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title: "Forrest vs THE TIDES: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick THE TIDES. It leads in 3 of 3 categories. Forrest or THE TIDES in Mamallapuram? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by…"
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# Forrest vs THE TIDES

Both are in Mamallapuram, 1.7 km 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 · ★★★ · Venpurushanattam
## [THE TIDES](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-tides-mamallapuram/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.0 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 5.7

- **Score by category:** 3 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2219911/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick THE TIDES

It leads in 3 of 3 categories. 1.7 km apart.

### Choose Forrest if you want

-   to walk to the sights (2.7 km / 4.1 km)

### Choose THE TIDES if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.0 / 6.3)
-   to be closer to the beach (410 m / 960 m)

### Why is Forrest better than THE TIDES?

1.  1.5 km closer to the city centre (−1.5 km)
2.  9 more sights within 1 km (+9)
3.  Later check-out (12:00 vs 10:00) (+2h)

### Why is THE TIDES better than Forrest?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.0 vs 6.3) (+2.7)
2.  560 m closer to the beach (410 m vs 960 m) (−560 m)
3.  More guest reviews (53 vs 11), so the rating is more reliable (×4.8)
4.  Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 14:00) (−2h)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Forrest | THE TIDES |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 6.3 | 9.0  (+2.7) |
| Location | 4.7 | 5.7  (+1.0) |
| Beach access | 7.0 | 8.9  (+1.9) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 7.5 | 8.6  (+1.1) |
| Guest rating | 6.3 | 9.0  (+2.7) |
| Number of reviews | 11 | 53  (+42) |
| Rank in Mamallapuram | top 80% | top 18%  (+62%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 4.7 | 5.7  (+1.0) |
| Distance to the centre | 2.7 km  (−1.5 km) | 4.1 km |
| To the beach | 960 m | 410 m  (−560 m) |
| To the airport | 42 km  (−1.7 km) | 43 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 0 | 3  (+3) |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 9  (+9) | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★ |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 12:00  (−2h) |
| Check-out until | 12:00  (+2h) | 10:00 |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| 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.

## Location

1.7 km apart

Forrest: city centre: 2.7 km, Chennai International Airport (MAA): 42 km, beach: 960 m, 9 sights within 1 km.

THE TIDES: city centre: 4.1 km, Chennai International Airport (MAA): 43 km, beach: 410 m, 3 places to eat within 500 m.

## Forrest or THE TIDES: common questions

### Which is better, Forrest or THE TIDES?

THE TIDES leads in 3 of 3 categories, including guest rating, location, beach access.

### Which is cheaper, Forrest or THE TIDES?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Forrest is closer: 2.7 km from the centre, against 4.1 km for THE TIDES.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

THE TIDES is 410 m from the nearest beach; Forrest is 960 m.

### How far apart are Forrest and THE TIDES?

The two hotels are 1.7 km apart in a straight line.

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## 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/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/forrest-mamallapuram-vs-the-tides-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/