Nadanam Inn vs Sam Residency
Both are in Pondicherry, 310 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★Oulgaret
Nadanam Inn
- Guest rating
- 7.3 Good
- Location score
- 4.4
- Score by category
- 2 of 4
Hotel★★Oulgaret
Sam Residency
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 4.1
- Score by category
- 2 of 4
The short answer
Too close to call
Each hotel leads in 2 categories. Your priorities decide. 310 m apart.
Choose Sam Residency if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.6 / 7.3)
Why is Nadanam Inn better than Sam Residency?
No clear advantages in our data.
Why is Sam Residency better than Nadanam Inn?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.6 vs 7.3)+1.3
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Nadanam Inn vs Sam Residency: which hotel is better? | Nadanam Inn | Sam Residency |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.3 | 8.6 +1.3 |
| Location | 4.4 +0.3 | 4.1 |
| Beach access | 1.8 | 2.6 +0.8 |
| Public transport | 5.5 +1.3 | 4.2 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 7.6 | 8.1 +0.5 |
| Guest rating | 7.3 | 8.6 +1.3 |
| Number of reviews | 8 | 27 +19 |
| Rank in Pondicherry | bottom 38% | top 30% +32% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 4.4 +0.3 | 4.1 |
| Distance to Oulgaret centre | 830 m −280 m | 1.1 km |
| To the beach | 2.5 km | 2.2 km −260 m |
| To public transport | 980 m −250 m | 1.2 km |
| To the airport | 3.1 km | 3.0 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 9 | 9 |
| To the nearest food shop | 1.4 km | 1.2 km −210 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 1 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★ | ★★ |
| Listed amenities | 5 | – |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | – | 13:00 |
| Check-out until | – | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Parking | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Location
310 m apart
Nadanam Inn: city centre: 1.5 km, nearest station Puducherry Railway Station: 980 m, Pondicherry Airport (PNY): 3.1 km, beach: 2.5 km, 9 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.
Sam Residency: city centre: 1.2 km, nearest station Puducherry Railway Station: 1.2 km, Pondicherry Airport (PNY): 3.0 km, beach: 2.2 km, 9 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.
Nadanam Inn or Sam Residency: common questions
Which is better, Nadanam Inn or Sam Residency?
They are evenly matched. Nadanam Inn is stronger in location, public transport; Sam Residency is stronger in guest rating, beach access.
Which is cheaper, Nadanam Inn or Sam Residency?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Nadanam Inn is closer: 830 m from the centre, against 1.1 km for Sam Residency.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Sam Residency is 2.2 km from the nearest beach; Nadanam Inn is 2.5 km.
How far apart are Nadanam Inn and Sam Residency?
The two hotels are 310 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