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InterContinental Chennai Mahabalipuram Resort by IHG

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Located close to Madras Crocodile Bank Trust, InterContinental Chennai Mahabalipuram Resort by IHG provides a beach bar, a terrace and a garden. With a private beach, free beach cabanas and sunloungers, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Indulge in aromatherapy, Ayurvedic treatments and a deep-tissue massage at the on-site spa. At the 3 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and international cuisine. The health club offers yoga classes and fitness classes; other things to do include beach yoga, basketball and beach volleyball. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 25+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities, such as a playground and a hair salon.

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8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

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  • Garden view
  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
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Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Club lounge access

  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
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  • 43 sq m
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  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Suite, 1 Single Bed (Rathi, Plunge Pool)

  • 71 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed
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Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

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  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Located in Semencheri, a neighbourhood in Tirupporur, InterContinental Chennai Mahabalipuram Resort by IHG is in the suburbs and on a private beach. Descent Of The Ganges and New Lighthouse are notable landmarks and Madras Crocodile Bank Trust is a popular local attraction. Shore Temple is another place to visit that comes recommended. Looking to get your feet wet? Windsurfing and fishing adventures can be found near the property. Visit our Tirupporur travel guide
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No. 212 East Coast Road, Nemelli Village, Tirupporur, Tamil Nadu, 603104

What's nearby

  • A crocodile enclosure with a water feature and surrounding rocks.
    Madras Crocodile Bank Trust
    12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • A temple with a tiered tower and a surrounding courtyard with stone sculptures.
    Shore Temple
    19 min drive - 18.5 km
  • A sandstone temple complex with intricate carvings and domed structures.
    Mamallapuram Beach
    19 min drive - 18.5 km
  • Crocodile Bank
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Muttukadu Boat House
    9 min drive - 11.3 km

Getting around

  • Chennai Taramani Station
    29 min drive
  • Chennai International Airport (MAA)
    83 min drive

Restaurants

  • California Burrito
    11 min drive
  • Shell
    13 min drive
  • Madurai Muniyandi Vilas
    11 min drive
  • The Reef
    14 min walk
  • mumbai cafe
    12 min drive

About this property

InterContinental Chennai Mahabalipuram Resort by IHG

  • Luxury family-friendly hotel renovated in 2026 and located near Madras Crocodile Bank Trust
  • You can look forward to a beach bar, a terrace and a garden at InterContinental Chennai Mahabalipuram Resort by IHG. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a private beach, free beach cabanas and sunloungers. Indulge in aromatherapy, Ayurvedic treatments and a deep-tissue massage at the on-site spa. At the 3 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and international cuisine. The health club offers yoga classes and fitness classes; other things to do include beach yoga, basketball and beach volleyball. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 25+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities, such as a playground and a hair salon.
  • You'll also enjoy perks such as:
    • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
    • Free self-parking and valet parking
    • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and babysitting (surcharge)
    • An outdoor pickleball court, a front desk safe and a banquet hall
  • Room features
  • All 110 individually furnished rooms offer comforts, such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as perks, such as pillow menus and laptop-compatible safes.
  • Other amenities include:
    • Childcare services and free infant beds
    • LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
    • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and eco-friendly toiletries
    • 65-inch TVs with streaming services and digital channels
    • Wardrobes/cupboards, separate sitting areas and electric kettles

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • 24-hour train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station shuttle on request
  • Bus station shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured, covered self parking on site
  • Free secured, covered valet parking on site
  • Limited on-site valet and self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: INR 1,250 for adults and INR 625 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 3 restaurants
  • A beach bar
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Gatsby Lounge
  • KoKoMMo Tiki Shack
  • Melting Pot
  • Tao of Peng
  • Viora Sky Lounge

Things to do

  • Basketball
  • Beach volleyball
  • Beach yoga
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness classes
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Outdoor pickleball court
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • In-room babysitting
  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 4 meeting rooms
  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (7,533 square foot of space)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Free beach cabanas
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • On the bay
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 7 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bus station shuttle
  • Accessible train station shuttle
  • Lift
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2015
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Locally sourced food prioritised
  • Renovated entire property - May 2026
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Day bed
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Pillow menu
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 65-inch TV with digital channels
  • IPod dock
  • MP3 dock
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Free minibar (limited items)

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Ceiling fan
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the bus station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests driving to the property should contact this property in advance (e.g. directions)
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from 5 June 2026 to 31 August 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • One of the dining venues

Guests will have access to the following alternative facilities during the renovation:

  • Outdoor pool
  • Recreational facilities

During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimise noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Children aged 5 and younger eat free breakfast
Rollaway/extra beds are available for INR 3917.0 per day.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately INR 1250 for adults and from INR 625 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: INR 5500 per vehicle (one way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: INR 3917.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Construction is underway at a neighbouring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work
Parking height restrictions apply
Guests under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 12 years old are only allowed with adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Frequently asked questions

Does InterContinental Chennai Mahabalipuram Resort by IHG have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

Is InterContinental Chennai Mahabalipuram Resort by IHG pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at InterContinental Chennai Mahabalipuram Resort by IHG?

Self-parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at InterContinental Chennai Mahabalipuram Resort by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at InterContinental Chennai Mahabalipuram Resort by IHG?

Checkout is at noon.

Does InterContinental Chennai Mahabalipuram Resort by IHG provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of INR 5500 per vehicle applies.

Where is InterContinental Chennai Mahabalipuram Resort by IHG located?

Located in Semencheri, this beachfront hotel is in the historical district, 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Madras Crocodile Bank Trust, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Descent Of The Ganges and Shore Temple. New Lighthouse is 9.1 mi (14.6 km) away.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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