InterContinental Chennai Mahabalipuram Resort by IHG

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel on the beach, with outdoor pool

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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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 Twin Beds, Accessible, Club Lounge Access

  • 463 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Honeymoon Suite, 1 Twin Bed (Rati)

  • 760 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

  • 463 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

  • 463 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Room

  • 462 sq ft
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed

Classic Room (Upgraded)

  • 463 sq ft
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Club Lounge Access

  • 463 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Twin Bed, Sea View (Vilasa)

  • 1346 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

  • 700 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed

Classic Room, 2 Twin Beds, Pool View

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

Classic Room, 2 Twin Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 463 sq ft
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Tirupporur

Located in Semencheri within a short stroll of Madras Crocodile Bank Trust, InterContinental Chennai Mahabalipuram Resort by IHG is within a 15-minute drive of Descent Of The Ganges. This 106-room, 5-star hotel welcomes business and leisure travelers with a private beach, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants.

What's nearby

  • Madras Crocodile Bank Trust - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Muttukadu Boat House - 10 min drive - 7.0 miles
  • SIPCOT IT Park - 13 min drive - 8.2 miles
  • MGM Dizzee World - 14 min drive - 8.8 miles
  • Shore Temple - 17 min drive - 11.3 miles

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
Guests of InterContinental Chennai Mahabalipuram Resort by IHG have access to a private beach, a full-service spa, and an outdoor pool. Free valet and self parking are available, or if you're not driving, take the airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for INR 5500 per vehicle one way. The front desk has multilingual staff on hand 24/7 to help with concierge services, securing valuables, and dry cleaning/laundry. Other amenities at this beach hotel include a children's pool, a gym, and a sauna.
42-inch TVs come with satellite channels, and guests can stay connected with WiFi and wired internet. Beds sport premium bedding and pillow menus, and bathrooms offer deep soaking tubs, rainfall showers, hair dryers, and free toiletries. Other amenities include iPod docks, sitting areas, and free minibar items.
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.

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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 transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip 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 (surcharge)
  • In-room crib
  • 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 center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (3,500 square feet 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.
  • Elevator
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2015
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • 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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 2 kids 6 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for INR 1500.0 per day
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • 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)

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • 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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: 11:30 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • 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, 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.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards.
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services and spa treatments. Contact the hotel at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • Nearby construction work may cause some noise disturbance.
  • Parking has height restrictions.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

InterContinental Chennai Mahabalipuram Resort
InterContinental Chennai Resort
InterContinental Chennai Mahabalipuram Resort Semencheri
InterContinental Chennai
InterContinental Chennai Mahabalipuram Semencheri
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Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at InterContinental Chennai Mahabalipuram Resort by IHG?

InterContinental Chennai Mahabalipuram Resort by IHG provides free cancellation on certain room rates. If you'd like to learn more, review the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to see within easy reach of InterContinental Chennai Mahabalipuram Resort by IHG?

This hotel is situated in Semencheri within a short 11-minute walk of Madras Crocodile Bank Trust. You'll also find Muttukadu Boat House and Tiger Cave nearby.

Is parking available on site at InterContinental Chennai Mahabalipuram Resort by IHG?

Yes, valet parking and self parking are offered for free at the hotel.

Is there a spa at InterContinental Chennai Mahabalipuram Resort by IHG?

There is a full-service spa available for guests to enjoy and services include hot stone massages, deep-tissue massages, Ayurvedic treatments, and body wraps.

Does InterContinental Chennai Mahabalipuram Resort by IHG include a casino?

No, InterContinental Chennai Mahabalipuram Resort by IHG doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at InterContinental Chennai Mahabalipuram Resort by IHG?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access between 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM.

What amenities will couples enjoy at InterContinental Chennai Mahabalipuram Resort by IHG?

This waterfront hotel offers many amenities for couples such as a private beach and a beach bar with some guestrooms featuring private pools.

Does InterContinental Chennai Mahabalipuram Resort by IHG have a hot tub?

Yes, guests can enjoy a spa tub at this hotel.

Does InterContinental Chennai Mahabalipuram Resort by IHG have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, InterContinental Chennai Mahabalipuram Resort by IHG has 2 restaurants, and serves buffet breakfast each morning for a surcharge.

Will InterContinental Chennai Mahabalipuram Resort by IHG allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at InterContinental Chennai Mahabalipuram Resort by IHG.

Are there connecting rooms at InterContinental Chennai Mahabalipuram Resort by IHG?

Yes, you can book connecting guestrooms at this hotel for your group or family vacation.

How far is the airport from InterContinental Chennai Mahabalipuram Resort by IHG?

The closest major airport to InterContinental Chennai Mahabalipuram Resort by IHG is Chennai International Airport (MAA), which is 25.7 mi away (83 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at InterContinental Chennai Mahabalipuram Resort by IHG?

Yes, some guestrooms at this hotel offer a balcony where guests can enjoy sea or garden views.

Does InterContinental Chennai Mahabalipuram Resort by IHG have a wedding venue on site?

There are wedding services available at InterContinental Chennai Mahabalipuram Resort by IHG if that's in your vacation plans.