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Ideal Beach Resort

Outdoor pool, free pool cabanas, pool loungers

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Very good

Popular amenities

Pool
Spa
Parking included
Free Wi-Fi
Restaurant
Air-conditioning

Explore the area

East Coast Road, Devangri Village, Kovalam Road, Tirukalukundram, Tamil Nadu, 603104

Place, Tiger Cave
‪1 min drive‬
Place, Shore Temple
‪6 min drive‬
Place, Mamallapuram Beach
‪6 min drive‬
Airport, Chennai (MAA-Chennai Intl.)
‪88 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room

Sea view
Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed OR 2 Queen Beds
Free Wi-Fi

Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers

Standard Room

Sleeps 3
1 Single Bed OR 2 Single Beds
Free Wi-Fi

Sea View Villa

Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Mahabalipuram

A family-friendly stay in Tirukalukundram awaits you at Ideal Beach Resort. You'll be within a 15-minute walk of Tiger Cave and 3.7 km (2.3 mi) from Pancha Pandava Cave. Highlights at this beach hotel include a full-service spa, a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool. .A day of pampering can include massages and body scrubs along with Ayurvedic treatments and thalassotherapy. For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Enjoy the gym, outdoor tennis court, kids' swimming pool and free pool cabanas. Business amenities include a meeting room and a business centre. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Each morning continental breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also free valet parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this 3-property class Mahabalipuram Beach hotel, you'll be 3.7 km (2.3 mi) from Sri Sthala Sayanaperumal Temple and 4 km (2.5 mi) from Kotikal Mandapam.

What's nearby

Tiger Cave - 1 min drive - 1.5 km
Shore Temple - 6 min drive - 5.1 km
Mamallapuram Beach - 6 min drive - 5.1 km
Muttukadu Boat House - 19 min drive - 24.4 km
ECR Beach - 30 min drive - 37.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Water's Edge - ‬5 min drive
‪The Wharf - ‬5 min drive
‪A2B Veg Resturant - Ananda Bhavan - ‬3 min drive
‪Sea Breeze - ‬5 min drive
‪Hotel Sri Ananda Bavan - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Ideal Beach Resort

Hit the beach and work on your tan in the sunloungers (chaise longues) or relax in the shade with complimentary cabanas and umbrellas. Pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa and enjoy amenities at Ideal Beach Resort such as an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. This beach hotel also offers outdoor tennis courts, a fitness centre and a garden. Free self parking and valet parking are available.

This 3-star Tirukalukundram hotel is smoke free.

68 guestrooms or units

Deli

Cabanas on the beach (free)

Beach lounge chairs

Towels for the beach

Umbrellas for the beach

Cabanas by the pool (free)

Poolside lounge chairs

Business facilities

Breakfast available (surcharge)

Coffee in lobby

Dry cleaning

Self-service laundry

Front desk (24 hours)

Express check-in

Express check-out

Storage area for luggage

Front desk safe

Tour and ticket information

Concierge

Wedding services available

Terrace

Garden

BBQ grill(s)

Gift shop

Beauty salon

Newspapers in lobby (free)

Television in lobby

No smoking on site

Bar or lounge

1 conference room

Dining venue

Ideal Beach Resort offers 68 air-conditioned accommodations with private pools and Hot tubs. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Beds feature down duvets. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels and first-run films. Coffee/tea makers and minibars (stocked with some free items) are provided. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers and telephones. Additionally, rooms include tablet computers and a safe. An iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include facials, body scrubs, body treatments and manicures and pedicures. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including Ayurvedic and thalassotherapy.

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3 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch served

Pool
Spa
All inclusive plans available
Pet-friendly

includes taxes & fees

10 June - 11 June

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Free offsite parking
Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
Free extended parking on site
Free valet parking on site
RV/bus/lorry parking on site
Limited on-site valet and self parking

Food and drink

Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: INR 1,000 for adults and INR 500 for children
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Coffee and tea in common areas
Snack bar/deli

Things to do

Beach volleyball
Beach yoga
Children's pool
Full-service spa
Gym
Outdoor pool
Outdoor tennis court
Playground
Tennis lessons
TV in common areas

Family friendly

Children's pool
In-room cot
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Playground
Private pool
Separate bedroom
Snack bar/deli
Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
Free newspapers in lobby
Gift shop/newsstand
Hair salon
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

Business centre
Meeting room

Outdoors

Barbecue grill
Beach loungers
Beach towels
Beach umbrellas
Direct access to the beach
Free beach cabanas
Free pool cabanas
Garden
Pool loungers
Terrace

Full-service spa

Ayurvedic treatments
Body scrubs
Facials
Manicures/pedicures
Massage
Thalassotherapy

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Grab bar near toilet
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessibility
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Banquet hall
Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided
Day bed
Down comforter
Free cot

Bathroom

Dressing gowns
Free toiletries
Hair dryer (on request)
Private bathroom
Slippers
Towels provided

Entertainment

32-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels
First-run films
Private pool
Tablet computer

Food and drink

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

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Desk
Free daily newspapers
Iron/ironing board on request
Phone
Safe
Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight

Late check-in subject to availability

Express check-in available

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

This property enforces a strict dress code in the restaurant.

To register at this property, guests who are Indian citizens must provide a valid photo identity card issued by the Government of India; travelers who are not citizens of India must present a valid passport and visa.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets and service animals are not allowed at Ideal Beach Resort

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Kids stay free! Children 10 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per adult: INR 5500
Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per child: INR 2750 (from 5 to 9 years old)
Christmas Day (25 December) Gala Dinner per adult: INR 5500
Christmas Day (25 December) Gala Dinner per child: INR 2750 (from 5 to 9 years old)
New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: INR 6500
New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: INR 3250 (from 5 to 9 years old)

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately INR 1000 for adults and from INR 500 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

We should mention

Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
Children aged 10 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Ideal Beach Mahabalipuram

Ideal Beach Resort

Ideal Beach Resort Mahabalipuram

Ideal Resort

Ideal Beach Hotel Mahabalipuram

Ideal Beach Mamallapuram

Ideal Beach Resort Hotel

Ideal Beach Resort Tirukalukundram

Ideal Beach Resort Hotel Tirukalukundram

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Ideal Beach Resort?

Ideal Beach Resort offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Ideal Beach Resort?

Yep, Ideal Beach Resort has a free self car park, free valet parking and free extended parking.

Are there any beaches close to Ideal Beach Resort?

The closest beach to Ideal Beach Resort is Mamallapuram Beach (2.9 km).

Is there a spa on site at Ideal Beach Resort?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Ideal Beach Resort. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body scrubs, facials and body treatments.

Does Ideal Beach Resort have a pool?

Ideal Beach Resort has an outdoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying in a complimentary pool cabana and on a lounger.

What luxury perks are available at Ideal Beach Resort?

Ideal Beach Resort features a full-service spa, an outdoor pool and free pool cabanas. All guestrooms come with Hot tubs, private pools and 24-hour room service.

What makes Ideal Beach Resort a romantic place to stay?

Free beach cabanas and a lounge bar, as well as Hot tubs and private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Ideal Beach Resort.

Is Ideal Beach Resort family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool and a playground, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Ideal Beach Resort is a hit with families.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Ideal Beach Resort?

Yep, all rooms come with private hot tubs.

Does Ideal Beach Resort serve breakfast?

Yeah, continental brekkie is on offer daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Ideal Beach Resort?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Ideal Beach Resort?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Ideal Beach Resort?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Ideal Beach Resort?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Ideal Beach Resort Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

29 Feb 2020

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

8/10 Good

Benoit

12 Feb 2020

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

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

9 Dec 2019

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

20 Mar 2019

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

7 Jan 2019

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

10/10 Excellent

Razi

4 Nov 2018

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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

8 Aug 2018

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

It was very good.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

Verified

10/10 Excellent

cecile

27 July 2018

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

8/10 Good

ABHINAV

27 Mar 2018

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

4 Feb 2018

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

8/10 Good

lina

27 Jan 2018

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

10/10 Excellent

Lb

24 Jan 2018

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

7 Jan 2018

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

4 June 2017

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

Good, comfortable and Safe

Stayed 2 nights in May 2017

Verified

8/10 Good

Chandra

1 May 2017

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

IDEAL derves fantastic service

Location is ideal for family vacation.

Verified

10/10 Excellent

rv

6 Apr 2017

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

5 Mar 2017

Great restaurant

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

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

5 Mar 2017

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

8/10 Good

Aldo

18 Jan 2017

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

8/10 Good

hyeongki

22 Nov 2016

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

10/10 Excellent

Kumar M

24 Oct 2016

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

best place to stay and relax

enjoyed it, good peaceful place to stay

Verified

8/10 Good

bathala

24 May 2016

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

8/10 Good

John

24 July 2015

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

10/10 Excellent

GUETTE

2 Mar 2015

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

16 Feb 2015

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.

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Outdoors

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Entertainment

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Policies

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Special check-in instructions

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Ideal Beach Resort Reviews

Reviews

Very good

8.2/10

8.8/10

10/10

8.0/10

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Verified traveller

8/10 Good

Benoit

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

Benoit

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Comfortable and spacious

Patrick

10/10 Excellent

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Verified traveller

8/10 Good