Villa Helena

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 8.3
Rated very good

Free Wifi

10

About this property

Historic Setting: Villa Helena in Puducherry is housed in a historic building, offering a unique and charming atmosphere. The property features a sun terrace, lush garden, and a romantic restaurant. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms include air-conditioning, private bathrooms with garden views, and modern amenities such as free WiFi, soundproofing, and work desks. Additional facilities include a terrace, outdoor furniture, and a seating area. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves French, Mediterranean, and European cuisines with vegetarian options. Guests can enjoy lunch and dinner in a welcoming ambiance. Prime Location: Located less than 0.6 mi from Promenade Beach and near attractions like Sri Aurobindo Ashram and Pondicherry Railway Station. Puducherry Airport is 3.1 mi away. Guests appreciate the garden, convenient location, and attentive staff.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Restaurant
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Terrace
  • Bar

Property highlights

Located in the real heart of Pondicherry, this property has an excellent location score of 9.5!

Breakfast Info

Continental

Availability

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Guest reviews

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See what guests loved the most:

Alexandra
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Villa Helena has a lovely vibe to it! Good location. Note Promenade beach is close by however, you can't swim there. Too dangerous. Really happy with our stay. The decor is great. Very comfortable. Definitely would stay again.”
Nadine
United States United States
“Very quaint old colonial mansion right in the center of White Town. Great breakfast and very spacious room.”
Donna
Canada Canada
“Overall an excellent stay. Lovely villa, charming open air space with an excellent restaurant. Great staff.”
Lavenia
Malaysia Malaysia
“Loved the hospitality of all their staff, Suda, Ramu, Steve & the ladies - so helpful & polite. Villa location was also ideal, easy to walk around to all nearby eateries & the promenade”
Narendrakumar
India India
“The location is very good, and the property is well-maintained. The staff is very supportive, friendly, and helpful. Overall, I had a pleasant experience and would definitely recommend this property.”
Benjamin
France France
“I absolutely recommend visiting Villa Helena. Very authentic Pondicherry charm.”
Clementine
France France
“Another great stay at Villa Helena, every time I come back to India I look forward to coming back to stay in this beautiful guesthouse.”
Emily
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Villa Helena was such a good find. It has that effortless, slightly faded French charm that Pondicherry does so well. The biggest thing for me was how easy everything felt. The staff were lovely, and nothing ever felt like a hassle. It just...”
Judith
Belgium Belgium
“Very nice hotel in a great location in the White Town neighborhood—perfect for exploring the city. The rooms are comfortable and spotlessly clean, and the breakfast is generous with plenty of options.”
Meghna
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“It’s very heritage style with the veranda and courtyard. As well as the rooms - super vintage and beautiful - but still simple!”

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    French • Mediterranean • European
  • Open for
    Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian

Amenities of Villa Helena

Great facilities! Review score, 8

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Restaurant
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Terrace
  • Bar

House rules

Villa Helena takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 1:00 PM
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 years
Crib upon request
Free
2 years old
Crib upon request
Free
Extra bed upon request
Rs. 1,000 per child, per night
3 - 17 years
Extra bed upon request
Rs. 1,000 per child, per night

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All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

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