the hotel is really quite lovely, the photos don't do it much justice. they were just so friendly and accommodating of all our needs. unlike a lot of hotels, they were totally flexible, be it the change of rooms, or hotels, or tending to us when one of us fell sick. just all round really good service, great location and... More

My husband and I just returned from a 3 night visit to Pondi. Since we are huge foodies, we visited most of the boutique hotels there and without doubt, Villa Shanti seemed like the best. Our stay at Villa Shanti was SUPERB! The staff/service is excellent, the food is brilliant (highly recommend their Orange Yogurt Sorbet) and the the hotel... More

We had read all previous reviews in Trip Advisor before booking into Villa Shanti. However, all our expectations were not just met, they were surpassed! We booked into the Executive Suite, and were happily surprised to discover a room of gargantuan proportions, furnished simply but elegantly. Everything from the alcove to place one's luggage, to the twin sinks, to the... More

I stayed here for 3 nights in March. Positives - location, food (excellent breakfasts and good restaurant), staff (really helpful and friendly) spotlessly clean, quiet Slight quibbles - no safes in rooms (had to ask for a portable safe (?)), the manager/friends were doing business in public spaces, all day there were business meetings in the bar, restaurant etc, it... More

Ideally located on a pretty street. Modern and spotlessly clean. Very helpful service. Continental breakfast was divine... As was lunch and dinner! Don't leave without trying the fish tikka or tiger prawns... Or the pakora.... Or a dessert!

We had an excellent dinner at Villa Shanti. It was just down the road from where we were staying and we ventured in as it looked really nice from the outside. We were not disappointed. The food was excellent. My wife had the grapefruit prawn salad (Pomello something?). It was fantastic, the prawns were juicy and just right and the... More

We had a lovely one night stay at Villa Shanti & would recommend both the hotel & restaurant for a relaxing weekend escape from the city. The location, in the heart of the French Quarter, just a few streets from the beachfront, is quiet & convenient for exploring the town on foot. We found plenty of interesting shops, cafes etc... More

Went there for lunch. Everything we ordered was superb. The ingredients were fresh Staff was very polite. We mostly ordered Indian food but they have more variety like fusion food etc drinks are also good here but a bit on the pricey side. The food is very reasonably priced specially for the quality provided. The dining area in the coutyard... More

great stay on a business trip loved the stylish simplicity of the rooms and courtyard breakfast top class with fruit, french bread, pastries and strong coffee - dinner in restaurant also excellent loved the ambience - especially the candle lit restaurant and bar in the evenings great service...will be returning in May