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Pondicherry is known for its splendid beaches and every tourist dream of a comfortable stay near the beach. I will list the best beach resorts in Pondicherry in this article. All these beach resorts have private beaches and swimming pools; as a couple or as a family, you will enjoy the beaches all to yourself. It would be best to choose the property based on the activities planned during your stay at Pondicherry.
To give an example, if you are staying at Ocean Spray, which is located 16kms north of Pondicherry and planning to go for boat riding at Chunnmbar boathouse or Ocean Park (8kms south of Pondicherry) will be tedious. It is always better to choose the beach resorts based on the activities you plan to do at Pondicherry, instead of wasting time on roads and traffic. In this article, I have mentioned the best beach resorts in Pondicherry and the activities near them, so it will be easy for you to choose and enjoy your stay at Pondicherry.
List of Best Beach Resorts in Pondicherry
1. Le Pondy
Le Pondy beach resort is one of the best beach resorts in Pondicherry. It is located in pudukuppam which is 12kms south of the white town, Pondicherry. Le pondy has a Large swimming pool, ayurvedic centre & spa, bar, health club, etc. If you are planning to have a party or a meeting, they have a poolside party area, conference rooms, and board rooms. They have a private beach; where you can view the sea from your rooms.
Things to do:
- Sandunes Paradise Beach next to Le pondy for water sports activities
- Ocean park for adventure activities
- Chunnmbar boathouse for boat rides.
All these places are less than 2 km from Le Pondy beach resort.
2. Bonjour Bonheur Ocean Spray Resort
Bonjour Bonheur Ocean Spray Resort is the 5-star luxury beach resort located on the east coast road at Manjakuppam, 16kms north of Pondicherry. If you are coming from Chennai, then this resort will be easier to reach.
It is one of the premium beach resorts where the location and facilities will blow you off. They are one of the few beach resorts that provide royal villas and luxury villas. They have 72 rooms and 28 villas too on their property. You can have a party here with your family or official meetings for your clients in lawns, boardrooms, and conference rooms. The private swimming pool is the major attraction in Ocean spray, where you can enjoy swimming with your loved ones while gazing at the stars or sipping your favorite drink.
Things to do:
- Surfing at Serenity beach
- Auroville
- Svaram Musical instruments and Research Center at Auroville
- Auroville botanical garden
3. Zest Big Beach Resort – Club Mahindra Pondicherry
Zest Big Beach Resort of Clun Mahindra is a luxurious beach resort located in Manapet on the southern side of Pondicherry, around 18kms from the White town. It has a private beach, swimming pool, Conference Halls; Children’s play area, and Wi-Fi in common areas. Big beach resort provides activities like Archery, Fish Spa, Paintballing, Aqua Aerobics, Cook with chef, fire dance, and Candle Light dinner at the beach and in the Poolside.
Things to do:
4. RKN Beach Resort
RKN Beach resort is located in Pudukuppam next to Le Pondy beach resort. It is 12kms away from white town on the southern side of Pondicherry. RKN Beach resort has swimming pools; a spa, and they have the pudukuppam beach next to their property. RKN Beach resort Banquet halls are ideal for weddings, meetings, and events.
Things to do:
- Sandunes Paradise Beach
- Ocean park for adventure activities
- Chunnmbar boathouse for boat rides.
- Arts and crafts village, Murungapakkam
5. The Ashok Beach Resort
The Ashok Beach Resort is located on the East Coast Road near Kalapet. It is 20 km away from white town on the northern side of Pondicherry. Tourists coming from Chennai can reach here easily since it is located on East Coast Road. It is one of the oldest beach resorts in Pondicherry, established in 1966. It has a private beach, Swimming pool, bar, ample parking space. Lots of weddings happen here since it has a vast area with a lawn facing the beach.
Things to do:
- Surfing at Serenity beach
- Matri Mandir at Auroville
- Svaram Musical instruments and Research Centre at Auroville
6. Le Bay Beach Resort
Le bay beach resort is located very close to the city, around 3 km from the White Town. It is located very close to the serenity beach, where the surf schools are located. Le bay beach resort has a swimming pool where you can relax.
Things to do:
- Surfing at Serenity beach
- Matri Mandir at Auroville
- Svaram Musical instruments and Research Centre at Auroville
