Sterling Ooty Elk Hill Hotel

Sterling Ooty Elk Hill - Award-winning family resort with an in-house observatory at 2240 meters

Rooms & Suites

Sterling Ooty Elk Hill has 124 well-appointed rooms, including two-bedroom family suites that span 575 square feet. Each family suite comes with a living room, a balcony overlooking Ooty valley, and two separate bedrooms with heaters. The resort offers valley-view and garden-view options, with select rooms providing direct views of the Ooty racecourse and the town below.

Dining

The resort operates Nilgiri Express, a multi-cuisine restaurant themed after the Nilgiri Mountain Railway, and Sterling LOCAL, a resto-bar focusing on regional Badaga cuisine. Ingredients are sourced from the on-site organic garden that grows thyme, rosemary, and oregano, used in dishes like compressed watermelon and feta appetizers. Guests can also book themed dinner nights, cooking classes, and special-diet menus upon request.

Activities & Entertainment

Discovery Central is the recreational hub offering billiards, air hockey, table tennis, archery, and shooting. Evening entertainment includes karaoke, DJ music, bonfires, and movie nights for all ages. The property also has an in-house observatory with a day and night telescope for stargazing, plus a Holiday Activity Centre that organizes curated walking tours and local culture classes.

Wellness & Spa

Subuthi Spa provides aromatherapy massages, foot massages, full-body treatments, and a steam room in a dedicated spa lounge. Guests can book spa/wellness packages, including couples massage and neck massage, with access to spa facilities. The spa uses aromatic oils and offers a relaxation area for post-treatment rest.

Location & Nearby

Sterling Elk Hill is set on a 4.5-acre hilltop, 4 kilometers from Ooty Town and Ooty Railway Station. Nearby attractions include the Ooty Rose Garden, Doddabetta Peak, and the Ooty Botanical Gardens, all within a short drive. The resort also provides a tour desk for arranging airport shuttles and guided sightseeing trips.

• Rooms: 124 well-appointed suites with valley-view balconies
• Dining: Nilgiri Express multi-cuisine restaurant and Sterling LOCAL resto-bar
• Activities: Discovery Central with billiards, archery, shooting, and stargazing observatory
• Wellness: Subuthi Spa with aromatherapy massages and steam room
• Family: Kids' club, indoor and outdoor play areas, and evening entertainment
• Award: Best Family Resort recognition