Beachfront hotels in Chennai

Hey! I love staying in a nice beachfront hotel - being able to go straight from your room down to the ocean is a priceless feeling. To help save some time when booking your next vacation I've put together this list of beachfront hotels and resorts in Chennai. I hope you will like it!

• 1 Umino Beach Resort Chennai, India

  

  Resort. Located in Chennai, a few steps from Uthandi Beach, Umino Beach Resort provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. The property is around 19 km from Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, 19 km from Anna University and 22 km from Pondy Bazaar. The resort features an indoor pool and room service and free WiFi throughout the property. The daily breakfast offers buffet, à la carte or vegetarian options. St. Thomas Mount is 23 km from the resort, while Chennai Trade Centre is 24 km away. The nearest airport is Chennai International Airport, 27 km from Umino Beach Resort. Show full description Guest review score 8.3, rooms from around 3350 INR.

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• 2 MGM Beach Resorts East Coast Road Chennai, India

  

  Resort. Offering sweeping views of swaying coconut trees and the tranquil shore line, MGM Beach Resorts features charming rooms that overlook the garden. It has a beachfront restaurant, an outdoor pool and provides free Wi-Fi. Tastefully decorated, the elegant rooms come with floor-to-ceiling windows that open out to the greenery. All the well-appointed units are equipped with a personal safe, minibar and flat-screen cable TV. Indulge in a relaxing body massage, play a game of table tennis or exercise at the gym. The resort also has a private beach area where guests can practice yoga. Offering beautiful views of the sea, Sea Crest Restaurant serves a spread of local and international dishes. In-room dining options are possible with room service. Beach Resort MGM is just 50 metres from MGM Dizee World. It is 30 km from Chennai Bus Station, 32 km from Chennai International Airport and 35 km from Chennai Railway Station. Show full description Guest review score 6.8, rooms from around 8999 INR.

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• 3 Kaldan Samudhra Palace Chennai, India

  

  Resort. Situated in Chennai, 600 metres from Pallava Beach, Kaldan Samudhra Palace features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a restaurant. Featuring a bar, the property is located within 41 km of Arignar Anna Zoological Park. The accommodation provides evening entertainment and a kids' club. At the resort rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Kaldan Samudhra Palace offers some rooms with sea views, and every room comes with a balcony. At the accommodation rooms come with bed linen and towels. The daily breakfast offers buffet, continental or Full English/Irish options. You can play darts at Kaldan Samudhra Palace, and the area is popular for cycling. Speaking Bengali, German, English and Hindi, staff will be happy to provide guests with practical advice on the area at the reception. Indian Institute of Technology, Madras is 46 km from the resort, while Anna University is 46 km from the property. The nearest airport is Chennai International Airport, 51 km from Kaldan Samudhra Palace. Show full description Guest review score 8.5, rooms from around 11700 INR.

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• 4 K11 Express - Opp Express Avenue Chennai, India

  

  Hotel. Stay in the heart of Chennai. Well set in the centre of Chennai, K11 Express - Opp Express Avenue provides air-conditioned rooms with free private parking and room service. The property is located 2. 3 km from Marina Beach, 3.5 km from Chennai Central Railway Station and 4.7 km from Fort Museum. The hotel offers city views, a terrace and a 24-hour front desk. All units are equipped with a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a kettle, a shower, free toiletries and a desk. At the hotel every room is equipped with bed linen and towels. A vegetarian breakfast is available daily at K11 Express - Opp Express Avenue. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Spencer Plaza Mall, Ma Chidambaram Stadium and Government Museum Chennai. The nearest airport is Chennai International, 14 km from K11 Express - Opp Express Avenue, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Show full description Guest review score 7.6, rooms from around 1300 INR.

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• 5 Cinemascope An Apart Hotel Chennai, India

  

  Hotel. Facing the beachfront, Cinemascope An Apart Hotel offers 3-star accommodation in Chennai and has a fitness centre, terrace and restaurant. With a bar, the 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The hotel features an indoor pool, hammam, entertainment staff and room service. All rooms are fitted with a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a kettle, a shower, free toiletries and a desk. At the hotel rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels. Cinemascope An Apart Hotel offers a vegetarian or halal breakfast. The accommodation can conveniently provide information at the reception to help guests to get around the area. Indian Institute of Technology, Madras is 9 km from Cinemascope An Apart Hotel, while Anna University is 9 km from the property. The nearest airport is Chennai International Airport, 14 km from the hotel. Show full description Guest review score 6.3, rooms from around 2600 INR.

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• 6 Grand tower Chennai Chennai, India

  

  Hotel. Stay in the heart of Chennai. Well situated in the centre of Chennai, Grand tower Chennai offers free WiFi, a terrace and free private parking for guests who drive. This 3-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. Guests can enjoy Indian dishes at the restaurant or have a cocktail at the snack bar. At the hotel, every room includes a desk, a balcony with a city view, a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV, bed linen and towels. A safety deposit box is available to all guests, while certain rooms will provide you with a DVD player. The units at Grand tower Chennai come with a seating area. The accommodation offers an Asian or vegetarian breakfast. Chennai Central Railway Station is 700 metres from Grand tower Chennai, while Fort Museum is 2.3 km away. The nearest airport is Chennai International, 17 km from the hotel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description Guest review score 7.5, rooms from around 1089 INR.

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• 7 Beach Penthouse, Chennai Chennai, India

  

  Bed and Breakfast. Stay in the heart of Chennai. Situated in Chennai, just 50 metres from Marina Beach, Beach Penthouse, Chennai features beachfront accommodation with a fitness centre, a shared lounge, a garden and free WiFi. This bed and breakfast provides free private parking and a 24-hour front desk. There is a seating area, a dining area and a kitchen complete with a fridge and a stovetop. Guests at the bed and breakfast can enjoy a à la carte or a vegetarian breakfast. Penthouse By The Beach offers a terrace. Elliot's Beach is 2.6 km from the accommodation, while Ma Chidambaram Stadium is 3.3 km from the property. The nearest airport is Chennai International, 17 km from Beach Penthouse, Chennai, and the property offers a free airport shuttle service. Show full description Guest review score 8.4, rooms from around 2295 INR.

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• 8 MARINA PALACE Chennai, India

  

  Guest house. Stay in the heart of Chennai. Well located in the centre of Chennai, MARINA PALACE provides free WiFi and free private parking for guests who drive. The property is around 3.3 km from Chennai Central Railway Station, 3.5 km from Fort Museum and 3.8 km from Government Museum Chennai. The accommodation offers room service and a 24-hour front desk for guests. Rooms are complete with a private bathroom, while certain rooms at the guest house also offer a seating area. Popular points of interest near MARINA PALACE include Marina Beach, Ma Chidambaram Stadium and Spencer Plaza Mall. The nearest airport is Chennai International Airport, 15 km from the accommodation. Guest review score 6.2, rooms from around 799 INR.

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• 9 Coral Drive Villas -Your Private Beach Destination Chennai, India

  

  Villa. Located in Chennai, just 600 metres from Graveside Beach, Coral Drive Villas -Your Private Beach Destination provides beachfront accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, a garden, a terrace and free WiFi. This property offers access to a balcony and free private parking. The air-conditioned villa consists of 2 bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge and a kettle, and 2 bathrooms with a bath or shower and free toiletries. Towels and bed linen are provided in the villa. Vada Nemili Beach is 700 metres from the villa, while Thiruvidanthai Beach is 1.4 km away. The nearest airport is Chennai International Airport, 39 km from Coral Drive Villas -Your Private Beach Destination. Show full description Guest review score 8.9, rooms from around 8500 INR.

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• 10 Bells Grand Inn Chennai, India

  

  Lodge. Stay in the heart of Chennai. Set in Chennai, 1.3 km from Marina Beach and 4. 9 km from the centre, Bells Grand Inn offers air-conditioned accommodation with free WiFi, and a shared lounge. For added convenience, the property can provide towels and bed linen for an extra charge. The lodge features a terrace. Ma Chidambaram Stadium is 200 metres from Bells Grand Inn, while Spencer Plaza Mall is 2.3 km away. The nearest airport is Chennai International, 15 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Show full description Guest review score 8.4, rooms from around 1800 INR.

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• 11 The Lord's Prayer Chennai, India

  

  Homestay. Located in Chennai, 400 metres from Elliot's Beach and 6.7 km from Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, The Lord's Prayer offers free WiFi and air conditioning. This homestay is 6. 8 km from Anna University and 10 km from Pondy Bazaar. St. Thomas Mount is 10 km from the homestay, while Chennai Trade Centre is 11 km away. The nearest airport is Chennai International Airport, 11 km from The Lord's Prayer. Show full description Guest review score 8.2, rooms from around 1620 INR.

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• 12 The Kings Park Residency Chennai, India

  

  Inn. Stay in the heart of Chennai. Located just 500 metres from Ma Chidambaram Stadium, The Kings Park Residency features free WiFi access and free private parking. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. Each room at this inn is air conditioned and is equipped with a flat-screen TV. Certain units include a seating area to relax in after a busy day. Every room has a private bathroom. You will find a 24-hour front desk at the property. The guests can approach the tour desk for the currency exchange and car rental services. The ironing service, dry cleaning and laundry facilities can be requested at a surcharge. Marina Beach is 1.4 km from The Kings Park Residency, while Spencer Plaza Mall is 1.7 km away. The nearest airport is Chennai International Airport, 15 km from the property. Room service is available. Guest review score 7.2, rooms from around 3000 INR.

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