OYO 48318 Hotel Prince Park sits 1,195 metres - 1.2 km - from the Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health, approximately a 15-minute walk or a short auto-rickshaw ride. The property is listed on OYO Rooms and is operational. It currently holds a rating of 1★ from 2 guests on Google Maps. Pilgrims considering this hotel should read the available reviews carefully before confirming a booking.
Location
Hotel Prince Park is located on MDR 544 in Velankanni, Tamil Nadu. At 1.2 km from the basilica, it sits outside the immediate shrine precinct but remains reachable by auto-rickshaw in under five minutes. The main road location means auto-rickshaws are generally available nearby for the ride to the basilica forecourt, the Miraculous Tank, and the Annex Church.
The surrounding area is part of the broader Velankanni townscape, with small eateries and provision shops typical of the pilgrim belt.
Rooms and Amenities
The property advertises both non-AC and AC room categories through the OYO Rooms platform. However, based on the single detailed guest review available, there is a documented gap between what is listed on OYO and what the hotel provides on arrival - this is the most important thing to know before booking.
No specific amenities have been confirmed through guest reports or official listings. Facilities such as Wi-Fi, room service, parking, or dining have not been independently verified for this property.
What Guests Say
With only 2 reviews on Google Maps and a 1★ overall rating , the feedback for OYO 48318 Hotel Prince Park is poor. The single detailed review raises a serious concern about booking reliability.
Guest Rajith Zachariah (reviewed 6 years ago, 1★) describes the following experience:
“Don’t ever book such cheating hotel. They are listed in OYO and have two options - Spot On non-AC room and Spot On Deluxe AC room. I booked the deluxe AC room. When I reached the hotel they told me there is no such room and they have non-AC for that rate. For getting an AC room I need to cancel the OYO booking and need to give a higher rate. Don’t book such hotels in Velankanni. Please remove it from all booking websites.”
This review points to a specific problem: the hotel allegedly uses OYO listings to attract bookings at one rate, then requests a higher direct payment for the advertised room category on arrival. Whether this practice has continued or been corrected is unknown - but it warrants caution, particularly for pilgrims arriving after a long journey with elderly family members.
As of the available data, no positive reviews exist for this property to balance against this account.
Contact and Booking
Phone: 0124 620 1165
OYO listing: oyorooms.com/78077
If booking through OYO, keep your confirmation screenshot accessible on your phone. On arrival, verify immediately that the room type matches your booking before handing over any payment or identification. If the hotel requests cancellation of your OYO booking and a higher direct rate, contact OYO customer support before proceeding.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is OYO 48318 Hotel Prince Park from the Velankanni basilica? The hotel is 1,195 metres - 1.2 km - from the Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health. On foot, this takes approximately 15 minutes. Auto-rickshaws are available on the main road for a quicker ride.
Is this hotel safe to book through OYO? The only detailed review on Google Maps describes a mismatch between the OYO listing and what was offered on arrival. Based on available information, pilgrims are advised to approach this booking with caution, keep their OYO confirmation ready, and verify the room type before making any payment.
Does the hotel have AC rooms? AC rooms are listed on OYO, but the single guest review specifically states that the hotel denied availability of the AC category at the time of check-in and requested a higher rate for it. Confirm directly with the hotel before travelling.
Is this hotel suitable for elderly pilgrims? No accessibility information - such as wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking, or restroom - has been confirmed for this property. Given the limited data and poor reviews, elderly pilgrims or those with mobility needs may be better served by a property with verified facilities.
What is the pilgrim score for this hotel? Our internal pilgrim suitability score for this property is 24.5 out of 100 - one of the lower ratings in Velankanni. The main factors are the 1★ average, very few reviews, and the documented booking concern. We include it here for transparency, not as a recommendation.
Plan Your Visit
If you decide to stay at OYO 48318 Hotel Prince Park, arrive with your booking confirmation clearly saved and screenshot. The basilica is a 15-minute walk along MDR 544, or a short auto-rickshaw ride. Masses are held throughout the day, and the schedule changes during the Feast of Our Lady of Good Health (late August to early September), when Velankanni sees its highest pilgrim footfall and accommodation demand rises sharply.
For pilgrims who prefer to stay closer to the basilica or want a higher-rated alternative, the hotel directory below lists all verified accommodation in Velankanni.
