Located in the old French town along Suffren Street, Villa Shanti is just a 3-minute walk from the famous Promenade Beach. It operates a 24-hour front desk and provides free Wi-Fi access in the entire property.
Fitted with wooden furnishings which include a wardrobe and seating area, spacious air-conditioned rooms are equipped with a personal safe, a satellite TV and minibar. En suite bathrooms come with shower facilities.
At Villa Shanti, guests can request for luggage storage, laundry and ironing services. The tour desk can assist with travel bookings, while airport transfer and shuttle services can be arranged at additional charge. Guests may also rent a car to explore the area, with the convenience of free parking nearby.
The in-house restaurant serves Indian and Continental dishes, and offers outdoor dining at the patio. Local snacks, sandwiches and cocktails are served at the café bar.
Villa Shanti is within 100 metres from the nearest Old Church, while the Pondicherry Airport is just a 15-minute drive away. The Alliance Francaise and Sunday Market are situated a 10-minute walk away.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.
“The hotel has a very pleasant and cozy atmosphere. The room was spacious, clean, and nicely decorated. The restaurant was excellent — the chef adapted the dishes to our needs and everything was delicious. The staff was extremely kind, always...”
Somya
India
“Love the location, the cheerful and eager to help staff..delicious breakfast...it's always a pleasure to walk into this property.. what's not to love?”
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Sheetal
India
“Breakfast was excellent, sowbhaga ensured everything was perfect. My request for unsweetened almond milk was perfectly met and the coffee was delicious.
Room was good.”
Akanksha
India
“Lovely stay... Warm and humble staff, delicious breakfast. Location is perfect.”
Val
Australia
“friendly staff - great food, wonderful masseur organised, fantastic cyclo and guide organised, comfortable room, magic ambiance - just a great stay”
Hiwale
India
“The location, food and service at the property were absolutely exceptional. The stay felt like a second home thanks to the wonderful and thoughtful staff who made us feel so comfortable and took great care of us for the entire duration of our...”
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Alexandra
United Kingdom
“Loved it! Fantastic service, rooms were gorgeous and comfortable. Food was delicious! Best value hotel I’ve ever stayed in, will definitely be coming back!”
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Ramana
United Kingdom
“Love this venue for its architecture and location . It’s right in the French district with great rooms and food .”
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Anirudh
India
“Villa Shanti offers a delightful dining experience that blends elegance with authentic flavors. Chef Shakti truly elevates the culinary experience with his masterful creations, showcasing a perfect balance of traditional and contemporary dishes....”
Mike
Hong Kong
“The staff at Villa Shanti were incredibly kind and helpful! The location is perfect for White Town. Would happily stay there again!”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
Cuisine
French • Indian
Open for
Lunch • Dinner
Ambiance
Family friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
Dietary options
Halal
Facilities of Villa Shanti - Heritage Hotel for Foodies
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5
Most popular facilities
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Spa and wellness centre
Airport shuttle
Non-smoking rooms
Terrace
Bar
Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
House rules
Villa Shanti - Heritage Hotel for Foodies takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
12+ years
Extra bed upon request
Rs. 3,000 per person, per night
Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no cots available at this property.
All extra beds are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
Cash
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
Guests are requested to note that there is no lift access.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Villa Shanti - Heritage Hotel for Foodies in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
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