Siddharth Illam vs The Base Inn
Both are in Pondicherry, 1.3 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
ApartmentKottakuppam
Siddharth Illam
- Guest rating
- 8.1 Very good
- Location score
- 3.9
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
ApartmentKottakuppam
The Base Inn
- Guest rating
- 7.7 Good
- Location score
- 5.2
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
The short answer
Pick The Base Inn
It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 1.3 km apart.
Choose Siddharth Illam if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.1 / 7.7)
- to walk to the sights (1.4 km / 2.5 km)
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 1 / 17)
Choose The Base Inn if you want
- to be closer to the beach (590 m / 1.2 km)
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 17 / 1)
Why is Siddharth Illam better than The Base Inn?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.1 vs 7.7)+0.4
- 2More walkable surroundings (walk grade 33 vs 15)+18
- 3Earlier check-in (11:09 vs 13:00)−2h
- 4Later check-out (12:40 vs 11:00)+2h
Why is The Base Inn better than Siddharth Illam?
- 1580 m closer to the beach (590 m vs 1.2 km)−580 m
- 21.2 km closer to the area centre−1.2 km
- 3More guest reviews (81 vs 21), so the rating is more reliable×3.9
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Siddharth Illam vs The Base Inn: which hotel is better? | Siddharth Illam | The Base Inn |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.1 +0.4 | 7.7 |
| Location | 3.9 | 5.2 +1.3 |
| Facilities | – | 5.0 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 0.0 |
| Beach access | 6.3 | 8.3 +2.0 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 7.9 +0.2 | 7.7 |
| Guest rating | 8.1 +0.4 | 7.7 |
| Number of reviews | 21 | 81 +60 |
| Rank in Pondicherry | top 49% +9% | bottom 42% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 3.9 | 5.2 +1.3 |
| Distance to Kottakuppam centre | 1.5 km | 300 m −1.2 km |
| To the beach | 1.2 km | 590 m −580 m |
| To the airport | 3.1 km | 2.7 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 6 +4 | 2 |
| To the nearest food shop | 410 m −1.0 km | 1.5 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 2 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Rooms | 1 | 17 |
| Floors | – | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2025 |
| Listed amenities | 2 | 19 +17 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 11:09 −2h | 13:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:40 +2h | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
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Location
1.3 km apart
Siddharth Illam: city centre: 1.4 km, Pondicherry Airport (PNY): 3.1 km, beach: 1.2 km, 6 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.
The Base Inn: city centre: 2.5 km, Pondicherry Airport (PNY): 2.7 km, beach: 590 m, 2 places to eat within 500 m.
Siddharth Illam or The Base Inn: common questions
Which is better, Siddharth Illam or The Base Inn?
The Base Inn leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, beach access. Siddharth Illam is stronger in guest rating.
Which is cheaper, Siddharth Illam or The Base Inn?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
The Base Inn is closer: 300 m from the centre, against 1.5 km for Siddharth Illam.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
The Base Inn is 590 m from the nearest beach; Siddharth Illam is 1.2 km.
How far apart are Siddharth Illam and The Base Inn?
The two hotels are 1.3 km 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