Shivavilas Palace aims at providing a uniqueand lavish experience for every guest that captures the royalty of the palace and essence of Hampi’s heritage. Our team ensures a warm welcome, kind hospitality and impeccable service,thus, making your stay a memorable one.
A welcome Indian ritual is provided during the entry of the palace with a proper Aarti thali.
At Shiva Vilas you will experience a royal heritage walk across the whole palace.
Resembling the symbol of aristocracy, the private collection of vintage wheels adds charm to the palace.
With a distinctive collection of armour, weapons, artefacts and a grand silver-plated central throne flanked by taxidermied tigers, Darbar Hall is reminiscent of the imperial era.
Shiva Vilas could be an unwinding place for those who love nature and birds. Watching birds bathe and chirp can be the most satisfying activity during your stay.
The alluring original full-size John Roberts & Co billiards and snooker table are assembled in the middle of the Jungle Bar and Billiards room.
For all your pool parties with a group of family, friends, or coworkers. Shiva Vilas provides a perfect pool surrounded by greens.
A luxurious gym on vacation is always a cherry on the cake.
Amidst the tranquillity and small thicket of green lie the Spa of Shivavilas Palace. Infused with peacefulness, the spa offers Ayurvedic massages for the full body, head, arms, legs and feet that can be booked in advance.
A calm and fresh breathing place is what Shiva Vilas provides for your yoga and meditation sessions.
A palace full of interesting books with stories of India and its heritage you can enjoy in our library.
There is a lot of cycling space near Shiva Vilas to ride and explore the area of Hampi.
Barbeque Lawns - From the sprawling palace lawns to the breathtaking wedding venues and sophisticated conference spaces, Shivavilas Palace is equipped to offer you a place to relax and chill under the sun.
Experience your favorite Barbeque meal as we tailor the food to your taste, our commitment to safety & sanitization remains unwavering Come and enjoy our delicious Barbecued food at our Barbeque restaurant.
The exclusive kids' activity centre is replete with games like chess, carom, table tennis and more. Fun movie nights are also organized by Shiv Vilas for your children.
The resort's on-site dry cleaning service and laundry service help you keep your favourite travel outfits clean so you can pack less. In-room conveniences for all these things are provided by Shiva Vilas.
Car parking is always covered and free, so you can stay in touch and come and go as you please, and your vehicle will remain safe and in the palace under your eye.
You can always call in case of minor emergencies or book an appointment whenever you need from your room or anywhere at the palace.
Centre of the palace is the most astounding part as the central courtyard oozes splendour. A bronze statue of a lady with a lamp and parrot sitting quietly on her shoulder with a snake winding in her hair is the distinctiveness of the craft. Personally handcrafted and gifted by the King of Pudukkottai in Tamil Nadu to the Maharaja, this magnificent piece of art is surrounded by a small flower shaped pool.
With distinctive collection of armour, weapons, artefacts and a grand silver-plated central throne flanked by taxidermied tigers, Darbar Hall is reminiscent of the imperial era. The grand entrance to the hall from the outer veranda transforms you back to the era the King used to greet his patrons in this quarter.
Mornings at the palace start with the royal musicians’ call for prayers at the temples of Lord Subramanya and Malahari Marthanda. At the entrance of the palace lie temples of Lord Subramanya and Malahari Marthanda with the ancient idols of Shivaji, Parvati, Shiva and Hubli Baba. The priest starts the longstanding tradition of daily invocation and every November, Karthik Poornima lights up the palace with its celebrations.
Resembling the symbol of aristocracy, the private collection of vintage wheels adds charm to the palace. From the gleaming Mercedes Benz S 230 (1965-66) to 1943 Ford GPW Jeep, 1961 Willys Station Wagon and the 1932 Dodge Brothers with ‘Sandur 1’, this is one of the most intriguing corners of the palace.
The spectacularly organized walled shelves of the palace library are packed with books from history, classics in English, law and nature. The central reading table has travel themed books and magazines. Besides, find the books authored by M.Y Ghorpade and many other books, including ‘Divine Glory’, ‘A Profile in Courage’ and ‘Development Ethos and Experience’ that give you further insights about Shivavilas Palace.
The alluring original full size John Roberts & Co billiards and snooker table are assembled in the middle of the Jungle Bar and Billiards room. The hotel is yet to receive its liquor license, but refreshments and soft drinks are served here. The Maharaja’s glory is framed with hunted game and curios and posters adorn the walls. The ambience of this bar reflects the name itself with taxidermied fox, wild boar, buffaloes and a full sized black bear reminding the yesteryears of the royal family.
Amidst the tranquility and small thicket of green lies the Spa of Shivavilas Palace. Infused with peacefulness, the spa offers Ayurvedic massages for full body, head, arms, legs and feet that can be booked in advance. Each treatment in the spa indulges with traditional Ayurvedic philosophy and techniques along with indigenous ingredients to provide the finest treatment experience. Our skilled masseurs ensure refreshment and rejuvenation. Though the trained masseurs arrive from Sandur town, thus, it is recommended to book your appointment in advance to make prearrangement.
