Portal

Location: PORTAL, Before Purity Guest House, New Creation Field, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu, Auroville, in

Star Rating: 9.3 Stars

Property Type: Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: N/A - Anytime

Check-out: N/A

Amenities & Facilities

• Pets allowed
• Karaoke
• Non-smoking throughout
• Shared lounge/TV area
• Board games/puzzles
• Shared kitchen
• Evening entertainment
• Free wired internet
• Internet access
• Games
• Concerts/live shows
• Japanese garden
• Bicycle-friendly property

Rooms Available

• Bed In 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

  Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Seating Area
  • Toilet
  • Private entrance
  • Mosquito net
  • Linen
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Trash cans
  • Socket near the bed

• Single Bed In 6-Bed Dormitory Room

  Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private entrance
  • Linen
  • Outdoor dining area

• Single Bed In 6-Bed Dormitory Room

  Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private entrance
  • Mosquito net
  • Linen
  • Outdoor dining area

• King Room With Garden View

  The double room provides a private entrance, a seating area, a balcony with garden views as well as a shared bathroom featuring a bath. The unit offers 1 bed and 1 futon.

  Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private entrance
  • Mosquito net
  • Cleaning products
  • Linen
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Bottle of water
  • Trash cans
  • Socket near the bed
  • Feather pillow
  • Privacy curtain

• King Room With Balcony

  The double room provides a private entrance, a seating area, a balcony with garden views as well as a shared bathroom featuring a bath. The unit offers 1 bed and 1 futon.

  Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private entrance
  • Mosquito net
  • Cleaning products
  • Linen
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Bottle of water
  • Trash cans
  • Socket near the bed
  • Feather pillow
  • Privacy curtain

• Queen Room With Garden View

  The double room offers a private entrance, a seating area, a balcony with garden views as well as a shared bathroom featuring a bath. The unit offers 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private entrance
  • Mosquito net
  • Cleaning products
  • Linen
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Sofa bed
  • Bottle of water
  • Trash cans
  • Socket near the bed
  • Feather pillow
  • Privacy curtain

Guest Reviews

• Divine Rizia (10/5): -
• Taya (10/5): Exceptional - Portal is a wonderful place to stay and Parth is the best host EVER! He really took the time to make me feel at home and was keen to share his love for portal with me. It’s clear he’s put a lot of effort into making the space tranquil and comfortable, full of natural as well as parth-made beauty (the spiral mosaic)! Portal is ideally located, close to all the action happening in auroville as well as the beach and nearby local town. I can’t wait to return one day! Thank you 🌞🙏
• Louis (10/5): The best in Auroville 🌞🌞 - How to say it…. The owner I wish you to know him and meet him, it’s a friend now for me and I appreciate him a lot, the place is super cosy, you can chill easily, this super nature, staff is amazing and they are super friendly with you, it definitely worth the money, I hope I can come back asap, wish you the best 🍀🙏🌞🌞
• Setty (10/5): Exceptional - The place is soo awesome!!
• Lisa (10/5): Exceptional - The huts are super cute and comfortable. Its a good place to calm down, relax and socialize at the same time. The host is so nice, he made sure everyone feels good and has a good time. This place with its vibe and everything invites you to stay for a longer
• Srishanth (10/5): Exceptional -
• Devang (8/5): Very good -
• Katie (9/5): Superb - Portal is a very peaceful beautiful place to stay in the tranquility of the forest. I loved sleeping in the traditional keet thatched hut, I slept so well bring so close to nature. Parth is so friendly and welcoming and everyone makes you feel at home. I will be back .
• Annie (9/5): A real experience - Lovely place, run by a really helpful and interesting person. The queen room on stilts are lush. It's quite far out of town, but I had a cycle and it took me 20 mins, nice cycle.. Kitchen not great but if you are eating out that's fine. Wash rooms were very lovely. Artistically created with love. This place is highly recommended if you want a rustic experience in nature ;)
• Divy (10/5): Had the time of my life - Had the time of my life while staying in Portal. The host, Parth, whattaguy. Loved his vibe. Really wholesome stay. Parth had to leave for his hometown while I was still at Portal and his friend Rajat Bhaiya took over as our host, again, whattaguy. Just book this place if you're planning to visit Auroville without any hesitation and they'll take care of you like you're one of their own
• Annie (9/5): Excellent place- well loved by owner - Wonderful experience. Loved Parth who runs it - so kind and will do anything to help you. A real experience of peace and rest, with a quirky edge. You feel like you are right out in the wild when sleeping ❤️
• Cameron (10/5): Exceptional -
• Benoit (9/5): Great experience - The host Parth was very friendly and welcoming. It’s a great experience to sleep in one of these huts. Location is far from everything. The bathroom space could be upgraded a bit.
• Bringer (9/5): Superb - Good atmosphere Electric cut,hahaaa
• Снисаренко (10/5): Exceptional - It's very cozy, comfortable, wonderful hosts, you feel like you're in paradise!)
• Mitha (10/5): Exceptional - Pleasant stay
• Venkat (8/5): Very good -
• Kiruba (10/5): Nice Hostel with a Great Host - You should stay here mainly for the host, Parth Chopra. A very friendly guy with a warm smile. He is an excellent conversationalist. He is a traveller himself and hence understands the needs of fellow travelers. The communal kitchen area could have been better.
• Romain (10/5): Exceptional - We had an amazing time at Portal! Parth is incredibly chill and welcoming, making us feel right at home from the start. The hostel’s location in nature creates a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere, and sleeping in the hut was such a pleasant experience. We also enjoyed a delicious dinner there, which made our stay even more special. Highly recommend! 😍
• Maddy (10/5): Exceptional -
• Lorène (10/5): Exceptional - A very nice place to be in nature and relax. The owner is the best host ever. He helped me with everything and made me feel at home immediately. The double room tree house I was in was beautiful but a bit shaky.
• Weronika (10/5): Our stay in Portal was truly amazing. Being surrounded by nature, also while sleeping is very unique and I recommend it - I loved being surrounded by nature all the time. Living in the hut was an incredible experience NA
• Kanigiri (8/5): Very good -
• Aiswarya (10/5): Exceptional - Loved everything about it.
• Diego (10/5): Amazing stay! By - Amazing place, and amazing staff - Parth is just the best person that could take care of the place!
• Christian (10/5): Exceptional - Here’s the English version in the “you” form: It’s hard to put into words how special my time with you was. From the very first moment, I felt welcomed and at home. Your place is so much more than just accommodation – it’s a magical retreat that nourishes the body, mind, and soul. Parth, you are one of the most inspiring people I have ever met. Your warmth, wisdom, and openness touched me deeply. I learned so much from you, and these experiences will stay in my heart for the rest of my life. I tried all the nature rooms and can recommend every single one of them. Especially the room with the balcony was a highlight – it’s perfect for meditation and invites you to find peace and connect with yourself. Your place captivated me so much that I stayed longer than I had planned – and I could have stayed even longer. The surroundings are simply breathtaking – perfect for finding peace, connecting with nature, and recharging. If you’re looking for a place where you can truly feel at home, I wholeheartedly recommend your place. Thank you for letting me be a part of your world. I will definitely be back! Does this match your vision?
• Mokani (10/5): Exceptional - a green beauty on this god's grey earth, and the host (Parth bhai) goes out of his way to ensure you have a wonderful experience during your stay , tries to connect to you on a deeper level and makes you understand the place , Auroville starts from here .
• Raj (10/5): Exceptional -
• Amit (10/5): Awesome place to stay,I stayed here with my 6 years young kid.he really enjoyed here and he like this place and the host - Nature , greenery, aura. Common washroom.
• Sharma (10/5): I just wanted to take a moment to express how much I appreciate this wonderful property and the amazing people who make - Really nature lover stay as like we stay in a nature as like many types of fruit tress and our culture base hut stay ❤️❤️
• Nakshatra (10/5): Exceptional -
• Anish (10/5): Exceptional - If you're thinking about whether to book your stays at Portal or not, I'd say stop thinking and book the rooms to try it out because this place is not something to think but instead feel. It has the best atmosphere filled with good energies and also a friendly host who's open to every guest. You'd know it all when you get there. ✌🏻
• Shran (3/5): Poor -
• Cal (10/5): Beautiful homestay/hostel in lush greenery - Parth was a legendary host and made us feel very welcomed instantly. He went out of his way to prepare delicious food for us and helped us get a scooter. The location itself is beautiful - an oasis in a hidden corner of Auroville - with a variety of crops growing all over the property. The hut experience was also amazing, and you can hear the sounds of birds and wind at night. There was also an amazing communal vibe, where we sat around the fire, listened to music, chatted and ate prepared bbq food. Definitely recommend! That I couldn't stay longer!
• Dennis (10/5): Exceptional - I had a fantastic time staying here and felt truly comfortable throughout my stay. It’s such a cool place to unwind and a magical spot to connect with nature. The host was incredibly friendly and went out of their way to help me with so many things, from arranging a scooter rental to sharing valuable insider tips about the area. They genuinely cared about making sure the guests had an amazing experience, fulfilling all requests and ensuring everything was perfect. I’d love to come back here again and would absolutely recommend it to anyone. Thank you for an unforgettable stay!
• Prajul (10/5): Exceptional -
• Marlen (9/5): Healingful - I'm a solo female traveler in India. I've stayed 2 weeks in Portal in the dorm and I can honestly say, that was my best sleep I've ever had. Souranded by nature, lovely people, good food and a chilled vibe. The peace which I felt at Portal helped me also to connect with myself more. I felt welcomed and the owner tried to find solutions for every wish. It's an open space for every creature. Projects and people with visions can live it freely at this place. Thanks Portal that I could be a part of the tribe. Lots of love.
• Kim (4/5): Disappointing - Within nature and humble Noisy and can’t sleep due to room design not entirely separated. Downstairs is the dorm, and the roof is divided in half to be two king room but since the material , any movement of downstairs and next door - can feel it
• Prabha (8/5): Very good -
• Colmant (10/5): As a young couple we absolutely loved Auroville and our base at Portal. It was such an inspiring week. We learnt so much - The property is so beautiful and grounding! The dorms are spacious, clean and have great natural lighting. The host and volunteers are such friendly and open people. It’s effortless to feel at home here! especially as a young couple travelling :) Something worth noting is that this location is a bit further out. So, it’s important that you rent a scooter because travelling by foot will be too far. However, with a scooter it is a perfect location!
• Vojtech (9/5): Superb -
• Uttej (8/5): Very good -
• Raghu (9/5): Superb -
• Simon (10/5): Exceptional - Everything was great. Amazing staff and the location was peaceful and very unique. We both really enjoyed it Nothing
• Rijas (8/5): Very good - Calmness No power backup
• Sugan (10/5): Exceptional -
• S (10/5): Exceptional -
• Riyaz (10/5): Wonderful forest-like experience 😍 - An amazing, magical, forest-like experience. Highly recommended if you love nature. This place is for loving mindful people who want to break free from the matrix of modern society and have oneness with nature. Very peaceful stay. The hut stay in particular creates a wonderful atmosphere. (something that you must experience). The owner of this property is incredibly polite and welcoming. In addition, the owner grows fruits and vegetables on his property and serving them to visitors staying here (this is incredibly amazing). My overall experience here was so good and if anyone wants to visit this place, go with an open mind. You won't want to leave!
• Faizal (8/5): Very good -
• Keerthi (10/5): Exceptional - From the moment I arrived, the staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming.The hostel itself was clean, well-maintained, and had a great atmosphere.Overall, I had a fantastic experience and would definitely recommend this place to anyone visiting the area. Great value for the price!"
• Jeevan (10/5): Exceptional - Portal is an ideal homestay for those looking to connect with nature and recharge. The dormitory and private huts are designed with a love for nature, making them both cozy and practical for a perfect weekend getaway. They frequently host events focused on arts, music, and nature, providing opportunities for mindfulness and connecting with wonderful people. If you're feeling overwhelmed by a busy work life, this is the perfect place to relax and rejuvenate. The hosting and service by Parth brother adds to the overall satisfaction, making you fall more in love with this place over time. Theres nothing ther to unlike as the place is so good for an idea weekend or maybe a month stay.
• Arjun (10/5): Exceptional - Most friendly staff that I ever had in my stay. The staffs treats us like we are one of them. Nice ambience and atmosphere they have. Location is also well centered. Go and enjoy the THE VIBE.
• Gautam (10/5): This place gives you a feeling of ancient India I never imagined how earth would be before the indu - This place gives you a feeling of ancient India I never imagined how earth would be before the industrial revolution but auroville and this place portal made me feel it and the host was such an amazing person He was helpful and has a sound knowledge about the auroville and pondi
• Saxena (9/5): Really relaxing and the owner is very friendly - It felt like connecting with nature after a long time while living here It was quite raw nature experience but if you want a experience true nature then you should definitely stay here

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