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3-star hotels in Thoothukudi
A shortlist of 3-star hotels in Thoothukudi, drawn from 8 properties and ordered by what guests actually rate them. It is for couples, families and business travellers who want a spa resort, a city-centre address or a practical stop near the old bus stand.
Staying in Thoothukudi
Thoothukudi is a port city on the Gulf of Mannar coast of Tamil Nadu, and the hotels here sit along its main arteries: V.E. Road, Palayamkottai Road, Periyanayagapuram Road, South Beach Road, Devarpuram Road, Jeyaraj Road and the Polepettai and Balavinyagar Kovil Street area near the old bus stand. That spread means you are never far from the commercial core, and several addresses are within reach of the waterfront.
Couples and families tend to do well in the larger properties, which carry restaurants, gardens and leisure facilities alongside their rooms. Business travellers are served by the hotels with business centres, meeting rooms and banquet halls. For a short break, the range of guest ratings from 3.6 to 4.3 out of 5 across 2733 to 819 reviews makes it easy to pick between a resort-style stay and a straightforward city hotel.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Sathya Park & Resorts
2 86 Palayamkottai Rd, Thoothukudi, India
Best for: Pool and spa
- Sauna
- Lounge
Why stay hereSet on Palayamkottai Rd, Sathya Park & Resorts pairs a garden and terrace with a game room, tennis court and playground, so families and groups have plenty to fill the day. A spa, sauna and massage cover the quieter hours, and the restaurant, bar and lounge handle meals without leaving the grounds. Rated 4.3 out of 5 by 2,733 guests, it suits travellers who want resort-style facilities in Thoothukudi rather than a plain room.
See Sathya Park & ResortsHotel Dsf Grand Plazas
379 V.E. Road, Thoothukudi, India
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Swimming pool
- Free car parking
- Breakfast in room
Why stay hereWith 4,813 guest reviews behind it, Hotel Dsf Grand Plazas on V.E. Road is a busy, full-service address. Fitness Center, jacuzzi and a restaurant and bar make it work for business trips and family stays alike, while banquet and business facilities plus car rental and currency exchange handle events and onward plans. Rooms come with air conditioning and non-smoking options, and parking is free on site.
See Hotel Dsf Grand PlazasKani Residency
N0 70 & 70 1 Balavinyagar Kovil Street Opp.To Old Bus Stand Thoothukudi Pin 628002 Tuticorin, Thoothukudi, India
Best for: Breakfast · Business trips
- Breakfast
- Air conditioning
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereKani Residency sits on Balavinyagar Kovil Street opposite the Old Bus Stand, a practical base if you arrive or leave by bus. Free wifi and air conditioning come as standard, and the restaurant, room service and banquet space cover meals and small functions. Couples and solo travellers get 24 hour front desk, security and lift access; 3,428 guests have rated it 4.1 out of 5.
See Kani ResidencyRegency Tuticorin by GRT Hotels
3 187 Periyanayagapuram Road, Thoothukudi, India
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Fitness Center
Why stay hereRegency Tuticorin by GRT Hotels on Periyanayagapuram Road brings a fitness center, garden and terrace together with a restaurant and bar. Family rooms, pets allowed and free wifi suit longer family stays, while the business center, banquet hall and shuttle service serve guests combining work with a Thoothukudi visit. Car rental, valet parking and a 24 hour front desk round out the practical side.
See Regency Tuticorin by GRT HotelsSRM Hotel Tuticorin
No 16 18 South Beach Road, Thoothukudi, India
Best for: Drivers · Business trips
- Free car parking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereSouth Beach Road puts SRM Hotel Tuticorin within reach of the coast, and the property carries a garden, terrace and picnic area for open-air breaks. A health club, ballroom and banquet space with wedding services make it the strongest pick here for celebrations and larger gatherings, backed by a cafe, bar and restaurant. Free wifi and free car parking keep the stay simple for families and event parties.
See SRM Hotel TuticorinHotel Raj
3 1 Jeyaraj Road, Thoothukudi, India
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereHotel Raj on Jeyaraj Road is built around convenience: 24 hour front desk, free wifi and free car parking, plus a shuttle service and car rental for getting around Thoothukudi. Family rooms and non-smoking rooms are available, and the restaurant, bar and room service mean you need not go far for a meal. A steady choice for short business or transit stays, at 3.8 out of 5 from 2,407 guests.
See Hotel RajHotel Geetha International
1 9 Polepettai Thoothukudi, Thoothukudi, India
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Lounge
- Family rooms
Why stay hereOn Polepettai, Hotel Geetha International keeps things straightforward: air conditioning, free car parking and free wifi in a central location. Family rooms and a banquet hall make it usable for groups, and the restaurant and room service, plus a lounge and bar, cover eating and unwinding. Laundry and express check in add convenience for longer stays; 1,208 guests rate it 3.8 out of 5.
See Hotel Geetha InternationalHotel Alwin
147 Devarpuram Road Tuticorin 628003, Thoothukudi, India
Best for: Drivers · Business trips
- Free car parking
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereHotel Alwin on Devarpuram Road is the smallest property on this list, with 819 reviews, and suits travellers who prefer a quiet base. Free wifi and free car parking are provided, along with a meeting room and reception area for small work gatherings, and a terrace and smoking area for a break outside the room. Express check in and check out, laundry and a 24 hour front desk keep the essentials covered.
See Hotel Alwin
The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Guest rating | Reviews | Parking | Breakfast | Pool or spa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sathya Park & Resorts | ★★★ | 4.3 | 2,733 | – | – | Yes |
| Hotel Dsf Grand Plazas | ★★★ | 4.1 | 4,813 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Kani Residency | ★★★ | 4.1 | 3,428 | – | Yes | – |
| Regency Tuticorin by GRT Hotels | ★★★ | 4.1 | 1,775 | Yes | Yes | – |
| SRM Hotel Tuticorin | ★★★ | 3.9 | 2,348 | Yes | – | – |
| Hotel Raj | ★★★ | 3.8 | 2,407 | Yes | – | – |
| Hotel Geetha International | ★★★ | 3.8 | 1,208 | Yes | – | – |
| Hotel Alwin | ★★★ | 3.6 | 819 | Yes | – | – |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For families
Sathya Park & Resorts backs family stays with a playground, game room, garden and tennis court. Regency Tuticorin by GRT Hotels and Hotel Geetha International both list family rooms, and Hotel Raj adds family rooms with a restaurant on site.
Sathya Park & Resorts · Regency Tuticorin by GRT Hotels · Hotel Geetha International · Hotel Raj
For business trips
Hotel Dsf Grand Plazas has a business centre, banquet and fitness centre. Kani Residency and Regency Tuticorin by GRT Hotels both offer business centres and express check in; SRM Hotel Tuticorin adds a ballroom, meeting room and wedding services.
Hotel Dsf Grand Plazas · Kani Residency · Regency Tuticorin by GRT Hotels · SRM Hotel Tuticorin
For spa and leisure
Sathya Park & Resorts is the only hotel on this list with a spa, sauna and massage, plus a tennis court and game room. It also holds the highest guest rating here, 4.3 out of 5 from 2733 reviews.
For parking and pets
Regency Tuticorin by GRT Hotels is the one property in this shortlist that allows pets, and it also provides free car parking and valet parking. It rates 4.1 out of 5 from 1775 reviews.
Where to stay in Thoothukudi
V.E. Road
Hotel Dsf Grand Plazas stands at 379 V.E. Road, one of the city's main commercial streets. From here you are on the spine of Thoothukudi rather than out at the beach, which suits travellers who want shops, business addresses and restaurants within the same stretch of town.
Our picks here: Hotel Dsf Grand Plazas
South Beach Road
SRM Hotel Tuticorin occupies No 16 18 South Beach Road, putting it on the coastal side of the city. The hotel has a garden, terrace, health club and cafe, and its 3.9 out of 5 rating comes from 2348 reviews.
Our picks here: SRM Hotel Tuticorin
Periyanayagapuram Road
Regency Tuticorin by GRT Hotels is at 3 187 Periyanayagapuram Road. It is one of the better-equipped addresses in this shortlist, with family rooms, a fitness centre, garden, terrace and shuttle service, and a 4.1 out of 5 rating from 1775 reviews.
Our picks here: Regency Tuticorin by GRT Hotels
Polepettai
Hotel Geetha International sits at 1 9 Polepettai. The area gives you a residential, central base with a restaurant, lounge and family rooms on site; the hotel rates 3.8 out of 5 from 1208 reviews.
Our picks here: Hotel Geetha International
Plan your stay
When to go
The Gulf of Mannar coast is at its most comfortable in the cooler months from November through February, when the heat and humidity ease. March to May turns hot and dry, and the northeast monsoon brings rain to this part of Tamil Nadu between October and December, so coastal days can be wet. Site information on Thoothukudi gives no seasonal guidance beyond the current listings, so plan around the general coastal pattern.
Questions, answered
Which hotel in this shortlist has the highest guest rating?
Sathya Park & Resorts, with 4.3 out of 5 from 2733 reviews. It is also the only hotel here with a spa, sauna and massage, and it adds a tennis court, game room and playground.
Do any of these hotels allow pets?
Regency Tuticorin by GRT Hotels is the only hotel on this list that states pets are allowed. It also offers free car parking and valet parking, and rates 4.1 out of 5 from 1775 reviews.
Which hotels have a pool or spa?
Sathya Park & Resorts is the sole property here listing a spa, sauna and massage. None of the 8 hotels in this shortlist lists a swimming pool among its facilities.
Which hotels are best for families?
Sathya Park & Resorts has a playground, game room and tennis court, while Hotel Geetha International, Hotel Raj and Regency Tuticorin by GRT Hotels all list family rooms. Hotel Dsf Grand Plazas also provides high chairs and games room.
Which hotels offer free parking?
Hotel Dsf Grand Plazas, Regency Tuticorin by GRT Hotels, SRM Hotel Tuticorin, Hotel Raj, Hotel Geetha International and Hotel Alwin all list free car parking. Regency Tuticorin by GRT Hotels and Hotel Raj add valet parking.
Which hotels have a restaurant on site?
All 8 hotels in this shortlist list at least one restaurant. Hotel Dsf Grand Plazas, Kani Residency and Regency Tuticorin by GRT Hotels also serve breakfast, and breakfast in room is available at Hotel Dsf Grand Plazas.
Which hotels are most convenient for business travellers?
Hotel Dsf Grand Plazas, Kani Residency, Regency Tuticorin by GRT Hotels and SRM Hotel Tuticorin all list a business centre. SRM Hotel Tuticorin adds a ballroom and meeting room, and Hotel Alwin also has a meeting room.
Which hotel has the most reviews?
Hotel Dsf Grand Plazas, with 4813 reviews and a 4.1 out of 5 guest rating, followed by Kani Residency with 3428 reviews at 4.1 out of 5 and Sathya Park & Resorts with 2733 reviews at 4.3 out of 5.