Mahabalipuram, formerly known as Mamallapuram, is a popular tourist destination in Tamil Nadu. The cultural heritage of this city is very rich and for this reason UNESCO has crowned this place as a “World Heritage Site”. The Shore Temple is the most popular and magnificent attraction of this city. The monuments are monolithic and excavated in the rock. In the ruins of Mahabalipuram you would find monolithic rathas, cave temples, structural temples and sculpted reliefs. People take the journey from Mahabalipuram to Chennai and Kanchipuram as they form India’s “Golden Triangle of Tourism” along the Coromandel Coast.

Mahabalipuram hotels range from budget to traditional standards. The following is the list of some of the five star hotels in this city:

The park

The park is located within Gemini Film Studios near Valluvar Kottam in Chennai. Various tourist places like Kalpaleshwara Temple and Valluvar Kottam are very close to the hotel. The hotel prides itself on being able to offer a refined atmosphere and all kinds of modern comforts. One can expect to get the best experiences in terms of shopping facilities, accommodation, traditional hospitality and dining options at The Park.

The hotel has 215 spacious and well-appointed rooms in various categories to meet the needs of individual guests. The Park has a Thai and Continental restaurant, a multi-cuisine restaurant, a rooftop poolside cafe, and a bar. The various amenities and services offered here include banquet facilities, doctor on demand, jacuzzi, spa, TV, etc.

fisherman’s cove

This hotel is located very close to Covelong beach. This five-star luxury hotel is conveniently located in the suburbs of Chennai, away from the chaos of the city. It used to be a fantastic dutch fort once. The hotel offers a variety of business and recreational facilities for its guests.

There are 88 rooms in the hotel ranging from standard rooms to deluxe villas. You will find a multi-cuisine restaurant, two open-air restaurants, a poolside bar at the hotel. Services and amenities include childcare, cable TV, free room service, laundry, banquets, on-demand doctor, etc.

the rain tree

The Raintree is located close to Marina Beach and has been honored with the title of ‘South India’s First Ecotel O Hotel’. The hotel is there to provide exceptional services and amenities to corporate and leisure travelers.

There are 105 rooms in hotels classified as Club Room, Deluxe Room and Suites. In the hotel you will find a Chinese restaurant, a bar, a bar & lounge, a resto-bar and a restaurant with international cuisine. Services and amenities include 24-hour room service, business center, gym, jacuzzi, swimming pool, banquet room, laundry, etc.

You should try to book early at these hotels to get better deals or discounts.