Villa Shanti - Heritage Hotel for Foodies

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Scored 8.5
Rated very good

Staff

9.4

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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 minibar. En suite 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 100 metres from the nearest Old Church, while the Pondicherry Airport is just a 15-minute drive away. The Alliance Francaise and Sunday Market are situated a 10-minute walk away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Bar
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Situated in the real heart of Puducherry, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.4

Breakfast info

Continental, Breakfast to go

Rooms with:

  • Inner courtyard view

  • Terrace

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Deluxe Double Room
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay the property before arrival
Continental breakfast included
  • 1 large double bed
US$510 for 3 nights
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Terrace Suite
  • Non-refundable
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Continental breakfast included
  • Bedroom 1: 1 double bed
  • Living room: 1 sofa bed
US$651 for 3 nights
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Deluxe Double Room
High floor
  • 1 large double bed
Room
291 feet²
Inner courtyard view
Air conditioning
Ensuite bathroom
Minibar
Free WiFi
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • Toilet
  • Towels
  • Linen
  • Socket near the bed
  • Cleaning products
  • Desk
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Satellite channels
  • Tea/Coffee maker
  • Iron
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Hairdryer
  • Fan
  • Electric kettle
  • Cable channels
  • Wake-up service
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
Max persons: 2
US$165 per night
Price US$510
Included: 3 % Service charge
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay the property before arrival
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Terrace Suite
High floor
  • Bedroom 1: 1 double bed
  • Living room: 1 sofa bed
Private suite
700 feet²
Inner courtyard view
Air conditioning
Ensuite bathroom
Terrace
Coffee machine
Minibar
Free WiFi
Max persons: 2
US$211 per night
Price US$651
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  • Very good breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
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Guests who stayed here loved

Laia
Spain Spain
“The hotel has a very pleasant and cozy atmosphere. The room was spacious, clean, and nicely decorated. The restaurant was excellent — the chef adapted the dishes to our needs and everything was delicious. The staff was extremely kind, always...”
Akanksha
India India
“Lovely stay... Warm and humble staff, delicious breakfast. Location is perfect.”
Val
Australia Australia
“friendly staff - great food, wonderful masseur organised, fantastic cyclo and guide organised, comfortable room, magic ambiance - just a great stay”
Hiwale
India India
“The location, food and service at the property were absolutely exceptional. The stay felt like a second home thanks to the wonderful and thoughtful staff who made us feel so comfortable and took great care of us for the entire duration of our...”
Alexandra
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Loved it! Fantastic service, rooms were gorgeous and comfortable. Food was delicious! Best value hotel I’ve ever stayed in, will definitely be coming back!”
Ramana
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Love this venue for its architecture and location . It’s right in the French district with great rooms and food .”
Anirudh
India India
“Villa Shanti offers a delightful dining experience that blends elegance with authentic flavors. Chef Shakti truly elevates the culinary experience with his masterful creations, showcasing a perfect balance of traditional and contemporary dishes....”
Mike
Hong Kong Hong Kong
“The staff at Villa Shanti were incredibly kind and helpful! The location is perfect for White Town. Would happily stay there again!”
Samta
India India
“The staff were extremely polite and helpful. Pritam was exceptionally helpful in making sure all my requests were met with no fuss.”
Anita
Netherlands Netherlands
“Beautiful designed room, lovely employees, located in the center of White Town, great food. Because of the proposal of my son to his girlfriend they decorated their room beautiful and were almost as.exited as i was”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    French • Indian
  • Open for
    Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    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 14:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

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Cot and extra bed policies

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

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

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

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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

Guests are required to show a photo identification 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 in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via 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.