The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Mahabalipuram

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Mahabalipuram

Visiting Mahabalipuram for the first time can be an exciting, yet overwhelming experience. With so many incredible hotels to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to stay. If you're deciding where to stay for your first visit to Mahabalipuram, we've compiled a list of the best hotels for first time visitors. We analyzed all of the hotels in Mahabalipuram based on price, location, amenities, guest ratings, and more to determine which would be the ideal places to stay for first timers. Whether you're here for just a few days or longer, these hotels offer the perfect combination of amenities, location, and price. For those visiting Mahabalipuram for the first time, it's important to choose a hotel in a safe and convenient area to make the most of your first visit. You'll want to be close to the activities, shopping, and dining options, of course. When looking for hotels, consider the amenities they offer. Some hotels may have a fitness center, a bar or restaurant, a pool, or even a spa. All of these features can add to your overall enjoyment if you've never been to Mahabalipuram before. Also, guest ratings and reviews are also important to consider when choosing a hotel. Whether you're visiting Mahabalipuram for the first time, or you're a seasoned traveler, the best hotels in Mahabalipuram for first-timers offer the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and affordability. So, here's our list of suggestions for your next trip.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Kaldan Samudhra Palace

5-star Resort with prices starting at $151 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Mahabalipuram
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Located at 16/3B, Devaneri, East Coast Road, Mamallapuram Tamil Nadu, Kaldan Samudhra Palace has great rooms from $151 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. It has a terrific 9.10 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 1.4 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love a bar, rooms with kitchenettes, a game room, a spa, and a child pool at this relaxing hotel. Being able to prepare food in the room is also very convenient.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Child pool
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Infinity pool
  • Kids' club


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Radisson Blu Resort Temple Bay Mamallapuram

4-star Resort with prices starting at $131 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip

A great place to stay is Radisson Blu Resort Temple Bay Mamallapuram which has nice rooms starting at $131. Offering an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also has a great guest rating of 8.60 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 57, Covelong Road. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers a bar, child care, laundry services, golf, and pet-friendly rooms which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.4 km from the city center. The pool bar here is a fun spot to relax while you unwind on your trip.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Child pool
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Infinity pool
  • Kids' club


Four Points by Sheraton Mahabalipuram Resort and Convention Center

4-star Resort with prices starting at $100 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Mahabalipuram
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.

We found Four Points by Sheraton Mahabalipuram Resort and Convention Center to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $100. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.60 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Ecr-Omr Junction, Ecr, Poonjeri. You'll also find laundry services, a free breakfast, a spa, a child pool, and free parking which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 2.8 km from the center of town. Having the delicious restaurant in the hotel is an added bonus.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room


Ideal Beach Resort

3-star Resort with prices starting at $63 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.

With terrific rooms from $63, Ideal Beach Resort, at East Coast Road, Devangri Village provides an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. Its terrific guest rating is 8.30 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers child care, laundry services, a spa, a child pool, and free parking. It's located just 3.5 km from the city center, too. Everyone loves a nice pool, and you won't be disappointed with this one. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Child pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Tennis
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room


Marutham Village Resort

3-star Resort with prices starting at $76 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Mahabalipuram
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Marutham Village Resort has a great guest rating of 9.10 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a game room, and a child pool. The great rooms here start at $76 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 1B, Church Street, Kattuthangal Village Vadakadampadi, Near Mamallapuram. Furthermore, it also offers free parking, an indoor play area, family rooms, a tour desk, and air-conditioning, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 4.9 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. We love the convenience of room service, and it's really nice here.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Child pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Playground
  • Kids' club


Grande Bay Resort and Spa Mamallapuram

4-star Resort with prices starting at $95 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

The great guest rating of Grande Bay Resort and Spa Mamallapuram is 9.00 out of 10. This place has room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and laundry services. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $95, and it's located at Kovalam Road (Off Ecr), Mahabalipuram. We also love the a spa, free parking, laundry facilities, a tour desk, and air-conditioning which are great for visitors. And since it's just 0.7 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Refrigerator


Bodhiwoods Resorts

3-star Resort with prices starting at $61 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.

A cool place is Bodhiwoods Resorts because it has great rooms that start at $61. It has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, free parking, and laundry facilities, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.40 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at No.1, King Narasimhan Nagar Near Pwd Inspection Bungalow. Only 0.7 km from the city center, travelers will especially love bicycle rental, family rooms, air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, and an airport shuttle at this convenient hotel. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Playground


Coral Beach Resort

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $51 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Mahabalipuram
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.

Coral Beach Resort offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and a child pool which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $51 (before taxes). It's located at Road and has earned a guest rating of 8.10/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers free parking, laundry facilities, family rooms, air-conditioning, and a 24-hour desk which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 2.2 km from the city center. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Child pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms


Hotel Mahabs

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $16 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

Located at No. 68 East Raja Street, Behind Sbi-Atm, Hotel Mahabs has great rooms from $16 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and laundry services. It has a terrific 8.00 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find pet-friendly rooms, city views, a spa, a child pool, and free parking which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 0.4 km from the center of town. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Child pool
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms


Siva Guest House

Guest house with prices starting at $8 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Mahabalipuram
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

A great place to stay is Siva Guest House which has nice rooms starting at $8. Offering room service, child care, laundry services, city views, and free parking, it also has a great guest rating of 8.00 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at No 2 Othavadai Cross Street. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers laundry facilities, bicycle rental, family rooms, a tour desk, and air-conditioning. It's located just 0.4 km from the city center, too. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
More Great Amenities
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms


Also, take a look at the first time trip hotels in nearby destinations: Chennai, Pondicherry, Auroville, and Kanchipuram.

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How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Mahabalipuram?

Mahabalipuram Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$66

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Mahabalipuram. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Mahabalipuram based on data from 13 hotels is an affordable $66. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Mahabalipuram.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $151
  • 4-star hotels: $109
  • 3-star hotels: $41
  • 2-star hotels: $48


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