InterContinental Chennai Mahabalipuram Resort by IHG

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Luxury
5.0 star property
8.8

Excellent

Coastal elegance with tranquil beach access

Serene coastal elegance defines this resort, with direct beach access and a tranquil atmosphere perfect for relaxation. Delight in the beach shack's intimate evening dining, a well-equipped gym, and a rejuvenating spa, all complemented by exceptional culinary options.

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
The current price is ฿5,160
฿6,088 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the outdoors.

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

  • Garden view
  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a television.

Classic Room, 2 Single Beds, Pool View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a seating area, a vanity with a mirror, and a ceiling fan.

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Club lounge access

  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a television.

Classic Room

  • Garden view
  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a television.

Classic Room (Upgraded)

  • Garden view
  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a bench, and a view of the bathroom.

Suite, 1 Single Bed (Rathi, Plunge Pool)

  • 71 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a large window.

Classic Room, 2 Single Beds, Accessible

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a large window.

Classic Room, 2 Single Beds, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a sofa and chairs, a small table, and a ceiling fan.

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a sofa and chairs, a small table, and a ceiling fan.

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Jetted Tub, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free wired internet

Suite, 1 Single Bed (Rathi)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free wired internet

Signature Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free wired internet

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed (Plunge Pool)

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

Suite, 1 Single Bed (Ambassador)

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, TV, and a seating area with a chair and table.

Grand Suite (Presidential)

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a seating area with a view of palm trees, and a large window.

Presidential Suite, Private Pool

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free wired internet

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About the area

Located in Semencheri, a neighbourhood in Tirupporur, InterContinental Chennai Mahabalipuram Resort by IHG is in the suburbs and on a private beach. Descent Of The Ganges and New Lighthouse are notable landmarks and Madras Crocodile Bank Trust is a popular local attraction. Shore Temple is another place to visit that comes recommended. Looking to get your feet wet? Windsurfing and fishing adventures can be found near the property. Visit our Tirupporur travel guide
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No. 212 East Coast Road, Nemelli Village, Tirupporur, Tamil Nadu, 603104

What's nearby

  • A crocodile enclosure with a water feature and surrounding rocks.
    Madras Crocodile Bank Trust
    12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • A large stone temple with multiple tiers and a central spire.
    Shore Temple
    19 min drive - 18.5 km
  • A sandstone temple complex with intricate carvings and domed structures.
    Mamallapuram Beach
    19 min drive - 18.5 km
  • Crocodile Bank
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Muttukadu Boat House
    9 min drive - 11.3 km

Getting around

  • Chennai Taramani Station
    29 min drive
  • Chennai International Airport (MAA)
    83 min drive

Restaurants

  • C Salt
    17 min walk
  • The Melting Pot
    1 min walk
  • Tao of Peng
    4 min walk
  • Café Coffee Day
    7 min drive
  • Sri Krishna Bhavan
    14 min drive

About this property

InterContinental Chennai Mahabalipuram Resort by IHG

  • Luxury family-friendly hotel renovated in 2026 and located near Madras Crocodile Bank Trust
  • You can look forward to a beach bar, a terrace and a garden at InterContinental Chennai Mahabalipuram Resort by IHG. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a private beach, free beach cabanas and sunloungers. Indulge in a Thai massage, aromatherapy and a body treatment at the on-site spa. At the 3 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and international cuisine. The health club offers yoga classes and fitness classes; other things to do include basketball, beach volleyball and beach yoga. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 25+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities, such as a playground and a hair salon.
  • You'll also enjoy perks such as:
    • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
    • Free self-parking and valet parking
    • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and babysitting (surcharge)
    • An outdoor pickleball court, 4 meeting rooms and a 24-hour front desk
  • Room features
  • All 110 individually furnished rooms offer comforts, such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as perks, such as pillow menus and laptop-compatible safes.
  • Other amenities include:
    • Childcare services and free infant beds
    • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets and memory foam beds
    • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and deep-soaking baths
    • 65-inch TVs with streaming services and digital channels
    • Wardrobes/cupboards, separate sitting areas and electric kettles

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Frequently asked questions

Does InterContinental Chennai Mahabalipuram Resort by IHG have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at InterContinental Chennai Mahabalipuram Resort by IHG?

As of 23 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at InterContinental Chennai Mahabalipuram Resort by IHG on 25 Oct 2026 start from ฿5,160, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is InterContinental Chennai Mahabalipuram Resort by IHG pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at InterContinental Chennai Mahabalipuram Resort by IHG?

Self-parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at InterContinental Chennai Mahabalipuram Resort by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at InterContinental Chennai Mahabalipuram Resort by IHG?

Checkout is at noon.

Does InterContinental Chennai Mahabalipuram Resort by IHG provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of INR 5500 per vehicle applies.

Where is InterContinental Chennai Mahabalipuram Resort by IHG located?

Located in Semencheri, this beachfront hotel is in the historical district, 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Madras Crocodile Bank Trust, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Descent Of The Ganges and Shore Temple. New Lighthouse is 9.1 mi (14.6 km) away.

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

InterContinental Chennai Mahabalipuram Resort by IHG Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 83 out of 134 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 134 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 134 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 134 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 134 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing experience

Hotel is beautiful and service was great. It is a great place to relax by the pool and beach
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property. Rooms are big and very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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True 5 star. staff in reception extremely helpful and the staff in the restaurant was beyond excellent. I would give them a 20 out of 10
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were magnificent, all very helpful especially amen in the breakfast area. Food was great high quality with a good selection of European and Indian dishes. The facilities in the room were good with access to English language films and sport. It was a bit away from everywhere else and there could have been better facilities on the beach as the sea did look inviting. On the whole thumbs up all round. It is what I expect from a 5 star hotel.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024
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8/10 Good

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

Clean and comfortable for a short stay

A nice clean hotel. rather unnecessarily large building with a small beach which is difficult to get to as it falls of a cliff and has rocks. Three small restaurants - one of which was closed and they did not warn us in advance or at check-in. Limited options for vegans - and the duty manager told us to call the other restaurants to see what was on offer rather than trying to help us. Not the service expected of a 5 star resort. Otherwise very nice and friendly staff. Would probably not revisit as limited things to do in the hotel - they charge for bicycle use even.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing service and comfortable room

Business travel. Room: Spacious and clean room, with fantastic service. Service: Staff were extremely attentive, friendly, and accommodation. Could not fault the service at all. Breakfast spread: good variety, food taste was probably ok-ok at best. Gave the breakfast a 6/10 rating and the chef came knocking at my door to offer a note of apology with a cake and fruit platter. I didn’t feel this was necessary, but appreciated the gesture very much. Again a testament to the staff’s commitment in providing top notch service. Hotel compound: the resort felt a bit ‘sterile’ to be honest, and the garden between the main building and the beach felt redundant. Overall a very comfortable stay, and once again can not commend the staff more for their attentiveness and warm hospitality.
Main corridor
Central pond
Room
Garden
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic staycation option enar Chennai!!

We chose this location for a staycation with our family. My father has had recent health issues and hence his ability to move has been limited. Going to this resort was a way for us to enjoy some down time as well as letting my father move about and enjoy. From that perspective it proved to be a great choice. The hotel is very nicely structured with a wide corridor that's great to walk around - which my father enjoyed. The rest of the family enjoyed the private beach, the shack, the swimming pool and the recreation room. I even enjoyed some street cricket by the beach with a few other guests (the equipment was brought by the guests, not provided by the hotel). The rooms are nice & spacious and the hospitality top class. Couple of things to improve on - (a) the Melting pot is the only functioning restaurant during week days. If you are planning to stay purely at the resort, that can be a bit boring. The shack by the beach has drinks and snacks but isn't a full dining place and Tao of Peng was entirely closed during our weekday-trip. (b) The resort does not enforce dress code in the swimming pool. You will see people swimming with all sorts of attires. It is a well kept pool and the experience is great, but you might put off by people showing up in the pool in their normal clothes. (This is kind of normal in India, but I would've expect IHG to have international norms). Overall great!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic staycation option enar Chennai!!

We chose this location for a staycation with our family. My father has had recent health issues and hence his ability to move has been limited. Going to this resort was a way for us to enjoy some down time as well as letting my father move about and enjoy. From that perspective it proved to be a great choice. The hotel is very nicely structured with a wide corridor that's great to walk around - which my father enjoyed. The rest of the family enjoyed the private beach, the shack, the swimming pool and the recreation room. I even enjoyed some street cricket by the beach with a few other guests (the equipment was brought by the guests, not provided by the hotel). The rooms are nice & spacious and the hospitality top class. I paid top of the line, but I can happily say the experience was worth it. Couple of things to improve on - (a) the Melting pot is the only functioning restaurant during week days. If you are planning to stay purely at the resort, that can be a bit boring. The shack by the beach has drinks and snacks but isn't a full dining place and Tao of Peng was entirely closed during our weekday-trip. (b) The resort does not enforce dress code in the swimming pool. You will see people swimming with all sorts of attires. It is a well kept pool and the experience is great, but you might put off by people showing up in the pool in their normal clothes. (This is kind of normal in India, but I would've expect IHG to have international norms). Overall great!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay

Amazing Stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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The stay was great and excellent customer service
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Overall stay, the open area, beach and the beach shack
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
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8/10 Good

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

Decent hotel, good value

Fantastic Hotel Food average Beach needs to be cleaner
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Fantastic property with unique atmosphere
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked everything including being on the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
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8/10 Good

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Saw a small roach in room. Cleanliness needs to be improved but property is extremely beautiful and serene.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
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6/10 Okay

Disliked: Cleanliness

Irresponsible behaviour from other in house guests

Bad experience with the breakfast ,people are pushing each other like a fish market ,,,no proper management there to take care of the situation.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
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4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
It is a relatively new property with great amenities inside the room and in the hotel generally. The food is great in all restaurants. They also direct access to the beach and a beach shak operated by the hotel as well. The shak is right on the beach and in the evening they put tables very close to the water. The vibe, food, and setting in the shak is amazing. The food in the main restaurant for breakfast and lunch is fantastic as well. The hotel has a well equipped gym as well. The spa is amazing too. The pool is also nice 11M/25m which is really good if one wants to train. There is a nice crocodile bank close to the hotel. The hotel staff was gracious enough to get us a free drop and pick up to the crocodile bank. The hotel is 15kms ( about 20 min drive) from Shore temple and other unesco world heritage monuments in Mahabalipuram. Super convenient and the hotel has paid cab service. What I did not like was the service. Our rooms were not cleaned despite us putting a note for cleaning. We had to call the service many times to get our room cleaned. The hotel was also fully booked so guess that explains. The service during lunch and breakfast was also nothing special. It was still far better than what we see outside of India but having travelled extensively in India, I think the service can get better to match Indian standards. Overall a great experience at this property. I would stay here again and also recommend this to people looking to stay in this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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Genial

Servicio excelente y buenas habitaciones
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hospitality, staff behaviour, amenities, choice, variety and taste of food and well maintained rooms, good service
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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

Attentive staff and relaxing atmosphere

We had a great time staying here. All staff are friendly and willing to help. Feeling totally relaxed.
Kokomo beach bar
sandy beach
garden
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My suite was not ready for 2.5 hours past check-in time and I was made to wait. They finally gave me the room at 5:30pm. When I went into the room there was an almost empty roll of toilet paper. When they cleaned the room the next day, they did not replace the toilet paper. When I went to the lounge for the complimentary happy hour, I waited for over 30 minutes after I placed an order and nothing arrived. The lounge was almost empty. I had a reservation for two night, but I was so frustrated by the terrible service that I decided to leave in one night even though I had already paid for the suite. It was an incredibly disappointing experience I would urge anyone looking at this property to go to alternatives like Taj Fisherman’s Cove or Grand Sheraton.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Very comfortable stay

The huge water body was a treat to watch at. I was very happy to see a man wearing traditional vesti and greeting “Vanakkam”. The food was very tasty. Special thanks to Swaroop Maity, the chef who took special care of us. I used the flashlights lit tennis court also which was an awesome experience. Beach and it’s access has been maintained beautifully. Points to work upon are cleanliness of the main water body. There are hardly any activity to do; no karaoke, no disco; no live music/piano. No activity to engage specially considering that hotel is far away.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
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4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Below average

The place needs a lot of maintenance and upkeep. Citing Covid as a reason, they are slacking off on providing several services and amenities - which does not make much sense. For example - for over a 100 guests staying at their premises, they've only provided 4 beach beds. Their on-site restaurant which they claim operates for 24h, opens for breakfast and then only for lunch, and then for dinner. While travelling with kids, this is definitely a problem. They have only one restaurant on the beach which is closed until 5pm. Service is really not great compared to the other 5-star hotels along ECR - which is in the same price range or lower. We left feedback at the front desk and they paid little or no attention to it.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very calm and serene environment
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021