For me the whole point of visiting Pondicherry was to experience White Town. It's like being on a different planet compared to the rest of Pondicherry. I urge everyone staying in Pondy to splurge a little bit and get a room in the French Quarter. Rooms start at Rp1600 and up. Dumas Guesthouse is one of multiple guesthouses smack in... More

This hotel is a complete treasure. We had to spend an additional night in Pondicherry (thanks to the waiting list of our rail tickets) and headed here (we had been staying in Auroville). At first the room seemed beyond our budget. The manager was courteous, gentle and polite and helped us consider other hotels nearby we might be able to... More

In Pondy to do some training for a local group for a coule of weeks and I really thought the arranged accommodations would be "adequate but nothing special" when told it was a B&B. Well, I was wrong and the Dumas is more like a boutique hotel than anything else. SIMPLY EXCELLENT. Arrived in the middle of the night after... More

Dumas is the best place to stay and hard to leave... Rooms are quiet, spacious, clean & comfy, large bathroom with 24/7 hot water, hardly any powercuts. A small but snug and flowery garden, wifi, good breakfast. The whole has a nice colonial and relaxing atmosphere and prices are reasonable. Location is superb, close to the boulevard, small shops &... More

Do they need another good review? - probably not. But they are going to get one anyway because they deserve it! Rooms are clean, spacious and airy with a charming colonial feel. Nice bathrooms with plenty of hot water. There's a lovely little courtyard area to sit in which is like a little oasis. In fact, the guesthouse and the... More

We stayed at Dumas on our first trip to Pondy with cousins. As Jiss Bobby had given good reviews about this place, we all decided to stay here along with him. This place is quite relaxing. Its close to the beach. Nice restaurants nearby..The rooms are spacious and gives you the homely feeling.We will come here again .

After the 'full on' experience of travelling in India, two nights at Dumas Guest House provided a welcome break. Right in the heart of the French quarter, this guesthouse is full of character. Our room was comfortable and our host, Bala, was friendly and helpful. Certainly a place to return to.

We stayed here for a couple nights, and they were very kind and accommodating. We arrived after 20 hours of travel, way before check in time. We were offered breakfast, and they found a room early to put us in. We gratefully passed out. The next day we slept in, still catching up - and they still offered us breakfast... More

Thanks to Bala and the team at Dumas Guest house. You are the best! We have enjoyed your garden, rooms, bfasts and accomodation. Cheers for being flexible in our tim of need. We will be back next time and stay with you again, and recommend our frineds to stay there also :)