Hotel Mahabs

Hotels
7.9 (767 reviews)
No 68, East Raja Street, Mamallapuram , Mahabalipuram , IN

listing image 1
Show all photos
Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
See all facilities

Review Highlights

Pros:
Good location
Pleasant staff
Decent food
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Outdated facilities
Overpriced

Categories

Cleanliness
7.15
Issues with room and bathroom cleanliness were noted, requiring improvement.
Service
9.15
Staff were described as pleasant and helpful.
Location
9.15
Location was frequently praised for its proximity to attractions.
Room Quality
6.65
The rooms were old and not well-maintained, with several complaints made.
Amenities
7.65
Rental amenities need improvement, particularly regarding upkeep.
Value for Money
7.15
Many reviews suggest that the hotel is overpriced for the quality offered.
Food and Beverage
7.65
Food was described as decent, but portion sizes were criticized.
Overall Experience
8.65
Despite the negatives, the overall experience was pleasant.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 19:18

Property Description

Seaside Retreat at Hotel Mahabs

Escape to the tranquil Mahabalipuram Beach district at Hotel Mahabs, just 1.1 km from the town center. Indulge in comfort with rooms featuring private bathrooms and cozy seating areas. Unwind with entertainment on the flat-screen TV provided in each room.

Convenient Location

Explore nearby attractions such as the iconic Shore Temple, a mere 10-minute walk away. Discover the ancient wonders of Panch rathas and the Mahapalipuram lighthouse museum, both within walking distance from the hotel.

Traveler-Friendly Amenities

Enjoy the convenience of free private parking on-site and easy access to Chennai International Airport, located just 41 km away.

Book your seaside getaway at Hotel Mahabs now!

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: MAA

Location

Guest Reviews

7.9
Based on 767 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.15
Service: 9.15
Location: 9.15
Room Quality: 6.65
Amenities: 7.65
Value for Money: 7.15
Food and Beverage: 7.65
Overall Experience: 8.65
A
Anub • family_with_children • in
8
2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
B
Balaji Jagannathan • extended_group • in
10
Pros:

hospitality is very good and all the staff are very kind

2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
R
Rebecca • solo_traveller • es
10
2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
J
Jens • extended_group • de
9
2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
A
Ajishree • family_with_children • in
5
Not satisfactory.
Pros:

Cleanliness

Cons:

Room service was disappointing. They didn’t provide the basic bathroom essentials even after we informed them many times. Waiting time for food also was very long. Deluxe room felt like regular room only.

2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
P
Pooja • couple • in
8
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Rooms can be more clean

2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
E
Eildon • family_with_children • gb
8
2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
M
Manish • family_with_children • in
8
2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
P
Prakash Kumar • family_with_children • in
1
Hotel staff were more interested in minting money, than providing any services to guests
Pros:

None

Cons:

The staff were more interested in minting money rather than providing any services. Although I have booked deluxe room, they wanted me to choose and pickup ordinary small room so that they could sell the deluxe room to some one else. The WiFi reception was poor and not available at all in the room I stayed. Also I have paid for breakfast through booking.com, the hotel management denied us breakfast and after arguing with them, they provided limited breakfast to room. Overall worst experience

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
A
abhilash • couple • in
8
Nice Stay. Enjoyed it
Pros:

Proximity to the beach and shore temple

Cons:

Dinner closes at 10pm. Last order is at 9.30. There are no places outside where you can get food post 11pm. The property can have a basic menu available during late nights for snacking

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
M
milco • couple • it
7
Pros:

Oasi di pace, personale gentilissimo. Un po’ caro per gli standard locali.

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
G
G • solo_traveller • in
9
2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
G
gwenaëlle • solo_traveller • fr
8
Pros:

La localisation, la gentillesse du personnel. Le confort de la chambre

Cons:

Wifi ne fonctionnant pas bien dans la chambre.

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
R
Raja • couple • in
10
-
Pros:

Trees and birds

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
S
sarav • solo_traveller • in
7
Pros:

Swimming pool and the location was good

Cons:

I have booked the room for 2 adults and 2 kids which is a deluxe room for 5900 rupees. When I check in, staff showed a single room and informed that this will not be comfortable.. you can pay additional 500 rs for a another room which is spacious and looks like a deluxe room.. it's clearly a motivation to get extra money.. this was totally unacceptable from the hotel

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
C
Chitrarpita • solo_traveller • in
7
good old hotel needing some upgradation
Pros:

the environment was cozy and close to nature, full of greenery, closely located to the main sights of mahabalipuram, The staff were helpful..,

Cons:

The bed was very uncomfortable to sleep in, not enough toiletries, no liquid handwash, property was dated and outdoor area including balcony chairs were not at all clean, it could have been maintained more nicely, we ordered soup in dinner which was very less in quantity and not made properly, no salt and pepper provided in the room service, intercom was not working, didn't get any hot water in bathroom, there was no elevator in the hotel and showing that reason reception staff was trying to convince to take more pricey rooms downstairs which was not very professional

2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
J
JAYAPAL • solo_traveller • in
1
Pros:

Worst facilities

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
S
Sara and Rob • solo_traveller • au
8
Pleasant Hotel, near all the Monuments.
Pros:

Convenient location. Large room with balcony. Pleasant pool with plenty of shade. Friendly staff.

Cons:

Hotel was a bit run down and could use some maintenance.

2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
N
Naveen • family_with_children • in
9
Awesome overall
Pros:

Would highly recommend Mahabs.
We booked a family suite. Rooms were large and comfortable at reasonable cost. They have onsite parking. Food was tasty. Swimming pool is nice.
Above all is their location. You can cover all the monuments and beach by walk.

Cons:

During rain the common area became a bit muddy.

2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
S
Sightsee699533 • Family • Riverside, California
2
Horrible experience
Pros:

It was a very bad experience. Qe had two rooms. In one the bathroom clogged. There was no shower. The bed linens were dirty and toen. There were cockroaches in the room. The other room had broken shower. The TV had no English or Himdi channels. The breakfast ran out the next day. It is not worth paying anything for.

2026-08-22 • via Tripadvisor