With its own private beach on the Bay of Bengal, just outside the historic town of Mahabalipuram and within easy reach of Chennai, the Ideal Beach Resort is a comfy option, with lots of family-friendly facilities.
Guest rooms face the gardens or out towards the sea, all with space for relaxing outside on. The resort’s beach is furnished with huts and hammocks for you to laze in or there’s the Ayurvedic massage centre to truly hit the Zen-spot.
Leisure: swimming pool, massage, playground, fitness centre, garden, tennis
Rooms: 68 rooms & suites