Le Dupleix

Property class: 3.5

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Located close to Bharathi Park and Pondicherry Lighthouse, Le Dupleix provides a coffee shop/cafe, laundry facilities, and a bar. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Courtyard Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Room options

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A four-poster bed with a canopy, wooden flooring, and a view through a window with curtains.

Penthouse

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 398 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A room with a checkered floor, a four-poster bed, a small table with fruit, and a wall with a mural.

Deluxe Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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A traditional bedroom with a large bed, wooden furniture, and a fruit basket on a side table.

Luxury Suite, 1 Queen Bed

  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, Le Dupleix is in White Town neighborhood and is connected to a shopping center. Pondicherry Lighthouse and Sri Aurobindo Ashram are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Bharathi Park and Paradise Beach. Don't miss out on a visit to Botanical Gardens. Visit our Puducherry travel guide
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5 Rue De La Caserne, Puducherry, Pondicherry, 605001

What's nearby

  • A statue of a person in traditional attire standing under a white pavilion with a clear blue sky in the background.
    Pondicherry Promenade Beach
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A lighthouse, palm trees, rocky shoreline, and a building with a red roof.
    Pondicherry Lighthouse
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A weathered statue of a deity with a child, set against a stone structure.
    Arulmigu Manakula Vinayagar Temple
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Government Place
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Sri Aurobindo Ashram
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Pondicherry-Puducherry Station
    14 min walk
  • Chennai International Airport (MAA)
    178 min drive

Restaurants

  • Baker Street - Rock Beach
    3 min walk
  • The Indian Kaffe Express
    2 min walk
  • Bay Of Buddha
    5 min walk
  • Sri Kamatchi Mess
    6 min walk
  • Le cafe
    3 min walk

About this property

Le Dupleix

  • Hotel near Sri Aurobindo Ashram
  • Located close to Bharathi Park and Pondicherry Lighthouse, Le Dupleix provides a coffee shop/cafe, laundry facilities, and a bar. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Courtyard Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
  • Other perks at this hotel include:
    • Limo/town car service, continental breakfast (surcharge), and express check-out
    • Free newspapers, tour/ticket assistance, and a 24-hour front desk
    • Multilingual staff, concierge services, and luggage storage
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and air conditioning.
  • More conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Bathrooms with bathtubs and bidets
    • HDTVs with premium channels and DVD players
    • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Frequently asked questions

Is Le Dupleix pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Le Dupleix?

As of Oct 24, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Le Dupleix on Oct 25, 2026 start from $121, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Le Dupleix?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Le Dupleix?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Le Dupleix provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of INR 4500 per room applies.

Where is Le Dupleix located?

Located in White Town, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Bharathi Park, Pondicherry Lighthouse, and Pondicherry Museum. Raj Niwas and Arulmigu Manakula Vinayagar Temple are also within 10 minutes. Pondicherry-Puducherry Station is 14 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Le Dupleix Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.0

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 90 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 90 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 90 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 90 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 90 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff. Good hot menu options for breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent attentive staff. Lovely building. Exceptional food.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful location and very helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Amenities
Extremely helpful and courteous staff. They made our trip! Great neighbourhood to walk in easily accessible.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant and well located in the heart of Pondichéry.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
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8/10 Good

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Somewhat expensive Average breakfast (very good coffee and juice, the rest was average) Nice staff, efficient and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful renovated 18th century property, walking distance to the beach and other attractions, staff was excellent. Enjoy
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Situated a block from a beach and promenade, it was a very convinient location. Room sizes are very big compared to modern hotels. Staff was courteous. Food quality was good. Entrance of the property was a famous spot for social media pictures…
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful heritage mansion in a convenient location. The room was clean and well-maintained. We did have to climb two flights of stairs to get there - something to note if you are traveling with seniors! Food was average, the service excellent, especially our hostess Aswetha was very kind and helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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

A well run Hotel

A hotel with a lot of history, located in the centre of White town within easy walking to most of the attractions of Pondicherry. Front desk staff are both friendly and professional with a can do attitude whenever we had a problem they were always happy to help. The room was spacious and well maintained with a comfortable bed, tea /coffee, fridge and in room safe , Mini our house keeper was always on hand if we needed anything, (much appreciated Mini) We ate dinner in the hotel several times and found everything of a high standard. Breakfast was also Excellent again the service was first rate. Good luck to the new manager you have a good team. We had a very good six days and will use again if and when we are back in Pondicherry would definitely recommend. Dave and Sally Yorks
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023
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6/10 Okay

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The outside of the property & the Service is very good but the inside of the rooms is dingy & the choice of the colors of the walls are very poor. so much of brown that it gives a very dull environment. Not value for money at all. It is definitely steep
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Le Dupleix is a nice boutique hotel in the French Quarter on a quiet street. It is an old bungalow that was supposedly used by the Governor. The hotel has built an excellent team of very friendly and guest service oriented staff who went out of their way to make my stay enjoyable. The kitchen team is extremely talented and all dishes were superbly cooked. The only thing that needs improvement is curbing the mosquito menace. Pondicherry is awash with mosquitoes and I was very concerned with picking up Dengue or some such infection. The team gave me Odomos & used a coil - to no avail. They could learn some protocols used in forest retreats like spraying citronella & lemongrass to keep mosquitoes away without leaving a bad odour in the premises.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Historic, happy and romantic

After 10 days travelling I needed somewhere relaxing. Pondicherry and Le Dupleix were perfect. It has the feeling of being back in the 1930s. My room was large, its walls hand painted with trees, a huge four-poster bed, all the furniture antique; a big desk for me to write. The bathroom was a little antique but worked well. The place oozed atmosphere and the staff were charming and helpful. The laundry was done well, and breakfast was excellent. There was a pop duo in the evenings at the weekend who performed old favourites well. The restaurant was average, and I preferred to eat out in a town with wonderful food. Restaurant service was a little slow, but there was no rush. The hotel is perfectly positioned in White Town, five minutes from the Promenade and five minutes from the hubbub of the town. There’s an arrangement with the Promenade Hotel to use its small swimming pool. I would have no hesitation in staying again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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The concierge service was excellent. All the staff were considerate and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful place but room was musky.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Just one night. Charming very old building. Great service!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Horribly short staffed property. No lobby agent till 7am so if you check in late like I did, someone from another property has to come and check you in. Terrible service and no one answers the phones either. The folks that are here are super friendly but they are short staffed. Avoid unless fully staffed
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
The property is old and not maintained properly, the Ac sound can be heard whole night , not very clean.it’s near beach and area surrounding it is very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
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4/10 Poor

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Food of poor quality at best, breakfast croissants like all the food over cooked. Alarming that croissants can be that poor in a French inspired hotel. Bathroom needs severe update. Cracked sink bath/shower area terrible. Lack of sleep due to glass door showing light all night.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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6/10 Okay

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

I would not go back again

On the whole a very ok experience Rooms are old style not very clean, fan tas no regulator, towels outdated. Service is very slow and need regular reminders.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Staff & service
Very inconsiderate and non helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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6/10 Okay

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The property needs to be refurbished. The hotel is surrounded by two other properties that are undergoing major construction - so it is dusty with no natural light in the room. The laundry came back with the white t-shirts stained in multiple colours.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Good location, designer chic, courteous and helpful staff, but below average on room maintenance and cleanliness. Especially bathrooms are poor on plumbing, fittings and overall hygiene. Evidently hasn't been deep cleaned in a while. Absolutely disappointing..
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The building from outside looks good, but the room are not cleaned, the water is cold no hot showers, tv do not work, poor plumbing as toilet does not flush. I was very disappointed, as the staff is friendly, but I will not go back to this property again.
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2/10 Terrible

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Look elsewhere, does not live up to reputation

For being one of the more expensive options in town, we expected much more. Our top floor room with frosted glass walls was dark and incredibly swampy. The mattress was uncomfortable and the sheets/pillows were moist from the humidity in the room. The shower was really gross with a dirty/moldy plastic mat, no hand towels, and almost zero water pressure. There were dead/dying bugs all over the room and an overwhelming chemical smell that gave me a headache. Breakfast was supposed to start at 7:30 but no one was around one of the mornings, and we paid extra for breakfast. Had dinner in the restaurant and it was just okay, nothing special and again, not worth the premium price compared to other restaurants in the neighborhood. Would not recommend this place to friends or family, particularly given the steep up-charge and the dismal state of maintenance. Service was well intentioned and everyone was generally friendly, but it's not enough to overcome the management issues.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022