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Dune Eco village and Spa

3.5 star property
Beach hotel in Marakkanam with spa, outdoor pool

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Property grounds
Reception
Outdoor pool
Eco cottage ( Non A/c )
Building design

Reviews

7.2 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Airport transfer
    Airport transfer
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Laundry facilities
    Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Children's pool
  • Pool bar
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms
  • Airport shuttle
For families
  • Children's pool
  • Playground on-site
  • Separate sitting area
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The price is NZ$126
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov

Room options

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Family Villa

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Pillow menu
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
2 bathrooms
Designer toiletries
  • 232 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
LED TV
Pillow menu
Ceiling fan
Designer toiletries
Minibar
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Luxury Penthouse

Luxury Penthouse

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Designer toiletries
Minibar
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Studio Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Private pool
Pillow menu
Day bed
Pillow-top bed
Ceiling fan
Bathrobes
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Eco cottage ( Non A/c ) | Garden view

Eco cottage ( Non A/c )

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Pillow menu
Ceiling fan
Designer toiletries
Minibar
In-room safe
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room

Double Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
LED TV
Pillow menu
Ceiling fan
Designer toiletries
Minibar
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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includes taxes & fees
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About the area

Map
Pudhukuppam, Keelputhupet, (via Pondicherry University), Marakkanam, Pondicherry, 605014

What's nearby

  • Serenity Beach - 20 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Sri Aurobindo Ashram - 21 min drive - 15.4 km
  • Arulmigu Manakula Vinayagar Temple - 21 min drive - 15.4 km
  • Pondicherry Lighthouse - 22 min drive - 15.8 km
  • Pondicherry Promenade Beach - 32 min drive - 16.6 km

Getting around

  • Pondicherry (PNY) - 31 min drive
  • Chennai International Airport (MAA) - 173 min drive
  • Pondicherry Villiyanur Station - 29 min drive
  • Pondicherry-Puducherry Station - 36 min drive
  • Chinnababu Samudram Station - 42 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Nowana - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Amber The Coffee Shop, Ocean Spray Hotel - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Café Coffee Day - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Village Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪ECR Wines - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Dune Eco village and Spa

Dune Eco village and Spa is a great choice for your beach stay in Marakkanam. The outdoor pool is perfect for guests looking for a bit of fun, while those in the mood for pampering can visit the spa to indulge in massages, body treatments and aromatherapy. The coffee shop/cafe is a great spot for a bite to eat, and cold drinks are served at the bar/lounge. Other highlights include a poolside bar, a children's pool and a snack bar/deli.

Languages

English, French, Hindi

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 48 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in time starts at 2 PM
  • Express check-in available
  • Check-out time is 11 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
  • To register at this property, guests who are Indian citizens must provide a valid photo identity card issued by the Government of India; travelers who are not citizens of India must present a valid passport and visa.

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas

Parking

  • Free on-site self-parking

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle*

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Coffee shop
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Children's pool
  • Playground

What to do

  • Yoga classes

Working away

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Bike hire

Facilities

  • Garden
  • An outdoor pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Banquet hall

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Ceiling fan
  • Minibar

Sleep well

  • Pillow menu
  • Soundproofed rooms

What to enjoy

  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Bath or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer (on request)
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Spa

Paradise Spa has massage/treatment rooms. Services include massages and body treatments. The spa is equipped with a sauna. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and Ayurvedic.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for INR 1500.0 per day

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Dune Eco Village Hotel
Dune Eco Village Hotel Kalapet
Dune Eco Village Kalapet
Hotel Dune Eco village and Spa Tindivanam
Dune Eco village Hotel Tindivanam
Tindivanam Dune Eco village and Spa Hotel
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Dune Eco village Tindivanam
Dune Eco village Hotel
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Hotel Dune Eco village and Spa
Dune Eco village Spa
Spice Fort by Dune Eco Group
Dune Eco Village Tindivanam
Dune Eco village Spa
Dune Eco village and Spa Hotel
Dune Eco village and Spa Marakkanam
Dune Eco village and Spa Hotel Marakkanam

Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at Dune Eco village and Spa?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at Dune Eco village and Spa?
Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Dune Eco village and Spa?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Dune Eco village and Spa?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Dune Eco village and Spa?
You can check in starting at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-in is available.
What is there to do at Dune Eco village and Spa and nearby?
On-site recreation at Dune Eco village and Spa includes yoga. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool. Dune Eco village and Spa also has spa services and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Dune Eco village and Spa?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.

Dune Eco village and Spa Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

5.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Very good

Good
Good stay. Interesting concept. Problem with music very early the morning and shower too hot or too cold. Very nice beach.
Jean-marc, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

The hotel had its older days of glory. I requested in advance to be picked up at the airport, no one replied. They DON’T TAKE FOREIGN CREDIT CARDS, and wasn't warned prior to my trip, which lead to a 3 hour ordeal trying to check out - manager decides to go out to lunch although I am trying to sort things out. They offer daily yoga and meditation, yet I got none because the instructor wasn’t feeling well, and never got a substitute, never canceled in advance they just let you show up at 7am to an empty yoga studio. Tried the gym instead, had to clean myself because all equipment is out of place and very dirty, weight plates on the machine are so rusty that it should be out of order. Power outages are very frequent. Food was always good, they have a good selection of international and Indian cuisine, plus hipo toxic and low carb food that make for tasty options when detoxing. Restaurant staff were always flawless in their service, except for the last day when a waiter laugh at me on my face. When asked what is included in the 3 day beauty package (worth like 300USD) the answer was: -it’s like some massages and some juices”, Quite disappointing, and Im leaving petty details out of the review
Mary, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Good property.Need improvements.
We stayed here for 3 days from 17th June at Bamboo House. Few of the amenities were not working. Booked the hotel through Expedia. Need more info. reg. the rooms. Staff and housekeeping were good. Food was okay. The property is big and they had bicycles for moving inside the property. The bicycles were not in good condition. The swimming pool, kids playing area, were far from the room. Swimming pool is small. The amenities in kids playing area were in not good condition. It becomes very hot between 11.00am to 4.30pm. You cannot stay inside the room. They need to put coolers inside the rooms which are not having ac's.
Venkat, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Worst place
Very bad experience... hotel staffs are behaving like a gundaas
Rajeshkumar, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

It's k hotel for a non seasonal time.
Food was good. Stay was k. Location is the best. Private beach not so clean but you have lot of personal space. Staffs were courteous but needs a lot of improvement not up to the standard. Just an instance one of the guys who guided us to the room was having chinikani in his mouth and looked soo drunk, something you really don't want to see. Restaurant staffs were pretty better and maintained the etiquette. I would suggest others to go the hotel may be 50 50. Not sure it's was not too good or too worse an OK hotel. Defenitly pricing is too high for the rooms can bring down at least 20% i think that's worth it.
Saravana, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Fallen from Grace
This hotel used to be quite good about 10 years ago. Now it's simply not worth the price. Service is extremely slow and laid back, plus they are severely understaffed. The quality of the staff are also nothing to write home about. Rooms are also not too clean and the sofas are downright dirty. The couches in the dining area are filthy. No Wi-Fi, no cable TV. Any food left outside your room in the sit out area will get eaten by dogs that are roaming the property. This place is in need of a serious makeover.
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Cheapest room is very basic with see thru walls
Cheapest room is very basic with see through walls - changed room to the next premium option
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

We had a great time at Dune- the staff was attentive and polite. The property's access to the beach is just right and the private beach is well maintained. I have one complaint which is that it is not very senior citizen friendly. The property is huge which can be very difficult for a senior citizen or differently-abled person to get around- Dune needs to work on it's accessibility to a great extent. Even getting out the property is done with the help of a buggy or local conveyance (as they do not allow cars within the premises) but getting into the buggy was a huge hassle for senior citizens as it is very high. Dune is great in every other way except their attention to making the property easier on old folks and the differently-abled which is a huge area of improvement for them.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Bad Holiday
The place is outdated and not very well maintained. The staff are very laid back and service is slow. Food is not good. I had stayed here when the hotel opened newly and i did like the place. I would never stay again or would recommend to anyone.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Fresh air and relaxation!
I had accidently booked for a month later and they made no problem about accommodating us. The fresh unpolluted air by the sea was so wonderful after spending much time in India.The garden was so lovely and colourful.we had a very relaxing trip. The room was a bit disappointing. Food was lovely.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Had an overall lovely stay though the villa we stayed was really primitive and unfortunately there was a festival during the days we were there which meant that loud music was playing from the local temple from 4 am in the morning. It keept us sleepless!
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful resort property and private beach!
Stayed there for 3 nights and 4 days and the place was fantastic! The concept of the resort is fresh and is unlike any other place you will come across in India. A beautiful place, exciting in terms of accommodation and amenities and kudos to the warm and courteous staff, especially Mr. Umapathy. The highlight of the trip for me was the beach! Silvery sands, pristine waters and lush green foliage lining the resort, with just about 1 or 2 other people on the beach with you. What more could you ask for?
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nice Eco hotel. Good experience
We booked ECO room , good experience. Typical village stay essence. Good food. Awesome service in SPA. Cool pool for relax. Good place for chill out with Family.
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Hotel restaurant condition was very poor and cleanliness has to be improved. Also garden area should be better maintained
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Nice place for beach lovers
Excellent staff, superb location, easy access to beach, nice swimming pool, an array of playing options for kids and nice pet friendly areas around.
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

No proper acesses to beach.
Not worth for the money actually they are charging No proper entertainment No tv Food are very expensive like one snicker bar is 200 bugs
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely amazing
Without a doubt the most beautiful place we stayed during our trip to India. The help we received from the hotel staff, especially Umapathy, was priceless. He really knows how to make an incredible experience even better for guests. The food at the restaurant was fantastic and it's farm to table. We stayed in Granite 2 and it was gorgeous. Would love to be able to come back and stay in another theme.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

lovely place to leisure
Different experience by staying in different atmosphere.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Good Concept Eco Beach Hotel
Very happy being here and spending a night with family, We have taken Flex House which is close proximity to Childrens play area, Swimming pool & Beach, our house had a small pond and a nice view. Kids have througly enjoyed the stay with bicycles to roam around in the Resort... There are many concept house. We will try a different house next time
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Want to chill out, relax and refresh - stay here!
What an awesome place! I came with two friends from work in nearby Chennai. It's a 3hr drive away. We wanted somewhere close to Pondicherry, but not another AC city Hotel. We had two houses, the Flower House and Baywatch 1. Both interesting properties. The Flower House through, was just incredible. It's a open sided house with a high fence perimeter, inside a massive four poster queen size bed (with Mosquito net) and seperate double bed. Open air shower, toilet and basins, covered by the roof. Amazing Garden. No TV, no car horns, no AC - perfect for getting away from Chennai for the weekend. Beach is good and very quiet, restaurants and spa are all good too. I can't recomend this place enough if you want a comfortable back to nature experiance. Each house has a bicycle for you to use to get around on. Loads of individual properties, spaced out over quite a big area. Pool is nice too. You have to try this place!
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent place though a bit pricey
The service provided is excellent. Lot of activities available to keep kids happy, and even for adults. Good ambience and well maintained. Beach access is good too. I stayed in the garden AC room and felt it is a bit expensive especially considering that food was not included (only breakfast included in the price).
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Dunce Eco beach resort Pondicherry
We took the nature cooled cottage on Dune Eco beach resort on Pondicherry and had a really good time. The resort is just on the beach, and the cottage takes you into a different space as its all natural and eco friendly yet furbished with all modern amenties. The open shower within the cottage amidst trees and plants makes you feel truly enveloped by nature. Slightly overpriced on the cottage rates, but the fantabulous continental breakfast complimentary with the cottage redeems the price!
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