Featuring garden views, Kariappa House in Pondicherry offers accommodations, a garden, and a shared lounge. This guest house features air-conditioned accommodations with a terrace. There's a year-round outdoor pool and guests can make use of free Wifi, free private parking, and an electric vehicle charging station. At the guest house, all units have a desk. There's a private bathroom with shower in every unit, along with bathrobes, slippers, and a hair dryer. At the guest house, every unit is fitted with bed linen and towels. Buffet and continental breakfast options with warm dishes, local specialities, and fruit are available. The guest house offers a variety of wellness options, including a spa facilities, a wellness packages, and yoga classes. Bike rental and car rental are available at this guest house, and the area is popular for cycling. Popular points of interest near the guest house include Promenade Beach, Sri Aurobindo Ashram, and Manakula Vinayagar Temple. Pondicherry Airport is 2.5 miles from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.1)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Asian, Buffet

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
1 queen bed
1 twin bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 queen bed
1 twin bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 queen bed
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2 sofa beds
1 futon bed
1 king bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
8.7
Location
8.1
Free Wifi
8.8
High score for Pondicherry

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • David
    Ireland Ireland
    Kariappa House is a very nice property. It is set in a lovely garden. The building style is colonial in style and everything is maintained in very good condition. The staff are very helpful and friendly. They will order an auto-rickshaw or taxi...
  • L
    Leena
    India India
    Having stayed at Kariappa House I can honestly say that I will certainly be back again. The staff are really very nice and helpful and Ramji was really nice and quite an interesting person. Not sure why an earlier guest did not like him. He went...
  • Patrick
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Wonderful place, an antique house with an amazing atmosphere, beautiful garden and pool, delicious breakfast and very nice employees
  • Sabrina
    Mauritius Mauritius
    The staff were very kind and helpful. We had several places where we took rest outside in nature. Perfect spot upstairs to do yoga
  • Sonal
    India India
    The whole vibe, the construction of the house gave a feel of a south Indian home. It was a lovely stay there. Too green and very clean.
  • Peter
    Switzerland Switzerland
    One of them most beautiful properties I have stayed in so far... real cosy and heritage style. The Pool ist just "too much"...
  • Mehta
    India India
    Great staff, they were very helpful and the property was well maintained and clean
  • Shraddha
    India India
    Amazing stay and great vibe of the place. Very friendly staff and great hospitality. Loved the stay and experience.
  • Malik
    India India
    Once you are inside and you realise how it feels like to be in a different world while being in the heart of the city. Noise from the outside doesn't come in. The greenery in the courtyard makes you realise how lucky the people in the older times...
  • Kiran
    India India
    The homely feel of the property, the owners have managed restore a heritage property into a beautiful homestead

Managed by KAKOLI BANERJEE, I live on the property & have a great team to help run K House

Company review score: 9.3Based on 47 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

I am your host, Kakoli, and I live on the property. We believe that in order to feel at home, you need to be taken care of by people who consider Kariappa House as their own and welcome you and look after you as a personal House Guest. Our small team consists of Mukesh, Ramji and Vanaja and they do not provide service simply because it is their job. They do it because they love Kariappa House and they are genuinely happy to have guests. They are supported by a small group of local women who help keep the place spotlessly clean,

Property info

In the tradition of old sprawling joint family homes, Kariappa House also has different apartments and buildings that flow into one another. It is a cluster of interconnected houses in a half acre land, interspersed with tropical gardens and courtyards and a covered swimming pool. We spent 5 years restoring and re-creating all the houses in a mix of traditional and contemporary styles which resonated with us and used natural material like wood and stone and lime. The interiors have been furnished with antique furniture, rich Indian textiles, locally made pieces of ceramic and art. Two of the structures are restored Tamil Houses, the main house is re-created in a typical Franco-tamil style and the more contemporary 1970s addition has been modified into a bungalow which is called MANTRA. Luscious tropical garden, water bodies, courtyards and a lap pool create fluid space around the houses, giving sufficient privacy to each. The original family does not live here and hence most of the houses/rooms are now unoccupied. Some areas are retained as private quarters.

Neighborhood info

Although barely 950m from the French quarter, you can walk into a different world within minutes as you walk north along the sea. Vaithikuppam is an urbanised village, which was primarily a fishing area until very recently. As more and more apartments start replacing these colorful thatch roof huts and small tamil houses, we hope that this area will remain a fascinating melting pot that it still is at present. Almost all tourist sites in Pondicherry town is within 10 minutes from Kariappa House.

Languages Spoken

English,Hindi,Tamil

Area info

Amenities of Kariappa House
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Terrace
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • Garden view

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen
  • Toaster
  • Kitchenware

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Cooking class
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinners
    Off-site
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
    Off-site

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk

Food & Drink

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry

Business Facilities

  • Meeting/Banquet facilities

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

General

  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Mosquito net
  • Executive lounge access
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Car rental
  • Elevator
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms

Outdoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Open all year
  • Adults only
  • Pool cover

Spa

  • Yoga classes
  • Spa/Wellness packages
  • Spa facilities
  • Massage
    Additional charge

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Hindi
  • Tamil

House rules
Kariappa House takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Adult (18+ years)
Extra bed upon request
Rs. 2,000 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercardCash is not accepted
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 1:00 PM and 12:00 PM.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Kariappa House of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

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

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 13:00:00 and 12:00:00.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

FAQs about Kariappa House

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Check-in at Kariappa House is from 12:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Room options at Kariappa House include:

    • Twin
    • Double
    • Single
    • Studio
    • Family
  • The prices at Kariappa House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Kariappa House is 0.8 miles from the center of Pondicherry. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Kariappa House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Yoga classes
    • Bike tours
    • Spa facilities
    • Cooking class
    • Bicycle rental
    • Walking tours
    • Swimming pool
    • Themed dinners
    • Spa/Wellness packages
  • The nearest beach is 0.7 miles from Kariappa House. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.