Chettinadu Mansion - An Authentic Heritage Palace - Kanadukattan

Authentic heritage palace in Kanadukattan with spa, pool, and cultural tours

Heritage Accommodation

Chettinadu Mansion offers 8 rooms for rent out of a 60-room mansion, each with private bathroom and air conditioning. The Deluxe Heritage Twin Room and Deluxe Family Room feature steps up to a large bathroom with a balcony overlooking the village. Guests stay in original Chettinad architecture with antique tiles, wooden carvings, and marble columns.

Dining Experience

The traditional restaurant serves authentic Chettinad cuisine with dinner and high tea, prepared from scratch without ready-to-cook shortcuts. Guests pre-order dinner before 5pm for a candlelight dinner in the courtyard under the stars. A very good Asian breakfast is included, with options like white paniyaram and sweet paniyaram.

Activities and Tours

The hotel provides free bicycles for exploring the village and nearby Rajas House and Karaikudi. A bullock cart ride through the village visits local weavers and shops, with a guide explaining the history. Cooking class, themed dinner nights, and a tour about local culture are available.

Wellness and Relaxation

Guests have access to an outdoor swimming pool located a short walk away, with a private and quiet atmosphere. Spa facilities include back massage, foot massage, full body massage, head massage, neck massage, and a massage chair. The spa offers treatments in a separate area.

Services and Convenience

Chettinad Mansion provides a 24-hour front desk, concierge service, and tour desk for arranging local trips. Airport shuttle service to Tiruchirappalli International Airport (72 km) is available for a fee. The property has daily housekeeping, ironing service, laundry, and a minimarket on site.

• Location: In Kanadukattan village, near Rajas House and Karaikudi, 72 km from Tiruchirappalli airport
• Rooms: 8 rooms in a 60-room restored Chettinad mansion
• Dining: Traditional Chettinad restaurant with candlelight dinner and Asian breakfast
• Wellness: Spa with massages and outdoor swimming pool
• Activities: Free bicycles, bullock cart rides, cooking class, cultural tours
• Services: 24-hour front desk, concierge, airport shuttle, valet parking