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 Temple Bay has always been
synonymous with the Shore Temples of Mamallapuram, one of Asia's best-known
monuments and one of the finest examples of Pallava architecture.
Started in 1957 as a stone
house skirting the Mamallapuram Beach, Temple Bay was the first hotel on the
East Coast Road that was an essential part of itineraries of all visiting
dignitaries of yesteryear.
In the early 1960s, the Union
government realised the economic importance of tourism and constituted the India
Tourism Development Corporation and as a consequence Temple Bay became part of
the ITDC and was transformed from a stone house into a cluster of hamlets and
hammocks right on the beach front. The resort was influenced by elements of
Pallava architecture. Over the last four decades, the Temple Bay has played host
to kings and royalty, Nobel laureates and a galaxy of Indian administrators,
including the Dalai Lama, Prince Charles, Indira Gandhi, King Birendra and
Marshal Tito.
The Temple Bay became part of the GRT Hotels & Resorts in February 2002
under the Disinvestment Plan of the Union government. Between 2002 and 2004, the
sprawling beach property has undergone a complete transformation.
Today, Temple Bay will fill the
need for an international quality resort in the heart of Mamallapuram and will
offer international travellers and Indian tourists a unique blend of south
Indian culture coupled with beachside luxury of international standards. This is
bound to create a positive impact for tourism in the region. GRT Hotels and
Resorts, with their reputation for international service and product standards
coupled with a strong value-for-money proposition, are all set to change the
landscape along the picturesque East Coast Road with their third hotel.
 A
unit of GRT Leisure Hotels, Temple Bay
is spread over 46 acres of pristine waterfront. The resort has 72 elegantly
furnished chalets and villas with a breathtaking view of the Bay of Bengal.
Temple Bay is designed for
leisure and conferences. Santa Maria, the multi-cuisine restaurant, The Wharf,
the seafood specialty restaurant (to be launched shortly) offer a delightful
gourmet experience.
Sun,
sand and sea and the generous hospitality of the GRT group make this holiday
experience memorable. The landscaped gardens, an infinity swimming pool with a
sunken bar, blending with the sea make Temple Bay a romantic getaway. Temple Bay
also offers relaxation in the form of an Ayurvedic massage centre and modern
health club that includes steam, sauna, Jacuzzi, chill shower, aerobics and
yoga.
The hotel also has
state-of-the-art conferencing and banqueting facilities and a host of attractive
conference packages.
Temple Bay is situated within
easy access of several of Tamil Nadu's places of tourist interest - The Shore
Temple, Chariots of the Pallavas, Arjuna's Penance, Tiger Cave,
Thirukazhukundram and Kancheepuram.
Temple Bay offers
*72 rooms consisting of chalets
and villas
*A host of culinary diversions to suit the well-heeled Indian and international
traveller
*A trendy bar with a panoramic view of the beach
*Infinity swimming pool blending with the sea, with a sunken bar
*State-of-the art conferencing and banquet facilities
*Full-service health club
*Abundant leisure activities - located close to
renowned tourist spots
*State-of-the-art fitness centre providing the ancient alternative medicine
Ayurveda
in partnership with 'Ayush, part of Hindustan Lever, and the most reputed
Ayurveda centre in Kerala - the Coimbatore Arya Vaidya Pharmacy.
Temple Bay, A GRT leisure
hotel,
is located on Kovalam Road, Mamallapuram - 603 104, Tamil Nadu , India. Ph: 91
4114 243636 E-mail: grttemplebay@vsnl.net
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