Ooty travel guide
Gorishola Road, Ootacamund, Tamil Nadu, 643 001
What's nearby
Government Botanical Gardens
4 min drive - 2.5 km
Ooty Rose Garden
4 min drive - 2.1 km
Diyanamyam Mutt
4 min drive - 2.5 km
Union Church
4 min drive - 2.8 km
Muniswarar Temple
4 min drive - 2.1 km
Getting around
Kateri Station
33 min drive
Restaurants
Blooming Garden Cafe
8 min drive
Preethi Palace Hotel
6 min drive
The Planters Paradise
6 min drive
The Tea Factory
5 min walk
Adyar Anandha Bhavan
6 min drive
About this property
Sinclairs Retreat Ooty
Family-friendly hotel in the entertainment district
You can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe at Sinclairs Retreat Ooty. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 50+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities, such as a garden and a playground.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
Free self-parking
Motorhome/coach/lorry parking, airport pick-up service (surcharge) and a billiards/pool table
A front desk safe, concierge services and bike parking
Room features
All 81 rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
Heating and ceiling fans
Separate baths/showers, bidets and free toiletries
32-inch LCD TVs with satellite channels
LED light bulbs, electric kettles and daily housekeeping
Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Couples/private dining
Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of INR 1,300; reservation required
Snack bar/deli
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Billiards/pool table
Free children's club
Gym
Library
Playground
Family friendly
Arcade/game room
Free children's club
Playground
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Separate bedroom
Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
Gift shop/newsstand
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Concierge services
Housekeeping (daily)
Proposal/romance packages
Tour and ticket assistance
Turndown service
Wedding services
Business services
4 meeting rooms
Business centre
Conference centre (5,195 square foot of space)
Outdoors
Garden
In the mountains
Picnic area
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Accessible airport shuttle
Lift (140 centimetre wide door)
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
More
1 building
4 floors
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Ballroom
Banquet hall
Built in 2015
Designated smoking areas
Vegetarian breakfast available
Vegetarian dining options
Room amenities
Bedroom
Blackout drapes
Premium bedding
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bathroom
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hair dryer (on request)
Separate bathtub and shower
Shampoo
Slippers
Toilet paper
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Towels provided
Entertainment
32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Limited room service
More
Ceiling fan
Desk
Heating
Iron/ironing board on request
LED lighting
Phone
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
To register at this property, guests who are Indian citizens must provide a valid photo identity card issued by the Government of India; travelers who are not citizens of India must present a valid passport and visa.
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for INR 1800.0 per day.
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
Airport shuttle fee: INR 7000 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 4)
Rollaway bed fee: INR 1800.0 per day
Hosted evening meal: INR 1300
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
We should mention
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Construction is underway at a neighbouring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
How much does it cost to stay at Sinclairs Retreat Ooty?
As of 18 Mar, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sinclairs Retreat Ooty on 19 Mar, 2026 start from S$79, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Sinclairs Retreat Ooty?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Sinclairs Retreat Ooty?
Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at Sinclairs Retreat Ooty?
Checkout is at 10 AM.
Does Sinclairs Retreat Ooty provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's a shuttle from the airport to the hotel. A fee of INR 7000 per vehicle applies.
Where is Sinclairs Retreat Ooty located?
This family-friendly Ootacamund hotel is located in the mountains, within 2 mi (3 km) of Wax World and Muniswarar Temple. Ooty Rose Garden and Government Botanical Gardens are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Sinclairs Retreat Ooty Reviews
6.4
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When I checked in the room had prior guest’s trash and the bed and bathroom smelled terrible. The couch had blood stains. Gave my laundry to be cleaned and it came back stinking like urine. The food was also bad.
Vandana
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Verified
2/10 Terrible
Rajesh
15 Dec, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
I wanted to tell the cons. first
1.) Property is away from ooty town. You need ken vehicle
2.) You cant have outside food, you will be forced to eat hotel food, there are no any varieties and very pathetic taste and dishes. I will give 2/10 for food and its overpriced
3.) The road to this hotel from ootty is in pathetic condition
4.) Room service and e evrything closes by 10 so if you have party with friends and want something..no options as no outside food and no inside
View from the room is amazing , but the when we opened the washroom door there was a strange awful odor in the washroom, the in room dining menu sucks it’s barely any menu … the breakfast was good with so many options …. The staff were great in greeting , but the room lacks so many amenities, no iron , no hot water 24/7 , no fridge , on some occasions our room service was horrible we had to call like 3 times to enquire about the order ….. it’s barely a 3 star resort …..
Pleasant stay , we enjoyed. Most important highlight was friendliness of all the staff. Clean and luxurious room. Food is nice with little variety to offer.
Hotels.com should not advertise this hotel. Services are very limited. Place is not 1.6 Km from Ooty center. It is nearly 7 KM. Maps does have the right direction. I think i should be refunded part of my cost. Would not recommend to friends.
The property looks very pretty and has a nice view of the city. sadly our stay was a bit disappointing as we had chosen this hotel due to it having a spa. they never advised in advance that the spa was closed for renovation. so we payed a much higher price for a hotel that had no spa or internet.
the internet did not work during our entire stay. considering some of the phones did not get a signal at the property, that mean being out of touch and not being able to research places to see.
so overall a disappointing stay. the only bright side is that the staff was very nice.
in the future the hotel SHOULD list on it's website that it's spa is not working. honestly if we had been not as nice customers we would have had a fit over the false advertising.
The stay was excellent but few suggestions. They are lacking hair dryers in each room, they should have lights in cupboards. The kettles were not properly cleaned.
The Worst Ever Stay in My Life... Its the Worst Hotel in the Entire Ooty
I had been stayed in this hotel from 28.05.2019 to 30.05.2019. The Rooms are very dirty, washrooms are looks like pubic toilets. No cleanliness in the entire hotel, the entire hotel looks like a cost cutting museum. The Restaurant is the worst part of the hotel, F&B manager Mr. Andrew is arrogant & have no command on the daily upkeep & cleanliness of the hotel. Overall its the worst ever stay in my life. Dont book this Hotel .
Great staff. Great location. Bathtub had no shower curtain. Breakfast was great. Property manager was responsive to our requests.
NT
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Verified
8/10 Good
Naresh
15 May, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Visit at Sinclairs Retreat.
Areas of improvement: food menu options, Internet was pretty bad in the hotel. And the hotel needs to have more directions to the hotel.
Elevation and the gardens in the resort were wonderful.
Excellent location. Overpriced and the rooms need so much attention. For the price, not worthy. Service is really good and so is the food. Overall experience was good. Hope they seriously upgrade the rooms as they are really dull.
It was really a bad experience staying at Sinclairs.firstly the reception guy was unable to find the expedia voucher received from expedia.We waited for an hour before we could check in.On entering the room the bedsheets were all dirty and old.The pillow was too soft without any proper material in it .There were very less sockets and that too not working.The bathroom was quite small.Also to add was the disapoointing breakfast.
It was a 2 star property at the rate of 4 star.
Really a first time bad experience through Expedia.
This hotel only looks good on the outside. Inside it’s crap and dirty. Beds are in horrible condition. Bathrooms are pathetic. Sinks only give u hot water and no warm water. When u shower, water leaks into the toilet and no soap holders. Hallways smell like toilet. One of the pathetic experience for me ever after paying 100$ a night.
Propreté douteuse, réservation pour une chambre de luxe au final une chambre sale, salle de bain pas propre, linge de toilette gris et abattant des toilettes cassé
Have stayed in this hotel before in 2015. The standard has gone down since. Bed linen and towels has long passed it's use by date. Shame because the location is excellent. In need of urgent refurbishment.