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title: "Hotel Nahar Nilgiris vs Ponmari Residency: which hotel is better?"
description: "Hotel Nahar Nilgiris or Ponmari Residency in Ooty? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# Hotel Nahar Nilgiris vs Ponmari Residency

Both are in Ooty, 440 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★★ · Udhagamandalam
## [Hotel Nahar Nilgiris](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hotel-nahar-nilgiris-ooty/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.1 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 6.0

- **Score by category:** 3 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1602395/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★½ · Udhagamandalam
## [Ponmari Residency](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/ponmari-residency-ooty/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.7 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 5.0

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1967997/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Hotel Nahar Nilgiris

It leads in 3 of 3 categories. 440 m apart.

### Choose Hotel Nahar Nilgiris if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.1 / 7.7)
-   more restaurants on the doorstep (45 / 17)

### Why is Hotel Nahar Nilgiris better than Ponmari Residency?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.1 vs 7.7) (+0.4)
2.  330 m closer to the area centre (−330 m)
3.  Higher star rating (4★ vs 3.5★) (+0.5★)
4.  28 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+28)
5.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 68 vs 52) (+16)
6.  Offers an airport transfer

### Why is Ponmari Residency better than Hotel Nahar Nilgiris?

1.  More guest reviews (614 vs 184), so the rating is more reliable (×3.3)
2.  Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 14:00) (−2h)
3.  Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00) (+1h)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Hotel Nahar Nilgiris | Ponmari Residency |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.1  (+0.4) | 7.7 |
| Location | 6.0  (+1.0) | 5.0 |
| Facilities | – | 6.7 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 8.0 |
| Public transport | 2.6  (+2.3) | 0.3 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.0  (+0.3) | 7.7 |
| Guest rating | 8.1  (+0.4) | 7.7 |
| Number of reviews | 184 | 614  (+430) |
| Rank in Ooty | top 36%  (+20%) | bottom 44% |
| Location |
| Location score | 6.0  (+1.0) | 5.0 |
| Distance to Udhagamandalam centre | 610 m  (−330 m) | 930 m |
| To public transport | 1.5 km  (−420 m) | 1.9 km |
| To the airport | 56 km | 56 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 45  (+28) | 17 |
| To the nearest food shop | 120 m  (−150 m) | 260 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 6 | 4 |
| Sights within 1 km | 5  (+2) | 3 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★  (+0.5★) | ★★★½ |
| Rooms | – | 37 |
| Floors | – | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2011 |
| Listed amenities | 3 | 16  (+13) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 12:00  (−2h) |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 12:00  (+1h) |
| Amenities |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Spa | – | ✓ |
| Sauna | – | ✓ |
| Steam room | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

[Hotel Nahar Nilgiris prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hotel-nahar-nilgiris-ooty/prices/)

## Location

440 m apart

Hotel Nahar Nilgiris: city centre: 900 m, nearest station Ooty railway: 1.5 km, Coimbatore International Airport (CJB): 56 km, 45 places to eat within 500 m, 5 sights within 1 km.

Ponmari Residency: city centre: 1.2 km, nearest station Ooty railway: 1.9 km, Coimbatore International Airport (CJB): 56 km, 17 places to eat within 500 m, 3 sights within 1 km.

## Hotel Nahar Nilgiris or Ponmari Residency: common questions

### Which is better, Hotel Nahar Nilgiris or Ponmari Residency?

Hotel Nahar Nilgiris leads in 3 of 3 categories, including guest rating, location, public transport.

### Which is cheaper, Hotel Nahar Nilgiris or Ponmari Residency?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Hotel Nahar Nilgiris is closer: 610 m from the centre, against 930 m for Ponmari Residency.

### How far apart are Hotel Nahar Nilgiris and Ponmari Residency?

The two hotels are 440 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/hotel-nahar-nilgiris-ooty-vs-ponmari-residency-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/