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Defence Stay in Chennai

Chennai is home to the Officers Training Academy and a range of tri-services training establishments, making it a common stop for defence families and trainees. A Sainik Rest House is listed below, co-located with Tamil Nadu's Directorate of Ex-Servicemen's Welfare — eligibility, tariff and documentation for this listing aren't stated in the source record, so confirm directly with the booking office before you travel.

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Facilities in Chennai

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Location

Where this facility sits

The Sainik Rest House is at 22, Raja Muthiah Salai in George Town — Chennai's historic commercial core near the harbour, and home to Tamil Nadu's Directorate of Ex-Servicemen's Welfare. It's within easy reach of Chennai Central and Chennai Beach, the city's two main railway terminals.

What's on offer

Facility details

Room categories, amenities and tariff for this listing are not stated in the source record. Sainik Rest Houses are typically basic-to-modest accommodation intended for ex-servicemen, veterans and their families travelling on personal or official business — call ahead to confirm what's currently available.

Exact rooms, tariffs and availability should be confirmed directly with the booking office before you travel.

Getting there

Road, rail & metro

  • Rail: Chennai Central and Chennai Beach railway stations are both a short ride from George Town — Chennai Central is the city's main long-distance terminal.
  • Air: Chennai International Airport is directly connected by Chennai Metro's Blue Line — roughly 45–50 minutes from Chennai Central metro station.
  • Metro: Chennai Central metro station (Blue Line) is co-located with the railway station, a short distance from Raja Muthiah Salai.
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Transport details drawn from Chennai Metro Rail public station data — confirm current routes and timings before travelling. Facility listing above is administrator-approved — see the card for its own details.

Frequently asked

Quick answers

Who can stay at the Sainik Rest House in Chennai?

Eligibility isn't stated in the source record for this listing. It is co-located with the state's Directorate of Ex-Servicemen's Welfare, so it is generally intended for ex-servicemen, veterans and their dependants — confirm your specific eligibility category with the booking office before planning your stay.

What are the room tariffs?

Tariff information isn't stated in the source record. Call the listed number to confirm current room rates before booking.

How do I book a room?

Contact the booking office directly by phone to confirm eligibility, tariff, required documents and stay arrangements — this listing does not take online or walk-in bookings through this site.

Is this an official government booking site?

No. This is an independent directory of administrator-approved public facility information. All bookings happen directly with the facility's own booking office, not through this site.

Source & accuracy

This facility record was imported from a public directory of Sainik Rest Houses; several fields (eligibility, tariff, amenities, hours) were not stated in the source document and are marked accordingly rather than guessed. Contact and address details are administrator-approved for public listing. Transport information is drawn from Chennai Metro Rail public station data. Always confirm current details with the booking office before travelling.

Last verified: 9 Aug 2026 Our sources Report an error

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