THEN choose this place. Pros: 1. EMPTY during off season. Maid comes in when you tell her to, to clean etc. 2. Functional pantry with microwave, utensils, tea, jams etc. 3. VERY helpful owner, Mr. Ilyas, who comes and personally meets every guest. He told us the Tanjore temple timings so we were able to plan our departure better. 4.... More

My sister and i booked a room in Aadhaar guesthouse and when we taken through the little lane, we were quite apprehensive! we were taken straight to the rooftop for breakfast as the check-in was not untill noon. the house help was very cheerful and served us breakfast. the freshly baked sour dough baguettes were just out of this world...Ilyas... More

Aadhar was a really nice place to stay. It's a little outside of central Pondicherry, but the city's small enough to still be mostly walkable, though it'll take a little longer. The rooms are nice, and there's an awesome rooftop patio with a hammock and chairs to relax on. Breakfast comes with delicious baguettes each morning, too. Ilyas was very... More

After reading the positive reviews on Tripadvisor and deciding on an impromptu weekend getaway to Pondi, we booked with Ilyas to stay at Aadhar. When we arrived, we had to make our way to ‘Swades’ to pick up our keys, and we met Ilyas. He had a lot of important dos and don’ts for us, and gave us a detailed... More

We first stayed in their other Guesthouse called Swades Guesthouse and changed as it was Christmas and we were a bit late in booking. However Ilyas was most helpful and shifted things around, so we could stay at his places. Aadhar guesthouse is newer and has very tastefully decorated, bright and clean rooms. ours even had a balcony. It is... More

A lovely, peaceful little getaway spot. I was there with my Mom for a bit of respite and we took full advantage of the breezes on the open rooftop terraces. There's a shared kitchenette where, in the evenings, we enjoyed bread, cheese, wine, and other takeout foods we purchased as we went about town during the day. The room was... More

We had wanted to book a room in Swades guesthouse, but that was already fully booked for the dates we required. Ilyas immediately offered a room in Aadhaar guesthouse and although it indeed is 10-15 minute walk into Pondicherry, we are very happy we took that room. Our room was located on the top floor - so on the same... More

My husband and I called to query if a room was available on the same day. I immediately felt that Ilyas was reassuring and friendly. We actually felt from that moment that we could call him anytime. On arriving we met Arifa who was very friendly. Ilyas gave us all the information we needed. The rooms were clean and had... More

This place is owned by a lovely husband and wife team who cannot do enough to help you, whilst giving you all the privacy you could ask for, a perfect combination in my books. The views from the roof, towards the lighthouse, are stunning. Get up there, get a good book and maybe some music, and you are sorted. Pondy... More