Located in Pondicherry, a 10-minute walk from Promenade Beach, AURA HOTEL has accommodations with a terrace, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. With free WiFi, this 5-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The property provides a concierge service and a tour desk for guests. The rooms in the hotel are equipped with an electric tea pot. Rooms are equipped with air conditioning and a flat-screen TV, and some accommodations at AURA HOTEL have a city view. At the accommodation the rooms have bed linen and towels. Popular points of interest near AURA HOTEL include Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Bharathi Park and Pondicherry Museum. The nearest airport is Pondicherry Airport, 3.1 miles from the hotel.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
7.9
Location
8.9
Free Wifi
8.9
High score for Pondicherry
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Smitha
    India India
    Nice hotel. Just a quick walk from the rock beach area. Lots of restaurants nearby.
  • Priya
    United States of America United States of America
    Very well located, easy to walk to the park beach and restaurants. The hotel is 1 year old, so very new and spotlessly clean. I loved my light filled room. Staff is very helpful and kind. I really appreciate that they were able to provide a vegan...
  • Kimberly
    United States of America United States of America
    Hotel manager was the best! Good breakfast and very accommodating, polite staff.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • May Kitchen
    • Cuisine
      French • Indian • Italian
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern

Amenities of AURA HOTEL
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Terrace
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Slippers
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
View
  • City view
Outdoors
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Wake-up service
  • Soundproof
  • Car rental
  • Packed lunches
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Elevator
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Hindi
  • Tamil

Property practice

This property told us they've implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, or nature.

House rules

AURA HOTEL takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

From 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

9+ years
Extra bed upon request
Rs. 1,680 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Maestro Mastercard Visa Diners Club American Express Cash AURA HOTEL accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform AURA HOTEL of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

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

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

FAQs about AURA HOTEL

  • AURA HOTEL has 1 restaurant:

    • May Kitchen

  • AURA HOTEL is 1,950 feet from the center of Pondicherry. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at AURA HOTEL may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Room options at AURA HOTEL include:

    • Double

  • Check-in at AURA HOTEL is from 1:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • AURA HOTEL offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Walking tours
    • Bicycle rental
    • Cooking class