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title: "BV Residency vs Jacks Den Residency: which hotel is better?"
description: "BV Residency or Jacks Den Residency in Pondicherry? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# BV Residency vs Jacks Den Residency

Both are in Pondicherry, 730 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · Oulgaret
## [BV Residency](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/bv-residency-pondicherry/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.4 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 4.8

- **Score by category:** 3 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1235575/agoda/?lang=en)

Guesthouse · Oulgaret
## [Jacks Den Residency](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/jacks-den-residency-pondicherry/)

- **Guest rating:** 6.5 ·  Okay

- **Location score:** 3.8

- **Score by category:** 1 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1672336/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick BV Residency

It leads in 3 of 4 categories. 730 m apart.

### Choose BV Residency if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.4 / 6.5)
-   more restaurants on the doorstep (19 / 4)

### Why is BV Residency better than Jacks Den Residency?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.4 vs 6.5) (+2.9)
2.  15 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+15)
3.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 42 vs 22) (+20)
4.  Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 13:00) (−1h)

### Why is Jacks Den Residency better than BV Residency?

1.  More guest reviews (109 vs 24), so the rating is more reliable (×4.5)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | BV Residency | Jacks Den Residency |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.4  (+2.9) | 6.5 |
| Location | 4.8  (+1.0) | 3.8 |
| Beach access | 0.1 | 2.6  (+2.5) |
| Public transport | 8.4  (+0.6) | 7.8 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.5  (+1.7) | 6.8 |
| Guest rating | 9.4  (+2.9) | 6.5 |
| Number of reviews | 24 | 109  (+85) |
| Rank in Pondicherry | top 12%  (+79%) | bottom 9% |
| Location |
| Location score | 4.8  (+1.0) | 3.8 |
| Distance to Oulgaret centre | 1.3 km  (−370 m) | 1.7 km |
| To the beach | 3.0 km | 2.2 km  (−710 m) |
| To public transport | 440 m  (−130 m) | 570 m |
| To the airport | 4.3 km | 4.4 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 19  (+15) | 4 |
| To the nearest food shop | 630 m | 710 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Rooms | – | 1 |
| Listed amenities | – | 6 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 12:00  (−1h) | 13:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Parking | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

## Location

730 m apart

BV Residency: city centre: 2.7 km, nearest station Puducherry Railway Station: 440 m, Pondicherry Airport (PNY): 4.3 km, beach: 3.0 km, 19 places to eat within 500 m.

Jacks Den Residency: city centre: 2.3 km, nearest station Puducherry Railway Station: 570 m, Pondicherry Airport (PNY): 4.4 km, beach: 2.2 km, 4 places to eat within 500 m.

## BV Residency or Jacks Den Residency: common questions

### Which is better, BV Residency or Jacks Den Residency?

BV Residency leads in 3 of 4 categories, including guest rating, location, public transport. Jacks Den Residency is stronger in beach access.

### Which is cheaper, BV Residency or Jacks Den Residency?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

BV Residency is closer: 1.3 km from the centre, against 1.7 km for Jacks Den Residency.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Jacks Den Residency is 2.2 km from the nearest beach; BV Residency is 3.0 km.

### How far apart are BV Residency and Jacks Den Residency?

The two hotels are 730 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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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/bv-residency-pondicherry-vs-jacks-den-residency-pondicherry/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/