Located in the centre of Puducherry, 300 metres from Promenade Beach, the historic Villa Helena provides accommodation with free WiFi and a garden. It is situated less than 1 km from Sri Aurobindo Ashram and offers private check-in and check-out. The accommodation features luggage storage space and a housekeeping service for guests. Accessible via private entrance, all units have air conditioning, soundproofing, desk and a private bathroom with a shower. A terrace with outdoor furniture and garden views is offered in every unit. At the bed and breakfast, every unit has bed linen and towels. At the bed and breakfast, the family-friendly restaurant is open for dinner and lunch and serves French cuisine. Popular points of interest near Villa Helena include Bharathi Park, Pondicherry Railway Station and Pondicherry Museum. The nearest airport is Puducherry, 5 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Puducherry, this property has an excellent location score of 9.5


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.2
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
8.3
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
9.5
High score for Puducherry
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See what guests loved the most:

  • D
    France France
    We had such a lovely stay at Villa Helena. The rooms in the back are simple but very beautiful. The staff is friendly and always smiling, the restaurant is delicious and I would highly suggest booking a massage.
  • Darrelle
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Inside the property is a peaceful haven of greenery away from the bustling streets outside. The room had nice decor, big bathroom, good AC, comfy bed. The owner was very helpful in answering any questions. The restaurant area was nice with good...
  • Liz
    France France
    Loved the location right in the middle of White Town. Loved the colonial style building and charming courtyard where we had dinner and breakfast. The room wasn't at all modern but that only added to its charm! Friendly staff.
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      French • Mediterranean • European
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian

Facilities of Villa Helena
Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Terrace
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Garden view
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Living Area
  • Desk
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Soundproofing
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
  • Non-smoking rooms
Wellness
  • Massage
    Additional charge
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Japanese

House rules

Villa Helena takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 13:00

Check-out

Until 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Cot upon request
Free
2 years
Cot upon request
Free
Extra bed upon request
Rs. 1,000 per child, per night
3 - 17 years
Extra bed upon request
Rs. 1,000 per child, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Maestro Mastercard Visa Cash Villa Helena accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

FAQs about Villa Helena

  • Room options at Villa Helena include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Single

  • Villa Helena offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Massage

  • Villa Helena is 1,050 yards from the centre of Puducherry. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The nearest beach is just 200 yards from Villa Helena. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Villa Helena has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1

  • Check-in at Villa Helena is from 13:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • The prices at Villa Helena may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.