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What is the cheapest month to book a hotel in Auroville?

The cheapest month to book a hotel in Auroville is September ($24). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Auroville is April ($137).

What is the cheapest day to stay in a hotel in Auroville?

The cheapest day to stay in Auroville is Friday ($59). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Tuesday, when the average nightly price is $208.

How much is a hotel in Auroville tonight?

Users have found prices for hotels in Auroville tonight starting as low as $11, rising to an average cost of $36, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from $24 for a 4-star hotel in Auroville for tonight.

How much is a Auroville hotel room this weekend?

In the past 72 hours, we’ve seen prices for hotels in Auroville this weekend for as little as $18/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as $18/night. For a 4-star hotel in Auroville, the cheapest rate recently found was $21/night for this weekend.

Other accommodations in Auroville

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164/1 Puducherry Tindivanam Koot Rd, Auroville, India
3.2 km from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
$51
Avg. per night
Bommalapalayam - Kuilapalayam Road Opp: Djaima,Kuilapalayam, Bommayapalayam, Auroville, India
3.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
$155
Avg. per night

About Auroville

Founded in 1968 by spiritual leader Mirra Alfassa, Auroville is an experimental town designed as a utopian community. It centres around the immense gold Matrimandir dome and is home to surf beaches and a botanical garden showcasing the region’s native forests.

Things to do in Auroville

Discover the philosophy behind Auroville at the Savitri Bhavan, a museum dedicated to the spiritual teachings of Sri Aurobindo. Admire the “Meditations on Savitri” paintings or attend one of the regular lectures and musical presentations, then step inside to explore its extensive library and audio-visual collection.

At the heart of Auroville is the Matrimandir, which translates from Sanskrit as the “Temple of the Mother”. It serves as a monument of spiritual significance for yogis who follow the philosophy and practice of Sri Aurobindo. Its striking Geodesic dome is covered by golden discs, while inside is a meditation hall featuring white marble and an enormous crystal sphere pierced by a beam of light.

Stroll through the beautiful Auroville Botanical Gardens, which encompasses themed gardens, a nursery and botanical education centre. Admire the large variety of orchids and cacti, together with fragrant plumerias and a native tract of dry tropical evergreen forest.

Take a dip in the Bay of Bengal from the sands of Auro Beach, a short drive from Auroville’s city centre. Alternatively, head further south and learn to surf in the gentle waves at Serenity Beach, which is lined with colourful fishing boats.

Getting around Auroville

Auroville is a 30-minute drive north of Pondicherry and around three hours south of Chennai International Airport. Buses and rickshaws travel to surrounding towns and villages or you can rent a bicycle or motorbike.

Facts about staying in Auroville

Find useful tips and insights about staying in Auroville to help you make the most of your experience. FAQs were last updated on 6 June 2025.
  • What are the best hotels in Auroville?

    Auroville is home to many highly-rated hotels, one of which is Plutus Residency, which has a current rating of 8.4. For other potential stays, consider Panism Lifestyle and Pv Resort - Auro Beach, which can also be great places to stay in Auroville.

  • What are some other cities to stay in when visiting Tamil Nadu?

    In addition to Auroville, travellers opt to visit Chennai when visiting Tamil Nadu. Coimbatore is also a popular choice to visit.

  • How many hotels are there in Auroville?

    In total, there are 292 hotels to choose from in Auroville, compared to 12,417 properties in Tamil Nadu.

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