Mahabalipuram Beach Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Mamallapuram Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Mamallapuram Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Mahabalipuram. While in the area, you can find time to visit its temples.
Shore Temple
After visiting Shore Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Mahabalipuram. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Pancha Pandava Rathas
You can learn about the history of Mahabalipuram with a visit to Pancha Pandava Rathas. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Mahishasuramardini Cave
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mahishasuramardini Cave during your travels in Mahabalipuram. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Marina Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Marina Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Chennai. Wander the marina in this culturally rich area.
ECR Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at ECR Beach during your travels in Chennai? Make time to visit the area's spas or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Top hotels in Mahabalipuram Beach
Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels, Kences Palm Beach, Mamallapuram
"Nice property. Professional staff. Good food."
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Chariot Beach Resort
"The swimming pool was a building site and the whole place needed an upgrade"
Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025
Mamalla Beach Resort
"The hotel was a little tired looking, but this was made up for by the attitude of all the staff. Everyone was extremely helpful and polite. The pool was lovely and clean as was its surrounding area, restaurant staff helped us with the different foods,and check in staff lovely."
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Sea Breeze Beach Resort
KALOS HOTEL
"Management staff not very welcoming, room ok"
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Hotel Mahabs
"We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, the staff were excellent, special thanks to the pool guy and the restaurant staff for their care and attention. Our room was spacious and spotless when we arrived with a lovely shaded balcony. Great pool, partially shaded with loungers available for relaxing afternoons ..."
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Mahabalipuram Beach
Sholinganallur
Visitors to Sholinganallur enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, AKDR Golf Village is worth a stop.
Tambaram
While there might not be top attractions in Tambaram, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Super Saravana Stores - Chrompet and Arignar Anna Zoological Park.
Thoraipakkam
The restaurants and sporting events are a few reasons travellers visit Thoraipakkam. Want to see more of the surrounding area? Neelankarai Beach and VGP Universal Kingdom are a few top sights nearby.
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.
Pallavaram
Visitors to Pallavaram enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Kumaran Kundram is worth a stop.
Velachery
Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Velachery. You might consider stopping by Phoenix Market City while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
