Forrest vs THE TIDES
Both are in Mamallapuram, 1.7 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★Mahabalipuram
Forrest
- Guest rating
- 6.3 Okay
- Location score
- 4.7
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
Hotel★★★Venpurushanattam
THE TIDES
- Guest rating
- 9.0 Excellent
- Location score
- 5.7
- Score by category
- 3 of 3
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?
- 11.5 km closer to the city centre−1.5 km
- 29 more sights within 1 km+9
- 3Later check-out (12:00 vs 10:00)+2h
Why is THE TIDES better than Forrest?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.0 vs 6.3)+2.7
- 2560 m closer to the beach (410 m vs 960 m)−560 m
- 3More guest reviews (53 vs 11), so the rating is more reliable×4.8
- 4Earlier 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 vs THE TIDES: which hotel is better? | 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 | – | ✓ |
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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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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