RAJKUMAR GUESTHOUSE, Mahabalipuram

Rated 7.5/10 on Booking.com, the 3-star Rajkumar Guesthouse sits on a street lined with shops and restaurants in Mahabalipuram, 200 metres from Pallava Beach. The property features a private beach area, a swimming pool, free private parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Family rooms at Rajkumar Guesthouse include air conditioning, a private bathroom, free WiFi, and a balcony or terrace with views of local landmarks; the hotel offers Standard Double Room with Fan and Deluxe Triple Room categories. The on-site restaurant serves Indian, seafood, continental, and Asian dishes, with breakfast and kids' meals, and outdoor dining on a terrace. Leisure facilities include a fitness room, yoga classes, massage and beauty services, bicycle rental, bike tours, walking tours, and local culture classes. Additional services include a concierge, tour desk, luggage storage, laundry, express check-in/check-out, airport shuttle, car hire, and currency exchange. Families can use the indoor play area, baby safety gates, allergy-free rooms, and non-smoking rooms. Nithya Kalyana Perumal Temple, Arignar Anna Zoological Park, and local beaches are nearby, while the Seashore Temple, Butterball, Lighthouse, and Five Rathas are walkable from Rajkumar Guesthouse. Chennai International Airport is 55 km away, and airport pick-up and drop-off can be arranged.

Guest reviews highlight clean, well-maintained rooms and comfortable beds.

Manager Raj Kumar and the staff receive praise for helping with rickshaw bookings and personal issues.

Solo travellers describe the guesthouse as calm and quiet, with common spaces suitable for reading or working.

Some rooms are in an adjoining building without a proper reception or frontage.

Windows have no mosquito netting, though traditional repellents are used.