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title: "Royal mist vs SSG COTTAGE: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick SSG COTTAGE. It leads in 2 of 4 categories. Royal mist or SSG COTTAGE in Ooty? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-15
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# Royal mist vs SSG COTTAGE

Both are in Ooty, 70 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

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 4

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

Hotel · ★★★ · Udhagamandalam
## [SSG COTTAGE](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/ssg-cottage-ooty/)

- **Guest rating:** 6.6 ·  Okay

- **Location score:** 4.5

- **Score by category:** 2 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2127605/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick SSG COTTAGE

It leads in 2 of 4 categories. 70 m apart.

### Choose SSG COTTAGE if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay

### Why is Royal mist better than SSG COTTAGE?

1.  3 more sights within 1 km (+3)
2.  Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00) (+1h)

### Why is SSG COTTAGE better than Royal mist?

1.  Higher guest rating (6.6 vs 6.1) (+0.5)
2.  Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 13:00) (−1h)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Royal mist | SSG COTTAGE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 6.1 | 6.6  (+0.5) |
| Location | 5.1  (+0.6) | 4.5 |
| Beach access | 0.7 | 1.0  (+0.3) |
| Public transport | 5.6 | 5.4 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 6.6 | 7.2  (+0.5) |
| Guest rating | 6.1 | 6.6  (+0.5) |
| Number of reviews | 59  (+29) | 30 |
| Rank in Ooty | top 95% | top 83%  (+12%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 5.1  (+0.6) | 4.5 |
| Distance to Udhagamandalam centre | 1.2 km | 1.3 km |
| To the beach | 2.8 km | 2.7 km  (−70 m) |
| To public transport | 960 m | 1.0 km |
| To the airport | 57 km | 57 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 9 | 8 |
| Sights within 1 km | 6  (+3) | 3 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 10 | 9 |
| Floors | 3 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2021 | – |
| Listed amenities | 7 | 7 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 13:00 | 12:00  (−1h) |
| Check-out until | 12:00  (+1h) | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |

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## Location

70 m apart

## Royal mist or SSG COTTAGE: common questions

### Which is better, Royal mist or SSG COTTAGE?

SSG COTTAGE leads in 2 of 4 categories, including guest rating, beach access. Royal mist is stronger in location.

### Which is cheaper, Royal mist or SSG COTTAGE?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

SSG COTTAGE is 2.7 km from the nearest beach; Royal mist is 2.8 km.

### How far apart are Royal mist and SSG COTTAGE?

The two hotels are 70 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/royal-mist-ooty-vs-ssg-cottage-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/