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Chariot Beach Resort

4.0 star property
Days at this resort revolve around the 18-hole golf course and rejuvenating spa treatments, while evenings bring the pleasure of dining under the stars with family

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Travelers find tranquility at Chariot Beach Resort on Mahabalipuram Beach. A daily manager's reception welcomes guests. Enjoy breakfast at two restaurants, an 18-hole golf course, and spa services including manicures and body treatments.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Ocean View Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Sea view

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Family Room | Extra beds

Family Room

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 73 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds
  • Garden view

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Cottage | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Cottage

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 67 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Executive Double Room

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

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Sea View Cottage | Property grounds

Sea View Cottage

Highlights

Yard
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed
Premium bedding
  • 66 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds
  • Beach view

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Sea View Suite

Highlights

Yard
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Sofa bed - single
Separate bedroom
Memory foam bed
  • 123 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Sea view

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About the neighborhood

Located on the waterfront, Chariot Beach Resort is in Mahabalipuram Beach, a neighborhood in Tirukalukundram. Pancha Pandava Rathas and Five Rathas are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Pancha Pandava Cave and Mahishasuramardini Cave. Traveling with kids? Consider Mumu Surf Shop and Madras Crocodile Bank Trust. Visit our Mahabalipuram travel guide
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603104, Tamil Nadu, Tirukalukundram, Five Rathas Road, Behind Five Rathas Monuments

What's nearby

  • Pancha Pandava Rathas featuring heritage elements as well as a large group of people
    Pancha Pandava Rathas
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Must visit if your traveling nearby, The Shore Temple (built in 700–728 AD) is so named because it overlooks the shore of the Bay of Bengal. It is a structural temple, built with blocks of granite, dating from the 8th century AD. It was built on a promontory sticking out into the Bay of Bengal at Mahabalipuram, a village south of Chennai in the state of Tamil Nadu in India. At the time of its creation, the village was a busy port during the reign of Narasimhavarman II of the Pallava dynasty.As one of the Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram, it has been classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1984.It is one of the oldest structural (versus rock-cut) stone temples of South India. #amitravaliya #colorful #amazing #stoneart #temple #shoretemple #tamilnadu #moments #trip #tbt #awesome #bluesky #beautiful #bestoftheday #clouds #igdaily #instaday #instalike #photooftheday #picoftheday #history #unesco #mahabalipuram #natgeotravel #incridibleindia
    Shore Temple
    3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Pancha Pandava Rathas which includes heritage elements
    Mamallapuram Beach
    3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Descent Of The Ganges
    20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Krishna's Butterball
    2 min drive - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Chennai Thirumani Station
    28 min drive
  • Chennai International Airport (MAA)
    97 min drive

Restaurants

  • A2B Veg Resturant - Ananda Bhavan
    4 min drive
  • Sea Breeze
    4 min drive
  • Maamalla Bhavan Veg Hotel
    3 min drive
  • Santana Beach Restaurant
    4 min drive
  • Marmoris
    5 min drive

About this property

Chariot Beach Resort

Upscale family-friendly resort located in Mahabalipuram Beach
At Chariot Beach Resort, you can look forward to a golf course, a free daily manager's reception, and a garden. Get out on the links at this resort and enjoy amenities such as golf lessons and golf caddies. Treat yourself to spa services, such as reflexology, a body wrap, or a facial. Be sure to enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the two on-site restaurants. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities like basketball and volleyball. In addition to an arcade/game room and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with free cabanas, sun loungers, and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), an outdoor tennis court, and RV/bus/truck parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), a free beach club on site, and express check-out
Room features
All 70 rooms have comforts such as 24-hour room service and fireplaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like premium bedding and air conditioning.
Extra amenities include:
  • Changing tables and childcare services
  • Egyptian cotton sheets, memory foam beds, and down comforters
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
  • TVs with satellite channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping, and electrical adapters/chargers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: INR 600 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free daily manager's reception

Restaurants on site

  • Kapi

Things to do

  • 18-hole golf course
  • Arcade/game room
  • Basketball
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Free beach club
  • Free children's club
  • Golf caddies
  • Golf carts
  • Golf lessons
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Ropes course
  • TV in common areas
  • Volleyball

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Changing table
  • Children's games
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lifeguards on site
  • Outdoor pool
  • Stroller

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

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

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Business center
  • Conference center

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Direct access to a private beach
  • Free pool cabanas
  • Garden
  • On the bay
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Spa

  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Reflexology

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 floor
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2010
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Lifeguards
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Fireplace
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: noon
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
To register at this property, guests who are Indian citizens must provide a valid photo identity card issued by the Government of India; travelers who are not citizens of India must present a valid passport and visa.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of INR 2500 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 5 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for INR 1500 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: INR 7080
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: INR 3540 (up to 9 years old)

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately INR 600 per person
  • Pet fee: INR 2500 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: INR 1500 per night

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Reservations are required for golf tee times, 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

Property is also known as

Beach Chariot
Chariot Beach
Chariot Beach Mahabalipuram
Chariot Beach Resort
Chariot Beach Resort Mahabalipuram
Chariot Resort
Chariot Beach Hotel Mahabalipuram
Fortune Chariot Beach Hotel
Fortune Chariot Beach Mahabalipuram
Chariot Beach Resort Resort
Chariot Beach Resort Tirukalukundram
Chariot Beach Resort Resort Tirukalukundram

Frequently asked questions

Does Chariot Beach Resort have a pool?

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

Is Chariot Beach Resort pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of INR 2500 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Chariot Beach Resort?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: noon. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Chariot Beach Resort?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Chariot Beach Resort provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Chariot Beach Resort located?

Offering direct access to the beach, this Mahabalipuram Beach resort is in the historical district and within a 10-minute walk of Pancha Pandava Rathas and Five Rathas. Mahishamardini Rock Cut Mandapa and New Lighthouse are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

Chariot Beach Resort Reviews

7.0

Good

7.8

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

7.4

Staff & service

7.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 122 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 45 out of 122 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 122 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 122 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 122 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Carolyn

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Like: Location walkable into town and the rock carvings. On a large plot running down to the sea and huge pool. Cottage was spacious with view over golf course to the sea. Staff friendly and helpful. Large comfortable bed. Dislike: Sunbeds need renewing. 2 of stairs into pool broken. Litter not cleared away.No chairs/ sun beds on the beach and unfinished buildings next to the beach. Resort needs some TLC which may have started as lobby area being renovated.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Though the resort is on the beach the waters could be rough but the pool at the resort is absolutely hugh so it was like swimming at a beach. Close to the beach meant one could take quiet walks on the beach. Resort is just near Five Rathas and energetic tourists can walk to most of the sites as traffic is horrendous and grid locked. Amenities are great, rooms modern, clean and comfortable. Breakfast buffet is fantastic. Great choice of menu food day round. Buffet dinner at reasonable cost is fantastic. Staff, especially Kumar at the reception desk, was very helpful and attentive to guests needs. Room service is prompt. Kumar also organised transport for us to get to the airport. All in all wonderful, relaxing experience amongst bustling Mahabalipuram! Lovely quiet gardens to wander around as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Superb place, will visit again

If you want to enjoy a resort with private beach and loads of peace, this is the place to be. It is beautiful and scenic, an old resort but enjoyed every day. The food at the restaurant and hospitality is superb
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

4/10 Poor

BHARANI

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location, food and beach is great. Rooms are bad and need little work.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Priya

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The property was very good, room service has lot of scope for improvement.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Elango

Slow check in Water leak in the bathroom Food so so

4/10 Poor

Madhu

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stayed for four days. On Day 1, we were in room number 317, and the next day, we moved to room 316. The AC was noisy, the TV and intercom were not working, and the floor tiles in room 316 were broken. Additionally, the doors were in bad condition, and we found torn towels.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Salam

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I am not sure if I would rate this hotel 4 stars. The room we got didn’t have a phone, the bathroom not renovated , the towels were dirty. The hotel itself might benefit from an overall new paint & renovation. The value for room wasn’t worth it

2/10 Terrible

SARAVANAN

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
This is my second time stay here, last time it was bad - this time it was worst. I booked it because there was no other hotel that was available in that area. In the night it rained heavily and water was splashing inside the room from through the window. The curtains were broken. The staff were nice but this is hotel is overpriced for what it offers. The staff though nice, did not know clean practices, they were using no gloves when then were preparing food for breakfast in the buffet area. Please do something to Feedback the hotel or rate them as 1 star hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Susann

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Der Pool ist in einem schrecklichen Zustand. Fliesen sind locker oder fehlen. Das Wasser stinkt. Die Stufen zum herauskommen waren am letzten Tag gesperrt, weil sie nicht mehr vorhandenen waren. Die Liegen am Pool sind am auflösen und zerfallen. Bei einer Liege war der Schaumstoff frei, nur mit einer Art grünem dreckigem Bettlaken oder Bezug bezogen, andere Liegen waren am zusammen fallen. Die Umgebung und der Strand waren schön. In der Nähe der Küche scheint die Kläranlage oder die Abwassergrube zu sein. Es hat schrecklich und unerträglich gestunken. Das Essen ist mittelmäßig. 2 Tage zuvor wurde eine neue Menükarte gegeben, wovon nur 2 Exemplare zur Verfügung standen. Das Bestellte wurde zur Häfte nur geliefert, der Chefkoch selbst kannte die neue Menükarte nicht. Das Personal untereinander weiß nicht was der Andere macht. Einer rannte hinter uns her wegen Essen bezahlen, welches schon bezahlt war. Die Unterkunft selbst ist schön. Kissenbezug hatte Löcher, das Bad braucht eine Renovierung, vieles hängt nur noch halb. Die Dusche wird manchmal nicht richtig warm. Es gibt eine Aussendusche , was cool ist aber verbesserungswürdig. Die Klimaanlage ist megalaut und es geht nicht ohne. Fenster mit Moskitonetz wäre gut. Luftzirkulation ist schlecht. Der Strom fällt ständig aus. An einem Tag war das Wasser abgestellt für 30 min, ohne dass jemand bescheid gesagt hätte. Überall auf dem Gelände sind Bauarbeiten. Für den Preis die Nacht zu heruntergekommen.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Leena

Liked: Staff & service
The property location is excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

4/10 Poor

b

Disliked: Staff & service
The guests wore masks but the staff in the restaurant didn’t. The check-in was confusing but quick. When we ordered food in the restaurant they took more than an hour to bring the food and brought the wrong dish. So we went outside the resort to have our meals after the first day. I will most certainly avoid this resort in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

2/10 Terrible

Srinivasan

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Worst stay.

The stay has been the worst. We were shifted to another room stating electrical fault and after we shifted the same room was allotted to someone else. The néw rooms ACs were not working. Till late 11:00 PM hotel couldn’t find a remote for the ACs. The room being closed didn’t have windows so that fresh air could come. The hotel staff didn’t have any technician to mend the AC. We were forced to sleep in hot and humid situation. It was the worst experience and worst holiday. The support staff are useless and unsupportive.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property and location. The restaurants are pretty bad in here so I would recommend reading elsewhere if you’re staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Average three star hotel and services, rooms are spacious but bathrooms need improvements
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing resort and stay

Great sea view cottage, spacious and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

rajesh kumar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Worth spending time with family to relax, enjoy

Stay was comfortable, service by the staff was friendly and quick. The resort is well-maintained, and it has good outdoor and indoor games and children play area. Had a good time with family. Has a private access to beach and well maintained large swimming pool (but no separate kids pool area). Is close to many monuments which are a must visit for anyone coming to Mahabalipuram.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

6/10 Okay

George

Average category. Little better than OYO rooms.

Not a so good place to spend time with family when the resort is empty.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

4/10 Poor

Salvo

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La struttura è da scarsi 2 stelle, è tutto rotto è arrugginito, a partire dalla piscina, le sdraio, i camminamenti nel giardino, la camera,il ristorante,ecc., non c'è niente di aggiustato ed in proporzione al costo è caro! SCONSIGLIATO!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

BABU

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Weekend getaway

Decent property with easy access to beach and a very good SPA facility
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

6/10 Okay

Dhimant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great property but over priced

Great property however not value for money. Basic sports facility and mini bar items were way too high. A pack of Rd 10 chips was charged as Rd. 185 in the mini bar. We also found the room tariff higher than usual, if I compare it with similar other 5 star properties like Radisson Boy, etc. The service of the staff was great and the staff members were extremely welcoming.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Jodi, DENVER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Very nice staff

The hotel needs a refresh of paint and new bathrooms (it looks shabby in some places), but the pool is spectacular and the staff are really nice. Restaurant is great too...
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Alain, montferrier sur lez

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Très correct

Très agréable et reposant. Super piscine bien arboré
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Jean Laurent, London

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

Best hotel in the area

The hotel is slightly outside Mahabalipuram but within walking distance of main attractions, which is actually a good point. The staff is extremely nice and helpful. One has to assess this hotel keeping in mind it does not compete with international standards we know in Occident. For the local standards it is close to a palace. However rooms might need a bit of refresh, especially bathroom. The food served in the hotel is extortionately expensive compare to local prices but it remains affordable, it is very good, fresh and above all, safe for our fragile European stomachs. The hotel has an amazing swimming pool, clean but also in need of a bit of refurbishment. There is a nice bar close to the shore, the beach is not great out there but that's the same all along that cost. We spend a week as a family with small children and we have nothing to complain about, again, the staff kindness is the best part of this place.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2018

2/10 Terrible

Ravi

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good property let down by horrid rooms

Lets start with what was good, the staff and their earnestness and the property from the outside. The private beach area, pool area and villas look very good. But inside the rooms are a complete shambles. The bathroom was poor and the quality of curtains, beddings and linen were poor. It made for a very uncomfortable stay. We shortened it to 1 night as we could not imagine another night here. To call the room a deluxe room is a lie. It was plain poor and even the corridor to the room gave a feeling of a run down hostel. As I mentioned, the staff was honest and tried hard but clearly they have been let down by the support system and management training.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017