Indeco Hotels Swamimalai - Kumbakonam

Award-winning eco-friendly heritage resort in Kumbakonam

Heritage & Eco-Friendly Features

Indeco Hotels Swamimalai Kumbakonam is a restored 19th-century property that holds the International Green Award and the Eco Tourism Award. The resort functions as a living museum, displaying antique sculptures and artifacts from the Chola era. Guests can explore the on-site museum and see the room where Kanchi Maha Periyava stayed.

Wellness & Spa

The resort houses a spa and wellness centre offering body treatments, massage, and yoga classes. Guests have access to an outdoor swimming pool designed like a temple pool and a fitness centre with fitness classes. Unique experiences include the traditional pump set bath and Kerala-trained masseuses providing Ayurvedic massages.

Dining & Garden

Three on-site restaurants serve Indian, local, and vegetarian cuisine, with ingredients sourced from the resort's own garden. Breakfast offers continental, American, and vegetarian selections including local specialities and fresh fruits. Themed dinner nights and live music performances by local artisans accompany meals in an open-air dining space.

Family & Pet-Friendly Amenities

The property provides family rooms, a children's playground, and kids' outdoor play equipment. Evening entertainment includes bullock cart rides, puppet shows, and cultural performances like Bharatnatyam dance. Pets are accommodated with pet baskets and pet bowls, and the resort has a 24-hour front desk and room service.

Location & Experiences

Indeco Swamimalai is located 81 km from Tiruchirappalli International Airport and close to Adi Kumbeswarar Temple and Kasi Viswanathar Temple. The resort offers bicycle rental, walking tours, and guided tours of the museum led by the founder Steve Borgia. Guests can enjoy the open-air bath, sun terrace, and evening entertainment with live music.

• Awards: International Green Award & Eco Tourism Award
• Heritage: Restored 19th-century buildings with Chola-era artifacts
• Wellness: Spa centre with Ayurvedic massages and yoga classes
• Dining: Three restaurants using in-house garden ingreadients
• Exclusice: Pump set bath and museum with Kanchi Maha Periyava room
• Pet & Famil: Pet basket provided, childron's playground with outdoor equipement