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Mahabalipuram

InterContinental Chennai Mahabalipuram Resort by IHG

No. 212 East Coast Road, Mahabalipuram, 603104

9.0 Wonderful98 guest reviews

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Nov 23, 2026
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Nov 25, 2026
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HAPPI EXPERIENCE

The stay, in detail

  • Luxurious Beachfront Property

    Located along the pristine coastline of the Bay of Bengal, InterContinental Chennai Mahabalipuram Resort offers a serene escape with a private beach area and stunning views.

  • Indulgent Amenities

    Unwind at the Ayurvedic spa, take a dip in the outdoor pool, or play a game of tennis. The rooms and suites feature modern amenities, with some offering in-room dining overlooking the Bay of Bengal.

  • Culinary Delights

    From contemporary Chinese to Indian cuisines, the dining options at the resort cater to every palate. Don't miss the chance to sip on a drink at The Gatsby Lounge while enjoying the beautiful garden views.

Experience luxury and relaxation at InterContinental Chennai Mahabalipuram Resort.

HAPPI HIGHLIGHTS

  • Excellent property

  • Stunning architecture

  • Presence of natural elements

At the hotel

Popular amenities

100 listed
  • 24-hour front desk
  • 24-hour security
  • Accessible parking
  • Air conditioning
  • Babysitting/child services
  • Bar
  • Barber/beauty shop
  • BBQ facilities
  • Beach
  • Beachfront
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Pools & wellness

  • Beauty Services
  • Fitness/spa locker rooms
  • Hair Salon Services
  • Manicure
  • Massage services
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pedicure
  • Sauna
  • Spa/wellness center
  • Spa/wellness center services
  • Swimming pool

Dining & drinks

  • Breakfast in the room
  • Coffee Shop on site
  • Delivered food - securely covered
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Fruits
  • Kid meals
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Restaurant
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Snack bar

Fitness & outdoors

  • Fitness center
  • Fitness classes
  • Fitness facilities
  • Garden
  • Personal trainer
  • Private beach area
  • Sun terrace
  • Yoga classes

Rooms & comfort

  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Soundproof rooms

Safety & cleanliness

  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Contactless check-in/check-out
  • Dry cleaning
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Guest room sealed after cleaning
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Safety deposit box
  • Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
  • Security alarm
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Smoke alarms
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols

Getting around & access

  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free Parking
  • Lift / Elevator
  • Parking
  • Parking garage
  • Private parking
  • Valet parking
  • Wheelchair accessible

Guest services

  • Children's playground
  • Concierge service
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Ironing service
  • Kids' club
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Tour desk

Services & essentials

  • Board games/puzzles
  • Car hire
  • Cashless payment available
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Designated smoking area
  • Evening entertainment
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Family rooms
  • Fishing
  • Free WiFi
  • Indoor play area
  • Key access
  • Key card access
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Room service
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • WiFi available

Review in focus

98 reviews
10/ 10
התארחנו כמה ימים ברצף היה תענוג! אוכל במסעדה מצויין , צוות מסביר פנים בכול עת.
ofek · couple · 2026-10-15

The guest experience

9.0out of 10
98 verified reviews

Loved most

  • Excellent property
  • Stunning architecture
  • Presence of natural elements
  • Pristine beach

How guests scored the stay

  • Cleanliness9.0

    Beach described as 'pristine', indicating high cleanliness of the beach/grounds.

  • Service9.0

    Standard quality for this hotel tier.

  • Location9.0

    Pristine beach and presence of natural elements point to an excellent beachfront location.

  • Room Quality9.0

    Standard quality for this hotel tier.

  • Amenities9.0

    Excellent property with integration of natural elements and notable architecture suggests strong on-site amenities.

  • Value for Money9.0

    Standard quality for this hotel tier.

  • Food and Beverage9.0

    Standard quality for this hotel tier.

  • Overall Experience9.0

    Overall very positive: excellent property, stunning architecture and a pristine beach create a strong guest experience.

Live guest feedback

Guest reviews

Consistent

73% of 11 recent stays rated 8+

9.098 reviews

  • צוות מצויין, שקט, מתקנים מעולים

    10/10

    ofek · couple · 2026-10-15

    “התארחנו כמה ימים ברצף היה תענוג! אוכל במסעדה מצויין , צוות מסביר פנים בכול עת.”

  • Not worth the money

    7/10

    Padmavathy · couple · 2026-10-13

    “The rooms”

  • Excellent service and kind hospitality throughout the stay

    9/10

    Sanjana · extended group · 2026-10-07

    “Ambience and other extra amenities and beach”

  • A Great Choice A Little Further Out

    8/10

    001Celia · Couples · 2026-08-24

    “We stayed for four nights at the intercontinental Chennai Mahabalipuram and enjoyed our stay at this new hotel. There were two main reasons for our choice, the first being the 25m swimming pool. This did not disappoint and is a beautifully designed feature of the hotel. This is a great pool to swim laps in, although I would definitely recommend getting in the lengths early as it does - understandably - get busy later on. We were very grateful for the large number of sunbeds, all with umbrellas or canopies for essential shade. Our second reason for choosing this hotel was that we could pay for access to a Club Lounge. As the hotel is still developing, the Club Lounge is currently running in a temporary setting, however the friendly and professional service provided by Mr Ramesh (Restaurant Manager) was exceptional and a real highlight of our stay. As the Club Lounge is still being worked on, it may be worth checking on how food/drink is currently being offered - during our stay there was no buffet/canapes - rather a choice from a menu. The drinks on offer were generous and we enjoyed the wine that was available during cocktail hour. As with many lounges that we have used and enjoyed, the Club Lounge does allow children. However, unfortunately, the sanctuary of the lounge was lost on one occasion; we are grateful to the management team for listening and understanding our disappointment and responding to this as best they could. Finally, we were delighted with the offer at breakfast time - the choice is extensive and the service by the team was superb and welcoming. If travelling into Mahabalipurum is not an issue (we used Uber for the 20min journey) , then we would certainly say this is a hotel worth considering.”

  • Chill laid back, no issues!

    10/10

    999rahild · Couples · 2026-08-24

    “Room was great! Ramesh was amazing, he planned our entire trip and was very helpful.”

  • Must stay destination in Mahabalipuram

    10/10

    360pratiksham · Business · 2026-08-23

    “Wonderful experience and prompt room service ...perfect hospitality”

  • Joli hôtel mais terriblement bruyant le soir. Mauvais service client malgré une volonté de se ceremonial très touristiq

    6/10

    jacques · extended group · 2026-08-23

    “Joli et bien situé.”

  • Magical experience

    10/10

    Explore43839834715 · Family · 2026-08-22

    “Excellent and amazing experience at the resort, We were welcomed by amazing people like suresh and amit, who were really helpful n friendly there, Mugesh who was in charge of recreational activities was very child friendly and was overall amazing, alot of great ppl there, must visit and the ambience was also very wonderful. Overall a wonderful place to be at.”

  • Great property for staycation

    9/10

    Hythernizam · family with children · 2026-08-17

    “Kids and family friendly”

  • Short runout for weekends

    10/10

    jayasutha23 · Couples · 2026-08-14

    “Great place and soothing, relaxs with culture and vibes”

  • Fell short of my expectations

    6/10

    Ray · extended group · 2026-08-11

    “I think the property is well placed and adequately spaced. It has ample space and resources. It is pleasantly presented. The property staff are well mannered and carry themselves well. They are courteous and polite. The rooms we stayed in are spacious with a well thought through concept of adjourning living space and bathroom separated by sliding doors giving the appearance of an open large accommodation. The access to facilities including the Spa and gym is good.”

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