Are you planning a trip to the beautiful coastal town of Mahabalipuram? Well, you're in for a treat! This enchanting destination located in the southern state of Tamil Nadu in India, is known for its stunning beaches and rich cultural heritage. While there are various accommodation options available, beach hotels should be at the top of your list. In this blog post, we will explore why choosing beach hotels in Mahabalipuram offers a truly unforgettable experience.
First and foremost, the serene and picturesque beaches of Mahabalipuram are the main attraction of this coastal paradise. By opting for a beach hotel, you can wake up to the sound of crashing waves and breathtaking views every day of your stay. Whether you're a morning person looking to catch the sunrise or a beach enthusiast wanting to spend lazy afternoons by the shore, a beach hotel provides unrivaled convenience and accessibility to these natural wonders.
Another significant advantage of staying at a beach hotel in Mahabalipuram is the wide range of water-based activities right at your doorstep. From snorkeling and surfing to boat rides and fishing trips, you can indulge in thrilling adventures or simply relax and sunbathe on the sandy shores. Many beach hotels also offer equipment rentals and guided tours, ensuring that you have everything you need for an action-packed or leisurely beach experience.
In addition to natural beauty and exhilarating activities, beach hotels in Mahabalipuram also provide easy access to the town's cultural attractions. Known for its UNESCO World Heritage Site, the group of ancient rock-cut temples and sculptures, Mahabalipuram boasts rich history and architectural marvels. By choosing a beach hotel, you can explore these cultural treasures during the day and unwind by the beach in the evenings—truly the best of both worlds for any traveler.
To top it all off, beach hotels in Mahabalipuram offer a range of amenities and services that will enhance your overall experience. From spa facilities and swimming pools to beachside bars and restaurants serving delicious local cuisine, you can enjoy the luxury and comfort of a beach vacation without compromising on convenience or accessibility. So, if you're looking for a perfect getaway combining natural beauty, thrilling adventures, cultural immersion, and luxury, there's no better choice than beach hotels when traveling to Mahabalipuram. Come and experience the picturesque beaches and warm hospitality that this coastal gem has to offer.
Top Hotels in Mahabalipuram on The Beach
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The accommodation lies in the Mahabalipuram Beach district in the immediate vicinity of the structural Shore Temple. The hotel is also 18 minutes on foot from India Seashell Museum in Mahabalipuram.
This property allows you to enjoy such natural sights as Perumal Tank merely 500 metres away. Siva Guest House is placed a short distance away from Mahabalipuram Shore Beach Temple, while Mahabalipuram bus station is a 5-minute walk away.
The accommodation welcomes guests to 14 air-conditioned rooms. Some of them come with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and wireless Internet along with an electric kettle. Furnished with a work desk, they also have soundproof windows. The private bathrooms are fitted with guest toiletries and towels. Certain units have views of the garden.
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Intercontinental Chennai Mahabalipuram Resort, An Ihg Hotel
The accommodation is placed in the Covelong Beach district, at a 3.1 km distance from a sacred site like the 7th-11th Century Vishnu Nithya Kalyana Perumal Temple. Best Beach Resort is within 3.3 km of the Intercontinental Chennai Mahabalipuram Resort, An Ihg and Chennai International airport is 45 km away.
Relax, both physically and mentally, at Meenakshi Beach House, set approximately 10 minutes by car from the property.
Some rooms provide coffee/tea making equipment as well as wireless internet to help you enjoy your stay. They include coffee/tea making facilities and a fridge. The adapted bathrooms are appointed with hairdryers. The units also look over the sea.
Best Beach hotels in Mahabalipuram
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Grande Bay Resort And Spa Mamallapuram
The property is placed in the Mahabalipuram Beach district of Mahabalipuram, within a minutes' drive of a sacred site like the towered Shore Temple. Cultural sights in the area are Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram (1.4 km) and the intricately carved stone Descent Of The Ganges Sculpture (1.5 km).
Also, the hotel is a 5-minute ride from the historic Pancha Rathas Temples.
Certain rooms have an adjoining terrace and a balcony for your convenience. They are appointed with an electric kettle and a fridge. Guests can also enjoy views of the sea.
Best Beach hotels in Mahabalipuram
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Chariot Beach Resort
The family-friendly property is set in the Mahabalipuram Beach district of Mahabalipuram, not too far from the historic Pancha Rathas Temples. Popular natural sights near the beachfront Chariot Beach Resort are Mahishasura Mardhini Temple Cave (900 meters) and the rock cut temple "Tiger Cave" (6 km).
The private beach is located about 25 minutes' walk away. Chariot Beach Resort also has a prime location, within a 7-minute walk of India Seashell Museum.
Equipped with a safe and an electronic key card, some of the 70 rooms feature a fireplace along with a wardrobe and a work desk. Guests can make use of coffee/tea making machines, and relax with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The private bathrooms are appointed with a rain shower together with guest toiletries and towels. The units also look over the garden.
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Ideal Beach Resort
The accommodation puts you in the heart of Mahabalipuram, at a 3.9 km distance from Mamallapuram Light House Lighthouse and 10 minutes' drive from the intricately carved stone Descent Of The Ganges Sculpture. The Mahabalipuram Beach district of Mahabalipuram, where the Ideal Beach Resort Mahabalipuram sits, grants access to cultural attractions like Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram, which is 10 minutes away by car.
The private beach is located just a 6-minute walk away. Within an easy walking distance to Ideal Beach Resort, guests will find attractions, such as Sun Land Beach Resort.
All of the air-conditioned rooms are appointed with complimentary WiFi and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels along with a mini-fridge-bar, coffee and tea making facilities, and some of them comprise a balcony and a dressing area. For more comfort, hairdryers and towels together with a spa bathtub and a hot tub are provided. The units also look over the garden.
Hotels in Mahabalipuram
| Best reviews Hotel ❤️ | Siva Guest House |
| Top Service Hotel 🛁 | Intercontinental Chennai Mahabalipuram Resort, An Ihg Hotel |
| Family Hotel 👪 | Grande Bay Resort And Spa Mamallapuram |
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Radisson Blu Resort Temple Bay Mamallapuram
Maritime Heritage Museum is within a 5-minute stroll of the 5-star luxury property and approximately 19 minutes' walk from the structural Shore Temple. Guests can visit places of worship such as the 16th- to 17th-century Vishnu Sri Sthala Sayanaperumal Temple, set only a short drive from the fabulous Radisson Blu Resort Temple Bay Mamallapuram.
Visit Temple pond, around 12 minutes on foot from this accommodation, and feel complete harmony with the nature of India. Along with other cultural attractions Krishna Mandapam Monument is nestled relatively near Radisson Blu Resort Temple Bay Mamallapuram.
There are 144 rooms with a balcony and a place for dining. Some of them offer a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and Wi-Fi together with a mini-bar and coffee/tea making equipment. Self-catering facilities include tea/coffee making equipment and a refrigerator. Providing a sauna and a hot tub, the bathrooms are also appointed with a hair dryer. Enjoy views of the pool, while staying at this hotel.
Luxury Beach hotels in Mahabalipuram
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Hotel Mamallaa Heritage
The accommodation lies in the heart of Mahabalipuram, in the Mahabalipuram Beach district, approximately a 10-minute stroll from the ancient Mahishamardini Rock Cut Mandapa Cave Temple. Cultural sights in the area are the intricately carved stone Descent Of The Ganges Sculpture (0.6 km) and Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram (0.7 km).
Visit Temple pond, only 10 minutes on foot from this Mahabalipuram hotel, and feel complete harmony with the nature of India. Standing 200 metres away, the centuries-old rock-cut Ganesha Ratha Temple is a hard-to-miss divine tourist destination.
You can stay in one of the 8 non-smoking rooms featuring free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels along with a mini fridge bar. Guests can use a tub and a shower together with hair dryers and toiletries. A bathtub, a separate toilet and a shower are available in private bathrooms. Some units also have views of the pool.
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Four Points By Sheraton Mahabalipuram Resort & Convention Center
The resort is located in the historic part of Mahabalipuram, within 25 minutes' walk of Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram. Tirmurthy Cave is 10 minutes by car from the stylish hotel and Chennai International airport is 60 km away.
This property is ideally placed near bars and restaurants. Cultural experience in the area feature the intricately carved stone Descent Of The Ganges Sculpture, situated 5 minutes' drive from the 4-star Four Points By Sheraton Mahabalipuram Resort & Convention Center.
The accommodation has 90 rooms with a balcony and a seating area. A flat-screen TV with satellite channels along with coffee and tea making equipment are provided. Furnished with king size beds, they also have a fireplace. Equipped with a spa bath and a rainfall shower, the spacious bathrooms offer hairdryers and slippers.
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Vinodhara Guest House
The property puts you in the heart of Mahabalipuram, an 18-minute stroll from the historic Pancha Rathas Temples. Natural attractions in the area include the same-era rock-cut Shiva shrine "Tiger Cave", within 10 minutes' drive of the Vinodhara Guest House Mahabalipuram, and a famous beach is just 350 metres away.
Visit Temple pond, 12 minutes' walk from this comfortable accommodation, and feel complete harmony with the nature of India. Vinodhara Guest House is located only a short distance from Mamallapuram Beach in Mahabalipuram.
Featuring a balcony and a sitting area, the allergy-friendly rooms also come with a bath, a sink and a shower, along with such comforts as toiletries and towels. Guests will appreciate an individual climate control and an iron with ironing board, and relax with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and Wi-Fi. Enjoy views of the lake, while staying at the hotel.
Luxury Beach hotels in Mahabalipuram
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Hotel Mahabs
The accommodation is 5 minutes' stroll from the intricately carved stone Descent Of The Ganges Sculpture, while the historic Pancha Rathas Temples is a 15-minute walk away. Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram is 200 metres from the 3-star hotel and Mahabalipuram Shore Beach Temple is about a 10-minute ride away.
This property is placed within minutes from the historic Hindu temple "Tiger Cave", while Mahabalipuram bus station is merely 50 metres away.
The private bathrooms are fitted with towels. Some units include views of the pool.
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Manna Villa
Mamallapuram Light House Lighthouse is 25 minutes' walk from the property, while Pallava Beach is within 4.3 km of here. The beachfront villa is located within 25 minutes' walk of the centre of Mahabalipuram. There is a free beach in the neighbourhood.
Offering direct access to a terrace, the Mahabalipuram accommodation consists of 2 bedrooms and a full kitchen. The Mahabalipuram property can accommodate up to 6 guests. A separate toilet, a bath and a shower are available in the villa.