wonderful, totally unspoiled place. Perfect if you want somewhere luxurious but without the bland or contrived hotel group/resort feel. From spending time in the lovely rooms with traditional furniture of the region, to taking a dip in the pool at sunset, and wandering down the path that lead through the gardens and into the beach, it's idyllic. As others have... more

If you fly in from London at 4am into the 28 degree heat then get Raj from Clipper Holidays to meet you in his clean a/c car...hold onto your seats as he toots his way along the coastal road towards Pondicherry. By 6.30am you can dive into the Kailash's wonderful pool that sits amongst 5 acres of tropical gardens. With... more

This hotel has a very relaxed feel to it.The architecture has a subtle french flavour.The lovely gardens and the inviting pool definitely are the big pluses of this resort. The food at the restaurant was average and overpriced and the chairs unsteady! We were travelling with two kids below 3 yrs and both toppled over! The resort should use more... more

we reached the resort by taxi from pondicherry.the room was quite spacious & well ventilated.NO TV WAS A BONUS.the pool was splendid & it was a welcome break in the sweltering heat of February. The staff in the resort were helpful & quick in services. Food was average & seafood was delicious,fruit palate was very palatable. Sunset by the beachside... more

The place is very very nicely maintained. Amazing gardens, swimming pool & other amenities. Although food is very very costly. & is difficult to travel often to the city. Ideal for people who have their own vehicles. more

My friends & I booked the Kailash Beach resort for an all-girl weekend trip. Our main objectives were to stay somewhere where we'd have access to the beach, where there'd be a good pool and where we'd feel safe. On all three counts, Kailash scored top points. The resort is situated some 10 km from the city, which is both... more

Pluses: Beautiful hotel with quaint rooms Landscaped grounds with plentiful flowers. Excellent gift shop and spa services. Good food, with option to eat on terrace/patio Lovely pool Western toilet Controlled access gates with guard Possible Negatives: Long walk to get to beach Water too rough for swimming Hard beds, but no one else complained so could have just been me... more

it's advertised as an beach resort --- but it isn't a beach resort - there are no facilities at the beach like chairs, umbrellas, service. it's a stop over hotel for groups and families (indian) who stay there for one/two nights. the menu is short, boring and expensive and u have to wait for food up to one hour. there... more

My family and I just spent 4 days there in July. The staff was helpful and friendly. The rooms and bathrooms are clean and functional, the AC did a decent job. Its not going to drop the temperature to 65F but it cools it down to where its comfortable. However, some of the rooms can be quite dark so make... more