Self-Catering Accommodations in Auroville

The Truth About HostelExp in Auroville… (From Someone Who Stayed Over a Week) I booked HostelExp for just one night but ended up staying over a week. It’s one of those places that’s easy to settle into—comfortable, quiet, and thoughtfully run 🌿🛖. The yoga shala was a real highlight 🌳🧘‍♂️. It’s clean, peaceful, and felt like a great place to start each day. The whole property is well-maintained, and you can tell there’s real care behind the scenes. Everything from the rooms to the common spaces had a calm, intentional vibe 🍃. What I appreciated most was the balance between community and personal space 🍂🪷. There were always friendly people around, but it never felt busy or overwhelming. I could join in or take time for myself, and both felt equally supported. Nitish was really helpful before I even arrived, sending clear directions and making the whole process simple 🛤️. Once I got there, he made sure I felt welcome. Lucky, who helps take care of the space, was kind and friendly too 🌼🙂. For what’s offered, the price is very fair 🍀. If you’re heading to Auroville and looking for a quiet, conscious place to stay, HostelExp is a great choice. I’d definitely come back 🌺✨.

Ayyappan was very warm and made our stay very good 👍😊. The home made food really good. In one sentence. It was awesome 💯

We had an excellent stay at Lotus garden guesthouse. Monish was our main contact, and he reached out in advance to coordinate details about our stay. Monish was very responsive throughout our stay and helped us get transport (auto) to different places which was very helpful. In addition, when we decided to eat in our room, Monish coordinated with a nearby restaurant to get food delivered, so we could avoid late night travel without a car. Recommend this to other travelers wanting to explore auroville

Near Auroville and the serene beach, it was a truly pleasant experience filled with tranquility. The highlight was the night campfire—a magical moment to connect and enjoy with new faces under the starlit sky with music. The staff is kind and friendly. Best place to stay as a solo traveller.

Working person friendly to nice response so good My family's very happy so thanks for Chandru 💗

Room facilities good ..Access to property is bad...Ok

We made camp fire and enjoyed lot of things . everyone was happy and chilling at night with full of joy .and also everyone was singing a song and also dance .this experience is made moment of my life..

Good ambience. Nice clean place.

Located in a great atmosphere filled with lush greenery... One of the best properties I've ever been to

Nanda Gokula offers a wonderful stay with ample space and a peaceful ambiance. The property is well-maintained and impeccably clean, making it a comfortable retreat. The host is incredibly helpful and responsible, ensuring a seamless experience. Surrounded by lush greenery, plants, and flowers, the homestay provides a serene and tranquil environment. It was a delightful stay, and I highly recommend Nanda Gokula for anyone seeking relaxation in nature.

I loved the pool and courts. The staff was very helpful. The breakfast was tasty. And there were cute dogs.

Everything about the place is amazing.

The place was so clean, and calm. It was a peaceful stay.

Surrounding of the property is very peaceful and calm, nice place to visit with family, 24hours cleaning service and maintenance, just walking distance to reach main road, we enjoyed a lot, thank you for the stay

Good location good swimming pool good place room is very nice