First we wanted to stay for 5 nights but we liked the hotel and Mammalapuram itself so much that we extended it to 9 nights in total. Our room was nicely separated from other rooms and had its own terrace overlooking green courtyard full of palms. Staff was nice and there was a good choice of breakfast (included in pretty... More

Great garden, nice restaurant, but rooms a bit tired. Suffers a bit from the beaten trail effect one senses. More

While working nearby, I have spend 4 weekends in Greenwoods Beach Resort and came back every weekend to this gorgeous place. The green inner courtyard makes this place something really special. Also all the people have been nice, especially Ram, who works there 24/7 and gives you the feeling of living like a god! The rooms are ok, all with... More

My friend and I stayed here after a booking disaster at the nearby Sri Murugan forced us into a corner. The garden area /courtyard is nice & tropical but needs a lot of work. The friendly chap who showed us around (Ajay?) was really helpful in our hour of need and offered us a basic room with an offer to... More

I had a great room, sleeping on my terrace, waking up by the birds and sunlight. First thing I saw every morning were the bananatrees and the squirrels. There was also the possibility to sleep in my room. I did an Ayurvedic treatment of 1 month with Krishna and Shyma in this hotel, and I got completely rejuvinated! Professional, caring... More

Looking for a good basic hotel that won't break the budget, in a good location for town and beach then this could be the one. The rooms are a good size with or w/o air con, european toilet and basic shower facility in each room. Mosquito nets provided. Some have lovely balconies. Choice of breakfast, lovely coffee and lovely staff.... More

I have just got back from India and my stay at Greenwoods. When we arrived we had misbooked the accommodation as we arrived at 5am in the morning but I hadn't booked the room for that night, my mistake, but the family at the hotel found us a room and even found beds in their home for us. Our rooms... More

We find the place very relaxing, friendly and helpful staf, clean rooms complete with mosquito net, and very quiet at night. More

I have travelled to India every year since 1991 ...... I stayed in the Greenwood for the first time in 2000 and have made a point of staying every year since ....Its 40 mins from Chennai Airport,.... . The rooms are basic but clean... The family who run ther hotel are wonderful and so helpful, you only have to ask... More