Visalam is a wonderful 70 year old restored mansion, once owned by a prosperous trading family of the Chettiars of Tamil Nadu. The hotel is committed to the local community, ecology and preserving the local culture. The hotel can organise trips to Chettinad and Aathangudy, a nearby village famous for its hand made tiles. Also enjoy bullock cart and cycle adventures and a chance to meet local weavers.
The rooms or suites are all air-conditioned with private bathroom, safe, hair dryer, tea/coffee making facilities, FREE Wi-Fi and bathrobe.
Public facilities on offer are a Pool Cafe, Garden Cafe, Terrace Grill and Sapadu Shala restaurant serving local Tamil recipes. There are well maintained gardens, a large pool with sun loungers, an Ayurveda Centre and gift shop.
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