SHERATON GRAND CHENNAI RESORT & SPA, Mahabalipuram
About the Hotel
Location
Set on the East Coast Road in Mahabalipuram, this 5-star beachfront property places guests at Sheraton Grand Chennai Resort & Spa on a privately maintained beach with an infinity pool overlooking the Bay of Bengal. The family-friendly, couple-friendly, and elderly-friendly resort is one minute from the Madras Crocodile Bank (Reptile Zoo) and close to the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Mahabalipuram; Chettinad Health City is 11 km away, major IT hubs are nearby, and Chennai International Airport is 40 km from Sheraton Grand Chennai Resort & Spa. Each room has a balcony, wardrobe, four-fixture bathroom, complimentary toiletries, and a 49-inch flat-screen Smart TV with HDMI channels; select balconies frame the infinity pool, lawn, and sea. Pet-friendly stays are limited to Sea View with Garden rooms, while villas and cottages with private pools include a floating breakfast experience. Dining at Sheraton Grand Chennai Resort & Spa includes The Reef, a multi-cuisine restaurant serving a daily breakfast buffet and Sunday themed brunch; C Salt, voted Best Coastal Cuisine Restaurant in Chennai in 2024; and the Pintail lounge bar. At Sheraton, the Shine spa, a fitness studio, kids club, recreation lounge, and 24-hour room service with QR menu access operate on site. Morning yoga by the beach, Zumba, table tennis, billiards, wall-mounted chess, badminton, mini golf, cooking classes, and evening entertainment are among the recreational options. Free Wi-Fi, a business centre, meeting/banquet facilities, express check-in/out, babysitting, a children's playground, and kid-friendly buffet options serve business and family guests.
Pros
A 24-hour front desk, concierge, currency exchange, tour desk, and luggage storage are available.
Valet parking, an electric vehicle charging station, and an airport shuttle are on site.
The Reef's Tamil dishes include Kadamba sambar, Devakota meen kulambu, Ambur chicken biryani, and Madurai kodi.
Executive suites include a separate living room and a bathroom with both a bathtub and a separate shower enclosure.
Cons
Executive suites face the East Coast Road, so road noise can be audible at night.
The infinity pool is compact and shallow, with no deep end.
Must-do experiences
- Visit the UNESCO-listed Shore Temple at sunrise for stunning views.
- Savor fresh seafood at Moonrakers, a local favorite by the beach.
- Explore the ancient rock carvings at Arjuna's Penance, a must-see.
- Shop for unique handicrafts at the Mahabalipuram village markets.
- Experience a traditional Kathakali dance performance at evening shows.
Select your room type
- Executive Suite Complimentary HiTea by the Beach on Spa transportation services2 persons67 sq. feet1 King-size bedAir conditioningBalconyroom details
- Sea View Top Floor Deluxe Guest Room Queen Complimentary HiTea by the Beach on Spa transportation services2 persons43 sq. feet1 King-size bedAir conditioningBalconyroom details
- Sea View King Bedded Room Complimentary HiTea by the Beach on Spa transportation services2 persons43 sq. feet1 King-size bedAir conditioningBalconyroom details
Prices and availability
Facilities
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Wi-Fi
- Free parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/ -out
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Private beach
- Allergy-free rooms
- Lift
- Currency exchange
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Snorkelling
- Badminton
- Bowling
- Billiard tables
- Darts
- Table tennis
- Mini golf
- Yoga class
Guest Parking
- Public parking is possible on site for free.
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Valet parking
- Pet amenities available
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Outdoor dining area
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Dinner
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
- Children's buffet
- Board games
- Children's play area
- Kids club
- Game room
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Infinity pool
- Rooftop pool
- Beach access
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Entertainment
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- BBQ facilities
- Leisure/ TV room
- Spa & wellness centre
- Sauna
- Steam room
- Back massage
- Head massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
- Pool with view
- Shallow end
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Dressing area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Dining Onsite
The Reef
C Salt
Pintail Lounge
Pelican Deck
Location
Reviews and Ratings
Guest reviews