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Mel Ville

1 A Zamindar Garden, off SV Patel Salai, 605001 Pondicherry, India – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 9.5/10! <small>(score from <b>139</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
a kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator and wooden cabinets at Mel Ville in Pondicherry
a living room with a couch and a table at Mel Ville in Pondicherry
a front porch of a house with a red door at Mel Ville in Pondicherry
a bedroom with a bed and a chair and a television at Mel Ville in Pondicherry
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Mel Ville

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Scored 9.4
9.4
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
138 reviews
  • Apartments
  • Kitchen
  • Garden
  • Pet friendly
  • Free Wifi
    88 Mbps
  • Terrace
  • Balcony
  • Air conditioning
  • Private Bathroom
  • 24-hour front desk
Reliable info:
Guests say the description and photos for this property are very accurate.

Just a 10-minute walk from Sri Aurobindo Ashram and 0.6 miles from Manakula Vinayagar Temple, Mel Ville features accommodations in Pondicherry, with a garden. The air-conditioned accommodations are a 12-minute walk from Promenade Beach, and guests can benefit from on-site private parking and complimentary Wifi. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, an elevator, and currency exchange for guests. Some accommodations include a terrace and a satellite flat-screen TV with streaming services, as well as seating area. At the apartment complex, all units are fitted with a wardrobe and a private bathroom. As an added convenience, the apartment offers packed lunches for guests to bring on excursions and other trips off-property. Both a bicycle rental service and a car rental service are available at Mel Ville. Pondicherry Museum is a 14-minute walk from the accommodation, while Bharathi Park is 0.8 miles away. Pondicherry Airport is 1.9 miles from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities
  • Private Parking
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle (free)
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Terrace

Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Pondicherry, this property has an excellent location score of 9.5!

Private Parking Available On Site

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 2:
1 full bed
Bedroom 3:
1 full bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
and
1 futon bed
1 full bed
Bedroom 1:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 2:
1 full bed
Bedroom 3:
1 full bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
1 full bed
and
1 futon bed
Bedroom 1:
2 twin beds
and
1 futon bed
Bedroom 2:
1 full bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
2 twin beds
and
1 futon bed
2 twin beds
and
1 futon bed
2 twin beds
and
1 bunk bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.5
Free Wifi
8.8
High score for Pondicherry
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • L
    Loren
    United States of America United States of America
    “Mel Ville is cozy and run with care by some incredibly gracious hosts. Anup and Mehak went above and beyond to make our stay comfortable. They’re proactive communicators, incredibly responsive, and overall make you feel at home during your stay....”
  • Rahul
    India India
    “The property was amazing and the location was very apt to go around the city. The hosts were very comforting and provided everything we could ask for. The entire process of checking in was smooth and the hosts gave us plenty of details for us to...”
  • M
    Maidhili
    United States of America United States of America
    “Breakfast and meals were wonderful, and the hosts took extra to cater to my dietary preferences and needs. They regularly checked in with me about my needs during my stay and were very accommodating. I did an extended stay and they went out of...”
  • Suraj
    India India
    “It was more than wonderful experience staying at Mel Ville. it's more like a home than a hotel. Host Anup ji and Mehek ji are the power couple who manages the entire property. Got a chance to try Sindhi breakfast which was out of the world. It's...”
  • Pierce
    United States of America United States of America
    “We were treated with great hospitality and received so much help from them! Anup and his wife were extremely accommodating and were pleasant company!”
  • Vilas
    India India
    “Went over for a quick trip to Pondi. We had a wonderful experience staying at Melville. Great hosts and they do really take care of their guests!”
  • Sathish
    India India
    “It is an amazing place to stay, calm and peaceful. I felt divine with their gestures and hospitality. The rooms are utterly clean and well organised. People who expect a well organised place, here you go. Thank you so much Anup Sir.”
  • Balreddy
    United States of America United States of America
    “Location is perfect, closer to beach, shopping and restaurants. Cleaner facility and daily housekeeping. Spacious front for car and two wheeler parking. Elevator facility is a plus. Anup & Mehak are great hosts. Food from their kitchen is an...”
  • Pattanaik
    India India
    “My experience in staying 3 nights was uniquely pleasant. The hosts were caring and helped with several things that I needed in my trip. The room was thoughtfully designed and was maintained very well. very good and connected to different points of...”
  • Abhishek
    India India
    “Mr. Anup and family have been in constant touch right from the booking time and guided us well. We have travelled with our pet dog and had a wonderful experience. The property is located in a quiet place and at a comfortable distance from the...”

Managed by I am flanked by both my kids

Company review score: 9.7Based on 138 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Mehak and myself have lived in Pondicherry for twenty five years now. We could provide invaluable assistance to guests who are not familiar with Pondicherry, help bridge the language barrier to some extent and provide wholesome - home cooked - food given advance notice. We are on call 24 x 7. Period !

Property info

We are on site resident hosts, hence being hands on is our unique selling proposal. The option to order home cooked meals ( prepared by the - qualified - hostess is a big plus. All apartments are fully air conditioned & are installed with fully equipped kitchens.

Neighborhood info

Mel Ville is tucked into a quiet neighborhood located in the heart of Pondicherry. A short hop skip of jump to most of the 'attraction' in town.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of Mel Ville
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular amenities
  • Private Parking
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle (free)
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Terrace
Parking
Private parking is available on site (reservation is not possible) and charges may apply.
  • Parking garage
Internet
Fast free Wifi 88 Mbps. Suitable for streaming 4K content and making video calls on multiple devices. Speed test carried out by the host.
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Private Bathroom
Room Amenities
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Fan
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Outdoors
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Food & Drink
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Packed lunches
  • Breakfast in the room
Transportation
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Car rental
  • Airport shuttle
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Baggage storage
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Miscellaneous
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access
Languages Spoken
  • English

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

Check-in
From 12:00 PM to 11:30 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 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation 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 of all ages are welcome.

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

Crib and extra bed policies

< 1 year old
Extra bed upon request
Free

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.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Groups
When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM.
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

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

Extra people will be charged extra.

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 Mel Ville 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 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

FAQs about Mel Ville

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

  • Mel Ville offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Bicycle rental

  • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Mel Ville (subject to availability) that can accommodate:

    • 6 guests
    • 7 guests
    • 8 guests

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Mel Ville (subject to availability) that have:

    • 2 bedrooms
    • 3 bedrooms

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Mel Ville on this page.

  • Mel Ville is 2,300 feet from the center of Pondicherry. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Mel Ville may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • The nearest beach is 2,600 feet from Mel Ville. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, Mel Ville is popular with guests booking family stays.