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Ideal Beach Resort

3.0 star property
Travelers find seaside relaxation at this Mahabalipuram retreat where beach yoga sessions, spa treatments, and sunshine create the perfect coastal escape

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Ideal Beach Resort on Mahabalipuram Beach offers white sand, complimentary beach cabanas, sun loungers, an onsite spa, and a gym. The beachfront setting is perfect for yoga practice.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

Room options

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Deluxe Room | 1 bedroom, down duvets, free minibar items, in-room safe

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Private pool
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Minibar (some free items)
LCD TV
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

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Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers

Standard Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Private pool
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Minibar (some free items)
LCD TV
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Sea View Villa | 1 bedroom, down duvets, free minibar items, in-room safe

Sea View Villa

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Private pool
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Minibar (some free items)
LCD TV
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Located near the beach, Ideal Beach Resort is in Mahabalipuram Beach, a neighbourhood in Tirukalukundram. Sculpture Museum and DakshinaChitra Heritage Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Krishna's Butter Ball and Krishna's Butterball. Travelling with kids? Consider Mumu Surf Shop and Madras Crocodile Bank Trust. Visit our Mahabalipuram travel guide
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East Coast Road, Devangri Village, Kovalam Road, Tirukalukundram, Tamil Nadu, 603104

What's nearby

  • Tiger Cave which includes heritage elements
    Tiger Cave
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Pancha Pandava Rathas which includes heritage elements
    Mamallapuram Beach
    6 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Must visit if your traveling nearby, The Shore Temple (built in 700–728 AD) is so named because it overlooks the shore of the Bay of Bengal. It is a structural temple, built with blocks of granite, dating from the 8th century AD. It was built on a promontory sticking out into the Bay of Bengal at Mahabalipuram, a village south of Chennai in the state of Tamil Nadu in India. 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.It is one of the oldest structural (versus rock-cut) stone temples of South India. #amitravaliya #colorful #amazing #stoneart #temple #shoretemple #tamilnadu #moments #trip #tbt #awesome #bluesky #beautiful #bestoftheday #clouds #igdaily #instaday #instalike #photooftheday #picoftheday #history #unesco #mahabalipuram #natgeotravel #incridibleindia
    Shore Temple
    6 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Aerial Photography Drone photography of Chennai and the suburbs in Tamil Nadu India; River bed landscape images of villages; Beach aerial view
    ECR Beach
    37 min drive - 35.0 km
  • Muttukadu Boat House
    24 min drive - 24.0 km

Getting around

  • Chennai Thirumani Station
    30 min drive
  • Chennai International Airport (MAA)
    84 min drive

Restaurants

  • A2B Veg Resturant - Ananda Bhavan
    3 min drive
  • Water's Edge
    5 min drive
  • Sea Breeze
    5 min drive
  • The Wharf
    5 min drive
  • Motel Mamalla
    7 min drive

About this property

Ideal Beach Resort

Family-friendly hotel located in Mahabalipuram Beach
Consider a stay at Ideal Beach Resort and take advantage of a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and a garden. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with free beach cabanas, sunloungers and beach yoga. Indulge in Ayurvedic treatments, thalassotherapy and a facial at the on-site spa. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities such as beach volleyball. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a playground and a hair salon.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with free cabanas and sunloungers
  • Free self-parking, valet parking and extended parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), an outdoor tennis court and motorhome/coach/lorry parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out and express check-in
Room features
All 68 rooms have comforts, such as 24-hour room service and Hot tubs, as well as thoughtful touches, such as private pools and first-run films.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Down duvets, free cots/infant beds and day beds
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with premium channels and first-run films
  • Tablet computers, electric kettles and ceiling fans

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free extended parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site valet and self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: INR 1,000 for adults and INR 500 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Beach yoga
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Tennis lessons
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Private pool
  • Separate bedroom
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Direct access to the beach
  • Free beach cabanas
  • Free pool cabanas
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Thalassotherapy

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Day bed
  • Down comforter
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels
  • First-run films
  • Private pool
  • Tablet computer

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Free minibar (limited items)

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 10 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per adult: INR 5500
  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per child: INR 2750 (from 5 to 9 years old)
  • Christmas Day (25 December) Gala Dinner per adult: INR 5500
  • Christmas Day (25 December) Gala Dinner per child: INR 2750 (from 5 to 9 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: INR 6500
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: INR 3250 (from 5 to 9 years old)

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately INR 1000 for adults and from INR 500 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Ideal Beach Mahabalipuram
Ideal Beach Resort
Ideal Beach Resort Mahabalipuram
Ideal Resort
Ideal Beach Hotel Mahabalipuram
Ideal Beach Mamallapuram
Ideal Beach Mamallapuram
Ideal Beach Resort Hotel
Ideal Beach Resort Tirukalukundram
Ideal Beach Resort Hotel Tirukalukundram

Frequently asked questions

Does Ideal Beach Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Ideal Beach Resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Ideal Beach Resort?

Self-parking and valet parking are free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Ideal Beach Resort?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Ideal Beach Resort?

Checkout is at noon.

Does Ideal Beach Resort provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Ideal Beach Resort located?

Offering direct access to the beach, this Mahabalipuram Beach hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Tiger Cave, Mamallapuram Beach and Pancha Pandava Cave. Mahishasuramardini Cave and Sri Sthala Sayanaperumal Temple are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Ideal Beach Resort Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.2

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The private beach is an excellent place to chill. Very good food and service all round. Spacious rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Benoit

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kindness of staff. The quiet and space around was balm to the weary traveller.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Razi, Indianapolis, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

cecile, tours

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hôtel calme et reposant.

L hôtel est calme et reposant en bord de mer le personnel très disponible et attentif surtout au restaurant. Les repas sont très bons y compris le buffet du petit déjeuner qui est tres bien. L hôtel est un peu vieillissant mais tellement bien entretenu que cela n est pas gênant. J y retournerai pour un autre séjour bien volontiers.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

ABHINAV

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Sehr gepflegtes Hotel in einem großen Palmengarten

Sehr freundliche, besonders hilfsbereite Mitarbeiter, sehr gute Küche leider mit Live Musik, mit der wir gar nichts anfangen konnten. Bestens geeignet, wenn man in Mahabalipuram das UNESCO Weltkulturerbe besichtigen möchte. Der Luxe Zimmer in sehr gutem Zustand. Viel älteres Publikum.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

lina

Liked: Staff & service

Een beetje vergane glorie.

De kamers zijn nog niks veranderd t.o.v. 10 jaar geleden. Een opknapbeurt zeker voor de badkamer zou geen overbodige luxe zijn. Het bed is prima. Wifi is er ...af en toe. De AC deed het niet. Niemand gezien maar we hebben ons gered met de fan. Het restaurant is prima, heel vriendelijk personeel, goede bediening en een uitgebreide kaart. Jammer dat de diensters exact dezelfde kledij hebben dan hun mannelijke collega's. Hemd en broek voor mannen ! De prijs kwaliteit is voor mij niet meer ok.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lb, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Wir waren eine Nacht dort. Das reichte aus. Das Personal war sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Allerdings hat uns das Drumherum nicht überzeugt.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good, comfortable and Safe
Stayed 2 nights in May 2017

8/10 Good

Chandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

IDEAL derves fantastic service

Location is ideal for family vacation.

10/10 Excellent

rv

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Great restaurant

Great restaurant and pool. Beach is small but well kept.

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.

8/10 Good

Aldo

Liked: Staff & service

Atmosfera indiana

Hotel carino con comoda spiaggia privata ,atmosfera calda e personale molto gentile e disponibile...forse andrebbe ristrutturata qualche stanza...ma nel complesso siamo stati molto bene

8/10 Good

hyeongki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

넓고 조용하고 휴양이 괜찮은 리조트 ( 씨뷰 )

호텔 사이트에 사진은 정말 별거 없어 보였기 때문에 방이 정말 좁은줄 알았다. 우리는 4명이 여행을 해서 침대를 추가해야 할 줄 알았는데 더블 침대가 2개있었고 화장실은 웬만한 가정집 안방 정도였으며 거실이 있었다. 그리고 화장실을 두개였다. 기대하고 가지 않아 정말 만족스러웠다. 단점은 와이파이가 프리가 아니다. 돈을 내야한다. 우리는 원래 첸나이 거주민이었기 때문에 상관없었지만 해외여행객들은 조금 불편할것 같다. 그리고 식당이 딱 한곳. 저녁 부페가 저렴하긴 하나 먹을것이 없다 ㅋㅋㅋ 오히려 조식 더 괜찮다

10/10 Excellent

Kumar M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

best place to stay and relax

enjoyed it, good peaceful place to stay

8/10 Good

bathala, chennai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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

8/10 Good

John, Birmingham, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good hotel, good location

Comfortable, good facilities, good service, nice food, excellent location, reasonable cost

10/10 Excellent

GUETTE, NOIRMOUTIER FRANCE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel close the beach, the staff very kindly

Site relaxed, friendly, the pool is very clean, also very nice.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

one of the best hotels I have stayed in.

Excellent. On the beach. Expedia wants me to write more.