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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
Wonderful
268 reviews
Price from
£13
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.

I really enjoyed staying here. Very nice accommodation. No more extra prices. Beautiful amenities recieved on my budget. Our receptionist Mr.Esakki Anna is really friendly and behaved like a family relative. I experienced like a home. A good comfortable home stay at my budget which I never expected. Food is really awesome at right price. I wish I could visit here again for my business meetings with my clients. A great hospitality.

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9.1
Wonderful
100 reviews
Price from
£33
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.

we were absolutely delighted with Mer Vue Villa! a spectacular property, modern looking , great amenities! Well equipped kitchen with refrigerator, a laundry , clean bathrooms. a bedroom on each of the three levels with an amazing sea view from the top one ! a table tennis table for kids, a beautiful pool, with a changing room , and a wash at the entrance to wash off the beach sand ! the Kovalam beach is a minute walk away! Manager Rajesh lives in the basement and is available 24/7 for help Owner Uma is fantastic to deal with , very pleasant , helpful and makes everything so easy ! all in all a fabulous and stupendous experience!

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9.2
Wonderful
44 reviews
Price from
£198
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 the first time I stayed at their new homestay and it was great! The facilities are great and very confortable. I really liked the decoration of the room. Im very glad I stayed here

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9.1
Wonderful
58 reviews
Price from
£21
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
183 reviews
Price from
£36
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.

Amazing hospitality. Definitely coming back

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8.1
Very Good
149 reviews
Price from
£19
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
Very Good
7 reviews
Price from
£85
per night

The homestay offers bed linen, towels and housekeeping service.

Guests at the homestay can make the most of yoga classes offered in-house. A baby safety gate is also available at Airport 7min/rela 5min/Kitchen/AC/Wifi/Bedroom1, while guests can also relax in the garden.

The Aircon was very powerful and silent.

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8.2
Very Good
5 reviews
Price from
£16
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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8.6
Excellent
59 reviews
Price from
£27
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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8.4
Very Good
7 reviews
Price from
£14
per night

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  • Friendlystay - An Home Stay And Elite
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 268 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
     · 183 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
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 149 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
     · 90 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
     · 112 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
    3.0
    Scored 3.0
    Poor
    Rated poor
     · 2 reviews

    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 offers accommodations in Chennai, 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
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 7 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
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 7 reviews

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

  • 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!!!!

  • 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.

  • The Beach House
    Budget options available
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 3 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.

  • Ramkarthik villa guest house
    Budget options available

    Ramkarthik villa guest house offers accommodations in Chennai, 9.4 miles from Anna University and 10 miles from Pondy Bazaar.

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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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Thangam balaji Guest House -Near US Consulate
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 2 reviews

    Thangam balaji Guest House -Near US Consulate offers accommodations in Chennai, 3.5 miles from Anna University and 3.7 miles from Spencer Plaza Mall.

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

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

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

  • FriendlyStay at Madanandapuram
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    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
     · 100 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
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 4 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
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 59 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

  • Elysium Kovalam
    Central location
    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.

  • Airport 7min/rela 5min/Kitchen/AC/Wifi/Bedroom1
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 5 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.

  • 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.

  • 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
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 24 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
     · 167 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

  • MERCY INN
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 25 reviews

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

    The price was best for the kind of room ... The rooms are new and comfortable to stay

  • 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
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 75 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.

  • Xavier Guest House
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 476 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.

  • GKV Service Apartment Saligramam
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 3 reviews

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

  • RAAJNEST SERVICE APARTMENTS
    7.1
    Scored 7.1
    Good
    Rated good
     · 14 reviews

    RAAJNEST SERVICE APARTMENTS enjoys a location in Chennai, 2.9 miles from Government Museum Chennai and 3.7 miles from Chennai Central Train Station.

  • PREMIER MANSION
    6.7
    Scored 6.7
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 160 reviews

    Just a 10-minute walk from Ma Chidambaram Stadium and 1.2 miles from Spencer Plaza Mall, PREMIER MANSION features accommodations in Chennai, with a terrace.

    Rooms are ok for the price , and staffs are very friendly.

  • DAFFODILS SERVICED APARTMENT
    6.7
    Scored 6.7
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 56 reviews

    Offering air-conditioned rooms in the Central Chennai district of Chennai, DAFFODILS SERVICED APARTMENT is 2.6 miles from Spencer Plaza Mall.

    Very good service by all staff. Very helpful staff.

  • Sweet Memories- Perfect home stay
    6.5
    Scored 6.5
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 27 reviews

    Featuring free bikes, Sweet Memories- Perfect home stay offers accommodations in Chennai. This guest house features air-conditioned accommodations with a terrace.

    Huge space, nice neighborhood, one of the best homestay place we had.

  • Chennai Airport Guest House
    6.3
    Scored 6.3
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 77 reviews

    Chennai Airport Guest House offers accommodations in Chennai, 3.2 miles from St. Thomas Mount and 4.4 miles from Chennai Trade Center.

    Not bas it was gud. Beds are gud location is perfect

  • LAGUNA Guesthouse
    Central location
    6.3
    Scored 6.3
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 6 reviews

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

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Homestays That Guests Love in Chennai

  • Avg. price/night: £24.80
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 90 reviews
    It’s more like a home stay
    Nimalarajah
    Solo traveler
  • 8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 721 reviews
    Good Hostel. Close to the metro from the train station. Could be better signed from the main road or even the road its on. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The beds were a bit firm but not a deal breaker. Staff are a bit anal about the aircon times. Only from 7pm to 7am. I think they should make it till 8 to 8. Kitchen was very clean. Cooked some eggs up before a bit day of travel. Nice chai too. I did my own laundry. Plenty of space to hang up clothes on the roof. The animals are great too. Couple of dogs. Couple of cats. So lovely.
    Tom
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: £28.47
    10
    Scored 10
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 2 reviews
    Location was great. Good property owner and care takers. They ensured everything works smoothly. They were there to assist. Best homestay in Chennai city. Very neat and clean large size rooms will give u a home like feel with all necessary amenities available. Very cooperative staff. Had a pleasant stay
    nishta
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: £96.04
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,377 reviews
    Clean and neat rooms and washrooms, good breakfast spread, good hosts at the main reception.
    RS Prem
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: £21.09
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 268 reviews
    Very nice place n great host
    Sachin
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £17.70
    2.3
    Scored 2.3
    Very Poor
    Rated very poor
     · 7 reviews
    There is no HOTEL at that address, locals told me they are fooling by taking money online
    Murthy
    Group
  • 7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 104 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: £54.31
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 645 reviews
    This is the most amazing home stay and the service is top notch. All are so friendly. Specially Lal Bahadur who was very quick, hard working person and spontaneous. Definitely you should choose this place.The atmosphere is fantastic and surrounded by greenery. It’s unmatched by any other star hotels
    Sanjeev
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £21.09
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 268 reviews
    I have been to Sam and Marina's homestay many times. And its always a pleasure to come. I feel at home. The room is so nice and clean. The food is amazing. Sam and Marina are so nice, and always helping to make sure you have a good time. They are more than good hosts, they make you feel like family
    Genevieve
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: £24.25
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    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

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