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title: "Villa Shanti, Pondicherry: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Villa Shanti in Pondicherry: rated 8.8 by guests, 4.5-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/villa-shanti-pondicherry/
language: en
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retrieved: 2026-10-15
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Hotel · ★★★★★
# Villa Shanti

Puducherry, Pondicherry, India

8.8 ·  Excellent 424 reviews ·  #19 #19 of 412 in Pondicherry ·  8.8 Location score
## About Villa Shanti

Villa Shanti is a hotel in Puducherry, Pondicherry, India. It holds a 4.5-star rating. Guests rate it 8.8 out of 10 across 424 reviews. Facilities include bar. It is 1.7 km from the centre of Pondicherry. The nearest beach is 250 m away. The nearest airport, Pondicherry Airport (PNY), is 4.8 km away.

- **Type:** Hotel

- **Star rating:** ★★★★★

- **Check-in from:** 14:00

- **Check-out until:** 12:00

- **Rooms:** 15

- **Floors:** 3

- **Opened:** 2011

- **Last renovated:** 2020

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 83

14, Rue Suffren street (Opposite State Bank of India)

## How Villa Shanti scores

Better rated than 96% of hotels in Pondicherry

-   Guest rating **8.8**
-   Location **8.8**
-   Facilities **3.3**
-   Families **1.0**
-   Spa & wellness **1.0**
-   Beach access **9.5**
-   Public transport **6.6**

Pondicherry average

## Amenities

### Pool & wellness

-   Massage

### Food & drink

-   Breakfast
-   Bar

### Leisure

-   Terrace

### Internet

-   Wi-Fi

### Services

-   Car hire
-   Concierge
-   Laundry
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning
-   Kitchen
-   Balcony
-   Minibar
-   In-room safe
-   Coffee or tea maker
-   Blackout curtains

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **8.8**/10

- **Walk grade:** **78**/100 Good for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **84**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **6**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">புதுச்சேரி கடற்கரை</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">250 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Puducherry railway station</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">770 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">13 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Pondicherry Airport (PNY)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4.8 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">11 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Pondicherry</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.7 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4 min drive</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Wondersofwhitetown130 m
-   Des Indes Francaises350 m
-   Gandhi Statue380 m
-   Statue of Dupleix470 m
-   Pondicherry Museum550 m
-   Pudhuvai Museum Research Library880 m

## Villa Shanti: in detail

Great care is taken to ensure guests experience comfort through top-notch services and amenities. Remain linked during your visit by utilizing the complimentary internet access available. Prior to your check-in date, you can arrange airport transportation services, guaranteeing a seamless and efficient experience for both arrival and departure. Services offered by taxi and car hire at the hotel ensure effortless exploration of Pondicherry. Effortlessly plan your daily activities and travel requirements with concierge service, express check-in or check-out, luggage storage and safety deposit boxes provided by the front desk services. Securing top-notch tickets and reserving prime dining spots become effortless through assistance from the hotel's tours. For extended visits or whenever required, the dry cleaning service and laundry service ensures your preferred travel garments remain clean and accessible. Need some relaxation? Your room features daily housekeeping to make your stay even more comfortable and enjoyable. In limited designated zones, smoking is exclusively permitted. Crafted for coziness, every guestroom provides an array of features, guaranteeing a tranquil night's sleep while maintaining the level of comfort. For a more enjoyable stay, select rooms at hotel are equipped with linen service, blackout curtains and air conditioning. At Villa Shanti, guests can choose from a variety of room configurations, some of which feature separate living room and balcony or terrace. For certain chosen rooms, guests can enjoy in-room amusement like daily newspaper, television, in-room video streaming and cable TV as a part of their stay. Rest assured that your hydration needs will be met, as some guestrooms are equipped with a refrigerator, bottled water, a coffee or tea maker, instant coffee, instant tea and mini bar. Maintain your cleanliness and comfort using a hair dryer and toiletries available in select guest restrooms. Each morning at Villa Shanti, a scrumptious, homemade breakfast kick-starts the day. Begin your holiday mornings right with your essential cup of coffee, offered daily at the cafe on-site. During your visit, indulge in a range of delightful culinary choices at hotel to enhance your experience. Experience a fantastic evening effortlessly! Relish an entertaining night without venturing beyond the confines of the bar. Experience unparalleled comfort as groceries can be brought right to your room at Villa Shanti through their distinctive delivery assistance. Do you possess exceptional culinary skills? Prepare your meals personally within the hotel at its shared kitchen. Indulge in the numerous pursuits available at Villa Shanti. Treat and spoil yourself by taking a trip to massage.

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## Questions about Villa Shanti

### How do guests rate Villa Shanti?

Villa Shanti has a guest rating of 8.8 out of 10 from 424 reviews, which is better than 96% of rated hotels in Pondicherry.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Villa Shanti?

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 12:00.

### Does Villa Shanti include breakfast?

Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.

### How far is Villa Shanti from the airport?

The nearest airport, Pondicherry Airport (PNY), is 4.8 km away in a straight line.

### Is Villa Shanti close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 250 m from the hotel.

### How many rooms does Villa Shanti have?

Villa Shanti has 15 rooms on 3 floors.

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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