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title: "Auro Maison vs Ginger Pondicherry: which hotel is better?"
description: "Auro Maison or Ginger Pondicherry in Pondicherry? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# Auro Maison vs Ginger Pondicherry

Both are in Pondicherry, 780 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★½ · Kottakuppam
## [Auro Maison](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/auro-maison-pondicherry/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.4 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 3.5

- **Score by category:** 1 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1166497/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★ · Kottakuppam
## [Ginger Pondicherry](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/ginger-pondicherry-pondicherry/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.9 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 4.0

- **Score by category:** 2 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1445258/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Ginger Pondicherry

It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 780 m apart.

### Choose Auro Maison if you want

-   to be closer to the beach (1.3 km / 1.6 km)
-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 38 / 94)

### Choose Ginger Pondicherry if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (7.9 / 7.4)
-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 94 / 38)

### Why is Auro Maison better than Ginger Pondicherry?

1.  Higher star rating (3.5★ vs 3★) (+0.5★)
2.  A smaller, more intimate hotel (38 vs 94 rooms) (−56)

### Why is Ginger Pondicherry better than Auro Maison?

1.  Higher guest rating (7.9 vs 7.4) (+0.5)
2.  Later check-out (13:00 vs 12:00) (+1h)
3.  A larger hotel with more facilities (94 vs 38 rooms) (×2.5)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Auro Maison | Ginger Pondicherry |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 7.4 | 7.9  (+0.5) |
| Location | 3.5 | 4.0  (+0.5) |
| Facilities | – | 5.8 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 1.5 |
| Beach access | 5.9  (+1.1) | 4.8 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 7.4 | 7.9  (+0.5) |
| Guest rating | 7.4 | 7.9  (+0.5) |
| Number of reviews | 630 | 992  (+362) |
| Rank in Pondicherry | bottom 26% | top 46%  (+28%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 3.5 | 4.0  (+0.5) |
| Distance to Kottakuppam centre | 1.8 km  (−130 m) | 1.9 km |
| To the beach | 1.3 km  (−320 m) | 1.6 km |
| To the airport | 3.3 km | 2.6 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 3 | 6  (+3) |
| To the nearest food shop | 460 m | 340 m  (−120 m) |
| Shops within 500 m | 2 | 2 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 1 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★½  (+0.5★) | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 38 | 94 |
| Floors | 4 | 3 |
| Listed amenities | 10 | 18  (+8) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 13:00  (+1h) |
| Amenities |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

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## Location

780 m apart

Auro Maison: city centre: 1.3 km, Pondicherry Airport (PNY): 3.3 km, beach: 1.3 km, 3 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.

Ginger Pondicherry: city centre: 900 m, Pondicherry Airport (PNY): 2.6 km, beach: 1.6 km, 6 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.

## Auro Maison or Ginger Pondicherry: common questions

### Which is better, Auro Maison or Ginger Pondicherry?

Ginger Pondicherry leads in 2 of 3 categories, including guest rating, location. Auro Maison is stronger in beach access.

### Which is cheaper, Auro Maison or Ginger Pondicherry?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Auro Maison is closer: 1.8 km from the centre, against 1.9 km for Ginger Pondicherry.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Auro Maison is 1.3 km from the nearest beach; Ginger Pondicherry is 1.6 km.

### How far apart are Auro Maison and Ginger Pondicherry?

The two hotels are 780 m apart in a straight line.

## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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