We recently spent two days at the Radisson Blu Resort Pondicherry, and our experience was a mix of impressive features and some notable drawbacks.
The rooms themselves were a strong point – spacious, modern, and thoughtfully designed. We particularly appreciated the integration of technology, with a tablet to control various room functions, showcasing a real advancement. The bathrooms were also generously sized, featuring a separate dressing space, toilet, and shower room, which added to the comfort. Throughout our stay, the staff were consistently courteous, polite, and impressively quick to provide assistance whenever needed.
The resort is quite expansive, which means there's a lot of walking involved. For instance, it took us nearly five minutes to walk from the reception to our room. Thankfully, buggy (electric car) services are available to help navigate the property. They offer separate pools for kids and adults, with the claim that they are saltwater pools. For families, the resort organizes daily activities for children, and there's also a small kids' park set in the sand, which is a nice touch. We also noted that the resort provides access to Eden Beach, though we didn't get a chance to explore it during our visit.
The dining experience at the restaurant was just okay. We found the buffet to have a somewhat limited variety, featuring mostly standard items. A significant concern for us was the presence of numerous flies in the restaurant, which was quite off-putting and detracted from the meal experience.
Overall, while there were aspects of the Radisson Blu Pondicherry that we enjoyed, particularly the modern rooms and helpful staff, we left feeling that the stay was just okay and seemed quite pricey for what was offered. Ultimately, we didn't feel it delivered complete value for the money spent.