Palais De Mahe - A Cgh Earth Experience Hotel - Pondicherry

$$$$||View on mapPondicherry, IndiaDoor No: 4, R.S No: 239, Rue De Bussy Street (Lal Bah Door Sastri Road), Pondicherry, India|
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Palais De Mahe - A Cgh Earth Experience Hotel - Pondicherry
Door No: 4, R.S No: 239, Rue De Bussy Street (Lal Bah Door Sastri Road), Pondicherry, India·View on map
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Overall Score
Perfect
9.3Perfect
Location9.8
Staff9.7
Cleanliness9.6
Comfort9.5
Facilities9.3
Who stays here
Families37%
Couples34%
Groups18%
Solo9%

Overview

Overall Score
Perfect
9.3Perfect
Location9.8
Staff9.7
Cleanliness9.6
Comfort9.5
Facilities9.3
Who stays here
Families37%
Couples34%
Groups18%
Solo9%

Heritage hotel with Ayurvedic spa, 200 ft from the Bay of Bengal in Pondicherry's French Quarter.

Rooms & Architecture

Palais de Mahe occupies a restored colonial building that blends French and Tamil architectural styles. The 18 rooms feature high ceilings, arched doorways, and deep verandahs overlooking a majestic courtyard. Each room at Palais de Mahe CGH Earth provides air conditioning, a minibar, a seating area, and a private bathroom with both shower and bath.

Dining

Signature restaurant Les Alizes serves freshly caught seafood alongside Indian and Continental cuisines. Earth Cafe on the ground floor offers a selection of coffee and snacks throughout the day. Guests can also order from the rooftop terrace restaurant, which features an open-air setting with views over the pool.

Wellness & Spa

The on-site Ayurvedic spa provides a full range of treatments including head massage, neck massage, and full body massages using traditional Kerala techniques. Spa facilities include a massage chair and separate treatment rooms for facial and foot therapies. Guests repeatedly rate the Ayurvedic centre as one of the best parts of their stay at this CGH Pondicherry property.

Pool & Grounds

An outdoor swimming pool sits in the central courtyard, surrounded by pillars and deep verandahs. The pool is accessible from most ground-floor rooms and provides a relaxing space during Pondicherry's warm weather. The hotel also offers bicycle rental for exploring the nearby French Quarter and Promenade Beach.

Location & Services

Palais de Mahé CGH Earth lies in the French Quarter, 300 ft from Promenade Beach and a 10-minute walk from Aurobindo Ashram. The hotel provides airport shuttle service, car hire, currency exchange, and a 24-hour front desk. Wheelchair-accessible rooms and an emergency cord in the bathroom are available for guests with mobility needs.

  • Location: 200 ft from Bay of Bengal, in French Quarter near Promenade Beach
  • Rooms: 18 rooms with high ceilings and French-Tamil colonial architecture
  • Dining: Les Alizes - freshly caught seafood; Earth Cafe - coffee & snacks
  • Wellness: Full Ayurvedic spa with head, neck, and full body massages
  • Pool: Outdoor swimming pool in central courtyard with verandahs
  • Services: Bicycle rental, airport shuttle, currency exchange, wheelchair accessible
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 14:00-23:59
until 11:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Breakfast
The hotel offers a full breakfast at the price of INR 823.0 per person. 
Children & extra beds
Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Building
Number of rooms:15
Former name
palais de mahe - cgh earth
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Rooms and availability

Guest Room
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed1 Queen Size Bed
Deluxe Room
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed2 Single beds
  • Shower
  • Air conditioning

Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Free parking
Baggage storage

Locker room

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Snack bar

Shuttle

Paid airport shuttle

Swimming pool

Outdoor swimming pool

Spa and relaxation

Facial

Head massage

Full body massage

Beauty treatment

Sports & Fitness

  • Cycling

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Car rental
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Bar/ Lounge area

Business

  • Business center
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cribs

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled
  • Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Garden area
  • Spa & wellness center
  • Facial
  • Beauty treatment
  • Head massage
  • Full body massage
  • Foot massage

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock
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Essential information about Palais De Mahe - A Cgh Earth Experience Hotel

💵 Lowest room price 128 US$
📏 Distance to center 2.0 mi
✈️ Distance to airport 3.9 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Pondicherry, PNY

Location

Door No: 4, R.S No: 239, Rue De Bussy Street (Lal Bah Door Sastri Road), Pondicherry, India
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Door No: 4, R.S No: 239, Rue De Bussy Street (Lal Bah Door Sastri Road), Pondicherry, India
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