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3-star hotels in Salem

A shortlist of 3-star hotels in Salem, drawn from guest ratings out of 5 and listed facilities. It suits couples, families and business travellers who want to compare where to stay before booking a short break in the city or the Yercaud hills.

15 hotels4 rated 4.5+40,353 guest reviews

Staying in Salem

Salem is a working South Indian city of steel plants, textiles, temples and busy markets, less touristy than much of Tamil Nadu, with its own airport and a major railway junction. The nearby Yercaud hills, about 30 kilometers away, give a cooler, greener contrast of viewpoints and coffee plantations. The places on this shortlist sit in different parts of the area: several cluster in and around the city centre, from Krishna Paradise to Berry Garden and Ondikadai Post, while others stand further out along Omalur Main Road, Junction Main Road and Reddipatti, and a few sit on the Yercaud ghat road and Pagoda Point Road.

That spread makes the list useful for different kinds of trip. Couples and short-break visitors can pick a central address close to markets and transport, or head uphill to Yercaud for the climate. Families have family rooms, games rooms and pools at several properties, including those on the ghat road. Business travellers are served by hotels with business centres, meeting rooms and banquet halls, many with air conditioning, restaurants and free parking. Ratings across the list run from 4.0 to 4.6 out of 5.

The shortlist

Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.

  1. Zibe Salem By Grt Hotels

    ★★★4.63,337 reviews14.0 km from the centre

    Omalur Main Road, Salem, India

    Best for: Families · Breakfast

    • Breakfast
    • Fitness Center
    • Pets allowed

    Why stay hereA strong pick for business travellers and families, Zibe Salem By Grt Hotels sits 14.0 km from the centre on Omalur Main Road. Guests rate it 4.6 from 3337 reviews. A fitness centre, banquet space and restaurant cover work and events, while family rooms, a garden and free wifi keep longer stays comfortable, and pets are allowed.

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  2. Shambala Yercaud

    ★★★4.6515 reviews0.2 km from the centre

    33 2B Athiyur Village, Salem, India

    Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa

    • Sauna
    • Free car parking
    • Wheelchair accessible

    Why stay hereSet in Athiyur Village just 0.2 km from the centre, Shambala Yercaud suits guests who want sports and wellness on site. The 3-star property offers a tennis court, basketball court and a spa with sauna, plus yoga, a garden and picnic area. It scores 4.6 from 515 reviews, with free parking, a restaurant and a shuttle service.

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  3. Hotel Pearls

    ★★★4.55,800 reviews13.6 km from the centre

    No 12 278 'A' Raman Road Opp New Bus Stand Behind Vp Bakery, Salem, India

    Best for: Drivers

    • Free car parking
    • Free Wifi

    Why stay hereHandy for bus travellers, Hotel Pearls stands on Raman Road opposite the New Bus Stand behind Vp Bakery, 13.6 km from the centre. Its 4.5 rating comes from 5800 reviews. Free wifi, free car parking and a bar are the main draws, alongside a 24 hour front desk, room service and car rental for getting around Salem.

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  4. Great trails yercaud by GRT Hotels

    ★★★4.55,063 reviews1.3 km from the centre

    20Th Hairpin Bend Salem Yercaud Main Rd, Salem, India

    Best for: Families · Drivers

    • Outdoor pool
    • Spa
    • Free car parking

    Why stay herePerched on the 20Th Hairpin Bend of Salem Yercaud Main Rd, Great trails yercaud by GRT Hotels is 1.3 km from the centre and built for leisure. An outdoor pool, fitness centre and massage sit beside a games room and karaoke, with family rooms, a garden and free parking. It holds 4.5 from 5063 reviews, plus a bar and lounge.

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  5. Grand Palace Hotel & Spa

    ★★★4.47,151 reviews1.6 km from the centre

    Killiyur Falls Road, Salem, India

    Best for: Families · Drivers

    • Outdoor pool
    • Sauna
    • Free car parking

    Why stay hereGrand Palace Hotel & Spa on Killiyur Falls Road places guests 1.6 km from the centre with lake and garden settings. The 3-star hotel, rated 4.4 from 7151 reviews, pairs a spa and jacuzzi with badminton and a games room, and adds family rooms, babysitting and a restaurant. Massage, a bar and free wifi round out the stay.

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  6. Grand Signature Hotel & Spa

    ★★★4.4853 reviews1.5 km from the centre

    No. 48 4Th Cross Krishna Paradise, Salem, India

    Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa

    • Spa
    • Parking
    • Wheelchair accessible

    Why stay hereGrand Signature Hotel & Spa works well for guests mixing work and downtime, 1.5 km from the centre on 4Th Cross Krishna Paradise. A spa and night club headline the facilities, backed by a restaurant, cafe, meeting room and banquet space. Express check in and check out, lifts and free wifi support a 4.4 rating from 853 reviews.

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  7. SS Silver Oaks Resort

    ★★★4.4628 reviews1.6 km from the centre

    Plot No 49 3Rd Cross Berry Garden Kuppanur Yercaud Ghat Road, Salem, India

    Best for: Families · Drivers

    • Free car parking
    • Breakfast
    • Family rooms

    Why stay hereSS Silver Oaks Resort on Kuppanur Yercaud Ghat Road suits families and longer stays, 1.6 km from the centre. Rooms come with balconies, kitchen conveniences such as a microwave and oven, and family rooms; a games room, garden and picnic area add to the outdoor options. Free wifi, free parking and valet parking accompany a 4.4 rating from 628 reviews.

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  8. Tgi Star Holidays Yercaud

    ★★★4.34,402 reviews1.3 km from the centre

    Opp. Union Office Near Yercaud Lake, Salem, India

    Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa

    • Outdoor pool
    • Free car parking
    • Wheelchair accessible

    Why stay hereOpposite the Union Office near Yercaud Lake, 1.3 km from the centre, Tgi Star Holidays Yercaud is aimed at active and family guests. An outdoor pool and tennis court sit alongside archery, a playground and picnic area. It is rated 4.3 from 4402 reviews, with a restaurant, cafe, free parking and a 24 hour front desk.

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  9. Sivaraj Inn Salem

    ★★★4.14,295 reviews14.6 km from the centre

    603 Junction Main Road, Salem, India

    Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa

    • Kids pool
    • Sauna
    • Car parking

    Why stay hereSivaraj Inn Salem on Junction Main Road, 14.6 km from the centre, leans towards wellness and family leisure. An outdoor pool with a kids pool and pool bar joins a spa, sauna and steam room, plus yoga. Rated 4.1 from 4295 reviews, it also offers restaurants, a cafe, banquet and meeting rooms, free parking and free wifi.

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  10. Hotel Ashwa Park

    ★★★4.12,898 reviews15.0 km from the centre

    Reddipatti Tamil Nadu, Salem, India

    Best for: Drivers · Breakfast

    • Free car parking
    • Breakfast
    • Bar/Lounge

    Why stay hereHotel Ashwa Park in Reddipatti suits travellers wanting straightforward comfort 15.0 km from the centre. Air conditioning, a bar and lounge, and a restaurant cover the essentials, with free bottled water, free newspapers and free parking. The 3-star hotel has 1 - 50 rooms and is rated 4.1 from 2898 reviews.

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  11. INDeco Lakeforest

    ★★★4.11,610 reviews1.2 km from the centre

    Ondikadai Post, Salem, India

    Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa

    • Spa
    • Free car parking
    • Free Wifi

    Why stay hereINDeco Lakeforest at Ondikadai Post, 1.2 km from the centre, is a compact 3-star choice for guests seeking quiet facilities. A spa and banquet space are the standout offerings, supported by a restaurant, free wifi and free parking. It is rated 4.1 from 1610 reviews.

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  12. INDecos Lake Forest Hotel

    ★★★4.11,605 reviews1.2 km from the centre

    Ondikadai Post, Salem, India

    • Wifi

    Why stay hereINDecos Lake Forest Hotel keeps things simple at Ondikadai Post, 1.2 km from the centre. A restaurant, bar and wifi are the facilities on offer, making it a practical base for guests who plan to spend their time out in Salem. It holds a 4.1 rating from 1605 reviews.

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  13. Casita Inn

    ★★★4.1682 reviews0.2 km from the centre

    Near 5 Roads Via Montfort Schoolyercaud 636601Tamilnadu, Salem, India

    Best for: Drivers · Business trips

    • Car parking
    • Wheelchair accessible

    Why stay hereCasita Inn near 5 Roads via Montfort School puts guests 0.2 km from the centre, close to Yercaud's sights. A restaurant and business centre serve meals and work needs, with meeting room space, lifts, car parking and wheelchair accessibility. The 3-star hotel is rated 4.1 from 682 reviews.

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  14. MM Resorts

    ★★★4.1675 reviews2.0 km from the centre

    Pagoda Point Road, Salem, India

    Best for: Families · Drivers

    • Free car parking
    • Family rooms
    • Wheelchair accessible

    Why stay hereMM Resorts on Pagoda Point Road, 2.0 km from the centre, caters to families and groups. Family rooms with balconies and bathrooms join a garden, restaurant and room service, plus a shuttle service for local trips. Rated 4.1 from 675 reviews, it provides free parking, non smoking rooms and 24 hour security.

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  15. La Flora Paradise Residency

    ★★★4.0839 reviews2.7 km from the centre

    Pagoda Point Road Salem, Salem, India

    • Wifi

    Why stay hereLa Flora Paradise Residency on Pagoda Point Road sits 2.7 km from the centre in Yercaud. Rooms include balconies and televisions, with wifi available, so it fits guests who want a simple 3-star base with outdoor space. It is rated 4.0 from 839 reviews.

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The shortlist side by side

HotelClassGuest ratingReviewsParkingBreakfastPool or spaPetsTo the centre
Zibe Salem By Grt Hotels★★★4.63,337–Yes–Yes14.0 km
Shambala Yercaud★★★4.6515Yes–Yes–0.2 km
Hotel Pearls★★★4.55,800Yes–––13.6 km
Great trails yercaud by GRT Hotels★★★4.55,063YesYesYesYes1.3 km
Grand Palace Hotel & Spa★★★4.47,151YesYesYes–1.6 km
Grand Signature Hotel & Spa★★★4.4853Yes–Yes–1.5 km
SS Silver Oaks Resort★★★4.4628YesYes––1.6 km
Tgi Star Holidays Yercaud★★★4.34,402Yes–Yes–1.3 km
Sivaraj Inn Salem★★★4.14,295YesYesYes–14.6 km
Hotel Ashwa Park★★★4.12,898YesYes––15.0 km
INDeco Lakeforest★★★4.11,610Yes–Yes–1.2 km
INDecos Lake Forest Hotel★★★4.11,605––––1.2 km
Casita Inn★★★4.1682Yes–––0.2 km
MM Resorts★★★4.1675Yes–––2.0 km
La Flora Paradise Residency★★★4.0839––––2.7 km

From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.

How to choose

For families

These hotels list family rooms or family-friendly facilities. Great trails yercaud by GRT Hotels, Grand Palace Hotel & Spa, SS Silver Oaks Resort and Tgi Star Holidays Yercaud add outdoor pools, games rooms or playground space. Zibe Salem By Grt Hotels and MM Resorts list family rooms, and Sivaraj Inn Salem has a kids pool alongside its outdoor pool.

Great trails yercaud by GRT Hotels · Grand Palace Hotel & Spa · SS Silver Oaks Resort · Tgi Star Holidays Yercaud · Sivaraj Inn Salem · MM Resorts

Near the centre

For a short break close to the city's amenities, these addresses are the closest to the centre on this list, from 0.2 to 1.6 km. Shambala Yercaud and Casita Inn are 0.2 km, Great trails yercaud by GRT Hotels, Tgi Star Holidays Yercaud and INDeco Lakeforest sit around 1.2 to 1.3 km, and Grand Palace Hotel & Spa, Grand Signature Hotel & Spa and SS Silver Oaks Resort are within 1.6 km.

Shambala Yercaud · Great trails yercaud by GRT Hotels · Grand Palace Hotel & Spa · Grand Signature Hotel & Spa · SS Silver Oaks Resort · Tgi Star Holidays Yercaud

Business trips

Banquet halls, meeting rooms and business centres recur across these properties. Zibe Salem By Grt Hotels and Grand Palace Hotel & Spa list business centres and banquet space, Sivaraj Inn Salem and Hotel Ashwa Park add meeting rooms, and Grand Signature Hotel & Spa, SS Silver Oaks Resort, Casita Inn and Great trails yercaud by GRT Hotels cover meetings and events as well.

Zibe Salem By Grt Hotels · Great trails yercaud by GRT Hotels · Grand Palace Hotel & Spa · SS Silver Oaks Resort · Sivaraj Inn Salem · Hotel Ashwa Park

Pools and spa

If a pool or spa matters, this is the group to look at. Great trails yercaud by GRT Hotels, Tgi Star Holidays Yercaud and Sivaraj Inn Salem list outdoor pools, with a kids pool and pool bar at Sivaraj Inn Salem. Shambala Yercaud and Grand Signature Hotel & Spa list spas and saunas, and Grand Palace Hotel & Spa, INDeco Lakeforest and Sivaraj Inn Salem also cover spa facilities.

Great trails yercaud by GRT Hotels · Grand Palace Hotel & Spa · Sivaraj Inn Salem · Shambala Yercaud · Grand Signature Hotel & Spa · Tgi Star Holidays Yercaud

Plan your stay

Getting there and around

Salem is connected by air through Salem Airport, which has limited domestic flights; the nearest major airport is in Coimbatore, about 160 kilometers away, and Chennai International Airport is around 340 kilometers. By train, Salem Junction is a major railway station with services from cities like Chennai, Bangalore and Coimbatore. By road, the city is well-connected via National Highways, with frequent bus services from nearby cities. Getting around is easy with auto-rickshaws, taxis and local buses, and for Yercaud, buses and taxis are available from Salem.

When to go

The best time to visit Salem is from November to February, when the weather is cooler and drier, with temperatures ranging from 20°C to 30°C. The summer months from March to May can be hot, often exceeding 35°C, and the monsoon from June to September brings moderate rainfall, while October and November can see heavy rain from the northeast monsoon. Yercaud is pleasant year-round but can be chilly in winter.

Questions, answered

Which hotels here allow pets?

Zibe Salem By Grt Hotels is the one property on this list that names pets allowed among its facilities, so it is the place to check first if you are travelling with an animal. The other hotels do not list pets among their facilities.

Do these hotels have free parking?

Several do. Shambala Yercaud, Hotel Pearls, Great trails yercaud by GRT Hotels, Grand Palace Hotel & Spa, SS Silver Oaks Resort, Tgi Star Holidays Yercaud, Sivaraj Inn Salem, Hotel Ashwa Park, INDeco Lakeforest, INDecos Lake Forest Hotel and Casita Inn all list free car parking.

Which of these hotels is closest to the centre?

Shambala Yercaud and Casita Inn are both 0.2 km from the centre, the shortest distance on this list. INDeco Lakeforest and INDecos Lake Forest Hotel follow at 1.2 km, and Great trails yercaud by GRT Hotels and Tgi Star Holidays Yercaud at 1.3 km.

Which hotels here have a pool?

Great trails yercaud by GRT Hotels, Tgi Star Holidays Yercaud and Sivaraj Inn Salem list outdoor pools. Sivaraj Inn Salem also lists a kids pool and a pool bar, which can matter if you are travelling with children.

Which hotels have the highest guest ratings?

Zibe Salem By Grt Hotels and Shambala Yercaud share the top rating of 4.6 out of 5, from 3337 and 515 reviews. Hotel Pearls follows at 4.5, and Great trails yercaud by GRT Hotels at 4.5 from 5063 reviews.

Do any of these hotels have a spa or sauna?

Shambala Yercaud and Grand Signature Hotel & Spa list spa facilities, and Shambala Yercaud also lists a sauna. Grand Palace Hotel & Spa, INDeco Lakeforest and Sivaraj Inn Salem list spa among their facilities as well.

Are there hotels here good for families?

Great trails yercaud by GRT Hotels, Grand Palace Hotel & Spa, SS Silver Oaks Resort, Tgi Star Holidays Yercaud, Zibe Salem By Grt Hotels and MM Resorts list family rooms. The Yercaud properties add games rooms, a playground or picnic areas for children.

Which hotels are best for business travellers?

Zibe Salem By Grt Hotels, Grand Palace Hotel & Spa, SS Silver Oaks Resort, Sivaraj Inn Salem, Hotel Ashwa Park, Grand Signature Hotel & Spa and Casita Inn list meeting rooms, business centres or banquet halls, covering everything from a small meeting to an event.

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