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The listing has 11 rooms of which 4 of the rooms are in one building and 7 in another building. The rooms are equipped with amenities such as TV, Wi-Fi, AC, Power backup, RO & UV processed clean water, attached bathroom with free toiletries and an open terrace garden for guests to relax and breathe fresh air. Some of the rooms also have a private kitchen with refrigerator and required utensils for cooking and serving. Washing machine is available in the property for guests to use. Scooter available on rent.

The area is lovely, more like staying in a village than a city, 20 odd mins from the airport. We found the locals there friendly and helpful too, Also very near by are shops & cafes, approximately a 2 min walk. The hosts Sam and Latha were fabulous! Helped make our stay a memorable one for sure, taking care of our every need when we needed, helping us with obtaining sim cards! (hard to get in Chennai for foreigners) also booking the train for our onward journey, arranging taxis for around chennai whenever we needed, food delivery, currency exchange, (very good rates) Our room was comfy and quiet, the Homestay is situated in a no through road. If you are flying in from another country and you do book a stay there, my advice is to let Sam & Latha to pre arrange a car pick up as there is no option for foreigners to purchase sim cards at the airport, So you'll have no internet use for using uber cabs etc) so you may (like us) be victims of a fleecing taxi cab guy that operate at the airport, We ended up paying 3 times the going rate. Just arrange things beforehand with Sam & Latha they'll sort things out...I can only give glowing Praise to these 2 people.😍

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9.1
Wonderful
263 reviews
Price from
$17
per night

Featuring pool views, Mer Vue Villa, Kovalam, ECR, Chennai provides accommodation with a private beach area, an outdoor swimming pool and an indoor pool, around 100 metres from Covelong Beach. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 2.2 km from Ajay Beach.

Excellent location - just few steps off the pearl beach. The villa was very clean and well designed. The kids enjoyed their evening in the pool. The host was very accommodating and their hospitality was much appreciated. The terrace room was creatively designed and it was very helpful in throwing a surprise party for my sister. The villa has excellent view and witnessing the sunrise was pure bliss. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay there and we are looking forward to stay again.

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9.2
Wonderful
43 reviews
Price from
$251
per night

Offering a shared lounge and quiet street view, FriendlyStay at Madanandapuram is set in Chennai, 5.1 km from Chennai Trade Centre and 7.5 km from St. Thomas Mount. This 4-star homestay offers a 24-hour front desk and a shared kitchen. The homestay offers rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi.

It was a surprise. I wasn't sure what to expect but it was quite and a pleasant stay. A little out of the way. Getting there because of roadworks was a little hairy.

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9.1
Wonderful
57 reviews
Price from
$26
per night

Set just 12 km from St. Thomas Mount, Iris Comfort Inn offers accommodation in Chennai with access to a garden, a shared lounge, as well as luggage storage space. Among the facilities at this property are a 24-hour front desk and a lift, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a terrace.

Lovely people, really enjoyed our stay. Room was spacious and clean and the staff were lovely. And the beds were so comfy! We booked very last minute and everything was perfectly in order.

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9.1
Wonderful
99 reviews
Price from
$46
per night

Located in close proximity to Apollo Hospital, on Wallace Garden Street in a quiet residential area is Hanu Reddy Residences. It offers spacious accommodation with free Wi-Fi, 9 km from the Chennai Central Railway Station.

Perfect location, superb hospitability, very tasty room service food, value for money can't be more than this. We were supposed to check in by around 10pm, but our flight got delayed. However, the reception office waited for us till 11.30pm and kept our food warm and ready to eat. What a perfect host, really awesome.

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8.2
Very Good
180 reviews
Price from
$46
per night

Operating a 24-hour front desk, Lloyds Serviced Apartments, Near Music Academy offers simply furnished and comfortable rooms. The famous Madras Music Academy is located 300 m away, while the urban Marina Beach is 1.5 km distance.

We had such a warm welcome from our hosts, and they helped with everything we needed with open hearts. They were some of the most hospitable, lovely people we have met when staying in any accommodation in our travels through South East Asia. The service is top notch, breakfast served daily to the room with a choice of South Indian or Continental food, plus coffee or tea. They did laundry for us once during our stay for a fair price, and the room was kept tidy and clean. Bonus was the hosts helping to book a taxi, as we do not have an Indian bank account, and letting us use their phone number when we needed to buy a tourist sim card (a bit difficult to do for foreigners). Our room had enough furniture to store all our things, and was big and comfortable with good air con and a ceiling fan. When requested, a kettle was provided so we could have tea in our room whenever we wanted. There is a water filling urn in the hall so fresh drinking water is always in supply. The location is good, as you can walk to the beach in about half an hour or take a short drive in a three-wheeler. There is an ATM right across the street, pharmacy is near by, and there are restaurants within walking distance. Overall recommended and would stay again!

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8
Very Good
143 reviews
Price from
$27
per night

Located just 400 metres from Uthandi Beach, Happy Beach House provides accommodation in Chennai with access to a private beach area, an indoor pool, as well as a 24-hour front desk. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony and free private parking. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a picnic area.

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8.2
Very Good
5 reviews
Price from
$75
per night

Attractively set in Chennai, Flora Embassy features air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and free private parking. The property features city views and is 1 km from Spencer Plaza Mall and 1.8 km from Government Museum Chennai. The guest house has family rooms.

It is a new property and very clean. I was surprised to see a kitchen attached to my room which was a good thing. The staff was very courteous and helpful. I highly recommend this property, especially to people visiting for visa appointments. There is a good market around it so lots of options for eat outs and printing documents et.c

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8.5
Very Good
54 reviews
Price from
$35
per night

Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony, Bacardi House is set in Chennai. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The accommodation offers full-day security and room service for guests.

Quiet, peaceful place nearby the sea. Very charming and friendly owner. Sleeping on the tiger bed was the best sleep we had in India. Both nights we overslept our alarm and had a good 11hour rest.

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8.5
Very Good
6 reviews
Price from
$18
per night

Situated in Chennai and only 2.3 km from Uthandi Beach, Costa Verde Luxury Seafront Villa features accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking. This homestay provides air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a picnic area.

The property was spacious, breezy, clean and so so so so so spacious!!!!

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8.1
Very Good
26 reviews
Price from
$66
per night

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  • Friendlystay - An Home Stay And Elite
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 263 reviews

    The listing has 11 rooms of which 4 of the rooms are in one building and 7 in another building.

    The property was clean, comfortable with attractive decor.

  • Hanu Reddy Residences Wallace Garden
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 180 reviews

    Located in close proximity to Apollo Hospital, on Wallace Garden Street in a quiet residential area is Hanu Reddy Residences.

    the homely environment with landscapes courtyard kind surrounding

  • Lloyds Serviced Apartments, Near Music Academy
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 143 reviews

    Operating a 24-hour front desk, Lloyds Serviced Apartments, Near Music Academy offers simply furnished and comfortable rooms.

    Hôtel très propre et surtout personnel très serviable

  • Lloyds Serviced Apartments,Krishna Street,T Nagar
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 84 reviews

    Lloyds Serviced Apartments,Krishna Street,T Nagar is located in Chennai. The Pondy Bazar is 656 feet, the US Embassy is 1.2 mi and the Marina Beach is 2.5 mi.

    no breakfastwas served to me . I left early at 4am

  • Roshini Serviced Apartments
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 109 reviews

    Roshini Serviced Apartments is located in Chennai. Free WiFi access is available. Each room here will provide you with a TV and air conditioning.

    The owner of the apartment is very good and cooperative

  • N k ladies PG
    Breakfast options

    N k ladies PG offers accommodations in Chennai, 3.1 miles from Indian Institute of Technology, Madras and 4.2 miles from St. Thomas Mount.

  • Chennai Grand T Nagar

    Chennai Grand T Nagar offers accommodations in Chennai, 1.9 miles from Spencer Plaza Mall and 2.5 miles from Government Museum Chennai.

  • Vibrant pleasant stay

    Vibrant pleasant stay is located in Chennai, just 9 miles from Chennai Trade Center and 10 miles from Anna University. With free private parking, the property is 8.3 miles from St.

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  • Happy Beach House
    Budget options available
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 5 reviews

    Happy Beach House in Chennai provides accommodations with a private beach area, an indoor pool, and a terrace. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony and free private parking.

  • Bacardi House
    Budget options available
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 6 reviews

    Bacardi House is located in Chennai, just a 13-minute walk from Covelong Beach and 15 miles from Arignar Anna Zoological Park.

  • Elysium Kovalam
    Budget options available
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 7 reviews

    Located 1640 ft from East Coast Road and offering a terrace, Elysium Kovalam features accommodations in Chennai. Surf Turf is 3.1 mi away while Mahabalipuram is 9.3 mi away from the property.

  • Green park Residency
    Budget options available

    Green park Residency in Chennai provides accommodations with a garden and a terrace. Both free Wifi and private parking are accessible at the guest house free of charge.

  • VILLA 359
    Budget options available

    VILLA 359 offers accommodations in Chennai, a 7-minute walk from Madras Medical College and 7.7 miles from Chennai Trade Center.

  • Hotel Maurya International, Chennai
    1.0
    Scored 1.0
    Very Poor
    Rated very poor
     · 1 review

    Hotel Maurya International, Chennai in Chennai provides accommodations with a garden and a terrace. The homestay, set in a building dating back to 2020, features free Wifi and free private parking.

  • Suman beach House
    Budget options available
    1.0
    Scored 1.0
    Very Poor
    Rated very poor
     · 1 review

    Suman beach House offers accommodations in Chennai, a few steps from Uthandi Beach and 12 miles from Indian Institute of Technology, Madras.

  • KGUESTHOUSE
    Budget options available
    6.5
    Scored 6.5
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 2 reviews

    KGUESTHOUSE is a guest house featuring rooms with free Wifi and air conditioning in the center of Chennai.

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  • KBS Home Ramapuram
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1 review

    KBS Home Ramapuram provides accommodations in Chennai near Chennai Trade Center and St. Thomas Mount.

  • Royale Seaward Supreme
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1 review

    Royale Seaward Supreme offers accommodations in Chennai, a 9-minute walk from Elliot's Beach and 4.1 miles from Indian Institute of Technology, Madras.

  • The Beach House
    Central location
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 2 reviews

    The Beach House in Chennai provides accommodations with a garden and a bar. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking, and free Wifi. Every room has a balcony.

  • RCR Residency
    Central location
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1 review

    Providing lake views, RCR Residency in Chennai offers accommodations and a garden. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking, and free Wifi.

  • Sai Residency ECR
    Central location
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1 review

    Providing a garden, Sai Residency ECR provides accommodations in Chennai. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking, and free Wifi.

  • SHORTstay Apartments Rooms near Apollo shankara Nethralaya hospitalsGreams Road
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1 review

    Featuring free WiFi and air conditioning, the property is set in Chennai, 1312 feet from Shankara Nethralaya Eye Hospital. US Embassy and Apollo Hospital - Greams Road 0.6 mi from the property.

  • Mer Vue Villa, Kovalam, ECR, Chennai
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 43 reviews

    A few steps from Covelong Beach in Chennai, Mer Vue Villa, Kovalam, ECR, Chennai offers accommodations with access to an indoor pool.

    The villa is located in a quiet place. Nice place to unwind.

  • FriendlyStay at Madanandapuram
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 58 reviews

    FriendlyStay at Madanandapuram offers accommodations in Chennai, 3.1 miles from Chennai Trade Center and 4.7 miles from St. Thomas Mount.

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  • Iris Comfort Inn
    Central location
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 99 reviews

    Iris Comfort Inn in Chennai provides accommodations with a garden, a terrace, and a shared lounge.

    Very Clean, very quiet, very good beds, very friendly stuff

  • Blue Diamond
    Central location
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 3 reviews

    Offering quiet street views, Blue Diamond in Chennai offers accommodations and a garden. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking, and free Wifi.

  • Flora Embassy
    Central location
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 54 reviews

    Flora Embassy offers accommodations in the center of Chennai, a 12-minute walk from Spencer Plaza Mall and 1.1 miles from Government Museum Chennai.

    Stay was pleasant . Rooms are very clean and well maintained

  • The Lord's Prayer
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 10 reviews

    The Lord's Prayer is located in Chennai, just a 4-minute walk from Elliot's Beach and 4.2 miles from Indian Institute of Technology, Madras. This beachfront property offers access to free Wifi. St.

  • Costa Verde Luxury Seafront Villa
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 26 reviews

    Costa Verde Luxury Seafront Villa in Chennai provides accommodations with a garden and a bar. With garden views, this accommodation offers a balcony and a swimming pool.

    The property was spacious, breezy, clean and so so so so so spacious!!!!

  • GKV Service Apartment Saligramam
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1 review

    GKV Service Apartment Saligramam enjoys a location in Chennai, 4.1 miles from Pondy Bazaar and 4.6 miles from Chennai Trade Center.

  • KGT GUEST HOUSE
    Central location
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1 review

    KGT GUEST HOUSE offers accommodations in Chennai, 2.1 miles from Madras Medical College and 5 miles from Chennai Trade Center.

  • The White House Opp Park Hyatt
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 23 reviews

    The White House Opp Park Hyatt offers accommodations in Chennai, 2.8 miles from Pondy Bazaar and 2.9 miles from Chennai Trade Center. A 17-minute walk from Anna University and 2.2 miles from St.

    The place, the people and the support were perfect.

  • Avuraa Hospitality India
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 161 reviews

    Avuraa Hospitality India offers accommodations in Chennai, 8.7 miles from Indian Institute of Technology, Madras and 10 miles from Anna University.

    The place is super clean. It's worth the price

  • Max Classic Serviced Apartment
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 49 reviews

    Max Classic Serviced Apartment is a self-catering accommodations located in Chennai. Free WiFi access is available. The property is 5 mi from Global Health City and 6.2 mi the Chettinad Hospital.

    An employee Pappaiyan was very helpfull and supportive

  • The coloursinn Home stays
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 68 reviews

    The coloursinn Home stays features accommodations in the center of Chennai, 1.5 miles from Government Museum Chennai and 1.9 miles from Pondy Bazaar.

    Help from the owner. Affordable price. Cleanliness is great.

  • Xavier Guest House
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 467 reviews

    Xavier Guest House offers accommodations in Chennai, 1.1 miles from Government Museum Chennai and 2.4 miles from Pondy Bazaar. This guest house features air-conditioned accommodations with free Wifi.

    Good co operation. Helpful and Honestly apearance.

  • MERCY INN
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 16 reviews

    MERCY INN offers accommodations in Chennai near Ma Chidambaram Stadium and Spencer Plaza Mall.

  • Royale Seaward Comfort Suites
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2 reviews

    Royale Seaward Comfort Suites offers accommodations in Chennai, a 9-minute walk from Elliot's Beach and 4.1 miles from Indian Institute of Technology, Madras.

  • Just Guest House, Chennai Airport
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 73 reviews

    Located barely 5 minute-drive away from Chennai Trade Center and Chennai International Airport, Just Guest House, Chennai Airport features a meeting/banqueting hall and terrace.

    Locality. Easy access from Railway station. Nearby markets, shops.

  • LAGUNA Guesthouse
    Central location
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 3 reviews

    Featuring a garden, LAGUNA Guesthouse provides accommodations in Chennai. This guest house offers air-conditioned accommodations with a balcony and free Wifi.

  • St Xavier always
    7.1
    Scored 7.1
    Good
    Rated good
     · 76 reviews

    St Xavier always offers accommodations in Chennai, 2.3 miles from Spencer Plaza Mall and 3.4 miles from Ma Chidambaram Stadium. The air-conditioned accommodations are 1.9 miles from Pondy Bazaar.

    The facilities are excellent specially the staff and the behaviour.

  • Airport 7min/rela 5min/Kitchen/AC/Wifi/Bedroom1
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 4 reviews

    Airport 7min/rela 5min/Kitchen/AC/Wifi/Bedroom1 offers accommodations in Chennai, 6.6 miles from St. Thomas Mount and 7.8 miles from Chennai Trade Center.

  • Annanagar Private Stay
    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1 review

    Annanagar Private Stay offers accommodations in Chennai, 4.5 miles from Spencer Plaza Mall and 4.8 miles from Ma Chidambaram Stadium.

  • GV Homestay at OMR, Thoraipakkam, Chennai
    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 3 reviews

    GV Homestay at OMR, Thoraipakkam, Chennai offers accommodations in Chennai, 9.4 miles from Pondy Bazaar and 10 miles from St. Thomas Mount.

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Homestays That Guests Love in Chennai

  • Avg. price/night: $30.78
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 101 reviews
    The Views. Seeing the Marina Beach in full stretch from the window felt awesome. Secure location. Good hosts.
    Abhishek
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $22.75
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 68 reviews
    Located in heart of the City, room was clean, room incharge was polite humble, they maintained the place very well,I always prefer homestay then hotels, I was completely satisfied well recommended to all....
    Faisel
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $24.88
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 11 reviews
    A true example of excellent hospitality. Awesome staffs who's always ready to help us , property is well maintained, homestay is provided with all the amenities required for a family to stay, Rooms are so hygienic and too clean. Always a great option for family stay.
    janani
    Travelers with friends
  • Avg. price/night: $30.78
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 101 reviews
    The location was spot on , right next to the marina beach . The penthouse is on the 8th floor and is maintained well. The room is large, spacious and well ventilated. The host family treats us as their very own family . The view from the room is breath taking . Overall loved my stay at the penthouse and would recommend it to everyone.
    Aarthi
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $29.50
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 58 reviews
    Amazing stay in this homestay again I love it! Sam and Marina are great hosts. The facilities are really good. I highly recommend it
    Genevieve
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $24.81
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 263 reviews
    I met Sam and Marina few years ago when i stayed at their homestay. I loved it then and i loved it now. They are so helpful and lovely. They make you feel like family. It was such a pleasure to stay with them again. The room is so clean and Nice, it has everything you need! And Marina's food is amazing! If you ever come to Chennai you should definetly stay with them!
    Genevieve
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $24.25
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 4 reviews
    Angel was a lovely host. She helped well with the check-in process, and the room was also clean. I was given another room due to some issue with the previous guest and this place was new and good.
    Amulya
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $59.88
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 177 reviews
    It is the perfect homestay option in Adyar
    Arun
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $48.28
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 37 reviews
    It was a self check in process and mr.prakash was kind enough to guide us through . It had all the amenities and it felt like really a home stay .l, right from the complete kitchen with utensils and a cosy furnitured apartment . Couldn't find any flaw .the floor was calm and quite and the amenities were super cool. I suggest visiting the place again
    aravind
    Family with young children
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 99 reviews
    It was more of a home stay. Felt very comfortable with the overall stay. The property manager did an excellent job of taking care of the customers. Rooms were spacious. The common areas were large and was good to move around unlike other hotels. Could use dining area like a home, it was a good feel. I would highly recommend it for both work-related and non-work related travels.
    Ganesh Kumar
    Family with young children

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