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3-star hotels in Naini Tal
A shortlist of 3-star hotels in Naini Tal, from the lakefront at Ramgarh Gorkhakhal to the hills of Pangot, Satkhol and Bhimtal.
Staying in Naini Tal
Naini Tal centres on Naini Lake, where visitors boat and stroll the Mall Road beside the water. The surrounding hills hold Snow View, Tiffin Top and Naina Peak, reached by ropeway, horse or on foot, and Naina Devi Temple stands at the northern end of the lake. The town suits couples, families and short-break travellers who want lake views, viewpoints and easy walks. The shortlisted hotels sit in very different parts of the area. Couples and short-break visitors tend to prefer the close-in addresses, families the larger resorts with games rooms and gardens, and business travellers the properties with 24 Hour Front Desk and Free Wifi.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Montana Crowne Residency
Village Satkhol Shitla Satkhol Road Satkhol Road Village Satkholnainitalmukteshwar 263001, Naini Tal, India
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
Why stay hereMontana Crowne Residency sits in the village of Satkhol, 16.9 km from the centre of Naini Tal, and its 334 guests rate it 4.8 out of 5. A 24 hour front desk means late arrivals are no problem, and free car parking suits travellers who arrive by car.
See Montana Crowne ResidencyThe Raikwals Hotel and Restaurant
Ramgarh Gorkhakhal Connecting Trail, Naini Tal, India
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
Why stay hereThe Raikwals Hotel and Restaurant lies 1.0 km from the centre of Naini Tal, close enough to reach the town easily on foot. Its 24 hour front desk helps with late check-in, and free car parking is available for guests bringing a vehicle. A restaurant on site means meals are simple to arrange. Rated 4.8 out of 5 by 312 guests, it suits travellers who want a 3-star hotel near the town centre.
See The Raikwals Hotel and RestaurantSnow View Huts
Birla Chungi Chauraha View Point, Naini Tal, India
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Car parking
- Pets allowed
- Family rooms
Why stay hereSnow View Huts stands at Birla Chungi Chauraha View Point, 5.5 km from the centre of Naini Tal, and 141 guests give it 4.9 out of 5. Pets are allowed, which makes it a rare choice for travellers bringing an animal. A restaurant and 24 hour room service cover meals at any hour, and a shuttle service helps with local trips. Family rooms and a car rental service round it out for those who want a relaxed 3-star stay near the viewpoint.
See Snow View HutsUnited 21 Nature Paradise
Village Thapalia Maharagaon, Naini Tal, India
Why stay hereUnited 21 Nature Paradise is set in the village of Thapalia Maharagaon, 10.3 km from the centre of Naini Tal. A garden gives guests outdoor space, and a dry cleaning service is useful on longer stays. The 3-star hotel has drawn 614 guests, who rate it 4.7 out of 5. It suits travellers who prefer a village setting outside the town and want straightforward facilities with room to sit outside.
See United 21 Nature ParadiseNature Drops
Bagar Malla Village Near Pangot, Naini Tal, India
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Pool bar
- Free car parking
- Lounge
Why stay hereNature Drops lies in Bagar Malla village near Pangot, 9.7 km from the centre of Naini Tal. The 614 guests who rated it 4.7 out of 5 have plenty to choose from: a garden and picnic area for the outdoors, a games room for indoor time, and family rooms. A restaurant, bar and snack cafe cover meals and drinks, while free car parking and free wifi are included. It suits families and groups wanting a self-contained 3-star base in the hills.
See Nature DropsThe Nature's Green Resort Bhimtal Nainital
Nature Green Resort Bhagtpura Near Naldamyanti Tal Sattal Road Bhimtal, Naini Tal, India
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Indoor pool
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
Why stay hereThe Nature's Green Resort Bhimtal Nainital is 3.1 km from the centre of Naini Tal, near Sattal Road in Bhimtal. A garden and games room give guests space to relax, while the restaurant, bar and lounge handle meals and evenings. Free wifi and free car parking are provided, and a business centre helps if work continues. Rated 4.7 out of 5 by 523 guests, this 3-star resort suits families and travellers who want a wide range of facilities close to Bhimtal.
See The Nature's Green Resort Bhimtal NainitalAvenida Himalayan Retreat
Dist Nainital Nathuakhan 263138 India, Naini Tal, India
Best for: Families · Pool and spa
- Pool bar
- Lounge
- Pets allowed
Why stay hereAvenida Himalayan Retreat is in Nathuakhan, 13.7 km from the centre of Naini Tal. Sport is the draw here: a tennis court, table tennis, badminton and darts, plus a games room and entertainment activities. A garden, terrace and picnic area extend the outdoor space, and pets are allowed. A lounge, fireplace and family rooms add comfort, with free car parking and a car rental service for getting around. Its 338 guests rate it 4.7 out of 5, and it suits active families and groups.
See Avenida Himalayan RetreatGeeli Mitti
Bagar Road Mahrora Village, Naini Tal, India
Best for: Drivers · Step-free access
- Free car parking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereGeeli Mitti sits on Bagar Road in Mahrora village, 12.8 km from the centre of Naini Tal. A garden provides outdoor space, and entertainment activities are arranged on site. Free wifi and free car parking are included, and the property is wheelchair accessible. Rated 4.8 out of 5 by 118 guests, this 3-star hotel suits travellers who want a quiet village setting with accessible facilities and a small number of rooms.
See Geeli MittiHimalayas by the Lake Hill
Cjv8 7R3 Supi Satbunga Mukteshwar, Naini Tal, India
Best for: Drivers · Step-free access
- Car parking
- Wheelchair accessible
Why stay hereHimalayas by the Lake Hill is in Supi Satbunga, Mukteshwar, 11.9 km from the centre of Naini Tal. With 1175 reviews and a 4.6 out of 5 rating, it is one of the most reviewed 3-star properties on this list. A restaurant and 24 hour front desk keep things easy, free car parking is available, and the hotel is wheelchair accessible. It suits guests who want a well-used hotel with straightforward service and a Mukteshwar-side location.
See Himalayas by the Lake HillGaneshwaram Hotel & Restaurant Bhowali
Bhowali Bhimtal Rd Bhowali, Naini Tal, India
Best for: Drivers · Step-free access
- Free car parking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereGaneshwaram Hotel & Restaurant Bhowali is 0.7 km from the centre of Naini Tal, on the Bhowali-Bhimtal road, making it the closest hotel to the centre here. A restaurant and cafe handle meals, with coffee available, and a garden offers outdoor space. Free wifi and free car parking are included, a shuttle service helps with local trips, and the hotel is wheelchair accessible. Rated 4.7 out of 5 by 178 guests, it suits travellers who want to be near the centre.
See Ganeshwaram Hotel & Restaurant BhowaliThe Hosteller Naukuchiatal
Naukuchia Tal Road Nainital Uttarakhand India, Naini Tal, India
Best for: Drivers
- Parking
- Internet access
Why stay hereThe Hosteller Naukuchiatal stands on Naukuchia Tal Road, 9.2 km from the centre of Naini Tal. A garden area and a fireplace give common space, and there is a bar plus chess and board games for evenings. Its 653 guests rate it 4.6 out of 5. It suits sociable travellers and groups who want a 3-star base near Naukuchiatal.
See The Hosteller NaukuchiatalOak Mounts
Nainital Uttarakhand India 9935000013, Naini Tal, India
Why stay hereOak Mounts is 5.9 km from the centre of Naini Tal and is rated 4.8 out of 5 by 94 guests. No facilities are listed, so what the hotel offers beyond its rooms is not stated here. It suits travellers who are happy to arrange meals, transport and outings themselves and simply want a well-rated 3-star place to stay within easy reach of the town.
See Oak MountsDreamCatcher Boutique Hotels
Chanfi Bhimtal Bhimtal, Naini Tal, India
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Lounge
Why stay hereDreamCatcher Boutique Hotels is in Chanfi, Bhimtal, 5.7 km from the centre of Naini Tal. A garden, terrace and games room provide space to relax, with badminton and karaoke for entertainment. The restaurant serves meals and breakfast can be taken in the room, while free wifi and free car parking are included. Family rooms and air conditioning add comfort. Its 156 guests rate it 4.7 out of 5, and it suits families and small groups.
See DreamCatcher Boutique HotelsHotel Walnut Creek
Naukuchiatal Rd, Naini Tal, India
Best for: Drivers · Step-free access
- Free car parking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereHotel Walnut Creek is on Naukuchiatal Road, 6.5 km from the centre of Naini Tal, and 420 guests rate it 4.6 out of 5. A restaurant covers meals, a garden gives outdoor space, and free wifi and free car parking are provided. A 24 hour front desk handles late arrivals, and the hotel is wheelchair accessible. It suits travellers who want a 3-star base on the Naukuchiatal side with the essentials in place.
See Hotel Walnut CreekAotel Pangot Formally Royal Cliff
Village: Bagad Malla Pangoot, Naini Tal, India
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Lounge
Why stay hereAotel Pangot, formally Royal Cliff, is in Bagad Malla, Pangoot, 11.5 km from the centre of Naini Tal. A restaurant and room service handle meals, breakfast is available, and free wifi and free car parking are included. Family rooms and non-smoking rooms are offered. Rated 4.6 out of 5 by 353 guests, it suits families and groups.
See Aotel Pangot Formally Royal Cliff
The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Guest rating | Reviews | Parking | Breakfast | Pool or spa | Pets | To the centre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montana Crowne Residency | ★★★ | 4.8 | 334 | Yes | – | – | – | 16.9 km |
| The Raikwals Hotel and Restaurant | ★★★ | 4.8 | 312 | Yes | – | – | – | 1.0 km |
| Snow View Huts | ★★★ | 4.9 | 141 | Yes | – | – | Yes | 5.5 km |
| United 21 Nature Paradise | ★★★ | 4.7 | 614 | – | – | – | – | 10.3 km |
| Nature Drops | ★★★ | 4.7 | 614 | Yes | – | Yes | – | 9.7 km |
| The Nature's Green Resort Bhimtal Nainital | ★★★ | 4.7 | 523 | Yes | Yes | Yes | – | 3.1 km |
| Avenida Himalayan Retreat | ★★★ | 4.7 | 338 | – | – | Yes | Yes | 13.7 km |
| Geeli Mitti | ★★★ | 4.8 | 118 | Yes | – | – | – | 12.8 km |
| Himalayas by the Lake Hill | ★★★ | 4.6 | 1,175 | Yes | – | – | – | 11.9 km |
| Ganeshwaram Hotel & Restaurant Bhowali | ★★★ | 4.7 | 178 | Yes | – | – | – | 0.7 km |
| The Hosteller Naukuchiatal | ★★★ | 4.6 | 653 | Yes | – | – | – | 9.2 km |
| Oak Mounts | ★★★ | 4.8 | 94 | – | – | – | – | 5.9 km |
| DreamCatcher Boutique Hotels | ★★★ | 4.7 | 156 | Yes | Yes | – | – | 5.7 km |
| Hotel Walnut Creek | ★★★ | 4.6 | 420 | Yes | – | – | – | 6.5 km |
| Aotel Pangot Formally Royal Cliff | ★★★ | 4.6 | 353 | Yes | Yes | – | – | 11.5 km |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
Closest to the centre
Both keep a 24 Hour Front Desk, and The Raikwals adds Free car parking while Ganeshwaram has Cafe, Restaurant(s) and Free Wifi. Good for travellers who want to be near the town without a long hill drive.
Ganeshwaram Hotel & Restaurant Bhowali · The Raikwals Hotel and Restaurant
Best guest scores
Snow View Huts leads with 4.9 out of 5 from 141 reviews, followed by Montana Crowne Residency, Geeli Mitti and Oak Mounts at 4.8, and The Raikwals Hotel and Restaurant at 4.8 from 312 reviews. Snow View Huts also allows Pets and offers Family rooms, Restaurant(s) and Shuttle service.
Snow View Huts · Montana Crowne Residency · Geeli Mitti · Oak Mounts · The Raikwals Hotel and Restaurant
For families
Nature Drops and The Nature's Green Resort Bhimtal Nainital both list Badminton, Games room, Family rooms and a Playground or Picnic area. Avenida Himalayan Retreat adds Table tennis and Tennis court, DreamCatcher Boutique Hotels has Family rooms and a Games room, and Aotel Pangot Formally Royal Cliff offers Family rooms with a Picnic area.
Nature Drops · The Nature's Green Resort Bhimtal Nainital · Avenida Himalayan Retreat · DreamCatcher Boutique Hotels · Aotel Pangot Formally Royal Cliff
Quiet hillside stays
Montana Crowne Residency at 16.9 km, Himalayas by the Lake Hill at 11.9 km and United 21 Nature Paradise at 10.3 km sit away from the busiest streets, each with Free car parking. Oak Mounts, 5.9 km out, is the smallest property here with 94 reviews and a 4.8 score.
Montana Crowne Residency · Himalayas by the Lake Hill · United 21 Nature Paradise · Oak Mounts
Where to stay in Naini Tal
Bhimtal
Bhimtal, about 22 kilometres from Nainital, is a quieter lakeside town with its own attractions, offering resorts for those seeking a peaceful stay. The Nature's Green Resort Bhimtal Nainital sits near Naldamyanti Tal on Sattal Road, Hotel Walnut Creek on Naukuchiatal Rd and DreamCatcher Boutique Hotels at Chanfi Bhimtal, all with Free car parking.
Our picks here: The Nature's Green Resort Bhimtal Nainital · DreamCatcher Boutique Hotels
Bhowali
Ganeshwaram Hotel & Restaurant Bhowali stands on Bhowali Bhimtal Rd, 0.7 km from the centre, the closest address on this shortlist. It keeps a 24 Hour Front Desk, Cafe, Restaurant(s), Free Wifi and Free car parking, and Wheelchair accessible access, making it a practical base for the town and the road on to Bhimtal.
Our picks here: Ganeshwaram Hotel & Restaurant Bhowali
Naukuchiatal
Hotel Walnut Creek sits on Naukuchiatal Rd and The Hosteller Naukuchiatal on Naukuchia Tal Road, both in the lake country around Naukuchiatal, 6.5 km and 9.2 km from the centre. The Hosteller adds Bars, Restaurant(s), a Fireplace and Chess/Board games, while Hotel Walnut Creek keeps a 24 Hour Front Desk and Restaurant(s).
Our picks here: Hotel Walnut Creek
Questions, answered
Which of these hotels is closest to the centre of Naini Tal?
Ganeshwaram Hotel & Restaurant Bhowali is closest at 0.7 km, followed by The Raikwals Hotel and Restaurant at 1.0 km. Both are 3-star properties with a 24 Hour Front Desk and a guest rating of 4.7 and 4.8 out of 5 respectively.
Which hotels offer free parking?
Free car parking is listed at Montana Crowne Residency, The Raikwals Hotel and Restaurant, Nature Drops, The Nature's Green Resort Bhimtal Nainital, Geeli Mitti, Himalayas by the Lake Hill, Ganeshwaram Hotel & Restaurant Bhowali, DreamCatcher Boutique Hotels, Hotel Walnut Creek and Aotel Pangot Formally Royal Cliff.
Do any of these hotels allow pets?
Snow View Huts and Avenida Himalayan Retreat both list Pets allowed. Snow View Huts is 5.5 km from the centre with 141 reviews and a 4.9 out of 5 rating, while Avenida Himalayan Retreat is 13.7 km out with 338 reviews and a 4.7 rating.
Which hotels are best for families?
Nature Drops and The Nature's Green Resort Bhimtal Nainital list Family rooms, Badminton, a Games room and a Playground. Avenida Himalayan Retreat adds Table tennis and a Tennis court, and DreamCatcher Boutique Hotels and Aotel Pangot Formally Royal Cliff also list Family rooms.
Which hotel has the highest guest rating on this list?
Snow View Huts has the highest at 4.9 out of 5 from 141 reviews. It lists a Restaurant, Family rooms, Room Service, Wifi and Pets allowed, and is 5.5 km from the centre.
Are there hotels here with airport or station transfers?
Snow View Huts and Ganeshwaram Hotel & Restaurant Bhowali both list a Shuttle service. Kathgodam, the nearest railway station, is about 35 kilometres away, and Pantnagar, the nearest major airport, is about 70 kilometres away.
Which hotels suit a short break near the lake?
For the shortest distances, Ganeshwaram Hotel & Restaurant Bhowali at 0.7 km and The Raikwals Hotel and Restaurant at 1.0 km keep you near the town, while Snow View Huts at 5.5 km puts you close to the Snow View viewpoint, reached by ropeway from the Mall Road.