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Mahalaya Residency

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At Mahalaya Residency, you can look forward to free breakfast, a free roundtrip airport shuttle, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Golden Leaf, the on-site restaurant. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar.

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, nightstand, wardrobe, and a TV.

Executive Room

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Pallavaram, a neighborhood in Chennai, Mahalaya Residency is near a train station. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Marina Beach and ECR Beach. Arignar Anna Zoological Park and Tamilnadu Science and Technology Centres are also worth visiting. Visit our Chennai travel guide
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No.114, GST Road Pallavaram, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 600043

What's nearby

  • A group of people in red robes on a sandy beach with the ocean in the background.
    Marina Beach
    44 min drive - 14.2 miles
  • An aerial view of a beach with people, tents, and a lifeguard tower.
    ECR Beach
    58 min drive - 13.7 miles
  • Super Saravana Stores - Chrompet
    5 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Kumaran Kundram
    11 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Consulate General of the United States, Chennai
    41 min drive - 10.8 miles

Getting around

  • Meenambakkam Metro Station
    5 min drive
  • Chennai Pallavaram Station
    13 min walk
  • Chennai International Airport (MAA)
    9 min drive

Restaurants

  • Pizza Hut
    15 min walk
  • Geetham Veg Restaurant
    17 min walk
  • Al Arabian delights
    2 min walk
  • Copper Kitchen
    4 min drive
  • Krug & Co
    5 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free roundtrip airport shuttle
  • Free area shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Golden Leaf

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

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 not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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
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

Frequently asked questions

Is Mahalaya Residency pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Mahalaya Residency?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Mahalaya Residency?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Mahalaya Residency provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle.

Where is Mahalaya Residency located?

Located in Pallavaram, this hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Super Saravana Stores - Chrompet, Kumaran Kundram, and Dr. Rela Institute & Medical Centre - Chennai. Thirunallar Temple and Sree Balaji Medical College And Hospital are also within 2 mi (3 km). Chennai International Airport Metro Station is 24 minutes by foot and Chennai Pallavaram Station is 13 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Mahalaya Residency Reviews

6.6

7.0

Cleanliness

6.4

Location

7.0

Staff & service

6.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 75 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 75 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 75 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 75 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 75 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
They offered a free ride to the airport from the hotel on the description but said the description was not updated, so they charged us. Bed sheets have stained.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The food and the staff The balcony needs to be clean The food and staff was plesant
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The man at reception in the morning was most helpful .
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
To start off I booked this hotel primarily because hotels.com stated that it had 24 hour check in as I was landing around midnight. when we tried to check in the person at the desk behaved as if he was doing us a big favour. After some deliberations he reluctantly agreed to allow us to stay from 2 a.m. to 2 a.m. with 1 days rent. One of the main things I expect is cleanliness in the restroom and it was completely lacking, which extremely frustrated me. The towels they provided were old and torn and disgusting. Again after deliberations they provided fresh ones. Overall I wouldn't consider staying in this hotel again.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Good Stay At Sarah Hotel

We liked the place. Rest room was good, but would like to have availability of tissues and toilet paper also.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We were generally happy with our stay in this hotel.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Nice hotel closer to the airport

The hotel location is very close to the airport. The rooms are clean, but little noisy. Food is not pricy.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Helpful staff; courtesy vehicle

This was a one night stay to change flights in Chennai. The hotel is close to the airport and provides free friendly pick up and drop. Friendly and helpful also in providing amenities.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

near airport if you got to catch flight

just two minutes away from airport friendly staff came to pick us from airport 2am good timing
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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

Chennai hotel

The hotel had no details of our booking when we arrived even though I had received a confirmation through Expedia when I made the booking months in advance. I arrived early evening after a 5 hr drive with four children and a husband who was very unwell only to be told the hotel was full. Not really the hotels fault I suppose and they did transfer us to another hotel-1star! I was told to contact Expedia for a refund-not the most helpful response when the internet connection at the Mahalaya didn't work and there is no way to contact Expedia who since haven't responded to my emails. All in all pretty annoyed that I was messed around and will be amazed if I ever receive a refund. If Expedia can't even make sure your booking is confirmed when this is the essence of their business then their company is s shambles-thoroughly unprofessional..
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Okay Hotel

Plus points about this hotel, Reasonable priced, Near airport(free Pick up) Near Main railway station. Friendly Staff and quick service Including good Laundry Services. Minus Points Far away from city center (expensive Taxi Fares)Or Uber Lots of traffic Noise 24 hrs Limited breakfast menu (same items every day)we here for 5 days Basic rooms with limited furniture Noisy air condition Big bathroom with toilet combine so floor is wet all the time and reasonably clean towels and toiletries
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stay was short -- only for one night -- but was very comfortable
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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

Bad hotel

Very Bas Hotel. Just nearby Airport. unkind & dirty, Noisy hotel.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Good feedback from my wife & kids

My family stayed in this hotel last week and they all liked the comfort of being closer to airport and food was reasonably good. Definitely choose this place in the next visit to india.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service

Okay hotel to stay due to proximity to the airport

Staff were helpful, it is close to the airport. The bathroom fixtures were old, holes in the doors, and could use some renovation and upkeep. It was okay since we just stayed there for a couple of hours before having to take a flight.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Airport Pickup and Drop was right on time. The Buffet lunch is also good. The Reception team was quite helpful to arrange the requirements. The Dinner was also too good but missing regular South Indian Items.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Chennai hotel near airport

Very virtuous service
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The hotel staff were particularly helpful and friendly for my very late night and very early morning arrival.
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It is not to the standard of 4 star, lot of improvments required
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Good value for the money

Very nice hotel close to the airport. Good food in the hotel restaurant. Quick check in and out.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Bon hôtel

L'hôtel est très bien situé par rapport à l'aéroport (5 minutes en voiture). Propre, chambres spacieuses, personnel agréable, bon restaurant, bar en sous-sol atypique, avec des clips Bollywood qui défilent sur un écran géant, génial.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good for transfer

Good location for transfer, airport pick-up and drop-off are complimentary. Room was comfortable apart from the smell coming out from the wardrobe due to the disinfection balls kept in it.
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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

Prepaid booking lost

We had prepaid booking for 1 night. However, when we arrived they told us they didn't get our reservation. They arranged for us stay in a different hotel. However, this hotel was of lower category, not very clean and not well equipped, approximately two times cheaper. We were not given any refund for staying in this cheaper hotel.
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Experience - Needs improvised

We didn't stay at Mahalaya Residency in spite of reservation completed successfully on 12/24/2015. When we reached hotel to check-in we were notified that they don't have the confirmation. We were notified that hotel don't have reserved room for us and asked to apply for refund. After lot of efforts and coordination we ended up staying in different hotel few miles away. Over all experience is not good (hotel management has to be improvised).
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nahe am Airport

Freundliches Personal. Durfte noch das Morgenessen einnehmen, das ich am nächsten Morgen nicht mehr hätte essen können, da ich das Hotel wegen eines frühen Flugs früh am Morgen verlassen habe. Super! Herzlichen Dank.