I adore this guesthouse...ilyas and Arifa made me feel at so at home. They are really helpful and have great tips and addresses. I stayed two nights in a lovely room (number 1), then left to go to Auroville...but didn't like it and went back to Swades for 2 more nights. The guesthouse is really pretty and colorful and very... More

We stayed at the place right across the street from Swades because Swades itself was booked. Thus the four stars, ... staying at Swades probably would have warranted 5. Ilyas and Arifa are a lovely and helpful couple. Ilyas is an amazing and fascinating fellow and conversations with him make the stay extra worthwhile. It is really the reason to... More

The only problem I have with this place is the over friendly owner who winks at women and is a sleeze ball. Though he is harmless I wont recommend it for women who are travelling alone. The rooms are ok - multicoloured, so are the glasses on the windows. I had an average experience. HIghlight is free wifi. Must stay... More

We spent 4 nights at Swades Guest House (a friend of mine and me). Family house in the moslem area, close to the "Ville blanche" and the sea. We had a great stay. Too short! Ilyas is really friendly and helpful. The rooms are nice and confortable with colorful and warm decoration and a touch of "you are at home"... More

It's the first time I have stayed in a guest house and I really enjoyed it since they made you feel at home and the rooms were nice and clean. There was also the advantage of having a kitchen so you could make a coffee whenever you wanted and prepare a meal out if you didnt want to eat out.... More

Hi, I'm writing here to explain my december vacation 2011/2012 I'm a french girl living in india since 2 years. When we arrived (my boyfriend, a friend and I) in the new guest house of Ilyas (Aadhaar guest house) at 21h, Ilyas was there waiting for us. The 2 first words he pronounced was "Welcome home" Since Aadhaar guest house... More

Stayed here for a holiday with friends in August 2011. Spent 3 days and 2 nights at this quaint little inn. Run by a family, very accommodating, Ilyas, the host was very friendly. Comfortable stay, but no meals are served. Breakfast is optional and on demand. A ktchenette is available in case you want to fix your own breakfast. A... More

I felt like in home. Clean, colorful and quiet place.Very nice owner (Ilyas and Arifa) they are so friendly. Thank you for the advices, your attention, the flowers in our room for everyday and specially for your SMILE!!! I recommended this GH for all the traveler in this planet :) and I keep telling you that Swades GH is the... More

I stayed here for the month of August, 30 full days, while I was studying Tamil at the Ecole Francais d'Extreme Orient. Swades is clean, innovatively decorated, and in an excellent neighborhood - the Muslim quarter of Pondicherry is the nicest part of the city, in my opinion. You are literally a 4 minute walk from the ocean and the... More