St James Court Beach Resort, Pondicherry - Reviews, Rooms Options & Prices 2025

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About the Resort

Opp. Pondicherry Engineering College Chinna Kalapet Kalapettai 605 014 India, Pondicherry, India

St. James Court Beach Resort is a premier beachside destination established in 1998 by the respected NTS Group of Companies in Pondicherry, India. Nestled along the stunning Pondicherry Beach, the resort boasts a mix of elegant architecture and luxurious accommodations designed to provide a relaxing experience for holidaymakers, honeymooners, and business travelers. With its high standards of hospitality and an array of recreational facilities, the resort promises a memorable stay for all guests.

Location

The resort is conveniently located just 11 km from central Pondicherry and is one of the few resorts in ECR situated right on the beach. Nearby landmarks, such as Auroville Beach and Pondicherry University Beach, highlight the area's natural beauty. Easy access from the highway ensures that guests can seamlessly explore the charm of Pondicherry and its attractions.

Rooms

The resort offers spacious and exotic luxurious rooms, including Deluxe, Super Deluxe, and Executive Suite Rooms. Each room features air conditioning, a color TV, refrigerator, and well-furnished bathrooms with both shower and bath tub options. Guests can enjoy views of either the ocean or the beautifully manicured gardens from various accommodations.

Eat & Drink

Onsite dining includes the Sea Queen restaurant, which caters to families with a focus on seafood, and Sea Breeze, an open-air restaurant offering beachfront views. The resort serves meals ranging from casual to fine dining, with standout options like a scrumptious seafood buffet dinner. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner include a variety of cuisines provided by a professional culinary crew.

Leisure & Business

St. James Court Beach Resort features a swimming pool and a children's swimming pool for family-friendly leisure. Additionally, guests can participate in year-round special events, such as food and wine tastings. The resort also offers opportunities for relaxation and wellness activities, ensuring a fulfilling vacation experience.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Suite Pool View

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2 persons

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Pool view

Air conditioning

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Double Room Balcony Sea View

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2 persons

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Sea view

Air conditioning

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Deluxe Room

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2 persons

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Air conditioning

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Getting around

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City Centre

Pondicherry 10.0 km

Airports

Pondicherry (PNY) 10.7 km

Train

Pondicherry Railway Station 10.6 km

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Spacious Comfort

“The room was incredibly spacious with a amazing beach view, making our stay cozy and enjoyable.” view full review

Tasty Eats

“The food was delicious with reasonable prices, providing a satisfying dining experience during our stay.” view full review

Serene Poolside

“The pool was well-maintained and provided a serene environment for relaxation under the sun.” view full review

Clean & Inviting

“The bathrooms were clean and well-kept, enhancing our overall comfort during the visit.” view full review

General

Wi-Fi

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV

Location

Opp. Pondicherry Engineering College Chinna Kalapet Kalapettai 605 014 India, Pondicherry, India

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Opp. Pondicherry Engineering College Chinna Kalapet Kalapettai 605 014 India, Pondicherry, India

City landmarks

East coast Road

Thrill Valley

1.1 km

Beach

Auro Beach

2.3 km

Bommayapalayam

Bommayapalayam Beach

2.2 km

Bommayapalayam

Beach Guest House

2.9 km

Bommayapalayam

Auroville beach

3.3 km

Kottakarai

Svaram

3.8 km

Kulathu St

Auro Beach Sea View cottege

3.8 km

Auroville Main Road

Auroville

4.4 km

Matrimandir Rd.

Matrimandir

5.4 km

Eco Village And Spa

Sri Karaneswar Nataraja Temple

4.8 km

Nearby

ECR main Road

Sai Baba Temple

20 m

Pondicherry University Beach

40 m

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience

56%

liked the resort and would come back again

5.6/10

Guest rating

Rooms

6.8

Location

8.6

Service

5.0

Dining

5.0

Philip

United Kingdom, January 2025

5.4/10

The resort is beautifully located right in front of the beach, making it a mesmerizing spot for relaxation. The rooms are spacious, but some aspects of the infrastructure need improvement. While I had a few friendly interactions with the staff, the overall service was inconsistent, leading to frustrating experiences. Dining was okay but could definitely be enhanced. The establishment has potential, but it faces significant management challenges that detract from what could be a wonderful family-friendly getaway.

Rooms

6.0

The rooms were spacious and offered a nice view, but lacked some amenities like a refrigerator and balcony in the Deluxe category. The interior felt outdated, and the cable TV options were quite limited.

Service

5.0

Service was often slow and inefficient, especially during meal times. Though a couple of staff members were attentive, overall management was lacking.

Location

8.0

The resort's location is excellent, right on the beach with beautiful scenery. However, it is quite far from the town, which may not be convenient for everyone.

Dining

5.0

Dining options were decent with a variety of choices, but the service during meals was sadly lacking, causing delays.

Facilities

5.0

Facilities need improvement, particularly around hygiene at the pool area, where there were no showers or changing rooms. This was disappointing for a resort setting.

David

United Kingdom, November 2024

5.2/10

The resort has a beautiful location with beach-facing rooms that offer a fantastic view. While the rooms are spacious and the overall experience could be enjoyable, the poor management and slow service detracted from our stay. The atmosphere was marred by a rowdy crowd, and the dining experience could definitely use some improvement.

Rooms

6.0

The rooms were spacious and provided an amazing view from the balcony, which I really loved. However, they weren't cleaned well during my stay.

Service

5.0

Service was severely lacking; it took ages for my food to arrive, and I had to go check the kitchen myself. Staff seemed overwhelmed and not responsive.

Location

9.0

The location is excellent, right in front of the beach, perfect for relaxation and enjoying the sea.

Dining

5.0

Dining options were quite limited, and while the food wasn't terrible, the slow service took away from the enjoyment.

Facilities

5.0

The facilities have potential, but the lack of proper hygiene and maintenance, especially around the pool area, was disappointing.

Harper

United Kingdom, November 2024

6.4/10

I had a pleasant time staying at this resort, especially enjoying the sea view from my room's balcony. The overall service could use some improvement, but I met some really friendly staff who made my stay more comfortable. While the location is great with beach-facing rooms, some aspects of the management could be better, especially regarding hygiene and organization. The dining experience left a lot to be desired, as it took far too long to receive food during my stay.

Rooms

8.0

The room was spacious and offered an excellent sea view, although the decor felt a bit dated.

Service

6.0

Service was inconsistent, with some staff being incredibly friendly and helpful while others struggled with basic requests.

Location

9.0

Location is fantastic, right by the beach which makes for beautiful views and relaxing atmosphere.

Dining

5.0

Dining experience was quite disappointing; it took ages for the food to arrive, and menu options were limited.

Facilities

5.0

Facilities like the swimming pool need attention, particularly hygiene standards.

Craig

United Kingdom, October 2024

5.6/10

I had a pleasant stay overall, especially enjoying the spacious rooms and the sea views from the balcony. The staff members I interacted with were friendly and made my experience more comfortable. However, the service could definitely use some improvement, particularly in the dining area, where food delivery was painfully slow. While the location is fantastic, the management could really work on ensuring a more hygienic and well-organized environment for guests.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms are spacious with a great sea view, and mine had a lovely balcony that added to the relaxing atmosphere. However, I found my deluxe room a bit disappointing as it lacked a balcony and felt smaller.

Service

5.0

While some staff members like Mr. Joel were genuinely kind and attentive, the overall service was lacking, especially in the restaurant where I experienced long delays.

Location

8.0

The property is in a beautiful location with beach-facing rooms that enhance the experience, but it lacks various activities to keep guests engaged.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience was below par; food took a long time to arrive and could use more variety.

Facilities

5.0

The facilities need improvement, particularly hygiene standards around the pool area, which seems neglected.

Juliet

United Kingdom, September 2024

5.4/10

My stay at the resort was a mixed bag. On one hand, I loved the beach-facing rooms and the spaciousness, which gave a relaxing feel to our trip. However, the service was really lacking; it took ages for food to arrive, and management was unresponsive. I also noticed some issues with hygiene around the pool area. Overall, while the location and room size were fantastic, the poor management and service made the experience less enjoyable.

Rooms

6.0

The rooms were spacious with a nice sea view, but they could have been maintained better as they had a nagging smell and were not cleaned daily.

Service

5.0

Service was a real letdown; it was slow and unresponsive, making our experience frustrating.

Location

9.0

The resort's location was excellent, right by the beach and easy to find.

Dining

5.0

Dining was quite disappointing; the food took forever to arrive, and the restaurant felt overcrowded and hot.