Dune Eco village and Spa

Hotels
7.2
/10
Pleasant
32 reviews

What Guests Say About Their Stay

Shruti

10.0
/ 10
Stayed there for 3 nights and 4 days and the place was fantastic! The concept of the resort is fresh and is unlike any other place you will come across in India. A beautiful place, exciting in terms of accommodation and amenities and kudos to the warm and courteous staff, especially Mr. Umapathy. The highlight of the trip for me was the beach! Silvery sands, pristine waters and lush green foliage lining the resort, with just about 1 or 2 other people on the beach with you. What more could you ask for?

Raji

10.0
/ 10
We booked ECO room , good experience. Typical village stay essence. Good food. Awesome service in SPA. Cool pool for relax. Good place for chill out with Family.

Megan

10.0
/ 10
Without a doubt the most beautiful place we stayed during our trip to India. The help we received from the hotel staff, especially Umapathy, was priceless. He really knows how to make an incredible experience even better for guests. The food at the restaurant was fantastic and it's farm to table. We stayed in Granite 2 and it was gorgeous. Would love to be able to come back and stay in another theme.
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Pudhukuppam, Keelputhupet, (via Pondicherry University), Villupuram, Tamil Nādu, India, 605014

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24-Hour Front Desk
WiFi
Dune Eco village and Spa is located in area / city Villupuram. 24-hours front desk is available to serve you, from check-in to check-out, or any assistance you need. Should you desire more, do not hesitate to ask the front desk, we are always ready to accommodate you.
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General


By the ocean

Location


When you stay at Dune Eco village and Spa in Marakkanam, you'll be by the ocean and 14 minutes by car from Auro Beach. This beach hotel is 7.3 mi (11.8 km) from Serenity Beach and 8 mi (12.9 km) from Sri Varadaraja Perumal Temple.

Attractions


Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Auro Beach - 8.2 km / 5.1 mi
Serenity Beach - 11.8 km / 7.3 mi
Sri Varadaraja Perumal Temple - 12.9 km / 8 mi
Maze - 14.9 km / 9.3 mi
Sri Aurobindo Ashram - 15.3 km / 9.5 mi
Kanniga Parameswari Temple - 15.4 km / 9.5 mi
Arulmigu Manakula Vinayagar Temple - 15.4 km / 9.5 mi
French Institute - 15.4 km / 9.6 mi
Raj Niwas - 15.6 km / 9.7 mi
Ananda Ranga Pillai House - 15.6 km / 9.7 mi
Government Place - 15.7 km / 9.7 mi
Aayi Mandapam - 15.7 km / 9.8 mi
Church of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception - 15.7 km / 9.8 mi
Pondicherry Museum - 15.8 km / 9.8 mi
Rock Beach View Point - 15.8 km / 9.8 mi

The nearest airports are:
Pondicherry (PNY) - 15.4 km / 9.6 mi
Chennai International Airport (MAA) - 144.1 km / 89.5 mi

The preferred airport for Dune Eco village and Spa is Chennai International Airport (MAA).

Facilities


Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages and body treatments. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find an outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and tour/ticket assistance.

Business Facilities


Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.

Dining


Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers room service (during limited hours). Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar.

Rooms


Make yourself at home in one of the 48 guestrooms featuring minibars. Bathrooms feature bathtubs or showers, designer toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.

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Hotel Services

  • Laundry service
  • Express check-in
  • Newspaper in lobby
  • Wedding service
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter
  • 24-hour Receptionist

Things to Do

  • Spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Garden

General

  • Banquet
  • Smoking area
  • Parking

Food and Drinks

  • Poolside bar
  • Snack bar

Transportation

  • Airport transfer
  • Bicycle rental

Business Facilities

  • Meeting rooms
  • Business facilities

Family-friendly Facilities

  • Children pool

Connectivity

  • Free WiFi

Public Facilities

  • Coffee shop

Accommodation Policy & General Information in Dune Eco village and Spa

Check-in/Check-out Time

Check-in:
From 14:00
Check-out:
Before 11:00

General Check-in Instructions

  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
  • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
  • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
  • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
, Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools. To register at this property, guests who are Indian citizens must provide a valid photo identity card issued by the Government of India; travelers who are not citizens of India must present a valid passport and visa.

Pets

Service Animals Not Allowed
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Popular Facilities
Restaurant, Swimming Pool, 24-Hour Front Desk, WiFi
Check-In / Check-Out Time
From 14:00 - to 11:00
Available rooms at Dune Eco village and Spa
48
Another facilities in Dune Eco village and Spa
Laundry service, Express check-in, Newspaper in lobby, Wedding service, Luggage storage

Frequently asked question in Dune Eco village and Spa

What are available facilities at Dune Eco village and Spa?
There are top facilites at Dune Eco village and Spa such as Restaurant, Swimming Pool, 24-Hour Front Desk, WiFi. (some may require extra charges)
What is normal check-in & check-out time at Dune Eco village and Spa?
The standard check-in time at Dune Eco village and Spa is starting from From 14:00 while the latest check-out time is at Before 11:00
What is the star rating of Dune Eco village and Spa?
Dune Eco village and Spa is a 3.5-star hotel.
How many rooms are available at Dune Eco village and Spa?
Dune Eco village and Spa has 48 rooms in total.
Does Dune Eco village and Spa provide parking?
Yes, Dune Eco village and Spa provides parking. Please confirm details directly with the hotel.
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7.2
Pleasant
From 32 reviews
Cleanliness

7.6

Room Comfort

7.4

Location

9.2

Service and Facilites

7.4

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Jean-marc
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8.0
/10
Reviewed 338 week(s) ago

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Good stay. Interesting concept. Problem with music very early the morning and shower too hot or too cold. Very nice beach.
Mary
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Leisure
2.0
/10
Reviewed 365 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The hotel had its older days of glory. I requested in advance to be picked up at the airport, no one replied. They DON’T TAKE FOREIGN CREDIT CARDS, and wasn't warned prior to my trip, which lead to a 3 hour ordeal trying to check out - manager decides to go out to lunch although I am trying to sort things out. They offer daily yoga and meditation, yet I got none because the instructor wasn’t feeling well, and never got a substitute, never canceled in advance they just let you show up at 7am to an empty yoga studio. Tried the gym instead, had to clean myself because all equipment is out of place and very dirty, weight plates on the machine are so rusty that it should be out of order. Power outages are very frequent. Food was always good, they have a good selection of international and Indian cuisine, plus hipo toxic and low carb food that make for tasty options when detoxing. Restaurant staff were always flawless in their service, except for the last day when a waiter laugh at me on my face. When asked what is included in the 3 day beauty package (worth like 300USD) the answer was: -it’s like some massages and some juices”, Quite disappointing, and Im leaving petty details out of the review
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Venkat
6.0
/10
Reviewed 417 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

We stayed here for 3 days from 17th June at Bamboo House. Few of the amenities were not working. Booked the hotel through Expedia. Need more info. reg. the rooms. Staff and housekeeping were good. Food was okay. The property is big and they had bicycles for moving inside the property. The bicycles were not in good condition. The swimming pool, kids playing area, were far from the room. Swimming pool is small. The amenities in kids playing area were in not good condition. It becomes very hot between 11.00am to 4.30pm. You cannot stay inside the room. They need to put coolers inside the rooms which are not having ac's.
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Rajeshkumar
2.0
/10
Reviewed 422 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Very bad experience... hotel staffs are behaving like a gundaas
Saravana
6.0
/10
Reviewed 445 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Food was good. Stay was k. Location is the best. Private beach not so clean but you have lot of personal space. Staffs were courteous but needs a lot of improvement not up to the standard. Just an instance one of the guys who guided us to the room was having chinikani in his mouth and looked soo drunk, something you really don't want to see. Restaurant staffs were pretty better and maintained the etiquette. I would suggest others to go the hotel may be 50 50. Not sure it's was not too good or too worse an OK hotel. Defenitly pricing is too high for the rooms can bring down at least 20% i think that's worth it.
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Chetan
4.0
/10
Reviewed 489 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

This hotel used to be quite good about 10 years ago. Now it's simply not worth the price. Service is extremely slow and laid back, plus they are severely understaffed. The quality of the staff are also nothing to write home about. Rooms are also not too clean and the sofas are downright dirty. The couches in the dining area are filthy. No Wi-Fi, no cable TV. Any food left outside your room in the sit out area will get eaten by dogs that are roaming the property. This place is in need of a serious makeover.
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Rahul
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4.0
/10
Reviewed 495 week(s) ago

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Cheapest room is very basic with see through walls - changed room to the next premium option
Nisha
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Family
8.0
/10
Reviewed 507 week(s) ago

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We had a great time at Dune- the staff was attentive and polite. The property's access to the beach is just right and the private beach is well maintained. I have one complaint which is that it is not very senior citizen friendly. The property is huge which can be very difficult for a senior citizen or differently-abled person to get around- Dune needs to work on it's accessibility to a great extent. Even getting out the property is done with the help of a buggy or local conveyance (as they do not allow cars within the premises) but getting into the buggy was a huge hassle for senior citizens as it is very high. Dune is great in every other way except their attention to making the property easier on old folks and the differently-abled which is a huge area of improvement for them.
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Family
4.0
/10
Reviewed 522 week(s) ago

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The place is outdated and not very well maintained. The staff are very laid back and service is slow. Food is not good. I had stayed here when the hotel opened newly and i did like the place. I would never stay again or would recommend to anyone.
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8.0
/10
Reviewed 536 week(s) ago

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I had accidently booked for a month later and they made no problem about accommodating us. The fresh unpolluted air by the sea was so wonderful after spending much time in India.The garden was so lovely and colourful.we had a very relaxing trip. The room was a bit disappointing. Food was lovely.
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with Partner
4.0
/10
Reviewed 544 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Had an overall lovely stay though the villa we stayed was really primitive and unfortunately there was a festival during the days we were there which meant that loud music was playing from the local temple from 4 am in the morning. It keept us sleepless!
Shruti
10.0
/10
Reviewed 556 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Stayed there for 3 nights and 4 days and the place was fantastic! The concept of the resort is fresh and is unlike any other place you will come across in India. A beautiful place, exciting in terms of accommodation and amenities and kudos to the warm and courteous staff, especially Mr. Umapathy. The highlight of the trip for me was the beach! Silvery sands, pristine waters and lush green foliage lining the resort, with just about 1 or 2 other people on the beach with you. What more could you ask for?
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Raji
10.0
/10
Reviewed 559 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

We booked ECO room , good experience. Typical village stay essence. Good food. Awesome service in SPA. Cool pool for relax. Good place for chill out with Family.
Verified traveler
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Family
6.0
/10
Reviewed 565 week(s) ago

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Hotel restaurant condition was very poor and cleanliness has to be improved. Also garden area should be better maintained
Ram_N
8.0
/10
Reviewed 576 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Excellent staff, superb location, easy access to beach, nice swimming pool, an array of playing options for kids and nice pet friendly areas around.
Verified traveler
6.0
/10
Reviewed 579 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Not worth for the money actually they are charging No proper entertainment No tv Food are very expensive like one snicker bar is 200 bugs
Megan
10.0
/10
Reviewed 602 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Without a doubt the most beautiful place we stayed during our trip to India. The help we received from the hotel staff, especially Umapathy, was priceless. He really knows how to make an incredible experience even better for guests. The food at the restaurant was fantastic and it's farm to table. We stayed in Granite 2 and it was gorgeous. Would love to be able to come back and stay in another theme.
Read More
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Family
8.0
/10
Reviewed 636 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Different experience by staying in different atmosphere.
Verified traveler
10.0
/10
Reviewed 641 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Very happy being here and spending a night with family, We have taken Flex House which is close proximity to Childrens play area, Swimming pool & Beach, our house had a small pond and a nice view. Kids have througly enjoyed the stay with bicycles to roam around in the Resort... There are many concept house. We will try a different house next time
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Stefano
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Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 709 week(s) ago

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What an awesome place! I came with two friends from work in nearby Chennai. It's a 3hr drive away. We wanted somewhere close to Pondicherry, but not another AC city Hotel. We had two houses, the Flower House and Baywatch 1. Both interesting properties. The Flower House through, was just incredible. It's a open sided house with a high fence perimeter, inside a massive four poster queen size bed (with Mosquito net) and seperate double bed. Open air shower, toilet and basins, covered by the roof. Amazing Garden. No TV, no car horns, no AC - perfect for getting away from Chennai for the weekend. Beach is good and very quiet, restaurants and spa are all good too. I can't recomend this place enough if you want a comfortable back to nature experiance. Each house has a bicycle for you to use to get around on. Loads of individual properties, spaced out over quite a big area. Pool is nice too. You have to try this place!
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7.2
Pleasant
From 32 reviews
Cleanliness

7.6

Room Comfort

7.4

Location

9.2

Service and Facilites

7.4

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Traveler Reviews Dune Eco village and Spa

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Top reviews
Jean-marc
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8.0
/10
Reviewed 338 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Good stay. Interesting concept. Problem with music very early the morning and shower too hot or too cold. Very nice beach.
Mary
icon-Leisure
Leisure
2.0
/10
Reviewed 365 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The hotel had its older days of glory. I requested in advance to be picked up at the airport, no one replied. They DON’T TAKE FOREIGN CREDIT CARDS, and wasn't warned prior to my trip, which lead to a 3 hour ordeal trying to check out - manager decides to go out to lunch although I am trying to sort things out. They offer daily yoga and meditation, yet I got none because the instructor wasn’t feeling well, and never got a substitute, never canceled in advance they just let you show up at 7am to an empty yoga studio. Tried the gym instead, had to clean myself because all equipment is out of place and very dirty, weight plates on the machine are so rusty that it should be out of order. Power outages are very frequent. Food was always good, they have a good selection of international and Indian cuisine, plus hipo toxic and low carb food that make for tasty options when detoxing. Restaurant staff were always flawless in their service, except for the last day when a waiter laugh at me on my face. When asked what is included in the 3 day beauty package (worth like 300USD) the answer was: -it’s like some massages and some juices”, Quite disappointing, and Im leaving petty details out of the review
Read More
Venkat
6.0
/10
Reviewed 417 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

We stayed here for 3 days from 17th June at Bamboo House. Few of the amenities were not working. Booked the hotel through Expedia. Need more info. reg. the rooms. Staff and housekeeping were good. Food was okay. The property is big and they had bicycles for moving inside the property. The bicycles were not in good condition. The swimming pool, kids playing area, were far from the room. Swimming pool is small. The amenities in kids playing area were in not good condition. It becomes very hot between 11.00am to 4.30pm. You cannot stay inside the room. They need to put coolers inside the rooms which are not having ac's.
Read More
Rajeshkumar
2.0
/10
Reviewed 422 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Very bad experience... hotel staffs are behaving like a gundaas
Saravana
6.0
/10
Reviewed 445 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Food was good. Stay was k. Location is the best. Private beach not so clean but you have lot of personal space. Staffs were courteous but needs a lot of improvement not up to the standard. Just an instance one of the guys who guided us to the room was having chinikani in his mouth and looked soo drunk, something you really don't want to see. Restaurant staffs were pretty better and maintained the etiquette. I would suggest others to go the hotel may be 50 50. Not sure it's was not too good or too worse an OK hotel. Defenitly pricing is too high for the rooms can bring down at least 20% i think that's worth it.
Read More
Chetan
4.0
/10
Reviewed 489 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

This hotel used to be quite good about 10 years ago. Now it's simply not worth the price. Service is extremely slow and laid back, plus they are severely understaffed. The quality of the staff are also nothing to write home about. Rooms are also not too clean and the sofas are downright dirty. The couches in the dining area are filthy. No Wi-Fi, no cable TV. Any food left outside your room in the sit out area will get eaten by dogs that are roaming the property. This place is in need of a serious makeover.
Read More
Rahul
icon-with Partner
with Partner
4.0
/10
Reviewed 495 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Cheapest room is very basic with see through walls - changed room to the next premium option
Nisha
icon-Family
Family
8.0
/10
Reviewed 507 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

We had a great time at Dune- the staff was attentive and polite. The property's access to the beach is just right and the private beach is well maintained. I have one complaint which is that it is not very senior citizen friendly. The property is huge which can be very difficult for a senior citizen or differently-abled person to get around- Dune needs to work on it's accessibility to a great extent. Even getting out the property is done with the help of a buggy or local conveyance (as they do not allow cars within the premises) but getting into the buggy was a huge hassle for senior citizens as it is very high. Dune is great in every other way except their attention to making the property easier on old folks and the differently-abled which is a huge area of improvement for them.
Read More
Verified traveler
icon-Family
Family
4.0
/10
Reviewed 522 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

The place is outdated and not very well maintained. The staff are very laid back and service is slow. Food is not good. I had stayed here when the hotel opened newly and i did like the place. I would never stay again or would recommend to anyone.
Verified traveler
icon-with Partner
with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 536 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

I had accidently booked for a month later and they made no problem about accommodating us. The fresh unpolluted air by the sea was so wonderful after spending much time in India.The garden was so lovely and colourful.we had a very relaxing trip. The room was a bit disappointing. Food was lovely.
Verified traveler
icon-with Partner
with Partner
4.0
/10
Reviewed 544 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Had an overall lovely stay though the villa we stayed was really primitive and unfortunately there was a festival during the days we were there which meant that loud music was playing from the local temple from 4 am in the morning. It keept us sleepless!
Shruti
10.0
/10
Reviewed 556 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Stayed there for 3 nights and 4 days and the place was fantastic! The concept of the resort is fresh and is unlike any other place you will come across in India. A beautiful place, exciting in terms of accommodation and amenities and kudos to the warm and courteous staff, especially Mr. Umapathy. The highlight of the trip for me was the beach! Silvery sands, pristine waters and lush green foliage lining the resort, with just about 1 or 2 other people on the beach with you. What more could you ask for?
Read More
Raji
10.0
/10
Reviewed 559 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

We booked ECO room , good experience. Typical village stay essence. Good food. Awesome service in SPA. Cool pool for relax. Good place for chill out with Family.
Verified traveler
icon-Family
Family
6.0
/10
Reviewed 565 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Hotel restaurant condition was very poor and cleanliness has to be improved. Also garden area should be better maintained
Ram_N
8.0
/10
Reviewed 576 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Excellent staff, superb location, easy access to beach, nice swimming pool, an array of playing options for kids and nice pet friendly areas around.
Verified traveler
6.0
/10
Reviewed 579 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Not worth for the money actually they are charging No proper entertainment No tv Food are very expensive like one snicker bar is 200 bugs
Megan
10.0
/10
Reviewed 602 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Without a doubt the most beautiful place we stayed during our trip to India. The help we received from the hotel staff, especially Umapathy, was priceless. He really knows how to make an incredible experience even better for guests. The food at the restaurant was fantastic and it's farm to table. We stayed in Granite 2 and it was gorgeous. Would love to be able to come back and stay in another theme.
Read More
Verified traveler
icon-Family
Family
8.0
/10
Reviewed 636 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Different experience by staying in different atmosphere.
Verified traveler
10.0
/10
Reviewed 641 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Very happy being here and spending a night with family, We have taken Flex House which is close proximity to Childrens play area, Swimming pool & Beach, our house had a small pond and a nice view. Kids have througly enjoyed the stay with bicycles to roam around in the Resort... There are many concept house. We will try a different house next time
Read More
Stefano
icon-Family
Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 709 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

What an awesome place! I came with two friends from work in nearby Chennai. It's a 3hr drive away. We wanted somewhere close to Pondicherry, but not another AC city Hotel. We had two houses, the Flower House and Baywatch 1. Both interesting properties. The Flower House through, was just incredible. It's a open sided house with a high fence perimeter, inside a massive four poster queen size bed (with Mosquito net) and seperate double bed. Open air shower, toilet and basins, covered by the roof. Amazing Garden. No TV, no car horns, no AC - perfect for getting away from Chennai for the weekend. Beach is good and very quiet, restaurants and spa are all good too. I can't recomend this place enough if you want a comfortable back to nature experiance. Each house has a bicycle for you to use to get around on. Loads of individual properties, spaced out over quite a big area. Pool is nice too. You have to try this place!
Read More
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