Vivanta Guwahati is a 150-room 5-star Taj-group hotel at Khanapara with three restaurants, a pool, Jiva Spa and five acres of gardens. Rooms and booking.
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Vivanta Guwahati is a 5-star Vivanta (IHCL/Taj) hotel at Khanapara, Guwahati, with 150 rooms, three restaurants, an outdoor pool, Jiva Spa and five acres of gardens, about 31 km from Guwahati airport.
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Vivanta Guwahati is a five-star hotel from IHCL, the Taj group's company, located in the Khanapara area on the south-eastern side of Guwahati. Opened in 2016, it was among the first international-standard Taj-group properties in the North-East. The hotel has 150 rooms and suites set within roughly five acres of landscaped courtyard gardens and lawns, and its design draws on Assamese architectural traditions, including a pavilion building that references the Kamakhya temple.
The garden setting and event lawns give Vivanta a resort-like feel within the city, and it is a popular choice for weddings and social events as well as corporate stays. Compared with a conventional city tower, the low-rise layout around courtyards makes the property feel calmer and more spacious, which is part of why it has become an established address for celebrations in the region.
The hotel is at Khanapara on Mahapurush Srimanta Sankardeva Road, close to the Assam–Meghalaya boundary. It sits about 31 km from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, which is on the far western side of the city, so the airport transfer can take around an hour depending on traffic — worth planning for when booking early flights. Guwahati Railway Station is about 9 km away. Khanapara is the natural starting point for the road journey up to Shillong in Meghalaya, which makes the hotel convenient for travellers heading into the hills. The location is also handy for the Khanapara veterinary and trade-fair grounds and the institutional belt on the city's southern edge, so it draws a steady flow of business and event guests alongside leisure travellers.
Rooms are arranged across the Vivanta categories — Superior Charm, Deluxe Delight and Premium Indulgence — rising to Suites. Each room is air-conditioned with a flat-screen television, tea and coffee facilities and contemporary furnishing with regional design touches. Many rooms overlook the central courtyard and gardens, which keeps the outlook green rather than onto the road. Suites add a separate living area for families or longer stays. The design language carries Assamese motifs through the public areas and rooms, giving the hotel a sense of place rather than the interchangeable look of many business hotels.
The hotel runs three dining venues. Seven is the all-day multi-cuisine restaurant for buffets and à la carte meals, with a spread that takes in Indian, Asian and continental dishes; Umami serves contemporary Asian dishes including Thai, Japanese and pan-Asian plates; and Octave is the bar and lounge for cocktails and lighter fare. Round-the-clock in-room dining is available, and the kitchens can accommodate the large-volume catering that weddings and conferences at the hotel require.
Facilities include an outdoor swimming pool, the Taj group's Jiva Spa with a sauna, and a fitness centre. The five acres of gardens and event lawns support a strong banquet and weddings business, with babysitting service, free Wi-Fi throughout and on-site parking rounding out the offering. The Jiva Spa draws on Indian wellness traditions for its treatment menu, and the landscaped lawns double as ceremony and reception spaces for large gatherings.
The Srimanta Sankardev Kalakshetra cultural complex, which showcases Assamese art, dance and heritage, is only about 3 km away and is a worthwhile half-day visit. The Assam State Zoo and Botanical Garden is around 5 km from the hotel. Further afield, the Kamakhya Temple and the Brahmaputra riverfront are on the other side of the city, and Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary — known for one of the densest one-horned rhino populations in the world — is roughly 40 km away and makes a feasible day safari. The hotel makes a sensible launch pad for trips to Shillong, Cherrapunji and Kaziranga, and the concierge can arrange cars and guides for these longer journeys.
Vivanta Guwahati suits Taj and IHCL loyalists, business travellers wanting a garden setting, couples and families planning weddings or events, and anyone using Guwahati as a base before heading to Meghalaya. Travellers prioritising the shortest airport transfer should note the Khanapara location is on the opposite side of the city from the airport, so the roughly one-hour run is the main trade-off against the calmer, greener setting.
| Room | What you get |
|---|---|
| Superior Charm Room | Entry room with contemporary Assamese-influenced decor, king or twin beds and garden or courtyard outlooks. |
| Deluxe Delight Room | Larger room with upgraded furnishing and seating, many overlooking the landscaped courtyard. |
| Premium Indulgence Room | Higher-category room with added comfort and views across the gardens. |
| Suite | Spacious suite with a separate living area, suited to families and extended stays. |
| Outlet | Cuisine / type |
|---|---|
| Seven | All-day multi-cuisine dining |
| Umami | Contemporary Asian |
| Octave | Bar and lounge |
| Landmark | Distance | Approx. on foot |
|---|---|---|
| Assam State Zoo & Botanical Garden | 5 km | short taxi/auto |
| Srimanta Sankardev Kalakshetra | 3 km | short taxi/auto |
| Kamakhya Temple | 14 km | short taxi/auto |
| Brahmaputra Riverfront | 11 km | short taxi/auto |
| Guwahati Railway Station | 9 km | short taxi/auto |
| Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary | 40 km | short taxi/auto |
Distances are straight-line estimates; walking times assume roughly 12 minutes per km. Confirm routes locally.
The hotel is about 31 km from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, which can take around an hour by road as the airport is on the far western side of the city.
The hotel opened in 2016 as one of the first Taj-group properties in the North-East.
Vivanta Guwahati has 150 rooms and suites set within about five acres of gardens.
There are three venues: Seven for all-day multi-cuisine dining, Umami for contemporary Asian, and Octave bar and lounge.
Yes. The Khanapara location is the usual starting point for the road journey to Shillong in Meghalaya.
Yes. There is an outdoor swimming pool, a Jiva Spa with sauna, and a fitness centre.