East Coast Road (ECR) in Chennai is the top tourist attraction that encompasses the most famous places of interest of South India. Running along the east coast of the Tamil Nadu state in south India, the ECR road is a driver’s delight and a paddler paradise. However, those who want to spend a cozy time rather than giving into adventurous activities, the resorts in ECR road never disappoint. In fact, the road is famous for its resorts ranging from 2-star to 5-star ones. Even if you have made a firm decision of driving from Chennai to Cuddalore, you are sure spot resorts in ECR road at regular intervals.
Most of the resorts in ECR road are near a beach or a tourist attraction. Irrespective of which one you choose, all of them seem to satisfy you up to the fullest. Oh yes, not to forget, there are many resorts as per your budget that can be even of 1000 INR per day. Listed below are some of best resorts in ECR road in Chennai, which I can recommend to anyone.
Popular resorts in ECR road, Chennai
There are many beach resorts & hotels along the east coast road.Some of the most popular among them are
- MGM Beach Resorts
- Green Cocunut Resort
- Eastwoods
- Fisherman`s cove
In addition, you could also plan your stay in a variety of resorts in Mahabalipuram, few kilometers drive on ECR
MGM Beach Resorts is the most famous choice of tourists who can spend lavishly. This is where the yellow sun above the azure sea as well as the white waves over the brown sand make up for a perfect setting for relaxation. MGM is near to some must-see attractions such as the Crocodile Bank and the Dakshinchitra. Within this resort, you can expect luxurious rooms, lounge, swimming pool, restaurant, and conference rooms. Rates start from 5,500 INR.
The next choice can be MGM Eastwoods. With more room facilities and attractions nearby, this one is the choice of the budget tourists who pay only 2,600 INR per night. Among the amenities, you can expect valet parking, TV, coffee makers, swimming pool, restaurant, and Internet zones. I am explicitly stating the amenities, as not all of these are available at the MGM Beach Resorts in ECR road. In addition, the resort is nearby Ashtalakshmi Temple, Dakshinchitra, Chemplast Cricket Ground.
Among all the resorts in ECR road, Green Coconut Resort is a medium-end hotel because of its reasonable charges starting from 3,500 INR. Located in Muttukadu and close to the MGM resorts, even this one comes with a restaurant and swimming pool. Just like the MGM, the Green Coconut is very near to the Dakshinchitra venue. The Tidel Residency is the pick of the low budget travelers, but do not be under the impression that services and amenities will not be of good quality. Just for 1,000 INR per night, one can enjoy best room facilities, multi-cuisine restaurant, and surrounding attractions such as the Ashtalakshmi Temple, Velankanni Church, and amusement parks.
For 3000 INR per night, Hotel Shelter is a perfect option for business people who are looking forward for great meetings or presentations. Nestled opposite of the famous Sai Baba Temple, this one offers the panoramic vista of the Santhan Cathedral as well as the Kabaleshwar temple or at