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3-star hotels in Puducherry
This shortlist picks the 3-star hotels in Puducherry that guests rate most highly, with guest ratings from 4.3 to 4.7 out of 5. They range from White Town addresses to beachside and Auroville-side stays.
Staying in Puducherry
Puducherry mixes French colonial heritage, beaches and a spiritual atmosphere. White Town is known for its colonial architecture and walking-friendly streets close to the beach, while Beach Road runs along the coast near the Promenade, convenient for beach access and evening walks. Auroville, an experimental township focused on sustainable living, offers a quiet, green environment.
The hotels here sit across these areas. Several cluster around the centre: Classio Residency on Narayandas Street, Malar Residencey on Bharathi Street and Anna Residency on Mission Street are all within 0.9 km of the centre. Others, such as Le Miami Resort & Spa near Serenity Beach Road and Hotel Du Palais Auroville Beach, are farther out, at 4.0 km and 5.9 km. Couples, families and business travellers all find options, with family rooms and pools at some properties.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
White Pearl Residency
R.S . No.119 15 Ecr Main Road Periya Mudaliyar Chavadi Vanur Tk Puducherry, Puducherry, India
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Family rooms
Why stay hereSet on ECR Main Road, White Pearl Residency draws consistently strong feedback from its 2966 reviews, and its 4.7 rating reflects that. Guests have a restaurant and bar on site, plus round-the-clock front desk and security, so late arrivals are simple. Free wifi and free parking suit drivers exploring the coast, and family rooms keep groups comfortable. It sits 5.3 km from the centre, making it a calm base for travellers who prefer to drive in.
See White Pearl ResidencyLe Miami Resort & Spa
Old Chennai Road Serenity Beach Rd, Puducherry, India
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Outdoor pool
- Sauna
- Free car parking
Why stay hereLe Miami Resort & Spa puts an outdoor pool and a sauna at the heart of the stay, with Serenity Beach nearby for morning walks. The 1120 reviews back its 4.7 rating. Family rooms, a cot and wheelchair access make it workable for households and guests with mobility needs, while the restaurant and 24 hour front desk cover meals and late check-in. At 4.0 km from the centre, it balances resort facilities with quick access to town.
See Le Miami Resort & SpaSornalaxmi Residency
10 Bharathi St, Puducherry, India
Best for: Drivers · Step-free access
- Car parking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereSornalaxmi Residency is the closest of the group to the centre, just 0.9 km away on Bharathi St, which suits travellers who want to walk to Puducherry's sights. Free wifi and free parking are included, and a 24 hour front desk handles arrivals at any hour. Laundry and dry cleaning services help longer stays, and wheelchair access is provided. Its 810 reviews give it a 4.7 rating.
See Sornalaxmi ResidencyHotel Vi Park
327 Maraimalai Adigal Salai, Puducherry, India
Best for: Families
- Family rooms
- Air conditioning
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereOn Maraimalai Adigal Salai, Hotel Vi Park sits 1.8 km from the centre and offers a restaurant and bar for meals without leaving the property. Air conditioning throughout and a 24 hour front desk with express check-in make arrivals straightforward. Currency exchange and car rental service are on hand for onward travel, and free wifi keeps you connected. The 581 reviews support its 4.7 rating.
See Hotel Vi ParkLa Grrande Malar The Boutique Hotel Pondicherry
20 Kandappa Mudaliar St, Puducherry, India
Best for: Families
- Family rooms
- Air conditioning
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereLa Grrande Malar The Boutique Hotel Pondicherry combines a restaurant and bar with room service, and its Kandappa Mudaliar St address is 1.1 km from the centre. Shuttle service and airport-style transfers help with getting around, while air conditioning and family rooms cover comfort for groups. With 2325 reviews, it is one of the most reviewed options here, earning a 4.5 rating that reflects steady guest satisfaction.
See La Grrande Malar The Boutique Hotel PondicherryLe Royce Individual Townhouse Villa TIE
Anugraha Satellite Township Main Road No 85 9Th Cross Madalapattu Periyakattupalam, Puducherry, India
Best for: Families · Breakfast
- Breakfast in room
- Pets allowed
- Family rooms
Why stay hereLe Royce Individual Townhouse Villa TIE works best for longer, self-catering stays: it has a kitchen and kitchenette, a dishwasher, and a garden with terrace. Pets are allowed, which is rare among the options here, and breakfast in room plus shuttle service add convenience. Family rooms and a sofa bed handle larger parties. Note that it lies 10.8 km from the centre, so a car helps; its 1186 reviews give it a 4.5 rating.
See Le Royce Individual Townhouse Villa TIEHotel Du Palais Auroville Beach
Divan Kandappa Nagar 379 4 Sh 49 Puducherry Periyamudaliyar Chavadi, Puducherry, India
Best for: Drivers · Step-free access
- Free car parking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereHotel Du Palais Auroville Beach takes its name from its setting near Auroville Beach, 5.9 km from the centre. Free parking and free wifi are provided, and the 24 hour front desk with dry cleaning and laundry services covers practical needs. Wheelchair access and non-smoking arrangements are available. It holds a 4.5 rating across 812 reviews, and suits guests who want a quieter coastal base outside the busiest streets.
See Hotel Du Palais Auroville BeachLe Supreme Inn
317 Mission Street Supreme Complex, Puducherry, India
Best for: Families · Pool and spa
- Spa
- Breakfast
- Lounge
Why stay hereLe Supreme Inn packs a spa and massage service alongside a restaurant and bar, giving guests on Mission Street an easy mix of dining and downtime. A 24 hour front desk, express check-in and shuttle service smooth arrivals, and bike and car rental help you explore. Family rooms, a minibar and bathrobes add comfort. It sits 1.1 km from the centre, and its 766 reviews yield a 4.5 rating.
See Le Supreme InnSai Senthoor Paradise
No.19 Ilango Nagar, Puducherry, India
Best for: Drivers · Step-free access
- Car parking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereSai Senthoor Paradise on Ilango Nagar is 0.9 km from the centre, close enough to walk to much of Puducherry. Free wifi and free parking are included, and lifts plus wheelchair access make the property easier to navigate. A 24 hour front desk, laundry service and luggage storage support practical travel, and wedding services are offered. The 729 reviews back its 4.5 rating.
See Sai Senthoor ParadiseHotel Auro Maison
No. 2 Puthumariamman Koil Street, Puducherry, India
Best for: Drivers · Step-free access
- Free car parking
- Beach nearby
- Wheelchair accessible
Why stay hereHotel Auro Maison sits 1.7 km from the centre with a beach nearby, and its balcony and terrace look out over the sea. Bike rental service makes short trips easy, and free wifi, free parking and a 24 hour front desk are standard. Family rooms, cots and wheelchair access widen who it suits, and laundry and housekeeping run daily. Its 625 reviews give it a 4.5 rating.
See Hotel Auro MaisonClassio Residency
18 Narayandas Street Kamaraj Nagar, Puducherry, India
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Lounge
- Family rooms
Why stay hereClassio Residency is the closest to the centre here at 0.4 km, on Narayandas Street, so the town's core is on your doorstep. Bike and car rental services let you head further afield, and free parking and free wifi are included. A lounge, lifts and a 24 hour front desk with security cover the basics well. It holds a 4.5 rating from 539 reviews and suits guests who want to walk everywhere.
See Classio ResidencyMalar Residencey
433 Bharathi Street Puducherry, Puducherry, India
Best for: Step-free access
- Wheelchair accessible
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereMalar Residencey keeps things simple: a 24 hour front desk, free wifi and dry cleaning service, with wheelchair access provided. Its Bharathi Street position is just 0.5 km from the centre, putting the town within easy reach on foot. With 1558 reviews it is among the more reviewed 3-star options, and guests rate it 4.4. It suits travellers who want a central, no-frills base.
See Malar ResidenceyAnna Residency
Mission Street, Puducherry, India
- Air conditioning
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereOn Mission Street, Anna Residency is 0.5 km from the centre and adds a bar, minibar and room service on top of the essentials. A 24 hour front desk with security, air conditioning and family-friendly policies make it dependable for both short city breaks and longer stays. Concierge service can help with plans. Its 480 reviews produce a 4.4 rating.
See Anna ResidencyDe Fleur Hotel
Laporte St, Puducherry, India
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
- Wheelchair accessible
Why stay hereDe Fleur Hotel on Laporte St is 0.9 km from the centre and offers a restaurant and bar, plus a minibar and room service for in-room dining. Valet parking and a garage are useful if you arrive by car, and wheelchair access is available. Balconies, family rooms and 24 hour security round it out. Guests rate it 4.4 from 409 reviews.
See De Fleur HotelRKN Beach Resorts
50 3 Lake View Road Pudukuppam Village Poornankuppam Road Ariyankuppam Commune Puducherry 605007, Puducherry, India
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Indoor pool
- Spa
- Free car parking
Why stay hereRKN Beach Resorts stands out for its private beach, plus indoor and outdoor pools, a kids pool and a spa and fitness centre. Set 8.0 km from the centre, it is a resort-style stay with a restaurant, bar and game room, and table tennis and a playground for families. With 4478 reviews, it is by far the most reviewed option here, rated 4.3.
See RKN Beach Resorts
The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Guest rating | Reviews | Parking | Breakfast | Pool or spa | To the centre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Pearl Residency | ★★★ | 4.7 | 2,966 | Yes | Yes | – | 5.3 km |
| Le Miami Resort & Spa | ★★★ | 4.7 | 1,120 | Yes | – | Yes | 4.0 km |
| Sornalaxmi Residency | ★★★ | 4.7 | 810 | Yes | – | – | 0.9 km |
| Hotel Vi Park | ★★★ | 4.7 | 581 | – | – | – | 1.8 km |
| La Grrande Malar The Boutique Hotel Pondicherry | ★★★ | 4.5 | 2,325 | – | – | – | 1.1 km |
| Le Royce Individual Townhouse Villa TIE | ★★★ | 4.5 | 1,186 | – | Yes | – | 10.8 km |
| Hotel Du Palais Auroville Beach | ★★★ | 4.5 | 812 | Yes | – | – | 5.9 km |
| Le Supreme Inn | ★★★ | 4.5 | 766 | – | Yes | Yes | 1.1 km |
| Sai Senthoor Paradise | ★★★ | 4.5 | 729 | Yes | – | – | 0.9 km |
| Hotel Auro Maison | ★★★ | 4.5 | 625 | Yes | – | – | 1.7 km |
| Classio Residency | ★★★ | 4.5 | 539 | Yes | – | – | 0.4 km |
| Malar Residencey | ★★★ | 4.4 | 1,558 | – | – | – | 0.5 km |
| Anna Residency | ★★★ | 4.4 | 480 | – | – | – | 0.5 km |
| De Fleur Hotel | ★★★ | 4.4 | 409 | Yes | – | – | 0.9 km |
| RKN Beach Resorts | ★★★ | 4.3 | 4,478 | Yes | Yes | Yes | 8.0 km |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For families
Le Miami Resort & Spa has family rooms, an outdoor pool and a garden near Serenity Beach Road. RKN Beach Resorts offers family rooms, a kids pool, playground and private beach. Hotel Vi Park provides family rooms and a restaurant in the centre.
Closest to the centre
Classio Residency is 0.4 km from the centre, Malar Residencey 0.5 km and Sornalaxmi Residency 0.9 km. All are in the city centre area, convenient for exploring White Town and the Promenade on foot.
Top guest ratings
White Pearl Residency, Le Miami Resort & Spa, Sornalaxmi Residency and Hotel Vi Park each score 4.7 out of 5. They stand out for service and comfort within the 3-star bracket.
White Pearl Residency · Le Miami Resort & Spa · Sornalaxmi Residency · Hotel Vi Park
With a pool or spa
RKN Beach Resorts has indoor and outdoor pools, a kids pool, spa and massage. Le Miami Resort & Spa offers an outdoor pool and sauna. Le Supreme Inn provides a spa and massage on Mission Street.
Questions, answered
Which hotels have free parking?
White Pearl Residency, Le Miami Resort & Spa, Sornalaxmi Residency, Hotel Du Palais Auroville Beach, Sai Senthoor Paradise, Hotel Auro Maison, Classio Residency, De Fleur Hotel and RKN Beach Resorts all offer free car parking. De Fleur Hotel also has garage and valet parking.
Are there hotels with a pool?
Le Miami Resort & Spa has an outdoor pool, sauna and swimming pool. RKN Beach Resorts offers both indoor and outdoor pools, a kids pool, spa, massage and jacuzzi. Both are family-friendly options.
Which hotels allow pets?
Le Royce Individual Townhouse Villa TIE is the only hotel in this list that allows pets. It is a townhouse villa with a kitchen, balcony and garden, located 10.8 km from the centre.
Which hotel is closest to the centre?
Classio Residency is closest, 0.4 km from the centre. Malar Residencey is 0.5 km and Anna Residency 0.5 km. All are in the city centre area, convenient for exploring on foot.
Which hotels are best for families?
Le Miami Resort & Spa, RKN Beach Resorts and Hotel Vi Park all offer family rooms. RKN Beach Resorts also has a kids pool and playground, while Le Miami Resort & Spa has a garden and outdoor pool.
Do any hotels have a spa or massage?
RKN Beach Resorts has a spa, massage and jacuzzi. Le Supreme Inn offers spa and massage facilities on Mission Street. Le Miami Resort & Spa has a sauna, though not a full spa.
Which hotels serve breakfast?
White Pearl Residency, Le Supreme Inn and RKN Beach Resorts serve breakfast. Le Royce Individual Townhouse Villa TIE offers breakfast in room, and Le Supreme Inn also provides breakfast in room.