--- title: "Forrest vs Nirvana Boutique Hotel: which hotel is better?" description: "Forrest or Nirvana Boutique Hotel in Mamallapuram? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side." url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/forrest-mamallapuram-vs-nirvana-boutique-hotel-mamallapuram/ language: en source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com) retrieved: 2026-11-15 --- # Forrest vs Nirvana Boutique Hotel Both are in Mamallapuram, 70 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger. Hotel · ★★★ · Mahabalipuram ## [Forrest](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/forrest-mamallapuram/) - **Guest rating:** 6.3 · Okay - **Location score:** 4.7 - **Score by category:** 0 of 3 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1421537/agoda/?lang=en) Hotel · ★★ · Mahabalipuram ## [Nirvana Boutique Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/nirvana-boutique-hotel-mamallapuram/) - **Guest rating:** 7.6 · Good - **Location score:** 4.7 - **Score by category:** 1 of 3 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1900817/agoda/?lang=en) The short answer ## Too close to call Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 70 m apart. ### Choose Nirvana Boutique Hotel if you want - the more consistently praised stay (7.6 / 6.3) ### Why is Forrest better than Nirvana Boutique Hotel? 1. Higher star rating (3★ vs 2★) (+1★) ### Why is Nirvana Boutique Hotel better than Forrest? 1. Higher guest rating (7.6 vs 6.3) (+1.3) 2. More guest reviews (213 vs 11), so the rating is more reliable (×19) ## All compared facts Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel. | | Forrest | Nirvana Boutique Hotel | | --- | --- | --- | | Score by category | | Guest rating | 6.3 | 7.6 (+1.3) | | Location | 4.7 | 4.7 | | Facilities | – | 6.7 | | Spa & wellness | – | 1.5 | | Beach access | 7.0 | 7.0 | | Ratings & reviews | | StayVersus score | 7.5 | 7.6 (+0.2) | | Guest rating | 6.3 | 7.6 (+1.3) | | Number of reviews | 11 | 213 (+202) | | Rank in Mamallapuram | bottom 20% | bottom 30% (+10%) | | Location | | Location score | 4.7 | 4.7 | | Distance to Mahabalipuram centre | 990 m | 1.1 km | | To the beach | 960 m | 960 m | | To the airport | 42 km | 42 km | | Restaurants within 500 m | 0 | 0 | | Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 | | Sights within 1 km | 9 | 9 | | Rooms & building | | Star rating | ★★★ (+1★) | ★★ | | Rooms | – | 21 | | Listed amenities | – | 15 | | Policies | | Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 | | Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 | | Amenities | | Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ | | Free parking | – | ✓ | | Airport transfer | – | ✓ | | Shuttle | – | ✓ | | Laundry | – | ✓ | | Luggage storage | – | ✓ | | Restaurant | – | ✓ | | Bar | – | ✓ | | Room service | – | ✓ | | Swimming pool | – | ✓ | | Terrace | – | ✓ | | Air conditioning | – | ✓ | | Balcony | – | ✓ | | Which hotel suits you | | Couples | – | ✓ | | Business trips | – | ✓ | | Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ | ## Live prices around both hotels Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer. ## Nightly price by month ForrestNirvana Boutique Hotel Nov - Nirvana Boutique Hotel is cheaper in 10 of 10 months - Forrest: €198 a night on average · Nirvana Boutique Hotel: €22 a night on average Pick a month to check today's price for its cheapest date. [Hotel prices in Mamallapuram by month](https://stayversus.com/en/india/mamallapuram/prices/) Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 11 November 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book. [Nirvana Boutique Hotel prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/nirvana-boutique-hotel-mamallapuram/prices/) ## Location 70 m apart Forrest: city centre: 2.7 km, Chennai International Airport (MAA): 42 km, beach: 960 m, 9 sights within 1 km. Nirvana Boutique Hotel: city centre: 2.7 km, Chennai International Airport (MAA): 42 km, beach: 960 m, 9 sights within 1 km. ## Forrest or Nirvana Boutique Hotel: common questions ### Which is better, Forrest or Nirvana Boutique Hotel? Nirvana Boutique Hotel leads in 1 of 3 categories, including guest rating. ### Which is cheaper, Forrest or Nirvana Boutique Hotel? Over the year Nirvana Boutique Hotel costs about €22 a night on average against €198 at Forrest, and it is cheaper in 10 of the 10 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices. ### How far apart are Forrest and Nirvana Boutique Hotel? The two hotels are 70 m apart in a straight line. ## Compare now Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/) --- Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/forrest-mamallapuram-vs-nirvana-boutique-hotel-mamallapuram/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/