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Bonjour Bonheur Ocean Spray

4.0 star property
Luxury hotel in Marakkanam with spa and outdoor pool

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Interior
Lobby
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Reviews

7.2 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Spa
    Spa
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Free parking
    Free parking
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness centre
  • Room service
  • 2 coffee shops/cafes
  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
Feel at home
  • Playground on-site
  • Fridge
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Television
  • Garden

Room options

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Showing 4 of 4 rooms

Executive Room, Resort View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Private outdoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Fridge
Plasma TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
  • 30 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Garden View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Plasma TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Separate bath and shower
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

Basic Villa, Resort View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Private outdoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Fridge
Plasma TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • 30 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Single Beds, Lake View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Plasma TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Separate bath and shower
  • 29 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
7,8,9, E.C.R Main Road, Marakkanam, Pondicherry, 604303

What's nearby

  • Serenity Beach - 17 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Sri Aurobindo Ashram - 21 min drive - 15.9 km
  • Arulmigu Manakula Vinayagar Temple - 21 min drive - 15.9 km
  • Pondicherry Promenade Beach - 22 min drive - 16.0 km
  • Pondicherry Lighthouse - 22 min drive - 16.3 km

Getting around

  • Pondicherry (PNY) - 25 min drive
  • Chennai International Airport (MAA) - 158 min drive
  • Pondicherry-Puducherry Station - 30 min drive
  • Pondicherry Villiyanur Station - 31 min drive
  • Chinnababu Samudram Station - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nowana - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Amber The Coffee Shop, Ocean Spray Hotel - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Café Coffee Day - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪ECR Wines - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Aurelec Cafeteria - ‬14 min drive

About this property

Bonjour Bonheur Ocean Spray

Enjoy your visit to Marakkanam with a stay at Bonjour Bonheur Ocean Spray. Guests can visit the spa to indulge in massages, Ayurvedic treatments or reflexology, and Amber serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. An outdoor pool, a bar/lounge and a fitness centre are other highlights at this luxurious hotel.

Languages

English, Hindi, Local (Sign language)

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 106 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: anytime
  • Early check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is noon

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
  • To register at this property, guests who are Indian citizens must provide a valid photo identity card issued by the Government of India; travelers who are not citizens of India must present a valid passport and visa.

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free on-site self-parking
  • Free on-site valet parking

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–10:00 AM
  • 2 coffee shops
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service

Travelling with children

  • Playground

What to do

  • Beach nearby

Working away

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference space

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Fitness centre
  • An outdoor pool
  • Full-service spa

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Sign language-capable staff

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • DVD player
  • 32-inch plasma TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Minibar
  • Electric kettle
  • Dressing gowns and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Turndown service
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Furnished balcony

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Rainfall shower heads
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Free bottled water
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Restaurant dining guide

Special features

Spa

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include facials and manicures and pedicures. The spa is equipped with a steam room. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including Ayurvedic and reflexology. The spa is open daily.

Dining

Amber – This coffee shop serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Lotosas – This theme restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Open daily.
Tea Lounge – This café only serves light fare. Open 24 hours. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) gala dinner per adult: INR 5000.00
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) gala dinner per child: INR 2500.00 (from 6 to 12 years old)

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately INR 500 for adults and INR 250 for children
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of INR 2000 (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for INR 2000 per night

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a security system and window guards on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Ocean Spray Aparthotel Manjakuppam
Ocean Spray Aparthotel
Ocean Spray Manjakuppam
Palette Resorts Ocean Spray Aparthotel Manjakuppam
Palette Resorts Ocean Spray Aparthotel
Palette Resorts Ocean Spray Manjakuppam
Palette Resorts Ocean Spray
Palette s Ocean Spray
Bonjour Bonheur Ocean Spray Hotel
Bonjour Bonheur Ocean Spray Marakkanam
Bonjour Bonheur Ocean Spray Hotel Marakkanam

Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at Bonjour Bonheur Ocean Spray?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Bonjour Bonheur Ocean Spray?
Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Bonjour Bonheur Ocean Spray?
Yes, there's free self and valet parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Bonjour Bonheur Ocean Spray?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge of INR 2000 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is noon.
What is there to do at Bonjour Bonheur Ocean Spray and nearby?
Bonjour Bonheur Ocean Spray has a spa, an outdoor pool and a fitness centre, as well as a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Bonjour Bonheur Ocean Spray?
Yes, Amber offers poolside dining.
Does Bonjour Bonheur Ocean Spray have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a furnished balcony.

Bonjour Bonheur Ocean Spray Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

6.8/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

3.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Good

Poor room service and front desk was unresponsive
Harrish, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The property is family friendly, there is beach access - you have to walk to the beach, not too far. We enjoyed the pool. Currently they have one restaurant at the propery - it was convenient and good India food. People are friendly and good service. We had a good time at this place.
Praveena, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

The property should be downgraded to 1 star. Very poorly maintained. The pool and surrounding water areas, and garden was dirty and unclean. The food was terrible. Total dissappointment.
Vedhavathy, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Unkempt- ocean spray
Needs to improve a lot on cleanliness Bad house keeping with respect to toiletries . Charging 50 rs plus tax for a litre of water bottle(not even a branded , local made). Gym worst -no or zero maintenance, stinky, fungus,treadmill has lot of moulds . I never complain , but very sry to write this Giving room to improve
1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Was not up to our expectation. Need to renovate the rooms looks rundown but outside facade looks good but the rooms conditions were below standard. Need to ask for basic things like soap, shampoo etc.
2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Lakshman, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Will come back.
Great resort, good food
Jeyashri, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Good property with nice staff. Food is little expensive.
2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

The wash basin broke, fell on my sister and the manager at first didn't believe us, I had to call twice to get maintenance. No apologies from anyone, they only gave us another room to use, but would not move our luggage. The wash basin became detached from the marble countertop from rot and faulty construction.
Sierra, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Overall a very good stay
We stayed in the Sky Jacuzzi room, it was a top of the world experience. Although no bar and no liquor availability inside the resort premises was a little bit of an inconvenience, everything else made up for the time we stayed there. I would definitely recommend the resort to my friends.
Pavithra, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Not worth the money
This is my second visit to Ocean Spray, this resort certainly shows signs of aging and urgently needs some attention. There's nothing to look for except the swimming pool. The lake was under renovation so it was dirty. Food at Amber restaurant is exorbitantly expensive. Service Staff are courteous and nice. The folks at valet / reception will be behind you until you pay them tips, although they don't willingly help with loading / unloading.
1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Good scenic resort. Beach was just 500 meters away.
Bhavna, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Nice hotel with an amazing view
This hotel is a huge huge property so you can either just go there for 2 days take one day to explore the hotel which includes feeding the beautiful fishes in the lake, going for a stroll in the property, enjoying zone ball, a mud bike ride, and the aviary which is at a hidden corner of the property. The pool is huge. The rooms were well kept but the cleanliness was missing. The sheets had spots and the furniture was dusty. The food was not up to the mark. This hotel has no grocery no regular shops around which means you are on your own and Pondicherry white town is approx 16kms which is 20 minutes on a rickshaw that charges 400 one way and 750-800 round trip. Or you could hop on a bus (we had waited but couldn’t catch one) bus service could be a bit irregular.
Arushi, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Minus 5 Star Hotel
Extremely horrible check in wth unqualified unwelcoming staff arrogant staff, no qualities of 5 star hotel except for the design and lay out. Never ever will go or recommend this place to anyone .
Sebastian , 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Run down and overpriced, but staff are friendly
This resort is about 30 mins drive by taxi to Pondicherry. The cab will be relatively expensive but there isn't much choice. The Hotel itself does not have many non Indian guests so is not really geared up for "foreigners". It is in very poor condition, with little or nothing having been spent on maintenance in the last 20+ years. Doubt it would pass any safety checks. The staff are friendly but do not speak good/much english which can lead to problems. The pool is dilapidated with the in pool bar having fallen into disrepair some years ago. The rack rates are laughable for the quality of accommodation. Power cuts are common. Alcohol is served but the seemingly extensive wine menu is not in reality that extensive with a lot being "not available". There is a variety of animals roaming freely over the site - turkeys, guinea fowl, geese. There are goats as well but they managed to stay tethered! There is access to a beach but its not private and there are no umbrellas for the fairer skinned.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Very Bad Experience at Ocean Spray
Case ID number: M 11403819 & M11403877 Itin#14945109692 This is with ref. to my stay at Ocean Spray. I had the following issues with my stay and request you to process a refund for the entire amount. We got room 206 alloted to us.When we arrived at the place and got the access cards, we had lunch and came back to the room.The access cards were not working the door was not opening. The staff took about 30 minutes to get it working. The room Air conditioner was not working and so was the television. We had technicians in the room all along trying to rectify the issue. Later on after we returned from swimming and wanted to use the toilets for a shower there was no water for close to 2 hours. The front desk informed us that there is a major pipe breakage and it will take a long time for the water to be restored. The Sunday lunch buffet was re-served for dinner with just a few alternations to the food. 75% of it was the same food served during lunch. This was very disappointing. The front desk did change the room for us to room to 204 in the evening. We wasted a lot of time shifting the room. We request you to refund the amount as nothing was working in the hotel. Rather than having a holiday we were in the room all the time trying to get basic facilities to work. We have never experienced such a bad stay in any hotel before. Kindly refund my amount.
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

SO MUCH POTENTIAL!
We decided on a last minute long weekend and booked a flight and hotel package through Expedia. Not realizing it was a three hour cab ride from the Chennai airport, we decided to site see on the way there. When we finally arrived at Ocean Spray, we were amazed at the size and beauty of the property. We discovered soon after that there is a village separating the resort and the ocean - NO BEACH ACCESS. This village plays music and stories over the loud speaker for hours at all times of the day - NOT QUIET. The rooms were large, and if the finishing's and flooring were installed correctly could have been quite lovely. There was a large brown stain on our top blanket which was quickly changed. We stayed in a "heaven suite" which has a large Jacuzzi tub on the balcony (that we didn't use). The oversized pool is wonderful, but like most areas of the resort, NEEDS SOME TENDER LOVING CARE. There are four large pool bar's with fountains separating each, unfortunately all of them are abandoned and untidy and at least one bar stool was missing the top seat exposing sharp edges and wiring. In addition to fixing the broken seats and the off broken tile, stocking one bar and playing music at the pool would be an easy upgrade welcome by guests. We noticed a strong musty smell when visiting the spa, perhaps a dehumidifier or air purifier will help. Taxi rates were ridiculous. Perhaps offer a shuttle to the French Quarter for guests. COMFORTABLE BEDS, GOOD FOOD, GREAT STAFF
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Has the potential...
Hotel has the potential to be excellent, however it is: Run down, customer service at front desk is poor, check out is 10am and wouldn't allow late check out, room is basic and not worth the cost, breakfast is poor, pool bar was not open - these are some of the main issues. Grounds are lovely, huge pool and comfy beds. Something else to bear in mind is there is no direct access to the beach from the hotel... And to get there is a 15minute walk through a village... There is also no one on the beach.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Beach access not good
Traveling 350kms to a beach holiday @ ocean spray is not worth the effort as we could hardly be on the beach. Beach is accessible by walking out of this property through a village, and there are fishing boats parked all along the beach. Plus the beach is quite dirty as it is used as a toilet. I booked this via expedia but found better price at makemytrip, so if you are looking at this do chkout other offerings. The price match claim is not really honored. The property itself is nice and spread across 25 acres. Pool, lawn, children's activity are very nice. Food is ordinary. As the place has a huge man made lake and we can use the paddle boat in it. We stayed in the Bermuda villa, nice room but had lots of mosquitoes that made it difficult to relax. Food is ordinary, though they have a huge spread in the buffet the dishes were quite bland and flavorless. I have stayed at other hotels in Pondicherry among which zest club mahindra had really nice private beach.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

nice family option near pondy
nice pleasant gateway near pondy. highlight is the jaccuzi in the balcony on the top floor. Very nice swimming pool and about 15kms from pondy city. food is above average. not much to choose from as only one restaurant. one small cafe. but than in pondy there are tons of amazing options.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Luxury Cottage with Lake View
I only stayed here because every other hotel in Pondicherry was booked. What a surprise! First it is a beautiful property with comfy, luxury rooms. There is the main hotel rooms in a semi circle and then a man-made lake in the middle. Around the lake they have put individual rooms or cottages and this is what I stayed in. You wake up to a large picture window and view of water and palm trees. The breakfast room is also placed in the middle of the lake so you can sit and eat and have a calming meal. There are large gold koi or carp in the water to look at as well. The only drawback for the cottages would be if you have walking issues although they have a little golf cart to take you and your baggage there. This was the only place I stayed where they had real donuts. Even though I don't eat them much it was a welcome break from two weeks of sambar and chutney for breakfast at some other places. Be it know you are not in Puducherry but several miles up the room so you will have to drive to get to town. A wonderful place for a honeymoon or relaxing weekend. I would stay again and do it for at least two days.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent facility. Lake side view was really relaxing. Room was well equipped with facilities. Brilliant pool. A hard bed option would have helped since the bed was too soft.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

A decent getaway..
Had a relaxing stay at Ocean Spray in Pondicherry. Nice property, good rooms.. I would recommend it..
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Paradise
A must to rejuvenate body and soul
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