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Review Of Hotel Karai0123401234

Central Pondicherry, Pondicherry | 5 km drive to Puducherry Airport (PNY)

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    4.3
    Excellent

    492 Ratings, 307 Reviews

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    average
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    poor
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    Last 10 Customer Ratings (Latest First)

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    • Location4.4
    • Cleanliness4.4
    • Room4.5
    • Food4.0
    • Hospitality4.3
    • Value For Money4.3
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    This property boasts a prime location that's super convenient for exploring Pondicherry. Guests appreciate the spacious, clean rooms and courteous staff that make for a pleasant stay. The rooftop restaurant serves delicious food, especially non-veg dishes. With good amenities like air conditioning and WiFi, plus easy access to transport, it's a great spot for both families and solo travelers.

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    4.0

    Decent Stay

    rajender n.family with 2 kids

    Nice stay at Hotel Karai. Found cheaper among other options but little away from beaches. Room is good. It has restaurant under it. Only lunch and dinner are available.

    Travel Month: Oct 2025

    Room: Executive Room

    Hotel Karai has replied on Wed Oct 22 13:44:07 IST 2025

    Dear Rajender Nune, Thank you very much for choosing to stay with us. We appreciate the valuable feedback you have shared about various aspects of your stay. It is our top priority to provide a delightful experience to our guests. We really enjoyed hosting you. We look forward to hosting you again. Best Wishes, Shiva - Karai...

    5.0

    Nice stay

    kumaran d.business

    Nice stay,I booked without breakfast,services good,amenities Good.good location.access is very good.

    Travel Month: Sep 2025

    Room: Executive Room

    Hotel Karai has replied on Wed Oct 22 12:35:19 IST 2025

    Dear Kumaran , Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We're glad to know you had a comfortable stay with us. We truly appreciate your kind words for our service and we look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable stay! Thank you , Shiva - Karai...

    4.0

    Good Stay

    varadaraj s.solo

    The property feels good with very pleasant ambience and set on the prime location on many easy access to go. Clean rooms , delicious food and good hospitality. 👍👌

    Travel Month: Oct 2025

    Room: Executive Room

    Hotel Karai has replied on Mon Oct 20 12:21:17 IST 2025

    Dear Varadaraj Santhanakrishnan , Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We're glad to know you had a comfortable stay with us. We truly appreciate your kind words for our service and we look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable stay! Thank you , Shiva - Karai...

    5.0

    Excellent Stay

    siva r.solo

    Ambience is good. Stay was pleasant and peaceful. Connectivity is excellent.

    Travel Month: Oct 2025

    Room: Executive Room

    Hotel Karai has replied on Sat Oct 18 13:02:36 IST 2025

    Dear Siva Rajendran , Thank you for choosing to stay with us and for taking the time to share your feedback our Hotel is really appreciated for your ratings . We hope you will come to our hotel soon. Thank you Shiva - Hotel Karai...

    5.0

    Excellent stay!⭐

    vijay.family with 2 kids

    I had a wonderful experience at this hotel. The service was excellent, and the staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming. The rooms were spotless, comfortable, and very well-maintained. Highly recommend this place for anyone looking for a pleasant and hassle-free stay!

    Travel Month: Oct 2025

    Room: Executive Room

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    Hotel Karai has replied on Wed Oct 15 19:05:13 IST 2025

    Dear vijay Patibandla , Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We're glad to know you had a comfortable stay with us. We truly appreciate your kind words for our service and we look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable stay! Thank you , Shiva - Karai...

    4.0

    Good Stay

    shashikanth b.group

    The AC cooling was too slow. Slight traffic sound in the morning. But other than that everything was good. Good staff.

    Travel Month: Oct 2025

    Room: Executive Room

    Hotel Karai has replied on Tue Oct 14 11:39:52 IST 2025

    DearIshwar Chandra Baranwal , We are glad you took the time to review our hotel and your rating on our Hotel is really appreciated. We will ensure the issue and we're thankful for your feedback which helps us improve ... Thank You, Shiva Hotel Karai...

    5.0

    Excellent Stay

    shreesha s.family

    My stay at this hotel was excellent. The room was comfortable and clean, the service was prompt, and the staff were polite and helpful. The location is ideal — close to all key tourist attractions, making it very convenient for sightseeing. Highly recommend this property.

    Travel Month: Oct 2025

    Room: Executive Room

    Hotel Karai has replied on Tue Oct 14 11:37:15 IST 2025

    Dear Shreesha Sagar , Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We're glad to know you had a comfortable stay with us. We sincerely hope Hotel Karai will be your choice accommodation whenever you are back in Pondicherry and we invite you to contact us if there is anything we may assist you on your future stays as we would be most happy to be of service to you. Thank you , Shiva - Hotel Karai...

    5.0

    Excellent Stay

    samuel r.family with 2 kids

    The property location was great, very accessible to everything you need. The food was good. The restaurant downstairs is a bonus. The room was very comfortable. Overall, comfortable stay.

    Travel Month: Oct 2025 (3-Night Stay)

    Room: Executive Room

    Hotel Karai has replied on Sun Oct 12 18:53:32 IST 2025

    Dear Samuel Raj , Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience at Karai !!! It’s delightful to hear that you enjoyed the hospitality and our chettinad style food . We truly appreciate your kind words for our service and we look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable stay! Thank you , Shiva - Karai...

    5.0

    Excellent Stay

    saurav a.

    it was a nice stay. The room was clean and spacious. The hotel staff were polite and supportive

    Travel Month: Oct 2025

    Room: Executive Room

    Hotel Karai has replied on Mon Oct 06 12:56:22 IST 2025

    Dear Saurav Asopa , Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We're glad to know you had a comfortable stay with us. We sincerely hope Hotel Karai will be your choice accommodation whenever you are back in Pondicherry and we invite you to contact us if there is anything we may assist you on your future stays as we would be most happy to be of service to you. Thank you , Shiva - Hotel Karai

    5.0

    Excellent Stay

    ankita.family

    The rooms were clean, air conditioning, wifi, hot water supply everything on point. The hotel is worth the price.

    Travel Month: Oct 2025

    Room: Executive Room

    Hotel Karai has replied on Mon Oct 06 12:57:56 IST 2025

    Dear Ankita Xess , We are appreciate you taking out your valuable time to share this wonderful feedback. We are proud ourselves providing you with good service to you.We look forward to your next visit and the joy of serving you. Best Wishes, Shiva - Hotel Karai...

    5.0

    Excellent Stay

    sashikanth k.family with 1 kid

    Hotel is decent. Staff are well behaved. And the location is in prime centre.

    Travel Month: Oct 2025

    Room: Executive Room

    Hotel Karai has replied on Mon Oct 06 12:59:06 IST 2025

    Dear Sashikanth Kusumanchi , Thank you for choosing to stay with us and for taking the time to share your feedback our Hotel is really appreciated for your ratings . We hope you will come to our hotel soon. Thank you Shiva - Hotel Karai

    4.0

    Good Stay

    naveen k.solo

    good and honest staff , comfortable stay clean neatly maintained ,parking space available located in prime area

    Travel Month: Sep 2025

    Room: Executive Room

    Hotel Karai has replied on Fri Oct 03 12:03:32 IST 2025

    Dear Naveen Kumar Mallela , We are glad you took the time to review our hotel and your rating on our Hotel is really appreciated. We will ensure the issue and we're thankful for your feedback which helps us improve ... Thank You, Shiva Hotel Karai

    5.0

    Excellent Stay

    suresh s.solo

    Hotel was good I have enjoyed, staff are nice and given friendly service. I strongly recommend that property

    Travel Month: Sep 2025

    Room: Executive Room

    Hotel Karai has replied on Tue Sep 30 13:19:24 IST 2025

    Dear Suresh S , We are appreciate you taking out your valuable time to share this wonderful feedback. We are proud ourselves providing you with good service to you.We look forward to your next visit and the joy of serving you. Best Wishes, Shiva - Hotel Karai...

    5.0

    Review

    serah m.family

    Clean and great rooms with good ambience hospitality and coziness.The staff was also welcoming .It was a good experience

    Travel Month: Sep 2025

    Room: Executive Room

    Hotel Karai has replied on Sun Sep 28 13:45:37 IST 2025

    Dear SERAH MARY GEO, We are appreciate you taking out your valuable time to share this wonderful feedback. We are proud ourselves providing you with good service.We look forward to your next visit and the joy of serving you. Best Wishes, Shiva - Hotel Karai

    5.0

    good stay

    santhosh t.family with 1 kid

    good stay and nice hospitality karai restaurant was v good for non vegetarian food I would definitely visit next time

    Travel Month: Sep 2025

    Room: Executive Room

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    Hotel Karai has replied on Thu Sep 18 10:55:33 IST 2025

    Dear Santhosh Thangaraj , We are glad you took the time to review our hotel and your rating on our Hotel is really appreciated. We hope you will come back to our hotel soon. Thank you Shiva - Hotel Karai

    5.0

    Excellent Stay

    ajhar j.

    Nice Stay And rooms are well maintained and worth it for money Thank you so much

    Travel Month: Sep 2025

    Room: Executive Room

    Hotel Karai has replied on Thu Sep 11 09:43:07 IST 2025

    Dear AJHAR JOHAN , We are glad you took the time to review our hotel and your rating on our Hotel is really appreciated. We hope you will come back to our hotel soon. Thank you Shiva - Hotel Karai

    5.0

    Excellent Stay

    mahendran s.

    I had a wonderful stay at the property. The location was very convenient, the facilities were well maintained, and the food was excellent. The staff was also very friendly and helpful, which made the overall experience even better. I would definitely recommend this place to others.

    Travel Month: Aug 2025

    Room: Executive Room

    Hotel Karai has replied on Thu Sep 11 09:41:38 IST 2025

    Dear Mahendran , We are glad you took the time to review our hotel and your rating on our Hotel is really appreciated. We hope you will come to our hotel soon. Thank you Shiva - Hotel Karai

    4.0

    decent stay

    chaithra n.family

    Didn’t get early check in due to full capacity but given common washroom and space in lobby. Clean rooms, washroom can be improved. Good stay overall

    Travel Month: Aug 2025

    Room: Executive Room

    Hotel Karai has replied on Thu Aug 21 17:35:23 IST 2025

    Dear Chaithra , We are glad you took the time to review our hotel and your rating on our Hotel is really appreciated. We will ensure the issue and we're thankful for your feedback which helps us improve ... Thank You, Shiva Hotel Karai.

    5.0

    Excellent Stay

    chaitanya d.

    great place to stay and the best team I have seen. they were assisting even at late night's and early morning

    Travel Month: Aug 2025

    Room: Executive Room

    Hotel Karai has replied on Sun Aug 17 13:56:03 IST 2025

    Dear chaitanya devalraju , We are glad you took the time to review our hotel and your rating on our Hotel is really appreciated. We hope you will come to our hotel soon. Thank you Shiva - Hotel Karai

    4.0

    Good Stay

    tejshivani r.

    Good accommodation Clean and hygienic Good room service Location accessible to main spots Scope for improvement - avoid frequent current cuts , room food service

    Travel Month: Jul 2025 (3-Night Stay)

    Room: Executive Room

    Hotel Karai has replied on Sat Aug 09 12:46:59 IST 2025

    Dear Tejshivani R , We are glad you took the time to review our hotel and your rating on our Hotel is really appreciated. We hope you will come to our hotel soon. Thank you Shiva - Hotel Karai..

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