Sterling Ooty Fern Hill
Sterling Ooty Fern Hill offers 9 room types, ranging from 20 m2 to 84 m2. Nightly room prices range from 6,181 to 25,527 INR. Book your stay directly through H5star.
What Defines Sterling Ooty Fern Hill
175-room mountain resort
The property has 175 rooms in a hillside resort setting in Ooty’s Fern Hill area.
Apartment-style family accommodation
Accommodation includes Classic rooms, Studio rooms, One-Bedroom units and Two-Bedroom apartments, with some units accommodating up to six guests.
Valley-view balconies
Some rooms have balconies overlooking the valley, while others face gardens or the surrounding hillsides.
Three distinct dining venues
The Fern is the multi-cuisine restaurant, Tall Tales serves high tea and day-long snacks, and Sterling Local operates as a restobar.
Subuthi spa and thermal facilities
The Subuthi spa offers massage services, with steam room and sauna facilities also available.
Outdoor swimming pool
The resort has an outdoor pool.
Activity-led family recreation
Verified activities include archery, badminton, table tennis, darts, billiards, board games, karaoke, cooking classes, evening entertainment and a holiday activity centre.
Large conference capacity
The Conference Hall accommodates up to 400 people, while Wellington Hall accommodates up to 200.
In-house organic garden
An organic garden on the property supplies fresh produce.
Close to Ooty landmarks
Lady Canning’s Seat and the Second World War Memorial Pillar are within a 10-minute walk; Ooty Lake is about 1.1 miles away and the Government Botanical Garden about 2.2 miles away.
Featured Facilities at Sterling Ooty Fern Hill
- Free Parking
- Massage services
- Parking
- Pets allowed
- Restaurant
- Spa/wellness center
Which Type of Stay Is It Best For?
Sterling Ooty Fern Hill is especially well suited to couples and family stays, with less tailored support for families.
Couples can combine hillside surroundings with rooms featuring balconies and valley views, private in-room dining, massage treatments, and access to a steam room and sauna for a quieter, more intimate stay.
- ✓Room service
- ✓Wine/champagne
- ✓Evening entertainment
- ✓Garden
- ✓Live music/performance
- ✓Outdoor fireplace
- ✓Terrace
- ✓Themed dinner nights
- ✓Concierge service
- ✓Cooking class
- ✓Happy hour
- ✓Outdoor furniture
- ✓Tour/class on local culture
- ✓Walking tours
- ✓Food delivered to guest room
- ✓Karaoke
- ✓Tour desk
Wellness stays centre on the Subuthi spa, massage services, steam room and sauna, with the elevated garden setting and open-air leisure spaces adding opportunities to slow down between treatments.
- ✓Steam room
- ✓Badminton equipment
- ✓Fruits
- ✓Lockers
- ✓Special diet menus - on request
Families have access to One-Bedroom and Two-Bedroom accommodation, units for up to six guests, a kids’ club or play area, playground, board games, and a holiday activity centre.
- ✓Family rooms
- ✓Kids' club
- ✓Children's playground
- ✓Board games/puzzles
- ✓Games room
- ✓Indoor play area
- ✓Kid meals
- ✓Kid-friendly buffet
- ✓BBQ facilities
- ✓Entertainment staff
- ✓Picnic area
- ✓Billiards
- ✓Kids' outdoor play equipment
- ✓Table tennis
Business and event stays benefit from a Conference Hall for up to 400 people, Wellington Hall for up to 200, a business centre, reception and ballroom facilities, and photocopying and fax services.
- ✓Business center
- ✓Meeting/banquet facilities
- ✓Airport pick up
- ✓Airport shuttle
- ✓Luggage storage
- ✓Shuttle service
- ✓Airport drop off
- ✓Breakfast takeaway containers
- ✓Car hire
- ✓Dry cleaning
- ✓Free WiFi
- ✓Ironing service
- ✓Packed lunches
- ✓Safety deposit box
Rooms & Rates at Sterling Ooty Fern Hill
Check rates and availability for all rooms at Sterling Ooty Fern Hill, then book securely with H5star.
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A Functional Hillside Resort Framed by Gardens
Large-Scale Mountain Resort Planning
The property is organised as a substantial hillside resort rather than a boutique hotel, bringing together guest accommodation, landscaped common areas, dining venues, recreation rooms, banquet spaces and terraces.
Landscaped Grounds and Open-Air Gathering
Gardens, terraces, picnic areas and a barbecue grill shape the shared outdoor environment, while bonfire evenings, entertainment staff and structured holiday programming give the resort a distinctly activity-led character.
Valley Balconies and Flexible Family Layouts
From Studios to Two-Bedroom Apartments
The accommodation mix ranges from Classic and Studio rooms to One-Bedroom units and Two-Bedroom apartments, creating different layouts for couples, small families and larger multi-generational groups.
Views Across Gardens, Hillsides and the Valley
Room positioning provides a choice of outlooks, including garden and hillside views, while selected rooms extend the living experience outdoors through balconies facing the valley.
Practical In-Room Dining Support
Selected accommodation includes dining areas or tables, and room service is available around the clock. Private in-room dining, packed lunches and food delivery add flexibility for family routines and quieter stays.
Multi-Cuisine Meals, High Tea and Local Drinks
The Fern’s Full-Service Dining
The Fern is the principal in-house restaurant, serving a multi-cuisine menu with local delicacies. It anchors the resort’s main meal service and also supports banquet and event dining.
Tall Tales for Tea and Daytime Snacks
Tall Tales functions as a coffee shop and café, with high tea and day-long snacking providing a lighter alternative to the main restaurant’s full meals.
Sterling Local and In-Room Options
Sterling Local adds a restobar format for drinks and socialising. Additional dining services include room service, special-diet menus on request, packed lunches and delivery to guest accommodation.
Mountain Gardens, Terraces and an Outdoor Pool
Outdoor Swimming in a Hillside Setting
An outdoor pool forms part of the resort’s leisure facilities, complementing the elevated mountain environment and providing a dedicated water-based recreation option.
Gardens, Picnic Areas and Terraces
The grounds include landscaped gardens, terraces and a picnic area, with a barbecue grill and open-air spaces supporting informal gatherings, family recreation and group stays.
Structured Outdoor and Indoor Recreation
Guests can move between open-air leisure areas and indoor activity spaces for archery, badminton, table tennis, darts, billiards, board games, karaoke, cooking classes and evening entertainment.
Subuthi Spa, Sauna and Activity-Centred Recreation
Massage and Thermal Relaxation
Subuthi provides the resort’s spa programme, supported by massage services, a steam room and a sauna. The facilities combine treatment-based relaxation with thermal experiences in the hillside resort setting.
A Broad Leisure Programme
The property includes a fitness offering, game room access, a kids’ play area, playground, holiday activity centre, cooking classes, karaoke and evening entertainment, creating a substantial programme beyond the rooms.
Event and Practical Resort Infrastructure
Facilities include a business centre, meeting and banquet spaces, reception hall, ballroom, travel desk, concierge, gift shop, laundry, baggage storage, car rental, airport shuttle and on-call doctor.
Fern Hill Views Near Ooty’s Scenic Landmarks
A Quieter Hillside District
Fern Hill is a hillside area of Ooty associated with viewpoints, tea-estate scenery, temples and local residential streets. The setting is quieter than a purely central tourist enclave while remaining connected by road.
Nearby Viewpoints and Heritage Landmarks
Lady Canning’s Seat and the Second World War Memorial Pillar are within a 10-minute walk. Nearby local landmarks also include Muniswarar Temple, Diyanamyam Mutt, Masjidhe Kasim Sunnath Jamath and Sri Muthumaari Amman Thiru kovil.
Tea Estate, Toy Train and Railway Access
Tea Estate Ooty is about 0.5 km away, a Toy Train viewpoint about 0.54 km away and Fernhill Railway Station around 2.0 km away. Ooty Lake and the Government Botanical Garden are also within practical driving distance.
What's near Sterling Ooty Fern Hill?
Sentiment analysis
| Category | Score | Guest Sentiment |
|---|---|---|
| Cleanliness | 8.66 | Negative sentiments regarding maintenance and cleanliness issues were mentioned. |
| Service | 9.63 | Inconsistencies in service quality were noted, although some staff were praised. |
| Location | 10 | Location received positive feedback for being convenient. |
| Room Quality | 8.17 | Room quality was criticized for being run down and lacking basic functionality. |
| Amenities | 8.62 | Amenities were lacking due to reports of power cuts and missing facilities. |
| Value for Money | 7.65 | Guests felt the property did not meet value expectations. |
| Food and Beverage | 9.61 | Dining staff received compliments, indicating good food and beverage service. |
| Overall Experience | 9.66 | General sentiment was mixed; many enjoyed their stay but faced multiple issues. |
Sterling Ooty Fern Hill Compared With Other 5-Star Hotels in Ooty
See how Sterling Ooty Fern Hill compares with other 5-star hotels in Ooty across room size, price and stay scores.
| Metric | Sterling Ooty Fern Hill | 5-Star Ooty Average | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest nightly room price | 6 181 INR | 12 996 INR | Below average |
| Guest Rating | 9.0 | 9.4 | — |
| Reviews | 850 | 682 | — |
| Couples Score | 10.0 | 9.7 | — |
| Wellness Score | 8.0 | 9.0 | — |
| Families Score | 10.0 | 9.4 | — |
| Business Score | 10.0 | 9.6 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many room types does Sterling Ooty Fern Hill offer?
Sterling Ooty Fern Hill offers 9 room types.
What is the price range for rooms at Sterling Ooty Fern Hill?
Room prices range from 6,181 – 25,527 INR per night.
What is the average nightly price at Sterling Ooty Fern Hill?
The average nightly room price is 13,969 INR.
What are the room sizes at Sterling Ooty Fern Hill?
Room sizes range from 20 m2 to 84 m2.
What is the most affordable room at Sterling Ooty Fern Hill?
The most affordable room at Sterling Ooty Fern Hill is Classic Room, with prices from 5 250 INR per night.
What type of stay is Sterling Ooty Fern Hill best suited for?
Sterling Ooty Fern Hill is especially well suited to couples and family stays, with less tailored support for families.
What facilities does Sterling Ooty Fern Hill offer?
Sterling Ooty Fern Hill offers a selection of facilities and services for a comfortable stay.
Can I book Sterling Ooty Fern Hill through H5star?
Yes. You can check live room rates and availability and book your stay directly through H5star.
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