COUNTRY INN

What COUNTRY INN does

Country Inn Hotels & Resorts is an Indian mid-segment hospitality chain operated by Espire Hospitality Group, founded in 1993 by Late Mrs. Sadhana Rai. The company runs 13 operating properties across strategic leisure and pilgrimage destinations — Bhimtal, Jim Corbett, Mussoorie, Amritsar (two properties), Vrindavan, Varanasi, Jalandhar, Dehradun, Rishikesh (two properties), Patna, Goa, Katra, and Mukteshwar (temporarily closed for renovation) — with a publicly stated plan to reach 20 hotels and resorts within 2–3 years. The portfolio is structured across three sub-brands: Country Inn (core mid-segment), Country Inn Premier (elevated tier with club benefits such as welcome drink, buffet meals, and flexible check-in/out), and Country Inn Smart Stays (budget/youth-oriented, including dormitories). Each property offers on-site multi-cuisine restaurants, banquet and event venues for weddings and corporate meetings, and recreational amenities such as pools, sports courts, and adventure activities.

The company has no disclosed proprietary technology platform, app, or AI system; distribution runs through its own website (countryinn.in) booking engine, four regional sales offices (West India, Punjab, East India, Delhi NCR), walk-in front desks, and trade referrals via memberships in eight Indian hospitality associations (FHRAI, HAI, IATO, TAAI, ADTOI, HRANI, AIRDA, RCI). Revenue is generated from three core streams: room/accommodation sales across standard rooms, suites, cottages, and dormitory beds; food and beverage through on-site restaurants (e.g., Flames, Sky High, Samudra, Heritage, Moti Mahal, Ruhani, Kapil Dev's Elevens) and banqueting; and events/wedding venue rentals (e.g., Crystal Ballroom at Dehradun, Main Lawn at Jim Corbett, Flower Valley Lawns at Bhimtal). Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; cancellation policies vary by property (24–72 hours). The company targets five distinct customer segments — leisure and family travellers, wedding and celebration events, corporate and MICE travellers, pilgrims and spiritual travellers, and budget/youth travellers — and is led by CEO & Managing Director Akhil Arora following the founder's passing. The parent Espire Hospitality Group also owns the Six Senses Fort Barwara luxury resort and ZANA Luxury Escapes boutique brand.

Name

COUNTRY INN

Legal name

Country Inn Hotels & Resorts

Website

https://countryinn.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Country Inn Hotels & Resorts is an Indian mid-segment hospitality chain operating 13 hotels and resorts across leisure and pilgrimage destinations, with a stated plan to reach 20 properties. It serves leisure travellers, wedding parties, corporate MICE guests, pilgrims, and budget travellers via three sub-brands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hotel and Resort Hospitality

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Traveler Accommodation (7211)

SIC

Hotels & Motels (7011), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Resort-Area Full-Service Hotels (Non–All-Inclusive) (THAGAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Business & Corporate Full-Service Hotels (THAGAAAE), Boutique Resorts (Small-Scale Resorts) (THAGADAJ), Resort Convention Hotels (THAGALAC), Hotel & Resort Restaurants (THAFACAH)

Keywords

• Mid-segment hotel chain
• Resort and leisure hospitality
• Destination wedding venues
• Pilgrimage hotel accommodation
• MICE and corporate stays

Headquarters

HQ city

New Delhi

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices16 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Room/Accommodation Revenue: Primary revenue stream from the sale of hotel rooms, suites, cottages, and dormitory beds across all operating properties. The brand operates three tiers: Country Inn (standard/business hotels), Country Inn Premier (premium resorts with club benefits), and Country Inn Smart Stays (budget-friendly/youth-oriented properties). Revenue is generated through direct website bookings and walk-in guests.
2. Food & Beverage Revenue: Secondary revenue stream from on-site dining across all properties, including multi-cuisine restaurants (e.g., Flames at Bhimtal, The Kebab Factory and The Courtyard at Jim Corbett, Sky High at Mussoorie, Heritage at Amritsar, Sutra at Dehradun and Rishikesh, Dilli Da Adda at Rishikesh, Moti Mahal and The Lounge at Vrindavan, Samudra at Varanasi, Kapil Dev's Elevens at Patna, Ruhani at Goa). Additional F&B revenue includes destination dining experiences, in-room dining, and banquet/catering services.
3. Events & Wedding Venue Revenue: Revenue from renting indoor and outdoor event venues for weddings, corporate events, meetings, and celebrations. Each property features dedicated banquet spaces (e.g., Crystal Ballroom 5,500 sq.ft. at Dehradun, Main Lawn 19,000 sq.ft. at Jim Corbett, Flower Valley Lawns at Bhimtal). Venues are marketed with detailed capacity specifications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Country Inn Hotels & Resorts operates 13 hotel and resort properties across India spanning three sub-brands — Country Inn (mid-segment), Country Inn Premier (premium with club benefits), and Country Inn Smart Stays (budget/youth-oriented). Core offerings include guestroom and suite accommodation, multi-cuisine on-site restaurants, banquet halls and event venues for weddings and corporate meetings, and recreational facilities such as swimming pools, adventure activities, and kids' play areas.

Product overview

Country Inn Hotels & Resorts is a mid-segment hospitality company operating a multi-tier portfolio of hotel properties across India. The portfolio consists of three main sub-brands: Country Inn Hotels & Resorts (core mid-segment properties), Country Inn Premier (elevated tier with premium amenities and club facilities), and Country Inn Smart Stays (budget-friendly efficient accommodations). Currently operational properties include 14 hotels spanning destinations in Uttarakhand (Bhimtal, Jim Corbett, Dehradun, Rishikesh, Mukteshwar, Katra), Punjab (Jalandhar, Amritsar), Uttar Pradesh (Vrindavan, Varanasi), Goa, and Mussoorie. Additional properties are under development in Ayodhya, Gurugram, Greater Noida, Udaipur, Lucknow, Raipur, Ghaziabad, and Patkot. Properties offer diverse accommodation types from standard rooms to luxury cottages and family suites, along with multi-cuisine restaurants, event venues for weddings and corporate gatherings, and recreational facilities including pools, fitness centers, and adventure activities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Country Inn Hotels & Resorts: Mid-segment leisure and business hotels offering refreshing stays, delightful experiences, and family holidays in naturally scenic destinations.
• Country Inn Premier
• Country Inn Smart Stays

Products and services

• Country Inn Hotels & Resorts Mid-segment hospitality brand offering leisure and business hotels in destinations across Himalayan foothills, lakeside settings, forest areas, and pilgrimage destinations across India. Properties include Country Inn Nature Resort Bhimtal, Country Inn Tarika Riverside Resort Jim Corbett, Country Inn Hall of Heritage Amritsar, Country Inn Resort Vrindavan, Country Inn Varanasi, Country Inn Jalandhar, Country Inn Dehradun, Country Inn Rishikesh, Country Inn Katra, and Country Inn Mukteshwar.
• Country Inn Premier Elevated tier of Country Inn properties featuring modern aesthetics and enriched experiences. Located in high-demand markets with spacious interiors, premium amenities, club facilities, experiential dining, and personalised services for well-travelled guests. Currently includes Country Inn Premier Pacific Resort, Mussoorie, and Country Inn Premier, Amritsar.
• Country Inn Smart Stays Budget-friendly brand designed for explorers, adventure seekers, and spiritual wanderers, offering efficient, comfortable stays with smart room design, dormitory configurations, and lively well-connected locations. Currently includes Country Inn Smart Stays Rishikesh (with mixed and female dormitories) and Country Inn Smart Stays Patna.
• Country Inn Nature Resort, Bhimtal 13-acre resort in Bhimtal, Uttarakhand, featuring 54 guestrooms, suites, and cottages with mountain views, multi-cuisine restaurant Flames, outdoor and indoor swimming pools, kids' activity room, tennis and badminton courts, and adventure activities including paragliding, archery, and kayaking.
• Country Inn Tarika Riverside Resort, Jim Corbett Forest resort 250 metres from Kosi River in Jim Corbett featuring 45 guestrooms and cottages, an outdoor swimming pool, The Kebab Factory Indian specialty restaurant, The Courtyard multi-cuisine restaurant, game arcade, bonfire area, and jungle-themed experiences.
• Country Inn Hall of Heritage, Amritsar Urban hotel 800 metres from the Golden Temple in Amritsar featuring Heritage Suite, Deluxe Rooms, Superior Rooms, and Standard Rooms, with multi-cuisine restaurant Heritage, rooftop dining, and venues for intimate celebrations and meetings.
• Country Inn Resort, Vrindavan Resort in the sacred city of Vrindavan featuring Nidhivan Rooms, Madhuban Rooms, and Keshav Dham Rooms (3-bedroom family suites). Offers multi-cuisine restaurant The Lounge, Indian specialty restaurant Moti Mahal, and a 44,100 sq. ft. lawn for events.
• Country Inn, Varanasi Contemporary hotel in Varanasi near the city's iconic ghats and sacred temples featuring Executive Rooms, Premier Rooms, and Classic Rooms, with multi-cuisine restaurant Samudra offering indoor and outdoor seating. Located 10 minutes from Varanasi Railway Station.
• Country Inn, Jalandhar Urban hotel on Grand Trunk Road in Jalandhar featuring 48 well-appointed rooms including Classic Rooms and Club Premier Rooms, a multi-cuisine restaurant offering Indian and international cuisine, a 5,000 sq. ft. pillarless ballroom, and multiple kitty halls for events.
• Country Inn, Dehradun Urban hotel on Saharanpur Road near the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway featuring 38 rooms including Classic, Executive, Premium, and Executive Suites, multi-cuisine restaurant Sutra, Crystal Ballroom (5,500 sq. ft.), and Aura Banquet Hall (4,500 sq. ft.) for events.
• Country Inn, Rishikesh 28-room hotel in Tapovan near Lakshman Jhula in Rishikesh featuring Premier Rooms and Suites with Ganga View (with jacuzzi), multi-cuisine restaurant Dilli Da Adda, and a 1,500 sq. ft. top-floor banquet venue overlooking the Ganges.
• Country Inn, Katra 36-room hotel on Jammu Road near Fountain Chowk in Katra, on the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Temple pilgrimage route, featuring Classic, Deluxe, and Premier Rooms, multi-cuisine restaurant Rasalika (opening soon), 24-hour room service, and travel assistance for yatra.
• Country Inn Premier Pacific Resort, Mussoorie 48-room mountain resort 500 metres from Mall Road in Mussoorie featuring Pacific Mountain View Suites, Club Premier Rooms with Balcony, Mountain View Rooms, Pacific Rooms, and Deluxe Rooms with Mountain View, plus multi-cuisine restaurant Sky High. Awarded 'Iconic Wedding Hotel in Mussoorie' at Times Hospitality Icons 2025.
• Country Inn Smart Stays, Rishikesh 31-room youthful-focused hotel in Tapovan near Lakshman Jhula in Rishikesh featuring 10 Premium Rooms, 13 Deluxe Rooms, 4 mixed Dormitories (4-bed), and 4 Female Dormitories, a rooftop pool, BOHO Café, The Sky Deck rooftop restaurant, and a recreation room with gaming arcade.
• Country Inn Smart Stays, Patna 50-room contemporary hotel on Fraser Road in Patna city centre featuring Deluxe Rooms and Premium Rooms (225–255 sq. ft.), cricket-themed multi-cuisine restaurant Kapil Dev's Elevens, a 2,500 sq. ft. banquet hall, and a board room / private dining room (800 sq. ft.).
• Country Inn, Goa 44-room hotel on Calangute-Anjuna Road in North Goa featuring Deluxe Rooms, Premier Rooms, Premium Pool View Rooms, and Family Suites (2-bedroom), all-day dining restaurant Ruhani, poolside bar Liquid, swimming pool, and recreational facilities.
• Country Inn, Mukteshwar Mountain retreat currently under renovation in Mukteshwar featuring 17 rooms and cottages. Eco-conscious property rooted in sustainability and local Kumaoni culture. Offers Premium Family Cottages, Premium Cottages with balconies, Glass Rooms with panoramic/hill views, and Luxury Rooms, with a multi-cuisine restaurant overlooking the landscape.
• Destination Wedding Venues & Planning Wedding and event sales service offering destination wedding packages across Country Inn properties including Bhimtal, Mussoorie, Jim Corbett, Dehradun, Jalandhar, and Rishikesh. Includes dedicated banquet halls and lawns (e.g., Crystal Ballroom 5,500 sq. ft. at Dehradun; Main Lawn 19,000 sq. ft. at Jim Corbett; 44,100 sq. ft. lawn at Vrindavan), downloadable brochures, factsheets, dedicated [email protected] contact, and WhatsApp enquiry line.

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Association of Domestic Tour Operators of India (ADTOI)minorOthersCountry Inn Hotels & Resorts is an affiliated member of ADTOI, an industry body representing domestic tour operators in India. Membership provides networking, industry representation, and credibility signals within the Indian tourism ecosystem.
• Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO)minorOthersCountry Inn Hotels & Resorts holds membership with IATO, the premier body for tour operators in India, supporting industry advocacy and business networking.
• Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI)minorOthersCountry Inn Hotels & Resorts is affiliated with TAAI, a leading trade association for travel agents in India, facilitating trade partnerships and professional standards.
• Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Association of India (FHRAI)minorOthersCountry Inn Hotels & Resorts holds membership with FHRAI, the principal federation representing hotels and restaurants in India, providing advocacy and industry standards alignment.
• Hotel & Restaurant Association of Northern India (HRANI)minorOthersCountry Inn Hotels & Resorts is a member of HRANI, the regional association for hotels and restaurants in Northern India, supporting local industry interests and networking.
• Hotel Association of India (HAI)minorOthersCountry Inn Hotels & Resorts is affiliated with HAI, a national-level association representing hotel interests across India.
• All India Resort Development Association (AIRDA)minorOthersCountry Inn Hotels & Resorts is a member of AIRDA, an association focused on resort development in India, relevant to the company's portfolio of resort properties across hill stations and nature destinations.
• Resort Condominiums International (RCI)minorOthersCountry Inn Hotels & Resorts is affiliated with RCI, a global vacation exchange network, enabling timeshare/exchange possibilities for guests at its resort properties.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Lemon Tree Hotels: Lemon Tree Hotels is an Indian hotel chain spanning midscale, upscale, and budget brands with a similar mix of domestic leisure, business, and group demand. Its multi-tier operating model and direct hotel distribution make it one of the closest public comparables to Country Inn.
• Ginger Hotels: Ginger Hotels operates affordable to midscale accommodation across India, combining standardized rooms with differentiated hotel formats. It is comparable to Country Inn's value-oriented Smart Stays and mid-market hotel offering, although Ginger has a more budget-led identity.
• Sterling Holidays: Sterling Holidays is an Indian resort and holiday-stay operator focused on destination experiences, recreation, and family travel. Its resort-led model is comparable to Country Inn's nature and hill-station properties, though Sterling also has a vacation-ownership orientation.
• The Fern Hotels & Resorts: The Fern Hotels & Resorts operates midscale and upscale hotels and resorts in India, including nature-oriented properties and differentiated hospitality formats. It overlaps with Country Inn on full-service lodging, domestic destinations, dining, events, and experiential positioning.
• Royal Orchid Hotels: Royal Orchid Hotels is an Indian hotel and resort operator with mid-market and upscale properties, banquet facilities, and MICE capabilities. Its combination of urban hotels, destination properties, food and beverage, and event venues is closely comparable to Country Inn's operating portfolio.
• Pride Hotels: Pride Hotels operates hotels and resorts across leisure, pilgrimage, and urban destinations in India. It is comparable to Country Inn on domestic geographic reach, mid-scale positioning, destination stays, weddings, and banquet-led demand.

Emerging players

• Treebo Hotels: Treebo Hotels is an Indian budget and value hotel network focused on standardized rooms and cost-conscious travelers. It is relevant to Country Inn Smart Stays' budget and youth segment, although Treebo's asset-light, distributed model differs from Country Inn's operating-property model.
• FabHotels: FabHotels provides affordable, standardized accommodation through a distributed network of Indian hotels. It competes for the same value-conscious leisure and business travelers as Country Inn Smart Stays, but its aggregation-led model is less asset-heavy.
• Club Mahindra: Club Mahindra is a major Indian vacation and resort network offering family holiday stays, destination experiences, and member distribution. It is comparable to Country Inn's leisure and family resort use case, while differing through its vacation-ownership and membership model.

Broad incumbents

• ITC Hotels: ITC Hotels is a large Indian hospitality group with upscale and luxury hotels, resorts, dining, and extensive service infrastructure. It is a broad incumbent comparable to Country Inn at the hotel, resort, and food-and-beverage level, but operates at a more upscale and diversified end of the market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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