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Marina Beach stretches along the Bay of Bengal in Chennai, a long sweep of sand lined with statues, memorials and promenades. Hotels in the Chennai area put visitors near the shore and its lively evening crowds.
Ordered by walking time, then star rating and guest score. Times are estimates from each hotel's map position (straight-line distance plus a quarter for streets, at 5 km/h); check the route before you go.
Ilah residency is a 5-star hotel about 1.1 km from Marina Beach, a walk of roughly 16 minutes. Air conditioning keeps rooms comfortable after a day in the Chennai heat, and the hotel's high star class suits travellers who want a more polished stay within easy reach of the sand.
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Oyo 1939 New Park is a 3-star hotel around 1 km from Marina Beach, about a 16-minute walk. It offers free car parking, breakfast, a kitchen, air conditioning and free Wifi, and its 3.7 guest score from 594 reviews reflects a solid, well-reviewed option for beach visitors.
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Al Noor Palace Business Class Hotel sits about 1.1 km from Marina Beach, a 17-minute walk. This 3-star property, rated 4.1 from 684 reviews, provides free car parking, a lounge, family rooms, wheelchair access, air conditioning and pets allowed, making it a practical choice for varied groups.
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Peace Inn is a 3-star hotel roughly 1.2 km from Marina Beach, an 18-minute walk. With air conditioning, free Wifi and a 3.8 guest score from 741 reviews, it offers a straightforward base for travellers who want to spend their time on the beach and around Chennai.
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Fabhotel Mrv Inn is a 3-star hotel about 1.2 km from Marina Beach, an 18-minute walk. Wheelchair access is available, and its location keeps the beach within easy reach for guests who want a simple stay close to the shoreline.
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Sundaram Residency is a 2-star hotel around 1.2 km from Marina Beach, an 18-minute walk. It stands out for its swimming pool, lounge, free car parking, free Wifi and Beach nearby listing, and its 4.4 guest score from 29 reviews is the highest among the hotels here.
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New Regency is a 2-star hotel about 1.3 km from Marina Beach, roughly a 19-minute walk. Free car parking and free Wifi are provided, and its 3.7 guest score from 583 reviews makes it a reliable choice for guests who want to park and walk to the beach.
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Grand View Residency Chennai is a 3-star hotel about 1.4 km from Marina Beach, around a 21-minute walk. It offers a lounge, family rooms, air conditioning and free Wifi, and its 4.4 guest score from 628 reviews makes it a strong option for families visiting the beach.
View hotel →Staying in Chennai puts you within a short ride of Marina Beach, with the closest hotels listed here just over 1 km away. Ilah residency (5 stars) and Oyo 1939 New Park (3 stars, rated 3.7 from 594 reviews) sit around 1 km from the sand, while Al Noor Palace Business Class Hotel offers a lounge and family rooms at 1.1 km. Peace Inn and Sundaram Residency are also close by, making this area convenient for beach access while keeping you connected to the city's broader hotel and dining scene.
From the hotels listed, Marina Beach is reachable on foot or by a very short ride. Ilah residency and Oyo 1939 New Park are both about a 16-minute walk, Al Noor Palace Business Class Hotel around 17 minutes, and Peace Inn, Fabhotel Mrv Inn and Sundaram Residency roughly 18 minutes on foot. New Regency is a 19-minute walk, while Grand View Residency Chennai is about 21 minutes. For those carrying beach gear or travelling with children, a short auto-rickshaw or app-based cab ride is an easy alternative. Guests arriving from Chennai International Airport, about 20 km from the city centre, will find taxis and app-based cabs available, and the Chennai Metro provides a fast way to travel between key areas before completing the last stretch to the beach.
Marina Beach is Chennai's iconic urban beach, a long stretch of sand along the Bay of Bengal that serves as the city's favourite gathering place. Visitors come for sunrise and sunset walks, the sea breeze, and the lively promenade lined with food stalls selling roasted corn and local snacks. The beach is also a cultural landmark, home to statues and memorials that reflect Tamil Nadu's political and literary heritage, including tributes to figures such as Thiruvalluvar and Anna. Families, couples and groups of friends visit throughout the day, with the evenings being especially busy. The beach sits in the heart of Chennai, close to neighbourhoods like Mylapore and Besant Nagar, making it easy to combine a beach visit with temple tours, shopping and South Indian meals. Chennai's coastal location means seafood is popular, and the beach area itself offers plenty of opportunities to try local cuisine. For travellers, staying near Marina Beach puts the city's most famous shoreline within easy reach, whether for a morning stroll or a full day of people-watching.
Ilah residency is the closest hotel we list, about 16 min walk · 1.1 km from Marina Beach in a straight line, in Chennai.
None of the hotels we list is within 1 km of Marina Beach; the closest is Ilah residency, 1.1 km away.
Oyo 1939 New Park, Al Noor Palace Business Class Hotel, Sundaram Residency list free parking on their own page. Check the hotel page for the details.
Grand View Residency Chennai has the best guest score of the hotels near Marina Beach: 4.4/5 from 628 reviews, 1.4 km away.
None of the hotels we list within 1 km of Marina Beach has 4 or 5 stars; the nearest 4- or 5-star hotel on this list is Ilah residency, 1.1 km away.
Marina Beach is about 5.9 km from the centre of Chennai in a straight line.
Sundaram Residency and Grand View Residency Chennai both have a guest score of 4.4 out of 5, from 29 and 628 reviews respectively. Al Noor Palace Business Class Hotel follows with 4.1 from 684 reviews, while Peace Inn and New Regency each score 3.7. Ratings can help you pick between the closest options.
Several do. Oyo 1939 New Park, Al Noor Palace Business Class Hotel, Sundaram Residency and New Regency all list free car parking. If you plan to drive to Chennai and explore beyond the beach, these hotels make it easier to keep your vehicle nearby while visiting Marina Beach.
