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Anandha Inn Convention Centre and Suites

3.5 star property
Travelers find a perfect balance of relaxation and indulgence at this welcoming retreat, where rejuvenating spa treatments and a sunny terrace await

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Located in a shopping district, Anandha Inn Convention Centre and Suites combines comfort with wellness. Enjoy Ayurvedic treatments at the spa, relax on the terrace, or visit the children's pool. Free breakfast buffet, coffee shop, and highly rated staff included.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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A bathroom with a double sink, a mirror, a hairdryer, and a telephone.

Executive Deluxe

  • City view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a television.

Premium Room

  • City view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside lamps, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

Superior Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a telephone, and a seating area with a table and chairs.

Premium Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, a mirror, and a ceiling fan.

Executive Deluxe

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a sofa.

Superior Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Puducherry, Anandha Inn Convention Centre and Suites is in the city center and near the beach. Sri Aurobindo Ashram and Ananda Ranga Pillai House are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Pondicherry Promenade Beach and Bharathi Park. Botanical Gardens and South Indian Traditional Arts Cultural Centre are also worth visiting. Visit our Puducherry travel guide
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154, S.V. Patel Road, Puducherry, Pondicherry, 605001

What's nearby

  • A weathered statue of a deity with a child, set against a stone structure.
    Arulmigu Manakula Vinayagar Temple
    12 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • A rocky beach with waves crashing onto the shore and a pier extending into the water.
    Pondicherry Promenade Beach
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • A lighthouse, palm trees, rocky shoreline, and a building with a red roof.
    Pondicherry Lighthouse
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Sri Aurobindo Ashram
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Government Place
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Pondicherry-Puducherry Station
    8 min drive
  • Pondicherry (PNY)
    18 min drive

Restaurants

  • Gravity RestoPub
    4 min walk
  • Shri Rangamannar Cafe
    7 min walk
  • Cool Cat Coffee Bar
    9 min walk
  • Hotel Surguru
    1 min walk
  • KBS Kofi Barr
    6 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Facials
  • Massage
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Braille/raised signage
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: INR 2000

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 2:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
To register at this property, guests who are Indian citizens must provide a valid photo identity card issued by the Government of India; travelers who are not citizens of India must present a valid passport and visa.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: INR 1250
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: INR 1250

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Late check-out fee: INR 2000 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Frequently asked questions

Does Anandha Inn Convention Centre and Suites have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Anandha Inn Convention Centre and Suites pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Anandha Inn Convention Centre and Suites?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Anandha Inn Convention Centre and Suites?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for INR 2000 (subject to availability).

Does Anandha Inn Convention Centre and Suites provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Anandha Inn Convention Centre and Suites located?

Located in the heart of Puducherry, this spa hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Kanniga Parameswari Temple, Ananda Ranga Pillai House, and Sri Aurobindo Ashram. Arulmigu Manakula Vinayagar Temple and French Institute are also within 1 mi (2 km). Pondicherry-Puducherry Station is 26 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Anandha Inn Convention Centre and Suites Reviews

7.2

Good

6.8

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

7.2

Staff & service

6.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 59 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dr Christiane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We very much liked this hotel because of the neoclassical architecture and the sheer dimensions. The lift is impressive with a view on the town while going up! The pool in their urban canyon is in an excellent condition with a diving school, trainers teaching children to swim and several jets that constantly exchange the freshwater. We walked around the various parts of Puducherry during the day and enjoyed the pool afterwards from 4 to 6 pm at which point it closes. A variety of Indian breakfast options and toast is available and the hotel restaurant has a decent menu at reasonable prices. I settled on toast, boiled egg and an excellent tomato chutney. The rooms in the old wing are more spacious with high ceilings but in a less good condition. We preferred these historical ones but changed for the last two days of the week to a modern one due group events.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Gary

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Tired

Staff couldn't be more helpful, even an upgrade to ensure we had a double bed as opposed to 2 singles pushed together. The Hotel is tired windows dont close, therefore the traffic noise was too loud to sleep and constantly being woken up by car horns beeping from 4 in the morning
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Suresh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Femil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and helpful. Also they arranged for Jain breakfast.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Desh Deepak

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel needs complete rennovation. Bathroom was in bad condition. Breakfast was lousy
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ganesh

Liked: Cleanliness
It is alright they’re not giving the wheelchair to take it out 81 years old mom
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Cornel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fine
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Akshaykumar

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room, Bad sheet, Towel, Bathroom not clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Frederick

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is old. Rooms, bedding towels are old and look dirty. Bathrooms are old and look dirty. The hotel has big lobby, good parking. They have different plans like European plan which doesn't include breakfast and Expedia doesn't mention it. Staff is not quick in resolving issues.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old and poorly maintained property. Rooms were stinking.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sharmila

Liked: Amenities
We liked the location. This place is within walking distance to the beach, Arabinda Ashram and White Town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

LOURDES

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable and relaxing

Complementary spa service offered for one. My wife liked the facial. I had a good swim after my drive. The breakfast was really good.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

RAJEEV

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Horrible Stay

My daughter checked in on May 5th and within just a few minutes she was very uncomfortable because the room was smelling, furniture was rusty and old. However given er long journey she decided to just rest for sometime and when she woke up, the air conditioning was not working, there was water everywhere in the room . She then got her room changed and this time the pillow covers were smelling, they were damn, the head board is dirty and the bathroom has rust. since it was too late to change the hotel she stayed back however it was impossible to stay any further. The pool area is dirty, has moss and fungi alongwith a dirty and terrible stench (like the ones from the sewer), and the Spa is also stinking. Having the opportunity of a free spa, she cannot avail of it because no sensible human being will choose to be in a dirty, stinking and almost hazardous to health environment.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had booked 4 rooms out of which the key for one did not work the whole time and we had to go to the reception and ask someone to accompany us every single time. Another room did not get locked and one of the staff members tried to convince us that it is safe to leave our things inside by pointing to the smoke detectors and sprinklers saying they were cameras. The furniture was moldy and the rooms were dirty. The towels in the bathroom had someone else's hair on it. The lady who checked us in was not courteous or friendly. Very poor experience. Avoid this place.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Good decent hotel

Room was old but decent. Good option for short stopovernot for luxury seekers Food had made to order omlettes. My wife loved the italian food.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Pleasant Stay

Stayed with family for 2 days. it was a pleasant stay. A few problems with slow room service and house keeping. The key card didn't work. The restaurant was very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017
Verified review

6/10 Okay

peter

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Beautiful hotel in a great location, but...

This is a beautiful hotel in downtown Pondicherry, close to everything. It was built as a luxury hotel but has not been maintained properly. Our room was large and nicely furnished but so dirty. Lights witches were stained by finger prints, baseboards full of dust, paint was dirty and stained . The bathroom was the worst we have seen in India.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

GEETA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hospitality

It was Nice.
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Susan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10 days in Ananda Inn

The rooms were noisy- facing the road- the bathroom smelt of urine and the shower curtain was moldy- room one- asked to be moved- now next to the service lift and all night heard the lift and staff and furniture scraping- asked to be moved again- now facing quieter road. No fresh air- furniture and beds scraped across floors above us during the night, Indian guests yelling loudly in corridors and bathroom still smelling of urine. Bed sheets clean but with holes in them. Breakfast in dining room with oil stained tableware and knives and forks not replaced between customers. Kitchen staff would come out with FILTHY uniforms - stained and dirty. The front foyer has old dirty heavy furniture- all the soft furnishings need steam cleaning- chairs in rooms smelt of urine.This hotel bearable only for 1 or 2 nights- not for a long stay- not worth the money.
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The pits of the world

From the moment we walked into the hotel we were uncomfortable. Shown to our room which was dirty and the bathroom disgusting and the safe not working. Called house keeping to be told no other room available and oh yes the safe doesn't work!!!! Asked for a change in room that we would pay for an upgrade to be given a very curt NOTHING AVAILABLE. Asked repeatedly and eventually we were given another room still same dirty conditions but the safe worked! On going to bed found that the bedlinen had not been changed - bodily fluids. Slept in one bed. Next morning told them we wanted an upgrade room to be told yet again nothing available. Went for breakfast in the filthiest room we have ever seen table cloths staff uniforms disgust. Staff had no training whatsoever. Had to ask for hot toast and tea which took forever. We found another hotel to stay in The Promenade which was far superior. On checking out of the Anandha suddenly an upgraded room became available. Too late !!!!! Maybe we were unlucky but I think not as the whole place should be totally refurbished and better staff employed. Think Expedia should make regular and unannounced visits to this property
Verified review

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Très bon rapport qualité prix

Hôtel sympa
Verified review

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Très bon rapport qualité prix

Bien sans trop de chichis
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ebrahim

Liked: Staff & service

If you need a place near the Promenade this is it.

Nice place and affordable and near the important places.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent

An excellent hotel at an excellent price. We were totally surprised and delighted. Would definitely return there when we return to Pondicherry.
Verified review

8/10 Good

george

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

nice hotel, 15 minutes wal from the promenade

very spacious but slightly dated room had good A/C and good plumbing with excellent showers. Pool area clean and attractive and good food. The weekend buffet was a highlight.... a vegetarian's paradise. The breakfast buffet, included in the room rate, was closer to a S Indian lunch buffet in other establishments. Restaurants open until 11.30 pm. Overall, a very enjoyable stay and reasonable value.