Svatma - A Luxury Heritage Resort

Hotels
Independent
8.8 (18 reviews)
No 4/1116, Blake Hr Sec School Road, M. Chavadi, Thanjavur, Tamilnadu, 613001 , Thanjavur , IN

Facilities

Meeting rooms
Full-service spa
Fitness facilities
Health or beauty spa nearby
Area shuttle (surcharge)
No single-use plastic straws
No single-use plastic soda bottles
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Serene property
Comfortable beds
Cons:
Dirty floors
Mold in the bathroom
Worn-out linens
Maintenance issues

Categories

Cleanliness
6.5
Mixed reviews about cleanliness. While some guests praised the tidiness, others mentioned issues like dirty floors and mold in the bathroom.
Service
6.7
Service received both positive and negative feedback. While some guests appreciated the staff's friendliness, others complained about maintenance issues and delayed responses.
Location
7.9
The hotel's location was a highlight for many guests, with its proximity to key landmarks and public transport.
Room Quality
6.5
Mixed reviews about room quality, with guests mentioning both comfortable beds and worn-out linens and cleanliness issues.
Amenities
6.5
Guest opinions varied on amenities, with some enjoying the gym and pool while others expressed disappointment over the lack of spa services.
Value for Money
6.9
Guests had mixed feelings about the value for money, with some finding the price reasonable given the location, while others felt it was too high for the services offered.
Food and Beverage
6.8
The food and beverage options received mixed reviews. While some guests appreciated the variety, others felt there could be improvements.
Overall Experience
8
Most guests had a positive overall experience and would recommend the hotel to others.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-08-01 19:42

Property Description

Luxurious Spa and Recreational Facilities
Rejuvenate at the full-service spa and unwind in the indoor pool or fitness center.

Exquisite Dining Experience
Indulge in Indian cuisine at Aaharam restaurant, savor coffee at the cafe, and enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge.

Convenience and Comfort
Stay connected with complimentary Wi-Fi, take advantage of concierge services, and relax in well-equipped guestrooms.

Immerse yourself in luxury at Svatma - A Luxury Heritage Resort in Thanjavur. Book now for a memorable stay!

Important information:

  • Reservations are required for spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • One child 5 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
  • No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: TRZ

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • General

    Individually-wrapped food options are available for dinner

  • Sustainability Certifications

    Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

  • General

    Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast

  • General

    Individually-wrapped food options are available for lunch

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Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 18 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.5
Service: 6.7
Location: 7.9
Room Quality: 6.5
Amenities: 6.5
Value for Money: 6.9
Food and Beverage: 6.8
Overall Experience: 8
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Verified traveler
8
Wonderful place. Could improve the cooking
Pros:

Great place. Lots of food options but needs to up itals food game

2025-05-01 via Nuitee
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Balajee partner
4
Pros:

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.

2025-04-03 via Nuitee
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Santiago
10
Pros:

Great place, beatifull arhitecture. They place can imporove a bit, the spa is great.

2025-02-22 via Nuitee
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Bala
10
Svatma heritage home
Pros:

Really loved our stay at Svatma. It is a beautiful resort. Breakfast was very good. I would highly recommend this place.

2024-08-03 via Nuitee
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Sanjeev
8
Pros:

Quiet ambience. Bar staff are excellent. Good rooftop bar.
Restaurant is nice too. Good food and excellent service.
Rooms could be better maintained.

2023-11-19 via Nuitee
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rajesh
10
Pros:

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.

2023-08-22 via Nuitee
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Vasu Ram
4
Never stay again or never recommend
Pros:

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

2023-06-29 via Nuitee
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TS partner
10
Pros:

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.

2023-06-09 via Nuitee
B
bruce
10
A pleasant relaxing oasis in Thanjavur
Pros:

We loved this boutique hotel and the food is to die for. Excellent service from very friendly & helpful staff.

2023-01-14 via Nuitee
P
Pillarisetti family
10
Pros:

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!

2022-12-18 via Nuitee
D
Dr Rajan partner
6
Pros:

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.

2022-12-10 via Nuitee
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Raja Mohamed
10
Pros:

Overall properly is very nice. Attention should be given to upkeep of guest rooms.

2022-02-24 via Nuitee
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Saurabh
6
Avoid
Pros:

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.

2021-01-02 via Nuitee
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Verified traveler
10
Best option in Thanjavur!
Pros:

Very well maintained heritage luxury hotel. Food at the Indian restaurant was great.

2020-02-19 via Nuitee
R
Rajesh
10
Pros:

Was an great experience and overall stay was very comfortable. A bit pricey but I am ok to pay for a good service.

2019-05-29 via Nuitee
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Sudarshan Paul
8
Old-style property with good service
Pros:

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.

2019-01-04 via Nuitee
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Verified traveler
10
Pros:

excellent heritage hotel with exotic water features at hotel entrance. and beautiful flowering shrubs. like a tropical jungle!

2018-12-15 via Nuitee
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juliet
10
Hotel de charme
Pros:

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

2018-03-01 via Nuitee