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title: "DEW DROP INN vs HOTEL KHEMS: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick HOTEL KHEMS. It leads in 1 of 4 categories. DEW DROP INN or HOTEL KHEMS in Ooty? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by…"
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# DEW DROP INN vs HOTEL KHEMS

Both are in Ooty, 320 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Guesthouse · ★★ · Udhagamandalam
## [DEW DROP INN](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/dew-drop-inn-ooty/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.8 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 4.8

- **Score by category:** 0 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1352631/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★ · Udhagamandalam
## [HOTEL KHEMS](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hotel-khems-ooty/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.6 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 5.7

- **Score by category:** 1 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1591207/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick HOTEL KHEMS

It leads in 1 of 4 categories. 320 m apart.

### Choose DEW DROP INN if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay
-   a smaller, quieter hotel

### Choose HOTEL KHEMS if you want

-   more restaurants on the doorstep
-   a big hotel with more facilities

### Why is DEW DROP INN better than HOTEL KHEMS?

1.  Higher guest rating (7.8 vs 7.6) (+0.2)
2.  Higher star rating (2★ vs 1★) (+1★)
3.  Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 13:00) (−1h)

### Why is HOTEL KHEMS better than DEW DROP INN?

1.  160 m closer to the beach (4.8 km vs 4.9 km) (−160 m)
2.  More guest reviews (609 vs 291), so the rating is more reliable (×2.1)
3.  31 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+31)
4.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 64 vs 44) (+20)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | DEW DROP INN | HOTEL KHEMS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 7.8 | 7.6 |
| Location | 4.8 | 5.7  (+0.9) |
| Beach access | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Public transport | 2.4 | 2.4 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 7.8  (+0.2) | 7.6 |
| Guest rating | 7.8  (+0.2) | 7.6 |
| Number of reviews | 291 | 609  (+318) |
| Rank in Ooty | top 50%  (+11%) | top 61% |
| Location |
| Location score | 4.8 | 5.7  (+0.9) |
| Distance to Udhagamandalam centre | 1.1 km | 840 m  (−220 m) |
| To public transport | 1.6 km | 1.6 km |
| To the airport | 55 km | 56 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 11 | 42  (+31) |
| Sights within 1 km | 2 | 3 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★  (+1★) | ★ |
| Rooms | 8 | 29 |
| Floors | 2 | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2022  (+2y) | 2020 |
| Listed amenities | 8 | 9 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 12:00  (−1h) | 13:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Spa | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |

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## Location

320 m apart

## DEW DROP INN or HOTEL KHEMS: common questions

### Which is better, DEW DROP INN or HOTEL KHEMS?

HOTEL KHEMS leads in 1 of 4 categories, including location.

### Which is cheaper, DEW DROP INN or HOTEL KHEMS?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

HOTEL KHEMS is closer: 840 m from the centre, against 1.1 km for DEW DROP INN.

### How far apart are DEW DROP INN and HOTEL KHEMS?

The two hotels are 320 m apart in a straight line.

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## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/dew-drop-inn-ooty-vs-hotel-khems-ooty/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/