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| Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
| Intercontinental Chennai Mahabalipuram Resort By Ihg |
9.0 / 10 (698 Reviews) |
From 184$ | |
| Sun Residency Hotel |
6.0 / 10 (1 Reviews) |
From 18$ | |
| Esthell Village Resort |
6.5 / 10 (33 Reviews) |
From 113$ | |
| Kaldan Samudhra Palace |
9.1 / 10 (614 Reviews) |
From 154$ | |
| Hotel Mamallaa Heritage |
8.2 / 10 (300 Reviews) |
From 37$ |
Top Hotels in Mahabalipuram
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Intercontinental Chennai Mahabalipuram Resort By Ihg
From 184$
Featuring a prime location, Intercontinental Chennai Mahabalipuram Resort By Ihg offers views of the bay, and is about 10 minutes by car from Meenakshi Beach House. Guests have access to a swimming pool, a health club and Wi-Fi throughout the property.
Situated in Covelong Beach district, the resort is set 2.6 km from the 7th-11th Century Vishnu Nithya Kalyana Perumal Temple. It is also close to a pristine sand beach with cabanas. The hotel is located 45 km from Chennai International airport and 10 minutes' walk from Muthalai Pannai bus stop.
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Sun Residency Hotel
From 18$
Sun Residency Hotel Mahabalipuram, set next to Pallava Beach, is 55 km from Chennai International airport. The property provides 10 guestrooms appointed with a balcony, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and air conditioning for a pleasant stay in Mahabalipuram.
Mahishamardini Rock Cut Mandapa is a 10-minute drive away and Pancha Rathas can be reached within 15 minutes by car. It is located 2 km from the centre of Mahabalipuram. You can get to the intricately carved stone Descent Of The Ganges Sculpture in a few minutes by car. Guests will find themselves 80 minutes by car from Velachery station.
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Esthell Village Resort
From 113$
Set within 3.5 km from Dutch Fort, the 4-star Esthell Village Resort Mahabalipuram features Wi-Fi throughout the property as well as parking on site. Vedhagiriswarar Temple is less than 3.2 km away.
The venue enjoys a prime location, 100 minutes' drive from Velachery station. The hotel is located in Mahabalipuram Beach district.
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Kaldan Samudhra Palace
From 154$
Comprising 100 rooms, the 5-star Kaldan Samudhra Palace Hotel Mahabalipuram is around 10 minutes' drive from Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram. Guests can enjoy the pizza restaurant on site that offers Indian cuisine as well as admire views of pool.
Located off Sun Land Beach Resort, the resort is about 25 minutes’ walk from Mahabalipuram city centre. Shore Temple is 3.7 km from the venue, while Salavankuppam bus station is 700 metres away. Kaldan Samudhra Palace Hotel is a short ride from MadrasCrocodileBank. Guests will find Velachery train station 80 minutes by car from the accommodation.
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Seashore Garden Resort
Pancha Rathas is 1.9 km from Seashore Garden Resort Mahabalipuram, while Mumu Surf School is 250 metres away. The property provides 10 guestrooms appointed with a balcony and a seating area for a pleasant stay in Mahabalipuram.
This resort offers accommodation in Mahabalipuram Beach district with nearby access to Sri Durga. Guests can reach Mahabalipuram city centre in 10 minutes on foot. Seashore Garden Resort is a short ride from Mamallapuram Light House. The property is within 90 minutes' drive of Velachery train station.
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Hotel Mamallaa Heritage
From 37$
Set just 14 minutes' walk from Pancha Rathas, Hotel Mamallaa Heritage Mahabalipuram offers a peaceful retreat at an indoor swimming pool with separate children's sections. The intricately carved stone Descent Of The Ganges Sculpture is only 650 metres away from the venue.
The hotel is located in the beach district of Mahabalipuram. The accommodation is settled 1 km from the centre of Mahabalipuram. Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram lies near the property. Mandapam bus station is situated within 10 minutes' walk of Hotel Mamallaa Heritage.
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Radisson Blu Resort Temple Bay Mamallapuram
From 136$
Set right in the centre of Mahabalipuram, Radisson Blu Resort Temple Bay Mamallapuram is about a 20-minute walk from The Madras Crocodile Bank Trust and Centre for Herpetology. Wi-Fi is available throughout the property as well as bicycle usage and a shop are available on site.
Mahabalipuram Beach is less than 1.3 km away. Guests can reach Mahabalipuram city centre in 5 minutes on foot. This fabulous hotel is located close to Bay of Bengal. It is right near the gigantic granite Krishna's Butterball Boulder. Mandapam bus stop is nearly 500 metres away.
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Grande Bay Resort And Spa Mamallapuram
From 120$
Situated 2.7 km from India Seashell Museum in Mahabalipuram, Grande Bay Resort And Spa Mamallapuram features a tour desk and a luggage locker throughout the venue. The accommodation is located 5 minutes' walk from the centre of Mahabalipuram.
The massive Krishna's Butterball Boulder is less than 1.4 km away. The hotel is located in Mahabalipuram Beach district. You can get to Descent Of The Ganges in a few minutes by car. The property is an 80-minute drive from Velachery train station.
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Hotel Sri Murugan Guest House
From 12$
Hotel Sri Murugan Guest House Mahabalipuram is a 3-star venue about 10 minutes by car from the rock cut temple "Tiger Cave". The property provides 23 guestrooms appointed with a balcony, a writing desk, and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels for a pleasant stay in Mahabalipuram.
Situated in Mahabalipuram Beach district, this hotel is 5 minutes walk from the centre of Mahabalipuram. India Seashell Museum is 2 km from the accommodation, while Mamallapuram Beach and Krishna's Butterball are both nearby. Hotel Sri Murugan Guest House is a short ride from the structural Shore Temple. There is Mandapam bus stop within 600 metres away.
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Mamalla Beach Resort
From 95$
Boasting a location approximately 5 minutes by car from Bay of Bengal, Mamalla Beach Resort Mahabalipuram offers 35 rooms together with a ballroom and a restaurant. Guests can get to the centre of Mahabalipuram within a 20-minute walk, while Thirukadalmallai is set 2.6 km away.
The property is at a distance of 3.6 km from Pancha Rathas. There is easy access to the free beach. Pallava Beach is close to the hotel. Guests will find themselves at a distance of 43 km from Velachery station.
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Coral Beach Resort
From 87$
Coral Beach Resort is located in Mahabalipuram, 2.5 km from Mahabalipuram Shore Beach Temple, and offers an outdoor swimming pool. Featuring 102 rooms with views of the garden, this resort is set within a short ride from Mamallapuram Light House.
The property is situated 2 km from Mahabalipuram city centre and 55 km from Chennai International airport. Guests can visit the nearby Pallava Beach as well as Mahishamardini Rock Cut Mandapa which is 2.9 km away from the venue. The hotel is located in Mahabalipuram, an 80-minute ride from Velachery train station.
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Ideal Beach Resort
From 88$
Featuring a tour desk and luggage storage, Ideal Beach Resort is located in Mahabalipuram Beach district, approximately 10 minutes' drive from Shore Temple. This comfortable venue is placed about 55 km from Chennai International airport and a few minutes' walk from Sun Land Beach Resort.
The property is a 10-minute ride from The Madras Crocodile Bank Trust and Centre for Herpetology. It is 3 km from the centre of Mahabalipuram. You can get to Mahabalipuram Shore Beach Temple in a few minutes by car. This comfortable hotel is located 80 minutes' drive from Velachery train station.
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Marutham Village Resort
From 74$
Featuring hire of cars as well as Wi-Fi throughout the property, Marutham Village Resort is set in Mahabalipuram, 4.6 km from Descent Of The Ganges. The centre of Mahabalipuram is within 5 km of the venue, and Krishna's Butterball is about 4.7 km away.
You can get to MadrasCrocodileBank in a few minutes by car. Guests will find Velachery train station around 90 minutes by car from the accommodation.
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Hotel Ramakrishna
From 43$
Hotel Ramakrishna Mahabalipuram, located about a 5-minute drive from Fisherman Colony, features Wi-Fi throughout the venue. The accommodation is situated right in the centre of Mahabalipuram, near Sri Durga.
The hotel is centrally nestled in Mahabalipuram Beach district, not very far from the enormous Krishna's Butterball Boulder. Mahishamardini Rock Cut Mandapa is only a short drive from the property in Mahabalipuram. Hotel Ramakrishna is a short ride from India Seashell Museum. The venue is a 90-minute ride from Velachery train station.
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Lakshmi Cottage
From 15$
Area attractions, including Mumu Surf School and Krishna's Butterball are located only a short walk from Lakshmi Cottage Mahabalipuram.
Mahabalipuram Shore Beach Temple is 1.4 km of the property, while Mahishamardini Rock Cut Mandapa is around 1.1 km away. It is set within a 5-minute walking distance from Mahabalipuram city centre. You can get to Pancha Rathas in a few minutes by car. Lakshmi Cottage is located 60 km from Chennai International airport and 600 metres from Mandapam bus stop.
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Sheraton Grand Chennai Resort & Spa
From 161$
Located a 42-minute drive from Chennai International airport, Sheraton Grand Chennai Resort & Spa Mahabalipuram overlooks Bay of Bengal offering a 24-hour front desk and wake-up service. Standby Resorts is 3.5 km from the property, while Dr.Arun's Photography And Vintage Camera Museum is 4.8 km away.
The venue is set in Covelong Beach district, within easy reach of The Madras Crocodile Bank Trust and Centre for Herpetology Zoo. There is Muthalai Pannai bus stop within 500 metres away.
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Welcomhotel By Itc Hotels, Kences Palm Beach, Mamallapuram
From 124$
Conveniently located 18 minutes on foot from Pallava Beach, Welcomhotel By Itc Hotels, Kences Palm Beach, Mamallapuram features rooms with views of the patio. Guests have access to an outdoor swimming pool, a fitness room and Wi-Fi throughout the venue.
Mahabalipuram centre can be reached within 25 minutes' walk. Descent Of The Ganges is 2.6 km from the resort in Mahabalipuram. Welcomhotel By Itc Hotels, Kences Palm Beach, Mamallapuram is a short ride from Shore Temple. The accommodation is an 80-minute ride from Velachery train station.
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Fortune Chariot Beach Resort
From 106$
Featuring Wi-Fi throughout the property, Chariot Beach Resort Mahabalipuram is set nearly a 5-minute drive from Mahishamardini Mandapa. A prime location near a spectacular own beach offers fast access to Pancha Rathas.
The venue lies in a tourist area of Mahabalipuram, within 20 minutes' walk of the city centre. Draupadi Ratha is within walking distance of the resort, while Chennai International airport is 60 km from it. You can get to MadrasCrocodileBank in a few minutes by car. Velachery train station is a 90-minute ride from the accommodation.
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Golden Sun Beach Resort
Golden Sun Beach Resort Mahabalipuram, set next to Pallava Beach, is 40 km from Chennai International airport. The property provides 32 guestrooms appointed with a personal safe, a dressing area, and coffee and tea making facilities for a pleasant stay in Mahabalipuram.
The resort is placed in Mahabalipuram Beach district, around 10 minutes' drive from Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram. Approximately a 20-minute walk separates guests from Mahabalipuram Shore Beach Temple. You can get to MadrasCrocodileBank in a few minutes by car. The hotel is located an 80-minute ride from Velachery train station.
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Shelter Beach Resort
From 75$
Shelter Beach Resort Mahabalipuram, located just off The Madras Crocodile Bank Trust and Centre for Herpetology Zoo, about 4.6 km from Dutch Fort, features an outdoor swimming pool for guests to take a dip in. Highlights at this resort include a Chinese restaurant, a lounge bar and Wi-Fi throughout the property.
Dr.Arun's Photography And Vintage Camera Museum is less than 3.7 km away. The venue is based next to the own beach. The hotel is located 45 km from Chennai International airport and 10 minutes' walk from Muthalai Pannai bus stop.
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Four Points By Sheraton Mahabalipuram Resort & Convention Center
From 120$
Offering spa therapy, a private garden, and various recreational opportunities, Four Points By Sheraton Mahabalipuram Resort & Convention Center is located around 10 minutes by car from Mahabalipuram Beach. The centre of Mahabalipuram can be reached within a 30-minute walk.
The venue is set in the historic part of Mahabalipuram, a few minutes away from Krishna's Butterball. The Madras Crocodile Bank Trust and Centre for Herpetology is about 2 km from the resort in Mahabalipuram. This contemporary hotel is scattered among restaurants and bars. Guests will find themselves a 90-minute drive from Velachery station.