Expertly laid out gardens create old-world charm throughout this five-star Coonoor retreat. The restaurant serves delicious cuisine with attentive staff providing warm, personalized service. Guests can unwind with handcrafted drinks at the lounge bar or enjoy the arcade game room.
Located in Coonoor, Gateway Coonoor is in the city center and near a train station. Droog Fort and Lady Canning's Seat are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Ooty Rose Garden and Wax World. Government Botanical Gardens and Thread Garden are also worth visiting. Practice your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as hiking/biking trails in the area. Visit our Coonoor travel guide
Church Road, Upper Coonoor, Coonoor, Tamil Nadu, 643101
What's nearby
Ooty Lake
44 min drive - 21.8 km
Sim's Park
13 min walk - 1.1 km
Pasteur Institute
13 min walk - 1.1 km
Laws Falls
3 min drive - 2.1 km
Wellington Gymkhana Club Golf Course
4 min drive - 3.6 km
Getting around
Coonoor Station
9 min drive
Coimbatore (CJB)
173 min drive
Restaurants
orange pekoe
16 min drive
KMS Tea and Tea
13 min drive
La Belle Vie
2 min drive
Srilakshmi cafe
5 min walk
Buddies Cafe
7 min walk
About this property
Gateway Coonoor
Luxury hotel in the city center
You can look forward to a coffee shop/cafe, a garden, and an arcade/game room at Gateway Coonoor. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and car rentals on site.
Other perks include:
Free self parking
Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
Babysitting (surcharge), luggage storage, and a banquet hall
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as 24-hour room service and fireplaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
Pillowtop mattresses, down comforters, and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
Bathrooms with rainfall showers and tubs or showers
32-inch HDTVs with premium channels
Coffee/tea makers, ceiling fans, and daily housekeeping
Awards and affiliations
Sustainability Certifications
This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: EarthCheck. For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.
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Available in all rooms: WiFi (INR 2,700 per day); wired internet (surcharge)
In-room WiFi has a 4-device limit
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
Free self parking on site
Limited onsite self parking
Food and drink
Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: INR 550 per person
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Bicycle rentals
Billiards/pool table
Gym
Family friendly
Arcade/game room
Babysitting (surcharge)
Laundry facilities
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Free newspapers in lobby
Gift shop/newsstand
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Porter/bellhop
Tour and ticket assistance
Turndown service
Business services
Business center
Conference space
Outdoors
Garden
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Elevator
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
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Banquet hall
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Blackout drapes
Down comforter
Pillowtop mattress
Premium bedding
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer (on request)
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shower
Slippers
Towels provided
Entertainment
32-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels
Food and drink
24-hour room service
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Minibar
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Access via exterior corridors
Ceiling fan
Desk
Fireplace
Free daily newspapers
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Iron/ironing board on request
Laptop workspace
Laptop-compatible safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 AM
Contactless check-in available
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
To register at this property, guests who are Indian citizens must provide a valid photo identity card issued by the Government of India; travelers who are not citizens of India must present a valid passport and visa.
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for INR 4500.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately INR 550 per person
Fee for in-room wireless internet: INR 2700 per day (4-device limit, rates may vary)
Fee for in-room wired internet: INR 2200 per day (rates may vary)
Rollaway bed fee: INR 4500.0 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Frequently asked questions
Is Gateway Coonoor pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Gateway Coonoor?
As of Sep 18, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gateway Coonoor on Sep 19, 2026 start from ₩211,647, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Gateway Coonoor?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 AM.
What time is check-out at Gateway Coonoor?
Check-out is at noon.
Does Gateway Coonoor provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle.
Where is Gateway Coonoor located?
Located in the heart of Coonoor, this luxury hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Sim's Park and Pasteur Institute. Laws Falls and Highfield Tea Estate are also within 2 mi (3 km).
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Gateway Coonoor Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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Every one of the staff members, at the reception, dining room, housekeeping, Security, oextremely helpful, courteous, and respectful. They really took very good care of me.
Gateway is an older Taj property that reeks of old world charm. The cottages and gardens are expertly laid out and the service is attentive. My room was well appointed but old. Overall an excellent option in the Coonoor area.
Property is lovely but the rooms need upgrade. Excellent food!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Shekhar
Apr 17, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Overall it was sort of just OK stay. We selected this property since Taj brand was attached with it. Food was good and staffs were courteous and ready to help you all the time. But biggest disappointment was room that was offered to us. It was really small for 2 person and I seriously cursed myself for spending 25k per night for that hideous room. The rooms ends as soon as you enter into. It’s not worth your money. Seriously disappointed with room.
Great location within Coonoor. Sprawling green property with plenty of open space , gardens and trees. Calm and serene surroundings. Food is good, overall very friendly and helpful staff includes front desk , house keeping and restaurant.
The improvements are mostly to do with age of the bungalow that has been converted to a hotel. Condition and upkeep can be better .
Stayed two nights. Loved the colonial feel of the hotel just up on the hill above the town of Coonoor. Particularly having a small study area with a fireplace. We passed on the toy train to Ooty but enjoyed a day walking up to Sims Park and then down into the hustle and bustle of the town before escaping back to manicures lawns and watching the mist roll over the hills. A jumper is really needed here in the evenings. The only disappointment was the restaurant. High prices but not high quality. We suspect tinned mushrooms was a key ingredient of our mushroom and pea curry, and my stir fried Bhindi was well over salted. Serving popadoms was a nice touch but no sauces or chutneys to go with it. And why is hot food served on cold plates? Even though I can see a warm plate contraption in evidence. Lovely dinning room but lacked any real sophistication which was a shame. Otherwise an enjoyable stay.
Very nice property located in the centre of coonoor. Staff was excellent and always went the extra mile. Service was prompt and they make you feel at home
Nineteen Century flare, Twentyfirst Century comfor
Great hotel in the British Colonial fashion. Good views, beautiful gardens, nice facilities, helpful staff and many extras. We visited in January and each night a staff member would come and start a fire in our bedroom fireplace. Still not warm enough? Ask for a hot water bottle for your bed! The hotel is centrally located making it easy to enjoy all Coonoor has to offer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Verified review
4/10 Poor
Mark
Jan 17, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Taj, congratulations on restoring the Kumarakom, plus the upgrading of the Savoy going on at present. Now it is time to share some attention for the Gateway Coonoor, a facility in desperate need of some love.
Hint: Take care with Hôtel arranged transport operator.
We loved this hotel! It’s a bit rustic, but in a very appropriate fashion. If you are looking for a modern sort of stay, this place is not for you. The dining room feels like you have been transported to the 1970s. All of the staff are professional, courteous, and go out of their way to assist.
Only wish: we wished they had an area with sofas, tables and a lit fireplace in the main lodge. The fireplace they had lit didn’t have too much loungy furniture, and the one that had all the good furniture, didn’t have the fireplace lit. This is where we would like to have cocktails and engage conversations with other guests.
Tip: You are probably coming here for teas and trains, but don’t miss the food market by the bus and train station. It’s peaceful, friendly, and welcoming - our favorite food market in India.
Pleasant and helpful front office staff.... surprised us with a free upgrade...... restaurant as efficient and neat as most of the taj properties we have stayed in... rooms are neat and comfy... would like to return and stay longer...
We chose to stay here for just one night as a treat for my birthday and had a lovely time. The hotel is in a quirky old building in a quiet location and set in lovely gardens. Our room was huge, well equipped, very comfortable and with the best hot shower we have had during our travels so far. Loved the turn down service and the provision of hot water bottles. The staff were all excellent and couldn't do enough to help - including providing a surprise birthday cake when we hadn't even told them about my birthday. The restaurant food was very good and the breakfast buffet very varied and more then plentiful. A lovely break - just what we wanted.
Hotel is very well located at Upper Coonnor. Silent and exceedingly relaxing.
Rooms have a good Lawn section outside most rooms.
Staff are very polite and Unobtrusive, when they go about their job.
Front desk and F & B staff are really good. Very Polite and Attentive.
The Gen. Mgr. Mr Muraleedharan runs the place very efficiently, as do the others in his team.