Sengal Boutique Hotel - Auroville

Boutique hotel with architectural brickwork, home-cooked meals, and zero-plastic ethos near Auroville

Accommodations

Sengal Boutique Hotel offers 10 family rooms with garden views, each featuring air-conditioning, a work desk, and a private bathroom. The upstairs rooms include a semi-open bathroom connected to the elements. Each room has an exposed brick façade and cemented walls and ceilings, with no paints used on the interiors.

Dining

Complimentary breakfast is prepared by chef Jyoti Prakash and includes fresh dosa, idli, upma, and other South Indian dishes. The hotel serves breakfast and lunch only; dinner can be ordered via food delivery apps or from nearby restaurants. Hibiscus tea made from hibiscus grown in the hotel's own garden is available upon request.

Grounds & Sustainability

The hotel operates a zero-plastic policy, with refillable water bottles provided instead of single-use plastic. The property includes a small fish pond, an outdoor garden with picnic area, and a shared kitchen. Outdoor furniture and a courtyard offer space for stargazing at night.

Services

The 24-hour front desk provides concierge service, tour desk, and luggage storage with lockers. Airport shuttle and car hire are available for a fee, and bicycle rental is free of charge. Staff have arranged last-minute cabs, hosted bonfires, and served coffee at 6a.m. on request.

Location

Sengal Boutique Hotel Auroville sits in a rural village 10minutes by vehicle from Auroville's Matrimandir. It is 15km from Sri Aurobindo Ashram and 13km from Puducherry Airport. Guests need a car or scooter to reach the hotel, as no public transport is nearby.

• Location: Rural village 10 min from Auroville Matrimandir
• Rooms: 10 family rooms with garden views & exposed brickwork
• Dining: Home-cooked South Indian breakfast by chef Jyoti Prakash
• Sustainability: Zero-plastic policy with refillable water bottles
• Staff Service: 24-hour front desk, free bicycle rental, bonfire arrangement