Intercontinental Chennai Mahabalipuram Resort By Ihg
Hotel Information
Intercontinental Chennai Mahabalipuram Resort By Ihg - A beachfront luxury resort with a private beach, award-winning Chinese restaurant, Amrtam Spa, and proximity to UNESCO heritage sites
The Intercontinental Chennai Mahabalipuram Resort By Ihg sits along the Bay of Bengal coastline in Covelong, offering private beach access and ocean views. Rooms and suites feature pool or garden views, flat-screen TVs, private bathrooms with bathtubs and rainshowers, and walk-in wardrobes; suites include an in-room dining option overlooking the Bay of Bengal. The award-winning Tao of Peng restaurant serves contemporary Chinese, European, Pan Asian, and Indian cuisines in a garden setting, while the all-day dining venue offers indoor and alfresco seating. Additional dining includes The Gatsby Lounge and the beachside Kukumo shack. Amrtam Spa offers Ayurvedic treatments, massages, facials, and spa packages with ocean views; wellness facilities include a sauna, yoga classes, and a fitness centre with personal trainers. The 25-metre outdoor swimming pool is surrounded by sunbeds and shaded areas, complementing a private beach area with hammocks and lounge chairs. The resort is a 5-minute walk from Crocodile Bank Park and a 20-minute drive from the UNESCO World Heritage site of Mahabalipuram temples, including Shore Temple and Panch Rathas. Business travellers benefit from free high-speed WiFi, meeting and banquet spaces, a 24-hour front desk with concierge services, and express check-in/check-out. Family amenities include a kids' club, children's playground, babysitting services, indoor play area, and board games, as well as family rooms and soundproofed accommodations.
Pros
Warm welcome with traditional conch shell blowing and umbrella by concierge Suresh Tiwari.
Extensive breakfast buffet at The Melting Pot with fresh juices and live barbecue at the beach bar.
Spacious and well-maintained rooms with twice-daily housekeeping service.
Highly rated spa offering Ayurveda, massages, and facials by therapists like Alena, Rishalin, and Thotmaya.
Convenient location near Crocodile Bank Park and UNESCO temples.
Cons
Rooms lack balconies for drying clothes, though free laundry service is available.
The sea is rough and not suitable for swimming; the private beach is best for lounging.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Private beach
- Lift
- Currency exchange
- Hairdresser
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Yoga class
- Sports trainer
- Fishing
Guest Parking
- Private parking is possible on site for free.
Services
- Valet parking
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Children
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
- Board games
- Children's menu
- Children's play area
- Kids club
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach access
- Entertainment
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- BBQ facilities
- Leisure/ TV room
- Spa & wellness centre
- Sauna
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Body scrub
- Facial
- Treatment room
- Massage
- Make up services
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Dryer
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Curtains