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Review Of The Pod By The Beach

Kottivakkam, Chennai

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    3.6
    Very Good

    43 Ratings, 11 Reviews

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    very good
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    poor
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    • Location2.7
    • Cleanliness2.3
    • Value For Money1.8
    • Food2.0
    • Facilities2.2
    • Checkin Experience2.8
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    • Property is conveniently located near the beach.
    • Host Rohit has been appreciated for being nice and helpful during the stay.
    • The property is described as well-maintained and has a pleasant vibe.
    • There are additional charges for cleaning and amenities, which some guests found frustrating.
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    1.0

    Very very worst stay !

    deepak k.group

    Very worst stay ever I had , we payed before check-in itself but after we reach the place asked us to pay additional amount rs.9k and for swimming pool additional per person 750rs charge (very small pool in size). Security deposit 4K (refundable)and we didn’t return that too , he send us through GPay but we didn’t received that amt. Note : There is no cancellation after the payment (before check-in)

    Travel Month: Jun 2025

    Room: Executive Room Pool View|Premium Room

    The Pod By The Beach has replied on Tue Oct 14 11:31:08 IST 2025

    This guest booked 3 rooms for 6 people and came 12 people. We still allowed them and the additional guests but they did not pay the charges. When we spoke to Make My Trip they asked us to refuse the additional guests. We have also mentioned there is an additional charge for the swimming pool and they only paid these charges. They only came to have a party and used the dining and living area the full night. The booking is only for the rooms and the guest says they have booked the entire house They have left without paying the additional guest charges. Also they have damaged the wash basin and the panels in the room and we have incurred over 20000 to repair them

    1.0

    Terrible Stay

    yashwanth m.couple

    There are many promised amenities were not given in the property like swimming pool, private living room etc and so many rules were made when we visited. The property host seem to rude and no proper response.

    Travel Month: Jan 2025

    Room: Premium Room

    The Pod By The Beach has replied on Sun Feb 02 23:34:33 IST 2025

    This guest has not even stayed at our place and requested for a refund or change of dates at last miniute which we have refused since we have reserved the room for this guest and have not sold it to any other guest. We have refunded them the security deposit ans cleaning fees too and I have all WhatsApp communication and refund proof and can post them here

    3.0

    Average Stay

    raghavendra b.business

    The property is near to the beach, the host mr rohit was very nice. The breakfast was been brought from outside, for the food you need to order from outside. Note: there are extra charges for cleaning purpose, while booking please read the same

    Travel Month: Dec 2024

    Room: Premium Room

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    5.0

    Excellent Stay

    sudeep.loyalty-icon

    Stayed for 4 days last week and was a beautiful property. More than that the host was awesome and very helpful. A must stay when you visit that part of chennai.

    Travel Month: Nov 2024 (4-Night Stay)

    Room: Premium Room

    The Pod By The Beach has replied on Tue Dec 03 18:18:16 IST 2024

    Thank you for your positive review

    5.0

    Good property near the coast line

    balasubramanian l.loyalty-iconfamily

    Nicely maintained property. Thanks Rohit for hosting us. Good property Good location near to the beach.

    Travel Month: May 2024

    Room: Executive Room Pool View

    The Pod By The Beach has replied on Fri Jun 21 22:39:39 IST 2024

    Thank you for your positive feedback. Looking forward to hosting you again

    2.0

    Poor Stay

    puneet j.solo

    Room was dirty, the pool is only 2 m long and nobody could swim in that. Room was so called pool facing but the balcony was locked and there was no view. Host were good thats why 2 stars. Breakfast was not available till 10 pm so had to skip it anyway. Feels i was ripped off.

    Travel Month: Feb 2024

    Room: Executive Room Pool View

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    The Pod By The Beach has replied on Mon Feb 26 09:25:14 IST 2024

    This is fake and staged. We emphasize cleanliness. Also the Balcony keys have been provided and guests can open the room. Breakfast is served only after 10 AM.

    3.0

    Average Stay

    arokiasamy d.loyalty-iconfamily

    Appears to be an unauthorised lodging facility with no board of the venue found anywhere. A house with few rooms let out by a couple who stay in the ground floor

    Travel Month: Jan 2024

    Room: Premium Room

    The Pod By The Beach has replied on Sun Feb 04 09:23:38 IST 2024

    Please understand this is a private villa/home stay and not a hotel

    1.0

    Terrible Stay

    jaicy v.

    This is the worst stay ever. This is basically a home and the owners stay here itself and they have a n number of rules. The swimming pool is very small and looks very under average but they are charging extra 750 per head. Very worst

    Travel Month: Jan 2024

    Room: Premium Room

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    The Pod By The Beach has replied on Sun Jan 21 09:30:09 IST 2024

    Terrible guests, they want everything to use including the pool for free. It's very clearly mentioned this is a home and also the pool charges have been mentioned on our listing. Let's see if you find a better and cleaner private pool property in Chennai. All properties have rules and these are usually posted behind the doors. They all came as a group to drink and left the rooms in a terrible condition full of litter food and empty liquor bottles

    2.0

    Poor Stay

    muddana v.loyalty-icon

    Stay at pod by the beach was extremely unpleasant due to the behaviour of the host. They have been rude and disrespectful. We were literally pushed out during checkout and even had to pay extra for usage of the common area though we had occupied all the rooms on the floor. Never had such a bad experience in any of the previous home stay. Recommend others to stay away from “pod by the beach”

    Travel Month: Aug 2023

    Room: Executive Room

    The Pod By The Beach has replied on Sun Aug 20 17:12:23 IST 2023

    Terrible guests, they booked all 4 rooms and think they booked the entire house, they left the place in a terrible state. They all were single guys and behaved like hooligans and all were drunk and even threatened us. They even took our beers and liquors from the fridge and would refuse to leave the premise since we do have to give them to our waiting guests that were waiting for the rooms. The checkout time is 12 PM and we did request them to check out by 1 PM as we had other guests but refused saying their train was late in the evening, after much pleading we were able to convince them to leave as other guests were waiting. We have entire recordings and can even post them to verify.

    5.0

    Excellent Stay

    manaswini r.

    It was a pleasant stay. Neatly maintained property and secured.

    Travel Month: Jul 2023

    Room: Premium Room

    The Pod By The Beach has replied on Fri Aug 11 16:38:46 IST 2023

    Thank you for your positive feedback.

    5.0

    Excellent Stay

    sujith k.

    excellent vibe stay this not a 3 star ⭐️ hotel feel like 5 star hotel and the main important think is everything had smart home. well maintained hygiene good architecture must try it..don’t miss the vibe..

    Travel Month: Apr 2023

    Room: Premium Room

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    The Pod By The Beach has replied on Fri May 05 11:07:41 IST 2023

    Thank you for your positive review

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