Radisson Blu Resort Temple Bay, Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu

Sprawled across 44 acres of tropical grounds this 144 room resort feels much more intimate than it is, though guests are still permitted their privacy. With views across the Bay of Bengal you’re just a five-minute walk from Mamallapuram beach. Spacious chalets make it ideal for families and couples, and you can really stretch out in the Pool Villas. Fresh seafood and coastal dishes can be found at The Wharf whilst The Water’s Edge Café serves Pan-Asian cuisine throughout the day. There is a long list of on-site activities, from the mini golf to cycling, a games room and an enormous pool. Or if relaxation is more your thing then Bodhi Spa and Ayush Ayurvedic Therapy Centre have an extensive wellness menu with traditional treatments. But what visitors really come to Mahabalipuram for is the temples, and the famed Shore Temple is just 2kms from the property.