The 10 best hotels in Auroville, India

September 5, 2022 Tonie Szymanski

Discover the best hotels in Auroville, Viluppuram District, Tamil Nadu including Mapple Leaf Beach Resort, Le Apex, Paradisestay Auro Jungle Resort, Auro Farms, Gaia's Garden Guest House, Isai Ambalam Guest House, Green's Guesthouse, Olive de Villa, Sharnga Guest House, Auromode Apartments.
Restaurants in Auroville

1. Mapple Leaf Beach Resort

East Coast Road 45 Serenity Beach, Auroville 605101 India
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3.5 based on 2 reviews

Mapple Leaf Beach Resort

Mapple Leaf Beach Resort is an excellent choice for travelers visiting Auroville, offering many helpful amenities designed to enhance your stay. While staying at Mapple Leaf Beach Resort, visitors can check out Auroville (1.7 mi), which is a popular Auroville attraction. Guest rooms offer amenities such as air conditioning, and guests can go online with free wifi offered by the small hotel. Mapple Leaf Beach Resort features a 24 hour front desk, room service, and shops, to help make your stay more enjoyable. The property also boasts a pool and an on-site restaurant. If you are driving to Mapple Leaf Beach Resort, free parking is available. While in Auroville, you may want to check out some of the restaurants that are a short walk away from Mapple Leaf Beach Resort, including Cafe restaurant Le 2008 (1.2 mi) and The Full Moon Pizzeria (1.1 mi). If you’re looking for things to do, you can check out Svaram (1.1 mi), which is a popular attraction amongst tourists, and it is within walking distance. Enjoy your stay in Auroville!

Crowded beach

Reviewed By Kristine_dancer

The only reason to stay there is if you want to surf or swim in the sea. Swimming on your own in the sea may be dangerous unless you booked a professional swimcoach such as Auroswim. All in all, I expected a bit quieter atmosphere.

2. Le Apex

Periyamudaliyar Chavadi, Auroville Main Road, Auroville 605104 India
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5 based on 1 reviews

Le Apex

Le Apex

Reviewed By danyocare

Nice, neat and clean rooms, friendly staffs, worthable tariff enjoyed all stay days... , Nice atmosphere colourful restaurant with tune music feel dance..., A place with no longer distance for site seeing... Fulfilled with Lé Apex

3. Paradisestay Auro Jungle Resort

Auroville Road C/O Zakti Eco Farm, 2nd, Left of Dhana Community Check Post, Auroville 605101 India
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3.5 based on 4 reviews

Paradisestay Auro Jungle Resort

also called Paradise Auro Jungle Resort. Utterly hopeless. Not ideal for families. Not ideal for anyone who is sensible!

Reviewed By avcalvin

Booked via booking.com. Checked in there for a two night stay recently. But left in a couple of hours after getting a full re-fund. Not an ideal place for families. Pretty shoddy place. nearly none of the facilities listed in booking.com is available. Basic stuff like a dustbin, bathroom towels. TV and AC remotes were not available. Stinky bathroom too. The day we checked in it had a lot of drunks loitering around and in the pool. One tired to get into our room! One was walking around buck naked! Do not go to this place unless you are on a shoestring budget, enjoy the company of drunk people and and don't mind putting up with all the in-conveniences.

4. Auro Farms

271/- Old Auroville Road Chinna Kottakuppam, Auroville 605104 India
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5 based on 1 reviews

Auro Farms

Situatedin Auroville, Auro Farms has a garden, shared lounge, private beach area, and free WiFi. This 2-star hotel offers room service and an ATM.Situated in Auroville, Auro Farms has a garden, shared lounge, private beach area, and free WiFi. This 2-star hotel offers room service and an ATM.

Memories of Pondicherry

Reviewed By kirubas2016

A cool refreshing Ambience well spacious resort for all type of accommodation. Makes us more enthusiastic situation with friendly service makes all need fulfilled I enjoyed very in life nice memories.

5. Gaia's Garden Guest House

Auroville Rd, Auroville 605101 India
Excellent
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4.5 based on 71 reviews

Gaia's Garden Guest House

Looking for a place to stay in Auroville? Then look no further than Gaia's Garden Guest House, a family-friendly guest house that brings the best of Auroville to your doorstep. Rooms at Gaia's Garden Guest House offer a kitchenette and air conditioning providing exceptional comfort and convenience, and guests can go online with free wifi. If you are driving to Gaia's Garden Guest House, free parking is available. For those interested in checking out Matrimandir (2.8 mi) while visiting Auroville, Gaia's Garden Guest House is a short distance away. Travelers looking to enjoy some falafel can head to Well Cafe. Otherwise, you may want to check out a sushi restaurant such as Sakura Sushi. If you are interested in exploring Auroville, check out a canyon, such as Sadhana Forest - Auroville. We’re sure you’ll enjoy your stay at Gaia's Garden Guest House as you experience everything Auroville has to offer.

Powerless in Pondicherry

Reviewed By annesI7154JZ

The garden was lovely and the room spacious. Unfortunately the power went out at night and the generator had run out of fuel. No fan, no a/c. It would have been bearable in winter but in May it was terrible. The hotel was not very apologetic. They were more concerned with our registration docs, which they messed up.

6. Isai Ambalam Guest House

Auroville 605101 India
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5 based on 20 reviews

Isai Ambalam Guest House

Beautiful, clean, and charming! We are an official Auroville affiliated guest house close to the centre. We provide a restful environment for guest on vacation or travel.

Basic budget guesthouse inside Auroville

Reviewed By JoyjeetM

It's a very basic budget guest house in the middle of jungle and very difficult to reach or commute without own vehicle. We almost got lost at night while returning. We stayed in Saffron room, it was big, neat and clean with AC bathroom hot water King bed cupboard sofa a small garden with table chair, a small kitchen which is shared with another two rooms. They provided towels but no soap shampoo etc were provided. Behatar is very basic bread butter Omelette banana but after eating you'll have to wash your own plates cups etc. Even if you cook anything or used any utensils you'll have to wash them yourself. The place is peaceful and quiet. I expected better facilities and service for the price paid.

7. Green's Guesthouse

180/2 Auroville Main Road Edaiyanchavadi, Auroville 605101 India
Excellent
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4 based on 58 reviews

Green's Guesthouse

The green colored guesthouse is wonderful; centrally located, distance close to the main road and walking distance the visitor center and Matri Mandir in Auroville. The rooms are very clean in good condition. The staff is very friendly and the kitchen served special healthy yogi-like vegetarian food-almost gluten-free and vegan - yummy!

Couple trip

Reviewed By souravg826

Nice place and ambience. Room size was little small but other than everything was good. Very near to matrimandir and even the restaurant food was good. They also provide room service and also have swimming pool. They have trees planted all around

8. Olive de Villa

Auroville Main Road, Auroville 605101 India
Excellent
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4 based on 116 reviews

Olive de Villa

Auroville, the experimental township of global peace and unity, has a vibe of its own - green, breezy and quiet. This little township located to the far end of Pondicherry also has a beach of its own, often less crowded by the tourist rush. Nestled in the heart of Auroville, just 5 km from the beach, lies this exclusive resort - a perfect place perfect for those travelling with their close-knit groups. Emerald lawns speckled with flowerets of cheerful hues, canopies made by the towering trees, the dainty sit-outs in the gardens - these little nuances of beauty would sweep you off your feet at first sight. Your dwellings come appointed with all modern comforts - cushioned beds, fine upholstery and essential furnishings. Swathed in natural lights, and done in subtle decor, these rooms sports the breezy vibes of Pondicherry. Balconies look out to the breathtaking greens, and the living room is the perfect place to cozy up with your loved ones and engage in conversations. The rooms, essentially non-smoking, has all needed amenities including a minibar - just the thing you needed when in this laid back town. The beautifully landscaped garden is a serene place for those who loves quiet mornings, who likes to take some time of their own, indulge in a walk, some yoga or meditation. All the other things of luxury, that you need to make your holiday a complete one are available here - a hot tub, a fitness center, massages, and a steam room. The sumptuous buffet breakfast is a special treat, and other times of the day, you can order in North Indian and South Indian food. And in case you want to try out the exclusive range of fare that Pondicherry is famous for, there are numerous eateries just outside the Auroville gate. The places close to the villa are the Matri Mandir, Sri Aurobindo Ashram, and the beach. And if you want to venture out and explore the beautiful yellow toned town, you could rent a car from the resort, and drive around the streets of Pondicherry. Get the chance to witness a township that is a world of its own, create memories for a lifetime.

Great place

Reviewed By MrTravellerG

Second time we've stayed here. Very friendly staff, very tranquil and relaxing place. Great swimming pool. Breakfast is a bit basic, and usually only Indian breakfast of idly's etc. It's also in a great area just outside Auroville itself and about 15 minutes by tuk-tuk to Pondicherry. There's even a cash point now pretty much next door, when there never used to be, plenty of places to eat and Jeffi - the best place to eat in the whole area - is only a few doors down. Great value for money.

9. Sharnga Guest House

Bommayapalayam, Auroville 605101 India
Excellent
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4 based on 37 reviews

Sharnga Guest House

Sharnga Guest House is located in Sharnga community, one of the 150 settlements in Auroville. Sharnga community was started by Claude and Bernard on a barren land in 1976, first as a farm then as a stud farm having up to 40 horses. In 1992, when it was time to evolve and change once again, the horse sheds were transformed into rooms to welcome new comers into Auroville and guests as a co project of Bernard and Sigrid. Slowly Sharnga Guest House grew into a full-fledged Guest House it is today. The farm also grew into a residential community with each new resident their own work and activity. Sharnga is a “forest” guest house under big trees and in the middle of a lush, green, natural garden. Birds, butterflies, fish, horses, dogs, bugs, also share this environment with us humans. As most animals and insects are shy and seasonal one does not always see or meet them, but if you are quiet and lucky, you might be privileged enough to meet one or more of our co-habitants.

Must go just for serenity - poor customer service, facilities

Reviewed By ruparajgo

I spent 2 nights in Sharnga and this is my honest review. The place is far from the city and in a remote location. It is close to Auroville Main Road and Matrimandir but commute is not easy unless you have a car or comfortable riding a cycle. Knowing the route is a must! Maps misguide you. There is no way to book a cab or auto. The staff in the guest house also are not that helpful. The place looks green and serene - can be exciting for someone who wants a foresty ambience, can be overwhelming for someone who is not used to such an ambience. The guest house rooms are cosy, comfortable and have a good vibe. Breakfast served is decent. No lunch or dinner options. Only black tea and coffee and a kettle available in the common area. If you need more, you have to make arrangements. Swiggy delivery available but may charge extra. Cons There is only one person managing the administrative tasks. The two people managing are helpful and attend to your requests but overall maintenance is an issue. The bathrooms are not that well maintained. There are transparent windows in the rooms and there is always the fear of someone peeking in. Hot water takes some time to come. My room lock wasnt working properly and I had to shuttle between rooms till that was fixed Repeated follow ups had to be done and even when they said it got fixed, it wasnt - there is no attention to detail Random people switch off mains and geyser and you are left wondering if it is a power cut or something wrong The place gets really dark after 6 pm and it is so desolate that you will feel as if you are the only one in the guest house (if you are a solo traveller) The owners are rude and indifferent to some and super friendly to others There is no guidance, assistance Overall the people arent that welcoming, the place has a great vibe though You will be okay if you are super independent and can manage things on your own Also note this is not a resort or a party friendly place!

10. Auromode Apartments

Auroshilpam, Auroville 605101 India
Excellent
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4 based on 34 reviews

Auromode Apartments

Fully furnished one and two bedroom serviced apartments for daily, weekly or monthly rent in the centre of Auroville International Township. 4 studios with air condition. Pure drinking water, solar water heaters, free WiFi, 24 hr power supply, free parking, beautiful garden, in front of Revelation Forest.

Peaceful stay

Reviewed By Srinath123

Stayed here for a couple of days while in Auroville for the marathon. The location obviously, as mentioned by others, is beautiful, serene and peaceful. Far from the city noises, this is truly a place to relax. The front office assistant, Anita, was quite helpful in getting us settled. The room we had was basic but with a kitchen. The WIFI though was surprisingly good. No good mobile service(except vodafone) and no TV, which were very welcome. We had a nice stay here and would like to come back again

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