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Dune Eco village and Spa

Property class: 3.5
3.5-star beach hotel with spa

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A spacious bathroom with a large bathtub, wooden flooring, and large windows offering a view of greenery.
A spacious indoor area with a high ceiling and a thatched roof structure.
A room with a thatched roof, wooden walls, a bed with a green mattress, a wooden table, and a chair.
A restaurant with a high, arched ceiling and multiple tables and chairs arranged for dining.
A traditional building with a reception area, steps leading up to it, and a surrounding garden with rocks and trees.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Pudhukuppam, Keelputhupet, (via Pondicherry University), Marakkanam, Pondicherry, 605014
  • Place, Auro Beach
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Sri Aurobindo Ashram
    ‪40 min drive‬
  • Place, Pondicherry Promenade Beach
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pondicherry (PNY)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Eco cottage ( Non A/c )

A room with a thatched roof, a bed with a blue mattress, a wooden bench, a fan, and a table with a vase of flowers.

Eco cottage ( Non A/c )

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A modern room with a blue color scheme, featuring a bed, a sofa, a small table, and wall-mounted shelves.

Double Room

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room

A room with a bed, a wooden table with a plant, a ceiling fan, and a large arched window with stained glass.

Superior Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a bed, a desk, and a chair.

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A modern room with a large window, a sofa, a TV, and a wooden floor.

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Luxury Studio Suite

  • Garden view
  • 500 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Family Villa

  • Garden view
  • 2500 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Luxury Penthouse

A spacious bathroom with a large bathtub, wooden flooring, and large windows offering a view of greenery.

Luxury Penthouse

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Manjakuppam

Seaside stay .You'll be within 6 miles (10 km) of Auro Beach and 9 miles (15 km) of Serenity Beach. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Sri Varadaraja Perumal Temple and Maze.

What's nearby

  • Auro Beach - 20 min drive - 6.3 miles
  • Serenity Beach - 32 min drive - 9.0 miles
  • Sri Aurobindo Ashram - 40 min drive - 11.5 miles
  • Pondicherry Promenade Beach - 41 min drive - 11.8 miles
  • Pondicherry Lighthouse - 43 min drive - 12.0 miles

Getting around

  • Pondicherry Villiyanur Station - 29 min drive
  • Chennai International Airport (MAA) - 173 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bread & Chocolate - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Conscious Cafe - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Marc's Coffee - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Boku Ramen Auroville - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Tanto Trattoria Pizzeria - ‬15 min drive

About this property

Dune Eco village and Spa

3.5-star beach hotel with spa
Dune Eco village and Spa offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a children's pool. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business center and meeting rooms are available. Spa services, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the family-friendly Dune Eco village and Spa. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Marakkanam hotel.

  • 48 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Deli
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Dune Eco village and Spa offers 48 accommodations with minibars and safes. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. A pillow menu is available. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.
Paradise Spa has massage/treatment rooms. Services include massages and body treatments. The spa is equipped with a sauna. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and Ayurvedic.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Yoga classes

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

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
To register at this property, guests who are Indian citizens must provide a valid photo identity card issued by the Government of India; travelers who are not citizens of India must present a valid passport and visa.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Dune Eco village and Spa

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for INR 1500.0 per day.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: INR 1500.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Dune Eco village and Spa to the airport?

Dune Eco village and Spa is 9.6 mi (31-min drive) away from the Pondicherry (PNY) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Dune Eco village and Spa have an airport shuttle?

Dune Eco village and Spa offers an airport shuttle.

How close is Dune Eco village and Spa to the beach?

This hotel is 5.1 mi (14-min drive) from Auro Beach and 7.3 mi (20-min drive) from Serenity Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Dune Eco village and Spa offer free breakfast?

Dune Eco village and Spa does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Dune Eco village and Spa?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Dune Eco village and Spa?

Check-in begins at 2 PM.

Is there free parking at Dune Eco village and Spa?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Dune Eco village and Spa have a pool?

Dune Eco village and Spa features an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Does Dune Eco village and Spa have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Dune Eco village and Spa have a spa?

Pamper yourself with a day at Paradise Spa, where you can enjoy Ayurvedic treatments, aromatherapy, and massages.

How close is Dune Eco village and Spa to downtown Marakkanam?

Dune Eco village and Spa is 0.6 mi away from Manjakuppam.

Dune Eco village and Spa Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 32 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

5.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Jean-marc

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

Good

Good stay. Interesting concept. Problem with music very early the morning and shower too hot or too cold. Very nice beach.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Strand war sehr gut. Pool war nicht in Betrieb. Mitarbeiter unerfahren. Restaurant gut. Preis Leistungsverhältnis nicht angemessen.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Mary

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel had its older days of glory. I requested in advance to be picked up at the airport, no one replied. They DON’T TAKE FOREIGN CREDIT CARDS, and wasn't warned prior to my trip, which lead to a 3 hour ordeal trying to check out - manager decides to go out to lunch although I am trying to sort things out. They offer daily yoga and meditation, yet I got none because the instructor wasn’t feeling well, and never got a substitute, never canceled in advance they just let you show up at 7am to an empty yoga studio. Tried the gym instead, had to clean myself because all equipment is out of place and very dirty, weight plates on the machine are so rusty that it should be out of order. Power outages are very frequent. Food was always good, they have a good selection of international and Indian cuisine, plus hipo toxic and low carb food that make for tasty options when detoxing. Restaurant staff were always flawless in their service, except for the last day when a waiter laugh at me on my face. When asked what is included in the 3 day beauty package (worth like 300USD) the answer was: -it’s like some massages and some juices”, Quite disappointing, and Im leaving petty details out of the review
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Venkat

Liked: Staff & service

Good property.Need improvements.

We stayed here for 3 days from 17th June at Bamboo House. Few of the amenities were not working. Booked the hotel through Expedia. Need more info. reg. the rooms. Staff and housekeeping were good. Food was okay. The property is big and they had bicycles for moving inside the property. The bicycles were not in good condition. The swimming pool, kids playing area, were far from the room. Swimming pool is small. The amenities in kids playing area were in not good condition. It becomes very hot between 11.00am to 4.30pm. You cannot stay inside the room. They need to put coolers inside the rooms which are not having ac's.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Rajeshkumar

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

Worst place

Very bad experience... hotel staffs are behaving like a gundaas
Stayed 1 night in May 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Saravana

Liked: Cleanliness

It's k hotel for a non seasonal time.

Food was good. Stay was k. Location is the best. Private beach not so clean but you have lot of personal space. Staffs were courteous but needs a lot of improvement not up to the standard. Just an instance one of the guys who guided us to the room was having chinikani in his mouth and looked soo drunk, something you really don't want to see. Restaurant staffs were pretty better and maintained the etiquette. I would suggest others to go the hotel may be 50 50. Not sure it's was not too good or too worse an OK hotel. Defenitly pricing is too high for the rooms can bring down at least 20% i think that's worth it.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Chetan

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

Fallen from Grace

This hotel used to be quite good about 10 years ago. Now it's simply not worth the price. Service is extremely slow and laid back, plus they are severely understaffed. The quality of the staff are also nothing to write home about. Rooms are also not too clean and the sofas are downright dirty. The couches in the dining area are filthy. No Wi-Fi, no cable TV. Any food left outside your room in the sit out area will get eaten by dogs that are roaming the property. This place is in need of a serious makeover.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

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

Viikonloppu Dunessa

Majoitusvaihtoehtona dune on semi OK. Alueella saa olla rauhassa, meri on lähellä ja toimii hyvin lyhyen pysähdyksen majoituksessi erityisesti lapsiperheelle. Oma focus reissussa oli päästä viikonlopuksi pois Chennaista ja tutustua Pondicherryyn. Hotellin miinukset (Huonetta ei ollut siivottu, mastercard ei toiminut paikassa koko pitkän viikonlopun aikana, wifi toimii vain rajatuilla alueilla, ravintolassa hidas palvelu, ravintolatunnelmaa häiritsevät varislinnut, jotka pöydästä noustessa käyvät pöydillä sotkemassa, tekemisen puute auringon laskettua) Plussat: (rauhallinen miljöö, ystävällinen henkilökunta) Hetkelliseen pysähdykseen hyvä, mutta enemmän toimintaa kaipaavan kannattaa suunnata lähemmäs Pondicherryn keskustaa.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Rahul

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Cheapest room is very basic with see thru walls

Cheapest room is very basic with see through walls - changed room to the next premium option
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a great time at Dune- the staff was attentive and polite. The property's access to the beach is just right and the private beach is well maintained. I have one complaint which is that it is not very senior citizen friendly. The property is huge which can be very difficult for a senior citizen or differently-abled person to get around- Dune needs to work on it's accessibility to a great extent. Even getting out the property is done with the help of a buggy or local conveyance (as they do not allow cars within the premises) but getting into the buggy was a huge hassle for senior citizens as it is very high. Dune is great in every other way except their attention to making the property easier on old folks and the differently-abled which is a huge area of improvement for them.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

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

Bad Holiday

The place is outdated and not very well maintained. The staff are very laid back and service is slow. Food is not good. I had stayed here when the hotel opened newly and i did like the place. I would never stay again or would recommend to anyone.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Fresh air and relaxation!

I had accidently booked for a month later and they made no problem about accommodating us. The fresh unpolluted air by the sea was so wonderful after spending much time in India.The garden was so lovely and colourful.we had a very relaxing trip. The room was a bit disappointing. Food was lovely.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Desroches

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

SĂ©jour Saint valentin

Poor service IN restaurant Dead car Left IN the premise ON the way to the pool Vegetal residues everywhere Place could be a lot cleaner for the price
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had an overall lovely stay though the villa we stayed was really primitive and unfortunately there was a festival during the days we were there which meant that loud music was playing from the local temple from 4 am in the morning. It keept us sleepless!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shruti

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

Beautiful resort property and private beach!

Stayed there for 3 nights and 4 days and the place was fantastic! The concept of the resort is fresh and is unlike any other place you will come across in India. A beautiful place, exciting in terms of accommodation and amenities and kudos to the warm and courteous staff, especially Mr. Umapathy. The highlight of the trip for me was the beach! Silvery sands, pristine waters and lush green foliage lining the resort, with just about 1 or 2 other people on the beach with you. What more could you ask for?
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Raji

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Nice Eco hotel. Good experience

We booked ECO room , good experience. Typical village stay essence. Good food. Awesome service in SPA. Cool pool for relax. Good place for chill out with Family.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel restaurant condition was very poor and cleanliness has to be improved. Also garden area should be better maintained
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ram_N

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nice place for beach lovers

Excellent staff, superb location, easy access to beach, nice swimming pool, an array of playing options for kids and nice pet friendly areas around.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

No proper acesses to beach.

Not worth for the money actually they are charging No proper entertainment No tv Food are very expensive like one snicker bar is 200 bugs
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Megan

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

Absolutely amazing

Without a doubt the most beautiful place we stayed during our trip to India. The help we received from the hotel staff, especially Umapathy, was priceless. He really knows how to make an incredible experience even better for guests. The food at the restaurant was fantastic and it's farm to table. We stayed in Granite 2 and it was gorgeous. Would love to be able to come back and stay in another theme.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

lovely place to leisure

Different experience by staying in different atmosphere.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Good Concept Eco Beach Hotel

Very happy being here and spending a night with family, We have taken Flex House which is close proximity to Childrens play area, Swimming pool & Beach, our house had a small pond and a nice view. Kids have througly enjoyed the stay with bicycles to roam around in the Resort... There are many concept house. We will try a different house next time
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stefano

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

Want to chill out, relax and refresh - stay here!

What an awesome place! I came with two friends from work in nearby Chennai. It's a 3hr drive away. We wanted somewhere close to Pondicherry, but not another AC city Hotel. We had two houses, the Flower House and Baywatch 1. Both interesting properties. The Flower House through, was just incredible. It's a open sided house with a high fence perimeter, inside a massive four poster queen size bed (with Mosquito net) and seperate double bed. Open air shower, toilet and basins, covered by the roof. Amazing Garden. No TV, no car horns, no AC - perfect for getting away from Chennai for the weekend. Beach is good and very quiet, restaurants and spa are all good too. I can't recomend this place enough if you want a comfortable back to nature experiance. Each house has a bicycle for you to use to get around on. Loads of individual properties, spaced out over quite a big area. Pool is nice too. You have to try this place!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

le paradis retrouvé

plus qu'un hotel, un havre de paix pour se reposer, se ressourcer, profiter du temps qui passe
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

MohanRam

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

Excellent place though a bit pricey

The service provided is excellent. Lot of activities available to keep kids happy, and even for adults. Good ambience and well maintained. Beach access is good too. I stayed in the garden AC room and felt it is a bit expensive especially considering that food was not included (only breakfast included in the price).