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Reviews of Barnabas Homestay

76 Q, First Cross Arulanada Nagar, 613007 Thanjāvūr, India

#43 of 50 hotels in Thanjāvūr

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Review Score

Based on 76 hotel reviews

6.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    6.5

  • Comfort

    6.3

  • Location

    7.3

  • Facilities

    6.3

  • Staff

    6.9

  • Value for money

    6.7

  • Free Wifi

    7.5

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  • Reviewed: August 19, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room was advertised as having 3 besa and 3 futons, but they initially offered us just a room with 2 beds and when we showed them the booking, they opened another room inside the room which was locked, but they were initially reluctant to open for us. There were no futons. Regardless, since we were one couple and two individuals, we accepted the room. Then there were no towels and soap, when we asked, they gave us 2 towels and two pieces of soap. Upon insisting, they gave us two more towels which were clean but ragged. Since we were just staying for one night, we made do with whatever they gave us. Overall not a bad place to stay, but they should provide what they advertise and we shouldn't have to have to ask for everything.

    Comfortable and fairly clean place.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: January 24, 2024

    5.0
    Fair
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bathroom was looking old, and not ventilated so the floor didn't dry. The hotel (it's not a homestay) is located a nasty half hour walk to the big temple (or 100 rupee auto ride). Tanjore is not easy to walk around. When i arrived at 8pm, the night caretaker refused to show me the room, shouting in Tamil at me, until i started walking away. After that he acted really angrily, tried to insist i pay fully in advance, wouldn't show me the wifi code until i started asking other guests: all with lots of shouting. Not really hostile but weird anti customer vibe. He seemed to realise he'd gone over the top, as he was mellower the following days. The cleaners couldn't give me one of the threadbare towels because they had to ask the manager. Basically, unless you deal with the daytime manager - who was ok - be prepared for old fashioned 1980s Indian customer service style. The main problem was that my room was only separated from reception by a window with a thin piece of wood covering it. So reception business was being conducted one metre from my pillow. And the night guy talked really loudly and played videos on his phone in reception, at full volume, so no privacy and not peaceful until about 11pm, at which time he sets up his bed, one metre outside my bedroom door. The upstairs rooms looked much nicer. But there isn't much choice in Thanjavur, and I'm nostalgic for the 1980s, so I'd probably stay there again but avoid the front downstairs room or try to negotiate a noise discount.

    Fairly clean, standard, fairly modern room with air conditioner and fan and comfortable bed and, that rare thing, a comfortable pillow. No room for a chair. Tiny window so hardly any natural light.There is a basic indoor common area, and limited access to a roof but no tea or cooking facilities Wifi was OK. Theres a few little shops and restaurants 5 minutes away.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: December 31, 2023

    6.0
    Book only if you don't have any other choice
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No lift, staff worst behaviour, not provided drinking water, hidden charges, one of the attached bathrooms which we got is not sufficient for bath.

    Nothing good except hot water

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: October 29, 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Cleanliness can be improved Service could be better

    Access to city

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: September 13, 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Too many mosquitoes

    Although the staff can't speak English, they were very kind.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 12, 2023

    5.0
    Fair
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Good

    Located good

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: March 31, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Room was very clean and security was very friendly. Closer to bus stop

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: March 13, 2023

    7.0
    Overall, felt like home stay:)
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Please consider painting outer side of the building.

    I liked the Mattresses. It was were good, comfort and clean.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: January 2, 2023

    5.0
    okay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    room not clean. Hot water issue

    location

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: December 29, 2022

    7.0
    Good for a night stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room size

    Staff behaviour

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: August 31, 2025

    1.0
    Very Poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    1) no proper staff 2) Lot of mosquito 3) lizards 4) 10 inch snacks kind of insect found in bathroom early morning 5) No towles 6) No toileters 7) no water in taps at 6:00 a.m.

    Nothing

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 26, 2025

    2.0
    Out from city rush, calm and residential area. but the owners need to rework on the premises
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    No Comments

    You smell dust inside the rooms, sheets was not properly washed had stains, bed bugs, and the staffs were okay & polite but i am sorry to say few of them were having infectious skin dieses.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: August 25, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very good

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: June 28, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Aircon cooling

    Inside the city and silent area. Comfortable for a family.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: May 1, 2025

    1.0
    Very Poor
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No response

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: January 22, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room was neat and comfortable by walking the road.maintenance is good.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 31, 2024

    1.0
    Not recommendable to stay
    • Group
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not approriate for the family stay , too dirty washrooms

    Very small rooms , one could hardly move inside the room

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 23, 2024

    3.0
    Poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Cleanliness

    Location wise OK

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: November 26, 2024

    10
    Comfortable stay and neat
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Property is clean and neatly maintained, we booked a family room with 5 adults to stay, staff were so friendly and kind, The rooms are air conditioned but only one bathroom is there in our room so it made us delayed to get ready , other than that it was good, I would recommend 👍🏻

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: July 27, 2024

    1.0
    Simply ass
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Worst really even booked they denied for entry don’t book ass

    Worst people

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: June 29, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No of rooms for our trip.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: April 15, 2024

    9.0
    For Family best place
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Ac was not perfect

    It was good and natureable for staying enjoyable place

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: January 21, 2024

    8.0
    Calm and Peaceful Stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room space was less when compared to the photo.

    The bathroom and rooms were clean. There were mosquitoes but I can't complain because I come from Kochi and moreover I could sleep peacefully. The apartment is located in a calm and peaceful area which I liked a lot.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 18, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Clean rooms and surrounding area,with polite staff.

    Stayed in December 2023

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