Luxury Healing Hotels Ideal Beach Resort
# 164, ECR Road, Devanari Village, 600041 Mahabalipuram, India
HOTEL OVERVIEW
You know what caught me off guard about Ideal Beach Resort? It’s actually one of those places that looks pretty unassuming when you first pull up on ECR Road – honestly, I drove past it twice before spotting the entrance tucked between all the other beach resorts that line this stretch. But once you’re inside, there’s this immediate sense of calm that hits you. Maybe it’s because it sits right in Devanari Village, away from the main Mahabalipuram tourist chaos, so you get that authentic coastal Tamil Nadu vibe without feeling like you’re stuck in the middle of nowhere.
The rooms are solid for a 3-star place – I mean, you’re not getting marble bathrooms or anything fancy, but everything works and it’s clean. What I really appreciated was how quiet it gets at night. You’re close enough to hear the waves (which, let’s be honest, is half the reason you come to ECR), but far enough from the main road that you don’t get trucks rumbling by at 5 AM. The staff here genuinely seem to know the area well – when I asked about getting to the Shore Temple early to beat the crowds, the front desk guy gave me this whole breakdown about timing and which auto drivers to trust. That’s the kind of local insight you don’t get at the bigger chain places.
Here’s what makes this spot work, especially if you’re planning to explore Mahabalipuram properly: you’re literally 10 minutes from all the main attractions, but you’re staying somewhere that feels more residential than touristy. I watched local fishermen heading out in the early morning from the beach access nearby, and there’s something really grounding about that. The restaurant food is decent – not amazing, but they do a solid South Indian breakfast and the fish curry actually tastes like it was caught locally, not frozen and shipped in. Parking was never an issue, which might sound trivial until you’ve tried finding a spot near the main temple area during peak season. The 7.9 rating feels about right – it’s not going to blow your mind, but it delivers on what it promises. If you’re the type who wants to experience this part of Tamil Nadu’s coast without paying resort prices or dealing with overcrowded pools, this place hits that sweet spot.
HOTEL HIGHLIGHTS
Reviews
Staff: 8.5
Comfort: 8.2
Location: 8.8
Free WiFi: 7.3
Facilities: 8.0
Cleanliness: 8.1
Value for money: 7.5
Usha from India
Clean, small property, accessible
Nitin from India
Excellent location
Kataria from India
Loved the beach view and the our room. We had one bedroom and one living room. Loved the big bathroom.
Zahid from India
Peaceful place to stay , very good location and scenery.
Vr from India
Location right on the Beach
Karthick from India
My family and I recently stayed at Ideal Beach Resort, and it was a fantastic experience. The resort is kid- and family-friendly, with a safe environment and wonderful accommodations. The meals—breakfast, lunch, and dinner—were all excellent. Highly recommend!
Murugavel from India
Well maintained property , the private beach and swimming pool is really good . The life guard is present all the time. Breakfast spread was nice and the service is really good.
Dhiwakar from France
See view, air conditioning in room, Room service, complementary breakfast was all good. Food for lunch and dinner was also excellent. Swimming pool was clean and staffs were very kind. Beach was also clean!
Bertin from India
Breakfast was excellent with wide spread.
Bhuvaneswaran from India
Beach sitting, property ambience. Room neatness.
SURROUNDINGS
What's nearby:
- Crimson Park: 10 km
- Blue Leaf Park: 10 km
- Trilochan Park: 4.1 km
- Merry Maple Park: 10 km
- Emerald Green Park: 10 km
- Mahabalipuram Temples: 4 km
- East Raja Street Garden: 4.1 km
- Lord Of All Ministry Land: 10 km
- SSN College of Engineering Clock Tower Park: 18 km
- Mamallapuram Sirappu Nilai Peruratchi Poonga Thalaimai Neretru Nilaiyam: 2 km
Restaurants & cafes:
- Restaurant Swagat: 700 m
- Restaurant Blaze-the Pool Grill: 750 m
- Restaurant Ideal Beach Resort-Mahabalipuram: 150 m
Beaches in the neighbourhood:
- Pallava Beach: 450 m
- Vada Nemili Beach: 9 km
- Mahabalipuram Beach: 4.1 km
Closest airports:
- Puducherry Airport: 97 km
- Chennai International Airport: 49 km
ROOMS
- Double Room with Garden View with 1 double bed for 3 adults, 1 child
- Deluxe Twin Room with 2 single beds for 3 adults, 1 child
- Villa - Sea Side with 2 × 1 large double bed for 3 adults, 1 child
FACILITIES
View:
- View
Bedroom:
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
General:
- Shuttle service Additional charge
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Car hire
- Packed lunches
- Soundproof rooms
- Fan
- Family rooms
- Barber/beauty shop
- Ironing facilities
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Airport shuttle Additional charge
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
- Room service
Kitchen:
- Electric kettle
Bathroom:
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Slippers
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Outdoors:
- Outdoor fireplace
- Beachfront
- Sun terrace
- Private beach area
- BBQ facilities Additional charge
- Balcony
- Garden
Wellness:
- Kids' pool
- Fitness
- Spa facilities
- Hair colouring
- Hair cut
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Hair treatments
- Make up services
- Waxing services
- Facial treatments
- Beauty Services
- Sun umbrellas
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Massage Additional charge
- Spa and wellness centre Additional charge
- Fitness centre
Activities:
- Beach
- Badminton equipment
- Tennis equipment
- Water sport facilities on site Additional charge
- Tennis court
Living Area:
- Seating Area
- Desk
Food & Drink:
- Coffee house on site
- Fruits Additional charge
- Wine/champagne Additional charge
- Kid meals Additional charge
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Minibar
- Restaurant
- Tea/Coffee maker
Accessibility:
- Toilet with grab rails
- Wheelchair accessible
Room Amenities:
- Clothes rack
Languages spoken:
- English
- Hindi
- Tamil
Cleaning services:
- Daily housekeeping
- Trouser press
- Ironing service Additional charge
- Dry cleaning Additional charge
- Laundry Additional charge
Safety & security:
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key card access
- Key access
- 24-hour security
- Safety deposit box
Media & Technology:
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- Satellite channels
- Telephone
- TV
Reception services:
- Invoice provided
- Lockers
- Concierge service
- Luggage storage
- Tour desk
- Currency exchange
- Express check-in/check-out
- 24-hour front desk
Business facilities:
- Business centre
- Meeting/banquet facilities
Entertainment and family services:
- Kids' outdoor play equipment
- Board games/puzzles
2 swimming pools Pool 1 - outdoor Free! Pool 2 - outdoor (kids) Free!:
- Pool/beach towels
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Open all year
- Suitable for kids
Parking Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).:
- Valet parking
- Accessible parking
HOUSE RULES
Pets:
- Pets are not allowed.
Groups:
- When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Check-in:
- From 14:00
- Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out:
- Until 12:00
Age restriction:
- The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation/prepayment:
- Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
HOTEL ADDRESS
# 164, ECR Road, Devanari Village, 600041 Mahabalipuram, India
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