Chidambaravilas, Chettinad - A Luxury Heritage Resort Hotel, Karaikudi - Kanadukattan

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Chidambaravilas, Chettinad - A Luxury Heritage Resort Hotel, Karaikudi - Kanadukattan
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Overview

Heritage luxury resort in a restored 120-year-old Chettinad mansion with private pool and authentic regional cuisine

Accommodations

Chidambara Vilas offers 30 spacious rooms with four-poster beds, traditional tiled flooring, and cable TV. Each room includes a personal safe and a private bathroom with shower and toiletries. Renovated rooms preserve the original Burma teak doors, carved pillars, and old-world charm while adding air conditioning and soundproofing.

Dining

The on-site Live Kitchen Restaurant serves daily breakfast, Indian dishes, and pool-side barbecue dinners. Guests can experience authentic Chettinad cuisine through traditional banana-leaf lunches and interactive cooking classes with Chef Pandichelvi. The heritage bar Koppai offers vintage ambiance, while staff provide expert guidance on traditional Chettinad meal pairings.

Experiences

The hotel provides a daily house tour led by manager Senthil Kumar, explaining the Chettinad history and architecture of the 120-year-old mansion. Guests can join a morning village walk through Kanadukattan, a cooking class using traditional utensils, or cycling tours around the area. Additional activities include billiards in the game room, afternoon high tea, and excursions to antique shops and tile factories arranged by the tour desk.

Location & Nearby Attractions

Chidambaravilas, Chettinad - A Luxury Heritage Resort Hotel, Karaikudi sits within 3 miles of Thirumayam Fort and Thirumayam Railway Station. The hotel is 9 miles from Athangudi Tile Factory and 16 miles from the 9 clan temples of Chettinad and Pudokkottai Railway Station. Trichy Airport is 37 miles away, and the hotel arranges car rentals and airport shuttle services for exploring temple towns and local sari weaving workshops.

Amenities & Services

The outdoor swimming pool in the central courtyard is open year-round and surrounded by loungers and shaded verandas. A children's playground, game room with pool table, and kid-friendly buffet meals make the hotel suitable for families. Business facilities include meeting and banquet spaces, fax/photocopying, and a 24-hour front desk with concierge, currency exchange, and luggage storage.

  • Accommodations: 30 rooms with four-poster beds and original Burma teak woodwork
  • Dining: Live Kitchen Restaurant, pool-side barbecue, traditional banana-leaf lunches
  • Experiences: house tour, cooking class, village walk, cycling, billiards
  • Amenities: outdoor pool, children's playground, heritage bar Koppai, business center
  • Location: 3 miles from Thirumayam Fort, 9 miles from Athangudi Tile Factory
  • Target Audience: cultural tourists, architects, chefs studying Chettinad cuisine
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 14:00-23:59
until 12:00
Amenities
Private parking is possible on site for free.
Wireless internet is available in the hotel rooms for free.
Other information
Children & extra beds
Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Building
Number of rooms:40
Former name
chidambara vilas - a luxury heritage resort
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Rooms and availability

Suite
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed
Deluxe Twin Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Single beds
  • Shower
  • Bathtub
Heritage Twin Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Single beds
  • Pool view
  • Shower
  • Bathtub

Facilities

Main facilities

Free Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi in rooms

Free parking
24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Babysitting
Swimming pool

Outdoor swimming pool

Air conditioning
Facilities for kids

Game room

Children's play area

Children's buffet

Cribs

Shuttle

Paid airport shuttle

Sports & Fitness

  • Cycling
  • Pool tables

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Car rental
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Business center
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cribs
  • Children's buffet
  • Children's play area
  • Game room

Spa & Leisure

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Garden area

Room view

  • Garden view
  • Pool view

Room features

  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock
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Essential information about Chidambaravilas, Chettinad - A Luxury Heritage Resort Hotel, Karaikudi

💵 Lowest room price 111 US$
📏 Distance to center 2.9 mi
✈️ Distance to airport 42.7 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Tiruchirappalli International, TRZ

Location

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Ramachandrapuram, Kadiapatti, Off Thirumayam Fort Pudukkottai District, Kanadukattan, India
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Ramachandrapuram, Kadiapatti, Off Thirumayam Fort Pudukkottai District, Kanadukattan, India
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Reviews of Chidambaravilas, Chettinad - A Luxury Heritage Resort Hotel, Karaikudi

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FAQ about Chidambaravilas, Chettinad - A Luxury Heritage Resort Hotel, Karaikudi

Which airport is the closest to Chidambara Vilas - A Luxury Heritage Resort hotel?
The closest airport to Chidambara Vilas - A Luxury Heritage Resort hotel is Tiruchirappalli International airport (47 miles) and it is reachable with a 52-minute drive.
Is airport shuttle provided by the Chidambara Vilas - A Luxury Heritage Resort hotel?
Shuttle is one of the services offered by the Chidambara Vilas - A Luxury Heritage Resort hotel. Please inform the hotel staff about your estimated arrival time.
Does the 3-star Chidambara Vilas - A Luxury Heritage Resort have parking on site?
Yes, the 3-star Chidambara Vilas - A Luxury Heritage Resort offers free private parking on site.
Can I have breakfast at Chidambara Vilas - A Luxury Heritage Resort?
Yes, guests can enjoy breakfast, served daily in the restaurant of Chidambara Vilas - A Luxury Heritage Resort.
What time is check-in and check-out at the Kanadukattan resort?
Guests of the Kanadukattan resort can check in from 2 PM to 11.59 PM and check out from 12 PM.
How much does it cost to stay at the Kanadukattan hotel?
The price for a room in the Kanadukattan hotel starts at $120.
What payment methods are available in the Chidambara Vilas - A Luxury Heritage Resort?
At the Chidambara Vilas - A Luxury Heritage Resort, guests can pay using сash, Visa, and Mastercard as well as other payment methods.
Which amenities are included in the rooms at the 3-star Chidambara Vilas - A Luxury Heritage Resort hotel?
Every room at the 3-star Chidambara Vilas - A Luxury Heritage Resort hotel includes a flat-screen TV with satellite channels as well as an individual safe for guests' security.
Which facilities are available in Chidambara Vilas - A Luxury Heritage Resort hotel?
Chidambara Vilas - A Luxury Heritage Resort hotel features an impressive score of 9.2 for its facilities, which include a restaurant and baggage storage as well as currency exchange and elevator.
Is there a swimming pool in the resort?
Yes, the resort features an outdoor swimming pool.
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