InterContinental Chennai Mahabalipuram Resort by IHG

5.0 star property

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2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
1 bedroom, premium bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe
Classic Room, 2 Single Beds, Pool View | View from room

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

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No. 212 East Coast Road, Nemelli Village, Tirupporur, Tamil Nadu, 603104
  • Place, Madras Crocodile Bank Trust
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, SIPCOT IT Park
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Shore Temple
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chennai (MAA-Chennai Intl.)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Room, 2 Single Beds, Accessible, Club lounge access

  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Honeymoon Suite, 1 Single Bed (Rati)

  • 71 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Room

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

Classic Room (Upgraded)

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

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Club lounge access

  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Single Bed, Sea View (Vilasa)

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

Suite, 1 Single Bed, Sea View (East Coast)

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

Classic Room, 2 Single Beds, Pool View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Classic Room, 2 Single Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 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 by IHG 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 - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Muttukadu Boat House - 10 min drive - 11.3 km
  • SIPCOT IT Park - 13 min drive - 13.1 km
  • MGM Dizzee World - 14 min drive - 14.2 km
  • Shore Temple - 17 min drive - 18.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Madurai Muniyandi Vilas - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Reef - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Seagull - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Bay View - ‬9 min drive

About this property

InterContinental Chennai Mahabalipuram Resort by IHG

Luxury hotel on the beach, with outdoor pool
InterContinental Chennai Mahabalipuram Resort by IHG 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 hot 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.

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 transport

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

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: INR 900 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Gatsby Lounge
  • Melting Pot
  • Tao of Peng

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Beach yoga
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness classes
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • In-room babysitting
  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (3,500 square foot of space)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Free beach cabanas
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • On the bay
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 7 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages

Accessibility

  • If you have 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 (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2015
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Day bed
  • Free cot
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch TV with satellite channels
  • IPod dock
  • MP3 dock

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Free minibar (limited items)

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

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 at the property
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.

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from March 1 2025 to October 31 2025 (dates subject to change).

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

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: INR 7080
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: INR 4720 (from 6 to 12 years old)

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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 smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
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
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