Reviews of Happy Planet
No. 17/4 Abiramapuram 3rd Street, Shanthi Villa Apartments, 1st Floor, Apartment No.2, 600018 Chennai, India
#9 of 74 B&Bs and Inns in Chennai
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 101 B&B reviews
8.3Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
8.9
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Comfort
8.8
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Location
9.1
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Facilities
8.3
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Staff
9.2
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Value for money
8.7
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Free WiFi
8.0
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Reviewed: 10 July 2025
Kattula
India1 review8.0“It was a great stay”- • Business trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Didn’t provide any soap and shampoos
Pleasant stay..felt like home with a small cute balcony Location is superb ..it’s just a few steps away from all shops and restaurants Caretaker Buddha made delicious breakfast and was very caring
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 29 April 2025
Bhavani
India1 review1 helpful vote8.0“Overall satisfied with the stay.”- • Business trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Atmosphere is very quiet and homely
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: 12 April 2025
Sriram
India1 review9.0“Value for money”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Overal the room can get a newer look
Value for money, Location, Cleanliness, Service with a personal touch
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: 24 March 2025
Bartosz
Belgium80 reviews12 helpful votes8.0“Decent comfortable stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Superior Family Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Location
Big room, big bed, cleanliness, friendly staff
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: 15 March 2025
Soundarajan
Australia5 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Superior Family Room
- • Stayed 13 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Noisy fan
Excellent and helpful staff. Centrally located.
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: 2 February 2025
Stephen
Switzerland17 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Warmth place to stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Superior Family Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
A very warmth flat with a nice room. The bed was comfy.
Stayed in January 2025
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Reviewed: 10 December 2024
Patricia
Switzerland25 reviews2 helpful votes9.0“very cozy calm apartment in chennai city”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Nothing, all was good (exept the weather...)
I was here during a storm, and the streets were flooded - so not a great time to do sightseeing, but i did work on my laptop - and my room was perfect for this. It's calm, huge with a lot of space and a small balcony. The bed is big and very comfortable. As well as the communal space. Buddha made a great tasty breakfast every morning and was nice to talkt to (so where the other guests). It is located a bit outside the city center and a short Tuktuk ride away from the main attractions of the city, but you will find everything you need, just around the corner. I was very happy with the accommodation!
Stayed in December 2024
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Reviewed: 29 November 2024
Swagpacker_sachin
United States35 reviews8 helpful votes8.0“Pleasant stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
No POS for credit cards. Payment eithee through cash or upi only. Limited facilities. It would have been good to access yoga mats or some basic exercise equipment. Maybe some recreational stuff like board games. Lots of space & potential in the living room to liven it up a bit
clean, incredibly spacious, functional ac, quite and peaceful despite being right next to a busy street, access to refrigerator and kitchen. lots of storage space - ideal for long term stay
Stayed in November 2024
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Reviewed: 7 October 2024
Deepa
India13 reviews1 helpful vote9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Superior Family Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Hard to think of any negatives. We truly enjoyed our stay.
With a fantastic location, this accommodation ticked all the boxes for a wonderful stay! Super large, comfortable bed, spacious room, clean bathroom, a cute little balcony, daily delicious breakfast and the ever helpful and smiling Buddha (the caretaker) made our trip very memorable!
Stayed in October 2024
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Reviewed: 15 March 2024
Felipe
Chile72 reviews7 helpful votes7.0“Nice play for a short stay.”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Could be more comfortable, but it is good for the value.
Kind staff, worried about our issues. Location is also good, but you have to take public transportation to get to the tourist areas.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 16 January 2024
Bharath
India6 reviews8.0“Comfort / Cozy stay accessible to cultural and shopping area of Chennai in an awesome neighbourhood”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
The place has been very comfortable for our quick one day family trip to Chennai. Maintained very clean and the breakfast provided was good. The host been very responsive with our booking details and guidance on few question we had on location and reaching the place and kind enough to extend the stay by an hour to accommodate our request. We relied on Uber for most of our travelling need and the we had no issues in getting cab/auto at short notice from this place.
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: 15 January 2024
Lee
Ireland20 reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Nice room in a nice part of town.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Large room, great shower and AC. Very clean. Great communication from Ms Rao, and, as many people have noted, Buddha is a fantastic support. It's located in a nice part of town, and easy to get to Mylapore, Music Academy and TNagar from here also. Room rate is very reasonable.
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: 10 January 2024
Jarl
Netherlands44 reviews10 helpful votes9.0“Recommended place to stay when arriving in Chennai!”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Fine place to stay. Very helpful with transfer from the airport (INR 700 by prepaid taxi, ask driver to call the owner for directions) and get me going on my first day in Chennai. Highly appreciated. Room was spacious. Private bathroom next to the room. Simple but delicious homemade idli breakfast. Quiet neighbourhood, with a some places to eat just a couple of streets walking. Uber worked great in Chennai for both tuktuks and an 'intercity' taxi to Mahabalipuram. Thanks!!
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: 12 December 2023
Suresh
India1 review7.0Good- • Business trip
- • Group
- • Family Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 4 nights
Wi-fi was slow and didn't get signal for tv
It' really good and nearby our office location
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: 26 September 2023
Anurag
India1 review9.0“All was good”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Triple Room with Balcony
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Not applicable
Location
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 8 September 2023
Bin
New Zealand3 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
It was a pleasant time staying in Happy Planet. Location is very good, consulates, banks and restaurants are nearby. Neighborhood is very nice and beautiful, it feels like home. Owner is very helpful, supportive and nice. Mr. Buddha who is taking care of the property is amazing guy. Always available for the service and he is nice cook. This place is worth to stay.
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 11 July 2023
Mahesh
India2 reviews7.0Good- • Business trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Breakfast could have been atleast 2-3 items for the rent charged. It was informed while booking that the property is less than 0.8 km from Germany visa processing center. Actually it was more than 5kms.
Breakfast was only single item. Dosa quality good. The owner allowed 5 hours extra after checkout time upto 5 pm. As we came only at 4.45 am , it was a good relief.
Stayed in July 2023
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Reviewed: 7 June 2023
Ramamurthy
India1 review7.0“Nice. Could have been better”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Triple Room with Balcony
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Was not given, the room, that we had booked. Our TV never worked on both days.
Good location. Caretaker was helpful.
Stayed in June 2023
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Reviewed: 8 April 2023
Deenadayal
India1 review8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Good
Stayed in March 2023
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Reviewed: 19 March 2023
Mathew
India8 reviews9.0Superb- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nice homely environment.
Stayed in March 2023
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Reviewed: 20 February 2023
Catherine
United Kingdom7 reviews2 helpful votes7.0“Simple, comfortable in good area enjoyed my stay.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
The apartment decoration look a little tired but it's all very clean and simple and I would stay there again. The management and staff are very accommodating and the lounge area makes you feel very much at home.
breakfast was limited in choice but well made and cooked when desired
Stayed in January 2023
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Reviewed: 8 February 2023
Ramaswamy
India5 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Fan speed regulator missing. Bathroom fittings need to be upgraded. Bathroom entrance floor level difference makes it unfriendly for elders
Superb location. Akshayam restaurant nearby. Homely breakfast complimentary. Rooms neat. AC good
Stayed in February 2023
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Reviewed: 3 February 2023
Julie
France15 reviews3 helpful votes9.0“Great stay, clean room and great location”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The location is great with plenty of restaurants near by. Budha, the guy who work here, is amazing and very helpful! Room is clean and bed comfortable I recommend highly
Stayed in February 2023
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Reviewed: 22 December 2022
Gokul
India10 reviews3 helpful votes9.0“A good place for spending your time for work/leisure”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
bit old furniture and appliances. But not a deal breaker. Everything was working fine
Cozy and comfortable place. Close to all major locations in chennai. Ease of access and clean rooms
Stayed in December 2022
