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4- and 5-star hotels in Ranikhet
A shortlist of 15 four- and five-star hotels in and around Ranikhet, from farm stays minutes from town to forest resorts near Corbett. It is for couples, families and small groups who want mountain air, quiet trails and a comfortable base in Kumaon.
Staying in Ranikhet
Ranikhet keeps a quiet, unhurried character. Walking trails lead to Jhula Devi Temple and the Chaubatia orchards, and the Ranikhet Golf Course, one of the highest in Asia, is well known among golfers. The town also works as a base for the temple circuits of Kumaon and for the nearby hill retreats of Almora and Kausani. The hotels are scattered rather than clustered. Amã Stays & Trails Serendipity Ranikhet, Queens Meadows by Sunshine & Smiles and Himalaya View sit closest to the centre, between 2.3 and 4 kilometres away. Yak and Yeti Inn, Cosmos HImalayan Villas and Morning Bliss by VEO are around Majkhali on the Almora road, and Hotel Dev Chhaya is on Almora Road. Couples and short-break visitors do best near town; families and groups wanting pools, games rooms and playgrounds will find more of that in the outlying resorts.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Welcomhotel By ITC Hotels Jim Corbett
Village Kyari Tehsil Salt, Ranikhet, India
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Outdoor pool
- Sauna
- Free car parking
Why stay hereSet in Village Kyari Tehsil Salt, this 5-star property is the highest rated on the list at 4.8 out of 5 from 1369 reviews. Guests have an outdoor pool and spa on site, plus archery and badminton for active days. Air conditioning and free wifi run throughout, and the restaurant and bar cover meals and evenings. It sits 27.4 km from the centre, so it suits travellers who want a full resort with plenty to do rather than a base in town.
See Welcomhotel By ITC Hotels Jim CorbettThe Solluna Resort
Marchula Jim Corbett National Park, Ranikhet, India
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Outdoor pool
- Free car parking
- Pool bar
Why stay hereThe Solluna Resort earns 4.5 out of 5 from 1501 reviews, the largest guest count here. Its outdoor pool and fitness centre anchor the stay, while the games room, karaoke and darts keep evenings busy, and family rooms with a playground make it work for children. The address at Marchula sits 34.4 km from the centre. Choose it for a resort where entertainment and sport are part of the package.
See The Solluna ResortWelcomHeritage Tarangi Ramganga Resort Corbett
P.O. Sankar Marchula Nh 121, Ranikhet, India
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Outdoor pool
- Spa
- Free car parking
Why stay hereWelcomHeritage Tarangi Ramganga Resort Corbett holds 4.4 out of 5 from 794 reviews. Guests have an outdoor pool, a fitness centre and a games room, and family rooms with a playground suit those travelling with children. Bike and car rental services make the surrounding area easy to explore from its spot at P.O. Sankar Marchula Nh 121, 34.7 km from the centre. A good fit for guests who want organised activities alongside their stay.
See WelcomHeritage Tarangi Ramganga Resort CorbettAmã Stays & Trails Serendipity Ranikhet
Serendipity Farm Village Sakhola, Ranikhet, India
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Pool bar
- Car parking
- Wheelchair accessible
Why stay hereAt just 3.3 km from the centre, this is the closest property on the list, and it is a strong choice for guests who want to be near Ranikhet itself. The grounds include a garden and a playground, and free wifi and free car parking are provided. A pool bar adds somewhere to unwind. Wheelchair accessible facilities are available, which suits travellers with mobility needs.
See Amã Stays & Trails Serendipity RanikhetHimalaya View
Village Kalika Ranikhet Uttarakhand, Ranikhet, India
Best for: Families · Breakfast
- Breakfast in room
- Family rooms
- Kitchen
Why stay hereHimalaya View stands 4.0 km from the centre and suits guests who prefer a house-style stay. Rooms open onto a balcony or terrace and some have a fireplace, with a kitchen available for self-catering. The garden and picnic area give outdoor space, and breakfast can be served in the room. Families are catered for with family rooms and a playground on site.
See Himalaya ViewAdaara Retreat Pet Friendly Cottages Almora
Adaara Retreat Pet Friendly Cottages Block And Po Jyoli Jyoli Road Ranikhet Almora, Ranikhet, India
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Family rooms
Why stay herePets are allowed at this retreat 15.6 km from the centre, making it the obvious pick for guests travelling with animals. Cottages come with a fireplace and a terrace, and the garden and picnic area provide outdoor room to spread out. Family rooms, air conditioning and free wifi cover the practical side, and housekeeping keeps things in order during longer stays.
See Adaara Retreat Pet Friendly Cottages AlmoraSukoon Bhatrojkhan
Village Dharar Post Office Pant Gaon Bhatrojkhan, Ranikhet, India
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Breakfast in room
- Pets allowed
Why stay hereSukoon Bhatrojkhan scores 4.8 out of 5 from 129 reviews and accepts pets. It sits 12.6 km from the centre in Village Dharar, where a kitchen and kitchenette let guests cook for themselves alongside the on-site restaurant. The garden and picnic area suit slow afternoons, and there is a tennis court for those who want to play. Good for families and pet owners wanting space and quiet.
See Sukoon BhatrojkhanYak and Yeti Inn
Ranikhet Almora Road Near Helipad Majkhali, Ranikhet, India
Best for: Drivers · Breakfast
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereThis inn 6.2 km from the centre rates 4.3 out of 5 from 594 reviews, and its tennis court and table tennis give guests sport without leaving the property. A bar and restaurant handle meals, breakfast is offered, and balconies and terraces open up the views. A shuttle service adds convenience for getting around. Suited to guests who want easy access to Ranikhet with activities on hand.
See Yak and Yeti InnQueens Meadows by Sunshine & Smiles
Badhan Chiliyanaula, Ranikhet, India
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Pool bar
- Free car parking
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereAt 2.3 km from the centre, Queens Meadows is well placed for guests who want to be close to Ranikhet. It rates 4.3 out of 5 from 349 reviews. The garden and picnic area give outdoor space, an arcade and bicycle hire provide things to do, and express check-in and check-out keep arrivals and departures quick. A straightforward choice for a convenient, activity-light stay.
See Queens Meadows by Sunshine & SmilesLaTigre Resort
Village Jarhgaon, Ranikhet, India
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Kids pool
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
Why stay hereLaTigre Resort rates 4.2 out of 5 from 1195 reviews and offers the widest activity range here: badminton, darts, fishing, karaoke, a games room and a kids pool. Family rooms and a babysitting service make it work for guests with children, and the bar and restaurant cover dining. It lies 33.5 km from the centre, so plan for a resort-centred stay rather than a town base.
See LaTigre ResortEssence of Nature Resort N Spa
Eon Hills Midway Corbett Ghatti Basot, Ranikhet, India
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Spa
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
Why stay hereEssence of Nature Resort N Spa holds 4.0 out of 5 from 330 reviews and welcomes pets. A massage service and spa facilities are the main draw, and the games room, playground and picnic area keep families occupied. The restaurant and bar handle meals, and fireplaces add warmth to rooms. Set 18.8 km from the centre, it suits guests who want relaxation and space in equal measure.
See Essence of Nature Resort N SpaCosmos HImalayan Villas
Majkhali, Ranikhet, India
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Lounge
- Pets allowed
Why stay hereCosmos Himalayan Villas offers a golf course on site, which sets it apart from the other properties here. It lies 6.2 km from the centre in Majkhali. Villas come with fireplaces, terraces and kitchens, and a restaurant and lounge are available. Babysitting service, family rooms and a playground make it practical for guests with children, and pets are allowed.
See Cosmos HImalayan VillasMorning Bliss by VEO Part of StayVista
Majkhali Malliriyuni Patti Joshi Estate Ranikhet, Ranikhet, India
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Lounge
Why stay hereMorning Bliss sits 6.3 km from the centre and is built for self-catering stays, with a kitchen or kitchenette plus a microwave, oven and refrigerator. Badminton is available on site, bars provide somewhere to relax, and the garden and terrace extend the living space outdoors. Family rooms, air conditioning and wheelchair accessible facilities round out the practical side for longer stays.
See Morning Bliss by VEO Part of StayVistaSaffronStays Glasshouse Celeste Ranikhet
Midway Corbett Ranikhet Near Maa Bhona Devi Temple Ghatti Basot Road Village Jehaad 263680 Bhatrojkhan India, Ranikhet, India
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Sauna
- Free car parking
- Lounge
Why stay hereThis glasshouse property 18.3 km from the centre pairs a sauna and steam room with archery on site, giving guests both relaxation and activity. Pets are allowed, and fireplaces, terraces and a garden create comfortable indoor and outdoor space. Kitchens with microwaves and refrigerators support longer stays, and free wifi and free car parking are included.
See SaffronStays Glasshouse Celeste RanikhetHotel Dev Chhaya
Almora Road, Ranikhet, India
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Parking
- Breakfast in room
- Family rooms
Why stay hereHotel Dev Chhaya sits 7.2 km from the centre on Almora Road and includes a golf course and badminton among its facilities, along with chess and board games for quieter hours. A restaurant handles meals with buffet and breakfast in room options, and a shuttle service helps with local travel. Family rooms and a garden area make it a workable choice for guests with children.
See Hotel Dev Chhaya
The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Parking | Breakfast | Pool or spa | Pets | To the centre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welcomhotel By ITC Hotels Jim Corbett | ★★★★★ | Yes | Yes | Yes | – | 27.4 km |
| The Solluna Resort | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | – | 34.4 km |
| WelcomHeritage Tarangi Ramganga Resort Corbett | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | – | 34.7 km |
| Amã Stays & Trails Serendipity Ranikhet | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | – | 3.3 km |
| Himalaya View | ★★★★★ | – | Yes | – | – | 4.0 km |
| Adaara Retreat Pet Friendly Cottages Almora | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | – | Yes | 15.6 km |
| Sukoon Bhatrojkhan | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | – | Yes | 12.6 km |
| Yak and Yeti Inn | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | – | – | 6.2 km |
| Queens Meadows by Sunshine & Smiles | ★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | – | 2.3 km |
| LaTigre Resort | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 33.5 km |
| Essence of Nature Resort N Spa | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 18.8 km |
| Cosmos HImalayan Villas | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | Yes | 6.2 km |
| Morning Bliss by VEO Part of StayVista | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | – | – | 6.3 km |
| SaffronStays Glasshouse Celeste Ranikhet | ★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | Yes | 18.3 km |
| Hotel Dev Chhaya | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | – | – | 7.2 km |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For families
LaTigre Resort, The Solluna Resort and WelcomHeritage Tarangi Ramganga Resort Corbett list family rooms, playgrounds and games rooms, and LaTigre Resort adds a kids pool. Sukoon Bhatrojkhan is a smaller 4-star option with family rooms, a playground and a tennis court, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 129 reviews.
LaTigre Resort · The Solluna Resort · WelcomHeritage Tarangi Ramganga Resort Corbett · Sukoon Bhatrojkhan
Closest to the centre
Queens Meadows by Sunshine & Smiles is 2.3 kilometres from the centre, Amã Stays & Trails Serendipity Ranikhet 3.3 kilometres and Himalaya View 4 kilometres. All three are 5- or 4-star, so you can walk into town without giving up comfort.
Queens Meadows by Sunshine & Smiles · Amã Stays & Trails Serendipity Ranikhet · Himalaya View
For couples and quiet stays
Welcomhotel By ITC Hotels Jim Corbett has a 4.8 rating from 1369 reviews and a spa and sauna, though it lies 27.4 kilometres out. Sukoon Bhatrojkhan, 12.6 kilometres away, and Hotel Dev Chhaya on Almora Road offer fireplaces and gardens for slower evenings.
Welcomhotel By ITC Hotels Jim Corbett · Sukoon Bhatrojkhan · Hotel Dev Chhaya
With a pool or spa
Welcomhotel By ITC Hotels Jim Corbett, The Solluna Resort and WelcomHeritage Tarangi Ramganga Resort Corbett each list an outdoor pool and fitness centre, and the first also has a sauna and spa. Essence of Nature Resort N Spa, 18.8 kilometres from the centre, includes massage.
Welcomhotel By ITC Hotels Jim Corbett · The Solluna Resort · WelcomHeritage Tarangi Ramganga Resort Corbett · Essence of Nature Resort N Spa
Where to stay in Ranikhet
Majkhali
A quiet hamlet about 12 kilometres from Ranikhet on the Almora road, Majkhali has a cluster of resorts and homestays popular for their sunrise views over the Himalayas. Yak and Yeti Inn, Cosmos HImalayan Villas and Morning Bliss by VEO Part of StayVista all sit here.
Our picks here: Yak and Yeti Inn · Cosmos HImalayan Villas · Morning Bliss by VEO Part of StayVista
Almora Road
The Almora road carries traffic out of town towards Majkhali and Almora. Hotel Dev Chhaya is on Almora Road, 7.2 kilometres from the centre, and Yak and Yeti Inn stands on Ranikhet Almora Road near the helipad at Majkhali, 6.2 kilometres out.
Our picks here: Hotel Dev Chhaya · Yak and Yeti Inn
Plan your stay
Getting there and around
Ranikhet is connected by road to Delhi, around 350 km, a drive of eight to ten hours, and to other Kumaon towns like Almora and Nainital. The nearest railway station is Kathgodam, about 80 km away, from where taxis and buses are available. Pantnagar Airport is the closest airport, roughly 110 km away. Within Ranikhet, local transport includes shared jeeps and taxis; many attractions are within walking distance in the central area, but a vehicle is useful for reaching Chaubatia, Majkhali and Dwarahat.
When to go
The most pleasant months to visit Ranikhet are from March to June, when temperatures are mild and the skies are often clear for mountain views. The monsoon months of July to September bring heavy rainfall and occasional landslides. Winter, from November to February, is cold with temperatures sometimes dropping near freezing, but the snow-dusted peaks and quiet trails appeal to some travellers.
Questions, answered
Which hotel is closest to Ranikhet town centre?
Queens Meadows by Sunshine & Smiles, 2.3 kilometres away, is the closest on this list, followed by Amã Stays & Trails Serendipity Ranikhet at 3.3 kilometres and Himalaya View at 4 kilometres.
Which hotels in Ranikhet allow pets?
Adaara Retreat Pet Friendly Cottages Almora, Sukoon Bhatrojkhan, Essence of Nature Resort N Spa, Cosmos HImalayan Villas and SaffronStays Glasshouse Celeste Ranikhet all list pets allowed.
Do any hotels have a swimming pool?
Welcomhotel By ITC Hotels Jim Corbett, The Solluna Resort and WelcomHeritage Tarangi Ramganga Resort Corbett each list an outdoor pool. LaTigre Resort adds a kids pool.
Which is the top-rated hotel on this shortlist?
Welcomhotel By ITC Hotels Jim Corbett scores 4.8 out of 5 from 1369 reviews. Sukoon Bhatrojkhan is also rated 4.8, from 129 reviews.
Which hotels are best for families with children?
LaTigre Resort and The Solluna Resort list family rooms, playgrounds and games rooms, with a kids pool at LaTigre Resort. Sukoon Bhatrojkhan offers a playground and tennis court.
Is free parking available at these hotels?
Yes. Free car parking is listed by Welcomhotel By ITC Hotels Jim Corbett, The Solluna Resort, WelcomHeritage Tarangi Ramganga Resort Corbett, Adaara Retreat, Sukoon Bhatrojkhan, Yak and Yeti Inn, Queens Meadows, LaTigre Resort and others.
Which hotels are near the Corbett side of the region?
The Solluna Resort at Marchula, WelcomHeritage Tarangi Ramganga Resort Corbett and Welcomhotel By ITC Hotels Jim Corbett lie 27.4 to 34.7 kilometres from Ranikhet centre, towards Corbett country.
Do the hotels offer breakfast?
Breakfast is listed at Welcomhotel By ITC Hotels Jim Corbett, Yak and Yeti Inn, LaTigre Resort, Essence of Nature Resort N Spa and Morning Bliss by VEO Part of StayVista, among others.