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Reviews of Dumas Guest House

36 Dumas Street, White Town, 605001 Pondicherry, India

#34 of 103 B&Bs and inns in Pondicherry

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Review Score

Based on 51 hotel reviews

8.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.0

  • Comfort

    8.7

  • Location

    9.7

  • Facilities

    8.6

  • Staff

    8.8

  • Value for money

    8.2

  • Free Wifi

    8.3

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  • Reviewed: June 9, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great place , close to the beach !

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: April 11, 2025

    9.0
    Excellent staying absolute fantastic location and ambiance inside the guest house very attractive
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Breakfast had not choice only bread & Omelet with fruits juice everyday same thing and there is no verities also tea serve only once in the breakfast time.

    Hotel room was big in size, staff and owner behavior was very good they were very cooperative but AC in the room was not working properly, also Breakfast had no choice only bread & omelet with fruits nothing more than that. which i need they should improve.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: February 13, 2025

    7.0
    Good location but unfriendly staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The breakfast was dreadful. No choice, no variation. Plain omelette, one slice of toast and a dry croissant all served on the same plate with no serviettes. Had to go to the sink to wash sticky fingers afterwards. Staff were unfriendly bordering on hostile. Only information on check in was a reminder about the check out time! Apparently there is a private stretch of beach for guests but nobody bothered to tell us where it was. Nobody said goodbye when we left or inquired about our stay.

    Lovely location on a quiet street in the White Town close to the beach. Two good restaurants close by.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 5, 2025

    9.0
    A very pleasant stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing really

    The guest house is very comfortable. The location is good. Breakfast was very good, more than enough.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: January 29, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The price was high compared to everywhere else we stayed in Tamil Nadu, but it was also over New Year's and I understand Puducherry is a popular spot to spend the holiday. It's a very good guesthouse but not luxury - mattress was quite thin and uncomfortable, for example, and there are no real amenities. You'll enjoy staying here if you just want a well-located place to sleep, just make sure you don't overpay.

    Perfect location!! I read some complaints about noise from the restaurant/bar across the street (which gets quite good reviews, by the way, we didn't have a chance to go) but our room was in the inner part of the property and enjoyed total silence, even on boisterous New Year's Eve. The property is very well-maintained and aesthetically pleasing, staff very accommodating and kind. Breakfast offers continental and Indian option, which is fine if not amazing. Recommended.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 20, 2025

    7.0
    We felt well looked after at Dumas Guest House and would happily book again!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Ours was the room most adjacent to the road / entrance and we found it to be quite noisy. However, Balaji was helpful and offered to move our room as soon as an alternative room became available.

    The property is small (6 rooms), friendly and well maintained. It is very well located and their staff is friendly and helpful, especially Balaji, their front of house.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 12, 2025

    7.0
    Fun on own terms
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The choice /variety of dishes could have been better.

    Simple breakfast served with love

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: September 11, 2024

    9.0
    Had a lot of fun and relaxation
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Breakfast options

    Very clean and well maintained property,friendly and helpful staff

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 21, 2024

    8.0
    Characterful, pretty, great location, lovely rooms and peaceful place
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The only thing was that our checkin was delayed as the previous people refused to get out on time. We had to wander around in the heat and wait which was not good for me! Eventually I was allowed to wait inside and they brought me water. However it wouldve been better if we had been allowed to wait from the outset and perhaps given a tea. It was really very hot and as a Brit I was about to die!

    This is a real little gem of a place. Wonderful French-style buildings with a beautiful doorway for an entrance. The rooms all have gorgeous huge wooden doorways. I stayed in two different rooms and they were both spacious and nicely decorated, comfortable with ac. A very peaceful place. Breakfast was included and was nice, simple. The staff were friendly. I would feel safe here as a lone traveller (female). The location is wonderful, right near the beach and loads of lovely streets and cafes and restaurants.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: June 25, 2024

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

    The bed was very comfortable , got good sleep. very polite.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: May 13, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bathroom facilities can be improved

    The interiors...it felt antique...and the staff behaviour was also good.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: November 23, 2023

    8.0
    Our 2nd stay at Dumas Guesthouse. Our first was 11 years ago and it’s exactly as I remember! Charming rooms, quiet locat
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Great location, quiet and clean

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: August 16, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The staff could be more communicative.

    The room was very spacious and clean. The wash room was very clean. Very comfortable for kids as well.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: January 7, 2023

    7.0
    in the centre of puduchery, close to the sea
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    rooms and especially bathrooms could use a renovation or upgrade. breakfast was good but a bit more variation could be appreciated, overal good for a guest house

    nice location at the centre of white town, typical setting in colonial style, nice people

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: October 10, 2022

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    Breakfast and also the Library could have contained some more varieties

    Location

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: October 9, 2022

    9.0
    Blissful experience with family as it was close to beach
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Breakfast had only fruit and bread items....There could be some more items in the breakfast options

    Generous host

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: September 26, 2022

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    They could have changed bed sheets and cleaned rooms once in two days at least. Breakfast can have some variety, bread and egg everyday was a little boring.

    The rooms were spacious and the environment was calm and serene. It's in a great locality, excellent architecture.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: August 23, 2025

    10
    We had a great 5 night stay. We felt very secure and safe in this family run heritage guest house. The owners couldn’t h
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Suite
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything. Was really good.

    Location was great, very close to everything in the French Quarter. Auto rickshaws were easy and cheap to get if you want to go further afield.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: July 16, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Friendly and helpful staff, convenient location

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: May 15, 2025

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Breakfast

    Great location... Breakfast not good

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: April 1, 2025

    10
    Period Facade with old world service.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Beautiful and serene. Perfect location. Spacious room with a veranda.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: March 24, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Breakfast options can be improved

    The old architecture, the vintage look of the rooms and the service ofcourse

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: January 30, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything is perfect, staff and owners are lovely and helpful … a little gem to be discovered … ❤️

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: December 30, 2024

    4.0
    We have not had a comfortable stay at all!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    1. The room in which we stayed had a permanent odour in washroom. This was extremely uncomfortable throughout our stay and not at all acceptable . I request the guest house to relook the issue as this has been an extremely uncomfortable experience 2. The room service was only limited to a certain time bracket , regardless of one staying out the whole day. 3. Breakfast served was cold and did not have any taste, we were not aware that the guest house does not prepare breakfast in-house. 4. The condition of Bed was absolutely unacceptable; this has resulted in severe back and neck sprain. The bed is simply put on springs which are not at all comfortable while sleeping and as a result cannot hold the body weight. We have had sleepless nights owing to this discomfort. 5. The quality of WiFi was extremely poor and owing to no mobile network in that area, basis communication was extremely tough 6. The place had many insects which we had to personally deal with and probably attracted to our room on account of bad odour in washroom.

    Location is good and accessible to many places of interest in Pondicherry

    Stayed in December 2024

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