We have created a list with cool, unusual and unique hotels in Pondicherry, India. We have also included accommodation in villas, holiday homes, residences, inns, guest houses, boats, romantic hotels, apartments and historic buildings. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Ella Hofer & Maryna Kravets. Updated February 2024.
Boutique hotel.Highly elegant. Great location. Popular among couples. Offering an outdoor swimming pool, garden and terrace, LA VILLA is located 500 metres from Sri Aurobindo Ashram, 1 km from the popular Goubert Market and 1.5 km from Pondicherry Railway Station. Free WiFi access is available. The modern and elegant air-conditioned rooms here will provide you with a flat-screen cable TV, seating area and a minibar. There is also an electric kettle and DVD player. Featuring a shower, private bathrooms also come with a hairdryer and free Fragonard toiletries. You can enjoy a garden view from all the rooms. At LA VILLA you will find a 24-hour front desk and library. Other facilities offered include a tour desk, luggage storage and an ironing service. Car rental and currency exchange can be arranged. The property offers free parking. The Pondicherry Central Bus Station is 2 km away while the Chennai International Airport is 140 km.Show full description
I rate this as one of the most ELEGANT boutique hotels in Pondicherry. It is very popular among couples travelling to Pondicherry.
Boutique hotel.Charming. Great bar. Located 800 metres from TNSETC Bus Station and 2 km from Pondicherry Railway Station, Maison Perumal operates a 24-hour reception. Free Wi-Fi access is available throughout the property. The Serenity Beach is 6 km from the property. The Auroville City is 16 km while the Promenade Beach is 2 km. The Pondicherry Airport is 6 km while the Villupuram Railway Station is 40 km. The Chennai International Airport is 150 km. Air-conditioned rooms here will provide you with a cable TV and a seating area. Featuring a shower, private bathrooms also come with a hairdryer and free toiletries. At Maison Perumal you will find a library. Other facilities offered include luggage storage and an ironing service. A tour desk is available where guests can rent a car or exchange currencies. Guests can enjoy local cuisines from Perumal Restaurant while alcoholic beverages are served at the Perumal Bar. Room service is provided.Show full description
I really like this place... I think it is one of the most creative, cosy and historic boutique hotels in Pondicherry! It also has an amazing hotel bar. WOW!
Apartment.Elegant. Nice interior design. Mell Ville is a self-catering accommodation located within 1 km from the popular attractions like the Gandhi Beach, Aurobindo Ashram and the Ganesh Temple. Auroville is 6 km away. The air-conditioned apartment will provide you with a full kitchen including a refrigerator and an electric kettle. Featuring a shower, private bathroom also comes with free toiletries. At Mell Ville you will find a terrace. Other facilities like laundry facilities are offered. The property offers free parking. The Main Bus Station is 3 km, the Pondicherry Railway Station is 4 km and the Chennai International Airport is 165 km.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Relaxing atmosphere. Superb interior design. Kadal The Beach House has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Puducherry. Among the facilities at this property are a tour desk and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is allergy-free and is situated 500 metres from Serenity Beach. Some rooms are fitted with a kitchen with a fridge, a microwave and a toaster. At the hotel the rooms include bed linen and towels. Kadal The Beach House offers a barbecue. You can play squash at the accommodation. Auroville Beach is 1.7 km from Kadal The Beach House, while Sri Aurobindo Ashram is 4.4 km from the property. The nearest airport is Puducherry Airport, 5 km from the hotel.Show full description
I really like this place... I think it is one of the most well designed boutique hotels in Pondicherry. It also has beautiful surroundings!
Newly opened, April 2024. Set in Puducherry, less than 1 km from Auroville Beach, LE TOWNSHIP RESIDENCY offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Among the facilities at this property are room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is located 1.4 km from Serenity Beach. All guest rooms at the hotel come with a seating area and a flat-screen TV. With a private bathroom fitted with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at LE TOWNSHIP RESIDENCY also have a city view. At the accommodation all rooms include bed linen and towels. A vegetarian breakfast is available every morning at LE TOWNSHIP RESIDENCY. Sri Aurobindo Ashram is 6.4 km from the hotel, while Manakula Vinayagar Temple is 6.4 km from the property. The nearest airport is Puducherry Airport, 6 km from LE TOWNSHIP RESIDENCY.Show full description
Newly opened, March 2024. Conveniently situated in the White Town district of Puducherry, Villa Kouga is located 700 metres from Sri Aurobindo Ashram, 400 metres from Bharathi Park and 500 metres from Pondicherry Museum. The 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom and free WiFi. The property is 200 metres from the city centre and 300 metres from Promenade Beach. The rooms in the hotel are equipped with a kettle. Guest rooms include a safety deposit box. Villa Kouga can conveniently provide information at the reception to help guests to get around the area. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Manakula Vinayagar Temple, Pondicherry Railway Station and Botanical Garden. The nearest airport is Puducherry Airport, 5 km from Villa Kouga.Show full description
A tip: Explore by neighbourhood. You can find unique hotels within or near different neighbourhoods of Pondicherry here: White TownPondicherry BeachHeritage Town
Bed and Breakfast.Delightful property. Lovely interior design. Popular among women. Located in the centre of Puducherry, 300 metres from Promenade Beach, the historic Villa Helena provides accommodation with free WiFi and a garden. It is situated less than 1 km from Sri Aurobindo Ashram and offers private check-in and check-out. The accommodation features luggage storage space and a housekeeping service for guests. Accessible via private entrance, all units have air conditioning, soundproofing, desk and a private bathroom with a shower. A terrace with outdoor furniture and garden views is offered in every unit. At the bed and breakfast, every unit has bed linen and towels. At the bed and breakfast, the family-friendly restaurant is open for dinner and lunch and serves French cuisine. Popular points of interest near Villa Helena include Bharathi Park, Pondicherry Railway Station and Pondicherry Museum. The nearest airport is Puducherry, 5 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
I think this is the most beautiful, cool and stylish bed and breakfast in Pondicherry. WOW!
Bed and Breakfast.Lively. Great value. La Maison Radha home stay is located in Pondicherry. Free WiFi access is available and power backup is available. Other facilities offered at the property include art and cultural activities, a tour desk, luggage storage and laundry facilities. It is just 1.4 km from the Pondicherry Bus station. Each room here will provide you with a fan, air conditioning. Featuring a shower, private bathroom also comes with a hairdryer. Extras include a safety deposit box. At La Maison Radha home stay you will find a garden, a terrace and a shared kitchen. The bed and breakfast is 450 metres from Pondicherry Railway Station and 500 metres from Botanical Garden. Puducherry Airport is 6.2 km away. Puducherry Airport is 6.2 km away.Show full description
In my judgement this could be the most LIVELY bed and breakfast in Pondicherry. It also has great affordability.
Holiday Home. Set in Puducherry, 2.9 km from Promenade Beach and 2.3 km from Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Paavai's garden stay offers air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony and free WiFi. This recently renovated holiday home is located 2.4 km from Manakula Vinayagar Temple and 2.7 km from Pondicherry Museum. There is parking on-site and the property features an electric vehicle charging station. The spacious holiday home features a terrace, 2 bedrooms, a living room and a well-equipped kitchen with a fridge and kitchenware. Towels and bed linen are featured in the holiday home. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Guests can relax in the garden at the property. Bharathi Park is 2.9 km from the holiday home, while Botanical Garden is 3.2 km away. The nearest airport is Puducherry Airport, 2 km from Paavai's garden stay.Show full description
Villa.Newly opened, December 2023. Set in Puducherry, 2.9 km from Promenade Beach and 2.4 km from Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Vintage Luxury bunglow offers spacious air-conditioned accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi. This property offers access to a balcony and free private parking. Bharathi Park is 2.9 km from the villa and Botanical Garden is 3.1 km away. The 3-bedroom villa is fitted with 2 living rooms with a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a minibar and kitchenware, and 4 bathrooms with a hair dryer. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and soundproofing. For guests with children, the villa provides an indoor play area, outdoor play equipment and a baby safety gate. Manakula Vinayagar Temple is 2.5 km from Vintage Luxury bunglow, while Pondicherry Museum is 2.8 km away. The nearest airport is Puducherry Airport, 2 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Inn / Guest House.Newly opened, October 2023. Situated in Puducherry, 600 metres from Promenade Beach, Parambara - A Heritage Stay features air-conditioned accommodation and a terrace. The property is located 1.9 km from Pondicherry Railway Station, 2.2 km from Botanical Garden and 2.9 km from Port of Pondicherry. The property is allergy-free and is set 400 metres from Sri Aurobindo Ashram. At the inn, each room is fitted with a desk. With a private bathroom fitted with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at Parambara - A Heritage Stay also boast free WiFi. At the accommodation rooms come with bed linen and towels. Parambara - A Heritage Stay can conveniently provide information at the reception to help guests to get around the area. Popular points of interest near the inn include Manakula Vinayagar Temple, Pondicherry Museum and Bharathi Park. The nearest airport is Puducherry Airport, 4 km from Parambara - A Heritage Stay.Show full description
Holiday Home.Newly opened, December 2023. Sweet Spot, a property with a garden, is situated in Puducherry, 2.6 km from Promenade Beach, 2.8 km from Serenity Beach, as well as 2.5 km from Sri Aurobindo Ashram. The property is set 2.6 km from Manakula Vinayagar Temple, 2.9 km from Pondicherry Museum and 3.1 km from Bharathi Park. Port of Pondicherry is 5 km from the holiday home. Offering direct access to a balcony with quiet street views, the air-conditioned holiday home consists of 1 bedroom. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Pondicherry Railway Station is 4.1 km from the holiday home, while Botanical Garden is 4.2 km from the property. The nearest airport is Puducherry Airport, 3 km from Sweet Spot.Show full description
Villa.Newly opened, February 2024. Gokulam Villa First Floor features a terrace and is set in Puducherry, within just 1.4 km of Promenade Beach and 1.8 km of Sri Aurobindo Ashram. The property is close to several well-known attractions, 1.6 km from Pondicherry Museum, 1.7 km from Manakula Vinayagar Temple and 1.9 km from Port of Pondicherry. The air-conditioned villa consists of 2 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen and 2 bathrooms. A flat-screen TV is featured. Popular points of interest near the villa include Pondicherry Railway Station, Botanical Garden and Bharathi Park. The nearest airport is Puducherry Airport, 5 km from Gokulam Villa First Floor.Show full description
Holiday Home.Newly opened, December 2023. Lumina Home Stay is set in Puducherry, 1.7 km from Sri Aurobindo Ashram, 1.8 km from Manakula Vinayagar Temple, and 1.8 km from Pondicherry Museum. It is situated 1.9 km from Promenade Beach and offers a shared kitchen. Parking on-site is available and the holiday home also features bike hire for guests who want to explore the surrounding area. All units are air-conditioned and some of them have a seating area with a flat-screen TV, and a fully equipped kitchen with a dining area. Each unit includes a private bathroom with free toiletries, while some rooms include a terrace and others also boast city views. All units feature a safety deposit box. Bharathi Park is 2 km from the holiday home, while Pondicherry Railway Station is 3 km from the property. The nearest airport is Puducherry Airport, 3 km from Lumina Home Stay.Show full description
Situated in Puducherry, 8.1 km from Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Courtyard Castle features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking and a garden. This 3-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 7.5 km from Botanical Garden. At the hotel, rooms have a wardrobe. Rooms are complete with a private bathroom fitted with a shower and free toiletries, while some rooms at Courtyard Castle also boast a balcony. At the accommodation rooms are equipped with a desk and a flat-screen TV. Manakula Vinayagar Temple is 8.1 km from Courtyard Castle, while Pondicherry Railway Station is 8.2 km from the property. The nearest airport is Puducherry Airport, 2 km from the hotel.Show full description
Guest House.Newly opened, February 2024. Set in Puducherry in the Pondicherry region, with Promenade Beach and Sri Aurobindo Ashram nearby, VJ VILLA HOME STAY & Rooms offers accommodation with free private parking. The air-conditioned accommodation is 300 metres from Botanical Garden. Port of Pondicherry is 1.8 km away and Manakula Vinayagar Temple is 1.8 km from the guest house. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower, units at the guest house also have free WiFi, while some rooms also offer a balcony. Popular points of interest near the guest house include Pondicherry Railway Station, Bharathi Park and Pondicherry Museum. The nearest airport is Puducherry Airport, 5 km from VJ VILLA HOME STAY & Rooms.Show full description
Newly opened, April 2024. Situated in Puducherry, less than 1 km from Auroville Beach, Dreamy Residency features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Among the facilities at this property are room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is located 1.4 km from Serenity Beach. Sri Aurobindo Ashram is 6.3 km from the hotel, while Manakula Vinayagar Temple is 6.4 km from the property. The nearest airport is Puducherry Airport, 6 km from Dreamy Residency.Show full description
Holiday Home. Situated in Puducherry, 4.2 km from Pondicherry Museum and 4.4 km from Bharathi Park, Smith Guest House offers air conditioning. With free private parking, the property is 3.9 km from Sri Aurobindo Ashram and 3.9 km from Manakula Vinayagar Temple. Port of Pondicherry is 7.6 km from the holiday home. The spacious holiday home has a balcony, 5 bedrooms, a living room and a well-equipped kitchen. The property offers garden views. Botanical Garden is 5.1 km from the holiday home, while Pondicherry Railway Station is 5.4 km from the property. The nearest airport is Puducherry Airport, a few steps from Smith Guest House.Show full description
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