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Svatma - A Luxury Heritage Resort

4.5 star property
Guests find tranquility in this heritage resort's lush gardens while enjoying rejuvenating spa treatments and savoring fine cuisine in a historic setting.

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Svatma offers a refined retreat in a luxury heritage setting. Relax in the peaceful garden, enjoy coffee at the on-site cafe, or book a therapeutic massage at Soukyam spa. Aaharam restaurant serves authentic Indian cuisine, and an indoor pool is perfect for leisurely swims.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

Room options

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Millennium Deluxe Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Millennium Deluxe Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Single Beds

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Millennium Premium Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Millennium Premium Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Millennium Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Millennium Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Heritage Deluxe Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Heritage Deluxe Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Heritage Premium Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Heritage Premium Room

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
  • Garden view
  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Heritage Swappanam Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Heritage Swappanam Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
  • Garden view
  • 74 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Located in Thanjavur, Svatma - A Luxury Heritage Resort is connected to a railway/underground station. Thanjavur Royal Palace and Maratha Palace are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Sivaganga Gardens and Sarkarai Padithurai Ghat. Visit our Thanjavur travel guide
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No 4/1116, Blake Hr Sec School Road, M. Chavadi, Thanjavur, Tamilnadu, 613001

What's nearby

  • Arsenal Tower at Thanjavur Palace
    Maratha Palace
    6 min drive - 2.6 km
  • The Thanjavur Temple - World Heritage Site - UNESCO. Peruvudaiyar Aalayam, Big Temple (locally known as "Thanjai Periya Kovil") is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva located in Thanjavur in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is also known as RajaRajeswara Temple Rajarajeswaram and Peruvudayar Temple. It is one of the largest temples in India and is an example of Dravidian architecture during the Chola period. Built by Raja Raja Chola I and completed in 1010 CE, the temple turned 1000 years old . The temple is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site known as the "Great Living Chola Temples", with the other two being the Peruvudaiyar Temple, Gangaikonda Cholapuram and Airavatesvara temple. The temple stands amidst fortified walls that were probably added in the 16th century. The vimanam (temple tower) is 198 ft (60 m) high and is one of the tallest in the world. The Kumbam (the apex or the bulbous structure on the top) weighs around 80 tons.There is a big statue of Nandi (sacred bull), carved out of a single rock measuring about 16 ft (4.9 m) long and 13 ft (4.0 m) high at the entrance.[ The entire temple structure is made out of granite, the nearest sources of which are about 60 km to the west of temple. The temple is one of the most visited tourist attractions in Tamil Nadu.
    Thanjur Brihadishwara Temple
    7 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Sangeetha Mahal
    6 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Thanjavur Royal Palace
    6 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Saraswathi Mahal Library
    6 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Thanjavur Junction Station
    15 min walk
  • Tiruchirappalli (TRZ-Tiruchirappalli Intl.)
    66 min drive

Restaurants

  • Adyar Aanandha Bhavan
    4 min drive
  • Thillana - Hotel Sangam
    3 min drive
  • Sree Ariya Bhavan
    14 min walk
  • Sree Ariya Bhavan
    19 min walk
  • Hotel Sri Krishna Bhavan
    2 min drive

About this property

Svatma - A Luxury Heritage Resort

Luxury hotel connected to a shopping centre
Take advantage of a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and a garden at Svatma - A Luxury Heritage Resort. Treat yourself to a massage at Soukyam, the on-site spa. The on-site Indian cuisine restaurant, Aaharam, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and outdoor furniture
  • Free newspapers, tour/ticket information and a front desk safe
Room features
All guest rooms at Svatma - A Luxury Heritage Resort boast perks, such as air conditioning and bathrobes, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and desk chairs.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 43-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • LED light bulbs, coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Relais & Chateaux.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: INR 750 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Aaharam
  • Nila
  • Palaharam

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Massage
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Sign language-capable staff
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 4 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2016
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
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

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately INR 750 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: INR 4500 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 6)

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 and mobile payments; cash is not accepted
Mobile payment options include: Google Pay, Paytm and PhonePe
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Svatma Hotel Thanjavur
Svatma Hotel
Svatma Thanjavur
Svatma
Svatma A Heritage Thanjavur
Svatma A Luxury Heritage Resort
Svatma - A Luxury Heritage Resort Hotel
Svatma - A Luxury Heritage Resort Thanjavur
Svatma - A Luxury Heritage Resort Hotel Thanjavur

Frequently asked questions

Does Svatma - A Luxury Heritage Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Svatma - A Luxury Heritage Resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Svatma - A Luxury Heritage Resort?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Svatma - A Luxury Heritage Resort?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Svatma - A Luxury Heritage Resort?

Checkout is at noon.

Does Svatma - A Luxury Heritage Resort provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of INR 4500 per vehicle applies.

Where is Svatma - A Luxury Heritage Resort located?

Located in the heart of Thanjavur, this luxury hotel is within 2 miles (3 km) of Maratha Palace, Thanjavur Royal Palace and Sangeetha Mahal. Sivaganga Gardens and Thanjur Brihadishwara Temple are also within 2 miles (3 km). Thanjavur Junction Station is 15 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Svatma - A Luxury Heritage Resort Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.4

Cleanliness

7.0

Location

8.6

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 26 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Pavana

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Traditional rooms. Clean rooms. No special amenities but the bathroom does its job. I liked the eveni bc Veena recital. I had traditional food and was good. Restaurant Staff is primarily non localite but they were eager to help with our selection for local food.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Santiago

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place, beatifull arhitecture. They place can imporove a bit, the spa is great.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bala

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Svatma heritage home

Really loved our stay at Svatma. It is a beautiful resort. Breakfast was very good. I would highly recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Sanjeev

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet ambience. Bar staff are excellent. Good rooftop bar. Restaurant is nice too. Good food and excellent service. Rooms could be better maintained.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

rajesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very neat and safe property that provides a serene and peaceful stay. Facilities are great and well maintained with attention to customer issues . My a/c started leaking and they addressed it immediately. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Balajee

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in Room 503 for two nights (April 1–3, 2025), and unfortunately, the condition of the property was disappointing. Bathroom: The floors were dirty, and I have pictures showing mold in the corners, which forced us to shower with our slippers on. While a hairdryer was provided, there were no accessible plug points to use it, rendering it useless. Toilet: The toilet was unstable and wobbled when in use because it wasn’t secured properly on one side. Additionally, the hand shower (bidet) next to the toilet was leaking, causing water to spray onto our legs and soak our clothes. One of the most baffling design choices at Svatma was the use of a glass door for the toilet, which felt awkward and impractical. Room: The ceiling fan was covered in dust, and the bedsheets were extremely worn out, with noticeable pilling. Given the price (₹10,000 per night), we expected better-quality linens. On a positive note, the mattress and pillows were comfortable. Surroundings: While the outdoor area in front of the hotel is beautiful, it was nearly impossible to enjoy a conversation with our friends due to the relentless mosquitoes. We also had mosquito issues inside our room, though the front desk promptly provided a Goodknight mosquito plug-in, which helped. Pros: The property itself is serene and aesthetically pleasing. We truly hope management addresses these concerns so that future stays can be more enjoyable.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful place. Could improve the cooking

Great place. Lots of food options but needs to up itals food game
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A pleasant relaxing oasis in Thanjavur

We loved this boutique hotel and the food is to die for. Excellent service from very friendly & helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

6/10 Okay

Dr Rajan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful heritage hotel located near the big temple. Friendly staff, excellent spa and good location. Morning breakfast service can improve. Only 1 or 2 staff available. A smiling, friendly face will definitely improve the ambience.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

TS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here and when checking out regretted that we had stayed for only one day. The hotel is one of a kind with traditional decor with modern amenities. Every inch of this hotel was meticulously designed and decorated - hats off to the architect/decorator. The swimming pool and the garden had a very calm vibe and it was a pleasure to stroll. The spa was one of the best - one of the most relaxing experiences with a nice balance of traditional medicated oils and aroma therapies. Overall, we enjoyed our stay and recommend this place.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pillarisetti

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptionally good, exemplary service from all the staff, from the reception to the restaurant. Literally service with a smile! And always with a helpful attitude.The complimentary breakfast was a sumptuous spread of items to cater to every taste. The chef(s) are maestros, it seems, as the vegetarian lunch and dinner food was also delectable. The few "flaws" (problems with the electronic door locks, and a wall plug panel that wasn't put back properly, for instance) were so minor that they did not detract from the overall experience. One wished, though that the resort provided a little more information about the hotel itself and it's environs. A great experience overall!

4/10 Poor

Vasu Ram

Disliked: Staff & service

Never stay again or never recommend

The hotel displayed as 24 hour room service, Luxury hotel which is not true. 1. They don't provide room services because they said room gets destroyed!! 2. Their restaurant operates in thier own timings, after 10 PM, no food, before 7.00 AM no food, after 10.00 AM no breakfast, before 12.00 Noon no food, after 4.00 PM no food. This is a ridiculous service, i will never recommend anybody to stay here for vacation. 3. They dont have medical services, i was in need of a medicine at 8.00 PM, the manager said the shift staff has left, and it’s not possible to get medicine. I had to go around city for medicine by myself. So bad service, a 2 or 3 star hotels will provide somebody to help. But this hotel people didn’t even bother to show care. If this was a medical emergency it would have been more worst. 4. They do not provide extra pillows - the pillows provided were very thin and not comfortable 4. They do not provide two sets of vanity items, all are only one. Even after requesting for additional shower gel etc never provided 5. They provide only 2 towels and 1 hand towel for two people stay, expect you to use for entire day. A very tiny bath room, where you cannot even place them for drying. 6. The provided towels were torn, and shame on to be called as a luxury hotel. 7. I wanted to give a good review of their spa therapists, they are excellent service, but the products are allergenic on skin for me. 8. Their laundry service is really sharp, I appreciate them
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Raja Mohamed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall properly is very nice. Attention should be given to upkeep of guest rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

6/10 Okay

Saurabh

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Avoid

Due to COVID their spa and food menu was not up to mark. Though we were informed everything is operational. The bathroom stinks due to bad ventilation.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best option in Thanjavur!

Very well maintained heritage luxury hotel. Food at the Indian restaurant was great.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rajesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was an great experience and overall stay was very comfortable. A bit pricey but I am ok to pay for a good service.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

8/10 Good

Sudarshan Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Old-style property with good service

Nice old property with lots of trees. Not very convenient to get to. Chef accommodated our special requests. Prompt service. Room needs more lights. Pigeon droppings outside the windows and their noise can be stopped by wire spikes. Hotel could use more airflow and better air filters.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
excellent heritage hotel with exotic water features at hotel entrance. and beautiful flowering shrubs. like a tropical jungle!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

juliet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel de charme

Séjour de 2 jours dans ce relais et châteaux Magnifique hôtel avec énormément de charme Personnel aux petits soins Un enchantement
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

2/10 Terrible

Fraser

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

prasanth

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nivedita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Gordon

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leonor

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022