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Gaia's Garden Guest House

Old Auroville Road, 605101 Auroville, India – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.2/10! <small>(score from <b>174</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
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Gaia's Garden Guest House

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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. At the guest house, every unit comes with a desk. All units are equipped with a kettle and a private bathroom with a bidet, while selected rooms are fitted with a fully equipped kitchen equipped with a toaster. At the guest house, the units are fitted with bed linen and towels. Guests at the guest house can enjoy a continental breakfast. If you would like to discover the area, cycling is possible in the surroundings and Gaia's Garden Guest House can arrange a bicycle rental service. Pondicherry Museum is 8.4 km from the accommodation, while Bharathi Park is 8.6 km from the property. Puducherry Airport is 9 km away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Breakfast info

Continental, Breakfast to go

Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
Bedroom 1:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 double bed
Bedroom :
1 extra-large double bed
Living room:
2 sofa beds
Bedroom :
1 single bed
and
1 extra-large double bed
Living room:
2 sofa beds
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 sofa bed
or
2 single beds
and
1 sofa bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
Bedroom 1:
1 single bed
Bedroom 2:
1 single bed
and
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
9.1
High score for Auroville
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Mustafa
    India India
    “A quiet haven, ideal for a much-needed break. The simple pleasures of a comfortable room, simple breakfast,and peaceful mornings were delightful.”
  • Shifa
    India India
    “The place is beautiful. Had a lovely experience, felt just like home.”
  • Subash
    India India
    “Peaceful , serene is the right word to describe the property”
  • Richard
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Set in such a peaceful location and within easy reach of Pondicherry centre and Auroville. Accommodation set in beautiful grounds full of wildlife. A brilliant team of hosts - house-keepers and reception staff. I was genuinely sad to leave, loved...”
  • Karthik
    India India
    “The property is the same as mentioned here. Rooms are clean and well maintained. Surrounded by trees. The support staff are super cool. Especially Murugan. We will stay again.”
  • Jayant
    India India
    “Breakfast was up to the mark. The property was beautiful. The owners have put their hear in it. The architecture and the garden are outstanding. It's a very peaceful and relaxing and one can just stay in the property and enjoy the ambience. It...”
  • Serah
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    “A lovely lodging surrounded by serene gardens, perfect to relax with a cup of tea and read your book. The whole atmosphere is very calming and peaceful, perfect to recharge. The room was exceptionally clean. My room came with the private terrace,...”
  • Priyanka
    India India
    “The garden is brilliant and also that the rooms are very well ventilated with a lot of windows ... The ambiance of rooms Are well thought out with the garden vibes outside.. We can order good meals from the auroville app. The host did invite...”
  • S
    Sarayu
    India India
    “We checked out before the scheduled breakfast time. However, the staff at Gaia's Guest House arranged for bread, butter and jam for us. So it was very kind of them.”
  • Jordan
    Australia Australia
    “The gardens and peaceful surroundings. Very clean and well looked after place. We wanted to stay longer! Will be back for sure”

Quality rating

This property is rated 3 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Managed by Gaya Younge You(유영애)

Company review score: 9.1Based on 170 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

As an adventurous young Dutchman Gerard, alias Kireet, travelled the world over with his friend Rob in 1970s. After deciding to make Auroville his home he became instrumental in water conservation efforts leading to an improved water table for both Auroville and the surrounding villages. Previously a teacher in the Netherlands and understanding the value education, he founded and financed a school for the local Tamil children. In Auroville’s Gaia’s Garden (the first one in the Netherlands) he designed each room to be larger than usual with adjacent flower filled terraces and a pond on the ground floor. The Dutch love gardening, pets and traveling! When you arrive at Gaia’s Garden you will be welcomed by Mr. Murgan and Younge, alias Gaya from Korea. They will guide you in selecting restaurants and activities of interest. You may see Gaya in her office while Kireet is working in the garden. If you want to know names of flowers or how we harvest rain water please go to talk to him! We created Gaia’s Garden as a bridge for people coming from outside to experience and gain understanding of our community. We are always excited to hear your story as well as to share our adventure.

Property information

Gaia’s Garden is an ecological community in Auroville. Its tropical exotic plants spread over 2.67 acres. The little temple, the heart of garden, is surrounded by 9 ponds and plumeria. The banyan tree watches silently over the meditation garden. Statutes of gods secret themselves among the various lives. Opening your eyes to bird songs, following fireflies in the garden pavilion, melting thousands of stars to your heart on the rooftop terrace, you'll realize that you're in the arms of Mother Earth Gaia. Our spacious rooms have 3.5m high ceilings, king size beds, a desk and large windows with garden views. The island kitchen with 4 burners, refrigerators, a mixer, an Italian espresso, pressure cookers and reverse osmosis drinking water. The dining area seats 8. On the adjacent terrace complete with its own garden and pond offers a more intimate dining. We have 2 units with its own kitchen, 3 units with private terraces, 6 units air conditioned. As we strive to offer our guests an oasis of serenity and beauty, no drugs, alcohol or smoking are permitted and silence is expected after 10 pm. We are one of Auroville's closest guesthouses to the beach and to the city of Pondicherry.

Neighbourhood information

Auroville, founded in 1968 as an international township, is composed of 47 different nationalities. Inspired by Sri Aurobindo’s teachings, it is not an ashram but an experimental community, replete with the many challenges common to all, that endeavors to bring an enlightened future to our doorstep. Its diversity is evident in the multi-ethnic restaurants, film festivals, world music, theater, fine arts and handicrafts. Concern for ecology is paramount and found in organic farming, reforestation, rainwater harvest, sustainable working units, e-vehicles, and garbology. It is small but has all! No pollution! The Matrimandir, the Soul of Auroville, is where one can meditate in one of thirteen chambers, sit under an ancient banyan tree or simply stroll through its exquisite gardens. At the Information Center you can see entire timeline of Auroville. The city of Pondicherry is 7km away. Its attractions include White Town with its elegant French restaurants, the Sri Aurobindo Ashram, the seaside Promenade, varied bazaars and local cuisine, and a Sunday Market located at the intersection of Mission and Gandhi streets. The bay of Bengal is 1km away, embrace rising sun!

Languages spoken

German,English,Korean,Dutch,Tamil

Property surroundings

Facilities of Gaia's Garden Guest House
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
Living Area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Electric vehicle charging station
Services
  • Luggage storage
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Mosquito net
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Languages spoken
  • German
  • English
  • Korean
  • Dutch
  • Tamil

House rules
Gaia's Garden Guest House takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 13:00 to 20:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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

Cot and extra bed policies

3+ years
Extra bed upon request
Rs. 845 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardMaestroUnionPay debit cardUnionPay credit cardCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that in Auroville it is not allowed drinking alcohol, smoking indoors, and taking drugs.

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

Please inform Gaia's Garden Guest House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

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

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

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

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travellers, during dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be cancelled on arrival.

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

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

A negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR test result is mandatory to check-in to this property.

FAQs about Gaia's Garden Guest House

  • Gaia's Garden Guest House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Bicycle rental
    • Horse riding

  • Check-in at Gaia's Garden Guest House is from 13:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • The nearest beach is just 0.8 miles from Gaia's Garden Guest House. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Gaia's Garden Guest House include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Suite
    • Apartment
    • Double

  • The prices at Gaia's Garden Guest House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Guests staying at Gaia's Garden Guest House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 5.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Breakfast to go

  • Gaia's Garden Guest House is 2.2 miles from the centre of Auroville. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.