Villa Shanti - Heritage Hotel for Foodies

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 8.5
Rated very good

Staff

9.5

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About this property

Located in the old French town along Suffren Street, Villa Shanti is just a 3-minute walk from the famous Promenade Beach. It operates a 24-hour front desk and provides free Wi-Fi access in the entire property. Fitted with wooden furnishings which include a wardrobe and seating area, spacious air-conditioned rooms are equipped with a personal safe, a satellite TV and mini-bar. Private bathrooms come with shower facilities. At Villa Shanti, guests can request for luggage storage, laundry and ironing services. The tour desk can assist with travel bookings, while airport transfer and shuttle services can be arranged at additional charge. Guests may also rent a car to explore the area, with the convenience of free parking nearby. The in-house restaurant serves Indian and Continental dishes, and offers outdoor dining at the patio. Local snacks, sandwiches and cocktails are served at the café bar. Villa Shanti is within 328 feet from the nearest Old Church, while the Pondicherry Airport is just a 15-minute drive away. The Alliance Francaise and Sunday Market are located a 10-minute walk away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Restaurant
  • Spa
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Terrace
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Property highlights

Located in the heart of Pondicherry, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.4

Breakfast Info

Continental, Breakfast to go

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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
or
2 twin beds
1 full bed
or
2 twin beds
1 full bed
2 twin beds
Bedroom
1 full bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Sohini
India India
“The hotel was located in the Whitetown very close to the Rock Beach. The Terrace suite was decorated with taste and spacious enough for the 3 of us. It was clean and the food was delicious. Service with a smile - what more do you need ? The only...”
Raj
India India
“Clean and well-appointed rooms. Thoughtful things are placed around the room.”
Gayle
United States United States
“We had a late check in but the staff accomodated us and asked the kitchen to stay open. That was terrific. The food was delicious- we had 2 breakfasts, 1 light dinner and a full dinner. I loved the layout of the room and especially the design of...”
Ryan
United States United States
“The food at this hotel really is excellent. As a foodie I immensely enjoyed the quality of the breakfast and the fantastic vibes of the hotel. Well worth the money and an excellent choice for those saying in the area.”
Parama
India India
“Hospitality,the room,food everything was excellent”
Juan
United States United States
“Great location, staff, facilities, and location! Highly recommend staying here!!”
Amit
India India
“The entire experience was highly satisfactory. Mr. Shubhojit personally assisted us ensuring Airport pick-up and promptly fulfilled all other requirements. We stayed for two nights. Found the room extremely spacious, clean and well maintained. I...”
Nupoor
United States United States
“very very courteous and helpful staff, great location. brilliant in-house restaurant”
Kedar
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
“Location, service, ambiance and food were all top notch. Especially the service from staff across restaurant, housekeeping and front desk.”
Hana
Israel Israel
“Beautiful, clean, elegant. Great location. Quiet and calm.”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    French • Indian
  • Open for
    Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Halal

House rules

Villa Shanti - Heritage Hotel for Foodies takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

12+ years
Extra bed upon request
Rs. 3,000 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are requested to note that there is no elevator access.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Villa Shanti - Heritage Hotel for Foodies of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.