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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Portal in Auroville offers a hostel experience with free WiFi, a garden, and complimentary bicycles. Guests can relax in the lounge, shared kitchen, or games room. Convenient Facilities: The property features a balcony, seating area, and private entrance. Shared bathrooms include showers and garden views. Nearby Attractions: Sri Aurobindo Ashram and Manakula Vinayagar Temple are 5.6 mi away. Pondicherry Museum, Botanical Garden, and Port of Pondicherry are 6.2 mi distant. Puducherry Airport is 5.6 mi from the hostel. Guest Highlights: Guests appreciate the convenient location for nature trips, the friendly host, and the scenic garden views.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Louis
    France France
    How to say it…. The owner I wish you to know him and meet him, it’s a friend now for me and I appreciate him a lot, the place is super cosy, you can chill easily, this super nature, staff is amazing and they are super friendly with you, it...
  • Anish
    India India
    If you're thinking about whether to book your stays at Portal or not, I'd say stop thinking and book the rooms to try it out because this place is not something to think but instead feel. It has the best atmosphere filled with good energies and...
  • Riyaz
    India India
    An amazing, magical, forest-like experience. Highly recommended if you love nature. This place is for loving mindful people who want to break free from the matrix of modern society and have oneness with nature. Very peaceful stay....
  • Taya
    United Kingdom 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 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 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 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 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 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 France
    The host Parth was very friendly and welcoming. It’s a great experience to sleep in one of these huts.

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House rules

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Check-in
From 1:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Check-out
From 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.