Beachfront hotels in Mahabalipuram

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 Mahabalipuram. I hope you will like it!

• 1 Ideal Beach Resort Mahabalipuram, India

  

  Resort. Offering outdoor pool and a spa and wellness centre, Ideal Beach Resort is located in Chennai. Wi-Fi access is available in this resort. The property is located 52 km from Chennai Airport and Chennai Railway Station. Mahabalipuram Lighthouse, Shore Temple, Arjuna's Penance and Mahabalipuram beach are 2 km away. The accommodation will provide you with a TV, air conditioning and a balcony. There is also an electric kettle. Featuring a shower, private bathrooms also come with a bath and a hairdryer. You can enjoy a pool view and a garden view from all the rooms. Extras include a minibar, a seating area and cable channels. At Ideal Beach Resort you will find a restaurant and a fitness centre Other facilities offered at the property include meeting facilities, a tour desk and luggage storage. The in-house restaurant serves Indian, Chinese, Continental and Sri Lankan cuisine. The pool side bar serves refreshing beverages. Room service options are available 24-hours a day. Show full description Guest review score 7.7, rooms from around 6999 INR.

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• 2 Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels, Kences Palm Beach, Mamallapuram Mahabalipuram, India

  

  Resort. Featuring an outdoor pool, free Wifi and private parking on-site, WelcomHotel Kences Palm Beach is situated in Mahabalipuram in the Tamil Nadu Region, 44 km from Chennai. The property boasts of a spa and fitness centre. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar and restaurant. Every room at this resort is air conditioned and comes with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. All units have a balcony, seating area, dining area, outdoor furniture and a walk-in closet for your convenience. The rooms are also equipped with a mini bar and an electric kettle. Enjoy a cup of tea while looking out at the sea or lake. The rooms include a private bathroom equipped with a bath and bidet. Extras include bathrobes, slippers, hairdryer and free toiletries. There is a 24-hour front desk at the property. Room service and barbecue facilities are available. This resort has a private beach area and car hire is available. Chennai International Airport is 58 km from the property. Show full description Guest review score 7.4

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• 3 Shelter Beach Resort Mahabalipuram, India

  

  Resort. Offering an outdoor pool, Shelter Beach Resort is located near Mahabalipuram. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant, private beach access and a spa bath. Free private parking is available on site. Each room has a flat-screen TV. Certain units have a seating area to relax in after a busy day. Some units include views of the sea or pool. Every room includes a private bathroom fitted with a shower. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hair dryer. There is a 24-hour front desk at the property. You can play beach cricket and volleyball at the resort. The nearest airport is Chennai International Airport, 31 km from Shelter Beach Resort. Show full description Guest review score 7.2, rooms from around 4000 INR.

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• 4 Chariot Beach Resort Mahabalipuram, India

  

  Resort. Featuring an Olympic size pool and spa, Chariot Beach Resort offers 5-star luxury beachfront property on Mahabalipuram Beach. Spacious rooms have views of tropical greenery. Free parking is available. Air-conditioned rooms feature wooden furnishings and are equipped with cable TV and a safe. Tea/coffee making facilities and minibar are also provided. Private bathrooms come with a hairdryer and toiletries. Guests can relax with massages and body treatments at the Ayurveda and Wellness Spa. Chariot Beach also has a business centre. Staff can help with travel arrangements and provide concierge service. Light refreshments are available at the seafood restaurant, Oosai. All day poolside dining with Indian and Mediterranean dishes is provided at Kapi. Other dining options include a bakery. Resort Chariot Beach is located 58 km from Chennai International Airport and 61 km from Chennai’s city centre. Show full description Guest review score 6.2, rooms from around 9000 INR.

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• 5 Sheraton Grand Chennai Resort & Spa Mahabalipuram, India

  

  Resort. Set on the scenic East Coast Road, Sheraton Grand Chennai Resort & Spa is just a minute away from The Madras Crocodile Bank (Reptile Zoo). Boasting a 24-hour front desk, this property also welcomes guests with 2 restaurants, The Reef and C Salt, lounge bar called Pintail, Shine spa, the Sheraton fitness studio, kids club, recreation lounge and an infinity pool. At the hotel, each room is fitted with a wardrobe and a 49” flat-screen Smart TV with HDMI channels. Rooms come with a four fixture bathroom and free toiletries, and all rooms will provide you with balcony. Selected balconies offer combined view of infinity pool, lush green lawn & deep blue sea A vast spread of breakfast including continental cuisine is available daily at The Reef. Guests can indulge in beach cycling, yoga, zumba, body zorbing, ground zorbing, archery, Table Tennis, Pool and Wall mounted Chess. The property is in close proximity to major IT hubs. Chettinad Health City is 10.5 km from the resort. The nearest airport is Chennai International Airport, 40 km from Sheraton Grand Chennai Resort & Spa. Guest review score 8.7, rooms from around 13000 INR.

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• 6 Grande Bay Resort and Spa Mamallapuram Mahabalipuram, India

  

  Resort. Offering an outdoor swimming pool and a restaurant, Grande Bay Resort and Spa Mamallapuram is located in Mahabalipuram. It is a 5-minute walk from Mahabalipuram Beach. Free Wi-Fi access is available in the public area of this resort. The accommodation will provide you with a flat-screen TV, air conditioning and a minibar. There is also an electric kettle. Extras include a seating area and satellite channels. At Grande Bay Resort and Spa Mamallapuram you will find a 24-hour front desk, garden and terrace. Other facilities offered at the property include a games room, a tour desk and luggage storage. The Sea Shore Temple and Arjuna's Penance are 2 km from the property. The Mahabalipuram Bus Station is 1 km. The Chennai International Airport is 55 km while the Egmore Railway Station is 58 km. The property offers free parking. Latitude 49 serves a wide variety of Indian and International cuisines. Room service option is available. Show full description Guest review score 8.5, rooms from around 9999 INR.

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• 7 InterContinental Chennai Mahabalipuram Resort, an IHG Hotel Mahabalipuram, India

  

  Resort. InterContinental Chennai Mahabalipuram Resort is set in Covelong, along the pristine beach coastline of the Bay of Bengal. The property is located within close proximity to the UNESCO World Heritage Site in Mahabalipuram. The hotel has an Ayurvedic spa centre, a private beach area, an outdoor pool and tennis court. The rooms and suites overlook either a Lotus Pond or the Grand Courtyard. Every room has a flat-screen TV. Certain units feature a seating area for your convenience. Rooms include a private bathroom with bathtub and rainshower facility. There is a walk-in wardrobe. The suites have an in-room dining option overlooking the Bay of Bengal. Extras include slippers and a hair dryer. InterContinental Chennai Mahabalipuram Resort features free WiFi throughout the property. InterContinental Chennai Mahabalipuram Resort offers dining and bar options.Tao of Peng overlooks the garden and offers contemporary Chinese, European, Pan Asian & Indian cuisines. The all-day dining has both indoor and alfresco seating. guests can also enjoy a drink at The Gatsby Lounge. There is a fully equipped gym at the property. Car hire is available. The property is a 5-minute walk from Crocodile Bank Park and a 20minute drive from UNESCO heritage sites like Shore Temple, Panch Rathas and Krishna's Butter Ball. Chennai International Airport is 29 km away. Show full description Guest review score 8.2, rooms from around 11538 INR.

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• 8 Radisson Blu Resort Temple Bay Mamallapuram Mahabalipuram, India

  

  Resort. Offering chalets with free Wi-Fi and a private balcony, the Radisson Blu Resort Temple Bay Mamallapuram provides an ideal retreat for relaxation. The hotel boasts large outdoor pools and a golf course. All chalets are air-conditioned and feature tile flooring. They are fitted with a flat-screen TV, a safe and a minibar. Some chalets offer pool or sea views. Guests at the Radisson Blu Resort Temple Bay Mamallapuram can enjoy a massage at the spa. The hotel also offers in-house shops and bicycle rental. Waters Edge Café and Santa Maria Restaurant serve international cuisine, while The Wharf offers grilled seafood and pasta. Drinks can be enjoyed at Maritime Tales Bar and Sinbad Bar. The property is in close proximity of all the monuments like Shore Temple, Krishna Butter Ball, Panch Rathas, Light House and multiple others.Radisson Blu Resort Temple Bay Mamallapuram is 58 km from Chennai Airport. It is 96 km from historical city Pondicherry. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description Guest review score 8.2, rooms from around 13000 INR.

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• 9 Taj Fisherman’s Cove Resort & Spa, Chennai Mahabalipuram, India

  

  Hotel. Situated on the site of an Old Dutch Fort, Taj Fisherman’s Cove Resort & Spa offers 5-star luxury by Chennai’s coast. Taj Fisherman’s Cove Resort & Spa is just 2.6 km from the heritage village of Dakshina Chitra and offers free parking. The heritage town of Mahabalipuram is a 20 minute drive away. Siruseri IT park is 12 km from the property. It is 16 km from Tiger Cave and 32 km from Chennai Airport. Set in tropical landscapes, air-conditioned units feature minimalist interiors and flat-screen TVs. They come with a hairdryer and bathrobes. Guests can enjoy relaxing massages after active workouts at the gym or tennis courts. Offering concierge service, staff can also attend to business and travel needs. Overlooking the Bay of Bengal, Upper Deck offers intimate outdoor dining with Mediterranean dishes. After-meal cocktails are served at the bar. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description Guest review score 7.9, rooms from around 11000 INR.

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• 10 Hotel BAY TREASURE Mahabalipuram, India

  

  Hotel. Located in Mahabalipuram, less than 1 km from Pallava Beach, Hotel BAY TREASURE provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi. At the hotel, every room is equipped with a balcony. Each room includes air conditioning and a flat-screen TV, and certain rooms at Hotel BAY TREASURE have a sea view. All units will provide guests with a desk and a kettle. The accommodation offers a buffet or continental breakfast. Hotel BAY TREASURE offers 3-star accommodation with an indoor pool. You can play billiards at this 3-star hotel, and the area is popular for hiking. Mahabalipuram Beach is 2.1 km from the hotel, while Arignar Anna Zoological Park is 43 km away. The nearest airport is Chennai International Airport, 53 km from Hotel BAY TREASURE. Show full description Guest review score 7.1, rooms from around 2760 INR.

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• 11 The Mahizh Home Mahabalipuram, India

  

  Guest house. Situated in Mahabalipuram, 600 metres from Mahabalipuram Beach, The Mahizh Home features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a private beach area. Boasting room service, this property also provides guests with a children's playground. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi. The guest house will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a stovetop, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a shower. Featuring a shared bathroom with a bath and free toiletries, rooms at The Mahizh Home also feature a city view. At the accommodation the rooms have bed linen and towels. Breakfast is available each morning, and includes continental, Italian and American options. The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire and car hire are available at The Mahizh Home. Pallava Beach is 2 km from the guest house, while Arignar Anna Zoological Park is 43 km from the property. The nearest airport is Chennai International Airport, 53 km from The Mahizh Home. Show full description Guest review score 8.7, rooms from around 5775 INR.

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• 12 Squirrel Nest Guest House Mahabalipuram, India

  

  Guest house. Squirrel Nest Guest House is set on the beachfront in Mahabalipuram, a few steps from Pallava Beach and 1.2 km from Mahabalipuram Beach. There is free private parking and the property offers paid airport shuttle service. All guest rooms at the guest house come with a seating area and a flat-screen TV. With a private bathroom fitted with a shower, rooms at Squirrel Nest Guest House also feature free WiFi, while selected rooms also feature a balcony. At the accommodation the rooms come with bed linen and towels. Speaking English and French, staff are ready to help around the clock at the reception. Arignar Anna Zoological Park is 43 km from Squirrel Nest Guest House, while Nithya Kalyana Perumal Temple is 21 km from the property. The nearest airport is Chennai International Airport, 54 km from the guest house. Show full description Guest review score 8.5, rooms from around 999 INR.

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• 13 Catch A Wave Mahabalipuram, India

  

  Guest house. Catch A Wave is situated on the beachfront in Mahabalipuram, a few steps from Pallava Beach and 1 km from Mahabalipuram Beach. Located around 43 km from Arignar Anna Zoological Park, the guest house is also 21 km away from Nithya Kalyana Perumal Temple. Free private parking is available and the guest house also features bike hire for guests who want to explore the surrounding area. At the guest house, rooms include a desk and a TV. With a private bathroom fitted with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at Catch A Wave also boast a sea view. Languages spoken at the 24-hour front desk include English, Malayalam and Tamil. The nearest airport is Chennai International Airport, 53 km from the accommodation. Show full description Guest review score 8.4, rooms from around 1800 INR.

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• 14 154 Pearl Beach Mahabalipuram, India

  

  Villa. Featuring a garden, a terrace, and a bar, 154 Pearl Beach provides accommodation in Mahabalipuram with free WiFi and city views. This villa features free private parking and room service. The air-conditioned villa consists of 4 bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge and a coffee machine, and 5 bathrooms with a shower and free toiletries. Towels and bed linen are provided in the villa. The villa offers an indoor pool. A private beach area can be found at 154 Pearl Beach, along with an outdoor swimming pool. Mahabalipuram Temples is 36 km from the accommodation, while Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary is 49 km away. The nearest airport is Puducherry Airport, 60 km from 154 Pearl Beach. Show full description Guest review score 10.0, rooms from around 43500 INR.

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• 15 Manna Villa Mahabalipuram, India

  

  Villa. Situated in Mahabalipuram, just 300 metres from Mahabalipuram Beach, Manna Villa features beachfront accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, a garden, a shared lounge and free WiFi. This villa provides free private parking and a shared kitchen. Featuring a terrace and sea views, the villa includes 2 bedrooms, a living room, satellite flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen, and 2 bathrooms with a shower and a hot tub. Towels and bed linen are available in the villa. The villa can conveniently provide information at the reception to help guests to get around the area. At Manna Villa guests are welcome to take advantage of a hot tub. A bicycle rental service and a private beach area are provided at the accommodation. Pallava Beach is 2.9 km from Manna Villa, while Arignar Anna Zoological Park is 44 km from the property. The nearest airport is Chennai International Airport, 54 km from the villa. Show full description Guest review score 9.3, rooms from around 22000 INR.

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• 16 IVY VILLA Mahabalipuram, India

  

  Villa. Set 400 metres from Mahabalipuram Beach, IVY VILLA offers accommodation in Mahabalipuram with access to an indoor pool. This villa features a private pool, a garden and free private parking. Leading onto a balcony with garden views, the air-conditioned villa consists of 1 bedroom and a fully equipped kitchen. A flat-screen TV is featured. Pallava Beach is 2.6 km from the villa, while Arignar Anna Zoological Park is 43 km away. The nearest airport is Chennai International Airport, 54 km from IVY VILLA. Show full description Guest review score 8.3, rooms from around 17500 INR.

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• 17 Anchorage - Mesmerizing villa with lawn, BB court Mahabalipuram, India

  

  Villa. Set just 300 metres from Pallava Beach, Anchorage - Mesmerizing villa with lawn, BB court offers accommodation in Mahabalipuram with access to a garden, a private beach area, as well as a shared kitchen. This property offers access to a balcony, darts, free private parking and free WiFi. The villa comes with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with sea views. With staff speaking English and Tamil, information is available at the reception. At the villa guests are welcome to take advantage of a hot tub. A car rental service is available at Anchorage - Mesmerizing villa with lawn, BB court. Arignar Anna Zoological Park is 44 km from the accommodation. The nearest airport is Chennai International Airport, 55 km from Anchorage - Mesmerizing villa with lawn, BB court. Show full description Guest review score 8.3, rooms from around 10246 INR.

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