Mahabalipuram Beach Travel Guide

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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$219
per traveller
Day Trip to Mahabalipuram (Curated Private Sightseeing Experience)
Village Tour around Mahabalipuram

Village Tour around Mahabalipuram

NZ$115
per adult
Village Tour around Mahabalipuram
Day Trip to Mahabalipuram

Day Trip to Mahabalipuram (Curated Private Sightseeing Experience)

NZ$222
per traveller
Day Trip to Mahabalipuram (Curated Private Sightseeing Experience)
Mahabalipuram walking tour by certified travel company

Mahabalipuram walking tour by certified travel company

NZ$100
per adult
Mahabalipuram walking tour by certified travel company
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
Heritage Tour to Mahabalipuram

Heritage Tour to Mahabalipuram

NZ$128
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
The price is NZ$218 per night from 7 Oct to 8 Oct
NZ$218
7 Oct - 8 Oct
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 ...
8/10 Very good! (77 reviews)
"Wonderful stay and Food is extremely good"

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2026

Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels, Kences Palm Beach, Mamallapuram
KALOS HOTEL

KALOS HOTEL

3 out of 5
21, Kovalam Salai, Fisherman Colony Tirukalukundram Tamil Nadu
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

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KALOS HOTEL
Mamalla Beach Resort

Mamalla Beach Resort

3 out of 5
108, Kovalam Road Tirukalukundram Tamil Nadu
Fully refundable
The price is NZ$82 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
NZ$82
27 Oct - 28 Oct
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
Chariot Beach Resort

Chariot Beach Resort

4 out of 5
Five Rathas Road Tirukalukundram Tamil Nadu
The price is NZ$248 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
NZ$248
6 Oct - 7 Oct
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)
"Nice location, maintained & polite staff! All good for this property! ...and good food too!!"

Reviewed on 28 Aug 2026

Chariot Beach Resort
Golden Sun Beach Resort

Golden Sun Beach Resort

4 out of 5
No 59 Kovalam Rd Tirukalukundram TN
The price is NZ$173 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
NZ$173
6 Oct - 7 Oct
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
Ideal Beach Resort

Ideal Beach Resort

3 out of 5
East Coast Road, Devangri Village Tirukalukundram Tamil Nadu
The price is NZ$208 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
NZ$208
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Tirukalukundram. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and private pools. Popular attractions Tiger Cave and Mamallapuram Beach are located ...
8.4/10 Very good! (32 reviews)
"The private beach is an excellent place to chill. Very good food and service all round. Spacious rooms."

Reviewed on 29 Feb 2020

Ideal Beach Resort
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Our guide on where to stay in 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 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 Madras High Court are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Nehru Park Station or Kilpauk Station to get around the larger area.

A kudu antelope in a forested area with leaf-covered ground and trees.

Guindy

Noted for its shopping and spas, there's plenty to explore in Guindy. Top attractions like Phoenix Market City and Raj Bhavan are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Little Mount Station or Ekkattuthangal Station to see more of the city.

A church interior with wooden pews, a marble floor, and stained glass windows.

Nungambakkam

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

A red brick building with a clock tower and a sign reading "Puratchi Thalavara Dr. M.G.R. Ramachandran Central Railway Station".

Chromepet

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Chromepet and surrounding area, you can visit Super Saravana Stores - Chrompet and Pallikaranai Marsh Reserve Forest.

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