Woodlands Inn
A budget stay eight minutes from Marina Beach
About this hotel
Woodlands Inn keeps things simple, a minute's walk from Bells Road and roughly eight minutes by public transport from Marina Beach, making it one of the more coast-adjacent budget properties in this guide. Anjappar Chettinad Restaurant, a minute away, gives guests a local dining option beyond the hotel's own limited facilities. As a budget hotel, Woodlands Inn skips a pool or rooftop bar, but its proximity to Marina Beach sets it apart from other similarly priced properties further inland. At roughly 40 minutes by public transport or 41 minutes by taxi from Chennai International Airport, the hotel sits within a reasonable distance of the terminal for a practical coastal-adjacent stay. It's the kind of practical detail that shapes the stay more than the room itself usually does.
- Near Marina Beach
- Budget-friendly
- Simple, practical rooms
Our take
Woodlands Inn suits budget travelers who want to be close to Marina Beach without paying for a five-star coastal property. It's one of the better-located budget picks in this guide for that reason alone. Guests wanting a pool, spa or rooftop bar should look toward The Leela Palace Chennai instead, since this hotel keeps its amenities minimal.
- ✓Use the eight-minute public transport link to Marina Beach for an early morning walk along the coast.
- ✓Try Anjappar Chettinad Restaurant, a minute's walk away, for a local dinner beyond the hotel's own facilities.
- ✓Book this property mainly for its Marina Beach proximity rather than expecting rooftop or pool amenities.
Why we love it
- Close to Marina Beach
- Budget-friendly rate
- Full-service laundry
Why guests love itWe picked this mainly for the Marina Beach proximity and it delivered, an easy short ride most mornings before the day's heat set in properly. Anjappar Chettinad Restaurant, right around the corner, covered several of our meals during the stay. The room itself was basic but clean, exactly what we needed for a short coastal-adjacent visit. Worth factoring in if you're weighing this against a pricier option nearby.