Mahabalipuram Travel Guide

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Radisson Blu Resort Temple Bay Mamallapuram

Radisson Blu Resort Temple Bay Mamallapuram

4.5 out of 5
57, Covelong Road Tirukalukundram Tamil Nadu
The price is £134 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
£134
16 Mar - 17 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Tirukalukundram. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Pancha Pandava Cave and Mamallapuram ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (263 reviews)
Pool, beach, clean big rooms

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

Radisson Blu Resort Temple Bay Mamallapuram
Kaldan Samudhra Palace

Kaldan Samudhra Palace

3.5 out of 5
ECR Mahabalipuram Tamil Nadu
The price is £140 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
£140
30 Mar - 31 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Tirukalukundram. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free valet parking. Popular attractions Tiger Cave and Mamallapuram Beach ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (49 reviews)
Soon was clean and staff was courteous. Enjoyed our stay at Samudra Palace.

Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

Kaldan Samudhra Palace
Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels, Kences Palm Beach, Mamallapuram

Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels, Kences Palm Beach, Mamallapuram

4.5 out of 5
No 53, Devaneri Village, East Coast Rd Tirukalukundram Tamil Nadu
The price is £102 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
£102
16 Mar - 17 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Tirukalukundram. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attractions Tiger Cave and Mamallapuram Beach are located ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (66 reviews)
Service was extremely bad like two stars. Rooms are average service is bad. Swimming pool had a lot of insects, Beach is the only added advantage.

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels, Kences Palm Beach, Mamallapuram
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2nd Floor Apt - Meya boutique homes

2nd Floor Apt - Meya boutique homes

Mahabalipuram Tamil nadu
Stay at this holiday home in Tirukalukundram. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, cable/satellite TV service and air conditioning. Popular attractions Tiger Cave and Mamallapuram ...
2nd Floor Apt - Meya boutique homes
Somerset Greenways Chennai

Somerset Greenways Chennai

4.5 out of 5
No. 94 Sathyadev Avenue Chennai Tamil Nadu
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Chennai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Marina Beach and Theosophical Society Headquarters ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (192 reviews)
Courteous staff, spotless room, fantastic breakfast and a very safe, quiet place. Great roof top pool and in house restaurants. Will definitely stay again.

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

Somerset Greenways Chennai
Season 4 Residences Near US consulate

Season 4 Residences Near US consulate

2.5 out of 5
38/16 Cathedral Garden Rd Chennai TN
Stay at this apartment in Chennai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Marina Beach and Valluvar Kottam are located ...
Season 4 Residences Near US consulate
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Popular places to visit

Marina Beach featuring general coastal views as well as a large group of people

Marina Beach

4/5(44 reviews)

Relaxed walks, pretty sunrises, elaborate entertainment, traditional Indian street food and historical landmarks make this one of Chennai’s liveliest beaches.

Marina Beach
Aerial Photography Drone photography of Chennai and the suburbs in Tamil Nadu India; River bed landscape images of villages; Beach aerial view

ECR Beach

4.5/5(4 reviews)

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at ECR Beach during your travels in Chennai? Make time to visit the area's spas or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

ECR Beach
Mamallapuram Beach featuring a beach as well as an individual female

Mamallapuram Beach

4/5(8 reviews)

Enjoy the atmosphere of Mahabalipuram's central beach, which is alive with historic temples, stone carving stalls and a thriving backpacker scene.

Mamallapuram Beach
flower market in pondicherry

Pondy Bazaar

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Pondy Bazaar during your trip to Chennai. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.

Pondy Bazaar
Beach Shore waves

Neelankarai Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Neelankarai Beach during your trip to Chennai?

Neelankarai Beach
Kapaleeswarar Temple which includes heritage architecture, heritage elements and a temple or place of worship

Kapaleeswarar Temple

4.5/5(31 reviews)

Marvel at the Dravidian architecture of this centuries-old temple, spot intricately carved figurines, watch devotees pray and experience a lively Hindu festival.

Kapaleeswarar Temple

Things to do

Matir Mandir

Chennai to Pondicherry 2-Day Vehicle Hire for Local Sightseeing

£111
per traveller
Chennai to Pondicherry 2-Day Vehicle Hire for Local Sightseeing
Anna Square

Chennai city sightseeing by Private Vehicle

£53
per traveller
Chennai city sightseeing by Private Vehicle
Chennai: Private Day Tour with Transportation and Tickets

Chennai: Private Day Tour with Transportation and Tickets

£102
per adult
Chennai: Private Day Tour with Transportation and Tickets
Taj Mahal Tour Packages from chennai with price

Chennai to Taj Mahal and Agra Same Day Tour with Return Flights

£37
per adult
Chennai to Taj Mahal and Agra Same Day Tour with Return Flights
Shore temple at the beach

Mahabalipuram Temple and Beach Day Tour from Chennai

£82
per adult
Mahabalipuram Temple and Beach Day Tour from Chennai
Private 2-Day Tour to The Taj Mahal and Agra with Both Side Commercial Flights

Private 2-Day Tour to The Taj Mahal and Agra with Both Side Commercial Flights

£588
per adult
Private 2-Day Tour to The Taj Mahal and Agra with Both Side Commercial Flights
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Reviews of Mahabalipuram

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Gaurav

Mahabalipuram group of monuments are of historical importance and are unesco world heritage site. If you interested in that then its a must go place otherwise go to enjoy beaches.

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