Mamalla Inn Mahabalipuram, Mahabalipuram ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

No.69/1, East Raja Street, Mahabalipuram, India

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Getting around

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City Center

Mahabalipuram1400 ft

Airports

Chennai International (MAA) 36.9 mi

Pondicherry (PNY) 59.9 mi

Train

Velachery 24.2 mi

Perungudi 24.9 mi

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Free Wi-Fi

Parking

Parking lot

Baggage storage

24-hour services

General

Non-smoking property
Free Wi-Fi
Parking

Services

Room service
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Newspaper service

Dining

Breakfast
Free breakfast

Room features

Air conditioning

Media

Television
Telephone

Location

No.69/1, East Raja Street, Mahabalipuram, India

Map view

No.69/1, East Raja Street, Mahabalipuram, India

City landmarks

Five Rathas Rd

Pancha Rathas

1.1 mi

Fisherman Colony

Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram

2100 ft

West Raja Street Near Ganesha Ratha

Descent Of The Ganges

2100 ft

Mahabalipuram

Mamallapuram Light House

3200 ft

Sea Shore Bay of Bengal

Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram

5200 ft

Museums

India Seashell Museum

1.1 mi

Post Bag 4

MadrasCrocodileBank

3200 ft

Post Bag No 4,Mamallapuram

The Madras Crocodile Bank Trust and Centre for Herpetology

4500 ft

Mahabalipuram Beach

4200 ft

Nearby

Mamallapuram Hill

Krishna's Butterball

1800 ft

West Raja Street

Krishna Mandapam

900 ft

Pagoda

Raya Gopura

900 ft

Shore Temple Rd Fisherman Colony

Mahishasura Rock

1600 ft

West Raja Street

Sri Sthala Sayanaperumal Temple

400 ft

Near Arjuna Penance

Ganesha Ratha

800 ft

Museums

Sculpture Museum

400 ft

Near Shore Temple

Open-Air Museum

1200 ft

Mada Koil Street Near Mahishamardini Rock Cut Mandapa

Maritime Heritage Museum

1800 ft

West Raja Street

Pancha Pandava Cave

500 ft

E Raja St

Mukunda Nayanar Temple

400 ft

Mada Koil Street

Mahishasuramardhini Mandapa

1800 ft

Mada Koil St

Olakkannesvara Temple

1600 ft

Museums

Mahishasura Mardhini Temple

2700 ft

62 East Raja Street

Srinithi Art Gallery

400 ft

Mamallapuram Hill

Tirmurthy Cave

900 ft

Symmetric Building

900 ft

Monkey Sculpture

900 ft

S Mada St

Thirukadalmallai

1600 ft

Mada Koil St

Naval Museum Mahabalipuram

1100 ft

Restaurants

Gazebo Lodge and Restaurant

2500 ft

No. 100

Instant Karma

1800 ft

Othavadai Street Fisherman Colony

Eagles Nest

1500 ft

No.9/4 Othavadai cross street. Vinodhara Guesthouse

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

62%

liked the hotel and would stay again

6.2/10

Nice

Rooms

8.0

Location

8.8

Service

7.6

Dining

7.6

James

United Kingdom, March 2025

6.8/10

My stay at Mamalla Inn was enjoyable, especially due to the spacious rooms and helpful staff. The complimentary breakfast was a nice touch, although the swimming pool could have been larger. Overall, it was a good experience for budget-conscious travelers like me.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms were spacious and comfortable, perfect for my family of five. Everything was well lit and had efficient AC, making for a pleasant stay.

Service

9.0

The staff was always courteous and polite. They even assisted us late at night when we needed help, which made the experience more comforting.

Location

10.0

Mamalla Inn boasts an ideal location near the bus stop and all major tourist attractions like the beach and Arjuna's Penance, all within walking distance.

Dining

9.0

The complimentary breakfast at Neelam's cafe was good, with a great range of delicious items that I looked forward to each morning.

Facilities

8.0

The rooftop swimming pool was a standout feature, despite being small, and they also offered essential amenities like laundry and dry cleaning.

Mason

United Kingdom, January 2025

5.8/10

I had a really nice stay at Mamalla Inn! The spacious rooms and helpful staff made my experience enjoyable. Just a heads-up about the power situation, but overall, the place is perfect, especially for families. I would definitely return on my next visit.

Rooms

10.0

The rooms are spacious and come with a comfy king-size bed, proper AC, and decent bathrooms. Plus, the place was super clean.

Service

10.0

The staff were incredibly kind and helped me with everything from luggage to carrying my little one to the room. They really went above and beyond.

Location

8.0

Mamalla Inn is a bit away from the beach, but it's right near shops and has a quiet vibe on a back street. It's really convenient for exploring.

Dining

9.0

I enjoyed the complimentary breakfast at Neelam Cafe. Instead of a buffet, I could order whatever I wanted from the menu, which was a cool surprise.

Facilities

9.0

The rooftop pool offered amazing views of the beach and was spotless. They also have laundry services and newspaper services which came in handy.

Oscar

United Kingdom, October 2024

6.2/10

I had a pleasant stay at Mamalla Inn, appreciating its central location and spacious rooms. The rooftop pool was a great highlight, but I found the food service lacking. It was convenient to explore nearby attractions, and the staff were polite and helpful.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were spacious and clean, featuring a hot water shower, AC, and a nice terrace. However, the hot water was inconsistent during my stay.

Service

8.0

The staff were courteous and provided helpful tourist information, arranging transportation as needed. They seemed a bit confused about my breakfast preferences, though.

Location

10.0

The hotel is ideally located, just a short 5-minute walk from major monuments like the Shore Temple, yet tucked away in a quiet area.

Dining

6.0

While breakfast was complimentary and decent, the hotel doesn't cook their own food, relying on outside orders that fell short in quality. I recommend exploring local eateries instead.

Facilities

8.0

The rooftop swimming pool was clean and enjoyable, and I appreciated having access to the larger pool at the Mammalla Beach Resort. However, dining options by the pool were limited.

Luna

United Kingdom, October 2024

6.8/10

Mamalla Inn was a decent place for my family and me, with spacious rooms and a good location near the beach. However, the service was a bit lacking and the facilities could use some improvement (like the exposed swimming pool). Overall, it was a satisfying stay.

Rooms

8.0

My room was spacious and well-maintained, perfect for my family of four. The king-size bed and adequate amenities made our stay comfortable.

Service

6.0

While the staff were friendly, the reception experience was less than warm, and they didn't always address my queries, which was a little disappointing.

Location

8.0

The location was ideal for exploring nearby attractions like the beach and Fort, making it convenient for family outings.

Dining

9.0

The complimentary breakfast at Neelam Cafe was a good surprise, allowing me to order from a menu rather than a buffet, which was a nice touch.

Facilities

7.0

Facilities like the swimming pool could use improvement for shade and seating; it felt exposed. However, the hot water supply was consistent, which was a plus.

Alfred

United Kingdom, October 2024

6.0/10

My stay at Mamalla Inn had its ups and downs. The location was convenient, being a walkable distance to attractions, and the rooftop swimming pool offered a lovely beach view. However, I encountered issues with service quality and room preparation, which detracted from the overall experience.

Rooms

5.0

The rooms were spacious and offered nice balconies. However, I noticed a strong phenyl smell upon entering, which was unsettling.

Service

5.0

The service was lacking; I had trouble getting in touch with the hotel before my arrival, and the staff's responsiveness after check-in was not satisfactory.

Location

8.0

Mamalla Inn is situated in a good location, making it easy to access local attractions within walking distance.

Dining

5.0

I found the complimentary breakfast at the Neelam restaurant to be quite disappointing, falling below expectations.

Facilities

6.0

The rooftop swimming pool was a key highlight, well-maintained and providing a beautiful beach view. Other facilities like dry cleaning were available, but not particularly noteworthy.