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Zest Big Beach

3.5 of 5
201 Valluvar Medu, Manapattu Village, Pondicherry 604107, India
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4 of 5 stars
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Gurgaon, India
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15 reviews 15 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2013 NEW

Had a warm welcome & quick check in thought the resort it bit far from Pondicherry city & bit interior direction boards are there but are hardly visible either behind trees or inside the lanes hence best way is put yr gps & move.. got good rooms near by to the restaurants .. Rooms were neat & clean very spacious... More

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Chennai, India
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW

The staff are very courteous. The resort is maintained very well.However the maintenance of the bathroom certainly needs to be improved. We had booked two rooms and the bathrooms in both the rooms were stinking and not maintained at all. The towel racks looked so horrible that the kids hesitated to use the towels.We completely agree that conservation of water... More

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Bangalore, India
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5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 June 2013

Good things: - Food is excellent. They have buffet all 3 times a day. The spread is good. - Beach is virtually attached - The activity center keeps the kids happy Not so good things: - The biggest disappointment was no beach huts/umbrellas/chairs - a la carte takes a very long time - There is a lot of place around... More

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Mumbai, India
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9 reviews 9 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013

Hotel has it every thing.. no need to go out anywhere... however, visited aurobindo ashram, matri mandir, Sacred Heart church exactly next to the main station, boating and garden visit. Fantastic stay.

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Chennai, India
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

We had a pretty good stay overall..Found it a bit difficult to locate initially and went past but was able to locate sign posts from the other direction. Check in was fairly smooth along with a welcome drink. Reception area is very nice with Bar and restaurant attached. Only one restaurant for the resort. Food had a good spread, especially... More

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Bangalore, India
1 review
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

stayed at Big Beach Pondicherry for 3-4 days. the property is huge, location is wonderful and its all well maintained! The staff is very friendly and helpful.. they particularly come and let you know about the 'discount packages' on food etc (which works out really cheap!) themselves. A small problem is with that its a good 15-20kms from pondicherry city... More

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Delhi
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12 hotel reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

We stayed here over 4 days in April. Overall was a relaxed stay and we thoroughly enjoyed the pool and at other times just chilling in the lobby area. The views are nice and the beach is very approachable. The room beds are "fixed" - and the room has sufficient space - although a closet would have helpef. The bar... More

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Bengaluru
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25 reviews 25 reviews
10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013

We stayed 3 nights at this property. The check in was smooth but we had to be moved to another room since there was water seepage on the walls. Food is average and if you aren't a member, then expensive. There is no room service. We went out on a couple of occasions. There was some activity or the other... More

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Chennai, India
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10 reviews 10 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

Zest Big Beach is a sprawling property, 20km beyond Pondicherry. The rooms are spacious and well turned out. The recreation centre has lots to offer and kids can keep themselves busy all day. Service, however was slow. During meal times, plates and cutlery would take a long time to come. The staff found it hard to manage the crowd. There... More

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New Delhi, India
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64 reviews 64 reviews
27 hotel reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

This is Club Mahindra resort affiliated to RCI. Its far away from Pondicherry city approximately 20 odd Kms away. Its very difficult to locate and you need to rely on calling the hotel to take information on how to reach. It takes more than an hour to reach from Pondicherry. We booked as a guest of Club Mahindra member and... More

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  • Club Mahindra(4)

Additional Information about Zest Big Beach

Address: 201 Valluvar Medu, Manapattu Village, Pondicherry 604107, India
Region: India > Union Territory of Pondicherry > Pondicherry
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Centre Fitness Centre Free Parking Restaurant Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
#3 Romantic Hotels in Pondicherry
#9 Family Hotels in Pondicherry
Price range (per night): ₹3,122 - ₹9,541
Hotel Class:3.5 star (3.5*)
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