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The Promenade Pondicherry

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Premium Room, 1 Double Bed, Sea View | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe
Lobby
2 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, and dinner served
Exterior
Standard Room, 1 Double Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
The current price is $73
includes taxes & fees
Jun 7 - Jun 8

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23 Goubert Avenue Pondicherry - 605 001, Puducherry, Pondicherry, 605001
  • Place, Pondicherry Lighthouse
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Pondicherry Promenade Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Sri Aurobindo Ashram
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Pondicherry (PNY)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 2 Twin Beds | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe room - Double bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe room - Double bed

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Suite, 1 Double Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Suite, 1 Double Bed

  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Room, 1 Double Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Room, 2 Twin Beds | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Premium Room, 1 Double Bed, Sea View | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Premium Room, 1 Double Bed, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

About this property

The Promenade Pondicherry

4-star hotel in Pondicherry Beach
Guests at this beach hotel will appreciate convenient onsite amenities such as barbecue grills and a picnic area.
The Promenade Pondicherry offers 38 accommodations with minibars and safes. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

This Puducherry hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desk chairs and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
Serena Spa has 3 treatment rooms. Services include deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages, facials, and body scrubs. The spa is equipped with a steam room. The spa is open daily.
The Promenade Pondicherry features a full-service spa and an outdoor pool. Dining is available at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants and guests can grab coffee at the coffee shop/café. The property also has a snack bar/deli. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This Beaux Arts hotel also offers spa services, a terrace, and barbecue grills. For a surcharge, the property provides an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a train station pick-up service. Limited onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis (surcharge).

The Promenade Pondicherry is a smoke-free property.

Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
BAY OF BUDDHA - Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant specializes in barbecue and serves dinner only. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).
Blueline - Overlooking the ocean, this coffee shop specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Open daily.
Late night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (INR 200 per day); reservations required
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Uncovered valet parking on site (INR 200 per day)
  • Limited onsite valet parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: INR 806 for adults and INR 500 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • BAY OF BUDDHA
  • Blueline

Things to do

  • Designer stores
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 8 steps to reach entrance
  • Elevator (180 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (48 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Beaux Arts architecture
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport and train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 3:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for INR 2000.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per adult: INR 5500
  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per child: INR 3000 (from 6 to 12 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: INR 6500
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: INR 3500 (from 6 to 12 years old)

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately INR 806 for adults and INR 500 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: INR 5000 per room (one way)
  • Uncovered valet parking fee: INR 200 per day
  • Nearby parking fee: INR 200 per day (1640 ft away)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: INR 2000.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
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
To register at this property, guests who are Indian citizens must provide a valid photo identity card issued by the Government of India; Permanent Account Number (PAN) cards will not be accepted due to national regulations. Travelers who are not citizens of India must present a valid passport and visa.

We should mention

Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Promenade Hotel Pondicherry
Promenade Pondicherry
The Promenade Hotel Pondicherry
The Promenade
The Promenade Pondicherry Hotel
The Promenade Pondicherry Puducherry
The Promenade Pondicherry Hotel Puducherry

The Promenade Pondicherry Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 157 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 48 out of 157 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 157 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 157 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 157 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jayanth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding service
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Yanana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Literally across from the beach front! Very convenient stay to get to the beach and walk to White Town/ French Colony.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Trine Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was close to the beach and had a nice outdoor area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Hari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
No parking in and around the hotel where the roads are cordoned off. The temperature inside the rooms and the dining area is very cold and can be maintained at room temperature to make the stay ckmfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A pearl of a hotel in delightful Puducherry. Would gladly come here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rikke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ramin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I recently had the pleasure of staying at Promenade Pondicherry, and I must say it was an absolutely excellent experience! The Sea View room was stunning—gorgeous decor and very comfortable. The staff were incredibly kind and attentive, making my stay even more enjoyable. I savored a delicious breakfast in the morning, particularly enjoying the dosas that were simply delightful. Additionally, I treated myself to a massage, which was not only at a great price but also was just a great massage! Overall, I wholeheartedly recommend Promenade Pondicherry for anyone looking for a beautiful getaway with fantastic service.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel & caring staff
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shikha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location was great, everything was walking distance. Loved the stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is in a great location overlooking the beach. The promenade is a nice walk. The rooms are clean and the restaurants are good. The location is a very easy walk to the attractions and sights of Pondicherry and shopping.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overall standard was high - the highlight though was the restaurant. Excellent food.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

nadarajah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Excellent location on the promenade

On the promenade lovely location friendly staff could do with some updating Extractor fan was very noisy
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kottarappat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall condition is good! Access to the beach was an added attraction. Lack of parking is a handicap!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

asif

Liked: Cleanliness

Average hotel

Well location is excellent : however the suit was very average : The tub did not work now did the Jaguzi in the tub : food quality was average Paying 24000 per night was not value for money
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Mohammad

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Property needs to be upgraded.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Adarsh

The room was clean but needs to be upgraded as does the bathroom. The towels were old and looked unclean though I assume they were not. Street noise was immense. The hotel could ensure people do not honk or car alarms do not go off at 3 AM. Did not think there was location value for money. Paid a lot for the hotel. Enquired on the Promenade and other hotels were half the price. Food was charged at NY rate and was sub par. Drinks were also the most expensive I have had in India. Staff is courteous but did not appreciate being woken up at 12 for laundry delivery especially since it was not mine but my sons next door. All in all I do not think I would recommend this hotel based on my experience unless it was at 60$ a night.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Asha

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The first room was leaking and the water had dripped in the floor and I slipped and hurt my back, they changed my room to a comfortable room. The dining room ceiling was leaking and water dripping in my head when I was having breakfast. I don’t think I should be charged for my room. I expect a refund. If not I will have to sue for my back being hurt.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness

Ttaveler

Over price , dirty and noisy
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

nanda

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room we were initially given was so bad with warped flooring and musty smell , not sure how such rooms can be offered to guests.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ANNA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was great for a short stay. The hotel itself lacks a 4star luxury feeling, but it has more of a small boutique hotel feel. It's also a great location. It's a walkable distance to the boardwalk/ocean front, which was nice. At night, the area was lively and safe. We walked around and even went to a few shops then came back and had a specialty coffee beverage at the hotel restaurant. If you choose to sit outside when you dine, the view is beautiful. Also, we received SPA treatment here which I thought was FANTASTIC. I did have to wait for my treatment for a long time, but I did not prebook. I chose the coffee scrub down, and it was excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kamalakar

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It was on sea front. Very beautiful The room was shabby. The bathroom was awful The floor boards were bumpy and quite unsafe for us octagenarians The room was not worth for the price we paid When we complained they offered a smaller room with no outside view. We refused We should be compensated
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The Promenade is very conveniently located on the beachfront (Goubert Avenue). Many key tourist attractions like Sri Aurobindo ashram, Ganesha temple, Puducherry museum, French war memorial, old lighthouse etc. are all within walking distance. There are many eating and shopping options within short walking distance from the hotel. Taxis and auto rickshaws are easily available for slightly faraway attractions like Auroville. Service and food at the hotel is excellent and staff go out of the way to help the guests. Facility is a bit old though and it shows in the quality of fittings and furniture. This needs attention from hotel management. All in all, it was a very nice stay at The Promenade.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

shailen

Liked: Staff & service
Great location. Hotel is in the front of the beach and easy access to Sri Aurobindo ashram. Staff are really good and as soon as you request for something and it gets done. Welcoming guests was good. Room was not so great although they say hotel maintains heritage but hotel room requiring updating. Room facing street food at the back is quite noisy and smelly and can't keep windows open. We had few other issues for e.g. there was no locker in the room, balcony was broken and unsafe. Next day they changed our room facing sea and it was much better but because there was parade going on hence seaside view was not possible. Breakfast options were quite good. Hotel is quite pricy
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

4/10 Poor

Radhica

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The food here was excellent. And although the staff was kind and friendly, the majority of them did not speak english which created miscommunication and slow service. I think the staff needs more support from upper management. The staff we greatly appreciated are Asing (restaurant), Kalai (Laundry/room), Asis (Email correspondence), and Praneetha (spa). We were on the second floor room 22 and 23. Both rooms had mold and we also found cockroaches in our bathrooms at night. Our mattress in room 22 was also terrible. Big disappointment.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Fares

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Chambre bruyante mais propre. Hotel bien placé, prix correct
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025