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title: "Kemp's Cave Ooty vs Royal mist: which hotel is better?"
description: "Kemp's Cave Ooty or Royal mist in Ooty? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# Kemp's Cave Ooty vs Royal mist

Both are in Ooty, 310 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★ · Udhagamandalam
## [Kemp's Cave Ooty](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/kemp-s-cave-ooty-ooty/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.6 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 4.7

- **Score by category:** 2 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1723076/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★ · Udhagamandalam
## [Royal mist](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/royal-mist-ooty/)

- **Guest rating:** 6.1 ·  Okay

- **Location score:** 5.1

- **Score by category:** 1 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2041921/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Kemp's Cave Ooty

It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 310 m apart.

### Choose Kemp's Cave Ooty if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (7.6 / 6.1)

### Why is Kemp's Cave Ooty better than Royal mist?

1.  Higher guest rating (7.6 vs 6.1) (+1.5)

### Why is Royal mist better than Kemp's Cave Ooty?

1.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 48 vs 37) (+11)
2.  Earlier check-in (13:00 vs 14:00) (−1h)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Kemp's Cave Ooty | Royal mist |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 7.6  (+1.5) | 6.1 |
| Location | 4.7 | 5.1  (+0.4) |
| Facilities | 4.2 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5 | – |
| Public transport | 6.1  (+0.5) | 5.6 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 7.6  (+1.0) | 6.6 |
| Guest rating | 7.6  (+1.5) | 6.1 |
| Number of reviews | 87  (+28) | 59 |
| Rank in Ooty | bottom 42%  (+36%) | bottom 6% |
| Location |
| Location score | 4.7 | 5.1  (+0.4) |
| Distance to Udhagamandalam centre | 1.4 km | 1.2 km  (−200 m) |
| To public transport | 880 m  (−80 m) | 960 m |
| To the airport | 57 km | 57 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 4 | 9  (+5) |
| To the nearest food shop | 1.1 km | 1.0 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 5 | 6 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 13 | 10 |
| Floors | – | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2021 |
| Listed amenities | 14  (+7) | 7 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 13:00  (−1h) |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| 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.

## Location

310 m apart

Kemp's Cave Ooty: city centre: 2.3 km, nearest station Coonoor railway station: 880 m, Coimbatore International Airport (CJB): 57 km, 4 places to eat within 500 m, 5 sights within 1 km.

Royal mist: city centre: 2.2 km, nearest station Ooty railway: 960 m, Coimbatore International Airport (CJB): 57 km, 9 places to eat within 500 m, 6 sights within 1 km.

## Kemp's Cave Ooty or Royal mist: common questions

### Which is better, Kemp's Cave Ooty or Royal mist?

Kemp's Cave Ooty leads in 2 of 3 categories, including guest rating, public transport. Royal mist is stronger in location.

### Which is cheaper, Kemp's Cave Ooty or Royal mist?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Royal mist is closer: 1.2 km from the centre, against 1.4 km for Kemp's Cave Ooty.

### How far apart are Kemp's Cave Ooty and Royal mist?

The two hotels are 310 m apart in a straight line.

## 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/kemp-s-cave-ooty-ooty-vs-royal-mist-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/