Saratha Vilas Chettinad Palace - Hotel

I had a wonderful stay at Saratha Vilas! The mansion has been beautifully restored with modern amenities like nice bathrooms and a pool. It really is exquisite, full of arts and great atmosphere. The food was very tasty and the staff very attentive and professional. And don't miss getting a massage! For me it was great that it is located in a village, being able to just walk through the fields and forest and watch rural life and many birds. The brochure in the rooms is quite extensive with lots of information what to do, and of course the staff is always happy to help.

It's basically like sleeping in a museum. The hotel is made from a typical Chettinad mansion and respects its structure. The restoration is perfect and the furnishings refined and elegant. You are greeted by the very kind French owner. The room is very large and comfortable. The bathroom is large and with separate toilet (French style). There's a very nice little shop. The staff is friendly, helpful and very attentive. The wifi works well. We spent the evening of 31 December here dining with the owners by the pool. Delicious people with eclectic and interesting conversation. Excellent cuisine (French fusion). Before dinner there was a show of traditional songs and dances from South India, very interesting and very good dancer. Excellent breakfast, practically cooked at the moment.

The staff at Saratha Vilas were terrific: kind, attentive, and helpful. A special thank you to Edward and Nachu for making my stay enjoyable. Dinners of local cuisine were delicious and ample! The property is beautiful--and isolated--and I took full advantage of the nice pool during my three night stay. My room, though tastefully decorated, lacked some of the comforts I was expecting: the toiletries were very basic (soap only) and the shower was tepid at best. No special "extras". So I felt this property was a bit overpriced for what it offers. Still, it was a privilege to live within a beautifully restored Chettiar home for a few days.

We had an amazing stay at Saratha Villas, so quiet & peaceful, the property is beautifully restored alongside its chettinad heritage. The rooms are very comfortable, no complaints. The pool & courtyard are beautiful no matter the time of day. The staff are very kind & hospitable, ensuring a great experience for all guests, took care of all our requests. The food is a must try, whether it’s the south indian meals or the western menu items; you can tell it’s prepared in such a simple & traditional method- tastes delicious & yet feels light on the stomach. A thank you to all the staff from my family for a great Diwali at Saratha Villas!

My wife and I had an amazing time at this charming heritage villa. Really comfy bed and an amazing shower. Overall the room designs are very thoughtful, pretty and above all very functional. The staff were incredibly sweet and attentive, making us feel at home. Thanks to Mariappan, Marriselvam, and Kennedy for the delicious breakfast and drinks, Sethuramam and his colleague for their care and safety, and especially Nacchiappan, our ever-smiling host. His knowledge of the villa’s history added a special touch to our stay, and his warm, accommodating nature made everything seamless and memorable. A perfect stay — definitely recommend this place and will definitely return here in the future.

Spent a few days here with some friends and enjoyed the place and the hospitality. The courtyard style home experience is rather nice and we enjoyed the food too. The only thing to remember is that one needs to go here to rest and chill and not do anything else as there isn’t much else to do outside. Everything nice is quite a car drive away. And so this place or any place in chettinad is perfect for a stay-in kinda vacation.

This is a fabulous hotel, authentic, serene with amazing staff. We ate South Indian food throughout our stay and the idlis were the best I’ve eaten.

Such a wonderful and remarkable place.|We had a wonderful time there.|Incredible attention to detail in all aspects of the property (rooms, dining hall, gift shop, etc).|So impressed with the talent and love put into restoring this property.