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Hotel Ramakrishna

3.0 of 5
8 Othavadai Street, Mahabalipuram 603104, India
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Hotel Ramakrishna
Ranked #8 of 21 hotels in Mahabalipuram
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kandy
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32 reviews 32 reviews
9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 26, 2013

good location on main street few minutes walk to beach and in opposite direction to rock carvings. close to shops cafe restaurants . good value for money food, good service, clean room i would definately stay here again

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balajisma, Owner at Hotel Ramakrishna, responded to this review
May 17, 2013

Dear guest Thank you for sharing your experience with positive feedback on the Trip Advisor.We will Continue to serve our guest with quality of service to make them feel home. We hope to see you soon when your travels bring you to Mamallapuram. Best Regards Balaji. More

Norwich, United Kingdom
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 24, 2013

Booked our 1st 2 nights in Tamil Nadu from UK - no problem - and we were warmly welcomed by Balaji, the super helpful owner of the Ramakrishna. We stayed a couple more nights before heading off although we had heard of cheaper places nearby - but we were happy at the Ramakrishna. Location is handy for the beach, restaurants... More

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balajisma, Owner at Hotel Ramakrishna, responded to this review
May 17, 2013

Dear guest Thank you for sharing your experience with positive and detailed feedback on the Trip Advisor.we will make sure that our restaurant have quick service and good English speaking waiters.we take your feedback on restaurant seriously and we promise to work on it. and we also promise to serve our guest with quality of service to make them feel... More

Tucson
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18 reviews 18 reviews
10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 22, 2013

I just spent three nights at the Hotel Ramakrishna. Was in the area on business and booked this hotel based on Trip Advisor reviews. For the most part the time spent was above average. Pleasant walk to the beach. Room was clean, water hot but had to ask for circuits for water heater and AC to be turned on when... More

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North Yorkshire
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61 reviews 61 reviews
28 hotel reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
38 helpful votes 38 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed February 21, 2013

I was at the hotel for 3 nights in February 2013 but I made my reservation and arrangements for an airport pickup back in November 2012. Fortunately, a few days before I was there I Emailed the hotel to re confirm my reservation and airport pick up. It then became apparent that the hotel had no record of my reservation.... More

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balajisma, Owner at Hotel Ramakrishna, responded to this review
March 8, 2013

Dear Guest Greetings from Hotel Ramakrishna Mamallapuram. We are extremely sorry that we have failed to satisfy you during your stay.. However we would like to inform you that all our new rooms are sold out at your time of check In and you have checked in our Budget room category , Now we are renovating all our rooms with... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 8, 2013

I really like this hotel! 5 min from beach, 7 min from bus station and 3 min from the main park and all touristic places) clear rooms, free wi-fi, restaurant on the roof and yoga class - all what you can need there:) Staff is very responsive and help with any problems. I recommend it!

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balajisma, Owner at Hotel Ramakrishna, responded to this review
March 8, 2013

Dear guest Thank you for sharing your experience with positive and detailed feedback on the Trip Advisor.We will Continue to serve our guest with quality of service to make them feel home. We hope to see you soon when your travels bring you to Mamallapuram. Best Regards Balaji. More

Buderim, Queensland
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 18, 2013

The welcome did it! Balaji and his team are simply amazing. I had the best conversations and knew I was in the right place. Uma and the boys at Reception, in the rooms, the wonderful Yoga teacher, the cooks, you couldn't get it better! Don't hesitate for mosquito protection, if you haven't brought your own. Oh, and go see the... More

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balajisma, Owner at Hotel Ramakrishna, responded to this review
March 8, 2013

Dear Guest, Greetings from Hotel Ramakrishna Mamallapuram. I thank you for sparing your valuable time to review us on TripAdvisor. It was indeed a pleasure having you stay with us during your visit to Mamallapuram. I am delighted to know that you have enjoyed your stay with us. I have conveyed your generous compliments to the team for whom it... More

London, United Kingdom
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed January 13, 2013

Stayed for 2 nights and opted for the deluxe room to treat ourselves and because I was a liitle unwell. We realised once in the room that it was very dirty sink seemed like someone had spitted red gunky stuff and there were dead mosquitoes on the walls with blood stain. Bed sheets were clean however my husband got about... More

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balajisma, Owner at Hotel Ramakrishna, responded to this review
March 7, 2013

Dear guest Thank you for taking time to share your feedback on Trip Advisor. I sincerely apologise for the way your visit was handled. I have no apologies to offer, but I believe that we have failed to provide you the service expected of us. we request all our guest to address the problem Immediately when you find one.we would... More

London
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed December 29, 2012

This is a small hotel on the main tourist stretch in Mahabalipuram, with plenty of restaurants nearby, and all the main sites within walking distance (although the town is very small, so that'd be true pretty much wherever you were). The room was fine, clean enough, although the sheets did have some blood stains on them (obviously from mosquitoes, but... More

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balajisma, Owner at Hotel Ramakrishna, responded to this review
January 1, 2013

Dear guest Thank you for sharing your experience with positive and detailed feedback on the Trip Advisor.We will Continue to serve our guest with quality of service to make them feel home. We hope to see you soon when your travels bring you to Mamallapuram. Best Regards Balaji. More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed November 13, 2012

we stayed here for 1 day and it was completely pathetic. the ac did not work for more than 14 hours, the geysers too did not work and their wasnt cable connection on tv during the prime time.They charge too much fr sightseeing- in a ac innova(very bad condition ac) fr things which are 1-3 km away they took Rs... More

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balajisma, Owner at Hotel Ramakrishna, responded to this review
November 14, 2012

Dear guest Thank you for sharing your experience on Trip Advisor .However we would like to inform you that our entire town is facing electricity power problem.And as per our records you have requested for luxurious vehicle and the charges will be accordingly.And we are sorry to inform you that we don't have any records of your restaurant access and... More

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Address: 8 Othavadai Street, Mahabalipuram 603104, India
Region: India > Tamil Nadu > Mahabalipuram
Amenities:
Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Restaurant Room Service
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Ranked #8 of 21 hotels in Mahabalipuram
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Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
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