Mahabalipuram Beach Travel Guide

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Built in the 7th century during reign of Pallava dynasty, Shore Temple is a majestic sight that will leave you in complete awe
Built in the 7th century during reign of Pallava dynasty, Shore Temple is a majestic sight that will leave you in complete awe
A sight to behold! The shore temple of mahabalipuram, overlooking the shore since the 8th century!



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The Shore Temple at Mahabalipuram, India. It was built with blocks of granite, dating from the 8th century AD. 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 and it is one of the oldest structural stone temples of South India.
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Our pick of the best Mahabalipuram Beach Hotel Deals

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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$193 per night from 14 Mar to 15 Mar
AU$193
14 Mar - 15 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Tirukalukundram. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attractions Tiger Cave and Mamallapuram Beach are located ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (66 reviews)
Service was extremely bad like two stars. Rooms are average service is bad. Swimming pool had a lot of insects, Beach is the only added advantage.

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels, Kences Palm Beach, Mamallapuram
Mamalla Beach Resort

Mamalla Beach Resort

3 out of 5
108, Kovalam Road Tirukalukundram Tamil Nadu
The price is AU$55 per night from 17 Mar to 18 Mar
AU$55
17 Mar - 18 Mar
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
Chariot Beach Resort

Chariot Beach Resort

4 out of 5
Five Rathas Road Tirukalukundram Tamil Nadu
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! (123 reviews)
The swimming pool was a building site and the whole place needed an upgrade

Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025

Chariot Beach Resort
Rajalakshmi Guest House

Rajalakshmi Guest House

3 out of 5
NO 5, OTHAVADAI CROSS STREET Tirukalukundram TAMIL NADU
Stay at this hotel in Tirukalukundram. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Mumu Surf Shop and Mahishasuramardini ...
6.6/10 (12 reviews)
As they promised on the bookings, they didn’t provide AC, Breakfast, WiFi & toiletries. The picture of the property on your web site is not true. Could not believe that you put advertising like this. Even taps & toilet were broken, no proper hot water taps. So sad I stayed there for 2 days. Staff ...

Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025

Rajalakshmi Guest House
Sea Breeze Beach Resort

Sea Breeze Beach Resort

3 out of 5
Oothavadai Cross Street Mahabalipuram Tamil Nadu
The price is AU$87 per night from 3 Apr to 4 Apr
AU$87
3 Apr - 4 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Tirukalukundram. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attractions Mumu Surf Shop and Mahishasuramardini Cave ...
Sea Breeze Beach Resort
Hotel Sea Tides

Hotel Sea Tides

2 out of 5
25/26 Thirukula St Mahabalipuram TN
The price is AU$26 per night from 17 Mar to 18 Mar
AU$26
17 Mar - 18 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Tirukalukundram. Enjoy a 24-hour front desk, daily housekeeping and concierge services. Popular attractions Mumu Surf Shop and Varaha Cave ...
Hotel Sea Tides
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Other neighbourhoods around Mahabalipuram Beach

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Sholinganallur

Visitors to Sholinganallur enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, AKDR Golf Village is worth a stop.

Sholinganallur
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Injambakkam

You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Injambakkam. You might want to make time for a stop at VGP Universal Kingdom or VGP Snow Kingdom.

Injambakkam
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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.

Tambaram
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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.

Thoraipakkam
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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.

Chromepet
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Pallavaram

Visitors to Pallavaram enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Kumaran Kundram is worth a stop.

Pallavaram


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