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InterContinental Chennai Mahabalipuram Resort, an IHG Hotel

5.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Exterior
Premium bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe
Classic Room, 2 Single Beds | Pool
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
    On private beach
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available

Explore the area

Map
No. 212 East Coast Road, Nemelli Village, Tirupporur, Tamil Nadu, 603104
  • Madras Crocodile Bank Trust
    11 min walk
  • Muttukadu Boat House
    9 min drive
  • Tamil Nadu Police Academy
    11 min drive
  • Chennai (MAA-Chennai Intl.)
    83 min drive

Room options

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Premium bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe

Classic Room, 2 Single Beds, Business Lounge Access

  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Honeymoon Suite (Rati) | Room amenity

Honeymoon Suite (Rati)

  • 71 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room

  • 43 sq m
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Classic Room (Upgraded)

  • 43 sq m
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Business Lounge Access

  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, Sea View (Vilasa) | Room amenity

Suite, Sea View (Vilasa)

  • 125 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Suite, Sea View (East Coast)

  • 65 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Classic Room, 2 Single Beds, Pool View

  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe

Classic Room, 2 Single Beds

  • 43 sq m
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Tirupporur

With a stay at InterContinental Chennai Mahabalipuram Resort, an IHG Hotel in Tirupporur (Semencheri), you'll be a 2-minute drive from Madras Crocodile Bank Trust and 14 minutes from Descent Of The Ganges. .This beach hotel is 8.9 mi (14.4 km) from Shore Temple and 9.1 mi (14.6 km) from New Lighthouse.

What's nearby

  • Madras Crocodile Bank Trust - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Muttukadu Boat House - 9 min drive - 9.3 km
  • MGM Dizzee World - 12 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Shore Temple - 14 min drive - 14.4 km
  • SIPCOT IT Park - 14 min drive - 14.3 km

Getting around

  • Chennai Taramani Station - 29 min drive
  • Chennai International Airport (MAA) - 83 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Reef - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Melting Pot - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Al Sharah - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Tao of Peng - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Fisherman's Cove - ‬8 min drive

About this property

InterContinental Chennai Mahabalipuram Resort, an IHG Hotel

Hotel with private beach, full-service spa
InterContinental Chennai Mahabalipuram Resort, an IHG Hotel offers 106 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature iPod docking stations and MP3 docking stations. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas and include day beds. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Televisions come with satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room coffee/tea makers and minibars (stocked with some free items). Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Bathrooms are also outfitted with bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

This Tirupporur hotel provides wired and wireless Internet access for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include laptop-compatible safes and complimentary newspapers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

A private beach, an outdoor tennis court, and a health club are featured at the hotel. An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The onsite spa has 7 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, Ayurvedic, and hydrotherapy. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a spa tub, and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Make yourself at home in one of the 106 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring iPod docking stations and minibars (stocked with some free items). Satellite programming provides entertainment, and wired and wireless internet access is available for a surcharge. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You can soak up the sun at the private beach or enjoy other recreational amenities including a health club and an outdoor pool. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Enjoy international cuisine at Melting Pot, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the beach bar. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Planning an event in Tirupporur? This hotel has 3500 square feet (325 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 2 meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free valet parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Melting Pot - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).
Tao of Peng - Overlooking the garden, this theme restaurant specializes in Chinese cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Reservations are required. Open select days.
Gatsby Lounge - This cocktail bar serves lunch and light fare. Open daily.
Late night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

Languages

English, Hindi

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (INR 900 per night), Wired Internet (surcharge)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired Internet

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 6:30 AM–10:30 AM: INR 900 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • 1 beach bar and 1 bar
  • 24-hour room service

Restaurants on site

  • Melting Pot
  • Tao of Peng
  • Gatsby Lounge

Things to do

  • Fitness classes
  • Beach volleyball
  • Beach yoga
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness centre
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (3500 square feet of space)
  • Meeting rooms - 2

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Free beach cabanas
  • Garden
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Private beachfront location
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 7 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage - hot stone
  • Massage - sports
  • Massage - Swedish
  • Massage - Thai
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Hot tub
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Beach towels
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Ceiling fan
  • Feather duvet
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Deep-soaking bath
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 42-inch TV
  • iPod dock
  • MP3 dock
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Free minibar (some items)

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free newspapers
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area
  • Slippers
  • Soundproofing
  • Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for INR 1500.0 per day
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately INR 900 per person
  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: INR 900 per night (rates may vary)
  • Fee for in-room wired internet: INR 900 per night (rates may vary)
  • Airport shuttle fee: INR 5500 per vehicle (one way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: INR 1500.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
A fee for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 31
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work
Parking height restrictions apply
Guests under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 12 years old are only allowed with adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

InterContinental Chennai Mahabalipuram Resort
InterContinental Chennai Resort
InterContinental Chennai Mahabalipuram Resort Semencheri
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InterContinental Chennai Mahabalipuram Semencheri
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InterContinental Chennai Mahabalipuram Resort an IHG Hotel

InterContinental Chennai Mahabalipuram Resort, an IHG Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 78 out of 126 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 126 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 126 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 126 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 126 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Pankaj

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and comfortable for a short stay
A nice clean hotel. rather unnecessarily large building with a small beach which is difficult to get to as it falls of a cliff and has rocks. Three small restaurants - one of which was closed and they did not warn us in advance or at check-in. Limited options for vegans - and the duty manager told us to call the other restaurants to see what was on offer rather than trying to help us. Not the service expected of a 5 star resort. Otherwise very nice and friendly staff. Would probably not revisit as limited things to do in the hotel - they charge for bicycle use even.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Panneer selvam

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Ramya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were magnificent, all very helpful especially amen in the breakfast area. Food was great high quality with a good selection of European and Indian dishes. The facilities in the room were good with access to English language films and sport. It was a bit away from everywhere else and there could have been better facilities on the beach as the sea did look inviting. On the whole thumbs up all round. It is what I expect from a 5 star hotel.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

kishore

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan Yu Jin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing service and comfortable room
Business travel. Room: Spacious and clean room, with fantastic service. Service: Staff were extremely attentive, friendly, and accommodation. Could not fault the service at all. Breakfast spread: good variety, food taste was probably ok-ok at best. Gave the breakfast a 6/10 rating and the chef came knocking at my door to offer a note of apology with a cake and fruit platter. I didn’t feel this was necessary, but appreciated the gesture very much. Again a testament to the staff’s commitment in providing top notch service. Hotel compound: the resort felt a bit ‘sterile’ to be honest, and the garden between the main building and the beach felt redundant. Overall a very comfortable stay, and once again can not commend the staff more for their attentiveness and warm hospitality.
Main corridor
Central pond
Room
Garden
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shaik

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Vignesh

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anton, Los Gatos

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic property with unique atmosphere
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vidhyasagar

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Vijaiam

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Saw a small roach in room. Cleanliness needs to be improved but property is extremely beautiful and serene.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gopal, New York

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property. Rooms are big and very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dhira

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maryada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked everything including being on the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

4/10 Poor

Kshitij

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
It is a relatively new property with great amenities inside the room and in the hotel generally. The food is great in all restaurants. They also direct access to the beach and a beach shak operated by the hotel as well. The shak is right on the beach and in the evening they put tables very close to the water. The vibe, food, and setting in the shak is amazing. The food in the main restaurant for breakfast and lunch is fantastic as well. The hotel has a well equipped gym as well. The spa is amazing too. The pool is also nice 11M/25m which is really good if one wants to train. There is a nice crocodile bank close to the hotel. The hotel staff was gracious enough to get us a free drop and pick up to the crocodile bank. The hotel is 15kms ( about 20 min drive) from Shore temple and other unesco world heritage monuments in Mahabalipuram. Super convenient and the hotel has paid cab service. What I did not like was the service. Our rooms were not cleaned despite us putting a note for cleaning. We had to call the service many times to get our room cleaned. The hotel was also fully booked so guess that explains. The service during lunch and breakfast was also nothing special. It was still far better than what we see outside of India but having travelled extensively in India, I think the service can get better to match Indian standards. Overall a great experience at this property. I would stay here again and also recommend this to people looking to stay in this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

Ravichandra

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
Irresponsible behaviour from other in house guests
Bad experience with the breakfast ,people are pushing each other like a fish market ,,,no proper management there to take care of the situation.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

HIKARU

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

ABHAI

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall stay, the open area, beach and the beach shack
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Uma

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Vidhya

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

ABHAI

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hospitality, staff behaviour, amenities, choice, variety and taste of food and well maintained rooms, good service
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

2/10 Terrible

Shamsudeen

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My suite was not ready for 2.5 hours past check-in time and I was made to wait. They finally gave me the room at 5:30pm. When I went into the room there was an almost empty roll of toilet paper. When they cleaned the room the next day, they did not replace the toilet paper. When I went to the lounge for the complimentary happy hour, I waited for over 30 minutes after I placed an order and nothing arrived. The lounge was almost empty. I had a reservation for two night, but I was so frustrated by the terrible service that I decided to leave in one night even though I had already paid for the suite. It was an incredibly disappointing experience I would urge anyone looking at this property to go to alternatives like Taj Fisherman’s Cove or Grand Sheraton.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

4/10 Poor

ADITYA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Sonali

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

PUNEET

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Very comfortable stay
The huge water body was a treat to watch at. I was very happy to see a man wearing traditional vesti and greeting “Vanakkam”. The food was very tasty. Special thanks to Swaroop Maity, the chef who took special care of us. I used the flashlights lit tennis court also which was an awesome experience. Beach and it’s access has been maintained beautifully. Points to work upon are cleanliness of the main water body. There are hardly any activity to do; no karaoke, no disco; no live music/piano. No activity to engage specially considering that hotel is far away.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021