Nicest part of the restaurant and hotel service was the utmost honesty and integrity with which the hotel staff  has restored our  lost hand bag with lot of valuables which we forgot while having Breakfast at the restaurant and the hand bag was kept safely at the Reception under the Supervision of the Manager Mr. Venkatraman.

Attached restaurant serves good food in buffet and alacarte style.

The breakfast was very good and my kids enjoyed it.

The food in the restaurant was clean and the breakfast spread was also very good.

Food: Coffee is very bad, the breakfast buffet is ok,

Food was very reasonable, delicious and served hot in style at their resturant.

We had dinner on the evening of our arrival and had breakfast after our morning Girivalam.

Hotel has a restaurant which serves south Indian ,north Indian ,Chinese and continental food .

However, the breakfast buffet seems to be available only on weekends and holidays.

The breakfast was good if we stay for few days.

Special mention about the hand made ice cream, it was delicious!!

The biggest disappointment was the complimentary breakfast.

The Arpanaa is near these landmarks: Girivalam, Arunachaleswarar Temple, Sri Ramana Ashram, Arunachaleshwara Temple, Arunachala Mountain, Virupaksha Cave, Sri Seshadri Swamigal Ashram, Parvathamalai Mountain, Annamalaiyar Temple View Point, Thirukoilur-Sri Raghothama Theertha Brindavana Uttharadi Mutt, Nirudhi lingam, Varuna Lingam, Sathanur Reservoir, Sri Ramanasramam, Mystical India, Veeratteswarar Temple, Apsara - The Swimming Pool, Sattanur Dam, Arunachala Handicrafts, Gnanananda Thapovanam, Arunachala Photography & Tours, Mkg Film Palace, Shanthiamalai Handicrafts, Vijaya Mall, Atma Vidya mandir, Atma Vidya mandir, Thiruvanajozhi Temple and Pillur Dam

The rooms were clean, tidy and comfortable to the point that we wished we could have stayed longer.

The rooms are pretty big, that's a plus point.

I make it a point to stay and eat only at this facility when I visit or pass through Tiruvannamalai.

Complimentary wifi connection is very poor.

Bathrooms need a deep clean to remove scale etc. Inefficient fridge only getting to 15 degrees ( I carry a thermomenter!)

I had to remove the mosquito screen at the window and wash it out  on arrival as it was thick with dust and also repair a power socket that was falling out of the wall.

but it was the rubberised kind that if you massage it with the water running through, you can remove the debris or crystallisation and get the jets working - then there was lots of water pressure.

One and only problem we encountered was slow WiFi.

Location wise it falls on the girivalam route and is close to the temple.

We also took a rickshaw tour around Mt Arunachala.

Very easy access to girivalam route and Annamalayar temple.

The hotel is in the Girivalam route so that is also very helpful.

We got up early to walk the kora around the mountain and we returned around 10:30.

Some of the rooms have good view towards Arunachaleshwara hills .

The view of the holy mountain from the rooms and the menu at the restaurant are incomparable.

Great, spacious rooms with views of the mountain, superb meals and staff.

The view of the hill is unprepossessing given that it is vignetted by a landscape of shoddy flat rooftops.

Room  was  clean, had  a  mountain  view.

My Family had the privilege to stay in Hotel Arpanaa which granted us the most spectacular view of Arunachala.

the service was top, the staff is very helpful, the view from our rooms was magnificent!

Good view of the Arunchala Hill from the hotel.

I loved the view of the Holy Hill from my balcony.

it has a balcony with a good view of the hills.

The view was breathtaking,  especially before sunrise in the morning where we sat in the balcony tor experience the view and a cool breath of fresh air.

It was so beautiful, and the view early in the morning during sunrise is just so wonderful.

The view from the balcony was marvellous as Giri Valam was in front of me
The restra was the best part of it as it provided the best quantity with quality .

Technically our room had a view of the temple Gopuram and the mountain,

Rooms are very well designed and you get a good view of the holy mountain.

The hotel room was big and very clean with a great view of Mount arunachala.The food in the restra was outstanding.

The only negative comment would be the price they charge for the water bottle.

Generous allowance of bottled water were left  each day.

There being no enclosed shower stall water from a bath tends to flow all across!

Very helpful staff ..be it Front Desk, Restaurant or Room Service.Coffee & Tea are a bit expensive at Rs 72 per cup including Taxes..Don't miss out on Herbal Water they serve in the Restaurant.

Hot water was limited and the AC was a bit noisy.

Only thing that could be better is the shower; the water was not hot enough for me.

They should improve the hot water situation and explain about the geaser to the customer.

As we came back later in the night from the temple we had to shower in cold water .

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The restaurant serves a very tasty and varied complementary breakfast to its guests and the attitude of the staff, both in the restaurant and at the reception was really really courteous and helpful.

Breakfast in restaurant is very good and so are other food items .

In house Restaurant is on the Ground Floor and complimentary breakfast has good varieties.It is locate in front of  Sri Ramana Maharshi Ashram.

Stayed in 2nd Floor.Rooms are Spacious with good bed & working AC.Sleep Quality was good.Bathroom size was adequate..Functioning Geyser.Inhouse Restaurant is on Ground Floor.Complimentary Breakfast has good spread

There is a restaurant which serves complimentary breakfast.Do have food before 8.30 am else i experience delay in getting good because of buffet breakfast

It wasn't spicy which is ideal when your going for site seeing.There was a lot of variety in the food served.There is buffet both in the morning and in the night.

but smaller size;
Super market and restaurant attached;
Free breakfast;
Free parking (open space);
Nearer to Sri Ramanasramam;
Nice staff to interact with; such professionalism I did not expect in Thiruvannamalai.

Elaborate Complimentary Break-fast both continental and South Indian.

The restaurant on the main floor offers the breakfast that comes with the room.

The restaurant in the hotel is quite good and they also serve a good complimentary breakfast.

the restaurant downstairs was great, had  breakfast included, enjoyed  lunch and dinner also.

This hotel is just opposite remana maharshi ashram.You can book through phone an donline.Very good rooms and service.Nice poeple,simple,comfortable,and convenient.You can stay and enjoy  the essence of thiruvanna malai as its convenient from here to reach all.Near by there is shop with CDs and paintings and i got a few audio CD s of bhajans and bansuris etc which i was looking about.Their restraunt has one of the best thali meals for lunch i had .complimentary breakfast was provided.

weekend buffets are also worth it .. around 250 rs per head i guess .

Rooms are well furnished and neat and clean .

Staff sorted it out.Rooms are  clean,.Bathroom size apt.A/C in working condition.

Very friendly staff and very clean rooms.

The hotel is good in terms of quality, cleanliness and value.

Room is neat and clean with a/c.It is walking distance to Sri Ramana Maharishi and Sri Seshadri Swamigal Ashram.Arunachaleshwar temple is about 2-3 kms from here.Had a good stay with family.

lovely smaller hotel,booking very friendly english was better then some places.,Room were clean,hot water and quiet.BRKS was included limited

but the room and bathroom were very clean and the location is very convenient to the Ashram.

Very modern, large clean rooms, ask for superior for 1500R + tax (1800R) or get the executive 2200R + taxes because they have a shaded terrace!

from the moment we arrived, we felt at home, all the staff were friendly, efficent and professional .the room was basic , large enough and very clean!.

The restaurant is clean with air conditioning.

but because we were 3people/3bedrooms, they made a discount (23$/pers), the bedroom was clean, bathroom also, no noises during the night, very well located, just in front of the ramana ashram ! !

Polite and cooperative staff and spacious rooms, it is sheer delight to stay at Aakash Inn.

All rooms are equipped with branded & functional basic gadgets.

We had booked a suite which was wonderful and spacious for 6 members.There were 2 rooms which had separate split AC.The restaurant was the best.

Food is quite good and the rooms are well maintained.

The wash room is very clean and big,except the lighting is a bit dimm.

Arunachal Giri is visible from balconies of Aakash inn and the well ventilated design allows Thiruvannamalai s heavenly air to permeate each of its well kept and tidy rooms.

However, TV programmes are in local language only.

The other drawback is the TV plays only tamil channels and clarity was not great.

I visited tiruvannamalai on Oct 27th and stayed here,I used to stay normally in arpanaa or aakash But for the price which is provided its not worth,
Very difficult to park the vehicle,

The hotel is located little far away from the temple, bus stop and need a vehicle to travel.

(Got the information from room attendant, that they had a lift in the past.. due to some accident they closed it with walls.  )

Water started leaking from our ac in the middle of night, fell on the bed.

3) The complimentary water bottle (1 per day), milk powers, coffee powders and tea bags are not refilled after room cleaning . .

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The Athena Hotel is near these landmarks: Sri Ramana Ashram, Girivalam, Arunachaleswarar Temple, Arunachaleshwara Temple, Arunachala Mountain, Sri Seshadri Swamigal Ashram, Virupaksha Cave, Parvathamalai Mountain, Annamalaiyar Temple View Point, Thirukoilur-Sri Raghothama Theertha Brindavana Uttharadi Mutt, Nirudhi lingam, Varuna Lingam, Sathanur Reservoir, Sri Ramanasramam, Mystical India, Veeratteswarar Temple, Apsara - The Swimming Pool, Sattanur Dam, Arunachala Handicrafts, Gnanananda Thapovanam, Arunachala Photography & Tours, Mkg Film Palace, Shanthiamalai Handicrafts, Vijaya Mall, Atma Vidya mandir, Atma Vidya mandir, Thiruvanajozhi Temple and Pillur Dam

The room are very simple, the bed poor and the bathroom dirty.

Especially when it comes to refilling stuff at breakfast buffet.

Buffet breakfast choices and service good.

Amazing place to stay
Excellent breakfast 
Spacious rooms 
Totally worth of money spent 
Peaceful 
Driver is given free breakfast 
Parking space ample 
Staff super courteous 
Traditional welcome on entrance 
Experience divinity of d hills of arnachalam

Restaurant served delicious dinner and breakfast for nominal price.

Rooms are Clean , ambient is very good, Staff are polite and discipline , complementary breakfast has varieties.Quite Decent Gym equipment and Sports recreation.

The Breakfast is excellent and overall the stay is value for money.

Amazing resort, delicious food, courteous staff and clean/ comfortable rooms.

Tasty buffet style breakfast with local and conventional continental type food.

Free morning  breakfast was okay, while lunch and dinner menu limited and too expensive.

The breakfast buffet was a sumptuous vegetarian spread and the friendly, helpful staff helped make my stay a pleasant one.

we really liked the way the food was  prepared fresh and healthy, and the items were not so spicy or oily .. the breakfast  had a decent spread

The staff was extremely friendly and helpful, the room very clean and spacious (we got a free upgrade to the rooftop suite), and the breakfast was very delicious!

it  was delicious n very well prepared by a very well trained group of kitchen staff .

Cons :
Did not get  hot water in the morning.

Food quality is poor, Bed sheets are dirty with bad smell

The view is excellent as I had a mountain facing room from which I could watch the Deepam being lit.

Room have got all the best amenities with nice view.

Lovely staff, tasty food, beautiful location and amazing view of mountain.

The roof top yoga hall facing the mountain had so much of energy to meditate in.

Very nice hotel with friendly staff located in a quiet area with great view to the mountain and just a short walk to the ashram.

Located at a very peaceful location and with a fantastic mountain view, we booked the premium balcony view however we had got Queen room  apperantly an upgrade.. on the ground floor ..but actually we didn't like the room..  which was changed later..Overall staff had  a sense customer centricity.. and were courteous  and we did not take much time or hassle in settling down

Rooms were very spacious and was well appointed 

And the hotel has an amazing clear view of the holy mountain, Arunachala!

Spacious rooms along with great scenic views of the mountains, great managers and food.

Athena is a beautiful place to soak in the positive energy of Lord Shiva as the divine Arunachala mountain is right in front of you when you sit in your room  balcony.

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We stayed as apart of a group, the beds 🛏 are comfortable, bathrooms 🚽 basic (but you expect this for India) breakfast is good and there is WiFi.

He cooked breakfast, helped us book transportation for the next leg of our trip and lent us a scooter to explore around town.

The lady who cooks breakfast and dinner has an amazing hand and made me taste many different dishes from all over India.

The meals served three times a day were absolutely delicious.

she whips up amazing breakfast and lunch.

Breakfast was excellent  and wi-fi reception was good.

From making coffee and breakfast for you, to handling concierge services, from giving you a ride to the Ashram in his motor-bike to spending time with you to have a nice little chat, this guy has the presence for it all.

Heard Sathya cooks delicious food himself

You can order breakfast and other meals in advance and billed a la carte.

I am welcomed into the dining room where I am offered so many breakfast choices and settle into a lovely bowl of fresh fruit salad and chai tea.

The guest house is located to give a superb view of ' Arunagiri Swamy'
You have to order breakfast and dinner before hand.

Breakfast was excellent – cheese omelette, proper bread, freshly squeezed orange juice and a mixed fruit salad.

The staff prepared delicious meals, with Sathya making culinary contributions from time to time.

The food prepared daily by Tillica was delicious and spiced with the western traveler in mind.

The Sunshine Guest House is near these landmarks: Sri Ramana Ashram, Girivalam, Arunachaleswarar Temple, Arunachaleshwara Temple, Arunachala Mountain, Sri Seshadri Swamigal Ashram, Virupaksha Cave, Parvathamalai Mountain, Annamalaiyar Temple View Point, Thirukoilur-Sri Raghothama Theertha Brindavana Uttharadi Mutt, Nirudhi lingam, Varuna Lingam, Sathanur Reservoir, Mystical India, Sri Ramanasramam, Veeratteswarar Temple, Apsara - The Swimming Pool, Sattanur Dam, Arunachala Handicrafts, Gnanananda Thapovanam, Arunachala Photography & Tours, Mkg Film Palace, Shanthiamalai Handicrafts, Vijaya Mall, Atma Vidya mandir, Atma Vidya mandir, Thiruvanajozhi Temple and Pillur Dam

I loved the rooftop deck and it would be great if they offered movies at night and yoga classes during the day.

I accept the facilities told by other customers like books in the room, RO water for each room , hill view from GH, serene calm location etc.

There were some books in the room which we could read.

We have booked a room for two nights on 29-31st March 2013 on 30th October 2012 ie 6months back.

One tip would be to get the room name in the reservation to confirm that you have the room as they do not have numbers (Ganesha, Lakshmi, etc. ).

The garden looked lush and dis not show any sign of the just past severe summer.

I will show you your room and you just get some rest".

Nor did we receive any communication on the original booking status!!!

However, my only real complaint about the place is that there are always dirty ashtrays on the front steps, because some of the staff members smoke and that's where they do it. I do wish they would at least empty and wash the ashtrays a few times a day (hint, hint.)

With garlands of integrity placed around our necks we retraced our steps back to the car and off for a wholesome breakfast of tea and masala dosas. Yum!

They helped us with the temple darshan and also guided us on the walk around the massive mountain.

She gave me the city route map and helped me to start the Girivalam from which temple.

A special VIP tour of Arunachala Temple before you go?

He is a very entertaining and informative tour guide, who brought special meaning to the places we visited.

There is a beautiful huge lake right behind the guest house where you can enjoy the sunrise and sunset every day amid the lush green farming field.

The downstairs garden area is shaded by trees, and there's an awesome view of Arunachala from the roof.

Shanti, clean, wonderful view of Arunachala and the lake, shrine, yoga hall, nature, full equipped shared kitchen.

Spacy, clean rooms and had nice morning views of sunrise and hills  from veranda.

The best part is there a clear view of Arunachala and it’s close to the Ramana Ashram.

Great view of Arunachala from the balconies.

With the best view of Arunachala and a lake,beautiful garden, comfortable room and lovely people that are always with a smile.

The guest house is situated in a very serene location away from the pollution and noise and overlooking the Arunachala Hill.

One can sit and have a view of the surrounding landscape.

It is nice environment, room is spacious and well decorated, with each room a rocking chair, view of the mountain.

It is a beautiful setting, surrounded with greenery and has views of the mountain in some rooms and from the upper level yoga and satsang room; it felt like a sanctuary to me, where I could easily practice yoga, meditation and listen to the talks that were regularly happening.

Satsang hall had the best views of Arunachala and great energy, the rooms are clean and tidy and the staff was very helpful and friendly.

Also the view to Arunachala is breathtaking.

And a great view of the mountain Arunachala.

The view of the Sacred mountain Arunachala is breathtaking.

The place is decorated with refined taste ,the garden is  green and lush ,each room as an a/c and a fan .it is quiet and peaceful with excellent view of Arunachala especially from the second floor and roof top hall.there are bikes or scooters available to use by the guest which makes it very easy to move about without the hassle of having to rent elsewhere.the owner Satya is a very friendly generous and very giving individual .embodying the true heart of mother India.he also runs a orphanage for girls which is supported by the income from the guest house .by staying there you will be also supporting the orphanage .have a wonderful and a spiritually enriching experience .

It has a beautiful view of Arunachala and we couldn't have asked for a better place.

but still close to the city.. and has the most beautiful Arunachala view from the rooftop meditation hall. enjoy!!

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So called Complimentary break fast has Utappam, Idli, vada, pongal (bread toast over only for select few.

Receptionist was so amicable, breakfast combo provided was also tasty.

The best part is that this hotel is located very close to the temple, and is surrounded by numerous shops, breakfast joints, tea shops, bakery and fruit shops.

The rooms were decent and well maintained, centralized ac room with a 32-inch television and a set top box and when it comes to tariff, it starts from Rs 1500 plus tax that includes service tax and commercial tax, complimentary breakfast included in the tariff and served between 8 to 10 AM.

although breakfast was served, we opted for a vegetarian hotel.

They packed us an excellent breakfast (complimentary).

Rooms were good and temple is nearby.. We had good complimentary breakfast.

Hotel offered us vegetarian buffet breakfast,

The hotel can provide one water bottle as compliment besides the morning breakfast.

Room service is good,  Food (Veg & Egg) quality is good.

The check in was easy and service at the restaurant for breakfast was alright, the quality of food should be improved.

The Hotel Nala Residency is near these landmarks: Girivalam, Arunachaleswarar Temple, Sri Ramana Ashram, Arunachaleshwara Temple, Arunachala Mountain, Virupaksha Cave, Sri Seshadri Swamigal Ashram, Parvathamalai Mountain, Annamalaiyar Temple View Point, Thirukoilur-Sri Raghothama Theertha Brindavana Uttharadi Mutt, Nirudhi lingam, Varuna Lingam, Sathanur Reservoir, Sri Ramanasramam, Mystical India, Veeratteswarar Temple, Apsara - The Swimming Pool, Sattanur Dam, Arunachala Handicrafts, Gnanananda Thapovanam, Arunachala Photography & Tours, Mkg Film Palace, Shanthiamalai Handicrafts, Vijaya Mall, Atma Vidya mandir, Atma Vidya mandir, Thiruvanajozhi Temple and Pillur Dam

Good point is the very gentle staff, and a clean place, too.

Some points which will make you stay in this hotel -
* Some people in staff are so concerned with your problem & will try everything possible to solve it.

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