Book at MoU rates in Mahabalipuram
Specially negotiated stays for the Armed Forces community, at rates tied up under a Memorandum of Understanding.
Open to defence personnel - what is covered varies by pay levelRoom entitlement
An entitled base rate per night, set by your pay level. Anything above it is shown as a top-up before you pay, not after.
Food charges
A daily food entitlement alongside the room rate, invoiced as a separate line item so it can be claimed separately.
Claim pack
GST invoice and a pre-filled claim annexure, kept under My bookings for reimbursement.
Your entitlement is resolved against your rank and pay level once your service details are verified, so it is not shown against the public rates below.
Top hotels in Mahabalipuram
Public rates from 31 Aug 2026, for one night, two adults.
Showing 15 hotels
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Othavadai St, Mahabalipuram, TN 603104
RefundableGuest House- Covered parking
- Wheelchair accessible – no
- No accessible shuttle
- Free self parking
- 24-hour front desk
₹ 882Select Room → -
No 5 Othavadai Street, Mahabalipuram, TN 603104
- Smoke-free property
- Free valet parking
- 24-hour front desk
- Free WiFi
₹ 1,436Select Room → -
NO 15, THIRUKULAM STREET, Tirukalukundram, Tamil Nadu 603104
Refundable- Covered parking
- Change of towels (on request)
- Uncovered parking
- Housekeeping on request
- Number of indoor pools - 1
- Wheelchair accessible – no
₹ 1,772Select Room → -
8 Othavadai Street, 603104 Mahabalipuram, India, Mahabalipuram 603104
- Currency exchange
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Street parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Yoga classes
₹ 2,053Select Room → -
Plot no 58 & 59, GKM St, Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu, Mahabalipuram 603104
Refundable₹ 2,189Select Room → -
Kings Nagar, East Coast Road Near Indian Oil Petrol Bunk, 603104 Mahabalipuram, India, Mahabalipuram 603104
Free Breakfast- Currency exchange
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Accessible parking
- Street parking
- Breakfast in the room
₹ 2,519Select Room → -
No 70/2, SH 49, Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu 603104, Mahabalipuram 603104
Refundable- Restaurant
- Room service
- Accessible parking
- Street parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Heating
₹ 2,627Select Room → -
25/26 Thirukula St, Mahabalipuram, TN 603104
Refundable- Elevator door width (inches) - 40
- Change of towels (on request)
- Smoke-free property
- Elevator door width (centimeters) - 102
- Wheelchair accessible – no
- Free newspapers in lobby
₹ 2,793Select Room → -
No 104, East Raja Street, Mamallapuram, 603104 Mahabalipuram, India, Mahabalipuram
Free Breakfast- Currency exchange
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Safe
- Dry cleaning
- Laundry
₹ 3,422Select Room → -
59 Kovelong Road, Mamallapuram, 603104 Mahabalipuram, India, Mahabalipuram 603104
Free BreakfastResort- Fitness Center
- Express Check-in/Check-out
- Game room
- Housekeeping - daily
- Massage
- Outdoor pool
₹ 4,647Select Room → -
108, Kovalam Road, Tirukalukundram, Tamil Nadu 603104
RefundableFree Breakfast- Covered parking
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- On private beach
- Airport transportation (surcharge)
- Secured parking
- Uncovered parking
₹ 4,655Select Room → -
18 Othavadai Cross Street, 603104 Mahabalipuram, India, Mahabalipuram 603104
Refundable- Restaurant
- Room service
- Bar
- Breakfast
- Secured parking
- Spa & Wellness Centre
₹ 4,926Select Room → -
Venpurusam Village Road, (Behind Five Rathas Monument), Mahabalipuram 603104
Free Breakfast- Currency exchange
- Express Check-in/Check-out
- Game room
- Housekeeping - daily
- Indoor parking
- Massage
₹ 8,100Select Room → -
No 53, Devaneri Village, East Coast Rd, Tirukalukundram, Tamil Nadu 603104
Free Breakfast- Beach volleyball on site
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Front entrance ramp
- Pool umbrellas
- Conference space size (meters) - 1579
- Free wired internet
₹ 12,327Select Room → -
57, Covelong Road, Kanchipuram District, Tirukalukundram, Tamil Nadu 603104
Free BreakfastResort- Game drive on site
- Front entrance ramp
- Free WiFi
- Bicycle parking available
- Number of bars/lounges - 1
- Number of poolside bars - 1
₹ 12,783Select Room →
How MoU booking works in Mahabalipuram
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Sign in and verify
Your rank and pay level are read from the verified service record on your udChalo account. That is what resolves your entitled room rate and food charges.
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Pick your dates
Open MoU booking and search Mahabalipuram for the nights you need. MoU availability is held separately from public inventory, so it is worth checking even when public rates look tight.
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Book against your entitlement
The entitled rate, any top-up above it, the taxes and the cancellation terms are all shown before you pay. Nothing is charged until you confirm.
Entitled TD rates by pay level
Current entitled TD rates as promulgated by the Govt of India. Base rates are GST exclusive; food charges are GST inclusive.
| Pay level | Entitled base rate | Food charges | Occupancy |
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| 14 and aboveLieutenant General / Major General | ₹9,375₹1,687 GST @ 18% | ₹1,500 | Single occupancy |
| 12 to 13BBrigadier / Colonel / Lieutenant Colonel | ₹5,625₹281 GST @ 5% | ₹1,250 | Single occupancy |
| 9 to 11Major / Captain / Lieutenant | ₹2,813₹140 GST @ 5% | ₹1,125 | Double occupancy in 5-star hotels; single occupancy in 4- and 3-star hotels |
Indian Army officer ranks are shown. Equivalent ranks in the Navy and Air Force carry the same pay level.
What an MoU stay includes
Basic inclusions tied up with MoU hotels, each subject to that hotel's policy.
- Complimentary breakfast.
- One major meal, either lunch or dinner, included against entitled food charges.
- Complimentary laundry, 2 to 4 pieces per day, as per the hotel's policy.
- A second major meal, optional, complimentary or at additional cost as per the hotel's policy.
- Spouse and children stay, early check-in and late check-out, complimentary or at additional cost as per the hotel's policy.
- Complimentary in-room VIP amenities such as a fruit platter, cookies or miniature liquor, as per the hotel's policy.
- Complimentary room upgrade, subject to availability and as per the hotel's policy.
MoU booking policies
The rules an MoU stay in Mahabalipuram is booked and claimed under.
Who can book
MoU hotels are open to defence personnel. Eligibility is read from the verified service record on your udChalo account rather than from anything entered at booking time; what differs by rank is the entitlement, not the access.
Entitled room rate
Each pay level carries its own entitled base rate per night, GST exclusive, as promulgated by the Govt of India. Where a stay sits above that rate the difference is shown as a top-up before you pay.
Food charges
A daily food entitlement applies alongside the room rate and is GST inclusive. It covers breakfast and one major meal, and is invoiced as a separate line item so it can be claimed separately.
Occupancy
Pay levels 12 and above are entitled on single occupancy. At pay levels 9 to 11 a 5-star stay is entitled on double occupancy, while 4-star and 3-star stays are single occupancy.
GST and invoicing
The hotel GSTIN appears on the invoice, with room and food as separate line items and the GST rate and amount stated separately, which is what a reimbursement claim needs.
Cancellation
Cancellation terms are set per property and per rate, exactly as on a public booking. The applicable terms are shown against the rate before you pay.
About staying in Mahabalipuram
Mahabalipuram works best when the hotel is matched to the trip, not chosen only by the lowest rate. The destination is a UNESCO temple town on the East Coast Road with a walkable monument core and beachfront resort belt, bringing together beach breaks, local food and short leisure trips in different parts of the city or region.
For most first-time visits, Shore Temple Area, East Raja Street and ECR provide useful starting points. Fisherman Colony suits plans focused on that corridor, while Five Rathas Road and Salavankuppam can reduce the journey to outer attractions or transport links.
Expect a mix of guesthouses, budget hotels, family-run properties and full-service stays. Compare the payable total, room occupancy, location and refund rules using current inventory; an editorial starting price would become stale quickly.
Dry-season weekends are busiest; monsoon weather can affect sea conditions, ferries and outdoor plans. Weather and local events can alter journey times as well as availability, so verify conditions before planning visits to Mahishasuramardini Cave and India Seashell Museum. Planning note reviewed in August 2026.
MoU hotels in other areas of Mahabalipuram
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Frequently asked questions about MoU hotels in Mahabalipuram
What is an MoU hotel in Mahabalipuram?
An MoU hotel is a property tied up under a Memorandum of Understanding covering stays for the Armed Forces community. The rate and the inclusions are negotiated in advance rather than taken from public inventory, so an MoU stay is not the same as the publicly listed price for the same room.
Who can book MoU hotels in Mahabalipuram?
MoU hotels are open to defence personnel. What varies by rank is the entitlement, not the access: each pay level carries its own entitled room rate and food charges. Eligibility is checked against the service details on your udChalo account, so you need to be signed in and verified.
What am I entitled to at my pay level?
Pay level 14 and above is entitled to a base rate of Rs 9,375 plus GST at 18 per cent and food charges of Rs 1,500. Pay levels 12 to 13B are entitled to Rs 5,625 plus GST at 5 per cent and food charges of Rs 1,250. Pay levels 9 to 11 are entitled to Rs 2,813 plus GST at 5 per cent and food charges of Rs 1,125. These are the current rates promulgated by the Govt of India.
What happens if the hotel costs more than my entitlement?
The difference is shown as a top-up against the booking before you pay, so you can see exactly what is claimable and what you would bear personally. Nothing is added after that screen.
How do MoU rates differ from fauji rates?
Fauji rates are a defence discount applied on top of public inventory and are shown on the regular Mahabalipuram hotel pages. An MoU stay is booked against your TD entitlement at a property tied up under the MoU, and carries the tied-up inclusions such as breakfast, a major meal and laundry.
Can I see MoU rates for Mahabalipuram before signing in?
No. The negotiated rate is resolved against your verified rank, so it is shown only after sign-in. The prices against the hotels on this page are the public rates, the same ones the regular Mahabalipuram hotel pages show.
Do MoU bookings come with a reimbursement claim pack?
Yes. A completed MoU booking produces a GST invoice and a pre-filled claim annexure covering entitled versus actual per night, alongside the standard booking voucher. All three stay under My bookings.
Is cancellation different on an MoU booking?
Cancellation terms are set per property and per rate, exactly as they are on a normal booking. The applicable terms are shown against the rate before you pay.
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