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Chariot Beach Resort

4.0 star property
Resort with private beach, golf course

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Fitness facility
Cottage | Front of property - evening/night
Cottage | Exterior
Property grounds
Private beach nearby
Travelers find tranquility at Chariot Beach Resort on Mahabalipuram Beach. A daily manager's reception welcomes guests. Enjoy breakfast at two restaurants, an 18-hole golf course, and spa services including manicures and body treatments.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Pet friendly
  • Spa

Room options

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Cottage | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Cottage

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
TV
Down duvet
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 67 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Sea View Suite

Highlights

Yard
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Sofa bed - single
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
  • 123 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Sea View Cottage | Property grounds

Sea View Cottage

Highlights

Yard
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Sofa bed - single
Down duvet
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 66 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Executive Double Room

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
TV
Down duvet
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Ocean View Room

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
TV
Down duvet
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 43 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Family Room | Extra beds

Family Room

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
TV
Down duvet
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 73 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Located on the waterfront, Chariot Beach Resort is in Mahabalipuram Beach, a neighborhood in Tirukalukundram. Pancha Pandava Rathas and Five Rathas are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Pancha Pandava Cave and Mahishasuramardini Cave. Traveling with kids? Consider Mumu Surf Shop and Madras Crocodile Bank Trust.
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Five Rathas Road, Behind Five Rathas Monuments, Tirukalukundram, Tamil Nadu, 603104

What's nearby

  • Pancha Pandava Rathas - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Descent Of The Ganges - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Shore Temple - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Mamallapuram Beach - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Old Mahabalipuram Road - 5 min drive - 3.0 miles

Getting around

  • Chennai Thirumani Station - 28 min drive
  • Chennai International Airport (MAA) - 97 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Wharf - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sea Breeze - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mamalla Heritage Hotel Tamil Nadu - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sea Shore Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Madras Chronicle - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Chariot Beach Resort

Upscale family-friendly resort located in Mahabalipuram Beach
At Chariot Beach Resort, you can look forward to a golf course, a free daily manager's reception, and a garden. Get out on the links at this resort and enjoy amenities such as golf lessons and golf caddies. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a body wrap, a manicure/pedicure, or a massage. Be sure to enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the two on-site restaurants. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities like basketball and volleyball. In addition to an arcade/game room and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with free cabanas, sun loungers, and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), an outdoor tennis court, and RV/bus/truck parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), a free beach club on site, and express check-out
Room features
All 70 rooms have comforts such as 24-hour room service and fireplaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like premium bedding and air conditioning.
Extra amenities include:
  • Changing tables and childcare services
  • Egyptian cotton sheets, memory foam beds, and down comforters
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
  • TVs with satellite channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping, and electrical adapters/chargers

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: INR 600 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free daily manager's reception

Restaurants on site

  • Kapi

Things to do

  • 18-hole golf course
  • Arcade/game room
  • Basketball
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Free beach club
  • Free children's club
  • Golf caddies
  • Golf carts
  • Golf lessons
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Ropes course
  • TV in common areas
  • Volleyball

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Changing table
  • Children's games
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lifeguards on site
  • Outdoor pool
  • Stroller

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

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

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Business center
  • Conference center

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Direct access to a private beach
  • Free pool cabanas
  • Garden
  • On the bay
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Spa

  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Reflexology

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 floor
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2010
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Lifeguards
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Fireplace
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: noon
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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 allowed for an extra charge of INR 2500 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 5 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 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Spring Break deposit: INR 1500 per night (for stays between 20 December - 20 January)
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: INR 6000
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: INR 3000 (up to 9 years old)

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately INR 600 per person
  • Pet fee: INR 2500 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: INR 1500 per night

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, 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
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

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Reservations are required for golf tee times, 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

Property is also known as

Beach Chariot
Chariot Beach
Chariot Beach Mahabalipuram
Chariot Beach Resort
Chariot Beach Resort Mahabalipuram
Chariot Resort
Chariot Beach Hotel Mahabalipuram
Fortune Chariot Beach Hotel
Fortune Chariot Beach Mahabalipuram
Chariot Beach Resort Resort
Chariot Beach Resort Tirukalukundram
Chariot Beach Resort Resort Tirukalukundram

Frequently asked questions

Does Chariot Beach Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AM–7:00 PM.

Is Chariot Beach Resort pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of INR 2500 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Chariot Beach Resort?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Chariot Beach Resort?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: noon. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Chariot Beach Resort?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Chariot Beach Resort provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Chariot Beach Resort located?

Offering direct access to the beach, this Mahabalipuram Beach resort is in the historical district and within a 10-minute walk of Pancha Pandava Rathas and Five Rathas. Mahishamardini Rock Cut Mandapa and New Lighthouse are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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