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Located within 1.7 km of Auroville Beach and 8.1 km of Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Gaia's Garden Guest House provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Auroville. The property features garden and inner courtyard views, and is 8.1 km from Manakula Vinayagar Temple. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi, free private parking and an electric vehicle charging station.

We had a fabulous stay at Gaia's Garden. The staff were so friendly and helpful, the rooms and grounds were beautiful and clean and the location was so peaceful yet convenient to everything. I highly recommend staying here.

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9
Superb
166 reviews
Price from
£27
per night

MOA Auroville pondicherry, a property with a garden, is set in Auroville, 2.6 km from Serenity Beach, 6.1 km from Sri Aurobindo Ashram, as well as 6.2 km from Manakula Vinayagar Temple. The air-conditioned accommodation is 700 metres from Auroville Beach, and guests can benefit from private parking available on site and free WiFi. Botanical Garden is 7.4 km away and Pondicherry Railway Station is 7.6 km from the homestay.

I recently stayed at the MOA and I loved it! MOA is a haven to all backpackers looking for a great community experience. Extremely friendly hosts, wholesome vibe. Will definitely be going back again!

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9.8
Exceptional
8 reviews
Price from
£4
per night

Located in Auroville, within 12 km of Sri Aurobindo Ashram and 12 km of Manakula Vinayagar Temple, Nebula Nest Cafe & Hostel provides accommodation with a garden and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is around 12 km from Pondicherry Museum, 12 km from Bharathi Park and 15 km from Botanical Garden. The guest house features family rooms.

The people are friendly! Food is very good!

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9.2
Superb
56 reviews
Price from
£4
per night

Set in Auroville, 500 metres from Auroville Beach and 2.6 km from Serenity Beach, L' Aurelia Villa - Auroville beach offers a garden and air conditioning. This guest house offers free private parking, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 7 km from Sri Aurobindo Ashram.

Great ambient! The place is in such a quiet location than you can hear the crickets 😁

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9.2
Superb
17 reviews
Price from
£23
per night

Offering quiet street views, Le Apex is an accommodation located in Auroville, 2.5 km from Serenity Beach and 6.3 km from Sri Aurobindo Ashram. It is set 600 metres from Auroville Beach and provides full-day security. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk and parking on-site.

Anish is super helpful. I arrived and he organised a scootie for me straight away at a good rate. Rooms are clean comfortable

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9.2
Superb
10 reviews
Price from
£18
per night

Featuring a garden and views of garden, Lotus Garden - Near Matrimandir Center Auroville is a recently renovated guest house located in Auroville, 10 km from Sri Aurobindo Ashram. Boasting a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with an outdoor fireplace. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi, free private parking and an electric vehicle charging station.

I was surprised how good organized everything was.

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8.3
Very good
128 reviews
Price from
£14
per night

Located within 14 km of Sri Aurobindo Ashram and 14 km of Botanical Garden, Les Boganveillea Heritage Guest House provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Auroville. Private parking is available on site at this recently renovated property. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, full-day security and currency exchange for guests.

Very clean and neat especially the bathroom was very clean. Staff was very courteous .

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8.8
Fabulous
59 reviews
Price from
£13
per night

Offering a garden and garden view, The Canopy Guest House is located in Auroville, 1.3 km from Auroville Beach and 7.6 km from Sri Aurobindo Ashram. This guest house provides free private parking and a 24-hour front desk. The accommodation features a shuttle service, while a bicycle rental service is also available.

Located on the old auroville road. This place has a dreamy setup! Loved the ambience, staff and the room. Spotless property with such pretty surrondings. A must-visit!

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8.9
Fabulous
39 reviews
Price from
£24
per night

Featuring sea views, RAINBOW RESIDENCY ECR offers accommodation with balcony, around 300 metres from Auroville Beach. This beachfront property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, a shared kitchen and organising tours for guests.

Really lovely staff, very helpful. Great location and nice clean rooms. Nice rooftop you can relax on with tables and chairs. The cafe attached is very good, we have already booked our next stay.

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8.3
Very good
86 reviews
Price from
£17
per night

Located just 14 km from Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Hera at Blissful Haven-near to Aurovile Matrimandir offers accommodation in Auroville with access to a garden, a shared lounge, as well as a lift. It is set 14 km from Botanical Garden and features a shared kitchen. The homestay provides rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi.

The location, owner and the staffs

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8
Very good
7 reviews
Price from
£37
per night

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  • Gaia's Garden Guest House
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 166 reviews

    Located within 1.7 km of Auroville Beach and 8.1 km of Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Gaia's Garden Guest House provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Auroville.

    Good guest house with greeny surrounding worth the pay

  • Lotus Garden - Near Matrimandir Center Auroville
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 128 reviews

    Featuring a garden and views of garden, Lotus Garden - Near Matrimandir Center Auroville is a recently renovated guest house located in Auroville, 10 km from Sri Aurobindo Ashram.

    I was surprised how good organized everything was.

  • Les Boganveillea Heritage Guest House
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 59 reviews

    Located within 14 km of Sri Aurobindo Ashram and 14 km of Botanical Garden, Les Boganveillea Heritage Guest House provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Auroville.

    It was the best place to stay and the host was so helpful

  • RAINBOW RESIDENCY ECR
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 86 reviews

    Featuring sea views, RAINBOW RESIDENCY ECR offers accommodation with balcony, around 300 metres from Auroville Beach.

    Breakfast was really good. Location is also excellent

  • Sun Farm House
    Breakfast options
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 59 reviews

    Situated within 10 km of Sri Aurobindo Ashram and 10 km of Manakula Vinayagar Temple, Sun Farm House provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Auroville.

    Loved the stay, cleanliness, calm and happy people around.

  • Bhuthaa cottage stay

    Set within 2.4 km of Auroville Beach and 8.8 km of Sri Aurobindo Ashram in Auroville, Bhuthaa cottage stay offers accommodation with seating area.

  • Paradise Vana Vilasa Homestay with Swimming pool
    6.7
    Scored 6.7
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 20 reviews

    Featuring garden views, Paradise Vana Vilasa Homestay with Swimming pool features accommodation with balcony, around 9.3 km from Sri Aurobindo Ashram.

  • Wind chimes
    Breakfast options
    6.6
    Scored 6.6
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 10 reviews

    Offering quiet street views, Wind chimes is an accommodation located in Auroville, 200 metres from Auroville Beach and 2.5 km from Serenity Beach.

Save money on homestays in Auroville – budget options available!

  • peace Aura ( villa Mal's) near auroville

    Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony, peace Aura ( villa Mal's) near auroville is situated in Auroville. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi.

  • Hera at Blissful Haven-near to Aurovile Matrimandir
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 7 reviews

    Located just 14 km from Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Hera at Blissful Haven-near to Aurovile Matrimandir offers accommodation in Auroville with access to a garden, a shared lounge, as well as a lift.

  • New Creation Guest House
    Budget options available
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 56 reviews

    New Creation Guest House, a property with a garden, is set in Auroville, 3 km from Auroville Beach, 8.1 km from Sri Aurobindo Ashram, as well as 8.1 km from Manakula Vinayagar Temple.

    Closs to Nature , Greenery , Calm . Auroville is awesome

  • The Annex, Isai Ambalam guest house
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 50 reviews

    Offering a garden and garden view, The Annex, Isai Ambalam guest house is located in Auroville, 14 km from Botanical Garden and 15 km from Manakula Vinayagar Temple.

    とても手入れが行き届き、清潔です。インテリアの趣味も良く、居心地は最高です。 スタッフの方々は全員、とても親身に、滞在をサポートしてくださいます。

  • Travellers Crib
    Budget options available

    Offering a garden and garden view, Travellers Crib is located in Auroville, 8.6 km from Sri Aurobindo Ashram and 8.7 km from Manakula Vinayagar Temple.

  • AURO GUEST HOUSE
    Budget options available
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 2 reviews

    Featuring a garden and views of garden, AURO GUEST HOUSE is a recently renovated guest house located in Auroville, 12 km from Sri Aurobindo Ashram.

  • Sol Rouge Private Pool Villa

    Set in Auroville, within 10 km of Sri Aurobindo Ashram and 9.2 km of Botanical Garden, Sol Rouge Private Pool Villa offers accommodation with a garden as well as free private parking for guests who...

  • Open house
    Budget options available
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1 review

    Situated in Auroville in the Tamil Nadu region, Open house features a balcony. 14 km from Botanical Garden and 14 km from Manakula Vinayagar Temple, the property offers a garden and a bar.

Great access to the city centre! Check these homestays in Auroville

  • Signature Stays Container rooms
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 2 reviews

    Set in Auroville and only 400 metres from Auroville Beach, Signature Stays Container rooms offers accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking.

  • MOA Auroville pondicherry
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 8 reviews

    MOA Auroville pondicherry, a property with a garden, is set in Auroville, 2.6 km from Serenity Beach, 6.1 km from Sri Aurobindo Ashram, as well as 6.2 km from Manakula Vinayagar Temple.

    The staff gone above and beyond my expectation. Services were truly excellent.

  • Nebula Nest Cafe & Hostel
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 56 reviews

    Located in Auroville, within 12 km of Sri Aurobindo Ashram and 12 km of Manakula Vinayagar Temple, Nebula Nest Cafe & Hostel provides accommodation with a garden and free WiFi as well as free private...

    Ambience Atmosphere Peace Friendly environment Homely food

  • Le Apex
    Central location
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 10 reviews

    Offering quiet street views, Le Apex is an accommodation located in Auroville, 2.5 km from Serenity Beach and 6.3 km from Sri Aurobindo Ashram.

    We received breakfast every morning. The room we had was spacious and with a lovely terrace.

  • L' Aurelia Villa - Auroville beach
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 17 reviews

    Set in Auroville, 500 metres from Auroville Beach and 2.6 km from Serenity Beach, L' Aurelia Villa - Auroville beach offers a garden and air conditioning.

    Great ambient! The place is in such a quiet location than you can hear the crickets 😁

  • The Canopy Guest House
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 39 reviews

    Offering a garden and garden view, The Canopy Guest House is located in Auroville, 1.3 km from Auroville Beach and 7.6 km from Sri Aurobindo Ashram.

    Very clean place, friendly staff, good on road location.

  • funk monk homestay
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 13 reviews

    Funk monk homestay, a property with a garden, is set in Auroville, 14 km from Botanical Garden, 15 km from Manakula Vinayagar Temple, as well as 15 km from Pondicherry Railway Station.

    Repas excellents et peu chers. Très bonne cuisine locale.

  • Beyond Community
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 89 reviews

    Beyond Community, a property with a garden, is located in Auroville, 9.1 km from Manakula Vinayagar Temple, 9.4 km from Pondicherry Museum, as well as 10 km from Bharathi Park.

    The place was inside the nature. Wonderful experience

  • Les Manguiers rooms
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 43 reviews

    Les Manguiers rooms, a property with a garden, is situated in Auroville, 2.6 km from Auroville Beach, 8.2 km from Sri Aurobindo Ashram, as well as 8.3 km from Manakula Vinayagar Temple.

    clean rooms , fresh air in corridors , friendly staff

  • Harmony
    Central location
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 68 reviews

    Offering a garden and inner courtyard view, Harmony is located in Auroville, 13 km from Sri Aurobindo Ashram and 12 km from Botanical Garden.

    The room was nice and cosy. The staffs were polite and gentle.

  • The Well Beach side guest house
    6.3
    Scored 6.3
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 31 reviews

    Located within 80 metres of Auroville Beach and 2.3 km of Serenity Beach, The Well Beach side guest house provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Auroville.

    Next to the beach, amazing ambience garden Friendly and helpful staff

  • Inaivu
    Central location

    Inaivu, a property with a garden, is located in Auroville, 16 km from Botanical Garden, 16 km from Manakula Vinayagar Temple, as well as 16 km from Pondicherry Railway Station.

  • BonGypsy Farm Huts

    Featuring garden views, BonGypsy Farm Huts offers accommodation with a garden and a balcony, around 16 km from Sri Aurobindo Ashram.

  • Elysium
    Central location

    Elysium, a property with a garden and barbecue facilities, is situated in Auroville, 9 km from Manakula Vinayagar Temple, 9.3 km from Pondicherry Museum, as well as 10 km from Bharathi Park.

  • Villa le Bonheur- farmstay

    Set 9.2 km from Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Villa le Bonheur- farmstay offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. 10 km from Pondicherry Museum and 10 km from Bharathi Park, the property...

  • The Heritage Hotel

    Set within 15 km of Sri Aurobindo Ashram and 14 km of Botanical Garden, The Heritage Hotel offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Auroville.

  • Paradise Breeze Way

    Located within 8.6 km of Sri Aurobindo Ashram and 8.7 km of Manakula Vinayagar Temple, Paradise Breeze Way provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Auroville.

  • Auro Stays
    Central location

    Auro Stays is situated in Auroville, 8.1 km from Botanical Garden, 8.7 km from Manakula Vinayagar Temple, and 8.8 km from Pondicherry Railway Station.

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Homestays that guests love in Auroville

  • Avg. price/night: £9.44
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 17 reviews
    The homestay was very close to the center of Auroville. Excellent and friendly host. Clean and beautiful housing.
    sankar
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £36.12
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 16 reviews
    It was a great little apartment by auroville beach with everything you need and a great host
    Ellen
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £23.81
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 7 reviews
    Amazing place Those who lace nature and peace it’s the best place and a great host
    Arjun
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £9.44
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 192 reviews
    Had one of my finest holidays here. The location was great, so was the service. Special thanks to the Rohit for being a great host.
    Walunj
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £36.12
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 16 reviews
    The stay was not a hotel stay but a homestay in true sense.
    Pankhuri
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £36.12
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 16 reviews
    Our stay at Nanda gokula homestay was really good...it's actually a home away from home.. quite a calm and cool place... It was really hot when we visited,so coming back to the villa was really cool enough...it has a kitchen and a single bathroom ...but it was enough for us... Overall our stay was good...
    Paniraj
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £14.28
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 308 reviews
    inside Auroville. comfortable bed. prerit is a good host
    Monil
    Group
  • 7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 13 reviews
    The location of homestay is very beautiful. Nice ambience. Good hospitality by the host krishna with very delicious food(ghar ki yaad aagayi yaar), comfy beds.....with spacious rooms I would highly recommend this place and I would definitely want to come back to this peaceful place again. To meet krishna .......
    Vaibhavi
    Solo traveller
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 103 reviews
    Amazing hospitality Host krishna is amazing They serve amazing food Clean and hygienic place Few mtrs away from auroville visitors centre And they host dropped us to visitors centre And help us to make amazing itonary They provide u the best hospitality Value for money And must visit homestay
    Pankhuri
    Solo traveller
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 103 reviews
    Perfect example of how a good hostel should be!!” love this hostel! Don't have much to add to the comments of other just that I agree - its a great hostel and the staff/owners have thought of pretty much everything. Had an amazing time, its the perfect location, wish I could have stayed longer. The best hostel .
    K
    Kanodia
    People with friends
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