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title: "Devis Grand Hotel vs Villa Govindaraj: which hotel is better?"
description: "Devis Grand Hotel or Villa Govindaraj in Pondicherry? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# Devis Grand Hotel vs Villa Govindaraj

Both are in Pondicherry, 170 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★ · Puducherry
## [Devis Grand Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/devis-grand-hotel-pondicherry/)

- **Guest rating:** 6.6 ·  Okay

- **Location score:** 6.6

- **Score by category:** 0 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1352552/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★ · Puducherry
## [Villa Govindaraj](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/villa-govindaraj-pondicherry/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.6 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 7.2

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2284008/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Villa Govindaraj

It leads in 4 of 4 categories. 170 m apart.

### Choose Villa Govindaraj if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.6 / 6.6)
-   to be closer to the beach (880 m / 1.0 km)

### Why is Devis Grand Hotel better than Villa Govindaraj?

1.  Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 14:00) (−2h)

### Why is Villa Govindaraj better than Devis Grand Hotel?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.6 vs 6.6) (+2.0)
2.  3 more sights within 1 km (+3)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Devis Grand Hotel | Villa Govindaraj |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 6.6 | 8.6  (+2.0) |
| Location | 6.6 | 7.2  (+0.6) |
| Facilities | 3.3 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | – |
| Beach access | 6.7 | 7.3  (+0.6) |
| Public transport | 7.7 | 8.3  (+0.6) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 6.9 | 8.3  (+1.3) |
| Guest rating | 6.6 | 8.6  (+2.0) |
| Number of reviews | 73  (+25) | 48 |
| Rank in Pondicherry | bottom 11% | top 23%  (+66%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 6.6 | 7.2  (+0.6) |
| Distance to Puducherry centre | 710 m | 660 m |
| To the beach | 1.0 km | 880 m  (−170 m) |
| To public transport | 570 m | 460 m  (−110 m) |
| To the airport | 4.5 km | 4.6 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 51 | 56  (+5) |
| To the nearest food shop | 600 m  (−150 m) | 750 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 3 | 6  (+3) |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 14 | 19 |
| Floors | 4 | 5 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2015 | – |
| Listed amenities | 13 | – |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 12:00  (−2h) | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

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

[Villa Govindaraj prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/villa-govindaraj-pondicherry/prices/)

## Location

170 m apart

Devis Grand Hotel: city centre: 1.6 km, nearest station Puducherry railway station: 570 m, Pondicherry Airport (PNY): 4.5 km, beach: 1.0 km, 51 places to eat within 500 m, 3 sights within 1 km.

Villa Govindaraj: city centre: 1.7 km, nearest station Puducherry railway station: 460 m, Pondicherry Airport (PNY): 4.6 km, beach: 880 m, 56 places to eat within 500 m, 6 sights within 1 km.

## Devis Grand Hotel or Villa Govindaraj: common questions

### Which is better, Devis Grand Hotel or Villa Govindaraj?

Villa Govindaraj leads in 4 of 4 categories, including guest rating, location, beach access.

### Which is cheaper, Devis Grand Hotel or Villa Govindaraj?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Villa Govindaraj is 880 m from the nearest beach; Devis Grand Hotel is 1.0 km.

### How far apart are Devis Grand Hotel and Villa Govindaraj?

The two hotels are 170 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/devis-grand-hotel-pondicherry-vs-villa-govindaraj-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/