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Golden Sun Beach Resort

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Golden Sun Beach Resort is voted as the best all-inclusive luxury resort in Chennai at an affordable price. Ensuring that every stay is an enriching experience, many of our national and international guests return year after year to enjoy the unique sincerity of its authentic Indian hospitality. The resort has been the recipient of many honors and accolades. However, the most gratifying compliments are those from the many guests who have created life-long memories here. All-inclusive vacation packages are available in a variety of combinations to suit every need. Limitless fun and adventure await couples as well as families. The variety is limitless. The choice is yours.
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Free parking
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Free breakfast
Beach
Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
Airport transportation
Business Centre with Internet Access
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Indoor pool
Outdoor pool
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Restaurant
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Breakfast buffet
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Air conditioning
Private beach
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Flatscreen TV
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Ocean view
Non-smoking rooms
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Family rooms
Smoking rooms available
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Shivendra M wrote a review Feb 2024
New Delhi, India4 contributions1 helpful vote
We have Booked this hotel during 31 December to 02nd January our customers not check in this worst hotel and charges Dinner also after that asking about refund but not receiving call and replying our messages. Don't recommend to anyone to book this hotels under rooms smell and it's not like hotel they are charging huge amount displayed only photo for promotion. We are going to consumer court also attached our customers feedback
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Date of stay: December 2023
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Discover16254879189 wrote a review Feb 2024
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Horrible place. Shabby and dirty rooms. Didn’t feel safe. Certainly not for family. Don’t get fooled by all the fake positive reviews. My family after checkin decided to move out immediately. The experience was so bad. You have much better places in that budget in Mahabalipuram.
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Date of stay: December 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Navigate14372681720 wrote a review Jan 2024
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Room no,50 Housekeeping cleaning very good Golden Sun beach resort hotel Very friendly and helpful staff. Nice smiling personality. Assistant Manager mr vinoth Kumar Window views is good and very fine.
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Date of stay: January 2024Trip type: Travelled solo
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Krish wrote a review Dec 2023
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We initially made a reservation for a premier sea front room. When we checked in, hotel did not give us the room what we paid for and put us in a room with no windows. Blankets were torn and with mold, stains on pillow cases, room not clean, stains on toilet seat, and room walls damaged with water leak. When we asked the hotel staff to change the room and arguing that this is not the room what we paid for, they could find a premier sea front room. That room also had issues with torn blankets, stains on pillow cases, and room not clean. After paying tips to hotel staff, they could take care of these issues. The positive things about our stay is excellent food, and a great location with direct access to the beach. We had dinner and breakfast. Both were good. This place has a great potential to become a prime place if the hotel can take care of cleanliness of the rooms and the facilities.
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Date of stay: December 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Bhaskar B wrote a review Dec 2023
Bengaluru, India3 contributions
Location: Very good. Cleanliness: Ok Food: Please avoid First, hotel did not honour the Agoda booking for beach front rooms. They gave us normal ones and when we complained, they "upgraded" us to next level which beach facing but not the ones which we booked. Food is bad. Please avoid. Cleanliness is okay.. leaves a lot to be desired. Service is slow. They charged us for extra bed but never provided. In my opinion, best to avoid this place.
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Date of stay: December 2023
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Room Tip: Avoid unless you are only looking for location.
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Randy orton wrote a review Oct 2023
Bengaluru, India3 contributions
Located at Mahabalipuram, a good long drive to reach the resort. But so many disadvantages of booking rooms here, here is a glance. Pros: Location, sea and pool view rooms. Thats all... Cons: Rooms pretty old and not maintained well at all. Patchy paint and distemper has come off at many places in the room. Not spacious for 3 people. Once the extra bed was put, barely able to walk. Extra bed was provided but were told no pillows , there are 4 pillows on the bed, adjust in that. They are soft pillows, one person needs 2. The north indian guy who got the bed was very rude. Toilet gun was on the left hand side, I do not know how one is supposed to use it to wash. Toilet seat very small, very uncomfortable to sit on it. Mould in a lot of places. No hot water from both pipes. 2 mini soaps and 1 small shampoo was not sufficient for 3 ppl. Other 7K rupee rooms provide tooth brush, tooth paste, dental kit, and a comb. Room service was pretty bad - we asked for ice - they said its 100 Rs, but came 15 mins after the call. we said the resort has power, only our room there is no electricity - they did not bother for 30 mins, after our second call, it was back on in another 10 mins. It it chennai, not kodaikanal to manage without fan or AC. God. we asked for towels - came after 45 mins. Table Tennis table was partially broken, net was disoriented, no TT ball. Since resort has around 70 rooms, one or the other major gang takes up the volleyball, badminton and cricket apparatus so we are just left with nothing. Pool is quite small more than 1 large gang and it gets really crowded inside, need to wait for long duration so that its almost less crowded. Beach was almost accessible always, however, the resort had taken money for a couple photoshoot, so beach was off limits after 6:30 pm so that we wont interrupt their shoot. On weekends, pretty much 90% of the rooms get booked, so be prepared to see a lot of people despite getting away from the city crowd. No indication/information regarding what are all included as complimentary breakfast - ex. dosas and ommelettes. We only knew after a couple ordered it and were told its free of cost. Food was not great but not bad too. Lizards inside and outside the room, no repellants kept. No comfortable chairs in the room to sit, i sat in a wooden back chair and got back pain.
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Mallika R wrote a review Aug 2023
Bengaluru, India124 contributions55 helpful votes
We stayed for 3 nights in one of the deluxe rooms and had a mixed bag of experience. Good things first: - Staff is excellent. everyone was friendly, courteous and did their best to ensure our comfort inspite of inherent problems. Checkin and checkout were very smooth - Location is fantastic. Rooms are in close proximity to a clean beach. Staff was ensuring beach was not littered - Breakfast spread was very good and tasty Now to Not-so Good things: - In 3 days we called Plumber, electrician and house keeping multiple times for varied problems like non working toilets, clogged drains, burned out bulbs etc. - The room started stinking of sewage suddenly one night. it was so bad we had to stand outside till some one came and just sprayed room freshener. we somehow passed the night with AC on since it was our last night. - NO INTERNET connectivity in rooms. Only reception has internet. Bathroom lacked basic things like soap holder in shower, tooth brush holders in washbasin and face towels. No teacoffee material, they just gave open teabags and sugar sachets when we asked. No spoons or stirrers as well. - Beach properties need to consider facilities like a hair dryer, laundry bags, or some drying surfaces. Considering the price range these were minimal expected but not available. - Food was average, a bit overpriced as norm in resorts. Buffet is Very overpriced. we get a feeling they care more about single day guests than checked in guests and heard the same complaints from others also. There is no food anywhere nearby so the limited menu gets boring within 2 days. - TV had only 200+ tamil channels for 2 days (even DD India or DD news was unavailable). After 2 days suddenly every channel got enabled. Not sure to complain or rejoice - All room's windows face the road. so either curtains need to be closed always (missing natural sunlight) or face embarrassing situations. Lighting in room is so low couldn't read anything. Unless you want to read outside in heat, don't plan a vaction with a book.
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Date of stay: August 2023
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Saurabh wrote a review Aug 2023
Bengaluru, India2 contributions
The location of the resort is great on the ECR, on the beach that connects shore temple. The shore temple is 3 km approx, takes 45 min walk on the sea shore from the hotel to reach shore temple. Popular shacks like Bob Marley's cafe is couple of kms via the beach The checkin experience was good and swift. Rooms are good but not worth the 6k price tag for their basic room (booked 2 * luxury room for 6k per room) which are built like independent row houses, bathrooms are poor. Food is below par to average, tried lunch dinner and breakfast. No live breakfast counter on Sunday Morning The dinning area and swiming pool overlooks the beach. It's a tiny swimming pool. They have a tin shed like a varanda as a sit out overlooking the beach. The sit outs are full of cheap plastic chairs and poor. The dinning area although it overlooks the beach doesnt have a good vibe. There is no proper sitout arrangement to relax on the beach side The checkout on the front desk was smooth. However one of their white shirt senior employees took out my room keys and we had spent good 30 mins looking for our keys along with their service staff before checkout :( Overall, average experience. Take this resort if u get a cheap price deal otherwise avoid Rated it 2, coz for the price there is nothing really to feel good about other than beach location of the resort
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from General Manager Golden Sun, General Manager at Golden Sun Beach Resort
Responded 3 Aug 2023
Dear Sir, At the outset, please accept my sincere apologies for the inconvenience caused during your recent stay with us. It is our sincere belief that guest feedback is of utmost importance to us, as it gives us an opportunity to look into our existing processes and rectify concerns as relevant. Keeping the same in mind we have noted your feedback regarding Air-condition wasn't working properly other comments. we are taking in to our consideration in our areas which you had . I have taken up this matter with my team and working towards strengthening our internal processes further to ensure such incidents do not recur. I deeply regret the inconvenience caused and request you to treat this experience as an aberration and not a measure for the levels of services and hospitality that we take pride in delivering. Please feel free to contact me directly during your next trip, and it shall be my pleasure to ensure you have a memorable stay with us. On behalf of the entire team at the Golden Sun Beach Resort, I look forward to welcoming you back and assure you our best of attention and care. Kind regards Abdul Hakeem
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Ram N wrote a review Aug 2023
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The room need lot of improvement. The door locks need to be upgraded. The AC never worked. The bathroom was built in 1980’s and no hot water. There was only two towels and no shampoo or conditioner. The restaurant had a lot of flies and had a smell. We sat outside because the scenery was better. They never told you cannot go to beach after 6 PM which is a big disappointment.
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Date of stay: July 2023
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: The place next door is far better
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Responded 3 Aug 2023
Dear Guest, Thank you for connecting with us to share your valuable feedback. It is with great concern I have made a note of your feedback with regard to your overall experience during your recent visit to Golden Sun Beach Resort Mahabalipuram I have personally looked into the area highlighted by you and would like to assure you that we are initiating corrective actions. Guest feedback is an integral part of our learning curve and I am grateful to you for taking the time out to share your feedback. I would request you to kindly treat this incident as an aberration and give us another opportunity to be of value to you in the near future. Assuring you of our best of attention and care at all times. Kind regards Abdul Hakeem
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Sree wrote a review Aug 2023
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Fantastic resort, friendly staff, very safe place and extraordinary lunch. Every item we ordered stood out in a different style, we were a group of 10 and thoroughly enjoyed our day outing in golden sun resort. I would give the entire crew a 10/10…. And their lunch exceeded the expectations. Awsome is what I would say. Will visit again , this will be in my to do list each year. Keep up the great work golden sun.
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from General Manager Golden Sun, General Manager at Golden Sun Beach Resort
Responded 3 Aug 2023
Dear Mr Sreekanth, Thank you for taking the time to write a review on us. We are completely delighted with your comments. We are very glad to know you were pleased with the hotel overall and I am happy that my team was able to offer you the best of service during your recent day outing We look forward to welcoming you again at Golden Sun Beach Resort Mahabalipuram Regards, Abdul Hakeem
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golden sun hotel & beach mamallapuram, golden sun hotel and beach resort
LOCATION
IndiaTamil NaduKanchipuram DistrictMahabalipuram
NUMBER OF ROOMS
64
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Frequently Asked Questions about Golden Sun Beach Resort
Which popular attractions are close to Golden Sun Beach Resort?
Nearby attractions include Descent Of The Ganges (3.1 km), Monuments at Mahabalipuram (3.1 km), and Arjuna's Penance (3.1 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Golden Sun Beach Resort?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include an indoor pool, free breakfast, and an on-site restaurant.
Which room amenities are available at Golden Sun Beach Resort?
Top room amenities include air conditioning, a flat screen TV, and a refrigerator.
What food & drink options are available at Golden Sun Beach Resort?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge during their stay.
Is parking available at Golden Sun Beach Resort?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Golden Sun Beach Resort?
Conveniently located restaurants include The Wharf, KOKOMMO TIKI SHACK, and Waters Edge.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Golden Sun Beach Resort?
Yes, guests have access to an indoor pool during their stay.
Does Golden Sun Beach Resort have airport transportation?
Yes, Golden Sun Beach Resort offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Are any cleaning services offered at Golden Sun Beach Resort?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Does Golden Sun Beach Resort offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers a business centre, meeting rooms, and a banquet room.
Are there any historical sites close to Golden Sun Beach Resort?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Descent Of The Ganges (3.1 km), Krishna Mandapam (3.1 km), and Bhima Ratha (4.1 km).