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Kaldan Samudhra Palace, a Palace by the Sea

Property class: 3.5

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A pool area with multiple swimming pools, palm trees, and a building with domed structures.
A spacious hotel room with a large bed, a television, a chandelier, and a painting on the wall.
A group of people practicing yoga on a tiled patio with a sunset in the background.
A grand lobby with a central chandelier, a reception desk, and a seating area with sofas.
A courtyard with lush greenery, including palm trees and neatly trimmed bushes, surrounded by ornate architectural details.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is $143
$121 nightly
$143 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4

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ECR, Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu, 603104
  • Place, Tiger Cave
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Mamallapuram Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, ECR Beach
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

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A balcony with a decorative white railing and an archway, overlooking a garden with various plants and trees.

Deluxe Twin Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 357 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe King Pool Facing

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 485 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A spacious hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a flat-screen TV, a bedside table, and a large mirror.

Premium King First Floor Pool Facing

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 498 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A spacious hotel room with a large bed, a television, a chandelier, and a painting on the wall.

Studio Villa - Ground Floor

  • Garden view
  • 1031 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A spacious room with a large chandelier, a television mounted on the wall, and a framed picture.

Premium Palace Suite First Floor Pool Facing

  • 980 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A spacious hotel room with a large bed, a television, a chandelier, and a painting on the wall.

Studio Villa - First Floor

  • Garden view
  • 1028 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A luxurious hotel room with a large bed, a television, a desk with a chair, and a decorative floor pattern.

Luxury 3 Bedroom Villa

  • Garden view
  • 4362 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 9
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel lobby with a marble floor, a sofa set, a dining table with chairs, and a decorative ceiling.

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Pool View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 891 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Mahabalipuram

When you stay at Kaldan Samudhra Palace, a Palace by the Sea in Tirukalukundram, you'll be on the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Pancha Pandava Cave and Sri Sthala Sayanaperumal Temple. .This beach resort is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Trimurti Cave Temple and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Krishna's Butterball.
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What's nearby

  • Tiger Cave - 1 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Mamallapuram Beach - 6 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Old Mahabalipuram Road - 7 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • ECR Beach - 30 min drive - 23.9 miles
  • Neelankarai Beach - 40 min drive - 28.9 miles

Getting around

  • Chennai Thirumani Station - 29 min drive
  • Chennai International Airport (MAA) - 93 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪A2B Veg Resturant - Ananda Bhavan - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Virunthombal Chettinadu - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Searock Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Madras Chronicle - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Buddha Café & Restaurant - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Kaldan Samudhra Palace, a Palace by the Sea

Kaldan Samudhra Palace, a Palace by the Sea offers 106 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature free minibar items and safes. Rooms open to balconies. These individually furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 49-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Tirukalukundram resort provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Recreational amenities at the resort include an outdoor pool and a health club.

Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the health club or fitness facility.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are 4 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, Thai massages, facials, and body wraps.
Make yourself at home in one of the 106 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring free minibar items and flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with Egyptian cotton sheets. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Treat yourself with massages and facials. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find a health club, an outdoor pool, and karaoke. Additional features at this resort include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.
Enjoy international cuisine at Dhani, a restaurant where you can take in the pool view, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Tirukalukundram? This resort has 10000 square feet (929 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 3 meeting rooms. Free valet parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
Dhani - Overlooking the pool, this café specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Late night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Free in-room WiFi has a 4-device limit
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
  • WiFi in public areas is free with a 4-device limit

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free covered, secured valet parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Dhani

Things to do

  • Air hockey
  • Arcade/game room
  • Beach volleyball
  • Beach yoga
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Foosball table
  • Free children's club
  • Games
  • Health club
  • Karaoke
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Table tennis

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's games
  • Free children's club
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Business center
  • Conference center (10,000 square feet of space)

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor entertainment area

Spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Thai massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • At least 80% organic food
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Locally sourced food prioritized
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Traditional architecture
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 49-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Free stocked minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient toilets
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between June 9 and June 12.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 8 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for INR 3500.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • Diners Club
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: INR 3500.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Free in-room WiFi has a 4-device limit; WiFi in public areas is also free and has a 4-device limit
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the health club or fitness facility
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Kaldan Samudhra Palace Resort
Kaldan Samudhra Palace Tirukalukundram
Kaldan Samudhra Palace Resort Tirukalukundram

Kaldan Samudhra Palace, a Palace by the Sea Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 62 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay at Kaldan, good food and great service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is always be one of my best stays! You can’t define their hospitality in words. Their one and only priority is their customers’ comfort and happiness, which is rare in many top graded hotels/resorts.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Soon was clean and staff was courteous. Enjoyed our stay at Samudra Palace.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
It's a lovely place to enjoy time with family.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it's an amazing hotel to stay, the location and the staffs are very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous resort, great staff and service. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was great. The staff ensured we get a great experience. Morning breakfast was fantastic. The hotel was very safe next to the beach. The entertainment, room and facility was nice. Will surely look this place for the next time.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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The property has excellent service and the food is delicious. The pool is very well maintained and amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful place!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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I had an incredible experience at Kaldan Samudhra! My cousin and his wife highly recommended KS, and I’m so grateful that they pointed me in the right direction. Everything was 100% on point: ambiance, amenities, food, location, service, and staff. If I didn’t have to fly back to the U.S., I would have extended my stay, but I’ll definitely be coming back here. Thank you Kaldan Samudhra for a blissful and amazing stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Room was excellent was like a palace. Breathtaking decorations and celebratory welcome we can never forget
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Overall great experience
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Overall a good resort to spend with family. Swimming pool is awesome and kids will enjoy a lot.....
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Fantastic place to chill out
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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5 star across the board. Hospitality at it's finest.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place, cleanest place I have found in India, but too far from other sites of interest. Only think there should be a two tier breakfast option, that is Continental and Full. As I’m not a big eater I found myself paying for a full breakfast when only having a bowl of cereal and a coffee!!! But others great place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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One of a kind amazing resort! It’s literally a palace!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Food, ambiance and courtesy was excellent. For vegetarians try jackfruit biryani (seasonal dish) it’s very delicious and sumptuous for 2 people!!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was wonderful .
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Staff & service
Not enough things to do. Too expensive. Service was not good for the money spent. Value & price not competitive to other luxury star hotels.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Made us feel like royalty

This hotel was amazing. Beautiful property. And above all, every single staff member treated us like a King and Queen. They went above and beyond to ensure our experience was the best can be.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and luxurious
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Food was expensive, check in time is very late at 3PM, most of the hotels offer 1PM check in.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Service was really customized and the people made it to become an memorial holiday!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023