Hotel O Auroville Bird Sanctuary Chennai Formerly Vanam Resort, Pondicherry
About the Hotel
Hotel O Auroville Bird Sanctuary Chennai Formerly Vanam Resort - A budget-friendly family resort with air-conditioned rooms, a shared kitchen, and easy access to Pondicherry Airport
Hotel O Auroville Bird Sanctuary Chennai Formerly Vanam Resort is a 3-star, budget-friendly family resort in Pondicherry, offering air-conditioned family rooms with private bathrooms, work desks, seating areas, free WiFi, flat-screen TVs with satellite channels, and free toiletries. The property features a shared lounge and kitchen, a 24-hour front desk with English and Hindi support, daily housekeeping, luggage storage, room service, and free parking, along with an electric vehicle charging station. Located 4 km from Puducherry Airport, the hotel places guests within 11 km of Sri Aurobindo Ashram, 10 km from the Botanical Garden, and 10 km from Pondicherry Museum, with Manakula Vinayagar Temple and Bharathi Park 11 km away. Hotel O Auroville Bird Sanctuary Chennai Formerly Vanam Resort is geared toward families and business travelers seeking budget accommodations near cultural landmarks. The rooms include tiled floors, wardrobes, and air conditioning, while the shared kitchen allows for self-catering. The hotel also provides street parking, valet parking, and key card access, with CCTV in common areas for security. There is no onsite restaurant, and breakfast is available on request. The nearest railway station, Puducherry Railway Station, is 11 km away. Hotel O Auroville Bird Sanctuary Chennai Formerly Vanam Resort offers a quiet setting away from the city bustle, though guests should note that the surrounding area is remote and requires private transportation. The hotel is smoke-free throughout, and non-smoking rooms are available.
Pros
Free WiFi and free parking are included in the room rate.
The hotel is just 4 km from Puducherry Airport, making arrival and departure convenient.
Air-conditioned family rooms include private bathrooms and work desks.
A shared kitchen and lounge are available for guest use.
Cons
The hotel is in a remote area with no nearby eateries or public transportation, so a vehicle is essential.
Some guests reported Wi-Fi connectivity issues and a lack of consistent room cleaning during their stay.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
- 24-hour reception
- No pets allowed
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
- Key access
Services
- Valet parking
- Room service
- Housekeeping
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Sitting area
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Shared kitchen
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock