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8.4/10Excellent32 Reviews
Cleanliness8.2/10 8.2
Service8.8/10 8.8
Comfort8.2/10 8.2
Condition8.0/10 8.0
Location9.0/10 9.0
Neighborhood8.0/10 8.0
Amenities10.0/10 10.0
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About Ideal Beach Resort
Set in a prime location of Chennai, Ideal Beach Resort puts everything the city has to offer just outside your doorstep. Featuring a complete list of amenities, guests will find their stay at the property a comfortable one.
Take advantage of the hotel's 24-hour room service, free Wi-Fi in all rooms, daily housekeeping, grocery deliveries, taxi service. Guestrooms are fitted with all the amenities you need for a good night's sleep.
In some of the rooms, guests can find television LCD/plasma screen, internet access – wireless, internet access – wireless (complimentary), whirlpool bathtub, non smoking rooms.
Recuperate from a full day of sightseeing in the comfort of your room or take advantage of the hotel's recreational facilities, including private beach, fitness center, outdoor pool, spa, tennis courts. No matter what your reasons are for visiting Chennai, Ideal Beach Resort will make you feel instantly at home.
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With a stay at Ideal Beach Resort in Tirukalukundram (Mahabalipuram Beach), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Pancha Pandava Cave and Sri Sthala Sayanaperumal Temple. This beach hotel is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Trimurti Cave Temple and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Krishna's Butter Ball.
Make yourself at home in one of the 68 air-conditioned rooms featuring private pools and private hot tubs. Rooms have private furnished balconies. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, while 32-inch LCD televisions with cable programming provide entertainment. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free valet parking is available onsite.
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Free WiFi
Parking available
Airport transfers
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Spa
Gym
Entertainment
Beach services
Non-smoking
Childcare
Business facilities
Banquet facilities
Accessible facilities
Check-in and check-out
Check-in from
2:00 PM
Check-in until
midnight
Check-out until
12:00 PM
Minimum check-in age
18
Hotel policies
Beach nearby
No rollaway/extra beds available
No elevators
Professional property host/manager
Pets not allowed
Service animals not allowed
Important information
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Property Alerts
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
- Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per adult: INR 5500
- Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per child: INR 2750 (from 5 to 9 years old)
- Christmas Day (December 25) Gala Dinner per adult: INR 5500
- Christmas Day (December 25) Gala Dinner per child: INR 2750 (from 5 to 9 years old)
- New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: INR 6500
- New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: INR 3250 (from 5 to 9 years old)
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
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You need to know
- Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
- Children 10 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
- No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
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Special Instructions
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation. This property enforces a strict dress code in the restaurant. 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.
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Instructions
- 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
- 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
- Please note that the hotel policy is that nylon swimwear must be worn in the swimming pool. Any other clothing, including pants, t-shirts, and long dresses, are not allowed.
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Minimal age
18
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Optional fees
- Fee for continental breakfast: approximately INR 1000 for adults and INR 500 for children
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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Spoken Language
Hindi
English
Nearby attractions
Tiger Cave
1.2 km / 0.8 mi
Pancha Pandava Cave
3.7 km / 2.3 mi
Sri Sthala Sayanaperumal Temple
3.7 km / 2.3 mi
Kotikal Mandapam
4 km / 2.5 mi
Krishna's Butterball
4 km / 2.5 mi
Ganesha Ratha
4.1 km / 2.5 mi
Varaha Cave Temple
4.1 km / 2.6 mi
Descent Of The Ganges
4.2 km / 2.6 mi
Trimurti Cave Temple
4.2 km / 2.6 mi
Ganesh Ratha Temple
4.2 km / 2.6 mi
Arjuna's Penance
4.2 km / 2.6 mi
Mamallapuram Beach
4.2 km / 2.6 mi
Mumu Surf Shop
4.5 km / 2.8 mi
New Lighthouse
4.5 km / 2.8 mi
Sculpture Museum
4.5 km / 2.8 mi
Hotel facilities & services
Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.
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- Wheelchair-accessible
- Car parkExtra charge
- 24-hour reception
- Check-in hour
- Check-out hour
- Wi-fi
- Car hireExtra charge
- Valet parkingExtra charge
- Airport ShuttleExtra charge
- Room serviceExtra charge
- Laundry serviceExtra charge
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- Bicycle hire serviceExtra charge
- Babysitting serviceExtra charge
- 24-hour securityExtra charge
- Bellboy serviceExtra charge
- FireplaceExtra charge
- Hotel safeExtra charge
- Currency exchange facilitiesExtra charge
- Lift accessExtra charge
- ShopExtra charge
- GardenExtra charge
- TerraceExtra charge
- ConciergeExtra charge
- NewspapersExtra charge
- Luggage roomExtra charge
- Clothes dryer
- BBQ facilities
- Grill/BBQ
- Private beach area
- Towels and bed linenExtra charge
- Café
- BarExtra charge
- Restaurant
- Smoking areaExtra charge
- Poolside snack barExtra charge
- Meeting room
- Business centre
- Outdoor freshwater poolExtra charge
- Children’s swimming areaExtra charge
- Sun loungers
- Parasols
- Children playgroundExtra charge
- TV lounge
- Game roomExtra charge
- SaunaExtra charge
- Hot tubExtra charge
- MassageExtra charge
- Hairdressing salonExtra charge
- Spa centreExtra charge
- Non-smoking establishment
- FitnessExtra charge
- TennisExtra charge
Meal plans
Meal plan types
Meal options depend on the room and rate you choose. Search your dates to see which meal plans are included.
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Accommodation only. Meals are usually not included.
Upon availability
Room types
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Room GARDEN VIEWRoom • GARDEN VIEWROO.GV
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- Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
- Room type
- Room
- View / characteristic
- GARDEN VIEW
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Room GARDEN VIEW
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- Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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- Room
- View / characteristic
- GARDEN VIEW
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Room code: ROO.GV
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Room DELUXERoom • DELUXEROO.DX
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- Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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- Room
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- DELUXE
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Room DELUXE
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- Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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- DELUXE
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Room code: ROO.DX
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Room RUN OF HOUSERoom • RUN OF HOUSEROO.RO
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- Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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- RUN OF HOUSE
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Room RUN OF HOUSE
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- Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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- Room
- View / characteristic
- RUN OF HOUSE
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Room code: ROO.RO
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VILLA STANDARDVILLA • STANDARDVIL.ST
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- Guests: 2–20 • Adults: max. 20 • Children: max. 13
- Room type
- VILLA
- View / characteristic
- STANDARD
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VILLA STANDARD
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- Guests: 2–20 • Adults: max. 20 • Children: max. 13
- Room type
- VILLA
- View / characteristic
- STANDARD
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Room code: VIL.ST
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Guest reviews
What other guests saying about Ideal Beach Resort
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Verified traveler
The private beach is an excellent place to chill.
Very good food and service all round. Spacious rooms.
Very good food and service all round. Spacious rooms.
Benoit
Go for beach n pool... otherwise just about OK
Its OK . The best prt is the beach and the pool. However they close the pool at 6 pm. When asked why? They told.me its Govt. Rules....which i doubt as orhwr pools in TN are open till 7:30/8 pm. It would be lovely to swim after sughtseeing and coming to the hotel...but well! Beach us lovely... food is OK OK. Rooms we stayed in were small ... opening a bag was also uncomfortable. They could keep it cleaner...there were pckets and small plastic waste in front of our toom in the garden. Needs attention..definetly. Loved the beach and pool!
Patrick
Comfortable and spacious
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Ideal Beach Resort! Comfortable and spacious rooms, great service and delicious food during both breakfast and dinner. Mosquitoes are naturally present given the location, so be sure to pack something to deter them. Wifi is not great, so if you need a connection for whatever reason, perhaps plan ahead.
Verified traveler
Kindness of staff. The quiet and space around was balm to the weary traveller.
Verified traveler
Nice beach resort, short rickshaw ride from temple
We were lucky to get a nice room with view of sea. Our only disappointment was that the restaurant wasn't better located, as it was set back so far from sea & all under cover.
Razi
Extremely attentive staff and fantastic restaurant. We went for the Sri Lanka theme, and enjoyed the live music at dinner as well as the excellent Sri Lankan food at breakfast. Very clean beach. They need to check the plumbing to avoid bathroom odors.
Verified traveler
It was very good.
ABHINAV
Pleasant stay at IBR
The room was spacious and clean. IBR has a private beach which was clean. It also had a nice pool where we enjoyed our time.
Lb
The perfect place to relax.
Our 3 night stay was lovely. The beach is clean and well serviced by staff. I really enjoyed our first day on the beach, it was picturesque and relaxing. On the second day it was not. There was a large conference at the resort and the beach was packed with loud people who had no concept of personal space. It was really unpleasant, but not much could be done about it other than leaving the beach. Just hope that others get to experience a day like our first, though it is out of guests control. There was some dust on the bedroom furniture, but everything else was great and the bed was amazingly comfortable. The bathroom was spacious and clean. The food was very good and the live music entertainment was enjoyable. The staff were very attentive to our needs. Just ask, and they make it happen.
Verified traveler
Good, comfortable and Safe
Chandra
IDEAL derves fantastic service
Location is ideal for family vacation.
rv
Great Resort.
Stayed there for 3 days.
Great location; lovely property. Nice landscaping. The pool is awesome.
We had a wonderful experience. Staff were considerate and cheerful, eager to assist.
Plan to stay there next year also.
Great location; lovely property. Nice landscaping. The pool is awesome.
We had a wonderful experience. Staff were considerate and cheerful, eager to assist.
Plan to stay there next year also.
Verified traveler
Great restaurant
Great restaurant and pool. Beach is small but well kept.
Andrew
Oasis of Tranquility
Located just outside of the town of Mahabalipuram, 3km away and only a short rickshaw ride into town.
Hotel and grounds are a haven for relaxation and if you want your moments of true India, the town is just a hop away. Fabulous staff too, they can't do enough for you. Shame we were only there for one night.
Hotel and grounds are a haven for relaxation and if you want your moments of true India, the town is just a hop away. Fabulous staff too, they can't do enough for you. Shame we were only there for one night.
Kumar M
best place to stay and relax
enjoyed it, good peaceful place to stay
bathala
This is 4th time our family visited this hotel. We are very much satisfied about facility and hotel. Food is nice, swimming pool maintenance very good. Price wise a little bit high
John
Good hotel, good location
Comfortable, good facilities, good service, nice food, excellent location, reasonable cost
GUETTE
Nice hotel close the beach, the staff very kindly
Site relaxed, friendly, the pool is very clean, also very nice.
Verified traveler
one of the best hotels I have stayed in.
Excellent. On the beach. Expedia wants me to write more.
Verified traveler
Good beach location; expected more for the price
This is a good beach resort about an hour south of Chennai and about 15 min from Mahabalipurum's main sites. Checkin and checkout were pretty fast and easy, although someone mixed up our bill and came after us saying we still owed something, which was embarassing in the parking lot (and also not true--- their error). The room was comfy, clean and well appointed with good modern bathroom, and the front terrace was lovely but didn't overlook the ocean (looked at a lawn and a wall around the property). Meals were all buffet and good diversity with average quality and presentation---and be sure to go early as quantity runs out. The private beach area is great-- basic huts and hammocks and chairs are all convenient, and the little beach restaurant is basic but fine (and closes at 18h). The pool and surrounding area is pretty small and is jammed with kids and families from morning to closing. The area was very crowded-- lots of people everywhere. For almost 9,000 INR per room (deluxe) per night including taxes, i expected much more.....and will look elsewhere next time.
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Ideal Beach Resort
Tamil Nadu, Mamallapuram, India
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