Mahabalipuram Beach Travel Guide
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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.
Pondy Bazaar
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Pondy Bazaar during your trip to Chennai. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.
Top hotels in Mahabalipuram Beach
Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels, Kences Palm Beach, Mamallapuram
Excellent team Great place to stay Beautiful property with green Luz, beach lawn and clean beach.
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
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
Very good options to select. Served hot and fresh
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Rajalakshmi Guest House
Nice location, in centre of town, very near beach, but quiet too. Friendly and good value. Nearby is Joe's Cafe for excellent coffee and hot and cold snacks freshly made. On main street nearby there is great place to get laundry done, very good quality and price. Top Star I think it is called. Also ...
Reviewed on 9 May 2025
KALOS HOTEL
Over all good experience. They provide breakfast as complement it was amazing.
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Golden Sun Beach Resort
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
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.
Velachery
Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Velachery. You might consider stopping by Phoenix Market City while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Adyar
While visiting Adyar, you might make a stop by sights like Theosophical Society Headquarters and Children's Park.
