Steps from the beach.Your stay at this Mahabalipuram Beach hotel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Tiger Cave and Pancha Pandava Cave. Sri Sthala Sayanaperumal Temple and Kotikal Mandapam are also within 3 miles (5 km).
What's nearby
Tiger Cave - 15 min walk
Arjuna's Penance - 5 min drive
Shore Temple - 5 min drive
Mamallapuram Beach - 9 min drive
Old Mahabalipuram Road - 23 min drive
Getting around
Chennai Otthivakkam Station - 30 min drive
Chennai International Airport (MAA) - 103 min drive
Restaurants
A2B Veg Resturant - Ananda Bhavan - 4 min drive
Waters Edge Cafe - 5 min drive
Courtallam Border Parotta - 16 min walk
L'attitude 49 - 4 min drive
Motel Mamalla - 7 min drive
About this property
Ideal Beach Resort
Family-friendly beach hotel with spa
Hit the beach and work on your tan in the sun loungers (chaise longues) or relax in the shade with complimentary cabanas and umbrellas. Pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa and enjoy amenities at Ideal Beach Resort like an outdoor pool and a children's pool.
Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. This beach hotel also offers outdoor tennis courts, a fitness center, and a garden. Free self parking and valet parking are available.
This 3-star Mahabalipuram hotel is smoke free.
68 guestrooms or units
Deli
Cabanas on the beach (free)
Beach lounge chairs
Towels for the beach
Umbrellas for the beach
Cabanas by the pool (free)
Poolside lounge chairs
Business facilities
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Coffee in lobby
Dry cleaning
Self-service laundry
Front desk (24 hours)
Express check-in
Express check-out
Storage area for luggage
Front-desk safe
Tour and ticket information
Concierge
Wedding services available
Terrace
Garden
BBQ grill(s)
Gift shop
Beauty salon
Newspapers in lobby (free)
Television in lobby
No smoking on site
Bar or lounge
1 conference room
Dining venue
Ideal Beach Resort offers 68 air-conditioned accommodations with private pools and private spa tubs. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Beds feature down comforters. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels and first-run movies. Coffee/tea makers and minibars (stocked with some free items) are provided. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include tablet computers and safes. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include facials, body scrubs, body treatments, and manicures and pedicures. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including Ayurvedic and thalassotherapy.
Languages
English, Hindi
Property amenities
Family friendly
Children's pool
Free cribs/infant beds
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Playground
Snack bar/deli
Soundproofed rooms
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free extended parking on site
Free valet parking on site
RV/bus/truck parking on site
Free offsite parking
Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
Food and drink
Continental breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–10:00 AM: INR 1000 for adults and INR 500 for children
1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
1 bar
24-hour room service
Coffee/tea in common area(s)
Things to do
Beach volleyball
Beach yoga
Children's pool
Fitness center
Full-service spa
Outdoor pool
Outdoor tennis court
Playground
Tennis
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
This property does not have elevators
Grab bar near toilet
In-room accessibility
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Room amenities
Entertainment
32-inch LCD TV
Cable channels
First-run movies
Premium channels
Tablet computer
Bedroom
Air conditioning
Bed sheets
Ceiling fan
Day bed
Down comforter
Free cribs/infant beds
Bathroom
Bathrobes
Free toiletries
Hair dryer (on request)
Private bathroom
Towels
Outdoor space
Furnished balcony
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Free minibar (some items)
More
Desk
Free newspapers
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Phone
Private pool
Private spa tub
Safe
Slippers
Soundproofing
Turndown service
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
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 more details, 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.
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets and service animals are not allowed at Ideal Beach Resort
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Kids stay free! Children 10 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cribs (infant beds)!
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:
Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per adult: INR 2000
Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per child: INR 1500 (from 5 to 10 years old)
Christmas Day (25 December) Gala Dinner per adult: INR 2500
Christmas Day (25 December) Gala Dinner per child: INR 1500 (from 5 to 10 years old)
New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: INR 2500
New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: INR 1500 (from 5 to 10 years old)
We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
Fee for continental breakfast: approximately INR 1000 for adults and INR 500 for children
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash.
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
Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
Children 10 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
Property is also known as
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Ideal Beach Resort Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very good
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The private beach is an excellent place to chill.
Very good food and service all round. Spacious rooms.
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
8/10 Good
Benoit
12 Feb 2020
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!
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.
Kindness of staff. The quiet and space around was balm to the weary traveller.
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
7 Jan 2019
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.
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.
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.