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 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property Highlights

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

Breakfast Info

Continental, Breakfast to go


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
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
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
7.9
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
8.2
High score for Pondicherry
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Parama
    India India
    Hospitality,the room,food everything was excellent
  • Juan
    United States of America United States of America
    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...

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

Amenities of Villa Shanti - Heritage Hotel for Foodies
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular amenities
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Spa
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Terrace
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Inner courtyard view
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Cleaning products
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Front Desk Services
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Wake-up service
  • Fan
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
Spa
  • Yoga classes
  • Full-body massage
  • Head massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa
    Additional charge
Languages Spoken
  • Bengali
  • English
  • French
  • Hindi
  • Tamil

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

Check-out

Until 12:00 PM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Adult (18+ years)
Extra bed upon request
Rs. 2,500 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.

The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

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.

FAQs about Villa Shanti - Heritage Hotel for Foodies

  • The nearest beach is 1,000 feet from Villa Shanti - Heritage Hotel for Foodies. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Villa Shanti - Heritage Hotel for Foodies is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • Villa Shanti - Heritage Hotel for Foodies offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Spa
    • Massage
    • Foot massage
    • Bicycle rental
    • Full-body massage
    • Neck massage
    • Head massage
    • Yoga classes

  • The prices at Villa Shanti - Heritage Hotel for Foodies may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Villa Shanti - Heritage Hotel for Foodies is 2,800 feet from the center of Pondicherry. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Villa Shanti - Heritage Hotel for Foodies include:

    • Double
    • Twin/Double
    • Suite
    • Twin

  • Guests staying at Villa Shanti - Heritage Hotel for Foodies can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.9).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Breakfast to go

  • Villa Shanti - Heritage Hotel for Foodies has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1