WelcomHeritage Fernhills Royal Palace

Hotels
6.5 (32 reviews)
Nilgiris, Ootacamund, Tamil Nadu - 643004, India , Ooty , in

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Tour desk
Ironing service
Car hire
Private check-in/check-out
See all facilities

Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Beautiful grounds
Cons:
Poor maintenance
Incomplete amenities
Inaccurate pricing

Categories

Cleanliness
5.25
The property shows signs of being run down and lacks proper maintenance.
Service
8.25
The staff is very friendly and cooperative.
Location
8.75
Beautiful old royal palace in lovely grounds away from the hustle bustle.
Room Quality
5.75
Beds a bit hard, rooms can be cold.
Amenities
4.25
TV, internet, and shower did not work.
Value for Money
6.25
Not worth staying in relative to the quality of facilities.
Food and Beverage
6.75
Food was nice, but a promised discount was not honored.
Overall Experience
6.75
The stay was nice, but several issues detracted from the experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 16:53

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation with Stunning Views
Step into a world of comfort and elegance at WelcomHeritage Fernhills Royal Palace. Enjoy spacious guest rooms with modern amenities and breathtaking views of the lush garden.

Convenient Location and Nearby Attractions
Located just a stone's throw away from Ooty's top attractions, including Ooty Lake, Botanical Gardens, and Doddabetta Peak, our hotel offers the perfect base for exploring the hill station.

Exceptional Services and Leisure Activities
Indulge in a game of billiards, unwind in the garden, or enjoy a delicious meal at our on-site restaurant. Our friendly staff is dedicated to making your stay unforgettable.

To experience luxury and tranquility in the heart of Ooty, book your stay at WelcomHeritage Fernhills Royal Palace today.

Important information:

Please note that Guests must possess a Government-issued E-Pass as per the Government order to enter The Nilgiris from May 7th, 2024, until June 20th, 2024

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: CJB

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    People 6 years old and over stay for Rs. 4,000 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

6.5
Based on 32 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.25
Service: 8.25
Location: 8.75
Room Quality: 5.75
Amenities: 4.25
Value for Money: 6.25
Food and Beverage: 6.75
Overall Experience: 6.75
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dev couple in
6
2026-04-04 via Nuitee
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Clive couple gb
8
A lovely building but perhaps not the best choice in the winter.
Pros:

Fernhills Royal Palace is a wonderful old building, set in its own grounds away from the centre of town. It has charm and lovely staff. We enjoyed the food in the restaurant.

Cons:

The building had no heating so the room and restaurant were cold at night. They did provide a fan heater and hot water bottles but we were cold especially using the bathroom.

2026-03-09 via Nuitee
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Siddarth couple in
1
Pros:

Nothing

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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heart family_with_children in
10
Excellent
Pros:

Service

Cons:

Nothing

2025-11-11 via Nuitee
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Paula solo_traveller gb
5
Character property, good for a short stay only
Pros:

It is a beautiful old royal palace in lovely grounds away from the hustle bustle of the town.

Cons:

A bit run down, although you need to make allowances for the age and character of the building. Beds a bit hard, rooms can be cold.

2025-10-19 via Nuitee
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Savita family_with_children in
1
Maybe a heritage place but definitely not at all luxurious. Please don’t mix the two
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

The property is very scary.
No proper maintenance done.
Staff is polite


But the vibe and energy is not good. Something seems very very off about it.
No wonder people had instances of paranormal activities.

2025-09-10 via Nuitee
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Ranjeeth Ravindran couple in
9
The stay was nice and the location was also beautyful.
Pros:

Overall the location and the ambience was good and the food was nice.The staff was very friendly and very cooperative.

Cons:

There was an additional 20% discount on food which was mentioned in the booking but the hotel didn't give me the discount on food. When asked about the same the hotel staff told me that there is no discount but it was mentioned in the itinerary.

2025-09-10 via Nuitee
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Nagendra family_with_children in
4
Not worth staying in. Also it is not a Welcome group property. They only market the rooms
Pros:

Spacious rooms

Cons:

Tv,internet,shower did not work.
4/5G reception very poor

2025-09-08 via Nuitee
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Catherine with friends gb
9
Would like to come again with more visitors at a warmer time of year.
Pros:

It’s interesting history and nice suite with ante room and courtyard. Lovely books in the library, excellent food, great staff. Hot water bag much appreciated!

Cons:

Being the only guests in the vast ballroom. The option to have meals in a smaller room might have been nice.

2025-01-13 via Nuitee
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Ernesto young couple in
9
Superb
2024-09-05 via Nuitee
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Emma young couple gb
9
A majestic taste of a bygone era
Pros:

Elegant rooms and furnishings, and beautiful grounds. Fascinating historical items and photos. The staff… particularly William… were extremely friendly and helpful and went above and beyond to look after us. One can really get a sense of what life must have been like in Ooty in times gone by. Delicious food.

2024-07-03 via Nuitee
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Thilaka young couple sg
5
Bed not comfortable and the room should have fan if the weather gets hot during season. Need more variety food for break
Pros:

The heritage and history

Cons:

Too cold and the heater not working properly and not warm enough. Hot water was not continuous. Had to wait for sometime

2024-03-07 via Nuitee
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Nagin group in
10
Wonderful
Pros:

The breakfast was decent and it is a nice quiet lavish place.

Cons:

Maintenance can be improved

2024-02-19 via Nuitee
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Sagi family with young children au
1
Waste of money
Pros:

The campus is very good.

Cons:

The facilities, the rooms, the fixtures, the comfort, and anything that one expects from such a hotel is all absent.

2024-02-10 via Nuitee
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Dr young couple in
1
Was terrible we had to vacate toanohotrl
Pros:

Thesouroundings and royal garden

Cons:

Was not cleaned toilet used by previous guest and not even flushed

2024-02-10 via Nuitee
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Sanjay young couple in
6
Could have been better
Pros:

Beautiful location & beautiful property

Cons:

Need a better food menu & also a bar…
Beautiful property… but needs flowers in the gardens …can be better maintained.

2024-02-05 via Nuitee
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Hubert solo traveller us
8
Lovely place, highly recommend, but make sure you understand what they offer
Pros:

Very happy I stayed here. Lovely building and grounds, very large room, staff very friendly. 2km from RR station. But be warned it doesn't have same facilities as a recently built 4 star hotel. Hot water not always available (but should be hours you'd probably use it). Needed space heater to fully heat room (which was large!). Again, I would highly recommend, but website ads don't make nature of facilities 100% clear so make sure your expectations are appropriate.

2024-02-01 via Nuitee
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Jessica young couple au
3
Disappointing for the price.
Cons:

Whilst the fittings are nice, the hotel lacks certain things which are expected of a hotel in this price range. For example, there is no heating in the rooms. There is also no WiFi in the property. The dinner buffet is overpriced (however the a la carte menu was delicious and well priced). The breakfast is of average quality. Our toilet leaked, but staff did fix this issue during our stay.
Our room did not have everything that was advertised (no dining area, no robes).

2024-01-28 via Nuitee
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Matthieu review category business travellers gg
9
Superb
Pros:

Absolutely stunning hotel. The room I stayed in was spacious and had everything I needed. The staff were really friendly and helpful. The meals there were also absolutely fantastic and the kitchen staff cannot be praised enough!

2024-01-02 via Nuitee
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Madhu family
2
Pros:

There was no heat even though the temperature was below 50 degree Fahrenheit. The shower did not work and the food for breakfast had run out. Our rooms had absolutely no windows or sunlight. Badly needs renovation. Most importantly it’s being run with skimpy staff and so no one answered the telephones or took care of you. Sad because bones of property are great.

2023-12-27 via Nuitee