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Hotel Annamalai International

3.5 star property
Hotel with 4 restaurants, near Pondicherry Promenade Beach

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Lobby
Standard Double or Twin Room | Premium bedding, memory-foam beds, minibar, in-room safe
Lounge
2 outdoor pools
Front of property – evening/night

Reviews

7.6 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Non-smoking
  • Laundry facilities
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • 4 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Breakfast available
  • Health club
  • Children's pool
  • 24-hour room service
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
Feel at home
  • Children's pool
  • Premium TV channels
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker

Room options

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Executive room | Premium bedding, memory-foam beds, minibar, in-room safe

Executive room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
HDTV
Pillow menu
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Triple Room | Premium bedding, memory-foam beds, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
HDTV
Pillow menu
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 22 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Premium Double or Twin Room | Premium bedding, memory-foam beds, minibar, in-room safe

Premium Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
HDTV
Pillow menu
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
479, Kamaraj Salai, Saram, Puducherry, Pondicherry, 605013

What's nearby

  • Arulmigu Manakula Vinayagar Temple - 6 min drive
  • Sri Aurobindo Ashram - 6 min drive
  • Government Place - 7 min drive
  • Pondicherry Lighthouse - 7 min drive
  • Pondicherry Promenade Beach - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Pondicherry (PNY) - 13 min drive
  • Chennai International Airport (MAA) - 166 min drive
  • Pondicherry-Puducherry Station - 10 min drive
  • Pondicherry Villiyanur Station - 19 min drive
  • Chinnababu Samudram Station - 33 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Seasons - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Tandoori Pointe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Eden Park - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Keerthana Vettu Samayal - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ashoka Icecream - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Hotel Annamalai International

Hotel Annamalai International is only 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from the airport and offers a shuttle. After splashing around at the 2 outdoor pools, you can grab a bite to eat at one of the 4 restaurants or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Other features include a health club, a fitness centre and a children's pool. Fellow travellers say good things about the overall property condition.

Languages

English, Hindi

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 70 rooms
  • Arranged over 5 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
  • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
  • Contactless check-out

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
  • 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.

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • WiFi in rooms*

Parking

  • Free on-site self-parking
  • Free on-site valet parking

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle*

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge)
  • 4 restaurants
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • 24-hour room service

Travelling with children

  • Children's pool

What to do

  • Shopping
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Working away

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference space

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 2001
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • Fireplace in reception
  • Health club
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • DVD player
  • 26-inch LCD TV
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Pillow menu
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Premium bedding
  • Memory-foam mattress

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer (on request)
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • WiFi (surcharge)
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • WiFi is available in guest rooms for an extra charge
  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately INR 300 per person
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday:
  • Fitness facility
  • Health club
  • Outdoor pool

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for INR 1500.0 per day

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Annamalai Hotel
Annamalai International
Annamalai International Hotel
Annamalai International Pondicherry
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Hotel Annamalai International
Hotel Annamalai International Pondicherry
Annamalai Puducherry
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Hotel Annamalai International Hotel Puducherry

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Annamalai International offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel Annamalai International does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Hotel Annamalai International?
Yes, there are 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Annamalai International?
Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel Annamalai International?
Yes, there's free self and valet parking.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Hotel Annamalai International?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Annamalai International?
Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Hotel Annamalai International and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking. Enjoy a swim in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a health club.
Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Annamalai International?
Yes, there are 4 on-site restaurants.
What's the area around Hotel Annamalai International like?
Hotel Annamalai International is in the heart of Puducherry, a short 16-minute walk from Ousteri Lake.

Hotel Annamalai International Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay
Vangipuram, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Marja, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

comfortable.
ramesh kr, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Staying was delightful. Well maintained and grand. Overpriced and food was costly.
3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

not bad for a 2 nights stay but not so good either
The stay was overall good, but for the price offered, the experience could be better in terms of the comfort and the quality of the furniture in the rooms. Another minor issue: the channels on the television are prefixed and incase you request the reception to add that one channel(Sony channel), they bluntly refused to do so. I expected better from a 3.5 star hotel to not overlook these minute but important details
HURNATH MOHIDEEN, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

The decor in the lobby and inside of the hotel was really beautiful and artistic. The food was not good at all, and they run out of items during breakfast, so it was more of a first come first served.
Charles, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Luxurious and comfy rooms. A bit far from the seaside.
1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Old property with poor service from staff. Cleanliness is good but the restaurant requires a huge overhaul
2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Tok, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Reception personnel were not fluent in customer service. Gave us a double bed room while our reservation is for 1 king size bed. Suggest for us to join the beds to make as one bed which was not acceptable. After complaining, then change the room. Air con filters are not well maintained and the bathroom fixtures are old. Water seepage out from the shower cubicle to the bathroom as door is old. Restaurant staff however are very friendly and nice. Very hardworking especially the chef checking that customers are properly served. Housekeeping staff were very efficient too.
4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Family friendly hotel. What stands out is the staff - they were courteous, professional, helpful and hospitable.
3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Check the pool is open before booking!!
Hotel better than I expected, especially the room, AC, bathroom and bed comfort. Also quiet though street outside very noisy. Sadly, the pool was closed for maintenance without advance notice. As I had booked this hotel mainly for the pool this was very disappointing. Staff made no effort to addreess this disappointment with a complimentary drink or meal or anything. They just shrugged and said the pool is closed. Quality of breakfast items just okay but, for the price, it was good value overall. Would stay again if they could guarantee pool availability
1-night trip with friends
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6/10 Good

Great sleep stay let down by swimming pool closed
Very comfortable room, very quiet, clean and super bed and bedding. Very good sleep in a noisy part of the city. Amazing for this price range. Great shower and hot water. However the experience was badly let down by the fact that the swimming pool was closed with no notice for maintenance and I had booked this hotel mainly for the roof top pool. This was a big disappointment. Also quality of some food items at breakfast was not up to standard. The neighbourhood has nothing of interest and is just traffic mostly but there is a nice rooftop bar and restaurant within a five minute walk. I woyld check if the pool is definitely open before I will book here again but if the pool is working I would highly recommend this hotel for this price range.
1-night trip with friends
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4/10 Fair

Terrible room service. Pleasant front office staff but not front office manager. Misrepresented as having 4 restaurants but in fact only 2 plus some food at bar. Poor choice of food.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Good base to explore Pondicherry.
Good clean hotel at reasonable price. Pondicherry has an interesting history and great food. We recommend a visit to Auroville while you’re in Pondicherry- it’s very close.
Zbig, 7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

great hotel & great breakfast, a couple of problems with the staff with regards to meal service and taxi bookings though.
Debbie , 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Friendly hotel with a special lobby.
Hotel is OK, staff friendly. Decor on the kind of weird side, but it adds colour to the place. 15 min walk to White Town.
Arvid, 2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

A good hotel at a bad location
This is a decent 3-star hotel offering great service and good rooms however the location of the property is a big spoiler. The hotel is in the main city and away from the main tourist attraction area (White Town), to travel to the Promenade or French Quarters you will have to rent a car/bike/auto and make your way through the densely populated town. In case you are going for work purpose the hotel is value for money but if you are going to explore Pondicherry then it's better to look for a hotel in the White Town area or M.G road as the second option. The food at the hotel is very average and given the fact that Pondy has great food joints try to have meals outside the hotel only. P.s: I requested cancellation of the booking for a day as I reached the location a day earlier but the hotel staff didn't agree on waiving off the cancellation charge. The manager on duty although asked me to cancel the booking done via Expedia and make a new booking directly with them in order to avoid the extra charge which was very unprofessional.
Shweta, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Stay experience with hotel Annamalai
Room cleanliness okay, there was a water leakage on restroom. Bath Area is small, Bathtup was mentioned while booking the room, but only bath area was there. Taps are very old model. Rs. 3200/per day is expense for this kind of rooms. Hotel environment is good. Food is okay.
Praveen, 2-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very good

Good family stay
Good stuff: 1. It is easy to get around from the hotel - everything is quite close 2. Very nice people - service oriented 3. Room was good Areas for improvement: 1. The AC was not working accurately all night. I observe that it works ok after 5 am... the timing makes me wonder if its intentional 2. Wifi would expire daily and we need to fetch new one everyday
Badri, 2-night family trip
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4/10 Fair

Its Time to Renovate Hotel. Fridge is not working and bed sheet were stinky. Bathroom door was not rusted unable to open or close.
Joseph, 1-night trip with friends
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2/10 Poor

Bad Hotel with pathetic facilities
Too far from the beach. At the cost of rooms in this hotel you will get sea facing rooms on any of the hotels on the Pondicherry (Rock) Beach with breathtaking views and amazing ambience. Problems start as soon as you check-in. The room does not open up because apparently there is a "loose" connection with the switch. Everytime you go out and return to your room it's a harrowing experience, spending 10-15 minutes opening the room. Even though their advertisements might say anything, the TV does not have any channels streaming. None of the sports, movies or news channels are available because the hotel hasn't subscribed to those channels. All the staff will tell you is that there are problems with the connection hence it's not being streamed to your room. But it's pretty evident that the hotel hasn't either paid their dues or hasn't subscribed to the channels because it entails cost (without actually bothering about customers). We stayed for 4 nights in May 2017.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Good Hotel
Convenient location bar facility was available Room was good staff were friendly
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Good atmosphere and very close to market
staff were very kind , room is well maintained and the breakfast was good
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Hotel ok except the cleanliness of the room
Cleaning of the room was bad. There was always something missing : toilet paper, tea or coffee, towels very old ,with holes and grey not white. Breakfast ok but mainly Indiana, fresh fruits. Receptionist people were Nice. Not in thé nicest part of the town, about 2 km from the white town but walkable
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