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title: "SW Windsor vs The Tamarillo: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick The Tamarillo. It leads in 1 of 3 categories. SW Windsor or The Tamarillo in Ooty? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by…"
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retrieved: 2026-10-13
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# SW Windsor vs The Tamarillo

Both are in Ooty, 90 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★ · Manthada
## [SW Windsor](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/sw-windsor-ooty/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.2 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 3.1

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2169954/agoda/?lang=en)

Guesthouse · ★★★ · Manthada
## [The Tamarillo](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-tamarillo-ooty/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.7 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 3.1

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2219603/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick The Tamarillo

It leads in 1 of 3 categories. 90 m apart.

### Choose SW Windsor if you want

-   a smaller, quieter hotel

### Choose The Tamarillo if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay
-   a big hotel with more facilities

### Why is SW Windsor better than The Tamarillo?

1.  Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 13:00) (−1h)

### Why is The Tamarillo better than SW Windsor?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.7 vs 8.2) (+0.5)
2.  More guest reviews (130 vs 63), so the rating is more reliable (×2.1)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | SW Windsor | The Tamarillo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.2 | 8.7  (+0.5) |
| Location | 3.1 | 3.1 |
| Facilities | 3.3 | – |
| Families | 0.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | – |
| Public transport | 3.6 | 3.6 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.0 | 8.5  (+0.5) |
| Guest rating | 8.2 | 8.7  (+0.5) |
| Number of reviews | 63 | 130  (+67) |
| Rank in Ooty | top 33% | top 11%  (+22%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 3.1 | 3.1 |
| Distance to Manthada centre | 1.6 km | 1.6 km |
| To public transport | 1.3 km | 1.3 km |
| To the airport | 54 km | 54 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 1 | 1 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 1 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 1 | 4 |
| Floors | 3 | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2018 |
| Listed amenities | 15  (+5) | 10 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 12:00  (−1h) | 13:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |

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## Location

90 m apart

## SW Windsor or The Tamarillo: common questions

### Which is better, SW Windsor or The Tamarillo?

The Tamarillo leads in 1 of 3 categories, including guest rating.

### Which is cheaper, SW Windsor or The Tamarillo?

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

### How far apart are SW Windsor and The Tamarillo?

The two hotels are 90 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/sw-windsor-ooty-vs-the-tamarillo-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/