Located along the Coromandel Coast in the Bay of Bengal and functioning as a major regional port, Chennai effortlessly combines heritage, culture, architecture, music, art, industry, hospitality and modernity. Once the capital of South Indian cinema, today Chennai is home to the popular Tamil film industry that has viewers all over the world. Being a coastal destination, it is also blessed with many picturesque beaches like Marina Beach, Kovalam Beach, Patinapakkam Beach and Thiruvalluvar Nagar Beach, to name a few.
The best way to enjoy these scenic vistas is by staying at a beach resort.
Nestled on a scenic coastal highway, the InterContinental Chennai Mahabalipuram Resort is set amid peaceful casuarina groves. It features a vast 15,000-square-foot garden and private beach, making it an ideal choice for a relaxing vacation. This luxurious resort comes with a lavish spa, three award-winning restaurants, a dedicated kids' facility, and 106 spacious rooms and suites. Their gourmet dining range is exceptional and varied with the likes of The Melting Pot with its three live kitchens that serve the best of European, Asian and Peninsular Indian cuisine; a Chinese specialty restaurant called Tao Of Peng; and the KoKoMMo Tiki Shack which is a beachside grill and seafood restaurant. There is also an outdoor pool, a 24-hour gym and a spa that offers dramatic ocean views.
Room rates for one person for one-night start from INR 9,089.
Address: Post Office, 212 East Coast Road Nemelli Village, Perur, Chennai 603104
A glance at this resort’s name is enough to let you know this is one of the most luxurious beach resorts in Chennai. Overlooking the Bay of Bengal and a short distance from the city’s historic monuments, Sheraton Grand Chennai Resort and Spa has hotel rooms and suites that are pet-friendly. There is free WiFi and a private balcony or patio with remarkable ocean views, too. Relax in their infinity pool and spa and sample their world-class local and international cuisine, including freshly caught seafood at the C Salt restaurant.
Room rates for one person for one-night start from INR 11,760.
Address: 280, East Coast Road, Vedanamelli, Chennai 603104
Set in a sprawling stretch of sand and greenery, this is a beach resort in Chennai that you must check out. Not only does the VGP Golden Beach Resort have seafront rooms, garden view rooms and a restored “Raja Cottage,” but there’s also a yurt cottage which marries the glamour and luxury of a hotel room with the ambience of a Mongolian-style tent! Each yurt has its own attached bathroom, air conditioning system, water heater, TV and phone connection but the crowning glory is (literally) the transparent dome through which visitors can see the moon and stars at night. The resort also has sprawling lawns where you can host gatherings or simply relax in, as well as a premium dining restaurant called By the Bay.
Room rates for one person for one-night start from INR 4,464.
Address: 5, 159, SH 49, Injambakkam, Chennai 600115
This beach resort has two-bedroom private villas which come with their own terrace, making it ideal for families and friends who are holidaying together, and one-bedroom luxury studio apartments that are suitable for couples or a group of three people. The best part about the Sea La Vie Covelong Beach Resort is arguably its location which overlooks the beautiful Covelong Bay in the Bay of Bengal. Guests receive round-the-clock security, private access to the beach, a gourmet food experience, room service and fun-filled weekend activities that will make their stay pleasant and memorable. Do a few laps in the on-site swimming pool, play basketball and beach volleyball at the designated spaces, gather around a camp fire at night, hop onto an ATV to ride along the beach, and surf or kayak in the clear waters during your stay.
Room rates for one person for one-night start from INR 7,000.
Address: Surf School, Sea View Road, next to Covelong, Kovalam 603112
The Blue House is a presidential-type villa with its own private beach. With about 68,000 square feet of a beautifully landscaped multi-level garden facing the beach, this place truly screams luxury. Their ocean-facing deck is ideal for viewing sunrises and sunsets or for visitors to enjoy a quiet evening in the company of the waves. There is also a private swimming pool which can feature a waterfall on demand, as well as a barbeque grill and bar area. Play a round of beach volleyball with your loved ones in the private courtyard.
Since this is a single villa, a minimum of three people are required to check in. Weekend stays cost INR 12,000 and weekday stays cost INR 10,000.
Address: Number 10, 5th Drive Water Edge Lane, East Coast Road, Sea Cliff Conclave, Akkarai, Chennai 600119