--- title: "Leela Cottages Manali vs The Pine Chalet: which hotel is better?" description: "Leela Cottages Manali or The Pine Chalet in Manali? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side." url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/leela-cottages-manali-manali-vs-the-pine-chalet-manali/ language: en source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com) retrieved: 2026-11-10 --- # Leela Cottages Manali vs The Pine Chalet Both are in Manali, 770 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger. Hotel · ★★★ · Goshal ## [Leela Cottages Manali](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/leela-cottages-manali-manali/) - **Guest rating:** 7.5 · Good - **Location score:** 2.7 - **Score by category:** 1 of 4 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1767327/agoda/?lang=en) Guesthouse · Vashisht ## [The Pine Chalet](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-pine-chalet-manali/) - **Guest rating:** 8.6 · Very good - **Location score:** 2.4 - **Score by category:** 1 of 4 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2212037/agoda/?lang=en) The short answer ## Too close to call Each hotel leads in 1 category. Your priorities decide. 770 m apart. ### Choose Leela Cottages Manali if you want - breakfast included ### Choose The Pine Chalet if you want - the more consistently praised stay (8.6 / 7.5) - to walk to the sights (3.5 km / 4.2 km) ### Why is Leela Cottages Manali better than The Pine Chalet? 1. Includes free breakfast 2. Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00) (+1h) ### Why is The Pine Chalet better than Leela Cottages Manali? 1. Higher guest rating (8.6 vs 7.5) (+1.1) 2. More guest reviews (112 vs 9), so the rating is more reliable (×12) 3. Has an on-site restaurant ## All compared facts Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel. | | Leela Cottages Manali | The Pine Chalet | | --- | --- | --- | | Score by category | | Guest rating | 7.5 | 8.6 (+1.1) | | Location | 2.7 (+0.3) | 2.4 | | Facilities | 5.0 | 5.0 | | Spa & wellness | 0.0 | 0.0 | | Ratings & reviews | | StayVersus score | 7.8 | 8.5 (+0.6) | | Guest rating | 7.5 | 8.6 (+1.1) | | Number of reviews | 9 | 112 (+103) | | Rank in Manali | bottom 28% | top 17% (+55%) | | Location | | Location score | 2.7 (+0.3) | 2.4 | | Distance to the centre | 4.2 km | 3.5 km (−680 m) | | To the airport | 44 km | 43 km | | Restaurants within 500 m | 1 | 3 | | To the nearest food shop | – | 2.6 km | | Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 | | Sights within 1 km | 1 | 0 | | Rooms & building | | Star rating | ★★★ | – | | Rooms | – | 8 | | Floors | 3 | 3 | | Newest building or renovation | – | 2015 | | Listed amenities | 14 | 17 (+3) | | Policies | | Check-in from | 12:00 | 12:00 | | Check-out until | 12:00 (+1h) | 11:00 | | Amenities | | Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – | | Free parking | ✓ | ✓ | | Car hire | ✓ | ✓ | | Concierge | ✓ | ✓ | | Laundry | ✓ | ✓ | | Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ | | Free breakfast | ✓ | – | | Room service | ✓ | ✓ | | Terrace | ✓ | ✓ | | Balcony | ✓ | ✓ | | In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ | | Restaurant | – | ✓ | | Bar | – | ✓ | | Minibar | – | ✓ | | Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ | | Blackout curtains | – | ✓ | | Which hotel suits you | | Couples | – | ✓ | | Business trips | ✓ | – | ## Live prices around both hotels Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer. ## Nightly price by month Leela Cottages ManaliThe Pine Chalet Nov Pick a month to check today's price for its cheapest date. [Hotel prices in Manali by month](https://stayversus.com/en/india/manali/prices/) Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 22 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book. [The Pine Chalet prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-pine-chalet-manali/prices/) ## Location 770 m apart Leela Cottages Manali: city centre: 4.2 km, Kullu Manali Airport (KUU): 44 km, 1 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km. The Pine Chalet: city centre: 3.5 km, Kullu Manali Airport (KUU): 43 km, 3 places to eat within 500 m. ## Weather in Manali [Manali weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/india/tamil-nadu/manali/weather) ## Leela Cottages Manali or The Pine Chalet: common questions ### Which is better, Leela Cottages Manali or The Pine Chalet? They are evenly matched. Leela Cottages Manali is stronger in location; The Pine Chalet is stronger in guest rating. ### Which is cheaper, Leela Cottages Manali or The Pine Chalet? Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side. ### Which hotel is closer to the centre? The Pine Chalet is closer: 3.5 km from the centre, against 4.2 km for Leela Cottages Manali. ### How far apart are Leela Cottages Manali and The Pine Chalet? The two hotels are 770 m apart in a straight line. ## Compare now Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. 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