Aadhar was a really nice place to stay. It's a little outside of central Pondicherry, but the city's small enough to still be mostly walkable, though it'll take a little longer. The rooms are nice, and there's an awesome rooftop patio with a hammock and chairs to relax on. Breakfast comes with delicious baguettes each morning, too. Ilyas was very... More

After reading the positive reviews on Tripadvisor and deciding on an impromptu weekend getaway to Pondi, we booked with Ilyas to stay at Aadhar. When we arrived, we had to make our way to ‘Swades’ to pick up our keys, and we met Ilyas. He had a lot of important dos and don’ts for us, and gave us a detailed... More

We first stayed in their other Guesthouse called Swades Guesthouse and changed as it was Christmas and we were a bit late in booking. However Ilyas was most helpful and shifted things around, so we could stay at his places. Aadhar guesthouse is newer and has very tastefully decorated, bright and clean rooms. ours even had a balcony. It is... More

A lovely, peaceful little getaway spot. I was there with my Mom for a bit of respite and we took full advantage of the breezes on the open rooftop terraces. There's a shared kitchenette where, in the evenings, we enjoyed bread, cheese, wine, and other takeout foods we purchased as we went about town during the day. The room was... More

We had wanted to book a room in Swades guesthouse, but that was already fully booked for the dates we required. Ilyas immediately offered a room in Aadhaar guesthouse and although it indeed is 10-15 minute walk into Pondicherry, we are very happy we took that room. Our room was located on the top floor - so on the same... More

My husband and I called to query if a room was available on the same day. I immediately felt that Ilyas was reassuring and friendly. We actually felt from that moment that we could call him anytime. On arriving we met Arifa who was very friendly. Ilyas gave us all the information we needed. The rooms were clean and had... More

This place is owned by a lovely husband and wife team who cannot do enough to help you, whilst giving you all the privacy you could ask for, a perfect combination in my books. The views from the roof, towards the lighthouse, are stunning. Get up there, get a good book and maybe some music, and you are sorted. Pondy... More

If I tell you that the place is off the center of the town, almost a 10 minute ride away, there is no room service, no television in the room you might want to strike this out of all the other options the town offers. But you'd have missed out on one of the best places in Pondicherry. Aadhaar guesthouse... More

Location - 15 mins walk to the beach and 20 mins walk to the promenade. Room - simple, elegant and minimalistic. Amenities - running hot water, kitchen, fridge, sun bath. Traditional Indian wall hangings, bed sheets, lamps are everywhere in the hotel. Clean, spacious rooms and toilet. The best feature - the roof. Tables and chairs are scattered around so... More