Intercontinental Chennai Mahabalipuram Resort By Ihg

$$$$||View on mapMahabalipuram, India212 East Coast Rd Nemelli Village, Post Office, Pe, Mahabalipuram, India, 603104|
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Intercontinental Chennai Mahabalipuram Resort By Ihg
212 East Coast Rd Nemelli Village, Post Office, Pe, Mahabalipuram, India, 603104·View on map
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Overall Score
Great
8.7Great
Location9.2
Cleanliness9.1
Comfort9.0
Facilities8.9
Staff8.9
Who stays here
Families50%
Couples22%
Groups12%
Business10%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.7Great
Location9.2
Cleanliness9.1
Comfort9.0
Facilities8.9
Staff8.9
Who stays here
Families50%
Couples22%
Groups12%
Business10%

5-star beachfront resort on the Bay of Bengal with private beach access

Accommodations & Architecture

InterContinental Chennai Mahabalipuram Resort has rooms and suites overlooking either a Lotus Pond or the Grand Courtyard. Suites include an in-room dining option that overlooks the Bay of Bengal, and each room has a walk-in wardrobe and a private bathroom with bathtub and rain shower. The property's architectural design is inspired by local heritage and temples, reflecting the cultural surroundings of Covelong.

Dining

Guests can dine at the award-winning Tao of Peng, serving contemporary Chinese cuisine with garden views. The all-day dining restaurant Melting Pot offers indoor and alfresco seating with buffet breakfast, while the Gatsby Lounge provides a bar setting. Exclusive Dine by Design experiences are available by the Bay of Bengal, and the beachside shack Kokomo serves food and snacks.

Wellness & Activities

Amrtam Spa at the resort provides holistic treatments with ocean views, including Ayurvedic massages and body scrubs from certified practitioners. A 24-hour gym with state-of-the-art equipment and daily yoga classes are available for guests. Outdoor amenities include a tennis court, fishing, windsurfing, and water sports facilities on the private beach.

Location & Nearby Attractions

The InterContinental Chennai Mahabalipuram Resort is set along the Covelong coastline, a 5-minute walk from Crocodile Bank Park and a 20-minute drive from the UNESCO World Heritage site of Mahabalipuram temples, including Shore Temple and Panch Rathas. Chennai International Airport is 18 miles away, and the hotel offers car rental and airport shuttle services. Complimentary parking is available for guests who drive.

Family & Recreational Facilities

The resort has a kids' club, playground, and a recreation room with baby-care facilities to keep children engaged. Evening entertainment, badminton equipment, and a tennis court are available on site. The private beach area includes hammocks and loungers, with a guarded beach for safe family walks.

  • Private Beach: Direct access with guarded area and hammocks
  • Dining: 3 restaurants including award-winning Tao of Peng
  • Spa: Amrtam Spa with Ayurvedic treatments and ocean views
  • Activities: Tennis courts, water sports, yoga, and evening entertainment
  • Family: Kids' club, playground, recreation room with baby care
  • Location: 15 min from UNESCO Mahabalipuram temples
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 15:00-23:59
until 12:00
Amenities
Private parking is possible on site for free.
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Breakfast
You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs INR 899.0 per person. 
Children & extra beds
Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
Hindi, Tamil
Building
Number of rooms:115
Former name
intercontinental chennai mahabalipuram resort, an ihg hotel
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Rooms and availability

One-Bedroom King Suite
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
  • Sea view
  • Shower
  • Coffee machine
Suite
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed1 Double bed
  • Shower
  • Coffee machine
Ambassador Suite
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Shower
  • Coffee machine
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking

Valet parking

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Babysitting

Babysitting/Child services

Swimming pool

Outdoor swimming pool

Air conditioning
Facilities for kids

Children's play area

Kids club

Children's menu

Cribs

Private beach

Beach access

Private beach

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness center
  • Yoga class
  • Sports trainer
  • Fishing

Services

  • Valet parking
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Car rental
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Bar/ Lounge area

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities

Children

  • Cribs
  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Board games
  • Children's menu
  • Children's play area
  • Kids club

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Beach access
  • Entertainment
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • BBQ facilities
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Spa & wellness center
  • Sauna
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Body scrub
  • Facial
  • Treatment room
  • Massage
  • Make up services

Room view

  • Sea view
  • Pool view

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Mini-bar
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Sitting area
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle
  • Dryer

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Curtains
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Essential information about Intercontinental Chennai Mahabalipuram Resort By Ihg

💵 Lowest room price 138 US$
📏 Distance to center 8.1 mi
✈️ Distance to airport 26.7 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Chennai International, MAA

Location

212 East Coast Rd Nemelli Village, Post Office, Pe, Mahabalipuram, India, 603104
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212 East Coast Rd Nemelli Village, Post Office, Pe, Mahabalipuram, India, 603104
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  • Restaurants
Zoo
The Madras Crocodile Bank Trust and Centre for Herpetology
100 yd
Restaurant
The Melting Pot Market Cafe
100 yd
Restaurant
Tao Of Peng
100 yd

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