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title: "Poppys Olive De Villa vs Tentopia: which hotel is better?"
description: "Poppys Olive De Villa or Tentopia in Pondicherry? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# Poppys Olive De Villa vs Tentopia

Both are in Pondicherry, 850 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hostel · Kuilapalayam
## [Poppys Olive De Villa](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/poppys-olive-de-villa-pondicherry/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.7 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 3.0

- **Score by category:** 5 of 11

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1969800/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★ · Kuilapalayam
## [Tentopia](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/tentopia-pondicherry/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.4 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 1.6

- **Score by category:** 3 of 11

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2183239/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Poppys Olive De Villa

It comes out ahead on 5 of 11 compared facts. 850 m apart.

### Choose Poppys Olive De Villa if you want

-   to walk to the sights (5.2 km / 5.9 km)
-   more restaurants on the doorstep (10 / 0)

### Choose Tentopia if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.4 / 7.7)

### Why is Poppys Olive De Villa better than Tentopia?

1.  760 m closer to the area centre (−760 m)
2.  More guest reviews (271 vs 10), so the rating is more reliable (×27)
3.  10 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+10)
4.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 33 vs 0) (+33)

### Why is Tentopia better than Poppys Olive De Villa?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.4 vs 7.7) (+1.7)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Poppys Olive De Villa | Tentopia |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 7.7 | 9.4  (+1.7) |
| Location | 3.0  (+1.4) | 1.6 |
| Facilities | 5.8 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 4.5 | – |
| Beach access | 2.1 | – |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 7.7 | 8.1  (+0.4) |
| Guest rating | 7.7 | 9.4  (+1.7) |
| Number of reviews | 271  (+261) | 10 |
| Rank in Pondicherry | bottom 42% | top 30%  (+28%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 3.0  (+1.4) | 1.6 |
| Distance to Kuilapalayam centre | 520 m  (−760 m) | 1.3 km |
| To the beach | 2.4 km | – |
| To the airport | 3.1 km | 3.5 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 10  (+10) | 0 |
| To the nearest food shop | 2.5 km  (−470 m) | 2.9 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | – | ★★ |
| Rooms | 10 | – |
| Floors | 2 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2013 | – |
| Listed amenities | 18 | – |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 13:00 | – |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | – |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Outdoor pool | ✓ | – |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| 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

850 m apart

Poppys Olive De Villa: city centre: 5.2 km, Pondicherry Airport (PNY): 3.1 km, beach: 2.4 km, 10 places to eat within 500 m.

Tentopia: city centre: 5.9 km, Pondicherry Airport (PNY): 3.5 km.

## Poppys Olive De Villa or Tentopia: common questions

### Which is better, Poppys Olive De Villa or Tentopia?

Poppys Olive De Villa leads in 5 of 11 categories, including number of reviews, location score, distance to Kuilapalayam centre. Tentopia is stronger in StayVersus score, guest rating, rank in Pondicherry.

### Which is cheaper, Poppys Olive De Villa or Tentopia?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Poppys Olive De Villa is closer: 520 m from the centre, against 1.3 km for Tentopia.

### How far apart are Poppys Olive De Villa and Tentopia?

The two hotels are 850 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/poppys-olive-de-villa-pondicherry-vs-tentopia-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/