Mahabalipuram Beach Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A temple with multiple tiers and a central spire, surrounded by stone pillars and a sandy ground.
A temple with multiple tiers and a large central tower, surrounded by a sandy area with scattered ruins.
An ancient temple complex with tiered towers and a central courtyard.
A sandstone temple with intricate carvings, a large elephant statue, and a child in the background.
A temple with intricate carvings and large stone lion statues.

Stay near popular Mahabalipuram Beach attractions

A sandstone temple complex with intricate carvings and domed structures.

Mamallapuram Beach

8.4/10 (49 reviews)
Enjoy the atmosphere of Mahabalipuram's central beach, which is alive with historic temples, stone carving stalls and a thriving backpacker scene.
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Activities

Day Trip to Mahabalipuram

Day Trip to Mahabalipuram (Curated Private Sightseeing Experience)

NZ$217
per traveller
Day Trip to Mahabalipuram (Curated Private Sightseeing Experience)
Village Tour around Mahabalipuram

Village Tour around Mahabalipuram

NZ$114
per adult
Village Tour around Mahabalipuram
Mahabalipuram: Tuk-Tuk Tour with Hotel Pickup

Mahabalipuram: Tuk-Tuk Tour with Hotel Pickup

NZ$16
per adult
Mahabalipuram: Tuk-Tuk Tour with Hotel Pickup
Mahabalipuram walking tour by certified travel company

Mahabalipuram walking tour by certified travel company

NZ$99
per adult
Mahabalipuram walking tour by certified travel company
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

NZ$240
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Mahabalipuram Private tour from Chennai by car with guide and lunch by Wonder
Heritage Tour to Mahabalipuram

Heritage Tour to Mahabalipuram

NZ$126
per adult
Heritage Tour to Mahabalipuram
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Our pick of the best Mahabalipuram Beach Hotel Deals

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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$208 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
NZ$208
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Tirukalukundram. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Tiger Cave and Mamallapuram Beach are located ...
Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels, Kences Palm Beach, Mamallapuram
Chariot Beach Resort

Chariot Beach Resort

4 out of 5
Five Rathas Road Tirukalukundram Tamil Nadu
The price is NZ$157 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
NZ$157
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Tirukalukundram. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Five Rathas and Pancha Pandava Rathas are ...
7/10 Good! (126 reviews)
"Property was good but not well maintained. Lots of dust and insects. Swimming pool was not cleaned. Service was good, but very less number of people. not properly managed. No lift. Rooms were good, but towels were not new. restroom tiles were broken. room beds and tv all are old."

Reviewed on 12 July 2026

Chariot Beach Resort
KALOS HOTEL

KALOS HOTEL

3 out of 5
21, Kovalam Salai, Fisherman Colony Tirukalukundram Tamil Nadu
The price is NZ$22 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
NZ$22
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Tirukalukundram. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Pancha Pandava Cave and Mumu Surf Shop are ...
7.6/10 Good! (10 reviews)
"Thanks for Stay, would recommend. Close to everything"

Reviewed on 14 July 2026

KALOS HOTEL
Mamalla Beach Resort

Mamalla Beach Resort

3 out of 5
108, Kovalam Road Tirukalukundram Tamil Nadu
The price is NZ$86 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
NZ$86
6 Sept - 7 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Tirukalukundram. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a private beach. Popular attractions Mamallapuram Beach and Tiger Cave are located ...
Mamalla Beach Resort
Sea Breeze Beach Resort

Sea Breeze Beach Resort

3 out of 5
Oothavadai Cross Street Mahabalipuram Tamil Nadu
The price is NZ$89 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
NZ$89
6 Sept - 7 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this resort in Tirukalukundram. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Mumu Surf Shop and Mahishasuramardini Cave ...
Sea Breeze Beach Resort
Golden Sun Beach Resort

Golden Sun Beach Resort

4 out of 5
No 59 Kovalam Rd Tirukalukundram TN
The price is NZ$95 per night from 4 Sept to 5 Sept
NZ$95
4 Sept - 5 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Tirukalukundram. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Tiger Cave and Mamallapuram Beach ...
4.8/10 (15 reviews)
Captain's Review
"Initially it was not comfortable. But subsequently after talking to the staff, some improvements were done and thereafter it was comfortable."

Reviewed on 12 June 2025

Golden Sun Beach Resort
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Our guide on where to stay in Mahabalipuram Beach

Find the best Mahabalipuram Beach areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Mahabalipuram Beach
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A temple with intricate architecture and a signboard.

T Nagar

Travellers come to T Nagar for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Pondy Bazaar and Thirumalai Thirupathi Devasthanam Temple while you're in town.

A herd of deer with antlers in a grassy field.

Guindy

Unique features of Guindy include the shopping and spas. Make a stop by Phoenix Market City or Guindy Race Course while you're exploring the area.

A historical building with a dome and columns, viewed through a circular frame.
Photo by Mike Belson
Open Photo by Mike Belson

Nungambakkam

You'll enjoy the cafes and monuments in Nungambakkam. You might want to make time for a stop at SDAT Tennis Stadium or Valluvar Kottam.

A temple with intricate carvings and multiple domes.

Mylapore Tiruvallikk

Unique features of Mylapore Tiruvallikk include the spas and coffee shops. Make a stop by Edward Elliot's Beach or Chennai Citi Center Mall while you're exploring the area.

A monument with two large white arches, a golden statue, and a plaque in a park with trees and buildings in the background.

Central Chennai

The churches and monuments are just a few things visitors like about Central Chennai. Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium and Fort St. George are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Washermanpet Metro Station or Mannadi Metro Station to get around the larger area.

Mahabalipuram Beach Travel Guide

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