Are you packing your bags and heading up straight to a random resort in Chennai? Well, let’s stop you right there, fella. Cuz surprise-surprise, not all resorts (or hotels) always turn out to be the way you expect them to be. While some might still have hair from the previous occupant clogging up your washroom sink (ewwwww!), others may have unreasonable restrictions on the number of decibels you can make. But what’s a weekend getaway without a ton of freedom to make some noise? (well, not so much that the resort manager calls the cops). Just enough noise to enjoy yourselves to the fullest, and come back relaxed from one of the beach resorts in Chennai, please.
Because hey, we know you sometimes feel like screaming your lungs out (and crying yourselves to sleep :3) given your unending supply of college assignments and work targets. But don’t you worry, before you reach the peak of that frustration, we’re here to pull you up and send you on a nice, nice weekend holiday. Why else do you think we’ve already compiled a list of the best resorts in Chennai for you? So you can party like absolutely nobody’s business. And oh, it’s also coz that’s what we do at our Stanza Living residences – make lives more fun and comfy for young folks like you. If you don’t believe us, just talk to any of your peers (80,000+ of them) living in our residences. At our co-living spaces, we cook homely meals, take care of your laundry, and clean your rooms every freakin’ day. So you can spend less time doing household chores and more time chilling in our unique common area. It’s got pool tables, gaming consoles, and plenty of beans for you to lay back and relax. And on top of that, we even act as your personal tour guides when you’d want to get out and explore a new city. Or in this particular case, explore some of the outskirts by staying over at one of the best beach resorts in Chennai we’ve compiled on our list. Now, all you have to do is bookmark this page or save this list. So you can pull this list out whenever you need to without screaming your lungs out at the internet.
Top 10 resorts in Chennai in 2022 are:
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The Fisherman’s Cove is built out of an old Dutch fort. Though, that’s the only thing that can be described as ‘old’ in this 5-star beach resort in Chennai. The rest of it includes trendy restaurants, a plush bar, and a state-of-the-art spa facility overlooking Taj’s private beach. Basically, this is the closest you can come to chilling and relaxing at a spa resort in Phuket or Bali, but without the hassle of seeking a tourist Visa and spending a lot of monies.
Location: Covelong Beach Tariff: ₹ 8,000/- to ₹ 25,000/- |
There are tons of reasons why the MGM beach resort has been the talk of the town. The sophisticated ambiance, the 88 stellar cottages, and the sprawling lawns are just to name a few. In short, everything about the MGM will make you feel like you’ve checked in at one of the Hollywood-style resorts in Malibu. The kind that’ll remind you of our favorite show growing up, ‘The Suite Life of Zack and Cody’.
Location: East Coast Road, Muttukadu Tariff: ₹ 7,000/- to ₹ 9,000/- |
Located on the Coromandel coastline, the Ideal Beach Resort offers awe-inspiring views of the Bay of Bengal. Apart from the views, the resort features an ayurvedic spa, an upscale shop for souvenirs, and a resort-owned Orchid farm in a nearby village. And oh, we know they took a risk when they named themselves ‘ideal’. But considering everything, they seem to tick every little box we could come up with. So we ain’t complaining.
Location: East Coast Road, Devaneri Village, Mahabalipuram Tariff: ₹ 6,939/- to ₹ 15,103/- |
The VGP Golden Beach Resort has endless things to offer in its humongous beach resort. They’ve got a collection of art pieces for art lovers, a ton of sports activities for the outdoorsy folks, and super comfy cottages for the ones seeking inner peace. Basically, their brochure is as long as one of the despo private engineering colleges who are looking to lure students by using tons of facilities as bait. Though, unlike these colleges, the folks at the VGP deliver on good ‘placements’ too.
Location: No. 5/159, East Coast Road, Injambakkam, 600115 Chennai, India Tariff: ₹ 3,542/- to ₹ 5,310/- |
The best thing about the Radisson Blu Resort is their mind-boggling infinity pool. A close second would be the extra-large chessboard with human-sized chess pieces. And yes, it’s not simply for decoration. You can play a game of chess with your bestie by moving those heavy pieces around the chessboard. So along with all that mental exercise, it’s sort of the only chess game that’ll give a boost to your biceps too, check.
Location: 57, Kovalam Rd, Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu 603104 Tariff: ₹ 7,800/- to ₹ 10,000/- |
InDeco Resort is a heritage resort carved out from a 20th-century British camping site. The resort promotes vernacular architecture, ecological preservation, and local art. In fact, they employ local craftsmen to showcase their skills to visitors, and in turn, provide employment to local communities. As far as sustainable tourism is concerned, the folks at InDeco are doing exactly what everyone should stand up for. So big kudos to them.
Location: Mamallapuram Beach, Mahabalipuram Tariff: ₹ 3,000/- to ₹ 4,320/- |
If you’re someone who’s incredibly savvy about hotel rooms, then look no further than the Mamalla Beach Resort. It’s got ultra-fancy cottages and chic king-size suites with the finest fabrics, fancy bathtubs, and plenty more. In short, this beach resort is so fancy, you could even hand your phone to your bestie and try your hand at becoming a luxury travel insta influencer.
Location: Near Kovalam Beach, Mahabalipuram Tariff: ₹ 3,810/- to ₹ 5,102/- |
The ASMR-ish sounds of gushing waves and fresh morning light are what’ll wake you up when you’re staying at the Sea La View Covelong Beach Resort. And once you’re up, you’ll find yourself living in cottages like those French colonies in Pondicherry. Though, unlike Pondicherry, you won’t be anxious while posing in front of someone else’s porch. At the Sea La View, you can literally do it all day given you can book the entire cottage all for yourself.
Location: Sea View Road Next to Covelong Surf School, Kovalam, Tamil Nadu 603112 Tariff: ₹ 2,550/- to ₹ 2,800/- |
Few beach resorts in Chennai are as luxurious as the Grande Bay Resort and Spa. They feature excellent room service, plush decor, and a 5-star quality restaurant. Plus, their poolside lounge area overlooks the Bay of Bengal. So when you’re laying back in their comfy loungers sipping a martini, you might even start seeing yourself as one of the characters from Ocean’s 11.
Location: Kovalam Road ( Off ECR ), Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu 603104 Tariff: ₹ 4,778/- to ₹ 6,811/- |
Another one of the best beach resorts in Chennai is the Green Meadows Resort. They’re very well-known in the resort scene for their super hospitality. But the thing that makes visiting this resort a once-in-a-lifetime experience is their pop-up restaurant menu. So thank god, Michelin hasn’t found its way to India yet, otherwise, the chefs at Green Meadow would bag every last star in the known universe. Not kidding.
Location: 4, 364 A, Anna Salai Rd, Palavakkam Kuppam, Palavakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600041 Tariff: ₹ 2,500/- to ₹ 3,500/- |
Look! We’ve got the best resorts in Chennai lined up for you:
The tariffs of the top resorts in Chennai can range anywhere from ₹2500- ₹ 30,000 per night. So the average tariff per night comes down to about ₹ 5,000.
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