At Forrest you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Pancha Pandava Rathas and Five Rathas. Highlights at this hotel include free daily breakfast and free valet parking. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage. Each morning free on-the-go breakfast is offered between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM. .Places within a 15-minute walk of this 3-property class Tirukalukundram hotel include Mahishamardini Rock Cut Mandapa and New Lighthouse.
What's nearby
Pancha Pandava Rathas - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Descent Of The Ganges - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Ganesha Ratha - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
Shore Temple - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
Mamallapuram Beach - 1 min drive - 1.5 km
Getting around
Chennai Thirumani Station - 26 min drive
Chennai International Airport (MAA) - 95 min drive
Restaurants
A2B Veg Resturant - Ananda Bhavan - 2 min drive
Maamalla Bhavan Veg Hotel - 16 min walk
Santana Beach Restaurant - 3 min drive
Water's Edge - 3 min drive
Sea Breeze - 3 min drive
About this property
Forrest
Hotel in Mahabalipuram with free breakfast and free valet parking
Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free valet parking is available.
This 3-star Tirukalukundram hotel is smoke free.
10 guestrooms or units
To-go breakfast (free)
Front desk (24 hours)
Storage area for luggage
No smoking on site
Forrest offers 10 accommodations. This Tirukalukundram hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps.
Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Accessibility
No lift
More
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Towels provided
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 19
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets and service animals are not allowed at Forrest
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available.
Payment types
Important information
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, debit cards and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Mastercard, JCB International, debit cards and cash.
We should mention
Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
Frequently asked questions
Is parking available at Forrest?
Yep, Forrest has free valet parking.
How much does it cost to stay at Forrest?
As of 15 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Forrest on 15 Jan 2026 start from AU$362.56, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Are there any beaches close to Forrest?
The closest beach to Forrest is Mamallapuram Beach (1.7 km).
Does Forrest serve breakfast?
Sure does, complimentary on-the-go brekkie is on offer daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at Forrest?
No, Forrest does not offer an airport shuttle service.
What time are check-in & check-out at Forrest?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.