Mahabalipuram Beach Travel Guide

Chennai

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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Things to do

Day Trip to Mahabalipuram

Day Trip to Mahabalipuram (Curated Private Sightseeing Experience)

Rp2.235.766
per traveller
Day Trip to Mahabalipuram (Curated Private Sightseeing Experience)
Heritage Tour to Mahabalipuram

Heritage Tour to Mahabalipuram

Rp1.309.954
per adult
Heritage Tour to Mahabalipuram
Day Trip to Mahabalipuram

Day Trip to Mahabalipuram (Curated Private Sightseeing Experience)

Rp3.035.164
per traveller
Day Trip to Mahabalipuram (Curated Private Sightseeing Experience)
Mahabalipuram walking tour by certified travel company

Mahabalipuram walking tour by certified travel company

Rp1.018.077
per adult
Mahabalipuram walking tour by certified travel company
Village Tour around Mahabalipuram

Village Tour around Mahabalipuram

Rp1.171.830
per adult
Village Tour around Mahabalipuram
Pondicherry: Mahabalipuram Private Guided Tour with Pickup

Pondicherry: Mahabalipuram Private Guided Tour with Pickup

Rp3.087.749
per adult
Pondicherry: Mahabalipuram Private Guided Tour with Pickup
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Top hotels in Mahabalipuram Beach

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 Rp1.669.392 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
Rp1.669.392
Rp1.969.883 total
6 Sept - 7 Sept
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 Rp1.544.188 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
Rp1.544.188
Rp1.822.142 total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
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! (127 reviews)
"Nice location, maintained & polite staff! All good for this property! ...and good food too!!"

Reviewed on 28 Aug 2026

Chariot Beach Resort
KALOS HOTEL

KALOS HOTEL

3 out of 5
21, Kovalam Salai, Fisherman Colony Tirukalukundram Tamil Nadu
The price is Rp229.875 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
Rp229.875
Rp241.369 total
30 Aug - 31 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 Jul 2026

KALOS HOTEL
Mamalla Beach Resort

Mamalla Beach Resort

3 out of 5
108, Kovalam Road Tirukalukundram Tamil Nadu
The price is Rp804.312 per night from 11 Sept to 12 Sept
Rp804.312
Rp983.088 total
11 Sept - 12 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 Rp939.033 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
Rp939.033
Rp985.985 total
31 Aug - 1 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 Rp953.167 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
Rp953.167
Rp1.000.825 total
2 Sept - 3 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 Jun 2025

Golden Sun Beach Resort
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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 herd of deer with antlers in a grassy field.

Guindy

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

A historical building with a dome and columns, viewed through a circular frame.
Photo by Mike Belson
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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 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 Nehru Park Station or Pachaiyappa's College Station to get around the larger area.

A temple with intricate carvings and multiple domes.

Mylapore Tiruvallikk

Noted for its spas and coffee shops, there's plenty to explore in Mylapore Tiruvallikk. Top attractions like Edward Elliot's Beach and Chennai Citi Center Mall are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Nandanam Station or Teynampet Station to see more of the city.

Mahabalipuram Beach Travel Guide

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