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About this property
Comfortable Accommodation: Portal in Auroville offers a hostel experience with free WiFi, a garden, and complimentary bicycles. Guests can relax in the lounge, enjoy the shared kitchen, and play in the games room. Convenient Facilities: The property features a balcony with garden views, a seating area, and a private entrance. Shared bathrooms include showers and baths, ensuring comfort for all visitors. Local Attractions: Located 9 km from Puducherry Airport and Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Portal is also close to Manakula Vinayagar Temple and Pondicherry Museum. Additional points of interest include Bharathi Park and Botanical Garden, each 10 km away.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.
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- Taya
United Kingdom“Portal is a wonderful place to stay and Parth is the best host EVER! He really took the time to make me feel at home and was keen to share his love for portal with me. It’s clear he’s put a lot of effort into making the space tranquil and...” - Lisa
Germany“The huts are super cute and comfortable. Its a good place to calm down, relax and socialize at the same time. The host is so nice, he made sure everyone feels good and has a good time. This place with its vibe and everything invites you to stay...” - Katie United Kingdom“Portal is a very peaceful beautiful place to stay in the tranquility of the forest. I loved sleeping in the traditional keet thatched hut, I slept so well bring so close to nature. Parth is so friendly and welcoming and everyone makes you feel at...”
- Annie United Kingdom“Lovely place, run by a really helpful and interesting person. The queen room on stilts are lush. It's quite far out of town, but I had a cycle and it took me 20 mins, nice cycle.. Kitchen not great but if you are eating out that's fine. Wash...”
- Divy
India“Had the time of my life while staying in Portal. The host, Parth, whattaguy. Loved his vibe. Really wholesome stay. Parth had to leave for his hometown while I was still at Portal and his friend Rajat Bhaiya took over as our host, again,...” - Annie United Kingdom“Wonderful experience. Loved Parth who runs it - so kind and will do anything to help you. A real experience of peace and rest, with a quirky edge. You feel like you are right out in the wild when sleeping ❤️”
- Benoit
France“The host Parth was very friendly and welcoming. It’s a great experience to sleep in one of these huts.” - Снисаренко
Russia“It's very cozy, comfortable, wonderful hosts, you feel like you're in paradise!)” 
Kiruba India“You should stay here mainly for the host, Parth Chopra. A very friendly guy with a warm smile. He is an excellent conversationalist. He is a traveller himself and hence understands the needs of fellow travelers.”- Romain France“We had an amazing time at Portal! Parth is incredibly chill and welcoming, making us feel right at home from the start. The hostel’s location in nature creates a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere, and sleeping in the hut was such a pleasant...”
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Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine print
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
