What is the difference between a 3-star hotel and a motel in Mahabalipuram?

A motel is an excellent choice if you're getting ready to travel around Mahabalipuram. These escapes are usually located near highways and airports, offer on-site parking and come with basic services and amenities. Book a 3-star hotel and you'll be more centrally located. With a wider range of rooms and welcome amenities like a lobby, gym and free WiFi, you can expect to pay more for hotel accommodation.

Are there any 3-star hotels with free breakfast in Mahabalipuram?

Keep track of your budget at one of our 3-star hotels with free breakfast in Mahabalipuram. Roll out of bed and grab a juice or coffee at OYO 13820 Coco Retreat Farm , which comes with a swimming pool and a restaurant. JoeBeach Resort is another getaway that provides your morning drinks and snacks without an extra cost.

Do any 3-star hotels in Mahabalipuram have a pool?

Enjoy a little poolside recreation at Pallava Dynasty . Or switch from touring attractions to kicking back by the water at Bay Inn . Both these 3-star accommodation with pools are situated in Mahabalipuram, where the summer months are June, July and August. Average temperatures range from 29ºC at night to 39ºC during the day in May, the warmest month of the year.

What 3-star hotels in Mahabalipuram have an on-site restaurant?

Secure a room at Bay Inn and eat without leaving the convenience of your accommodation. A swimming pool and premium bedding are two other useful amenities at this leading 3-star stay in Mahabalipuram. Need to refuel after a thrilling day of activities and sights? Grab a table at the on-site restaurant at Pallava Dynasty , which also offers a swimming pool and a nearby beach.

Do any 3-star hotels in Mahabalipuram have WiFi?

Definitely. ULO Living Dreams Residency and Bay Inn are among our 3-star hotels in Mahabalipuram with WiFi. Select one of these stays to easily access weather forecasts, travel recommendations and local information. Remember, this useful amenity may be free or come with an additional charge.

What 3-star hotels in Mahabalipuram have parking?

We recommend Bay Inn and Pallava Dynasty . Both these 3-star stays in Mahabalipuram come with parking, making it simple for you to get behind the wheel and go. Up for some sightseeing away from the city? Jump behind the wheel and explore. Paradise Beach and Pondicherry Promenade Beach are two favourite day trip destinations from the heart of Mahabalipuram.

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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₹4,699 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Dec - 21 Dec

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₹4,724 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Dec - 20 Dec

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The Belstead Chennai

Nungambakkam

Chaitali

₹5,250 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Dec - 13 Dec

Fairfield by Marriott Chennai OMR

Semmencherry

shafi

₹4,379 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Dec - 27 Dec

Holiday Inn Express Chennai OMR Thoraipakkam by IHG

Thoraipakkam

Bharathan

₹3,621 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Dec - 21 Dec

Buffet breakfast on weekends (INR 824 per person)

Four Points by Sheraton Chennai, Velachery

Velachery

Kamel

₹7,140 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Dec - 20 Dec

Universal Residency

Central Chennai

Raj Park Chennai

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Yelena

₹5,201 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Dec - 20 Dec

Grand One Tower

Central Chennai

Jitendra

₹3,063 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Dec - 30 Dec

ibis Chennai OMR Hotel

Sholinganallur

VIJAYA

₹3,392 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Dec - 20 Dec

Executive Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Four Points by Sheraton Chennai OMR

Semmencherry

Tulsi

₹4,665 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Dec - 12 Dec

Kaldan Samudhra Palace

Mahabalipuram

Abhishek

₹19,470 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Jan - 7 Jan 2026

Park Elanza

Nungambakkam

Sayee Phaneendhar

₹6,277 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Jan - 10 Jan 2026

Treebo Premium Nestlay Rooms Nungambakkam

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Subhash

₹3,424 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Dec - 17 Dec

NK Grand Park Hotel

Pallavaram

Balarajan

₹3,761 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Dec - 14 Dec

Hanu Reddy Residences Poes Garden

Central Chennai

Kevin

₹4,968 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Dec - 27 Dec

Gokulam Park Sabari OMR Hotel

Kelambakkam

RAMA KRISHNA

₹3,045 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Dec - 22 Dec

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Vishal

₹4,734 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026

Park Avenue Hotel

Nungambakkam

Sameer Kumar

₹4,095 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Dec - 20 Dec

Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine

ibis Chennai SIPCOT Hotel

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₹3,675 total

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25 Dec - 26 Dec

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Marvel at ancient stone carvings like Arjuna's Penance and the Shore Temple while exploring this UNESCO-listed coastal town. Spend afternoons wandering between Krishna's Butter Ball, a precariously balanced boulder, and the magnificent Pancha Pandava Rathas carved from single rocks.

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There's a reason the top 3-star hotels in Mahabalipuram, Tirukalukundram, Tamil Nadu, India are so incredibly popular: They combine comforting amenities and just-for-you service with some of the best rates and discounts the area has to offer. When you book a stay at a three star hotel in Mahabalipuram, you'll get affordable rates at these mid-range properties. Check through our listings and you'll find some hotels may even give you access to perfect little perks like on-site restaurants and cocktail bars, well-appointed fitness centres, and spacious rooms.

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What are the best 3-star hotels in Mahabalipuram?

Our guests speak highly of Bay Inn. It comes with a swimming pool and premium bedding, and is around 0.48 kilometres northeast of central Mahabalipuram. ULO Living Dreams Residency is another leading 3-star hotel. Located roughly 1.29 kilometres south of the downtown area, it offers hypo-allergenic bedding and front desk services.

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What is the difference between a 4-star and 3-star hotel in Mahabalipuram?

The key difference between a 3- and 4-star hotel in Mahabalipuram will be the level of service and access to creature comforts. Three-star hotels are typically more pocket-friendly and include the services and amenities required for your comfort, such as WiFi, a gym and breakfast. You can expect a little more at a 4-star hotel — think upmarket décor, luxury toiletries and extras like spa and wellness centres.

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