Neemrana's - Bungalow on The Beach

Location

Poorly maintained - particularly since they are so pricey . The staff are absolutely clueless on anything . Food was awful . We could not even get a decent cup of coffee and ended up buying a bottle of Nescafé . Outdoor seating for all meals in hot weather and full on bugs was not enjoyable

Many of the local beach visitors have walked in to the property and were roaming around the floor where the guests are residing. Not very well maintained property. The swimming pool was dirty. Food was below average.

Woow! Wonderful property on the tip of the sea! You can actually feel the in your doorsteps. Its place is very simple but highly elegant.

When we stayed we are the only one we’re staying so nothing much of the vibe.

Everything about the stay.

The Pool coukd be clean

Lovely ambiance

Good

Less food option

Beautiful stay and service! Incredible staff, food and so close to the beach! The whole ambience and comfort is incredible! The restaurant has great food as well

The location was fantastic. The Lunch we ordered was really good.

The room had a old wooden smell. Pungent and no airy. The bed sheets were dirty and the towels were pathetic. Overall needs a good upgrade.

The Bungalow is on the sea front so it’s a great view. The varanda is what is unique and special about the property! We spent hours on it.

Maintenance has to be substantially upgraded to Neemrana standards

L'endroit est extraordinaire, ce comptoir danois perdu là au bout du monde, quel charme! La situation de l'hotel, vieil immeuble colonial juste face à la mer est magique, personnel trés sympathique l

Location, location, location Breakfast reasonable. Responsive Neemrana management

Wall was leaking from the top and one whole wall was stained and fungus infected. This was in one of the two rooms we booked. On complaining, a refund was made for that room. Neemrana central management was responsive and that was appreciated.

So many things! After the bustle of Chennai and Pondicherry, the Bungalow was a glorious escape into peace and rest. Tranquebar is a very quiet village with a fascinating history, which allowed me to gain some cultural time combined with relaxation at the hotel. The hotel was in excellent condition and had been maintained like a colonial villa, with antique furnishings and art; the rooms are set around a veranda with garden or sea views. Bed was comfortable and the French doors let in the light and sounds of the coast. Food was exceptional. I enjoyed fresh coffee delivered to my room. The danish fort and museum are right next to the hotel. Perhaps the highlight were the staff: every interaction I had was a delight. From the security man on the gate, to the manager, to the housekeeping, all ready to help with the slightest request and with broad smiles. I wish I’d had another few nights here.

Nothing.

The property is beautiful and peaceful

The price vs the service

Beautiful building and grounds, right on the coast and the beach. Very spacious and comfortable bedrooms with access to stunning wrap around balcony. Pool area is great to relax. Staff were friendly and accommodating. The food was excellent.

It’s a special place, but highly priced.

localisation, swimming pool

not clean, not good food, poor breakfast, poor value for money overall, overall not well maintained

The heritage vibe of the hotel was excellent.

The bathrooms could have been more modern

Chlorine too high, got eye infection

This was once a grand house with high ceilings etc. The property is charming. Lots of antiques and history A fabulous upstairs verandah to view and hear the sea Bedroom had very high doors which opened onto the verandah where we sat to watch the sunrise

Unfortunately the pool area/garden is seriously neglected. The sun loungers had to be washed down due bird droppings. Some of the tables and chairs were so rusty, almost collapsing, one could not use. The lawn needed to be cut and cleaned up. The pool although perhaps quite old, was on the other hand very clean and a good size. Not a person in sight for any form of service. We also had great difficulty communicating with the sweet young waiters who could not understand our food orders therefore numerous mistakes. However I would stay again as it is a special place. Just needs someone to properly oversee the property

Location was amazing close to the sea, and to sit on the balcony to watch the waves was stunning. especially in the evening wathcing people gatering to see the sun go down, was lovely. The rooms are lovely and spacious.

Service was lacking and we expected so much more from a Neemrana Hotel having visited others in the portfolio, our overall impression that this one has been neglected by the owners for some time. 1. Dinner was ordered for 7.30 and finally arrived at 8.30 on our first night, we specifically asked for it earlier the second night and it came just before 8pm, even though others had been served earlier. I was also given the wrong dish and no staff remain,so when they did realise they brought the correct one, swapping a chicken for a paneer one, and giving the dish that had been sat on our table for ten minutes to another guest. 2. Lunch and Breakfast were erractic with no one in charge, at breakfast the jar labelled honey was empty I asked for some but it didn't arrive and was still empty the following day, we had to go into the kicthen to request eggs, no one clears plates when guests leave the table so the crows pounce and walk all over the tables which stood uncleared for up to 30 minutes, highly unhygenic and unpleasant. 3, At lunch on the day we arrived the area was filled with smoke from a smouldering leaf pile in the garden, I noted a previous guest had mentioned this a week or so earlier and response from the hotel was that it would be addressed, clearly not. 4. Why put Nespresso machines in the rooms but not give you any coffee pods ? it would be nice to leave a couple and then charge for any extras, but to charge for them seems mean and churlish when charging the prices for the rooms. 5.The bill was incorrect on check out, being charged for a meal that we didnt have, being told it had been charged to our room (was not our problem), we had also been charged for things which we didn't have such as a dessert which wasn't available. I would advise anyone to check their bill carefully. 6. Its not obvious that there is no bar and no alcohol available. 7. There was a dog wandering around with chain attached- begging at the tables at breakfast time.

Fantastic hotel and area as if we were back in XVIII century

Wonderful location overlooking the sea and the Danish Fort. Lovely to have supper on the first floor balcony, cool with lovely views. Rooms are decorated beautifully in colonial style, spacious and well appointed. Good pool. Food at supper was excellent.

Both days we were there, the gardeners were burners garden material and plastic in the garden with the wind blowing the smoke over the swimming pool and breakfast area on the terrace which was not pleasant and smelly. Gardens themselves were only well tended in part of the property, rest was a bit scrubby.

A lovely property in the calm oasis of Tharangambadi. Delightful staff gave us a very warm and generous welcome. Food is delicious!

The location is one of the finest that any hotel anywhere can have. You can hear and see the waves and feel the bay's wind on your face as you have tea in the verandah. The hotel about 100m from the beach, which is pretty clean and unspoiled. It is also a stone's throw, literally, from the Danish fort, which is Tranquebar's top, though not only, historical attraction. The room was neat, decent-sized, though not elephantine as it was named, and well-maintained. There's even an expresso machine in the room. The bathroom was neatly stocked with first-rate toiletry. The food, especially the southern snacks and the Indian seafood dishes, were good, but in my book, not memorable. The staff is pretty courteous. Overall, a pretty pleasant stay in pretty pleasant surroundings.

We reached the hotel around 2.50 pm. By the time, the formalities were over it was 3.05 pm. We asked for some sandwiches but the kitchen had closed. We had to wait for the chicken nuggets till 4.30 pm. The staff was aware that we were coming, I had spoken to them around 1 pm. Surely, something could have been arranged. But that's a minor quibble. We would have also preferred a room on the first floor, but they were fully occupied by a tv crew. I guess someone has to stay on the ground floor too. Which are quite good too. In any case, you can also go upstairs and have your coffee there.

The wifi was pretty bad. The network was also bad so it wasn't good for working.

Stunning location charming property

A little old.

Comfortable stay and the food was above par!! Thought there's nothing to do around the place this bungalow made us feel at home and we just lounge around and used the pool. Perfect getaway right by the beach.

Was all good. Maybe a few more activities could help make the stay more enjoyable.

This is the only property on the east coast road between nagapattinam and pondichery. It used to be a good property. Can see that it is run remotely by a head office from Delhi. It is not worth the price. Everything in the rooms are broken. The property is run down. This property is one of those failed opportunities at a legacy property.

The property and location!

The Food was just ok...

old and not modernized to present time

Very nice place near the beach.

Exceptional location by the sea. It is a nicely restored building converted into a hotel. Staff were very helpful and attentive. Ala carte menu was good and the quality of food was excellent.

Great location, right on the beach, great food and courteous staff in a heritage property soaked in history.

No gym, no activities besides food and beach. But is was still great.

Breakfast was good with an excellent spread. Enjoyed the same.

Your dinner food specially the continental could have been better.

good staff - nice food

The location was good. Nice sea breeze. Good for sunrise.

Garden view is pretty upsetting. They need to uplift cleanliness.

Location. The beach view was amazing.

Food choices for vegetarians could be better

Amazing location Beautiful furniture and decor Very tasty breakfast Exceptionally helpful and friendly staff

The location was superb, views of the Bengal Sea and the old Danish Fort. Rooms were a good size and furnished in old colonial style which we loved. Grounds & pool were spotless. Breakfasts had a good selection, they even provided French pressed coffee.

Ahh, the lovely staff were young and inexperienced, they would have performed to their potential given proper oversight. They wanted to please but no-one in the hotel was fluent in English which caused one or two misunderstandings. We were there for 3 nights and grew very fond of them all.

Location

Nothing

Everything perfect Dedicated staff. Preserved spot.

Payment problem. Difficulties with the bills and undue debit.

Heritage. Unique hotel. Thanks to the founder. Dedicated staff, from the arrival till departure. Good food.

Excellent on all levels.

Our room with its veranda overlooking the sea provided a welcome respite after three weeks of sometimes hectic travel. A lovely restored colonial property. The manager spoke good English and was helpful.

There were lots of flies at mealtime at the tables on the ground floor (all meals are served outdoors). Fast fans helped some. Meals could be confusing. The young men who were the wait staff tried to please but may not be well trained and had limited English. (1) Our first night a menu was brought to us as we sat outside our room. They came back later and we ordered. A little later we were told told they would bring the food to the table on the veranda in 45 minutes. But 15 minutes after that we were told that our dinner was ready downstairs. (2) We could order our first lunch from the menu but on the second day could only do a buffet because they were also serving a tour group. There is no reason not to have told us at breakfast. (3) We were told that our second dinner would be ready by 7:30. It didn’t arrive until 8:15 which was not a problem for us but we should have been told. (4) We’d ask for a bottle of water and it would be brought but not glasses. All of this was more amusing than upsetting to us but fussy people with high service expectations may not be happy here.

We really loved staying at this very unique place. The building which housed a British collector's office has been meticulously renovated preserving the original aura. The rooms are spacious, clean and open into a sea facing verandah. The front desk staff are very accommodating and helpful. The food was exceptional. We would very highly recommend the bungalow on the beach to everyone looking for a peaceful relaxing place.

They need to tell us that they do not have a liquor license . It’s remote so we have to be logistically self contained

By the sea a glass of wine is adding to Life’s pleasure !

Location,

Needs more upkeep.

Excellent location. Great view of the sea and the fort.

There was mould on the curtains. The staff was lazy and least helpful. They had to ask the manager for everything and he was seldom available. Only one staff who was doing his hotel management was switched on and did a great job.

The location of the property, the facilities, the staff are very courteous the breakfast spread is good

The setting of this hotel is just amazing, It is right on the shore with beautiful views of the waves. The whole hotel is in a fort area which has a church and several points of interest. The hotel is beautifully maintained and the staff is polite and obliging.

The old style rooms. The staff were very good.

Everything was good - the place is brilliant.

Service could have been a bit better

location and overall ambience

run down as compared to prior visits…awful breakfast for the rates charged…incompetent staff

Nothing except the location, and the property can’t really take credit for that.

Everything needs vast improvement! The swimming pool was teeming with dead and live insects, the water in the bathroom was grey water that stank bad, the staff was totally inept and ‘forgot’ too many things, the food was limited and certainly nowhere near the mark. The chef admits to not knowing how to cook certain dishes on the menu. The kitchen closes in the afternoon despite their menu declaring it’s an all day menu. There is no indoor dining and the flies outside make it compulsory to have the fan on full speed else they get in your food in droves. Neemrana is doing a terrible job here.

The one factor which needs to be improved is the meals. If it wasn't for this one factor The Bungalow on the Beach would be a 10.

Beautiful Location, Amazing Hotel, Wonderful Food and Great Staff!

Service, ambience, food, location

Needs a little up keeping in terms of the pool, improvement on food availability is required

I loved the location. The service was excellent.

There was nothing that I did not like. Everything was good

Key reason as to why these small boutique hotels sustain is the STAFF there. They wall ere extremely good, and i would like to highlight one Mr. Vinodh, (Facility Manager) who goes out of the way to meet all the expectations of the guests.

Food choice could be better,

Its an excellent European style beach front property with a pool - all very well maintained. Takes you back in time with heritage look and furnishings. Very courteous staff and special mention of new joinee Riyaz Ali should be made. Food was excellent and taste was perfect. Can stay here and do a spiritual tour with famous temples, dharghs and churches with in a short driving distance.

Everything looked good

Amazing place , hospitality is great.

Nothing , everything is amazing. Keep it up

The property is fantastic if you wanted a short getaway.. the staff, food, location is unmatched.. simply superb!

nothing at all.. love to go back again

location and the way the rooms are furnished. excellent cooling with AC

lack of staff

Great location. Friendly staff

The food could be improved. Chapathi's were hard. Onion pakoda had a lot of food colouring added. Premises could be maintained cleaner.

Tthe staff was super accommodating

The breakfast - would be better with more local food. ... even just offer some of the delicious coconut water you have in abundance on the property