Chariot Beach Resort Mahabalipuram, Mahabalipuram ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

Five Rathas Road, Mahabalipuram, India, 603104

Chariot Beach Resort, a 4-star beach resort, offers exclusive access to a 0.5 miles stretch of pristine private beach and spacious accommodations amidst 45 acres of lush gardens. This Mahabalipuram hotel is situated near the UNESCO World Heritage site of Five Rathas and the Shore Temple, providing an ideal escape for relaxation and exploration.

Rooms & Amenities

Chariot Beach Resort features cozy cottages and suites with ocean, garden, or pool views. Each accommodation is well-furnished, offering amenities such as king-sized beds, flat-screen TVs, minibars, and private outdoor areas for a comfortable stay.

Dining Options

Dining options include Coast - Sea Food Restaurant, serving a variety of grilled and tandoor dishes with views of the Bay of Bengal, and Kapi Multicuisine Restaurant, offering coastal, continental, and authentic Indian cuisines. Additionally, Paanam - The Bar provides a refined setting for drinks and casual dining.

Leisure & Wellness

Guests can rejuvenate at the Wellness Spa, where various Ayurvedic treatments and detoxifying therapies are offered. For recreational activities, Chariot Neighborhood Adventure Activity Village provides thrilling options like mud-wrestling and cycling for all ages in a unique outdoor setting.

Services & Local Area

Chariot Beach Resort features three banquet halls, including Marigold, ideal for weddings and corporate events. Located near significant landmarks such as the India Seashell Museum and the Mamallapuram Light House, the resort is accessible via local bus services.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Guest Room

Max:

2 persons

34 m²

Bed options:

2 Double beds

Garden view

Shower

Air conditioning

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Family Room

Max:

2 persons

73 m²

Bed options:

1 Double bed

Shower

Air conditioning

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Suite

Max:

2 persons

123 m²

Bed options:

1 Double bed

Sea view

Shower

Air conditioning

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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Center

Mahabalipuram 1.1 mi

Airports

Chennai International (MAA) 37.1 mi

Pondicherry (PNY) 60.2 mi

Train

Velachery 25.0 mi

Perungudi 25.7 mi

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Accessible Amenities

“The pathways leading to the beach were exceptionally well maintained, ensuring an easy access for everyone to enjoy the beautiful scenery.” view full review

Impressive Golf Course

“The 18-hole golf course was a highlight of my stay, offering a challenging yet enjoyable experience amid stunning greenery.” view full review

Spacious Comfort

“The rooms were remarkably spacious, equipped with two queen beds, providing a perfect setting for relaxation after a long day.” view full review

Expansive Pool

“The pool area was truly expansive, allowing plenty of space to swim and unwind, making it a perfect spot for leisure and relaxation.” view full review

General

Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Express check-in/ -out
Wheelchair access
24-hour security
Currency exchange
Multilingual staff

Sports & Fitness

Fitness center
Water sports

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Valet parking
24-hour room service
Car rental
Tours/Ticket assistance
Doctor on call
Wake up service
Shoe shine service
Bell staff/Porter

Dining

Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area

Business

Business center
Meeting/ Banquet facilities

Children

Babysitting/Child services
Playground
Game room

Spa & Leisure

Swimming pool
Health club

Room features

Air conditioning
In-room safe
Mini-bar
Sitting area
Tea and coffee facilities
Turndown service
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
Direct dial telephone
AM/FM alarm clock

Location

Five Rathas Road, Mahabalipuram, India, 603104

Map view

Five Rathas Road, Mahabalipuram, India, 603104

City landmarks

Mamallapuram Hill

Krishna's Butterball

1.3 mi

Fisherman Colony

Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram

1.3 mi

West Raja Street Near Ganesha Ratha

Descent Of The Ganges

1.3 mi

West Raja Street

Krishna Mandapam

3900 ft

Pagoda

Raya Gopura

4000 ft

Shore Temple Rd Fisherman Colony

Mahishasura Rock

4900 ft

Near Arjuna Penance

Ganesha Ratha

4300 ft

Museums

Sculpture Museum

4100 ft

West Raja Street

Sri Sthala Sayanaperumal Temple

4100 ft

Near Shore Temple

Open-Air Museum

4200 ft

Mahabalipuram

Mamallapuram Light House

1.3 mi

Sea Shore Bay of Bengal

Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram

1.4 mi

Museums

Mahishasura Mardhini Temple

1900 ft

Mada Koil St

Olakkannesvara Temple

3100 ft

Mahabalipuram

Mahishamardini Rock Cut Mandapa

3100 ft

West Raja Street

Pancha Pandava Cave

1.3 mi

Mada Koil Street Near Mahishamardini Rock Cut Mandapa

Maritime Heritage Museum

1.1 mi

E Raja St

Mukunda Nayanar Temple

4100 ft

12°36'53.0"N 80°11'30.2"E

Shri Dharmaraja Cave Temple

2900 ft

Besides Light House

Lighthouse Heritage Museum

1.2 mi

Post Bag 4

MadrasCrocodileBank

1.3 mi

Mahabalipuram Beach

1.3 mi

Nearby

Five Rathas Rd

Pancha Rathas

1900 ft

Museums

India Seashell Museum

1900 ft

Post Bag No 4,Mamallapuram

The Madras Crocodile Bank Trust and Centre for Herpetology

1900 ft

Mahabalipuram

Dharmaraja Ratha

1900 ft

Bhima Ratha

1900 ft

Mahabalipuram

Draupadi Ratha

1900 ft

Mahabalipuram

Elephant Statue

1900 ft

Restaurants

Golden Sun

2300 ft

59 Kovelong Road

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

82%

liked the hotel and would stay again

Friendly Staff

Near Mahabalipuram Temple

Dining Quality

Facilities Value

8.2/10

Great

Rooms

7.0

Location

8.0

Service

8.0

Dining

6.4

4/5 based on 1392 reviews

#6 of 51 hotels in Mahabalipuram based on Tripadvisor

David

United Kingdom, April 2024

8.2/10

The resort offers spacious and elegant rooms with constant hot water supply, although there is a slight sewage smell in the restroom. The service is exceptional, with extremely courteous and genuine staff always ready to assist. The location is perfect, surrounded by well-maintained sit outs and close to temples, monuments, and the ocean. The dining experience is good with a wide variety of cuisine options, although it may not be the best value for money.

Rooms

8.0

The garden facing rooms are spacious, clean, and elegantly styled.

Service

9.0

The service is top-notch, with very helpful and well-maintained facilities.

Location

9.0

The resort is excellently located near temples, monuments, and the ocean with AC available.

Dining

7.0

The dining options are good with a wide variety of cuisine choices.

Facilities

8.0

The resort offers various services like room service, car hire, valet parking, and tours assistance.

Roger

United Kingdom, November 2023

8.4/10

The hotel is in a splendid location close to the 5rathas Heritage site and the Shell Museum. The rooms are spacious and elegant in style, though one small and uncomfortable room on the first floor was a downside. The service is consistently charming and welcoming, maintaining a very good standard. Dining offers a wide variety of cuisines, but falls below standard regarding selection and quality. The overall value for money is excellent, with an abundance of interesting places to visit nearby.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms are very spacious and elegant in style.

Service

9.0

The service is charming and welcoming.

Location

9.0

The location is perfect, very close to Temples and Monuments and on the ocean.

Dining

7.0

Dining had almost everything cuisine you would want for.

Facilities

9.0

The property is very well-maintained.

Douglas

United Kingdom, September 2023

6.2/10

The hotel is conveniently located near the iconic Mahabalipuram ancient temple and offers a mix of positive and negative aspects in various areas. The service reflects the hotel's commitment to guest satisfaction, while there are noticeable opportunities for improvement in dining and facilities.

Rooms

7.0

The room assigned to me upon a late-night request met my needs adequately, although the prices are on the higher side. The staff was polite and helpful during the check-in process.

Service

9.0

The entire staff, particularly the very friendly team, took good care of my needs once I reported an issue. Their professionalism and friendliness were evident throughout my stay.

Location

6.0

The location, despite needing a face-lift and appearing cluttered, is ideal for exploring the eastern coastline and being a stone's throw away from the Mahabalipuram ancient temple.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience was below standards, especially with limited main dish options for vegetarian meals. The Gala dinner, though mandatory and expensive, was not up to par in terms of the selection and quality of food.

Facilities

5.0

Value for money might be a concern in this aspect.

Friendly Staff

Dining Quality

Robert

United Kingdom, July 2023

7.4/10

My stay here was pleasant overall. The room I had was spacious and clean, although the bathroom looked a bit old, it was kept tidy and had hot water all day. The broken AirCon was a downside, but it got eventually fixed. The TV issue was amusing more than problematic, showing everyone with green skin in the picture.

Rooms

8.0

I had a garden-facing room that was spacious and clean. The bathroom, though appearing a bit old, was well-maintained with 24/7 hot water.

Service

7.0

The staff was very friendly and helpful during my stay.

Location

9.0

The location is excellent, right next to the 5 Rathas heritage site and the shell museum, perfect for sightseeing in Mahabalipuram.

Dining

6.0

The dining experience was decent with a variety of options, but could use some improvement.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities were good overall, providing the necessary services for a comfortable stay.

Dick

United Kingdom, June 2023

6.4/10

The hotel is a nice place to stay with family for a weekend. The open areas are lovely, but the rooms were not clean and not worth the cost, especially with gutter water issues from the toilet.

Rooms

5.0

The rooms across the open areas were not clean and not worth the cost due to gutter water coming out from the toilet.

Service

6.0

The staff, although not well-trained, were very helpful, especially those who drove us on battery cars. Overall, the service was decent.

Location

7.0

The location is just beautiful, with beach access, pool area, and a nice lawn with seating. However, finding used liquor glasses from previous guests in the room was off-putting.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience offered an excellent spread of hot/cold food with a variety of cuisines. The buffet was expensive, but the ala carte menu provided relatively cheaper options.

Facilities

7.0

The hotel offers good facilities such as beach access, pool area, and a nice lawn, but cleanliness issues need improvement.

beautiful location

unclean rooms