Catch A Wave

Guest houseOthavadai Street, Mahabalipuram, IndiaShow on map

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Very good

Guests rate it highest for location, service and food.

Check-in from 12:00 PMCheck-out by 12:00 PM. The front desk is staffed around the clock, so a late arrival is fine.
Fabulous locationGuests rate the location 8.9 out of 10, at Othavadai Street.
Free parkingThe property states parking on site is free for guests.

Beachfront Property with Family-Friendly Amenities

Prime Location: Located steps away from Pallava Beach, Catch A Wave offers easy access to Mahabalipuram Beach and nearby attractions like Arignar Anna Zoological Park and Nithya Kalyana Perumal Temple.

Family-Friendly Features: Enjoy a worry-free stay with family rooms, a baby safety gate, and convenient services like bicycle and car rentals.

Comfortable Accommodation: Each unit at the guest house is equipped with essential amenities including a desk, TV, and private bathroom.

What this place offers

Parking
Free Parking
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Room service
Family rooms
Soundproof rooms
Meeting/banquet facilities
Car hire
Private parking

Rooms

8.4

Very good

Rated 8.4 out of 10 by 76 guests who stayed here.

Cleanliness7.4
Service8.9
Location8.9
Rooms8.3
Amenities8.4
Value8.4
Food & drink8.4

Guests mention

Friendly staffGreat seafood

RahamathullahIndia
June 2026Solo traveller
Friendly staff and and neat and clean very comfortable to stay
PatricePortugal
February 2026Couple
Very good stay and nice location near the beach. Highly recommended
Jwala PradeepIndia
February 2026Family
Fantastic weekend spent worthy
The location is great. Walkable to the sea shore and could get good food and do shopping and walkable to the tourist attractions of most of the Mahabalipuram. Loved the staff interactions. Felt privacy and the staff…
AkshitIndia
September 2025Couple
Deepak and Happy were of amazing help. The food is great as well.
Nice, friendly, and helpful staff
Nothing as such
SRIHARIIndia
August 2025Solo traveller
Warm Hospitality, Great Seafood, and Excellent Service!
The host is very friendly, guided me through the places to explore, their resturant has amazing sea food and happy das ( service guy) was very helpful and kind
Wifi connectivity can be improved
GladysFrance
August 2025Solo traveller
Très bon séjour dans ce charmant coin
Très bien situé, dans une rue de commerces artisanaux (tailleurs de pierre, cordonnier, venteurs de vêtements) et juste à côté de la plage et de nombreux restaurants proposant des cartes originales.
Le samedi matin je…

Reviews are written by guests who booked through our supplier and stayed, shown as written and in their own language. Category scores are the supplier’s reading of recent reviews, updated December 2025.

Where you’ll be

Othavadai Street, Mahabalipuram, India

Guests rate the location 8.9 out of 10 — fabulous.

Things to know

Cancellation

Each room shows its own terms before you pay.

Most rates can be cancelled free until a date shown on the room.

Non-refundable rates are marked as such.

House rules

Check-in from 12:00 PM until 12:00 PM

Check-out by 12:00 PM

Children welcome

No pets

Free parking on site

Payment & property

Paid when you book, not at the desk.

Rates include the taxes and fees we can read.

The property may take a card at check-in for incidentals.

Managed by a private host A deposit may be required at the property.

What we’d check for you here

How many rooms they will hold at once, for how long, and on what terms.
That the desk is staffed when you land, and that the room is held past cut-off.
Whether there is room for a pickup, a trailer or a van, not just a car.
Whether breakfast is in the rate or added at checkout, and what time it runs.
Whether the rate moves for your dates, and what it includes.
What the property actually charges at the desk on top of the rate.

Questions about Catch A Wave

What time is check-in and check-out at Catch A Wave?

Check-in is from 12:00 PM. Check-out is by 12:00 PM. If you're arriving late, tell us and we'll ask the property to hold the room.

Does Catch A Wave allow pets?

No — the property states that pets are not allowed.

Is there parking at Catch A Wave?

Yes — the property states that parking on site is free. Whether a space can be reserved in advance varies, so we check it against your dates.

Is breakfast included at Catch A Wave?

Breakfast is offered at the property. Whether it's included depends on the rate — the board type is shown on each room once you put your dates in.

Can I book a block of rooms at Catch A Wave?

The property lists meeting and banquet space, which usually means it handles group business — but how many rooms it will hold at once, for how long, and at what rate are set case by case and are not in any feed. Tell us the dates and the number of rooms and we'll get those terms from the property in writing before anything is charged.

Can I check in late at Catch A Wave?

The property lists a front desk staffed 24 hours, so a late arrival should be possible. Standard check-in is from 12:00 PM. Rooms are still released after a cut-off at some properties regardless of the desk hours, so tell us your arrival time and we'll have them hold it.

How do I book Catch A Wave?

Put your dates in above and book online, or call (888) 789-8585 and we'll do it for you — including things a booking form can't handle, like a block of rooms, a monthly rate or an invoice for your employer.

Where is Catch A Wave?

Othavadai Street, Mahabalipuram.

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