Villa Shanti By Villavi - Pondicherry

Boutique heritage hotel for foodies in Pondicherry's White Town, 3 minutes from Promenade Beach

Culinary Experiences

Villa Shanti By Villavi Pondicherry operates an in-house restaurant that serves Indian and Continental dishes and offers outdoor dining on the patio. The café bar provides snacks inspired by Indian street food, along with local snacks, sandwiches, and cocktails. Guests can enjoy a focus on local and seasonal ingredients in menus, with signature dishes such as the lamb pasta and coq au vin highlighted in guest reviews.

Accommodations

The villa offers spacious air-conditioned rooms that blend modern and colonial styles, fitted with wooden furnishings including a wardrobe and seating area. Each room includes a personal safe, a satellite TV, and a minibar, with en suite bathrooms featuring shower facilities. Room types available include Standard Double Room and Deluxe Double Room, with some rooms noted for privacy, such as Room 12 behind a palm tree.

Wellness & Spa

The hotel's Well Being Hut provides personalized wellness services including foot massage, full body massage, head massage, neck massage, and spa treatments. Yoga classes are available for guests seeking relaxation and rejuvenation. The property also offers bicycle rental for exploring the area at leisure.

Location

Villa Shanti is located in the old French town along Suffren Street, just a 3-minute walk from the famous Promenade Beach. Within 100 metres from the nearest Old Church, the hotel is also a 10-minute walk from Alliance Francaise and the Sunday Market. Major attractions such as Pondicherry Museum and Dupleix Park are easily accessible from this central location.

Services & Amenities

The hotel operates a 24-hour front desk with concierge service, express check-in/check-out, and luggage storage. Guests can arrange airport transfer and shuttle services at additional charge, with free parking available in the vicinity. Additional services include dry cleaning, ironing service, laundry, and a tour desk that assists with travel bookings.

• Culinary: In-house restaurant serving Indian & Continental dishes and café bar with Indian street food snacks
• Wellness: Well Being Hut offering massages, spa treatments, and yoga classes
• Location: 3-minute walk from Promenade Beach in the old French town
• Rooms: Spacious air-conditioned rooms with modern colonial decor, personal safe, satellite TV, and minibar
• Services: 24-hour front desk, concierge, luggage storage, airport shuttle, and free parking nearby
• Room types: Standard Double Room and Deluxe Double Room available