Mahabalipuram

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Kaldan Samudhra Palace

Kaldan Samudhra Palace

3.5 out of 5
ECR Mahabalipuram Tamil Nadu
The price is S$249 per night from 17 Mar to 18 Mar
S$249
17 Mar - 18 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! (47 reviews)
The place was great. The staff ensured we get a great experience. Morning breakfast was fantastic. The hotel was very safe next to the beach. The entertainment, room and facility was nice. Will surely look this place for the next time.

Reviewed on 2 Feb, 2026

Kaldan Samudhra Palace
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 S$256 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
S$256
1 Mar - 2 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! (261 reviews)
Staff were very helpful. The room was comfortable, clean and quiet. We had a delicious dinner at wharf 2 with great service from shaka siphon. I would also like to recommend Magesha (travel coordinator) who arranged a comfortable transfer with driver Anbum who waa friendly, punctual and informative. ...

Reviewed on 31 Jan, 2026

Radisson Blu Resort Temple Bay Mamallapuram
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 S$186 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
S$186
2 Mar - 3 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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (64 reviews)
Excellent team Great place to stay Beautiful property with green Luz, beach lawn and clean beach.

Reviewed on 8 Nov, 2025

Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels, Kences Palm Beach, Mamallapuram
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Somerset Greenways Chennai

Somerset Greenways Chennai

4.5 out of 5
No. 94 Sathyadev Avenue Chennai Tamil Nadu
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Chennai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Marina Beach and Theosophical Society ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (188 reviews)
All the staff members were very professional and knowledgeable. Especially scheduling airport pick up and drop off services were simple and easy.

Reviewed on 26 Oct, 2025

Somerset Greenways Chennai
Season 4 Residences Near US consulate

Season 4 Residences Near US consulate

2 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 ...
6.4/10 (9 reviews)
Good staff & clean areas!

Reviewed on 10 Dec, 2025

Season 4 Residences Near US consulate
Zenova Stays

Zenova Stays

2 out of 5
No.1, Ramamoorthy Avenue, 2nd Main Road Chennai TN
Stay at this villa in Chennai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Sri Kamakshi Amman Temple Mangadu and Forum Vijaya Mall are located ...
Zenova Stays
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Popular places to visit

Marina Beach which includes 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
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
Mamallapuram Beach which includes a sandy 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
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
Beach Shore waves

Neelankarai Beach

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

Neelankarai Beach

Things to do

Anna Square

Chennai city sightseeing by Private Vehicle

S$92
per traveller
Chennai city sightseeing by Private Vehicle
Matir Mandir

Chennai to Pondicherry 2-Day Vehicle Hire for Local Sightseeing

S$191
per traveller
Chennai to Pondicherry 2-Day Vehicle Hire for Local Sightseeing
Chennai: Private Day Tour with Transportation and Tickets

Chennai: Private Day Tour with Transportation and Tickets

S$175
per adult
Chennai: Private Day Tour with Transportation and Tickets
Mahabalipuram Private tour from Chennai by car with guide and lunch by Wonder

Mahabalipuram Private tour from Chennai by car with guide and lunch by Wonder

S$151
per adult
Mahabalipuram Private tour from Chennai by car with guide and lunch by Wonder
Golden Triangle Tour 4 Days From Chennai with Return Flights

Golden Triangle Tour 4 Days From Chennai with Return Flights

S$1,591
per adult
Golden Triangle Tour 4 Days From Chennai with Return Flights
Taj Mahal Tour Packages from chennai with price

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

S$64
per adult
Chennai to Taj Mahal and Agra Same Day Tour with Return Flights
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Reviews of Mahabalipuram

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4 - Good 80%
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4/5 - Good

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.

Chennai which includes a city

Chennai

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