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Mahabalipuram, India
Oct 18 — Oct 192
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Gain useful insights and advice for booking the perfect stay in Mahabalipuram. Price data is based on averages over the past 12 months and was last updated on October 11, 2024.
Cheapest month:May
Most expensive month:June
Average price in Mahabalipuram:$154/night
Cheapest price found:$20/night
Cheapest day:Sunday
Most expensive day:Monday
$108 - $200
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.
$137 - $202
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.

Top-rated Mahabalipuram hotels

Browse through properties in Mahabalipuram that have received the highest ratings from guests. There are currently 214 properties in Mahabalipuram and data was last updated on October 11, 2024.
Our users rated these Mahabalipuram hotels among the best places to stay. Take a look at user reviews to learn why these properties were rated the best.
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No. 212 East Coast Road, Mahabalipuram, India
8.5 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$153
Avg. per night
57, Covelong Road, Mahabalipuram, India
0.2 mi from city centre
$172
Avg. per night

Cheapest hotels in Mahabalipuram, India

Discover affordable stays in Mahabalipuram that provide a quality experience without breaking the bank. Hotels in Mahabalipuram can be found for as low as $7 per night. There is currently one property in Mahabalipuram that can be booked for this price. Rajalakshmi Guest House is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in Mahabalipuram. Price data was last updated on October 11, 2024
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NO 5, Othavadai Cross Street, Mahabalipuram, India
0.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$7
Avg. per night
No.9 Othavadai Cross Street, Mahabalipuram, India
0.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$8
Avg. per night
15, Othavadai Cross Street, Mahabalipuram, India
0.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
Air Conditioning
$25
Avg. per night
18 Ottawadai Street, Mahabalipuram, India
0.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$31
Avg. per night
108, Kovalam Road, Mahabalipuram, India
1.4 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
Air Conditioning
$60
Avg. per night
East Coast Road, Devangri Village, Mahabalipuram, India
2.1 mi from city centre
$94
Avg. per night
Five Rathas Road, Mahabalipuram, India
1.0 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$95
Avg. per night
Ecr Kovalam Road Mahabalipuram - 603 104 Tamil Nadu India Ecr Kovalam Road Mahabalipuram - 603 104 Tamil Nad, Mahabalipuram, India
0.5 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$97
Avg. per night

Hotel prices in Mahabalipuram

Get a sense of the average price and most popular properties to stay in Mahabalipuram to help you budget for your trip accordingly. Hotels that are booked the most in each class receive the “Most popular” badge. Hotels with the “Best value” badge are the most popular hotels in Mahabalipuram at attractive prices. Price data was last updated on October 11, 2024.
Some of the best options for booking a hotel in Mahabalipuram categorized by hotel class. We've highlighted the most popular properties according to our users as well as the best value within each hotel class.
2 stars and under
15, Othavadai Cross Street, Mahabalipuram, India
3 stars
East Coast Road, Devangri Village, Mahabalipuram, India
NO 5, Othavadai Cross Street, Mahabalipuram, India

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Other accommodations in Mahabalipuram

Find the perfect hostel, theme hotel, or vacation rental for your stay in Mahabalipuram. There are 214 hotels in Mahabalipuram and price data was last updated on October 11, 2024. The average price for a stay in Mahabalipuram is $154/night.
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No. 212 East Coast Road, Mahabalipuram, India
8.5 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$153
Avg. per night
Five Rathas Road, Mahabalipuram, India
1.0 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$95
Avg. per night

Where to stay in Mahabalipuram

Explore different neighborhoods and areas within Mahabalipuram to find the perfect location for your stay. Map data was last updated on October 11, 2024.
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About Mahabalipuram

Sandy beaches and rolling waves make Mahabalipuram one of India's top surfing destinations. The laid-back town sits on the Bay of Bengal and was once the beating heart of India's Pallava dynasty, which is showcased in the ancient ruins, intricate carvings and World Heritage-listed temples.

Things to do in Mahabalipuram

Mahabalipuram is one of India's liveliest surf towns, where you can sign up for lessons or rent a board at Mumu Surf School. After working up an appetite, fill up on smoothies, pancake stacks and power bowls at the school's Sandy Bottom Café.

It's hard to resist the buzz of Mahabalipuram's bustling city centre, where you'll find cafes, restaurants and colourful stores selling Indian trinkets. For authentic South Indian fare, head to Mamalla Bhavan, known for its colourful banana-leaf thalis.

Anchored by a trio of granite shrines, the Shore Temple is perched on the Bay of Bengal and was built to host Pallava kings in the 8th century. Gaze up at the soaring towers, admire intricate carvings and wander around the sacred shrines.

Clustered together at the southern tip of Mahabalipuram, the Five Rathas are each dedicated to a Hindu deity. They're an incredible feat of 7th-century architecture, with each temple carved from a single rock. Arjuna’s Penance is another highlight, featuring intricate Hindu carvings inscribed on a pair of enormous boulders.

Getting around Mahabalipuram

Mahabalipuram is easy to get around on foot or bicycle. You'll also find plenty of taxis and auto rickshaws. Chennai International is 50 kilometres south of Mahabalipuram. Buses run to Chennai in around two hours.

Facts about staying in Mahabalipuram

Find useful tips and insights about staying in Mahabalipuram to help you make the most of your experience. FAQs were last updated on October 11, 2024.
  • What are the best hotels in Mahabalipuram?

    Kaldan Samudhra Palace (9.1/10 from 643 reviews), Radisson Blu Resort Temple Bay Mamallapuram (8.3/10 from 1,356 reviews), and Intercontinental Chennai Mahabalipuram Resort (8.5/10 from 938 reviews) are all highly rated places to stay in Mahabalipuram.

  • What is a good hotel near Mamallapuram Beach?

    Reviews of Radisson Blu Resort Temple Bay Mamallapuram recommend it as a good place to stay near Mamallapuram Beach, scoring 8.3/10 from 1,356 ratings.

  • What is a good hotel in Mahabalipuram near The Shore Temple?

    The most popular hotel near The Shore Temple is Radisson Blu Resort Temple Bay Mamallapuram, with 1,356 HotelsCombined users scoring it 8.3/10.

  • How much do hotels in Mahabalipuram cost?

    $105/night is the average price of a hotel in Mahabalipuram, based on HotelsCombined searches over the last 3 days. For 4-star hotels in Mahabalipuram, the average price found is $168/night, and for 5-star hotels the average price is $141/night.

  • How much is a cheap hotel in Mahabalipuram?

    Prices for Mahabalipuram hotels have been found for as low as $6/night over the last 3 days. Prices for this weekend in Mahabalipuram start from $10 per night when checking in on Oct 18 and out on Oct 20.

  • How much is a hotel in Mahabalipuram tonight?

    Users have found prices for hotels in Mahabalipuram tonight starting as low as $6, rising to an average cost of $173, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from $114 for a 4-star hotel in Mahabalipuram for tonight.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a hotel in Mahabalipuram?

    The cheapest month to book a hotel in Mahabalipuram is May ($108). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Mahabalipuram is June ($200).

  • What is the cheapest day to book a hotel in Mahabalipuram?

    The cheapest day to stay in Mahabalipuram is Saturday ($137). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Sunday, when the average nightly price is $202.

  • What are some other cities to stay in when visiting Tamil Nadu?

    In addition to Mahabalipuram, travelers opt to visit Chennai when visiting Tamil Nadu. Ooty is also a popular choice to visit.

  • How many hotels are there in Mahabalipuram?

    In total, there are 214 hotels to choose from in Mahabalipuram, compared to 11,490 properties in Tamil Nadu.

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