Rae by Tamara Kumbakonam - Formerly Lilac Kumbakonam

Hotels
9.1 (552 reviews)
Survey No.2049/2A, Ward No.6, Block 40, Pazhavathankattalai, Kumbakonam, Tanjavur District, Tamil Nadu 612401 , Kumbakonam , IN

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean and comfortable rooms
Friendly and helpful staff
Excellent food quality
Cons:
Crowded location
Occasional delays in service

Categories

Cleanliness
9.15
Most reviews highlight clean rooms and well-maintained facilities.
Service
9.31
Staff were described as friendly, helpful, and courteous across multiple reviews.
Location
8.66
Reviewed as central yet peaceful, though some mentioned it being crowded.
Room Quality
9.11
Reviews mentioned spacious, comfortable rooms with necessary amenities.
Amenities
9.14
Guests appreciated the good infrastructure and various facilities.
Value for Money
8.9
Generally viewed as good value for the quality offered, despite a few comments on pricing.
Food and Beverage
9.25
Food quality received high praise, especially the vegetarian options.
Overall Experience
9.31
Overall positive experiences reported, with recommendations from guests.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 15:44

Property Description

Convenient Location
Lilac Kumbakonam is ideally located near popular attractions such as Kasi Viswanathar Temple and Mahamaham Tank, making it a perfect choice for travelers looking to explore the cultural heritage of Kumbakonam.

Modern Amenities
Guests at this 3-star hotel can enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a 24-hour front desk. The rooms are equipped with air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and private bathrooms, ensuring a comfortable stay for all visitors.

Delicious Dining Options
Indulge in flavorful Indian cuisine at the on-site restaurant, or savor a buffet, continental, or vegetarian breakfast to kickstart your day on a delightful note.

Book your stay at Lilac Kumbakonam now to experience comfort and convenience during your trip to Kumbakonam.

Important information:

Please note that outside foods are not allowed at the property.This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Location

Guest Reviews

9.1
Based on 552 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.15
Service: 9.31
Location: 8.66
Room Quality: 9.11
Amenities: 9.14
Value for Money: 8.9
Food and Beverage: 9.25
Overall Experience: 9.31
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Rajarathinam • extended_group • in
9
Comfortable stay
Pros:

Space,neat and clean

Cons:

None

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Venkat • couple • in
10
2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Sundaran • couple • in
9
2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Rajagopal • family_with_children • in
7
Pricey but good
Pros:

Restaurant is excellent and staff are nice and helpful.

Cons:

Price is a bit high for the facilities provided

2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Prabhu • solo_traveller • in
9
2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Partiban Ramadas • family_with_children • my
9
2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Kovaiselvan • family_with_children • in
7
Pros:

Excellent room, and cleaniness in the room.

Cons:

We ordered coffee at room, it was no where near Kumbakonam's native coffee taste, we were disappointed, and avoided having any food at hotel thereafter. We shared this feedback with the hotel, and they were going to take that feedback further.

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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RAMESH • family_with_children • in
10
Delightful and comfortable stay. Would stay here only whenever I visit Kumbakonam in future.
Pros:

In a small place like Kumbakonam, Tamara is ideal to spend your vacation with family comfortably and visit temples with ease. Well trained courteous staff is their advantage.

Cons:

As most of the customers come to visit temples and would like to leave early in the morning to temples, coffe/tea and limited options in breakfast can be made available at 6 am, if found feasible.

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Adiraju • couple • in
10
It was pleasant. All staff are co-ordial & well behaved. Food in restaurant was very good
Pros:

Well maintained

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Ravi Shankar • family_with_children • in
8
Pros:

The staff were very courteous. the food quality was good. travel desk was good.

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Vigneshwara • family_with_children • au
9
Absolutely divine!
Pros:

We really enjoyed our stay at Rae by Tamara. I had brought my 11 month old here and even she enjoyed it. As our trip was fully focused on experiencing the culture and beauty of the temple city, just arriving at the hotel gave us good vibes. We wanted to actually come back to the hotel everyday just to rest up a little, because we loved the good vibes and comfort. The sheets were clean, the bed was super comfy, the facilities were top notch. I would absolutely recommend this hotel to anyone visiting KK. Some notable mentions for the food - the thakkali chutney with idly (made just like home cooked food), poondu kulambu pizza (who would have thought this actually worked together), Carrot halwa (sweet but nice), curd rice with potato fry (yum!).

Cons:

There are only a few things that need improvement. Ordering food via room service takes much longer than anticipated. You will need to give atleast 25 minutes for it to arrive upstairs as compared to the restaurant where food is served much faster. Same goes for ironing clothes - this needs to be timed and planned earlier, because it may delay your trip if its given last minute (I had to wait a very long time). Also, if there is an automated way to see the breakdown of charges, it would be much appreciated. Thats all :)

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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munu • solo_traveller • my
9
Pros:

We like the room and the services, esp the staffs

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Deepak • extended_group • us
10
Excellent food, warm service, great location.
Pros:

The food was excellent - the lunch meals were great and the breakfast was very good. Steve was very pleasant, the location is convenient, and the service was excellent throughout our stay.

Cons:

Nothing comes to mind - it was a very comfortable stay.

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Bhuvaneswaran • solo_traveller • in
10
2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Rajnish • extended_group • in
8
2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Latha • extended_group • my
10
This hotel maintain their excellent service, food and hygiene
Pros:

Excellent vegetarian food options

Cons:

Nil

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Susan • couple • in
8
1 day stay at Rae Hotel in Kumbakonam
Pros:

The room was spacious and very clean. It exceeded my expectations.

Cons:

This is a vegetarian hotel and no non-veg food is served here. Breakfast options were limited compared to other hotels. Taste could be improved.

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Mye Lene • solo_traveller • my
10
Pros:

Rooms were very clean with comfortable beds. Dinner and breakfast at the restaurant was excellent!

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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L Muthu • solo_traveller • my
8
Pros:

I love everything about this hotel, from the divine smell to the friendly staff, especially the restaurant staff. Comfortable bed and good spread of breakfast. Will definitely go back here.

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Venkatesan • couple • ae
1
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee