Arulmigu Manakula Vinayagar Temple - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Sri Aurobindo Ashram - 2 min walk - 0.3 km
Government Place - 2 min walk - 0.3 km
Pondicherry Promenade Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Pondicherry Lighthouse - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
Getting around
Pondicherry (PNY) - 22 min drive
Chennai International Airport (MAA) - 178 min drive
Pondicherry-Puducherry Station - 18 min walk
Pondicherry Villiyanur Station - 26 min drive
Varakalpattu Station - 38 min drive
Restaurants
Sri Aurobindo Ashram - 2 min walk
Adyar Ananda Bhavan - 1 min walk
Hot Breads - 2 min walk
KBS Kofi Bar (Beach Branch) - 3 min walk
Bay of Buddha - 4 min walk
About this property
Hotel du Parc
Hotel du Parc is a great choice for a stay in Puducherry. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out la maree, one of 2 restaurants, which serves seafood.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
10 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:30 AM
Special check-in instructions
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
To register at this property, guests who are Indian citizens must provide a valid photo identity card issued by the Government of India; travelers who are not citizens of India must present a valid passport and visa.
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast each morning 8:00 AM–10 AM
2 restaurants
Coffee shop
Room service (limited hours)
What to do
Beach nearby
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Facilities
Built in 1865
Terrace
Room amenities
Be entertained
LCD television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Sleep well
Premium bedding
What to enjoy
Individually decorated
Freshen up
Bidet
Free toiletries
Towels
Stay connected
Free newspapers
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
Special features
Dining
La maree - This fine-dining restaurant specializes in seafood.
Awards and affiliations
The property is a member of Heritage Hotels of India.
Fees & policies
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Also known as
du Parc Pondicherry
Hotel du Parc Pondicherry
Hotel Parc Pondicherry
Parc Pondicherry
Hotel du Parc Hotel
Hotel du Parc Puducherry
Hotel du Parc Hotel Puducherry
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Hotel du Parc?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel du Parc?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel du Parc?
Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:30 AM.
Are there restaurants at or near Hotel du Parc?
Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants, featuring seafood.
What's the area around Hotel du Parc like?
Hotel du Parc is located near Pondicherry Promenade Beach in White Town, a short 1-minute walk from Arulmigu Manakula Vinayagar Temple and 2 minutes' walk from Sri Aurobindo Ashram.
Reviews
8.4
Very Good
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8.4/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
6.0/10
Amenities
7.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
2/10 Poor
Jan 2, 2020
Terrible stay for family
We booked for 2 days but checked out within a day.
The rooms were smelly. The room phone were not working. The reception was very rude and unprofessional.
Verified traveler
2-night family trip
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6/10 Good
Dec 20, 2019
Great location, walking distance to most places of interest. Two blocks from the Promenade.
Verified traveler
3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 13, 2019
It's location is perfect.
The breakfast is really good. South Indian b/fast was excellent. Highly recommend.
Verified traveler
2-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 4, 2019
It's a wonderful heritage property in Pondicherry situated around a quiet courtyard with mango trees. The rooms are comfortable and well maintained, and its the staff that makes the experience excellent!
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2-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 1, 2019
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1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good
Mar 19, 2019
Close to Aurobindo Ashram and beach. No a/C in front room. Small toilet.
Verified traveler
2-night family trip
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8/10 Very Good
Jan 14, 2019
Small quiet hotel in great location for Old Puducherry. Comfortable room, helpful staff.
Stevie
Stevie, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 19, 2018
Nice place to stay with good service and excellent room
Sakthi
Sakthi, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good
Sep 24, 2018
Friendly hotel
Nice location
Good service
Good breakfast
MARTIAL
MARTIAL, 8-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 29, 2018
Boutique hotel with great staff
Great hotel with lots of character. Don’t expect a modern five star place but it was very clean and comfortable. WiFi worked. Shower was good. Furniture and decor was tasteful and in character. All staff were friendly and helpful.
The accepted credit cards.
The hotel is near the beach, the museum and a remarkable temple. Shopping streets are within walking distance. The botanical gardens are about a 30 minute walk.
The food in the restaurant is tasty but breakfast was limited in choice but still sufficient.
I would stay here again.
David
David, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good
Jan 18, 2018
Great location; hotel is a bit tired and unclean
Nice host; perfect location - close to the ashram and every other tourists spots. The bed was uncomfortable but if your stay is for a day or two, it’s fine. Hotel needs some improvement.
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1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 15, 2017
Pleasant Place to stay
We had a very good feeling the moment we entered the hotel. The place is good and the rooms are comfortable.Very "Happy to help" staff made our stay very memorable.
NARENDRA
NARENDRA, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Nov 5, 2017
Nice small hotel close to beach
Clean and good small hotel. Many spots of tourist attractions are closeby. Market is adjacent, so is the Rajbhavan.
Hotel staff are all gentle and caring.
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3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 22, 2017
Good location, close to clean beach, friendly and cooperative staff, highly recommended
SHREEDEVI
SHREEDEVI, 2-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very Good
Feb 14, 2017
Charming hotel in great location, but shabby
Hotel du Parc is located on the junction of the French and Tamil quarters. Very lively and convenient for shopping and for main tourist sites. Inside the walls the hotel is calm and restful.unfortunately, the fabric and fittings are shabby, and really need an upgrade, although everything is clean and works properly.
James
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Feb 21, 2016
We enjoyed our stay here. We were comfortable and appreciated the hotel's proximity to the Ganesh temple and the market but felt that it was a little overpriced.
Kgee
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 26, 2016
Heritage with a heart
The hotel has an excellent location, positioned partly in the French quarter and just a stride away from the Indian part of Pondy, so you really feel immersed in the life of the city. It's a comfortable place to stay with a good restaurant but it is the service which sets this apart from all the other hotels. They simply couldn't do enough to make us feel warm and welcome - oh and it was my birthday and they bought me a bouquet of flowers. Nobody's made such a fuss of me for years. I departed leaving a top I'd bought from Auroville so they couriered it over to the hotel where I was staying a few days later. I am full of praise for the subtle charms of Hotel Du Parc. it isn't as 'boutique' as some of the more westernised hotels here but it's lovely, charming and you can cross the road and be blessed by an elephant at the Ganesha temple.
JR
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8/10 Very Good
Jan 20, 2016
Lovely hotel...but
This is a really cute hotel in a great location. It is old and I had a cold so there was some discomfort. The bathroom was dank and smelled a little moldy.
The restaurant was fine and the entire staff nice.
Verified traveler
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 11, 2015
sharath
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8/10 Very Good
Oct 1, 2015
Vignesh
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 16, 2015
A sweet little hotel located centrally
If you are looking for a less crowded, quaint little heritage hotel which is located close to almost all places of interest du Parc is the one. The complimentary breakfast is good enough; not lavish. And the dishes they serve from their restaurant are top notch. They also get you a reservation if you want to try out another place to dine. Hotel salguru right across the road serves good south Indian food. Please do try their ghee idli.Du Parc staff were extremely cordial and helpful and would go out of the way to provide any assistance they can. Vehicle rental is available close by. There's a flea market just outside the hotel gate!!Go for this place if you want a calm, interrupted which is still not-so-expensive. Yeah sure it does lack a swimming pool but you can take a dip close by if you are willing to pay-the front desk will guide you.
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8/10 Very Good
Jul 13, 2015
Not your luxury hotel
location is great. this is a quaint little hotel. breakfast was a bit skimpy and service left a bit to be desired. the bed was not very comfortable, but then again, I was paying for the location.
Prashant
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 11, 2015
value for money in pondicherry!
An absolutely beautiful holiday. The location is excellent. Walking distance from every place. The staff courteous. The hotel rooms are quaint yet comfortable. An amazing place..very easy on the pocket
preeti
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 16, 2015
Great Hotel
Charming hotel, extremely well localed (walking distance to the sea, a Park and many restaurants and café).
Very nice rooms and great terrrace.
The only négative point si the breakfast which is more than basic but They are many great places near the hotel where you can Have a brunch.
hortense
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 25, 2015
lovely boutique hotel..well located
Good cozy place with good location..in french colony and on fringes of grand bazaar and shopping area
.temple...so becomes hub and accessible...
Cute plaxe..helpful staff..breakfast was OK though..and it's not that important..
They served a lot but not the tastiest or freshest as compared to other bigger hotels..yet. o complaints...everything else made up