Shiva cave
Shiva cave, Pei Gopuram Road, Tiruvannamalai - 606600, Tamil Nadu, India- Monument
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Eco-Friendly Resort Overlooking Mount Arunachala
Spa, Yoga, and Meditation Centre
Indulge in relaxation at the spa or find your inner peace at the yoga and meditation center, offering a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
Comfortable Traditional-Style Rooms
Experience comfort in every detail with rooms featuring a flat-screen cable TV, mini-fridge, tea/coffee-making facilities, and en suite bathrooms with complimentary toiletries.
Unique Amenities and Services
Explore the on-site library and gift shop, enjoy live music shows and theme parties, and savor delicious vegetarian dishes at Sathvam. With 24-hour room service and laundry facilities, every need is catered to at Sparsa Resort Thiruvanamalai.
Book your stay now to unwind in the lap of nature and luxury at Sparsa Resort Thiruvanamalai!
Check-in from
12:00 PM
Check-out by
10:00 AM
Parking
FREE
Children
Allowed
Pets
Not allowed
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
2 adults · 2 children
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
19 sqm
In-room amenities
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Provider-sourced guest reviews.
Clean and neet
Check in time 11
Molto curata e tutti gentilissimi
Era tutto perfetto
linen & towels were washed but needs replacement....they were worn out
Food was alright. Restaurant staff were decently trained and service was good. The environment is calming and the evening tea was nice!
Some 5-6 drivers were loitering around at the entrance, staring at our family struggling through rain from the car park. Hotel staff were also laughing and giggling there instead of bringing umbrellas and assisting us! Shame on them… A big red flag and my experience stayed the same. The environment is nice and calming but the inconvenience we faced right at the beginning shows untrained and indisciplined staff and of course, what do you expect from a group of drivers loitering around this resort’s secluded entrance?! Staff should have been trained not to allow such nuisance and they should keep a warm-welcoming atmosphere for guests! It’s a 3-star place but 1-star is more than enough for not knowing how to behave with families…
I like the hospatailty, the service stuffs including the cleaner's , gardeners and the restaurant stuffs they were very polite and approachable for any need. The rooms surrounded by buetifull gardens and a very quiet environment. Looking forward to come again. Thank you 😊
Very thing was 👍
Outskirt if city, silent atmosphere. High quality food and exceptional service. Beautiful surrounding and facilities
The location , ambience
Some more gaurs rails for elders particularly when it rains
Hospitality and serenity
Breakfast was exceptional. The property is well maintained and with lots of greenery
Checkout timings could have been more flexible
everything about the place is fantastic
the back of the property needs to be lit up better so that the gireevalam path at the back of the resort ...we can come back even at night. Otherwise it looks quite difficult to walk in the darkness
The property is beautifully designed with a peaceful atmosphere and plenty of activities for both adults and children. It is very family-friendly, and my parents as well as the kids thoroughly enjoyed their stay. The food was tasty, and the overall experience was relaxing and memorable.
The only downside was the restaurant service, which was quite slow, especially during meal times. Our stay was also too short—we would have loved to spend at least one more day to fully enjoy everything the property has to offer.
Temperature is enjoyable
Food cost is unbearable, bearable only foreigners
Clean rooms. Good food
Bird chirping at 3:00am
Very good pool good room
Breakfast not great if yiu dont like spicy ibdian breakfast
Peaceful and comfortable clean hotel
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Very beautiful property . Green and lush. Rooms are good. Staff were polite and courteous.
Shower curtains were not clean. The white foot mats had seen a season too many. The property was a little away from Ramanaashramam and auto prices were much higher than standard. But luckily I found a good auto guy . Food overall ok. Extensive buffet for breakfast . Some items were good. Their cheese chilli toast and kumbakonam coffee was good.
The restaurant at Sparsa is simply amazing. The Staff at the restaurant are truly focused on customer service and they were willing to go the extra mile. The environment is wonderful. The auxilliary services there are truly a step up, such as Tea Kadai, Poo Kadai, etc. The room service is excellent. The best thing about this place is the restaurant and the people. They deserve a big pat on their back.
The hotel is getting old, even though the rooms are clean. The bathrooms need renovations. I stayed in a room where all night centralized A/c sound disturbed us from getting a good sleep. The common guest bathroom outside needs some super cleaning and renovation. The hotel charges a 5 star hotel prices, but the common toilet is nothing more than a 1 star hotel.
Breakfast could include more items
Food is fresh, but more items need to be included
All good room good pool great and generalnservice very good the l.
Restaurant is good but service below standard of rewt of hotel. I also think breakfast is poor if you cant eat spicy indian breakfast 1with poor quality bread and not v interesting fruit salad selection.
Everything
Nothing
The food was good..... But the buffet trays were empty and had to keep reminding to refill and wait.
buffet trays were empty and had to keep reminding to refill and wait.
Complete resort was excellent .Food was really good and garlic halwa was really good. Having a big swimming very clean and neat. Staff was really good. We can defenetly revisit.
Complete resort was excellent .Food was really good and garlic halwa was really good. Having a big swimming very clean and neat. Staff was really good. We can defenetly revisit.
We had a wonderful stay. The hotel is lovely, very clean, and beautifully maintained, with a calm and quiet atmosphere that made it especially relaxing. The restaurant was good, value for money. We truly enjoyed our time here and will definitely be back.
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Friendly staff Nature Breakfast Auto pickup person (Jamal)
Super miła obsługa, basen, joga rano, pyszne śniadanie, ładny pokój, wyposażenie pokoju i darmowy poczęstunek, mnóstwo zieleni, relaksująca muzyka dobiegająca z głośników na terenie całego hotelu, atmosfera panująca w obiekcie (spokój i relaks)
Nie podobał mi się jedynie fakt, że w pokoju nie można otworzyć okna. W związku z tym po wejściu do pokoju (np. po wizycie na basenie lub po śniadaniu) odczuwalny jest nieprzyjemny zaduch, który redukuje dopiero kilkanaście minut włączonej klimatyzacji. Generalnie jakość powietrza w pokoju jest taka sobie...
It's a beautiful, quiet space always with the sound of the flute in the background. The rooms are well sized, there is constant hot running water and their restaurant is excellent. I'd always stay here again.
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Very aesthetic and peaceful ambience.
Peaceful, great food and outstanding service
All good
Murungaikai soup was awesome. and the shop inside the resort was so good. we liked the Jothidam, pottery and poo kattum idam.
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Very nice place to stay
Breakfast are limited
Wonderful Place to stay in Thiru. After 19 years all is still very lovely and unique. Best Breakfast with excellent local food selection. With Tuk Tuk You reach Ramana Ashram in 12 Minutes. I appreciate they Provide drinking water and juices and small Snacks in the Room for free.
I am coming since many years, NOW is the time to do some Renovation of cottages and rooms before they get too aged. Aircon in some rooms doesnot work properly and also bit noisy. Best time to visit December and January. Now in February is already hot up to 34 degrees and humid.
L’accueil et le personnel est top 👍
Le petit déjeuner manque de variété.
just the place you want to go when you travel to Tiruvannamalai beautiful, and lovely soft landing. The bed was heaven! They really make sure you have a good time. 24/7 reception. When you need a tuk tuk they arrange it for you immediately. Always at your service. And we asked for a late check out and it was no problem at all. Will def be back!
all was well
Toilets where bad smelling No hot water - and when it did become hot it was limited Management did not seem very interested
Det fantastiske personale, og de dejlige omgivelser og faciliteter.
Der er ikke en finger at sætte på opholdet, alt var over forventning. 10/10.
We were extremely disappointed with our stay, especially given that we were travelling as a family of five. We were allocated two rooms in two different buildings, which was very inconvenient and stressful. To make matters worse, I had a stress fracture in my left foot and specifically requested a downstairs room, but this was not accommodated. When I asked to speak to the manager, we were told she was “on leave” and that there was no one else available to escalate the issue to. It felt like the hotel completely disregarded basic health and safety concerns, which is unacceptable. The staff were absolutely shocking this time — they seemed disinterested, unhelpful and, at times, rude, especially at reception. The room condition was also very poor: - The toilet area was wet, and the bidet was leaking - The towels were disgusting, almost black, and looked like they hadn’t been replaced in years What was also disturbing was the way the hotel seemed to disregard their own staff’s wellbeing. The luggage trolley was broken, and staff had to carry our heavy luggage manually, which is unfair and unsafe for them. A hotel should provide proper equipment and support to protect both guests and staff. The restaurant was equally disappointing. We were told it was “only buffet”, yet we noticed à la carte being offered to other guests, which felt like a double standard. Even the buffet itself was poorly managed — at one point there were only two naans available while at least ten people were waiting. Apparently the ownership has changed, and it is very noticeable — the previous standards, service and overall vibe are clearly gone. Unfortunately, we would not return.
Very clean and beautiful surroundings. Staff behaviour and helpfulness.
Breakfast was okyish
It is exorbitantly priced for what it offers, If the price was around 6 or 7k, I would rate everything excellent.. 12.5k for a room is too much on the higher side and for that price I expected much more
Everything was amazing
Na
It was my third time staying in this hotel. It is wonderful and has wonderful ambience.
Nothing.
Staff,location, food
Cleanings, facilities
Die ganze Anlage mit wunderbarem Pool hat uns sehr gut gefallen. Das Personal war sehr zuvorkommend und freundlich. Unser Zimmer war top sauber und gepflegt. Das Essen im Restaurant hat unsere Erwartungen bei weitem übertroffen! Die Yogastunde am Morgen war der perfekte Start in den Tag. Die Hintergrundmusik auf dem Gelände wirkte beruhigend und meditativ.
Отель больше курортный, бассейн и кухня прекрасные). Отель совсем недалеко до нахождения Мауны баба. Утопает в зелени. Обслуживание высокого уровня. Большой выбор прекрасных блюд в ресторане.
Вай фай только на два дня. Надо постоянно менять пароль на ресепшн. Темновато в нижнем номере. Черный чай только один , без выбора. Кофе в ресторане слабое. Ну и конечно до центра Рамана Махарши далековато, и в Европе организуют трансфер бесплатный в определенное время от отеля до центра культурных, исторических или религиозных мест. Это был бы совсем высокий уровень)
Very peaceful
The bathroom could be a bit cleaner
I stayed at your property from October 6th to October 8th, but I had to check out early on October 7th due to hygiene issues in the room. Upon check-in, I noticed that the bed sheets had hair on them, indicating they had not been changed before my arrival. This raised serious concerns about cleanliness and hygiene standards. Additionally, the strong smell of cleaning liquid in the room was overwhelming and unpleasant. For a resort that promotes itself as eco-friendly, I would also expect the use of eco-conscious cleaning products that are safe and gentle. When I checked out early, the front desk staff did not even ask why I was leaving before my scheduled departure, which was quite disappointing and unprofessional. Given that I had prepaid for my stay but could not continue due to hygiene issues beyond my control, I believe it is fair to request a refund for one night’s stay. While guests are charged upfront, hotels also have a responsibility to maintain basic cleanliness and comfort standards — and to respond appropriately when those standards are not met. I hope you will review this matter seriously and process the refund accordingly.
Hygine.
The surroundings are breathtakingly beautiful. I had visited about 10 years ago, and it still looks just as lovely. The location is excellent, and this remains one of the better accommodation options in the area.
The room and bathroom felt a little dated. It would be wonderful if the bathroom floors and walls could be refreshed or polished. There was also a slight damp, old smell in the room, perhaps a humidifier could help improve the atmosphere.
Location
Food was very very bad. Not hygienic and the taste was very bad. In-room menu was very very limited. Our entire family was sick due to the food.
Very clean, great water pressure in shower, pleasant staff
NA
Simple and tasty vegetarian food. Good breakfast. Comforting ambience with lots of greenery.Enjoyed the swimming pool .
Bathroom fixtures need. some upkeep.
Good
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Cleanliness
7.68/10Several reviews indicated serious concerns regarding hygiene and cleanliness, particularly with dirty bed sheets.
Service
9.15/10General sentiment was positive, but some dissatisfaction was expressed regarding staff response to early checkout.
Location
10/10Multiple reviews praised the beautiful and convenient location of the hotel.
Room Quality
8.64/10While some rooms were described as clean, others felt dated and had minor issues such as old smells.
Amenities
9.17/10Facilities like the pool received positive comments, though some areas need maintenance.
Value for Money
9.63/10Value for money was perceived as fair, but the food quality impacted overall value.
Food and Beverage
6.18/10Significant negative feedback was given regarding food quality and hygiene, leading to family illness.
Overall Experience
9.17/10Visitors enjoyed the peaceful environment and most aspects of the stay, despite some issues.
A tranquil resort perched with Mount Arunachala views, emphasizing sustainable experiences amid nature.
Relax with spa options or practice mindfulness in the on-site yoga and meditation centre.
Enjoy vegetarian Sathvam dining, an on-site library and live music, all in a traditional-style setting.