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Here is a quick list of Hotels in Mahabalipuram, selected based on their rating
| Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
| Sri Murugan Beach Paradise Hotel |
8.5 / 10 (741 Reviews) |
From 15$ | |
| Daphne Hotel |
7.7 / 10 (735 Reviews) |
From 8$ | |
| Vinodhara Guest House |
6.4 / 10 (373 Reviews) |
From 10$ | |
| Silver Moon Guest House |
7.8 / 10 (597 Reviews) |
From 10$ | |
| Super Collection O Mahabalipuram Hotel |
7.3 / 10 (335 Reviews) |
From 17$ |
There are 26 hotels and other accommodations in Mahabalipuram city centre to choose from. We recommend Hotel Mamallaa Heritage as the best hotel with shuttle service, concierge service, a business centre, set 0.3 km from the city centre. Vinodhara Guest House, Daphne Hotel, Hotel Mahabs are also suitable for your pleasant stay. To see more central hotels click here.
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Sri Murugan Beach Paradise Hotel
From 15$
Located nearly 5 minutes' walk from Mamallapuram Beach, the comfortable 3-star Sri Murugan Beach Paradise Hotel Mahabalipuram has a sunbathing terrace. Featuring a shopping area and a storage room, this Mahabalipuram hotel is within easy reach of the Fisherman Colony.
The hotel has a beachfront setting just 1.5 km from the Mahabalipuram Shore Beach Temple, while natural sights like the historic Hindu temple "Tiger Cave" are 4.2 km away. Thirukadalmallai is not far from the Murugan Mahabalipuram and Chennai International airport is 60 km away. Staying at the accommodation, guests get perfect access to Mumu Surf School - an educational site located only a 10-minute walk away. Also, Mahabalipuram bus station is 750 m from the hotel.
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Daphne Hotel
From 8$
Offering a luggage room and a restaurant, Daphne Hotel Mahabalipuram lies in the Mahabalipuram Beach district, only 350 metres from the Open-Air Museum and 18 minutes' walk from the Mahabalipuram Shore Beach Temple. Offering bicycle usage, the hotel is a stone's throw from Thirukadalmallai.
Located 46 km from Velachery railway station, this 3-star hotel stands within 5 minutes' walk of the Shore Temple. The own beach is within 300 metres of the Daphne. The property allows you to enjoy such natural sights as Temple pond 1.1 km away. There is the historic Pancha Rathas Temples a 17-minute walk away, while Mahabalipuram bus station is in proximity to this hotel. For those travelling from afar, Chennai International airport is 58 minutes' drive away.
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Vinodhara Guest House
From 10$
Offering a treatment room and a foot bath, the 3-star smoke-free Vinodhara Guest House Mahabalipuram is nestled around a 5-minute walk from the Mahishasura Rock and 800 m from Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram. The comfortable guest house offers Wi-Fi in public areas and has currency exchange and a tour desk.
The hotel in the Mahabalipuram Beach district of Mahabalipuram, a short way from the historic Pancha Rathas Temples. India Seashell Museum is a mere 1.5 km from the Vinodhara Mahabalipuram, while Mandapam bus stop is a mere 600 metres away. Visit Perumal Tank, about a 5-minute ride from this accommodation, and feel complete harmony with the nature of India. Guests can reach the structural Shore Temple, which is merely 250 metres away. Chennai International airport is 60 km from Vinodhara Guest House and Velachery train station is 46 km away.
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Silver Moon Guest House
From 10$
Featuring currency exchange and a tour desk, Silver Moon Guest House Mahabalipuram sits just a 5-minute walk from the Shore Temple. This guest house also includes a car park.
Notable for its location within a few blocks of the massive Krishna's Butterball Boulder in the Mahabalipuram Beach district, the 3-star hotel provides access to Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram, which is 0.8 km away. From the Silver Moon it will take 18 minutes to walk to India Seashell Museum. This property allows you to enjoy such natural sights as Perumal Tank 750 metres away. The nearby landmarks of Mahabalipuram include Thirukadalmallai, located 10 minutes' walk away. Mandapam bus stop is within a 600-metre distance of the hotel and 46 km from is enough to get to Velachery train station.
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Super Collection O Mahabalipuram Hotel
From 17$
The 3-star Super Collection O Mahabalipuram Hotel, located in the Mahabalipuram Beach district of Mahabalipuram, nearly a 20-minute walk from Madras Crocodile Bank, offers cars for rent. Boasting a location in the vicinity of the 250 ton massive stone Krishna's Butterball Boulder, the hotel features 30 rooms as well as a restaurant.
You'll need 58-minute drive to Chennai International airport. The Super Collection O Mahabalipuram is 250 metres from Mamallapuram Beach and a mere 1.3 km from the structural Shore Temple. The historic Pancha Rathas Temples is around 25 minutes' walk away, while Velachery is situated approximately 90 minutes by car from this Mahabalipuram hotel. Mandapam bus stop, offering a direct link to the city attractions and main places, is in proximity to the property.
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Thiru Pavilion Retreat
From 15$
Guests of Thiru Pavilion Retreat Mahabalipuram hotel can enjoy access to the historic Pancha Rathas Temples, located about 20 minutes' walk away. Just 0.7 km from the 250 ton massive stone Krishna's Butterball Boulder, the hotel with 20 rooms features a lift and a tour desk.
This 3-star hotel is situated in the Mahabalipuram Beach district, just around the corner from the seafood restaurant Searock Restaurant. The Mahishasura Rock is not far from the Thiru Pavilion, while Mandapam bus stop is approximately 600 metres away. Sri Durga lies merely a 5-minute walk from the property. This hotel is also 46 km from Velachery train station, and 58 minutes' driving distance from Chennai International airport.
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Hotel Mahabs
From 30$
Featuring car rentals, as well as Wi-Fi in public areas, the 3-star Hotel Mahabs Mahabalipuram is just 550 m from the Mamallapuram Light House. The hotel lies a short way from the historic Pancha Rathas Temples, and offers a French restaurant and a swimming pool onsite.
This Mahabalipuram hotel is located in the Mahabalipuram Beach district of Mahabalipuram, about a 5-minute walk from the intricately carved stone Descent Of The Ganges Sculpture. Madras Crocodile Bank is in close proximity to the Mahabs, while Mandapam bus stop is approximately 500 metres away. Visit Perumal Tank, 0.9 km from the property, and feel complete harmony with the nature of India. The area also gives access to the 250 ton massive stone Krishna's Butterball Boulder, situated nearly 10 minutes' walk away. The Mahabs Mahabalipuram is a 57-minute drive from Chennai International airport, and 46 km from Velachery train station.
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Siva Guest House
From 20$
Situated approximately 10 minutes' walk from the 250 ton massive stone Krishna's Butterball Boulder, the 3-star Siva Guest House Mahabalipuram features Wi-Fi throughout the property and complimentary private parking on site. This Mahabalipuram hotel, located a few steps from the towered Shore Temple, is also at a proximity to the Open-Air Museum.
The guest house lies in the Mahabalipuram Beach district of Mahabalipuram, a mere 0.8 km from Madras Crocodile Bank. A beautiful beach is about a 5-minute walk away. Visit Perumal Tank, 750 metres from the Siva Guest House Mahabalipuram, and feel complete harmony with the nature of India. India Seashell Museum is just 1.5 km away, and Velachery is situated around 90 minutes' drive from the property. Mandapam bus stop is also a short way from the hotel.
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Super Hotel O Ecr Stays Near Nemmeli Beach Formerly Gvs Homes
From 64$
Super Hotel O Ecr Stays Near Nemmeli Beach Formerly Gvs Homes Mahabalipuram features 30 rooms and lies 14 minutes' walk from the Best Beach Resort. This resort also includes parking.
The 3-star hotel is located within a 400-metre distance of the Standby Resorts, 35 km from Velachery train station. Guests can quickly get to the Meenakshi Beach House, which is 25 minutes' walk away. The Super is within 7 km of the same-era rock-cut Shiva shrine "Tiger Cave". Sulerikadu bus stop lies about 700 metres away.
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Marutham Village Resort
From 74$
Positioned 4.6 km from the 250 ton massive stone Krishna's Butterball Boulder and around 10 minutes' drive from Mamallapuram Light House Lighthouse, the comfortable Marutham Village Resort Mahabalipuram provides a banquet hall for a variety of uses. The resort features 13 rooms and such amenities as a restaurant.
Located 4.1 km from Madras Crocodile Bank, this Mahabalipuram hotel is also 46 km from Velachery railway station. The Marutham Village Resort is 5 km away from the centre of Mahabalipuram. For those travelling from afar, Chennai International airport is 57 minutes' drive away.
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Featuring currency exchange and a lift, the 3-star Hotel Mamallaa Heritage Mahabalipuram is nestled in Mahabalipuram, just 0.6 km from Mamallapuram Light House Lighthouse. Boasting an outdoor swimming pool along with an Indian restaurant, the hotel is located in proximity to the enormous Krishna's Butterball Boulder.
This smoke-free hotel is situated in the Mahabalipuram Beach district, 400 m from the restaurant Samovar. India Seashell Museum is right near the Mamallaa, while Mandapam bus stop is around 10 minutes' walk away. The property allows you to enjoy such natural sights as Temple pond 150 metres away. This hotel is located 15 minutes by car from the Mahabalipuram Shore Beach Temple. The accommodation is near Velachery train station, 46 km away.
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Blue Moon Guest House
From 24$
Located merely 1.8 km from the Madras Crocodile Bank Trust and Centre for Herpetology, the beachfront Blue Moon Guest House Mahabalipuram is about 5 minutes' walk from Mumu Surf School. The 3-star hotel provides guests with Wi-Fi in public areas.
The resort is in close proximity to the towered Shore Temple in the Mahabalipuram Beach district of Mahabalipuram. The Blue Moon Mahabalipuram gives access to Mamallapuram Light House Lighthouse, which is only 12 minutes' walk away. Visit Temple pond, 1.1 km from the property, and feel complete harmony with the nature of India. This Mahabalipuram hotel is situated within a few blocks of the historic Pancha Rathas Temples, while Mahabalipuram bus station lies approximately 5 minutes away by car. Velachery train station is 46 km from the Blue Moon and Chennai International airport is a 58-minute drive away.
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Coral Mahabs Hotel
From 212$
The 5-star Coral Mahabs Hotel Mahabalipuram is located in Mahabalipuram, only 400 metres from the Meenakshi Beach House, and offers a swimming pool.
Located around a 10-minute drive from the rock cut temple "Tiger Cave", this Mahabalipuram hotel is also 36 km from Velachery railway station. You can catch the bus at Nemmili Saibaba bus stop, just around the corner from hotel.
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Coco Mahab'S Hotel
From 10$
The 5-star Coco Mahab'S Hotel Mahabalipuram has 17 rooms and is located merely 13 minutes' walk from the Best Beach Resort. The hotel also provides guests with a safety deposit box and 24-hour security.
You'll need 46-minute drive to Chennai International airport. Crocodile Bank is 2.9 km from this hotel in Mahabalipuram. The rock cut temple "Tiger Cave" is around 10 minutes' drive away, and Velachery is situated a 70-minute drive from the Coco Mahab'S Mahabalipuram. The nearest bus stop is Nemmili Saibaba, located a mere 250 metres away.
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Anand Beach Guesthouse By Moonrocks
From 21$
Offering a restaurant, Anand Beach Guesthouse By Moonrocks Mahabalipuram lies in the Mahabalipuram Beach district of Mahabalipuram, merely 1.4 km from Madras Crocodile Bank and only 14 minutes' walk from the ancient Mahishamardini Rock Cut Mandapa Cave Temple. Guests are provided with a 24-hour front desk and wake-up service at this Mahabalipuram hotel.
The hotel is located about 200 metres from the Fisherman Colony, 46 km from Velachery train station. The gigantic granite Krishna's Butterball Boulder is also just an 8-minute walk away. There is Mamallapuram Light House Lighthouse a mere 1 km away, while Mahabalipuram bus station is not far from the Anand Mahabalipuram. For those travelling from afar, Chennai International airport is 58 minutes' drive away.
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Four Points By Sheraton Mahabalipuram Resort & Convention Center
From 85$
The stylish Four Points By Sheraton Mahabalipuram Resort & Convention Center is about 25 minutes' walk from Madras Crocodile Bank and offers ticket service, as well as cars for rent. Located approximately 2 km from the Madras Crocodile Bank Trust and Centre for Herpetology, this 4-star smoke-free resort offers views of the garden and 2 outdoor swimming pools.
Nestled in a historic part of Mahabalipuram, the hotel is spread out among restaurants and bars. The Descent of the Ganges is around 10 minutes by car from the Four Points Mahabalipuram Mahabalipuram, and Chennai International airport is 60 km away. The property is 45 km from Velachery train station.
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Meya Beach Walk Hotel
From 39$
Located approximately a 10-minute drive from the two-towered Shore Temple, the 2-star Meya Beach Walk Hotel Mahabalipuram features currency exchange and a tour desk. Located 65 km from Chennai International airport, this Mahabalipuram hotel features car hire service and car rentals for guests to take advantage of.
The hotel is nestled in the Mahabalipuram Beach district, 43 km from Velachery train station. The Meya Beach Walk Mahabalipuram is also nearly a 5-minute ride from the private beach. The accommodation is situated 3.7 km from India Seashell Museum.
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Squirrel Nest Guest House
From 21$
Nestled in the Mahabalipuram Beach district of Mahabalipuram, the 3-star Squirrel Nest Guest House Mahabalipuram is nearly a 20-minute walk from the Madras Crocodile Bank Trust and Centre for Herpetology. Located within a few blocks of the intricately carved stone Descent Of The Ganges Sculpture, guest house features 7 rooms with views of the garden.
The structural Shore Temple is 300 metres away, while Velachery train station is 46 km from this Mahabalipuram hotel. The Squirrel Nest provides easy access to the Open-Air Museum, which is about a 5-minute walk away. Visit Perumal Tank, 750 metres from the property, and feel complete harmony with the nature of India. This hotel is located steps away from the Mahishasura Rock. The accommodation is within 10 minutes' walk of Mandapam bus stop.
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Hangout Beach Stay
From 14$
Nestled in the Mahabalipuram Beach district of Mahabalipuram, the 3-star Hangout Beach Stay Mahabalipuram hotel is merely 13 minutes' walk from Thirukadalmallai. Guests can discover a serene oasis in the guest house's garden, where a balcony await.
This Mahabalipuram hotel is located 250 metres from Mumu Surf School, 46 km from Velachery train station. Mamallapuram Beach is a short way from the Hangout Mahabalipuram, while Mandapam bus stop is approximately a 10-minute walk away. The historic Pancha Rathas Temples lies a mere 1.8 km from the property. For those travelling from afar, Chennai International airport is 58 minutes' drive away.
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Hotel Kalos
From 23$
Situated nearly a 10-minute stroll from Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram, the 3-star Hotel Kalos Mahabalipuram includes a luggage room. This Mahabalipuram hotel, located only a few steps from the 250 ton massive stone Krishna's Butterball Boulder, is also at a proximity to Mumu Surf School.
You'll need 58-minute drive to Chennai International airport. Be sure to visit the Madras Crocodile Bank Trust and Centre for Herpetology only 1.8 km from the Kalos Mahabalipuram. The historic Pancha Rathas Temples is around 20 minutes on foot from the hotel, while Velachery is situated approximately a 90-minute ride away. Also, there is Mahabalipuram bus station within reach of the accommodation.
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Arun Cottages
From 11$
Arun Cottages Mahabalipuram hotel, located in the Mahabalipuram Beach district, a 5-minute walk from the Fisherman Colony, offers bicycles for rent. Offering bike loans, this guest house is fairly close to Mamallapuram Beach.
The 3-star hotel is nestled 1.1 km from Temple pond. Guests can visit the Shore Temple situated a 16-minute walk away. The Arun Cottages is also within reach of the same-era rock-cut Shiva shrine "Tiger Cave" and Mahabalipuram bus station is 750 metres away. This property is 58 minutes' drive from Chennai International airport and 90 minutes' drive from Velachery train station.
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Little Island Bed & Breakfast
From 13$
Little Island Bed & Breakfast Mahabalipuram is a great place to stay in the Mahabalipuram Beach district, a 14-minute walk from Mamallapuram Light House Lighthouse. Situated not far from the 250 ton massive stone Krishna's Butterball Boulder, this hotel features an Asian restaurant serving French cuisine.
The 3-star bed & breakfast is located within 200 metres of the Fisherman Colony, while the Madras Crocodile Bank Trust and Centre for Herpetology is 1.8 km away. The Little Island Bed & Breakfast also gives access to Sri Durga, which is a 5-minute walk away. This property allows you to enjoy such natural sights as Perumal Tank 750 metres away. Mandapam bus stop is a 10-minute stroll from the beachfront hotel and 46 km from is enough to get to Velachery train station.
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Vista Green Resort
Featuring Wi-Fi throughout the property, Vista Green Resort Mahabalipuram is 4.9 km from the Sun Land Beach Resort. Located a 10-minute ride from the historic Hindu temple "Tiger Cave", the hotel offers views of the pool and a swimming pool.
Located 2.6 km from the Best Beach Resort, this 5-star hotel is also 38 km from Velachery railway station. The Vista Green Resort is in the vicinity of Krishnan Colony bus station.
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Hotel Bay Treasure
From 36$
The 3-star Hotel Bay Treasure Mahabalipuram is nestled about a 5-minute stroll from the Mahabalipuram Shore Beach Temple and features an indoor pool. This Mahabalipuram hotel offers 27 rooms and amenities such as a restaurant.
Situated 2.7 km from India Seashell Museum, the hotel is 2.1 km from the towered Shore Temple. The same-era rock-cut Shiva shrine "Tiger Cave" is also located nearly a 10-minute ride from the Bay Treasure Mahabalipuram. Velachery railway station is 44 km away, while Chennai International airport is 60 km from the accommodation.
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Tree Shadow Home Stay
From 17$
Located merely 1.8 km from the Madras Crocodile Bank Trust and Centre for Herpetology, the 3-star Tree Shadow Home Stay Mahabalipuram hotel is around 5 minutes' walk from Mumu Surf School.
This Mahabalipuram guest house in the Mahabalipuram Beach district of Mahabalipuram, approximately 20 minutes on foot from the historic Pancha Rathas Temples. Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram is in the vicinity of the hotel, while Chennai International airport is 60 km from it. 750 metres from the Tree Shadow Mahabalipuram there is the enormous Krishna's Butterball Boulder. The nearest bus stop is Mandapam, located a mere 10 minutes' walk away, and Velachery train station is 46 km away.
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Siva Residency Hotel
From 13$
Siva Residency Hotel Mahabalipuram is a mere 6 minutes' walk from the Mahabalipuram Shore Beach Temple and offers currency exchange and a lift. Located 3.2 km from the same-era rock-cut Shiva shrine "Tiger Cave", the guest house features a safety deposit box and 24-hour security service.
This Mahabalipuram hotel in the Mahabalipuram Beach district of Mahabalipuram, around 10 minutes' drive from the historic Pancha Rathas Temples. Thirukadalmallai is within a 2-km distance of the Siva Residency Mahabalipuram and Chennai International airport is 60 km away. The accommodation is within 10 minutes' walk of Mammallapuram Byepass bus stop and 80 minutes by car from Velachery train station in Mahabalipuram.
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Breezy Bliss Hotel
From 20$
The 5-star Breezy Bliss Hotel Mahabalipuram is located in Mahabalipuram, nearly a 25-minute walk from the Meenakshi Beach House, and offers an indoor swimming pool. The hotel is 4.2 km from the Madras Crocodile Bank Trust and Centre for Herpetology and provides guests with a hammam and a hot spring public bath.
You'll need 46-minute drive to Chennai International airport. The Standby Resorts is in the vicinity of Breezy Bliss Mahabalipuram, while Sulerikadu bus stop is around 10 minutes' walk away. The nearest train station, Velachery, is 35 km away.
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Royal Retreat Hotel
The 5-star Royal Retreat Hotel Mahabalipuram offers quick access to the Meenakshi Beach House, situated about a 5-minute walk away. The hotel also provides guests with a safe deposit box and 24-hour security service.
This Mahabalipuram hotel is located 4.9 km from the historic Hindu temple "Tiger Cave" and View point is 3.4 km away. Nemmili Saibaba bus stop is just around the corner from Royal Retreat Mahabalipuram.
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Super Hotel O Mahabalipuram Formerly The Posh Palace
The 2-star Super Hotel O Mahabalipuram Formerly The Posh Palace gives quick access to the Fisherman Colony, which is situated about a 5-minute walk away.
The Mahabalipuram Shore Beach Temple is a mere 1.4 km from this hotel, while the towered Shore Temple is located merely 1.1 km away. The enormous Krishna's Butterball Boulder is also 500 metres away. Super Hotel O Mahabalipuram Formerly The Posh Palace lies 19 minutes' walk from the Pancha Rathas. Mandapam bus stop, offering a direct link to the city attractions and main places, is in proximity to this Mahabalipuram hotel.
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Sks Residency Hotel
From 40$
The 2-star Sks Residency Hotel Mahabalipuram provides proximity to the rock cut temple "Tiger Cave", which is situated 3.2 km away. The hotel provides a safety deposit box and 24-hour security to ensure guests' safety.
Located around 10 minutes by car from Madras Crocodile Bank, this Mahabalipuram hotel is also an 80-minute drive from Velachery railway station. The centre of Mahabalipuram is reachable in 10 minutes' walk. The Sks Residency is 2.3 km from the massive Krishna's Butterball Boulder. The nearest bus stop is Mammallapuram Byepass nearly 10 minutes' walk away.
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Seashore Garden Resort
Seashore Garden Resort Mahabalipuram provides proximity to the Descent of the Ganges, which is located only 0.9 km away. This Mahabalipuram hotel features 10 rooms and comforts such as a restaurant.
The hotel offers a place to stay in the Mahabalipuram Beach district, nearly 5 minutes on foot from Mamallapuram Beach. A short way from the accommodation guests will find the Mahabalipuram Shore Beach Temple. The Seashore Mahabalipuram is situated just 1.7 km from Madras Crocodile Bank, while Mahabalipuram bus station lies 750 metres away. This Mahabalipuram hotel is approximately a 90-minute drive from Velachery train station.