My husband & I decided to book a weekend stay with Le Pondy, a quiet resort located a little further from Pondicherry. It's a good 4-5 kms from the main city and not very accessible by public transport. But if you have your own transport, this should be no problem at all.
We had booked a Lake View Room and checked in on a Saturday afternoon. It's a vast, open & airy property with a gorgeous lake on one side and the sea on the other. The first thing that strikes you, is that this is a very big resort!
The reception was very courteous and warm. We were tempted to check the Presidential Pool Villa during check in. He was smart enough to identify our inclination & gave us a good deal. And that was the beginning of an unbelievable & exotic dream holiday!
The private pool was surprisingly large and flanked on each side by a roofed pool deck and an adorable open kitchenette. It was extremely well planned to give you maximum privacy. For all those who are shy about getting into a public pool, this is the place to go!
The rooms were large and spacious with all the amenities that one needs. The real shocker was the open air bathroom! It took me a while to get used to it but once you do it really is something you won't forget in a while.
We had booked a Lake View Room and checked in on a Saturday afternoon. It's a vast, open & airy property with a gorgeous lake on one side and the sea on the other. The first thing that strikes you, is that this is a very big resort!
The reception was very courteous and warm. We were tempted to check the Presidential Pool Villa during check in. He was smart enough to identify our inclination & gave us a good deal. And that was the beginning of an unbelievable & exotic dream holiday!
The private pool was surprisingly large and flanked on each side by a roofed pool deck and an adorable open kitchenette. It was extremely well planned to give you maximum privacy. For all those who are shy about getting into a public pool, this is the place to go!
The rooms were large and spacious with all the amenities that one needs. The real shocker was the open air bathroom! It took me a while to get used to it but once you do it really is something you won't forget in a while.
Now comes the slight con - the food. After all this preamble, our expectations about the food was sky high. Especially about the Sea Food. But the food was strictly average. It lacked any particular punch or taste or flavour. Mind you, it wasn't bad. It was much better than any unhealthy and oily mess. Infact all their food had minimal oil. But it truely lacked flavour. The Kerala Style Prawn Curry and Ghee Rice was disappointing. But simple food like Sandwiches and Salads were quite good. They ended our trip with a complementary cake for our anniversary. A good way to say bye :)
Overall the Presidential Pool Villa gets a big thumbs up! They have two kinds btw, Presidential & Luxury Pool Villa. If you are a couple looking for a quiet time or a big family with kids, Le Pondy is a great place to be near Chennai but be cut off at the same time!
When it comes to Le Pondy, the 5 star resort located in Pondicherry is one of the most popular hotel there. Le Pondy also has a restaurant that serves a variety of food, snacks and beverages. Apart from, it check various other popular Pondicherry hotels.
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