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The Promenade Pondicherry

4.0 star property
Beach location and outdoor pool

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The Promenade Pondicherry in White Town offers a peaceful escape with Swedish massages and facials at Serena Spa. Enjoy barbecue and light fare at two restaurants. The upscale hotel features free in-room WiFi, designer shopping, and a pool with sun loungers.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
The current price is AU$193
includes taxes & fees
21 Nov - 22 Nov

Room options

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Free bottled water
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Free bottled water
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Free bottled water
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite, 1 Double Bed

Suite, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Room, 1 Double Bed

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Free bottled water
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes

Superior Room, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Free bottled water
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes

Premium Room, 1 Double Bed, Sea View

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Free bottled water
  • 26 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Map
23 Goubert Avenue Pondicherry - 605 001, Puducherry, Pondicherry, 605001

What's nearby

  • Pondicherry Lighthouse - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Pondicherry Promenade Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Government Place - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Arulmigu Manakula Vinayagar Temple - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Sri Aurobindo Ashram - 5 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • Pondicherry-Puducherry Station - 19 min walk
  • Pondicherry (PNY) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪1 Rue Suffren - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Adyar Ananda Bhavan - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Le cafe - ‬1 min drive
  • ‪Baker Street - Rock Beach - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bay Of Buddha - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Promenade Pondicherry

Upscale hotel located in White Town
You can look forward to a poolside bar, a terrace and designer shops on-site at The Promenade Pondicherry. Indulge in a deep-tissue massage, a facial and a body scrub at Serena Spa, the on-site spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare and barbecue. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a coffee shop/cafe and a garden.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Swimming pool, along with sunloungers
  • Limo/town car service, continental breakfast (surcharge) and an outdoor pool
  • Express check-out, barbecues and concierge services
  • Free newspapers, a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage
Room features
All guest rooms at The Promenade Pondicherry feature comforts, such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Pillowtop mattresses and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping and electrical adapters/chargers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: INR 806 for adults and INR 500 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • BAY OF BUDDHA
  • Blueline

Things to do

  • Designer stores
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 8 steps to reach entrance
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Lift (456 centimetre wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (122 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Beaux Arts architecture
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport and train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 3:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for INR 2000 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per adult: INR 5750
  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per child: INR 2750 (from 6 to 12 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: INR 6000
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: INR 3000 (from 6 to 12 years old)

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately INR 806 for adults and from INR 500 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: INR 5000 per room (one way)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: INR 2000 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
To register at this property, guests who are Indian citizens must provide a valid photo identity card issued by the Government of India; Permanent Account Number (PAN) cards will not be accepted due to national regulations. Travelers who are not citizens of India must present a valid passport and visa.

We should mention

Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Promenade Hotel Pondicherry
Promenade Pondicherry
The Promenade Hotel Pondicherry
The Promenade
The Promenade Pondicherry Hotel
The Promenade Pondicherry Puducherry
The Promenade Pondicherry Hotel Puducherry

Frequently asked questions

Does The Promenade Pondicherry have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at The Promenade Pondicherry?

As of 19 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Promenade Pondicherry on 21 Nov 2025 start from AU$193.37, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is The Promenade Pondicherry pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Promenade Pondicherry?

The Promenade Pondicherry doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Promenade Pondicherry?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Promenade Pondicherry?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does The Promenade Pondicherry provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of INR 5000 per room applies.

Where is The Promenade Pondicherry located?

Located in White Town, this beach hotel is steps away from Pondicherry Museum, Rock Beach View Point and Bharathi Park. Pondicherry Lighthouse and Government Place are just steps away. Pondicherry-Puducherry Station is 19 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

The Promenade Pondicherry Reviews

7.6

Good

7.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

8.4

Staff & service

7.4

Eco-friendliness

7.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 147 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 48 out of 147 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 147 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 147 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 147 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Yanana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Literally across from the beach front! Very convenient stay to get to the beach and walk to White Town/ French Colony.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Trine Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was close to the beach and had a nice outdoor area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A pearl of a hotel in delightful Puducherry. Would gladly come here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is in a great location overlooking the beach. The promenade is a nice walk. The rooms are clean and the restaurants are good. The location is a very easy walk to the attractions and sights of Pondicherry and shopping.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shikha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location was great, everything was walking distance. Loved the stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel & caring staff
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

nadarajah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Excellent location on the promenade

On the promenade lovely location friendly staff could do with some updating Extractor fan was very noisy
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overall standard was high - the highlight though was the restaurant. Excellent food.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

asif

Liked: Cleanliness

Average hotel

Well location is excellent : however the suit was very average : The tub did not work now did the Jaguzi in the tub : food quality was average Paying 24000 per night was not value for money
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Mohammad

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Property needs to be upgraded.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness

Ttaveler

Over price , dirty and noisy
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

nanda

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room we were initially given was so bad with warped flooring and musty smell , not sure how such rooms can be offered to guests.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

ANNA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was great for a short stay. The hotel itself lacks a 4star luxury feeling, but it has more of a small boutique hotel feel. It's also a great location. It's a walkable distance to the boardwalk/ocean front, which was nice. At night, the area was lively and safe. We walked around and even went to a few shops then came back and had a specialty coffee beverage at the hotel restaurant. If you choose to sit outside when you dine, the view is beautiful. Also, we received SPA treatment here which I thought was FANTASTIC. I did have to wait for my treatment for a long time, but I did not prebook. I chose the coffee scrub down, and it was excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Kamalakar

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It was on sea front. Very beautiful The room was shabby. The bathroom was awful The floor boards were bumpy and quite unsafe for us octagenarians The room was not worth for the price we paid When we complained they offered a smaller room with no outside view. We refused We should be compensated
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The Promenade is very conveniently located on the beachfront (Goubert Avenue). Many key tourist attractions like Sri Aurobindo ashram, Ganesha temple, Puducherry museum, French war memorial, old lighthouse etc. are all within walking distance. There are many eating and shopping options within short walking distance from the hotel. Taxis and auto rickshaws are easily available for slightly faraway attractions like Auroville. Service and food at the hotel is excellent and staff go out of the way to help the guests. Facility is a bit old though and it shows in the quality of fittings and furniture. This needs attention from hotel management. All in all, it was a very nice stay at The Promenade.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

shailen

Liked: Staff & service
Great location. Hotel is in the front of the beach and easy access to Sri Aurobindo ashram. Staff are really good and as soon as you request for something and it gets done. Welcoming guests was good. Room was not so great although they say hotel maintains heritage but hotel room requiring updating. Room facing street food at the back is quite noisy and smelly and can't keep windows open. We had few other issues for e.g. there was no locker in the room, balcony was broken and unsafe. Next day they changed our room facing sea and it was much better but because there was parade going on hence seaside view was not possible. Breakfast options were quite good. Hotel is quite pricy
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

4/10 Poor

Radhica

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The food here was excellent. And although the staff was kind and friendly, the majority of them did not speak english which created miscommunication and slow service. I think the staff needs more support from upper management. The staff we greatly appreciated are Asing (restaurant), Kalai (Laundry/room), Asis (Email correspondence), and Praneetha (spa). We were on the second floor room 22 and 23. Both rooms had mold and we also found cockroaches in our bathrooms at night. Our mattress in room 22 was also terrible. Big disappointment.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Kottarappat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall condition is good! Access to the beach was an added attraction. Lack of parking is a handicap!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ganesh

Liked: Staff & service
Too expensive and poor service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great relaxing sray

Great location and wonderful staff. The morning sea next to the hotel makes it fascinating stay. Enjoy the true French feel in this Hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice Location - Highly Recommended

Really nice place - very clean and great location on the promenade. I would recommend highly.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

2/10 Terrible

Sayed

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Not worth

This was one of my worst experiences that I’ve had. For a hotel that was priced higher than everything else and on the beach I expected more quality. First, the buffet breakfast had cockroaches walking around in the food
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Marie Hella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice, spacious rooms, with complimentary new bottles of water everyday. Friendly staff. Beautiful rooftop terrace.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jayant

Liked: Staff & service
Amazing location & impeccable service. Hotel refurbishment overdue...
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

sunanda

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not worth the price!

The Promenade Hotel location is perfect as it is right on the promenade in the French Quarters. The hotel is 15 years old and is very dated and needs some serious renovations, considering their room rates. Amenities were of very poor quality and i had to ask for the hand towels to be replaced as they had black marks on them. The other issue is the noise factor as a result of the proximity to the promenade which goes on till very late at night. On the other hand, the staff is excellent, attentive and very helpful. On the whole a bit pricey for the quality of the property. I would not stay there again or recommend it to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020