Squirrel Nest Guest House provides beachfront accommodations in Mahabalipuram. The property is around a few steps from Pallava Beach, a 14-minute walk from Mahabalipuram Beach, and 27 miles from Arignar Anna Zoological Park. There's free private parking, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Rooms 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, units are fitted with bed linen and towels. Nithya Kalyana Perumal Temple is 13 miles from the guest house. Chennai International Airport is 34 miles from the property.

Couples in particular 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 (9.1)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 queen 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
9.1
Free Wifi
5.0
High score for Mahabalipuram
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Athul
    India India
    The staff was very welcoming, the rooms were good for the price, and the property had a good ambience overall.
  • Vicki
    Canada Canada
    Hosts accommodated all our needs. The property itself is beautiful, gardens and colours. We are just a few feet from the beach.
  • Ruby
    India India
    Nice home stay near the beach. Basic but clean and comfortable. Madhvan, the host is very attentive.
  • Sangeeta
    India India
    Sqirrel Nest is very close to beach means you just step out and you will be in front of sea. Madhavan and Shobha maintains it they do live there with kids so very safe. We 4 ladies lived there. Rooms are neat and ckean, all basic things are...
  • William
    United States of America United States of America
    Clean, simple guest house a few steps from the beach. The AC, which I used at night (I stayed in an AC room), worked very well. Bed + pillows are comfortable. Hosts are extremely friendly. Happy to recommend this place!
  • 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

Managed by Madhavan

Company review score: 9.5Based on 179 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

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 info

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.

Neighborhood info

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

Area info

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

Most popular amenities

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

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens

Outdoors

  • Beachfront

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Beach
  • Fishing
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Sitting 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 available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Street parking

Services

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

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided

General

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

Spa

  • Massage
    Additional charge

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • French

House rules
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Check-in
From 1:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 1 are welcome.

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

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

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's 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
Must-know information for guests at this property

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

FAQs about Squirrel Nest Guest House

  • Check-in at Squirrel Nest Guest House is from 1:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • The prices at Squirrel Nest Guest House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Room options at Squirrel Nest Guest House include:

    • Double
  • Squirrel Nest Guest House is 1,500 feet from the center of Mahabalipuram. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

    • Massage
    • Fishing
    • Beachfront
    • Beach