Title: Visit Mahabalipuram: Best of Mahabalipuram Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Mahabalipuram](https://expedia.ca/Mahabalipuram-Hotels.d6047600.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Mahabalipuram](https://expedia.ca/Mahabalipuram-Vacation-Rentals.d6047600.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Mahabalipuram Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Mahabalipuram.d6047600.Car-Rental-Guide)[Mahabalipuram Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Mahabalipuram.d6047600.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Mahabalipuram ## Travel Guide ![Mahabalipuram](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532739290/e8d1e5ec-5b3c-4a9a-81c7-a46a9b1de5d6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Mahabalipuram](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532739290/feb69b58-93aa-4a88-ac31-c3d843e5fbc0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Mahabalipuram](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532739290/7e122a00-c973-4523-a502-2e853194977f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Mahabalipuram](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532739290/ffc7f670-081b-401b-b2a8-8786ff25a5a3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Mahabalipuram](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532739290/556c532c-1878-45ee-8a33-03309080f6a7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Mahabalipuram Things to do - Mahabalipuram Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Mahabalipuram ![Kaldan Samudhra Palace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74730000/74726000/74725945/98d96264_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Kaldan Samudhra Palace ECR Mahabalipuram Tamil Nadu CA $225 CA $266 total Apr 1 - Apr 2 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this beach resort in Tirukalukundram. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free valet parking. Popular attractions Tiger Cave and Mamallapuram ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (50 reviews) Soon was clean and staff was courteous. Enjoyed our stay at Samudra Palace. Reviewed on Mar 7, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F04%2F2026&endDate=02%2F04%2F2026&selected=74725945&PinnedHotelID=74725945&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6047600) ![Radisson Blu Resort Temple Bay Mamallapuram](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1600000/1596100/1596066/ebed6354_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Radisson Blu Resort Temple Bay Mamallapuram 57, Covelong Road Tirukalukundram Tamil Nadu CA $206 CA $243 total Apr 15 - Apr 16 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this luxury resort in Tirukalukundram. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Pancha Pandava Cave and Mamallapuram ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (265 reviews) Rest room - smell Reviewed on Mar 30, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F04%2F2026&endDate=16%2F04%2F2026&selected=1596066&PinnedHotelID=1596066&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6047600) ![Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels, Kences Palm Beach, Mamallapuram](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17370000/17363700/17363631/b3b7b77a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels, Kences Palm Beach, Mamallapuram No 53, Devaneri Village, East Coast Rd Tirukalukundram Tamil Nadu CA $176 CA $207 total Apr 6 - Apr 7 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Tirukalukundram. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Tiger Cave and Mamallapuram Beach ... 8/10 Very Good! (67 reviews) The room smelt musty, and was ridden with insects. Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=06%2F04%2F2026&endDate=07%2F04%2F2026&selected=17363631&PinnedHotelID=17363631&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6047600) [See all 1,068 properties in Mahabalipuram](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=01%2F04%2F2026&endDate=02%2F04%2F2026®ionId=6047600) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![2nd Floor Apt - Meya boutique homes](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38720000/38715200/38715162/88fbddee_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### 2nd Floor Apt - Meya boutique homes Mahabalipuram Tamil nadu Stay at this vacation home in Tirukalukundram. Enjoy free WiFi, cable/satellite TV service, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Tiger Cave and Mamallapuram ... [](https://expedia.ca/Chennai-Hotels-2nd-Floor-Apt-Meya-Boutique-Homes.h38715162.Hotel-Information) ![Somerset Greenways Chennai](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2450000/2442800/2442753/f12bfac9_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Somerset Greenways Chennai No. 94 Sathyadev Avenue Chennai Tamil Nadu Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Chennai. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Marina Beach and Theosophical Society ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (192 reviews) Courteous staff, spotless room, fantastic breakfast and a very safe, quiet place. Great roof top pool and in house restaurants. Will definitely stay again. Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Chennai-Hotels-Somerset-Greenways-Chennai.h2442753.Hotel-Information) ![Season 4 Residences Near US consulate ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120270000/120265000/120264986/e773597c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Season 4 Residences Near US consulate 38/16 Cathedral Garden Rd Chennai TN Stay at this apartment in Chennai. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Marina Beach and Valluvar Kottam are located ... [](https://expedia.ca/Chennai-Hotels-Season-4-Residences-Near-US-Consulate.h120264986.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Mahabalipuram](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6047600&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Mahabalipuram hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6047600&startDate=2026-03-31&endDate=2026-04-01)[Mar 31 - Apr 1](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6047600&startDate=2026-03-31&endDate=2026-04-01) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6047600&startDate=2026-04-01&endDate=2026-03-02)[Apr 1 - Apr 2](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6047600&startDate=2026-04-01&endDate=2026-03-02) [This weekend ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6047600&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026)[Apr 3 - Apr 5](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6047600&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6047600&startDate=10%2F04%2F2026&endDate=12%2F04%2F2026)[Apr 10 - Apr 12](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6047600&startDate=10%2F04%2F2026&endDate=12%2F04%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![Marina Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6104640/20734ea5-5750-4c11-bbb1-edc5229e7d19.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Marina Beach Relaxed walks, pretty sunrises, elaborate entertainment, traditional Indian street food and historical landmarks make this one of Chennai’s liveliest beaches. 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