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Visalam- Cgh Earth

4.0 star property
Historic hotel with free valet parking and a 24-hour front desk

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Outdoor pool
Chettinad Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Interior
Outdoor pool
Hallway

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
The current price is SAR 466
SAR 550 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Mar - 14 Mar

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Chettinad Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Chettinad Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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includes taxes & fees
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About the neighborhood

Map
7/1 - 143, Local Fund Road, Kannadukath, Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu, 630103

What's nearby

  • Municipality Park - 3 min walk
  • Kanadukathan Palace - 5 min walk
  • Island Bungalow - 15 min walk
  • Pilaiyarpatti Temple - 19 min walk
  • Athmanathaswamy Temple - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Chettinad Station - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sandhosiya Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Shree Narayana Coffee House - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Chettinadu Court - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪N.M fish market - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Tasty Fried Chicken - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Visalam- Cgh Earth

Upscale historic hotel
A terrace, a garden, and a library are just a few of the amenities provided at Visalam- Cgh Earth. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a business center.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking and valet parking
  • Bike rentals, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and tour/ticket assistance
  • A 24-hour front desk, a water dispenser, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Visalam- Cgh Earth offer comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks like air conditioning and bathrobes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Shower/tub combinations, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Ceiling fans, daily housekeeping, and electrical adapters/chargers

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Heritage Hotels of India.

Languages

English, Hindi

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bike parking
  • Bike storage
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe
  • Library
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture & ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Smoke-free property
  • Water dispenser

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
To register at this property, guests who are Indian citizens must provide a valid photo identity card issued by the Government of India; travelers who are not citizens of India must present a valid passport and visa.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Visalam Cgh Earth Karaikudi
Visalam Cgh Earth
Visalam Hotel Karaikudi
Visalam Karaikudi
Visalam- Cgh Earth Karaikudi
Visalam- Cgh Earth Hotel Karaikudi
Visalam- Cgh Earth Hotel
Visalam
Visalam- Cgh Earth Hotel
Visalam- Cgh Earth Karaikudi
Visalam- Cgh Earth Hotel Karaikudi

Frequently asked questions

Does Visalam- Cgh Earth have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Visalam- Cgh Earth?

As of 22 Safar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Visalam- Cgh Earth on 3 Rabiʻ I 2025 start from $146.61, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Visalam- Cgh Earth pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Visalam- Cgh Earth?

Self parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Visalam- Cgh Earth?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Visalam- Cgh Earth?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Visalam- Cgh Earth provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Visalam- Cgh Earth located?

Situated in Karaikudi, this historic hotel is steps from Municipality Park and Chidambara Vinayagar Temple. Kanadukathan Palace and Island Bungalow are also within 15 minutes. Chettinad Station is 24 minutes by foot.

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Visalam- Cgh Earth Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Praveen SagayaRaj

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great property in the heart of chettinad.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stefan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

prakash

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Balaji

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property from the outside felt more like a hotel. But, once you enter it feels like you are staying in someone's home. The staff was very attentive. Food choice was minimal and was a bit underwhelming. They had a cooking demo planned for 4 PM, and they insisted we be on time during the check-in process. We cut short our outside trip and returned on time, only to be told that they are waiting for other guests and will not start until all the guests arrive. So much for being punctual and being told to be on time for the demo. I don't myself staying at this place again. It is OK to experience it once.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

prakash

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

prakash

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love this place
Best place and peaceful Mr Shiva was very kind and helpful, will stay here again. Love the bike ride and the organic pool, amazing views
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sourav

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Outstanding experience
Visalam is not a hotel, but a home. It reflected in every little thing at this place. The service was outstanding and Malaisamy really takes care of the guests’ dining needs with care and constant attention. The largest King size bed ever, the high ceilings and the beautiful courtyard makes this Chettiar marvel truly majestic. Keep it up, Team Visalam
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jothimanikandan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hidden Little Gem
as usual with any CGH property, the hotel was great... lovely staff,,, excellent little gem found in the middle of no where. the Swimming pool was great... only thing that they could improve is to have some food options for kids as they sometimes are fussy...other than that all was great.. highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Vijayraja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Luxury in traditional style
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Subramaniam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Heritage with Heart
Had an awesome time at Visalam. Exemplary service and sumptuous meal.very caring and dedicated staff! A must stay place for all heritage lovers !
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Chidambaram

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good family friendly place
It was a really nice stay. The place is well maintained, the food is excellent. The staff are friendly. There are add ons like a bullock cart ride and bicycle ride which my kids loved.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

John, Las Vegas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great heritage hotel!
Excellent! Staff and property are very good. Every aspect was superb!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

peter, sydney, australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel in Chattinadu
Our stay was an unforgettable experience, we loved every moment we were there.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Rama, Kuala Lumpur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Luxurious experience of missing past comforts
The property is a beautifully restored old Chettiar home. The bedrooms had the look and feel of the past, but also the inadequacies: no coffee/tea making in the room, no refrigerator. The property is cosy and boutique-like, with only 15 rooms - which is too few to have a liquor licence. So you can't enjoy a beer on a hot day. The service is also slow, since the kitchen is far from the three locations at which meals are served. So, if you think modern comforts and rapid service are essential in a place you'd like to call home in this arid locale, this hotel isn't for you. However, if you want to experience life as it was a century ago in a wealthy Chettiar home, this is fabulous.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Fritz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic Place to Stay
Beautiful building, amazing food, tranquility and most of all, friendly and incredibly helpful staff - what more could you ask from a hotel? We had a great stay and wish we had planned to stay longer. A trip round the village on the hotel bicycles is well worth it!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Dennis, Houston, Texas USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
An oasis in Chettinad
This is an amazing hotel. The holy trinity. Great ambiance, excellent staff and a nice restaurant. The cooking class was fun and informative. We loved our room and the walks through the village at sundown were lovely. The large pool is reverse osmosis and lunch by the pool was excellent. The family hospitality was what tied it all together to make for a perfect 3 day holiday.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Martin, london

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The best welcome
This hotel is actually a home once owned and lived in by the very rich Indian business men of their time. This is a beautiful place to stay, from the moment you arrive and are greeted by the hotel staff to the breakfast you have in the gardens, this is the place to switch off the mobile and just lay back. Fantastic hotel.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Michael, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent hotel; Fantastic Staff
Probably the happiest, most interesting and most professional place in which we have stayed across several trips to India. The rooms are enormous, the food is very good, but mostly the staff are exceptional and for once, well trained, confident and sensitive to their guests.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
You wouldn't think
For me this is a 4 Star or more, possibly because of facilities it's been classed as Three star. However if you want comfort, huge rooms, the most friendliest of staff, beautifully maintained historic building that has a pool then this is the place to stay. You will be very surprised.