12 Hotels in Pondicherry Near the Beach for All Budgets:
Groovy Pondicherry, a union territory on the coast of Tamil Nadu in south India, is an enticing place to splurge on a hotel. If you have some cash to splash, you can stay at a beautiful beachfront resort. Alternatively, there are plenty of atmospheric small hotels and guesthouses in the historic French Quarter, which borders the Promenade. These popular hotels in Pondicherry are near the beach and cater to all budgets.
1. The Windflower Resort and Spa
If you're don't mind staying out of town, the luxury Windflower is located around 25 minutes drive from Pondicherry, between the tranquil backwaters and ocean at Little Veerampattinam village. It's perfect for those who are looking for a peaceful getaway. The resort has 51 rooms and villas. There's a swimming pool, and spa that offers fabulous rejuvenating massages and body treatments. Expect to pay around 7,000 rupees per night for a room. More »
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2. The Dune Eco Beach Hotel
The rustic Dune Eco Beach Hotel is one ofIndia's top eco-friendly hotels and an inspiring hotel for artists. Set on a sprawling 35 acres of land fronting the beach on the northern outskirts of Pondicherry, it offers lots of privacy. The concept is unique: 55 cottages, all with a different designs from various artists and architects around the world. Many have been decorated by the artists in residence. Free bicycles are provided to ride around the property. There's a swimming pool and organic garden. It's pet friendly as well. Rates start from around 6,000 rupees per night.More »
3. The Promenade
The Promenade is a luxurious boutique hotelthat's situated, as you'd expect from its name, right on Pondicherry Promenade opposite the statue of Gandhi. It's decorated in modern French style and has a fabulous rooftop restaurant with sea views over the Bay of Bengal. Excellent service, courteous staff and delicious food also make this place a winner! Expect to pay around 5,000 rupees per night upwards. More »
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4. Villa Bayoud Sea View Heritage Hotel
It's all about location, location at this characterful heritage villa. It has an enviable position on Rue Saint Martin adjoining Pondicherry Promenade, not far from Sri Aurobindo Ashram, with some airy sea facing rooms and a lovely garden courtyard. Unfortunately, it's not in the best condition though. The furniture is quite old and amenities are lacking. There's no restaurant on the premises but there are many excellent ones near the hotel, including 24 hour Le Cafe on the beach. Rates start from around 3,000 rupees per night. It's worth paying extra for a sea facing room. More »
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5. Palais de Mahe
Palais de Mahe is a gorgeous CGH Earth property on Rue de Bussy in the French Quarter. It's undoubtedly the best hotel in the area and guests say it's impossible to find fault with it. The hospitality is superb, as is the renovation which reflects the heritage grandeur of the property. There are high ceilings, deep verandahs, colonial style furniture, and brightly painted pillars. The courtyard features a plunge pool and there's an Ayurvedic massage center as well. The restaurant is very popular. Rates start from 9,000 rupees per night. More »
6. Villa Shanti
The tastefully renovated Villa Shanti has a deceptively demure facade. Located on Rue Suffren in the French Quarter, three streets from Pondicherry Promenade, inside it is contemporary and chic. This boutique hotel has 11 rooms and four suites (one with its own private garden), all built around an inner courtyard with plenty of natural light, and arguably the best restaurant in Pondicherry. Rooms are priced at around 6,500 rupees per night upwards. More »
7. L'Escale
L'Escale has to be the best value budget stay in the French Quarter. Located on Rue Dumas, just around the corner from Pondicherry Promenade, it has rooms starting from 1,700 rupees a night. It's worth paying a bit extra for an upper floor room though, to avoid people walking past your window. You'll get a balcony too. This boutique guesthouse is newly renovated and attractively decorated in French provincial style. The terrace has a view of the ocean and breakfast is served there in the mornings. All rooms are air conditioned and have very comfortable beds. They don't have TVs though, and there's no restaurant or room service. However, there are plenty of places to eat in the vicinity. More »
8. Dumas Guest House
Dumas Guest House, also located on Rue Dumas, is one of the most popular budget guesthouses in the French Quarter. It has seven rooms in an 18th century colonial mansion, with teak furniture, delightful private garden and the terrace. It has a relaxing, soothing energy. The rooms all have refrigerators and air conditioning. They're priced at 2,750 rupees per night. There are no TVs, restaurant or room service. More »
9. Les Hibiscus
Les Hibiscus is perhaps the most popular budget guesthouse in the French Quarter. It's conveniently located on Rue Suffren, close to the Promenade. The owner is very kind and attentive, rooms are spacious and clean (and yes, they have TVs), and the decor is a blend of old world colonial charm and Indian. The guesthouse has four rooms, each priced at 2,700 rupees per night, plus a cheaper room on the rooftop. A tasty European breakfast is served, but you'll need to eat lunch and dinner elsewhere as there's no restaurant or room service. More »
10. La Closerie
If you'd like to go a step up from budget guesthouses, you can stay a street from the Promenade at La Closerie on Rue Dumas. The owner has gone to a great extent with the stunning renovation and redesign of this old colonial mansion, hidden behind a bougainvillea tree. It's been turned into a boutique bed and breakfast with eight modern rooms (some have a mezzanine level with an extra bed), quality furnishings, interesting ornaments and art, and plunge pool with jacuzzi. Rooms are priced from 3,000-4,500 rupees per night, which is excellent value for money. More »
11. Hotel de L'Orient
Hotel de L'Orient is a renowned heritage property that dates back to the late 1760s, when Pondicherry was rebuilt. It's located on Rue Romain Rolland, two streets from Pondicherry Promenade, and used to be occupied by the Department of Education. The hotel has since been renovated to recreate an 18th century aura, complete with period furniture, photographs and paintings. The courtyard gourmet restaurant is a divine place to sit under the stars. The hotel has 14 rooms and two suites, all with air conditioning. Rates range from 4,000-8,000 rupees per night. More »
12. Gratitude, a Heritage Home
Also on Rue Romain Rolland, Gratitude is a secluded and quiet home away from home. Silence is golden there, and introspection and healing are encouraged. Hence, it's not child friendly. Guests can do yoga on terrace, get a massage from one of the masseuses, or read from the library. The house has been impeccably restored in period style. It has a communal breakfast table to encourage guests to meet each other. The only drawback is that hot water is only available for bucket baths and not showers. There are eight guest rooms, all different, and decorated with vintage furniture. Rates start from 4,000 rupees per night upwards for a double. Discounts are available for long term stays, and writers in residence. Writers in residence are provided with three meals a day, while other guests are only served breakfast. More »
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