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The Dune Eco Beach Village and Spa
Standard Non AC Room - Bed, The Dune Eco Beach Village and Spa in Pondicherry
a room with a bed, a desk, and a window, The Dune Eco Beach Village and Spa in Pondicherry
Interior view, The Dune Eco Beach Village and Spa in Pondicherry
Interior view, The Dune Eco Beach Village and Spa in Pondicherry
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6.7

Good

203 reviews

203 reviews

Food & Dining4
Beach4
Breakfast2
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7.2

Very good

Location rating score

Very good location
Parking
FREE
Popular landmarks
Serenity Beach 9.4 km
Rock Beach 13.4 km
Sri Aurobindo Ashram 13.6 km
Arulmigu Manakula Vinayagar Temple 13.7 km
Seaside Promenade 13.9 km
French War Memorial 14.0 km
Eglise de Notre Dame des Anges 14.4 km
Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus 14.8 km
Chunnambar Boat House 20.2 km
Paradise Beach 20.4 km
Nearby landmarks
Kalapet Primary Health Centre 1.6 km
Pondicherry Institute Of Medical Science (PIMS) Hospital 2.4 km
PHC, Kalapet 2.7 km
Primary Health Care Centre 2.7 km
UGC- Academic Staff College 2.8 km
School Of Tamil And Literature 2.9 km
2 & 4 Wheeler parking 2.9 km
UNESCO 3.0 km
GENTS GYM 3.7 km
Kali Das Lawn 3.7 km

The Dune Eco Beach Village and Spa

Pudhukuppam, Pondicherry - Chennai ECR Road, Pondicherry, India, 604303 - See map

Get your trip off to a great start with a stay at this property, which offers car park free of charge. Conveniently situated in the Pondicherry - Chennai ECR Road part of Pondicherry, this property puts you close to attractions and interesting dining options. Don't leave before paying a visit to the famous Seaside Promenade. Rated with 5 stars, this high-quality property provides guests with access to restaurant and outdoor pool on-site.

Highlights

Front desk [24-hour]

Airport transfer

Private beach

Currency exchange

Breakfast [free]

This property has self-selected and self-certified the following hygiene measures.Learn more
Safety Features
Staff trained in safety protocol
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Preventative Equipment
Hand sanitizer
Free face masks
Health and Medical
First aid kit
Doctor/nurse on call
Facilities

Front desk [24-hour]

Airport transfer

Bicycle rental

Car park

Spa

Swimming pool [outdoor]

Luggage storage

Breakfast [free]

Your dates are popular among travelersUsers are booking a place in Pondicherry every 3 minutes on Agoda.com
Value for money6.1
Distance to city center14 km
Location rating7.2
Nearest airportPuducherry Airport (PNY)
Distance to airport11.7 km

Rooms available at The Dune Eco Beach Village and Spa

Suite
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  • Room size: 25 m²/269 ft²
  • Nature view
  • 1 king bed
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Standard Double or Twin Room with Air Conditioning
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  • Room size: 56 m²/603 ft²
  • Garden view
  • 1 double bed
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Superior Double Room
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  • Room size: 20 m²/215 ft²
  • Garden view
  • 1 king bed
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Luxury Suite with Private Pool
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  • Room size: 33 m²/355 ft²
  • Garden view
  • 1 queen bed
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Standard Non AC Room
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  • Room size: 20 m²/215 ft²
  • Garden view
  • 1 king bed
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Suite with pool access
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  • Room size: 30 m²/323 ft²
  • Garden view
  • 1 king bed
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Standard Double or Twin Room with Fan
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  • Room size: 56 m²/603 ft²
  • Garden view
  • 1 double bed
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A/C Standard Room
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  • Room size: 56 m²/603 ft²
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Eco Room(Nature Cooled - Non A/c)
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  • Room size: 47 m²/506 ft²
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Economy Room(No A,C)
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  • Room size: 47 m²/506 ft²
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Frequently asked questions

What time is check-in and check-out at The Dune Eco Beach Village and Spa?

Check-in is from 02:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM. You may request early check-in or late check-out during booking, subject to availability. Guests checking in or out before or after the designated periods may be charged an additional fee. The resort offers luggage storage to guests for before check-in and after check-out. The front desk is always open, day or night.

How do I get to The Dune Eco Beach Village and Spa?

The Dune Eco Beach Village and Spa is easy to access from the airport. In fact, you can even book your airport transfer in advance for greater peace of mind. Just use the "Let us know what you need" section of the booking page to let the resort know you want to book a ride, and they will contact you via the Agoda messaging service. For those who wish to drive their own cars, The Dune Eco Beach Village and Spa has a car park right on site for maximum convenience. Parking is free for guests.

Is breakfast offered at The Dune Eco Beach Village and Spa?

Wake up to a great continental breakfast at The Dune Eco Beach Village and Spa.

What are my dining options at The Dune Eco Beach Village and Spa?

The Dune Eco Beach Village and Spa features an on-site restaurant for your dining convenience.

What is the smoking policy at The Dune Eco Beach Village and Spa?

The Dune Eco Beach Village and Spa does permit smoking in some areas and is not 100% smoke-free.

What restaurants are nearby The Dune Eco Beach Village and Spa?

Restaurants including Auroville Bakery, Goodman Restaurant and Theevu Plage are popular in The Dune Eco Beach Village and Spa’s neighborhood which is known as Pondicherry - Chennai ECR Road.

What popular shopping places are close to The Dune Eco Beach Village and Spa?

Located in the Pondicherry - Chennai ECR Road area, The Dune Eco Beach Village and Spa is close to great shopping choices like Serenity Beach Bazaar.

What are popular attractions near The Dune Eco Beach Village and Spa?

Guests at The Dune Eco Beach Village and Spa can easily visit UGC- Academic Staff College, School Of Tamil And Literature and UNESCO located in the Pondicherry - Chennai ECR Road area.

What popular beaches are close to The Dune Eco Beach Village and Spa?

Guests at The Dune Eco Beach Village and Spa can easily visit Serenity Beach, Auro Beach and Pondicherry University Beach in the Pondicherry - Chennai ECR Road area.

What popular natural sightseeing spots are close to The Dune Eco Beach Village and Spa?

The Dune Eco Beach Village and Spa is located in the Pondicherry - Chennai ECR Road area, which is famous for natural sightseeing destinations such as Cheerful Cheese Canyon Climbing Club.

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What people love about The Dune Eco Beach Village and Spa

  • 9.2

    Exceptional
    Location

    "Excellent stay very good location for beach"

    Mohit

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    December 31, 2021

  • 8.8

    Excellent
    Spaciousness

    "Rooms are extremely spacious and gives you chance to stay with nature."

    Mahendra

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    February 20, 2022

  • 9.2

    Exceptional
    Breakfast

    "Complimentary breakfast is good."

    Ashokkumar

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    January 23, 2020

Property ranking|Compared to 693 Pondicherry properties
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Room comfort score
7/10
Service score
7.1/10
Room size
24 sqm.
Location score
7.2/10
Better than
95
%
of Pondicherry properties
Better than
83
%
of Pondicherry properties
Bigger than
83
%
of Pondicherry properties
Better than
81
%
of Pondicherry properties
Overall rating:

6.7

Good
203 reviews
Cleanliness
6.6
Facilities
6.3
Location
7.2
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More about The Dune Eco Beach Village and Spa

More about The Dune Eco Beach Village and Spa

The Dune Eco Beach Village and Spa

Getting in and around Pondicherry is a breeze when staying at The Dune Eco Beach Village and Spa, located just minutes away from the city center.
Every effort is made to make guests feel comfortable by providing the best in services and amenities. Getting from and back to the airport can be easily arranged with the resort's airport transfer services. Guests can enjoy free parking right at the resort. Front desk services including luggage storage and safety deposit boxes can assist with your needs.
Getting tickets for the city's best entertainment is easy through the resort's tours. Packing light is possible at The Dune Eco Beach Village and Spa thanks to the resort's laundry service keeping your clothes clean. Feeling lazy? In-room conveniences like room service let you get the most out of your room time. Smoking is allowed only in the designated smoking areas provided by resort.
Designed for comfort, all guestrooms offer a range of amenities to ensure a restful night. For your comfort, some rooms at the resort are equipped with linen service and air conditioning. In-room entertainment amenities including the television is provided in some rooms. In some select rooms, you can find a refrigerator, bottled water and mini bar at your disposal.
It's good to know that toiletries and towels are provided in some guest bathrooms.


Dining and things to do

Every morning you can wake up to a delicious free breakfast at The Dune Eco Beach Village and Spa. A variety of convenient and tasty dining options are waiting for you at the resort, for whenever you get hungry. A memorable night with your travel companions can be had without going far, at the resort's bar.
Resort's host of recreational offerings ensures you have plenty to do during your stay. Be sure to spend some time exploring the beach, which is accessible directly from the resort. Spend some time relaxing at the resort's pool. Engage in some easy evening fun with other guests with the resort's ping-pong table and badminton court.


Reasons to stay here

Facilities at this resort are rated higher than 82% of other accommodations in the city.
Find some excellent dining options here, where past guests have rated onsite or nearby dining better than 95% of the city's other accommodations.
Guests who stayed here really appreciated the room comfort, scoring it higher than 95% of accommodations in the city.

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Amenities and facilities

Good
Facilities

6.3

Most talked about facilities

Food & Dining

6 mentions

Beach

3 mentions

Swimming Pool

2 mentions

Breakfast

1 mention

Languages spoken
  • English
  • Hindi
  • Tamil
Outdoor
  • Bicycles
Internet access
  • Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
  • Internet
  • Internet services
  • Wi-Fi in public areas
Things to do, ways to relax
  • Badminton court
  • Fitness center
  • Foot bath
  • Game room
  • Garden
  • Pool with view
  • Private beach
  • Spa
  • Spa/sauna
  • Swimming pool [outdoor]
  • Table tennis
  • Tours
Cleanliness and safety
  • Anti-viral cleaning products
  • Body thermometer
  • Breakfast takeaway service
  • Cashless payment service
  • Daily disinfection in all rooms
  • Daily disinfection in common areas
  • Doctor/nurse on call
  • First aid kit
  • Free face masks
  • Guest rooms seal after sanitization
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Hot water linen and laundry washing
  • Individually-wrapped food options
  • Physical distancing of at least 1 meter
  • Professional-grade sanitizing services
  • Protective screens in common areas
  • Room sanitization opt-out available
  • Rooms sanitized between stays
  • Safe dining setup
  • Sanitized kitchen and tableware items
  • Shared stationery removed
  • Staff trained in safety protocol
  • Temperature check for guests and staff
Dining, drinking, and snacking
  • Alcohol
  • Bar
  • Breakfast [continental]
  • Breakfast [free]
  • Restaurants
  • Room service
  • Snack bar
Services and conveniences
  • Air conditioning in public area
  • Contactless check-in/out
  • Currency exchange
  • Elevator
  • Food delivery
  • Grooming service
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Safety deposit boxes
  • Shrine
  • Smoking area
  • Xerox/fax in business center
For the kids
  • Family room
  • Kids meal
  • Kids safety features
  • Playground
Access
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Front desk [24-hour]
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Pets allowed
  • Security [24-hour]
  • Soundproof rooms
Getting around
  • Airport transfer
  • Car park [free of charge]
  • Car park [on-site]
  • Rental car
Sports equipment rental
  • Bicycle rental
Available in all rooms
  • Desk
  • Free bottled water
  • Mirror
  • Non-smoking
  • Seating area
  • Shower
  • Towels
  • Wake-up service

Food and dining

Breakfast options
  • Continental
Restaurants on site
Fun Restaurant
  • No additional information available

Location

Pudhukuppam, Pondicherry - Chennai ECR Road, Pondicherry, India, 604303
Very good
Location

7.2

Airports
  • Puducherry Airport (PNY)
    11.7 km
  • Chennai International Airport (MAA)
    109.6 km
Public transportation
  • Puducherry Railway Station
    15.0 km
  • Marapalam Bus Stop
    16.8 km
Hospital or clinic
  • Kalapet Primary Health Centre
    1.6 km
Shopping
  • Serenity Beach Bazaar
    9.6 km

What's nearby

Popular landmarks
  • Serenity Beach
    9.4 km
  • Rock Beach
    13.4 km
  • Sri Aurobindo Ashram
    13.6 km
  • Arulmigu Manakula Vinayagar Temple
    13.7 km
  • Seaside Promenade
    13.9 km
  • French War Memorial
    14.0 km
  • Eglise de Notre Dame des Anges
    14.4 km
  • Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
    14.8 km
  • Chunnambar Boat House
    20.2 km
  • Paradise Beach
    20.4 km
Nearby landmarks
  • Kalapet Primary Health Centre
    1.6 km
  • Pondicherry Institute Of Medical Science (PIMS) Hospital
    2.4 km
  • PHC, Kalapet
    2.7 km
  • Primary Health Care Centre
    2.7 km
  • UGC- Academic Staff College
    2.8 km
  • School Of Tamil And Literature
    2.9 km
  • 2 & 4 Wheeler parking
    2.9 km
  • UNESCO
    3.0 km
  • GENTS GYM
    3.7 km
  • Kali Das Lawn
    3.7 km
Distances shown are straight-line distances on the map. Actual travel distances may vary.

Property policies

Children and extra beds

Extra beds are dependent on the room you choose. Please check the individual room capacity for more details.

All children are welcome.

Infant 0-2 year(s)
Stay for free if using existing bedding.
Baby cot/crib may be requested directly from the property.
Children 3-4 year(s)
Must use an extra bed
If you need an extra bed, it will incur an additional charge.
Guests 5 years and older are considered as adults
Must use an extra bed which will incur an additional charge.
Others
  • When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Some helpful facts

Check-in/Check-out
  • Check-in from14:00
  • Check-out until12:00
Getting around
  • Distance from city center14 km
  • Travel time to airport (minutes)200
The property
  • Number of bars/lounges01
  • Number of floors02
  • Number of restaurants1
  • Number of rooms 52
  • Room voltage220
  • Year property opened2005

Property announcements

Please note that any changes in tax structure due to government policies will result in revised taxes, which will be applicable to all reservations and will be charged additionally during check out.

Reviews of The Dune Eco Beach Village and Spa from real guests

Provided by verified guests of Agoda
Cleanliness6.6
Facilities6.3
Location7.2
Room comfort and quality7.0
Service7.1
Value for money6.1
High score for Pondicherry
Rating
9+ Exceptional (13)
8-9 Excellent (9)
7-8 Very Good (10)
6-7 Good (6)
<6 Below Expectation (31)
Time of the year
Mar - May (10)
Jun - Aug (12)
Sep - Nov (11)
Dec - Feb (36)

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10.0
Exceptional
Paul from United Kingdom
Couple
Standard Non AC Room
Stayed 2 nights in February 2020

Magical”

We had an unforgettable experience staying in one of their nature cooled standard rooms. There is nothing standard about this room it’s absolutely unique. We slept with the huge window looking out onto the ocean open to the elements and the sound of waves crashing onto the beach sending us to sleep was something special. Great food in the restaurant added to the uniqueness that is the Dune. Their original eco friendly resort has been much copied but never bettered. Highly recommended

Reviewed February 29, 2020

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10.0
Exceptional
MALLIKARJUN from Papua New Guinea
Family with young children
Suite
Stayed 2 nights in January 2022

Good Trip”

Overall stay was good. Food was awesome. Love to visit again. Only avoid First Floor staying during summer. I have stayed here during Pongal holidays.

Reviewed January 17, 2022

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10.0
Exceptional
Arvind from India
Family with young children
Standard Double or Twin Room with Air Conditioning
Stayed 2 nights in December 2021

Excellent property”

And I loved the dog in their property He takes extra care of all the guests Missing him Waiting to go there to see him again He is a Fawn color Mongrel

Reviewed December 07, 2021

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10.0
Exceptional
Vidhya from India
Couple
Suite with pool access
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

Beautiful and calm place to stay. Food was very good.”

Amazing service by Agoda. Peaceful stay at Dune.

Reviewed May 13, 2019

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8.8
Excellent
Mahendra from India
Couple
Standard Double or Twin Room with Fan
Stayed 2 nights in October 2021

Excellent Resort for stay. ”

Value for money 💰. we visited around September 2021. And got the deal from agoda of around 7k. We have visited many other great places but this property is quite special and unique. 1. Rooms are extremely spacious and gives you chance to stay with nature. 2. Beach access 3. Breakfast (included) was great. 4. Very large property to explore. cons : 1. You need bicycle to move around the resort, but we weren't able to find any well maintained bycicles during our stay. 2. cleanliness can be better.

Reviewed February 20, 2022

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9.2
Exceptional
Ashokkumar from India
Family with young children
Superior Double Room
Stayed 2 nights in January 2020

Eco friendly Hotel ”

This is my 3rd time to DUNE. Suitable for family and friends. Private access to Beach near Swimming pool. Friendly staff, Good menu on Dinner and Lunch. Complimentary breakfast is good. Room service is quick and friendly staff. Had a lovely stay

Reviewed January 23, 2020

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9.2
Exceptional
deepesh from India
Family with teens
Standard Non AC Room
Stayed 2 nights in November 2018

calm!”

well my dog enjoyed the most i must say...has a private beach...i stayed in the hut facing the sea...it was like an oasis in the middle of a desert. had a blissful stay!

Reviewed April 09, 2019

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8.8
Excellent
Chandan from India
Couple
Standard Double or Twin Room with Air Conditioning
Stayed 2 nights in July 2021

Quite off-the-beat resort. ”

The dune is a beautiful and vast properly and rooms are tastefully decorated. Do not expect 5 star like service or facilities. This is an off the beat and quirky resort and service is not like in executive / 5 star resorts.

Reviewed July 13, 2021

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8.4
Excellent
Shyam from India
Couple
Superior Double Room
Stayed 1 night in December 2019

Unique Resort with large cottages”

This is my second visit to the Dune group of resorts and their USP of eco friendly and unique cottages are amazing. This time too we got a very unique and large cottages very well done up. Only flip side to this resort is they have a very limited food menu which could be improved. Apart from this the entire experience was amazing. Plus they are a pet friendly resort which is an added advantage. Kudos to the staff who were all cheerful and always ready to be of assistance. Will definitely visit again.

Reviewed January 04, 2020

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9.2
Exceptional
Mohit from India
Couple
Standard Double or Twin Room with Fan
Stayed 3 nights in December 2021

Exceptional”

Excellent stay very good location for beach

Reviewed December 31, 2021

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8.0
Excellent
vimala from India
Family with young children
Standard Non AC Room
Stayed 2 nights in December 2018

Great place - needs more family activities drivers were very rude at times. ”

Lovely place, food was very average. Very few options on dinner and breakfast buffet.whst was served was delicious though!! Very friendly restaurant staff!! Room service was VERY slow!!

Reviewed January 02, 2019

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8.0
Excellent
Manzoor from India
Family with young children
Standard Non AC Room
Stayed 1 night in October 2019

Dunes eco Villege experience ”

You should clean interior and walking to the room

Reviewed October 31, 2019

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6.4
Good
Deepa from India
Family with young children
Suite
Stayed 2 nights in October 2018

Dune Eco Resort Review”

The rooms/Accommodation was lovely. The rooms were well appointed and grand. the location, and access to private and clean beaches was the best part of the stay. Proximity to both Pondicherry and Mahabalipuram too was just perfect. to each place was an hours drive either north or south on ECR road. What was a big downturn was both the Quality of food and hygiene at Dune 's restaurants. Food was greasy overcooked or poorly flavoured run-of-the mill. The cook at the Dosa counter was unhappy and dishing out undercooked Dosas for Breakfast. The Flies in the Dining areas are a HUGE turnoff. YOu can't eat in peace. there are flies everywhere!!! For family travllers who intend to eat inhouse and enjoy the Place, this aspect will definitely put you at a less than happy tone. I strongly encourage the Resort Management to address this. -Deepa

Reviewed February 06, 2019

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6.8
Good
Romil from India
Couple
Standard Non AC Room
Stayed 3 nights in December 2019

Staff efficiency.”

At the time of our stay, it seemed you restaurant was under staffed which led to very slow service of meals and making other residents unpleasant. Although your staff was very friendly and welcoming.

Reviewed January 03, 2020

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6.0
G from India
Family with young children
Room Assigned on Arrival
Stayed 1 night in August 2021

Accommodation good but maintenance is not upto mark and food is not good”

Food is the main problem as it was very average when compared to the cost..otherwise the stay and atmosphere, swimming pool and private access to beach are amazing..

Reviewed August 30, 2021

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5.6
Ambika from India
Group
Superior Double Room
Stayed 1 night in February 2020

Not worth the money”

The pics in the site are very deceptive. We were jus given a normal room and the AC wasn’t even enough to cool the room in the night. The day in the room was even worse. Water was stagnant in the bathroom and water heater was not working in one of our rooms. To refill the drinking water they took forever 🙄 Though the food in the restaurant was good, it was a little expensive. Overall the resort isn’t a luxury one and it’s defl not worth the price.

Reviewed February 26, 2020

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5.6
Monisha from India
Solo traveler
Standard Double or Twin Room with Fan
Stayed 4 nights in December 2020

Cute accommodation but food was terrible”

The huts and houses were cute but I couldn't leave the property due to restrictions. Had to eat only there and the options and quantities were pitiful. It's far away from the town as well. But good for a total getaway from civilisation.

Reviewed February 05, 2021

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5.6
A from India
Family with young children
Superior Double Room
Stayed 1 night in December 2021

Hospitality”

It's not the same hospitality like 7 years back during my first visit.

Reviewed January 05, 2022

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3.2
Joseph from India
Family with teens
Suite
Stayed 1 night in January 2022

Dune Experience”

As you enter the resort, it is really disappointing to see the reception area to be so small and you have to fill in your details standing and the staff are totally unaware of how to make a guest comfortable. Vast areas of land stand wasted and the whole place looks dilapidated. The place can by no stretch of imagination be called an eco-village. Indoor activities are limited and there were not any outdoor activities. The food was not great. The restaurant was totally understaffed and those that were on duty were specially trained to be unfriendly. They offer little assistance which baffled me. With little care for the environment and plans and vegetation and lots of improvement for a guest-friendly staff training, this place could well be worth spending some time. If you want to enjoy spending a couple of days by spending so much money, there are plenty of better destinations.

Reviewed January 19, 2022

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2.8
Neha from India
Couple
Superior Double Room
Stayed 2 nights in December 2019

Not Worth The Money we spent”

Booked the superior deluxe room but was allocated another room altogether with no proper lighting. Had to complain that’s when a proper room was given, too many bugs around, esp the washroom. Beach and Pool are good, neat and well maintained. But Rooms & the property in general needs a lot of maintainance and some good marketing. The Location is far off from the town, you need to book an intercity cab and pay so much just for a25 mins drive. Food served was okay , slightly over priced tho.

Reviewed December 30, 2019

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