See all properties

Grand Serenaa Hotel and Resorts

Property class: 4

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Grand Serenaa Hotel and Resorts

A well-lit outdoor pool area with a bar and seating, surrounded by a landscaped garden and a building with multiple balconies.
A long, narrow hallway with a wooden door labeled "102" on the left and a large window on the right.
A hotel with a central building, multiple windows, and a well-lit entrance.
A hotel with a central courtyard, paved walkways, and a variety of plants.
A spacious dining area with round tables, green upholstered chairs, and modern pendant lighting.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is $44
$42 nightly
$44 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 25 - Aug 26

Explore the area

View in a map
164/1 Puducherry Tindivanam Koot Rd, Tiruchitrambalam Near Auroville, Vanur, Tamil Nadu, 605111
  • Place, Matrimandir
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Ousteri Lake
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Pondicherry Promenade Beach
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pondicherry (PNY)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Maple Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a headboard with a geometric pattern, a small table with a chair, and a red curtain.

Maple Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Maple Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, two bedside tables with lamps, and a floral wall decoration.

Maple Room

  • Garden view
  • 590 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Daffodil Room

A hotel room with a brick wall, a bed with a green headboard, red and white pillows, heart-shaped flower arrangements on the bed, and a nightstand with a lamp and a phone.

Daffodil Room

  • Resort view
  • 790 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for MARI GOLD

A hotel room with a brick wall, a bed with a green headboard, red and white pillows, heart-shaped flower arrangements on the bed, and a nightstand with a lamp and a phone.

MARI GOLD

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Daffodil Room

A hotel room with a brick wall, a green upholstered headboard, a white bedspread, red pillows, a heart-shaped flower arrangement, a bedside table with a lamp, and a small table with a yellow cushion.

Daffodil Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for MARI GOLD

A hotel room with a brick wall, a four-poster bed, a sitting area with a table and chairs, and a large mirror.

MARI GOLD

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Similar properties

A grand lobby with a high ceiling, ornate columns, and a central chandelier.
Shenbaga Hotel and Convention Centre
Puducherry
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
4.0 out of 5, Very Good, 84 reviews
$39 nightly
The price is $41
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Total with taxes and fees
Shenbaga Hotel and Convention Centre

About the neighborhood

Vanur

Located in Vanur, Grand Serenaa Hotel and Resorts is by the sea, within a 10-minute drive of Ousteri Lake and Maze. .This spa hotel is 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from Matrimandir and 6.2 mi (10 km) from Ananda Ranga Pillai House.

What's nearby

  • Matrimandir - 13 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Ousteri Lake - 13 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Botanical Gardens - 19 min drive - 7.7 miles
  • Sacred Heart of Jesus - 22 min drive - 8.8 miles
  • Pondicherry Promenade Beach - 24 min drive - 9.0 miles

Getting around

  • Pondicherry-Puducherry Station - 23 min drive
  • Pondicherry (PNY) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Indian Coffee House - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Prawn And Crab - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Gravity RestoPub - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Indian Coffee House - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Cool Cat Coffee Bar - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Grand Serenaa Hotel and Resorts

Grand Serenaa Hotel and Resorts offers 70 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include showers, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Vanur hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered daily and refrigerators can be requested.

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Tulip. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including Ayurvedic and reflexology.
Make yourself at home in one of the 70 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Take time to pamper yourself with a visit to the full-service spa. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, a fitness center, and bicycles to rent. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a banquet hall.
For lunch or dinner, stop by Arcadia, a restaurant that specializes in international cuisine. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe, and room service (during limited hours) is provided. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. For your convenience, a complimentary breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and express check-in. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free valet parking is available onsite.
A complimentary breakfast is served each morning between 7 AM and 10 AM.
Arcadia - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Open daily.
Cafe One - This coffee shop specializes in international cuisine. Open 24 hours. Open daily.
Altavida - Onsite bar. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Altavida
  • Arcadia
  • Cafe One

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Full-service spa

  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Reflexology

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from May 5 to May 15:
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: INR 2935.78
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: INR 3000 (from 3 to 6 years old)

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: INR 3500.00 per vehicle (one-way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Property is also known as

Grand Serenaa Hotel Pondicherry
Grand Serenaa Hotel
Grand Serenaa Pondicherry
Grand Serenaa Hotel Resorts Tindivanam
Grand Serenaa Resorts Tindivanam
Serenaa Resorts Tindivanam
Grand Serenaa Resorts Vanur
Grand Serenaa Hotel Resorts
Grand Serenaa Hotel and Resorts Hotel
Grand Serenaa Hotel and Resorts Vanur
Grand Serenaa Hotel and Resorts Hotel Vanur

Grand Serenaa Hotel and Resorts Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 16 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Raj

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Reasonably good
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Saurabh

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Location is good with quiet and secluded surroundings. The rooms were clean but the toilets and bathrooms were dirty. Sometimes the flushes were not working or there were issues with the drainage. Staff was prompt to respond but the property need some regular maintenance work. Breakfast options were good.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Raj

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's misleading. Says 790 sqft in the description but it's hardly 250. Bathroom is broken and place is dirty
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

RN

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good one They can fix the smell from the room
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The worst stay for the money I paid and expected.

Driver was not provided a common bath room for drivers. They were asked to use the security rest rooms. In the rooms there is a persisting stinking smell throughout. In spite of changing the rooms also the stink was everywhere. People planning to visit Auroville only come there and they do not want to raise a complaint about it. Please do not encourage booking in this Hotel to your guests. You will lose your reputation
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mohammed

Liked: Staff & service
I liked it for its location. perfact for vaccation..But food was terrible.Breakfast not worth money.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017
Verified review

8/10 Good

Cool

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Gud

staff is cooperative...amenities n facilities r gud..pool is well maintained.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everythingabout the resort is great. But itis too far from town. That is the biggest drawback.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

good resort close to Pondicherry

Had an issue with the windows to the balcony ..would not close so they changed the room Services good
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Narashiman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good stay
Verified review

8/10 Good

Maninder

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel, stay and facilities are good.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shine

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

memorable experience and super place to stay

it was a wonderful stay.enjoyed every moment.one problem was that there was a toll u have to cross each and everytime u go to the main center. Would like to book this hotel again .
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good stay

Pleasant stay. Good experience. Out of Pondicherry, slightly overpriced. Should have more varieties for food.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Quiet location away from hustle and bustle

If this is your first stay in India as a westerner you may be disappointed somewhat but as a frequent traveller, this is on the top end fo the price. Beautiful pool and surrounds, basic breakfast but ok, hard bed and pillows but I really enjoyed my stay and would be back. A little out of town but only 8km with easy access to taxis and autos. 3hrs for inr500. There are also awesome eateries in the French district near beach, Le chateau and the promenade if you need a break from the indian spice....a really nice few days away.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

pradeepan

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort