Ideal Beach Resort

Property class: 3

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A terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at Ideal Beach Resort. With free beach cabanas, sun loungers, and beach volleyball, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Treat yourself to Ayurvedic treatments, thalassotherapy, or a facial at the onsite spa. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities like beach yoga. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a playground and a hair salon.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a television, a desk with a lamp, and a view of the outdoors.

Deluxe Room

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A bathroom with two sinks, a bathtub, and a toilet.

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with two beds, a small table with chairs, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Sea View Villa

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

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About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, Ideal Beach Resort is in Mahabalipuram Beach, a neighborhood in Tirukalukundram. Sculpture Museum and DakshinaChitra Heritage Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Krishna's Butterball and Kotikal Mandapam. Traveling with kids? Consider Mumu Surf Shop and Madras Crocodile Bank Trust. Visit our Mahabalipuram travel guide
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East Coast Road, Devangri Village, Kovalam Road, Tirukalukundram, Tamil Nadu, 603104

What's nearby

  • A large, ancient stone structure with intricate carvings, including a central doorway and surrounding figures.
    Tiger Cave
    1 min drive - 1.5 km
  • A large stone temple with multiple tiers and a central spire.
    Shore Temple
    6 min drive - 5.1 km
  • A sandstone temple complex with intricate carvings and domed structures.
    Mamallapuram Beach
    6 min drive - 5.1 km
  • An aerial view of a beach with people, tents, and a lifeguard tower.
    ECR Beach
    30 min drive - 37.8 km
  • Old Mahabalipuram Road
    7 min drive - 7.6 km

Getting around

  • Chennai Thirumani Station
    30 min drive
  • Chennai International Airport (MAA)
    84 min drive

Restaurants

  • A2B Veg Resturant - Ananda Bhavan
    3 min drive
  • Virunthombal Chettinadu
    4 min drive
  • Searock Restaurant
    5 min drive
  • Madras Chronicle
    5 min drive
  • Buddha Café & Restaurant
    5 min drive

About this property

Ideal Beach Resort

  • Family-friendly hotel located in Mahabalipuram Beach
  • Consider a stay at Ideal Beach Resort and take advantage of a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with free beach cabanas, sun loungers, and beach volleyball. Indulge in Ayurvedic treatments, thalassotherapy, and a facial at the onsite spa. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities like beach yoga. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a playground and a hair salon.
  • Other perks include:
    • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with free cabanas and sun loungers
    • Free self parking, valet parking, and extended parking
    • Continental breakfast (surcharge), an outdoor tennis court, and RV/bus/truck parking
    • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • Room features
  • All 68 rooms have comforts such as 24-hour room service and private hot tubs, as well as thoughtful touches like private pools and first-run movies.
  • Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Down comforters, free cribs/infant beds, and day beds
    • Bathrooms with free toiletries
    • 32-inch LCD TVs with premium channels and first-run movies
    • Tablet computers, electric kettles, and ceiling fans

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Frequently asked questions

Does Ideal Beach Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Ideal Beach Resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking and valet parking are free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Ideal Beach Resort?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Ideal Beach Resort?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Ideal Beach Resort provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Ideal Beach Resort located?

Offering direct access to the beach, this Mahabalipuram Beach hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Tiger Cave, Mamallapuram Beach, and Pancha Pandava Cave. Mahishasuramardini Cave and Sri Sthala Sayanaperumal Temple are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Ideal Beach Resort Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.2

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The private beach is an excellent place to chill. Very good food and service all round. Spacious rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

Go for beach n pool... otherwise just about OK

Its OK . The best prt is the beach and the pool. However they close the pool at 6 pm. When asked why? They told.me its Govt. Rules....which i doubt as orhwr pools in TN are open till 7:30/8 pm. It would be lovely to swim after sughtseeing and coming to the hotel...but well! Beach us lovely... food is OK OK. Rooms we stayed in were small ... opening a bag was also uncomfortable. They could keep it cleaner...there were pckets and small plastic waste in front of our toom in the garden. Needs attention..definetly. Loved the beach and pool!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable and spacious

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Ideal Beach Resort! Comfortable and spacious rooms, great service and delicious food during both breakfast and dinner. Mosquitoes are naturally present given the location, so be sure to pack something to deter them. Wifi is not great, so if you need a connection for whatever reason, perhaps plan ahead.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kindness of staff. The quiet and space around was balm to the weary traveller.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nice beach resort, short rickshaw ride from temple

We were lucky to get a nice room with view of sea. Our only disappointment was that the restaurant wasn't better located, as it was set back so far from sea & all under cover.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Extremely attentive staff and fantastic restaurant. We went for the Sri Lanka theme, and enjoyed the live music at dinner as well as the excellent Sri Lankan food at breakfast. Very clean beach. They need to check the plumbing to avoid bathroom odors.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hôtel calme et reposant.

L hôtel est calme et reposant en bord de mer le personnel très disponible et attentif surtout au restaurant. Les repas sont très bons y compris le buffet du petit déjeuner qui est tres bien. L hôtel est un peu vieillissant mais tellement bien entretenu que cela n est pas gênant. J y retournerai pour un autre séjour bien volontiers.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pleasant stay at IBR

The room was spacious and clean. IBR has a private beach which was clean. It also had a nice pool where we enjoyed our time.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Sehr gepflegtes Hotel in einem großen Palmengarten

Sehr freundliche, besonders hilfsbereite Mitarbeiter, sehr gute Küche leider mit Live Musik, mit der wir gar nichts anfangen konnten. Bestens geeignet, wenn man in Mahabalipuram das UNESCO Weltkulturerbe besichtigen möchte. Der Luxe Zimmer in sehr gutem Zustand. Viel älteres Publikum.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service

Een beetje vergane glorie.

De kamers zijn nog niks veranderd t.o.v. 10 jaar geleden. Een opknapbeurt zeker voor de badkamer zou geen overbodige luxe zijn. Het bed is prima. Wifi is er ...af en toe. De AC deed het niet. Niemand gezien maar we hebben ons gered met de fan. Het restaurant is prima, heel vriendelijk personeel, goede bediening en een uitgebreide kaart. Jammer dat de diensters exact dezelfde kledij hebben dan hun mannelijke collega's. Hemd en broek voor mannen ! De prijs kwaliteit is voor mij niet meer ok.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The perfect place to relax.

Our 3 night stay was lovely. The beach is clean and well serviced by staff. I really enjoyed our first day on the beach, it was picturesque and relaxing. On the second day it was not. There was a large conference at the resort and the beach was packed with loud people who had no concept of personal space. It was really unpleasant, but not much could be done about it other than leaving the beach. Just hope that others get to experience a day like our first, though it is out of guests control. There was some dust on the bedroom furniture, but everything else was great and the bed was amazingly comfortable. The bathroom was spacious and clean. The food was very good and the live music entertainment was enjoyable. The staff were very attentive to our needs. Just ask, and they make it happen.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Wir waren eine Nacht dort. Das reichte aus. Das Personal war sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Allerdings hat uns das Drumherum nicht überzeugt.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good, comfortable and Safe
Stayed 2 nights in May 2017
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

IDEAL derves fantastic service

Location is ideal for family vacation.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Resort.

Stayed there for 3 days. Great location; lovely property. Nice landscaping. The pool is awesome. We had a wonderful experience. Staff were considerate and cheerful, eager to assist. Plan to stay there next year also.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Great restaurant

Great restaurant and pool. Beach is small but well kept.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Oasis of Tranquility

Located just outside of the town of Mahabalipuram, 3km away and only a short rickshaw ride into town. Hotel and grounds are a haven for relaxation and if you want your moments of true India, the town is just a hop away. Fabulous staff too, they can't do enough for you. Shame we were only there for one night.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service

Atmosfera indiana

Hotel carino con comoda spiaggia privata ,atmosfera calda e personale molto gentile e disponibile...forse andrebbe ristrutturata qualche stanza...ma nel complesso siamo stati molto bene
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

넓고 조용하고 휴양이 괜찮은 리조트 ( 씨뷰 )

호텔 사이트에 사진은 정말 별거 없어 보였기 때문에 방이 정말 좁은줄 알았다. 우리는 4명이 여행을 해서 침대를 추가해야 할 줄 알았는데 더블 침대가 2개있었고 화장실은 웬만한 가정집 안방 정도였으며 거실이 있었다. 그리고 화장실을 두개였다. 기대하고 가지 않아 정말 만족스러웠다. 단점은 와이파이가 프리가 아니다. 돈을 내야한다. 우리는 원래 첸나이 거주민이었기 때문에 상관없었지만 해외여행객들은 조금 불편할것 같다. 그리고 식당이 딱 한곳. 저녁 부페가 저렴하긴 하나 먹을것이 없다 ㅋㅋㅋ 오히려 조식 더 괜찮다
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

best place to stay and relax

enjoyed it, good peaceful place to stay
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is 4th time our family visited this hotel. We are very much satisfied about facility and hotel. Food is nice, swimming pool maintenance very good. Price wise a little bit high
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good hotel, good location

Comfortable, good facilities, good service, nice food, excellent location, reasonable cost
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel close the beach, the staff very kindly

Site relaxed, friendly, the pool is very clean, also very nice.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

one of the best hotels I have stayed in.

Excellent. On the beach. Expedia wants me to write more.