Chidambara Vilas - A Luxury Heritage Resort

Pros: 1. Spacious room 2. Warm welcome 3. Hearty Breakfast 4. Scrumptious Lunch 5. Friend and attentive staffs Cons: 1. None Overall: I stayed at this property for 3 nights. I had zero expectations due to how rural the hotel was situated. But this gem of a hotel out performed itself. The food and hospitality was really great.

We were at Chidambara Vilas in September 2024 for a 1 night stay. Unfortunately we stayed for less than 24 hours as my father became unwell and we had to return back to Delhi. However, based on our visit we were pleasantly surprised by the way the spacious rooms have been refurbished, in a very aesthetic and pleasing manner. The bathroom was large and spacious as was the common verandah in front of the room. Right from booking till the point at which we checked-in the communication with the hotel was quick. They also managed to pull out an old wheelchair for helping with movement of my father. The fact that the hotel has a lift will come as a big relief for those travelling with small children or elderly, - this really was very helpful. For a la cart dinner, the portion sizes were quite large. Since we checked out early morning on way to Trichy airport, on request the hotel staff were kind enough to pack a simple breakfast. We appreciated that they were flexible with the reasonable requests. The ground floor of the Vilas is beautiful and guests should definitely take a tour of the property. It was also very helpful that there was ample parking and a dorm for the driver and attendant. We hope to be able to go back to the property at some time in the future, if we pass through this part of Tamil Nadu. In terms of location, it was an ideal place for our planned journey break between Swamimalai and Rameshwaram. p.s.: Watch out for the monkeys!

We traveled as a group of 2 families with kids to this hotel and stayed for 3 nights. The rooms were good and clean and comfortable. The pool was maintained very well. Considering the weather … it would have been good if fans were fixed in the verandas, bathroom and common areas like the play area. Service was slow. Our room phone was out of order and was never fixed till we left. Room service was very slow. Same with service in the restaurants. The food was good but there was an obvious lack of variety. We stayed there for 3 nights and 4 days and the food was repeated again on the third day. A la carte is generally frowned upon and they encourage you to order for food from the buffet…

Me and my wife , we had an excellent experience during our stay at Chidambara Vilas. The food was sumptuous with local cuisine at its very best. The stay was excellent with excellent service . The hospitality showcased was simply superb and they ensured that all our queries regarding local sightseeing and all were taken care of.

We had a wonderful stay at Chidambara Vilas and it exceeded all our expectations. The property is extremely beautiful, which has beautifully maintained its history and it was a real privilege to stay there. What really enhanced our experience though was the time that the staff put in to explain the history of it, the Chettiars and wider region. They do property and village tours everyday and we’d highly recommend them. The food - we tried breakfast, lunch and dinner - is exceptional and some of the best we’ve had in India. We also loved using the pool and games room. They were also really helpful in organising a transfer to our next destination.

We had a wonderful stay at the Vilas. Priya was amazing - giving us a personal tour around the house, dressing us in Saris to wear to dinner and explained the cooking demonstration. Our room could have been a little cooler, but the vila was a stunning venue.