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As a preventive measure against the spread of Covid-19, we are working with limited options for accommodation.

From 8th June, Seaside Guest House is open for reservations with 10 rooms on its first floor and its usual in-house dining facilities. SOP guidelines have to be strictly followed by the guest house. We request your cooperation to help us maintain safety and hygiene for everyone, by adhering to these guidelines.

For guest house and reservation details, please refer below.

The guest houses affiliated with Sri Aurobindo Society aspire to provide a conducive spiritual atmosphere. The guest houses are located very close to the Ashram and beach. Due to high number of requests (especially during the significant Ashram dates), we recommend making early reservations.

Common amenities and rules

  • Special passes are provided by the guest houses to visit the Ashram main building which houses Sri Aurobindo and Mother’s Samadhi from 5 am to 11 pm are made available on request at the reception.

  • Visitors are welcome to join the evening collective meditation at the Ashram main building on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.

  • Smoking, non-vegetarian food, alcohol and pets are NOT permitted

  • Upon arrival, Indian nationals must present their ID at the reception desk. Foreign nationals and NRIs (Non-resident Indians) must present their passport & Visa at the reception to fill out the mandatory Foreigner’s Registration Arrival Report (Form ‘C’).

  • Needless to say, the Guest house rules are to be followed strictly as we wish to retain a quiet and spiritual atmosphere for all guests and visitors.

Online reservations are not available as yet. Please communicate directly with the guest house you are interested in either via email or by phone.

SOP measures:

Download Guidelines

As per the SOP on preventive measures in Hotels and Other Hospitality Units to contain spread of COVID-19 issued by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, GOI, the guests are advised to follow the following guidelines :

  1. Persons above 65 years of age, persons with comorbidities, pregnant women andchildren below the age of 10 years are advised to stay at home, except for essential and health purposes.

  2. Physical distancing of at least 6 feet to be followed as far as feasible.

  3. Use of face covers/masks is mandatory.

  4. Practice frequent hand washing with soap (for at least 40-60 seconds) even when hands are not visibly dirty. Use of alcohol-based hand sanitizers (for at least 20 seconds) can be made wherever feasible.

  5. Respiratory etiquettes to be strictly followed. This involves strict practice of covering one’s mouth and nose while coughing/sneezing with a tissue/handkerchief/flexed  elbow and disposing off used tissues properly.

  6. Self-monitoring of health by all and reporting any illness at the earliest to state and district helpline.

  7. Spitting is strictly prohibited.

  8. Guests from other states are requested to obtain e-pass for travelling and entry into the UT of Puducherry and produce the same to the reception staff for verification at the time of checking-in


SEA SIDE GUEST HOUSE (SSGH)

Address: 14, Goubert Avenue, Puducherry – 605 001.
Telephone: +91-413-2231700 / 2231701

For any questions and reservations, email at seaside@aurosociety.org. You will receive a reply within two 
working days.

 

Deluxe (double-bed) sea-facing room

Dining - Meeting area

Deluxe (double-bed) sea-facing room

Dining - Meeting area

 

Check-in / Check-out timings and Other rules & regulations
Check-in time: 02:00 PM, IST | Check-out time:12:00 PM, IST

  • If cancellation is made between 0-3 days prior to the date of arrival, the advance paid for the reservation will be non-refundable. If cancellation is made between 4-10 days prior to the date of arrival, 50% of the advance will be refunded. If cancellation is made before 10 days of arrival date, the advance will be fully refunded.

  • Registration Certificate No. (Form-A) and Residential Permit No. are to be furnished in case of foreigners who are working/staying in India for long period.

  • Guest house main gate opens by 6:00 am and closes by 11:15 pm.

  • The management reserves the right of admission.Servants of the guests are not permitted to stay on the premises—please make separate arrangements for them.

  • Smoking and alcohol not allowed in the guest house premises. 

  • Pets are not allowed.

Location & ambience 

  • Located on the Bay of Bengal beachfront

  • 5 min. walking distance to the Ashram, its dining room, and the shopping and eatery centres and heart of Puducherry

  • Quiet atmosphere, aesthetically pleasing ambience and modern furnishings

Meals 

Fully vegetarian. Eggs available only for breakfast
Breakfast & Tea: Complimentary (S. Indian & Western cuisines) 
Lunch & Dinner: Buffet, available by prior order

Amenities 

All rooms are air-conditioned
Laundry facility – Available against payment
Vehicle parking space – Available, only for two-wheelers
Free wi-fi facility is available

 

In rooms 

TV – None 
Refrigerator – Yes, small
Water Heater (shower) – Yes

Rates/ day 

 

Room types

Sea-facing

Non sea-facing

Standard (single-bed)

-

Rs 1800/-

Standard (double-bed)

-

Rs 2000/-

Deluxe (single-bed)

Rs 2700/- Ground Floor
Rs 2800/- I Floor
Rs 3000/- II Floor

Rs 1900/-

Deluxe (double-bed)

Rs 2900/- Ground Floor
Rs 3200/- I Floor
Rs 3300/- II Floor

Rs 2100/-

Suite (three beds)

Rs 3300/- Ground Floor
Rs 3700/- I Floor
Rs 3800/- II Floor

Rs 2600/- Ground, I & II Floors

This is the revised tariff, with effect from 1st March, 2019.
Applicable tax (GST) will be charged over & above the tariff.
Extra person/mattress (no bed frame) will be charged at Rs 600/day. Children below 5 yrs. will not be charged.

Room key shall be handed over to the reception while going out. Loss of key will cost Rs.500/- (five hundred) to the guest.

As per instruction of Sri Aurobindo Ashram, dining room, coupons will be issued only from the Bureau Central.

Visitors pass for visiting the Ashram and attending other activities of the Ashram can be had from the reception. Please return the pass at the reception counter while checking out.

Our bank particulars for transfers within India

Name of the Bank                                             :   Central Bank of India

Account Holder name                                      :   Seaside Guest House

Type of Account                                               :   Savings Bank 

Account Number                                              :   1235473994

For Indian Transfer: IFSC Code No.                :   CBIN0281354

 

Bank Address: 21, Law De Rouristan Street, Puducherry - 605 001, India.

 

Payment by Credit Card is now accepted. 

 

For our bank particulars for transfers from abroad, please download the details here


THE RETREAT

The Retreat Guest House is open for reservations w.e.f. 1 st November 2020 with limited rooms
on its first and second floor and its usual in-house facilities. SOP guidelines have to be strictly
followed by the guest house. We request your co-operation to help us maintain safety and
hygiene for everyone adhering to these guidelines.

The Retreat has similar features, amenities, requirements and rules & regulations as that of the Seaside Guesthouse, and is just a couple of blocks away from it.

Locate us on map

Address: 16, Goubert Avenue, Puducherry – 605 001.
Telephone: +91-413-2231711

For any questions and reservations, email at theretreat@aurosociety.org. You will receive a reply within two 
working days.

Deluxe (double-bed) sea-facing room

Standard (single-bed) room

Deluxe (double-bed) sea-facing room

Standard (single-bed) room

 

Check-in / Check-out timings and Other rules & regulations
Check-in time: 02:00 PM, IST | Check-out time:12:00 PM, IST

  • If cancellation is made between 0-3 days prior to the date of arrival, the advance paid for the reservation will be non-refundable. If cancellation is made between 4-10 days prior to the date of arrival, 50% of the advance will be refunded. If cancellation is made before 10 days of arrival date, the advance will be fully refunded.

  • Registration Certificate No. (Form-A) and Residential Permit No. are to be furnished in case of foreigners who are working/staying in India for long period.

  • Guest house main gate opens by 6:00 am and closes by 11:15 pm. 

  • The management reserves the right of admission.Servants of the guests are not permitted to stay on the premises—please make separate arrangements for them.

  • Smoking and alcohol not allowed in the guest house premises. 

  • Pets are not allowed.

Rates/ day 

Room types

Sea-facing

Non Sea-facing

Standard (single-bed)

Rs 2500/- I & II Floors

Rs 1600/- I & II Floors

Deluxe (single-bed)

Rs 2700/- Ground Floor
Rs 2800/- I Floor
Rs 3000/- II Floor

-

Deluxe (double-bed)

Rs 2900/- Ground Floor
Rs 3200/- I Floor
Rs 3300/- II Floor

-

Suite (triple-bed)

Rs 3300/- Ground Floor

-

Suite Deluxe (triple-bed)

Rs 4100/- I Floor
Rs 4600/- II Floor

-

 
This is the revised tariff, with effect from 1st March, 2019.

Applicable tax (GST) will be charged over & above the tariff.
Extra person/mattress (no bed frame) will be charged at Rs 600/day. Children below 5 yrs. will not be charged.

Room key shall be handed over to the reception while going out. Loss of key will cost Rs.500/- (five hundred) to the guest.

As per instruction of Sri Aurobindo Ashram, dining room coupons will be issued only from the Bureau Central.

Visitors pass for visiting the Ashram and attending other activities of the Ashram can be had from the reception. Please return the pass at the reception counter while checking out.

For bank transfer we give below our bank particulars:

Name of the Bank  :   Central Bank of India
Branch :   Puducherry
Account Holder name  :   The Retreat
Type of Account :   Savings Bank
Account  Number  :   3167214343
IFSC Code No.      :   CBIN0281354

Address: Bank Address: 21, Rue La De Louristan, Puducherry - 605 001, India

For our bank particulars for transfers from abroad, please download the details here


INTERNATIONAL GUEST HOUSE (INGH)

The International Guest House is open for reservations w.e.f. 8th October 2020 with limited
rooms on its ground and first floor and its usual in house facilities. SOP guidelines have to be
strictly followed by the guest house. We request your co-operation to help us maintain safety
and hygiene for everyone adhering to these guidelines.

Address: 47, Netaji Subash Chandra Bose Salai, Puducherry – 605 001.
Telephone: 91-0413-2336699/ 2221812

For any questions and reservations, email at ingh@aurosociety.org. You will receive a reply within two 
working days.

Double bedroom

Old wing

Double bedroom

Old wing

Check-in / Check-out timings and Other rules & regulations

Check-in time: 02:00 PM, IST | Check-out time:12:00 PM, IST

Cancellations must be notified at least 15 days in advance, for full refund of advance payment.
Maximum stay at a stretch 30 days 
Guest house main gate opens by 5:00 am closes by 10:30 pm.

Location & ambience 

  • Right in the heart of Puducherry’s downtown

  • 3 min. walking distance to the Ashram, its dining room, and the shopping and eateries and main streets of Puducherry

  • Simple and clean, with moderate furnishings

Meals 

No meals, only tea and coffee are available.

Amenities 

Internet – None
Laundry facility – Available
Vehicle parking space – None
Meditation room – Yes, with a mini library

In rooms 

TV – None 
Refrigerator – None
Water Heater (shower) – In select rooms only

Rates/ day 

Room types

New Wing
(with Water Heater)

Old Wing

Non-Air-Conditioned

 

 

Double Room

Rs 900/-

Rs 700/-

Suite (three-bed)

Rs 1200/- 

Rs 975/-

Suite (four-bed)

Rs 1400/- 

-

Air-Conditioned

 

 

Single Room

Rs 950/-

-

Renovated Double Room

Rs 1700/- 

 

Suite (four-bed)

Rs 2700/-

 

Taxes will be extra as applicable on the date of billing

Person above 5 years will be charged Rs 250/- each with or without mattress and Rs 400/- each for an extra bed in Non-A/C deluxe rooms. For A/C rooms, extra bed will be provided @ Rs 450/- each.

Room key shall be handed over to the reception while going out. Loss of  key will cost Rs.500/- (five hundred) to the guest.

As per instruction of Sri Aurobindo Ashram, dining room, couponsWill be issued only from the Bureau Central.

Visitor pass for visiting the Ashram and attending other activites of the  Ashram can be had from the reception. Please return the pass at the reception counter while checking out.

Please note that we undertake bookings only directly and NOT through any other agents. 

Account Details for NEFT within India:

Beneficiary Name: International Guest House
Beneficiary Bank IFSC Code No: CNRB0000927
Beneficiary Bank A/c No: 0927101200292
Account Type: Savings  
Bank Name: CANARA BANK
Branch Name: Muthialpet, Pondicherry

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