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Reviews of Holi-Wood Guesthouse This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

11, 2nd Cross, Soupamal Clovis Street, 605001 Pondicherry, India

#25 of 103 B&Bs and inns in Pondicherry

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 105 hotel reviews

8.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.4

  • Comfort

    8.4

  • Location

    7.8

  • Facilities

    8.1

  • Staff

    8.8

  • Value for money

    8.2

  • Free Wifi

    5.0

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  • Reviewed: July 23, 2025

    8.0
    Beautiful mansion with colourful rooms!
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bathroom looks old and could use some freshening up. The tiles can use a good scrub, replacement of toilet seat,... Although it is often the case in India, there were many stains among which a bloodstain on the bedsheets. I don't put energy anymore in asking to change them. Communication could be better. No reply on messages on booking.com or on whatsapp even after receiving another number.

    Lovely house with beautiful large colourfull rooms. Nicely decorated. The man who showed us our room was very friendly and smiling. Although his English is limited he did his best to help us as much as he could. We appreciated it very much. It is very quiet at night. We loved the rooftop terrace as well as the private balcony with hammock.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: February 25, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nice private guesthouse with a fantastic airy rooftop terrasse. My room was small but well maintained and reasonably clean. It also had a narrow balcony.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: January 3, 2025

    7.0
    Pondicherry and Auroville
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Service to have food or chai quite complex. Also breakfast no comment.

    Position, quite and terrace.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: November 18, 2024

    8.0
    Lovely guesthouse
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing - would stay again but probably go for a double room.

    Nice quiet location, about 20 mins walk to seafront. I had a single room with fan (no balcony). It was very comfortable. The owner and staff were very friendly.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 14, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    An option for roomservice would have been nice, as there's not much around the hotel for food or drinks.

    The building is just so so beautiful and furnished really nicely. The location is nice and quiet. The room and balcony were super cozy and felt very homely and warm.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 7, 2024

    8.0
    I enjoyed my stay here very much, it was quiet, clean and staff were very friendly and helpful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 7 nights

    Maybe a couple more pillows for reading in bed! And an armchair, or deck chairs for the balcony, otherwise everything was great! Complimentary breakfast would be good, as done in many other guesthouses.

    Stella made the nicest breakfasts every day and was very friendly and helpful The room was as advertised, only better, it was spacious and comfortable; good value for the money paid. It was very hot outside so I didn't use the balcony much, but it was handy for drying washing I loved my room, the colours were very welcoming and it was near the upstairs deck area, which was also very nice.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: July 8, 2024

    7.0
    It was good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Should increase staff

    The vibes and the place

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: March 6, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Balcony. Room decor. Close to French Quarter

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: December 30, 2023

    9.0
    I loved the quietness of the location - away from the crowds but close enough to walk or auto to anyplace in no time.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are a lot of stairs to climb for the rooftop rooms - but the view was worth it.

    My room & the rooftop were beautiful and well decorated. So much color! I felt at home. The watchman is very kind and always welcomed me back after a long day of exploring. It’s on a quiet street.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 28, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A bit far from white town, 20 minutes walking distance

    Beautiful and colourful guesthouse, the manager Mr. Benny is very helpful in every possible way. You can rent a scooter delivered at the Guesthouse without giving away the passport. Free water, free use of a kettle and cups + plates. Wonderful rooftop terrace.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 28, 2023

    9.0
    Great place. Really helpful host.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not always hot water available

    Rooftop nice and breezy with lots of space to sit and chill. Fridge and kettle on rooftop in shared kitchen area was a real benefit.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 7, 2023

    9.0
    Colourful comfy guesthouse in Pondi
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It is about 15/20 mins walk from the edge of whitetown but it's an easy walk just don't want to do it multiple times a day. Breakfast was fine but quite expensive for what you got (eggs, basic bread, coffee and small bananas)

    Absolutely loved staying here. The room was lovely and big, colourful and comfortable. AC that worked but not really needed as room kept itself quite cool. Hot water heater that was super hot. Nice desk space and plugs everywhere for charging things. Lovely balcony with sitting hammocks to chill out in. Rooftop was great with lots of tables as well as comfy seating, sun loungers and hammocks. Small kitchen with kettle, plates and cutlery. If you don't feel like walking to town you can order food from swiggy.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: November 3, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 10 nights

    room on ground floor.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: October 30, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Special thanx to Manoj who helped us alot when my son was not keeping well

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 30, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nice view from terrace.... comfortable stay

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 26, 2023

    9.0
    Pondy trip
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I really liked the interior and atmosphere of the guesthouse. It was very rustic and aesthetic. The stay was very comfortable.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 25, 2023

    7.0
    A lovely homeley place a little far out from central Pondicherry
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was too far out from the White Town for us to walk in and the walk was unpleasant so we needed to use Tuk Tuks.

    Wonderful hospitality and homeley decor. Owner went above and beyond to make us comfortable.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 21, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Property manager was supportive and nice clean place.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: August 30, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful hotel in Puducherry
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Just be aware that the location is a bit separated from the city center (approx 15-20 min. walk) which is not too bad but not ideal either.

    The hotel is absolutely wonderful, the rooms are spacious and clean and have terraces with hammocks, the common area is beautiful and comfortable, the staff are incredibly helpful and responsive with anything you need. The value for money is incredible.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 5, 2023

    8.0
    Loved this property that had alot of cultural charm and attention to detail. Highly recommended.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    My only issue was the distance to the tourist areas of Pondicherry which was about a mile away which I had to do a couple times a day dodging crazy traffic but I accepted it was a form of exercise.

    Lovely property with a balcony and view over green fields to the sea. Large room and great big bathroom with adequate hot water for showers. A nice kitchen for guests and outdoor seating for socializing. A really great place.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: August 4, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not so close to city centre, but still manageable with a 100-150 rupee ride

    Very kind staff (expecially Manoj and the land lady, always ready to help and give information). Big size room with beautiful sight. Gorgeous veranda with ammocks and sofas!

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: July 3, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No much privacy.. Windows and balcony door is not completely closed.. Can see ppl moving in the next building. And with common balcony for two rooms, ladies not feeling comfortable with openings in doors

    Room atmosphere, space

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: June 25, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    worth staying highly recommended

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: March 5, 2023

    7.0
    Beautiful but noisy Hotel outside of the center
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Fan
    • Stayed 4 nights

    We arrived at 6 am in the morning. There is no 24h reception. Therefore we waited for 2 hours to check-in. Despite there were a lot of empty rooms, we had to wait until noon for our check-in. A lot of little children live in the hotel. As a consequence it can be very loud.

    the room and the terrace are very beautiful. The owner organized a bike for us, since you have to walk for 20 minutes to the city center.

    Stayed in February 2023

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