Squirrel Nest Guest House is set on the seafront in Mahabalipuram, a few steps from Pallava Beach and 1.2 km from Mahabalipuram Beach. It is located 43 km from Arignar Anna Zoological Park and provides a 24-hour front desk. There is free private parking and the property offers paid airport shuttle service. All units at the guest house come with a seating area and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Units are fitted with a kettle, a private bathroom and free WiFi, while selected rooms also feature a balcony and some have garden views. At the guest house, every unit includes bed linen and towels. Nithya Kalyana Perumal Temple is 21 km from the guest house. Chennai International Airport is 54 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.5
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
5.0
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Maddy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Brilliant place. Room much better even than the pictures. Spacious, great little balcony, comfy bed. Loo roll, extra sheets. Host lovely and perfect location right by the beach.
  • Deepa
    India India
    Location is beautiful and Madhavan was very helpful and kind. Only issue we faced was access to vegetarian food near by and coffee tea shop. We had to walk a km to get them. Rest everything was great.
  • Robert
    Australia Australia
    The host was fabulous, great English and very helpful with advice. His wife did henna tattoos for us, and the location is right on the beach.
  • Mireille
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Madhavan, the hotel owner, is a really nice person who shares information about his life and his family with you, helps you wherever he can and is open and interested in his guests. And all this without being imposing or becoming too private. From...
  • Esther
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location, right on the beach and within very easy walking distance of the main town.
  • Victoria
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Most of all the lovely owners - felt like being welcomed by family. Close enough to hear the sea at night, rooms are super clean and comfortable. There is a laid back surfing type atmosphere, with good restaurants as well as the stunning temples...
  • Paweł
    Poland Poland
    Everything perfect and the owner was very helpful whenever we needed something
  • Giulia
    Italy Italy
    Very welcoming family, always available to provide any help. Room was clean and essential facilities available. The location is amazing, just few steps from the fishermens beach. We made use also of the laundry service they offer: very fast and...
  • Pankaj
    India India
    Rooms were clean but have very few facilities. The beach is just on your eye distance.
  • Ilka
    France France
    Very nice welcoming location, very clean and comfortable.

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Madhavan

Company review score: 9.5Based on 181 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Myself Madhavan, I am the owner of the guest house. I am a fisherman and I like to go fishing with my boat. So, my wife Sudha manages the guest house.

Property information

Our property is a small guest house with six rooms located near the beach of heritage town Mahabalipuram. Guests need not worry about their safety and vehicles safety as the owner home is located in an adjacent building of the guest house. Our guest house don't provide drinks or meals. Our customers can find some restaurants near the guest house or on the main street.

Neighbourhood information

The guest house is situated on a quiet street. Opposite to the guest house is the Radisson garden. Beach is 25 meters from the guest house. On another side a small grocery (selling cool drinks) is also 25 meters from the guest house.

Languages spoken

English,French

Property surroundings

Facilities of Squirrel Nest Guest House
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular facilities

  • Beachfront
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen

Outdoors

  • Beachfront

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Beach
  • Fishing
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Seating Area

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Street parking

Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk

Reception services

  • Invoice provided

General

  • Mosquito net
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Fan
  • Non-smoking rooms

Wellness

  • Massage
    Additional charge

Languages spoken

  • English
  • French

House rules
Squirrel Nest Guest House takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 13:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 1 year are welcome.

Children 10 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Squirrel Nest Guest House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

FAQs about Squirrel Nest Guest House

  • The prices at Squirrel Nest Guest House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Squirrel Nest Guest House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Fishing
    • Beachfront
    • Beach
  • Squirrel Nest Guest House is 500 yards from the centre of Mahabalipuram. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Squirrel Nest Guest House is from 13:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Room options at Squirrel Nest Guest House include:

    • Double