“Palais de Mahe perfectly echoes its setting; with simple elegance and colonial charm this hotel is the perfect base for exploring the surrounding area. Rooms are spacious and airy; classically decorated, with wooden furniture, simple white linens and smooth painted floors. A slice of history. ”

Recommended for

  • Sailing

    • Sailing excursions in the Bay of Bengal or the mangroves are very special - speak to the team to arrange your day out!
  • Total relaxation

    • Unwind with pool swims, rejuvenating Ayurvedic treatments at the spa, and delicious dinners of local specialities
  • Romantic Break

    • An intimate boutique hotel with big bedrooms, a cosy bar and great cuisine - perfect for romantics
  • Local markets

    • The Goubert Market abounds with jewellery and crafts, perfect for relaxed explorers
  • Surfing

    • Temple Adventures Dive & Surf Centre will delight adventurers eager to get out on the water
  • Colonial

    • A colonial-era mansion, transformed into an intimate boutique hotel
  • Spa

    • The Ayurvedic spa offers a range of herbal massages and therapies
  • Cycling

    • Hire bicycles to explore historic Pondicherry at your own pace
  • Restaurant

    • Dine at the Earth Cafe or the rooftop Le Alizés restaurant
  • Beach nearby

    • Located just 50 metres from the seaside promenade
  • Sights nearby

    • The Ganesha Temple is well worth visiting
  • Roof terrace

  • Romantic

  • Intimate

  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

  • Wellbeing

  • Yoga

  • Learning

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Great walks

  • Boutique

  • Landmark

  • Historic

  • Quirky

  • Child friendly

  • Retro/Vintage

  • Charming

  • Disabled access

  • Diving

  • Air conditioning

  • Traditional

Facilities

  • Rooms

    18 rooms in this hotel
  • Bar

    The atmospheric cocktail bar is ideal for kickstarting or rounding off a romantic evening
  • Spa

    The Ayurvedic spa offers a range of herbal massages and therapies
  • Restaurant

    Dine at the Earth Cafe or the rooftop Le Alizés restaurant
  • Walking distance restaurants

  • Concierge

  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

  • Roof terrace

  • Parking

  • Safe

  • Business Centre

  • Outdoor dining

  • Cots available

  • Massage

  • No pets

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Room service

  • Swimming Pool

  • Child friendly

  • Sitting Room

  • Wifi

  • Disabled access

  • Suites

  • Air conditioning

  • Satellite / Cable TV

Activities

  • Sailing

    • Sailing excursions in the Bay of Bengal or the mangroves are very special - speak to the team to arrange your day out!
  • Local markets

    • The Goubert Market abounds with jewellery and crafts, perfect for relaxed explorers
  • Surfing

    • Temple Adventures Dive & Surf Centre will delight adventurers eager to get out on the water
  • Cycling

    • Hire bicycles to explore historic Pondicherry at your own pace
  • Sights nearby

    • The Ganesha Temple is well worth visiting
  • Yoga

  • Learning

  • Great walks

  • Diving

Map & Location

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It’s best thought of as a launchpad for a tour of the city and its environs.

Originally published by The Independent

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