--- title: "BY THE RIVER, Ooty: reviews, location & comparison" description: "BY THE RIVER in Ooty: rated 8.2 by guests, 4-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side." url: https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/by-the-river-ooty/ language: en source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com) retrieved: 2026-10-13 --- Guesthouse · ★★★★ # BY THE RIVER Masinagudi, Ooty, India 8.2 · Very good 31 reviews · #116 #116 of 287 in Ooty · 2.6 Location score ## About BY THE RIVER BY THE RIVER is a guesthouse in Masinagudi, Ooty, India. It holds a 4-star rating. Guests rate it 8.2 out of 10 across 31 reviews. Facilities include airport transfer, free parking, free wi-fi. It is 19 km from the centre of Ooty. The nearest airport, Mysore Airport (MYQ), is 74 km away. - **Type:** Guesthouse - **Star rating:** ★★★★ - **Rooms:** 1 - **Other stays within 500 m:** 9 Singara Rd, Masinagudi, By The River ## How BY THE RIVER scores Better rated than 62% of hotels in Ooty - Guest rating **8.2** - Location **2.6** - Facilities **4.2** - Families **0.0** - Spa & wellness **0.0** Ooty average ## Amenities Airport transferFree parkingFree Wi-Fi ### Leisure - Terrace ### Internet - Free Wi-Fi ### Parking & transport - Free parking ### Services - Airport transfer - Shuttle - Car hire - Laundry - Luggage storage ### In the rooms - Air conditioning - Balcony - Blackout curtains Based on the property listing at our booking partner. ## Location - **Location score:** **2.6**/10 - **Walk grade:** **15**/100 Car recommended - **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **1** - **Sights within 1 km:** **1**
Nearest airportMysore Airport (MYQ)74 km166 min drive
Distance to the centreOoty19 km44 min drive
### Sights nearby - Masinagudi Wildlife Tourism370 m ## BY THE RIVER: in detail Great care is taken to ensure guests experience comfort through top-notch services and amenities. Stay connected with your associates, as complimentary Wi-Fi is available during your entire visit. To facilitate your arrival and departure, you can pre-book airport transfer services prior to checking in. The hotel offers car hire and shuttle amenities for your ease in navigating around Ooty. When arriving by car, you'll be grateful for the on-site complimentary parking at hotel. The hotel offers reception assistance, including luggage storage, to ensure guest satisfaction. Should you require it, the tours can even assist you in booking tickets and securing reservations for the finest shows and events in the vicinity. Whether it's an extended stay or simply needing fresh attire, dry cleaning service and laundry service provided by hotel ensures your cherished travel garments stay spotless and accessible. The hotel's daily housekeeping ensures an excellent option for your stay. To ensure the well-being and convenience of all visitors, smoking is strictly prohibited throughout the entire hotel. In order to ensure the utmost level of relaxation, the guestrooms feature an inviting design and are equipped with all basic necessities, creating a delightful stay experience. To ensure a pleasant stay, a selection of rooms at hotel come furnished with blackout curtains and air conditioning, all designed with your ease in mind. Several chosen accommodations at BY THE RIVER have a balcony or terrace incorporated into the room design. Selected rooms offer in-room amusement like cable TV as a source of entertainment for guests to enjoy. You'll be pleased to know that select guest bathrooms offer bathroom amenities such as toiletries, ensuring a comfortable stay. Various excellent meal offerings at hotel ensure that enticing and easily accessible options are constantly available. ### Compare ## Compare BY THE RIVER with nearby hotels Similar hotels within 3 km. Open a match-up to see where each one wins. - [The Nest Inn](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-nest-inn-ooty/) Resort ★★★ 270 m away 9.1 · [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/by-the-river-ooty-vs-the-nest-inn-ooty/) - [Singaras Coffee Country](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/singaras-coffee-country-ooty/) Hotel ★★★★★ 280 m away 8.5 · [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/by-the-river-ooty-vs-singaras-coffee-country-ooty/) - [Jungle Paradise Farm and Guest House](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/jungle-paradise-farm-and-guest-house-ooty/) Resort ★★★ 420 m away 7.5 · [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/by-the-river-ooty-vs-jungle-paradise-farm-and-guest-house-ooty/) - [Bamboo Banks Farm and Guest House - Masinagudi](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/bamboo-banks-farm-and-guest-house-masinagudi-ooty/) Guesthouse ★★★ 430 m away 9.3 · [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/bamboo-banks-farm-and-guest-house-masinagudi-ooty-vs-by-the-river-ooty/) - [Safariland & Guest house](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/safariland-guest-house-ooty/) Resort 500 m away 6.8 · [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/by-the-river-ooty-vs-safariland-guest-house-ooty/) - [Green hills farm and guest house](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/green-hills-farm-and-guest-house-ooty/) Guesthouse ★★★★ 510 m away 7.5 · [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/by-the-river-ooty-vs-green-hills-farm-and-guest-house-ooty/) ## Questions about BY THE RIVER ### How do guests rate BY THE RIVER? BY THE RIVER has a guest rating of 8.2 out of 10 from 31 reviews, which is better than 62% of rated hotels in Ooty. ### Is there parking at BY THE RIVER? Yes, the listing mentions free parking. ### How far is BY THE RIVER from the airport? The nearest airport, Mysore Airport (MYQ), is 74 km away in a straight line. ### How many rooms does BY THE RIVER have? BY THE RIVER has 1 rooms. 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/) --- Source: https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/by-the-river-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/