Maison Sakee vs Merina Villa
Both are in Pondicherry, 160 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
ApartmentPuducherry
Maison Sakee
- Guest rating
- 8.9 Excellent
- Location score
- 7.1
- Score by category
- 1 of 4
Hotel★★Puducherry
Merina Villa
- Guest rating
- 5.8 Below average
- Location score
- 6.9
- Score by category
- 0 of 4
The short answer
Too close to call
Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 160 m apart.
Choose Maison Sakee if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.9 / 5.8)
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 10 / 5)
Choose Merina Villa if you want
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 5 / 10)
Why is Maison Sakee better than Merina Villa?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.9 vs 5.8)+3.1
- 215 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+15
- 3Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00)+1h
Why is Merina Villa better than Maison Sakee?
- 1Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 14:00)−2h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Maison Sakee vs Merina Villa: which hotel is better? | Maison Sakee | Merina Villa |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.9 +3.1 | 5.8 |
| Location | 7.1 | 6.9 |
| Facilities | 2.5 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | – |
| Beach access | 7.3 | 7.1 |
| Public transport | 9.2 | 9.3 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.1 +0.7 | 7.4 |
| Guest rating | 8.9 +3.1 | 5.8 |
| Number of reviews | 14 +9 | 5 |
| Rank in Pondicherry | top 33% +40% | bottom 27% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 7.1 | 6.9 |
| Distance to Puducherry centre | 800 m −140 m | 940 m |
| To the beach | 880 m −80 m | 950 m |
| To public transport | 300 m | 280 m |
| To the airport | 4.7 km | 4.8 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 51 +15 | 36 |
| To the nearest food shop | 750 m | 650 m −110 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 4 | 4 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | – | ★★ |
| Rooms | 10 | 5 |
| Floors | 5 | 1 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2024 | – |
| Listed amenities | 12 | – |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 12:00 −2h |
| Check-out until | 12:00 +1h | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Location
160 m apart
Maison Sakee: city centre: 1.8 km, nearest station Puducherry railway station: 300 m, Pondicherry Airport (PNY): 4.7 km, beach: 880 m, 51 places to eat within 500 m, 4 sights within 1 km.
Merina Villa: city centre: 1.9 km, nearest station Puducherry railway station: 280 m, Pondicherry Airport (PNY): 4.8 km, beach: 950 m, 36 places to eat within 500 m, 4 sights within 1 km.
Maison Sakee or Merina Villa: common questions
Which is better, Maison Sakee or Merina Villa?
Maison Sakee leads in 1 of 4 categories, including guest rating.
Which is cheaper, Maison Sakee or Merina Villa?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Maison Sakee is closer: 800 m from the centre, against 940 m for Merina Villa.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Maison Sakee is 880 m from the nearest beach; Merina Villa is 950 m.
How far apart are Maison Sakee and Merina Villa?
The two hotels are 160 m apart in a straight line.
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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