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3-star hotels in Kumbakonam
Twelve 3-star hotels in Kumbakonam, the temple town of South India, compared by guest rating, distance from the centre and facilities. It is for temple-goers, couples, families and business travellers who want a well-rated base among the town's temples, markets and streets of brassware shops.
Staying in Kumbakonam
Kumbakonam is often called the temple town of South India, and the Adi Kumbeswarar Temple, the Sarangapani Temple and the Ramaswamy Temple are among its most prominent. The Mahamaham festival, held every twelve years, draws pilgrims to the Mahamaham tank, and the town is known both for its role in the spread of education and as the birthplace of several notable mathematicians and statesmen. Its streets are lined with shops selling brassware, and its coffee is famous across the state.
Most of these hotels sit in the town centre, within 1 km of it: Set Residency Mahal on Kamaraj Road, Ark Inn Residency on John Selvaraj Nagar Road, Raya's Grand beside the Holy Mahamaham tank, Hotel Metro on Saragapani Sannaithi Street, Hotel Ark on T.S.R Big Street, Vinayaga by Poppys Kumbakonam on Kamaraj Road and Quality Inn Viha on New Railway Road. Others are further out — DsrMadhanamInn at 2.5 km, Temple Stays at 2.1 km, and Indeco Hotels Swamimalai, Kyriad Prestige Mayapuri Amira, Paradise Resort and Mantra Koodam CGH Earth at 4.7 to 7.4 km. The central group suits couples and short breaks on foot; the outlying resorts suit families and travellers with a car.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Mantra Koodam CGH Earth
No 1 Bagavathapuram Main Rd Ext 536 37, Kumbakonam, India
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Outdoor pool
- Spa
- Free car parking
Why stay hereSet 7.4 km from the centre, Mantra Koodam CGH Earth trades town streets for gardens, an outdoor pool and a spa, with badminton and entertainment activities on site. Air conditioning, free Wifi and free car parking cover the practical side, and the restaurant handles lunch and dinner. With 1022 reviews averaging 4.6 out of 5, it is the best-rated 3-star here and suits guests who want resort space, families included, and do not mind being outside Kumbakonam.
See Mantra Koodam CGH EarthRaya's Grand
23-24-25,Holy Mahamaham Tank West, Kumbakonam, India
Best for: Drivers · Breakfast
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereRaya's Grand stands on Holy Mahamaham Tank West, 0.6 km from the centre, which puts guests within easy reach of the tank and the town's temple circuit. Air conditioning, free Wifi and free car parking are standard, breakfast is served, and a restaurant, room service and lifts round out the stay. Its 2909 reviews average 4.3 out of 5, making it a sound base for pilgrims and travellers who want to walk to the centre rather than drive.
See Raya's GrandIndeco Hotels Swamimalai
6 30 B Agraharam Thimmakudy Village Baburajapuram Post, Kumbakonam, India
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Outdoor pool
- Spa
- Free car parking
Why stay hereIndeco Hotels Swamimalai sits 4.7 km from the centre in Thimmakudy village, where the garden, outdoor pool and spa give it the feel of a retreat rather than a town hotel. A restaurant, free Wifi and free car parking are provided, and there is a playground plus bicycle hire for guests travelling with children. Rated 4.3 out of 5 across 2560 reviews, it suits families and anyone who prefers green surroundings near Swamimalai.
See Indeco Hotels SwamimalaiHotel Ark
21 T.S.R Big Street, Kumbakonam, India
Best for: Drivers · Business trips
- Car parking
- Lounge
- Wheelchair accessible
Why stay hereOn T.S.R Big Street, 0.9 km from the centre, Hotel Ark keeps guests close to the middle of Kumbakonam while offering a restaurant, a bar and a lounge to return to. Free Wifi and free car parking are included, and business guests have a business centre and meeting room on site. From 1836 reviews it holds 4.3 out of 5, a good fit for travellers who want a central address with somewhere to sit and eat in the evening.
See Hotel ArkVinayaga by Poppys Kumbakonam
132C Kamaraj Road, Kumbakonam, India
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereVinayaga by Poppys Kumbakonam sits on Kamaraj Road, 0.9 km from the centre, and is built around the basics: air-conditioned rooms with attached bathrooms, free Wifi and free car parking. Family rooms are available, a restaurant and room service cover meals, and a 24 hour front desk handles late arrivals. Its 3410 reviews average 4.2 out of 5, so it appeals to families and temple visitors who want a straightforward, well-run stay near the centre.
See Vinayaga by Poppys KumbakonamQuality Inn Viha
New Railway Road, Kumbakonam, India
Best for: Drivers · Business trips
- Free car parking
- Fitness Center
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereQuality Inn Viha on New Railway Road, 0.9 km from the centre, is the pick for guests arriving by train and for those who want to keep working. A fitness centre, business centre and restaurant are on site, with free Wifi and free car parking, and a shuttle service is offered. The 3085 reviews average 4.2 out of 5, which makes it a dependable choice for business travellers and short city stays.
See Quality Inn VihaKyriad Prestige Mayapuri Amira
Swamimalai Kumbakonam Tn 612302, Kumbakonam, India
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Outdoor pool
- Spa
- Free car parking
Why stay hereKyriad Prestige Mayapuri Amira is 4.8 km from the centre near Swamimalai, and its outdoor pool, spa massage and fitness centre make it a stay in its own right. Breakfast, dinner and breakfast in room are served, and free Wifi and free car parking come as standard along with a garden and picnic area. It scores 4.1 out of 5 from 702 reviews, suitable for couples and families who want leisure facilities and a quieter setting.
See Kyriad Prestige Mayapuri AmiraDsrMadhanamInn
75 3 Asoor By Pass Road Kumbakonam, Kumbakonam, India
Best for: Drivers · Business trips
- Free car parking
- Lounge
- Wheelchair accessible
Why stay hereDsrMadhanamInn lies on Asoor By Pass Road, 2.5 km from the centre, with a garden and playground that work well for families. The restaurant serves buffet, lunch and dinner, and special diets can be arranged; free Wifi and free car parking are provided. Rooms are air conditioned and the front desk is staffed around the clock, and its 3333 reviews average 4.0 out of 5, a steady option for road travellers and groups.
See DsrMadhanamInnSet Residency Mahal
45 3 Kamaraj Road 45 Kumbakonam Tn 612001, Kumbakonam, India
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereSet Residency Mahal is 0.3 km from the centre on Kamaraj Road, the closest address on this list for reaching Kumbakonam's temples on foot. Family rooms are available with air conditioning, attached bathrooms and a restaurant plus room service for meals, and free car parking is provided. Its 1170 reviews average 4.0 out of 5, making it a practical base for families and visitors who want to be in the middle of things.
See Set Residency MahalTemple Stays
Thiruvidaimarudhur Main Road, Kumbakonam, India
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereTemple Stays, on Thiruvidaimarudhur Main Road 2.1 km from the centre, keeps things simple: free Wifi, free car parking, a restaurant and a concierge to help plan visits. Express check in and check out, luggage storage and a 24 hour front desk smooth the arrival and departure, and laundry and dry cleaning are available. From 645 reviews it averages 4.0 out of 5, a fit for temple-focused travellers who want help and a central road location.
See Temple StaysParadise Resort
3 1216 Tanjore Main Road, Kumbakonam, India
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Indoor pool
- Spa
- Free car parking
Why stay hereParadise Resort on Tanjore Main Road, 4.8 km from the centre, spreads out with a garden, an indoor pool, a kids pool and a spa, and it welcomes pets. Breakfast is served and there is a bar and lounge, with free Wifi in the lounge and free car parking. Its 551 reviews give 4.0 out of 5; the resort setting and pools suit families with children and longer, slower stays.
See Paradise ResortHotel Metro
19 11 Saragapani Sannaithi Street, Kumbakonam, India
Best for: Drivers · Business trips
- Free car parking
- Lounge
- Wheelchair accessible
Why stay hereHotel Metro is on Saragapani Sannaithi Street, 0.6 km from the centre, so the town's core is within a short walk. Air-conditioned rooms, free Wifi and free car parking are provided, with a 24 hour front desk, room service, a lounge and a terrace, plus wheelchair access. It averages 3.8 out of 5 across 919 reviews, a reasonable base for travellers who want a central address and a shuttle service on hand.
See Hotel MetroArk Inn Residency
19 20 John Selvaraj Nagar Road, Kumbakonam, India
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Indoor pool
- Free car parking
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereArk Inn Residency sits 0.5 km from the centre on John Selvaraj Nagar Road, offering a restaurant, a bar and a cafe on site, along with an indoor pool. Free Wifi and free car parking are included, and there is a business centre and meeting room, with wedding services available. Rated 3.5 out of 5 from 512 reviews, it suits guests who want to be central and have dining and event facilities under one roof.
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The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Guest rating | Reviews | Parking | Breakfast | Pool or spa | To the centre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mantra Koodam CGH Earth | ★★★ | 4.6 | 1,022 | Yes | – | Yes | 7.4 km |
| Raya's Grand | ★★★ | 4.3 | 2,909 | Yes | Yes | – | 0.6 km |
| Indeco Hotels Swamimalai | ★★★ | 4.3 | 2,560 | Yes | – | Yes | 4.7 km |
| Hotel Ark | ★★★ | 4.3 | 1,836 | Yes | – | – | 0.9 km |
| Vinayaga by Poppys Kumbakonam | ★★★ | 4.2 | 3,410 | Yes | – | – | 0.9 km |
| Quality Inn Viha | ★★★ | 4.2 | 3,085 | Yes | – | – | 0.9 km |
| Kyriad Prestige Mayapuri Amira | ★★★ | 4.1 | 702 | Yes | Yes | Yes | 4.8 km |
| DsrMadhanamInn | ★★★ | 4.0 | 3,333 | Yes | – | – | 2.5 km |
| Set Residency Mahal | ★★★ | 4.0 | 1,170 | Yes | – | – | 0.3 km |
| Temple Stays | ★★★ | 4.0 | 645 | Yes | – | – | 2.1 km |
| Paradise Resort | ★★★ | 4.0 | 551 | Yes | Yes | Yes | 4.8 km |
| Hotel Metro | ★★★ | 3.8 | 919 | Yes | – | – | 0.6 km |
| Ark Inn Residency | ★★★ | 3.5 | 512 | Yes | – | Yes | 0.5 km |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For families
Family rooms are listed at Vinayaga by Poppys Kumbakonam and Set Residency Mahal, and Mantra Koodam CGH Earth also offers them alongside an outdoor pool, a garden and badminton. DsrMadhanamInn and Indeco Hotels Swamimalai have a playground, and Paradise Resort adds a kids pool and a spa.
Vinayaga by Poppys Kumbakonam · Set Residency Mahal · DsrMadhanamInn · Indeco Hotels Swamimalai · Paradise Resort
Closest to the centre
Set Residency Mahal is 0.3 km from the centre and Ark Inn Residency 0.5 km, both on roads that keep the temples and markets within easy reach. Mantra Koodam CGH Earth is the farthest of the three at 7.4 km, but it is the highest rated hotel here at 4.6 out of 5.
Set Residency Mahal · Ark Inn Residency · Mantra Koodam CGH Earth
Top guest ratings
Mantra Koodam CGH Earth leads with 4.6 out of 5 from 1022 reviews. Raya's Grand follows at 4.3 from 2909 reviews, and Indeco Hotels Swamimalai and Hotel Ark are also rated 4.3, from 2560 and 1836 reviews. All four also list free car parking.
Mantra Koodam CGH Earth · Raya's Grand · Indeco Hotels Swamimalai · Hotel Ark
For business
Quality Inn Viha, Kyriad Prestige Mayapuri Amira and Hotel Ark each have a business centre, free Wifi, restaurant and free car parking. Quality Inn Viha and Kyriad Prestige add a fitness centre, and Kyriad Prestige also lists express check in.
Quality Inn Viha · Kyriad Prestige Mayapuri Amira · Hotel Ark
Where to stay in Kumbakonam
Swamimalai
A short drive from Kumbakonam, Swamimalai is home to the Swaminatha Swamy Temple and is known for its bronze-casting workshops. Indeco Hotels Swamimalai and Kyriad Prestige Mayapuri Amira both sit here, each with an outdoor pool, a garden and free car parking.
Our picks here: Kyriad Prestige Mayapuri Amira
Asoor By Pass Road
DsrMadhanamInn stands on Asoor By Pass Road, 2.5 km from the centre, with free car parking, a playground, a restaurant and family-friendly amenities such as a sofa bed and high chairs.
Our picks here: DsrMadhanamInn
Plan your stay
Getting there and around
Kumbakonam is well connected by rail and road. Kumbakonam railway station is a stop on the Chennai–Thanjavur line, with regular trains from Chennai, Thanjavur and Tiruchirappalli. By road, the town lies on National Highway 36, about 40 km from Thanjavur and around 90 km from Tiruchirappalli, and the nearest airport is Tiruchirappalli International Airport, roughly 90 km away. Once in Kumbakonam, auto-rickshaws and cycle-rickshaws are the main ways to get around the town, and taxis can be hired for trips to nearby temples like Swamimalai and Darasuram.
When to go
The best time to visit Kumbakonam is during the winter months, from November to February, when the weather is relatively cool and dry. The summer months from March to May can be very hot and humid. The monsoon season from October to December brings rain, but also the Mahamaham festival every twelve years, which is a major draw. Temple festivals occur throughout the year, with Vaikasi Visakam and other celebrations attracting pilgrims.
Questions, answered
Which of these hotels is closest to the centre of Kumbakonam?
Set Residency Mahal on Kamaraj Road is 0.3 km from the centre. Ark Inn Residency is 0.5 km away, and Hotel Metro and Raya's Grand stand 0.6 km away. All four are 3-star hotels with free car parking.
Which 3-star hotel in Kumbakonam is the top-rated?
Mantra Koodam CGH Earth is rated 4.6 out of 5 from 1022 reviews, the highest of the hotels on this shortlist. It sits at 7.4 km from the centre.
Do these hotels have parking?
Free car parking is listed by Mantra Koodam CGH Earth, Raya's Grand, Indeco Hotels Swamimalai, Hotel Ark, Vinayaga by Poppys Kumbakonam, Quality Inn Viha, Kyriad Prestige Mayapuri Amira, DsrMadhanamInn, Temple Stays, Paradise Resort, Hotel Metro and Ark Inn Residency. Raya's Grand and Quality Inn Viha also list valet parking.
Which hotels have a pool or a spa?
Mantra Koodam CGH Earth, Indeco Hotels Swamimalai, Kyriad Prestige Mayapuri Amira and Ark Inn Residency list a pool, and Paradise Resort has an indoor pool and a kids pool. A spa is listed by Mantra Koodam CGH Earth, Indeco Hotels Swamimalai and Paradise Resort.
Which hotels suit families?
Family rooms are listed at Mantra Koodam CGH Earth, Vinayaga by Poppys Kumbakonam and Set Residency Mahal. DsrMadhanamInn and Indeco Hotels Swamimalai have a playground, and Paradise Resort adds a kids pool and a spa.
Which hotels are good for business travellers?
Mantra Koodam CGH Earth, Raya's Grand, Indeco Hotels Swamimalai, Hotel Ark, Quality Inn Viha, Kyriad Prestige Mayapuri Amira, DsrMadhanamInn, Paradise Resort, Hotel Metro and Ark Inn Residency each list a business centre. Hotel Ark, Ark Inn Residency and Paradise Resort also list a meeting room.
Can I bring a pet to any of these hotels?
Among the hotels on this shortlist, Paradise Resort on Tanjore Main Road is the one that lists pets allowed. It is 4.8 km from the centre and also has a spa, an indoor pool and free car parking. The other hotels here do not list pets.
Do the hotels serve food?
Restaurants are listed at Mantra Koodam CGH Earth, Raya's Grand, Indeco Hotels Swamimalai, Hotel Ark, Vinayaga by Poppys Kumbakonam, Quality Inn Viha, DsrMadhanamInn, Set Residency Mahal, Temple Stays, Paradise Resort and Ark Inn Residency. Breakfast is listed at Raya's Grand, Kyriad Prestige Mayapuri Amira and Paradise Resort.