Taj Fisherman's Cove Resort & Spa 

Unwind with your toes in the sand

Set within 40 acres of tree-shaded gardens right on a pristine kilometre-long beach.

Overlooking the Bay of Bengal and the beaches of Chennai, Taj Fisherman’s Cove Resort & Spa has been built on the ramparts of an old Dutch fort. It’s not only a great base for visiting the historical sites of Chennai and the UNESCO World Heritage site at Mahabalipuram but also a wonderful property to relax after your tour of Southern India. This luxurious resort has a range of facilities including a swimming pool where the vibrant colours of the poolside Sun Burst Bar are as bright as the cocktails served there. For the energetic, the fitness centre has state-of-the-art equipment whilst the J Wellness Centre offers a range of therapeutic treatments.

Why we love Taj Fisherman's Cove Resort & Spa

  • Winding through the resort, paths are lined with bougainvillea, the air smells of jasmine and you can hear birds singing

  • Explore the resort by bike, it’s a good way to get a little gentle exercise and work off some of the calories gained from the excellent food

  • Some of the cottages and villas have direct access on to the sand

  • The excellent Taj service is provided by staff, many of which are from the local fishing villages

Chennai international airport is a 10-hour flight from the UK.
Taj Fisherman’s Cove Resort & Spa is a beachside property, a 20-minute drive from the temple town of Mahabalipuram, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
It is a 2-hour drive from Chennai Airport

Facilities

  • Restaurants & bars
  • Spas & wellness
  • Activities

When it comes to dining, there is plenty of choice. Sandwiches, wraps and pastas are available at Upper Deck, Seagull is the international cuisine all-day diner whilst Bay View is the resort’s seafood speciality restaurant, where you dine under thatched gazebos by the sand.

Seagull
The all-day diner which offers different cuisines from around the world.

Bay View
Specialising in seafood prepared in a range of styles to represent all the coastal regions of India.

Upper Deck
Open in the evening with a bistro-style menu overlooking the sea.

Sunburst Bar
Enjoy tropical drinks, poolside.

A four-course dinner at the thatched Watch Tower overlooking the beach is the ideal venue for celebrating a special occasion.

Specialising in aromatherapy treatments, enjoy pampering at the J Wellness Circle. Yoga and meditation sessions take place overlooking the beach and there's a personal trainer available at the fitness centre.

There are a lot of activities at the resort including table tennis, lawn tennis, badminton, volleyball, football and beach cricket. Further afield, visit the UNESCO site at Mahabalipuram, take a day trip to Pondicherry or explore the temples and churches of Chennai.