Archive · 26 Aug 2026
Reimagined InterContinental Resort Offers Luxe Mahabalipuram Coastal Escape
InterContinental Chennai Mahabalipuram Resort is a luxury hotel beside the sea.
It is on India’s Coromandel Coast near Mahabalipuram.
The resort was recently redesigned while keeping its beach atmosphere.
It has 110 rooms and suites spread across 15 acres.
Some suites have ocean views, private jacuzzis or plunge pools.
Guests can eat seafood, Indian, European, Asian, Chinese and international dishes.
They can also relax at the spa, swim, surf or visit historic temples.
The Shore Temple and Pancha Rathas are nearby places to explore.
The resort is about 75 minutes from Chennai International Airport.
InterContinental Chennai Mahabalipuram Resort has reopened after a ground-up renovation.
The 15-acre resort offers 110 rooms and suites overlooking the Bay of Bengal.
Dining options include KoKoMMo, The Melting Pot, Tao of Peng and Gatsby Lounge.
Guests can visit the Shore Temple, Pancha Rathas and local surfing academies.
The resort is 75 minutes from Chennai International Airport and near Pondicherry.
- Who
- InterContinental Chennai Mahabalipuram Resort and its guests.
- What
- A reimagined luxury beach resort offering accommodation, dining, spa experiences and nearby activities.
- When
- The article describes the resort after its recent renovation; no publication or visit date is specified.
- Where
- On East Coast Road between Chennai and Mahabalipuram, along the Bay of Bengal in Tamil Nadu.
- Why
- To provide a luxury coastal escape and a base for exploring Mahabalipuram’s heritage, surfing and food.
- Resort size
- 15 acres
- Accommodation
- 110 rooms and suites
- Airport access
- Approximately 75 minutes from Chennai International Airport
- Nearby landmark
- The seventh-century Shore Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site
- Dining highlights
- KoKoMMo, The Melting Pot, Tao of Peng and Gatsby Lounge
- Nearby destination
- Pondicherry is less than two hours away
- Suggested stay
- Two or three nights