35 Crores ZEST Big Beach resort in Puducherry by MHRIL

Despite the fact that Puducherry is a small town, it is needless to say about the ever increasing the numbers of hotels and resorts, both in the host of the town as well as in the outskirts. The geographical and cultural advantages of Puducherry have lured many recreational & hotel businesses.

I was just trying to list few hotels in the Union Territory but I ended with Hotel Mass, Hotel Anandha Inn, Annamalai International, Hotel De L'Orient, Villa Helena, Le Dupleix, Promenade, Soorya International, The Dune Beach Resort, St. James Court Beach Resort, Kailash Beach Resort…..I too thought I have listed all but my crazy little grey cells went on bombarding with new hotels……JAYARAM HOTEL, Hotel Surguru, Hotel Ellora, Hotel Ram International, Yatri Nivas, Sea Side Guest House, Hotel Felix, Calve Heritage Hotel, Banyan Beach Resort, Kailash Beach Resort, Devaki Guest House, Patricia Coloniale Guest House, Hotel Sunway, Hotel Ginger Ginger Puducherry, Aurodhan, Executive Inn, French Guest House, Villa Labourdonnais, Shree Sairam……..pardon me for the killer-length list, I am completely helpless (For God sake, oh I stopped here!). Final one is 35 Crores project Zest Big Beach by Mahindra Holidays & Resorts India Limited which is inaugurated by Chief Minister of the Union Territory of Puducherry, Thiru N.Rangasamy and Union Minister for Tourism, Smt. Ambika Soni.

Mr. Arun Nanda, Chairman, MHRIL said, “As a dominant player in the leisure hospitality business, we offer a variety of holiday destinations to augment holidaying choices for our members. Zest encapsulates our aim of providing unique and innovative holiday experiences to our members. The Zest Big Beach Resort, Puducherry makes short getaways a reality for young urban customers.”

Mr. Ramesh Ramanathan, Managing Director, MHRIL said, “We have always prided ourselves on offering innovative holiday experiences to our members. Our ZEST signature Big Beach Resort is one such offering in this direction and is another feather in our cap. The Big Beach resort has 125 rooms spread over 24 acres along a pristine beach. ZEST resorts are designed to bring unique and differentiated holiday experiences to young urban families. Zest Big Beach, therefore, is cohesive with this philosophy.”

Zest Big Beach, Puducherry is a seaside beach resort located at 16 km from Pondicherry, off Cuddalore road. It is the biggest resort in Pondicherry, spanning a whooping 24 acres with a spectacular beach front and has 83 contemporarily designed rooms. Room facilities include 400 sq. ft area, glass walls, open air shower, LCD TV, etc. Facilities include a swimming pool, a Multicuisine restaurant, a beach shack, a sophisticated gym, a large conference room, and a lounge bar to chill out. Activities at the resort include cycling, beach cricket and barbeque.

Here are the lines from the zest main official site “From being a Roman colony to a French colony and now a charming place that’s a great getaway, Puducherry is the reality to human beings’ dream of paradise. Where else can you taste a French dish served with South Indian chutney? If you thought that Puducherry was all about the serene atmosphere, Auroville and the ashram then you haven’t seen the Bigger Picture yet! Welcome to Zest @ Big Beach,Puducherry. Zest brings you a resort spanning a whooping 24 acres, with a spectacular beach front. A resort that’s first of its kind and the biggest in Puducherry.”

Heritage Hotel in Puducherry Honored by Relais

Did you ever have an emotion or a thought that you knew was important but that you could not quite put into words? Dilip Kapur is in this mood. Well, I know that you people are wondering why am I talking about this new personality. Yes, it’s really an amazing experience for me to proudly introduce Mr. Dilip Kapur and his achievements to you all.

Puducherry is a peaceful wonder in this world. Our Puducherry is well-known for its Hospitality and Royality that the tourists experience here. This credit is dedicated to the heritage hotels and the resorts for their efforts and love to the visitors. One of the prominent heritage hotels in Puducherry is “Le Dupleix”, and Dilip Kapur is the President of this hotel. Dilip is in high spirits because Le Dupleix has received “Badge of Excellence” from Relais Chateaux, a voluntary association of luxury hotels based in France.

It’s again a diamond-studded crown for Le Dupleix. Year by year, their achievement heads the sky. Last year, the heritage hotel is one of the nominees in the best hotels selection conducted by the Times London. Le Dupleix was selected as one of the 12 best hotels in India last year. “It’s an honor for the quality, ambience and excellence. It’s one of the three hotels recognized by Relais in India”, said Dilip Kapur in the joyous mood.

Relais Chateaux website quotes the beauty and heritage of Le Dupleix,

“Dupleix is one of the oldest and most magnificent French colonial style villas. The remarkable carved pillars and ceilings, commissioned by the Governor and Nawab, Marquis Joseph Francois Dupleix, are an outstanding example of architecture that intelligently combines Indian and French art. Each room has a unique character bathed in the agreeable scent of the omnipresent Burmese teak. As for the cuisine, it features local produce and spices”.

Le Dupleix is not only a heritage, but also a lavish style of architect. The efforts and achievements are still ongoing and they had also signed up with the club of hotels recognized by Relais. Dilip Kapur says that it may increase the services at Dupleix. He also added that, we would send our staffs and chefs to the training organized by Relais team. They would conduct periodic inspections at Dupleix and would lend their supporting hands to enhance the quality of Le Dupliex. ‘Best works yields better result’ is the motto of Le Dupleix, which adds and acquires victories to this heritage hotel.