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Bob Marley Cafe and GuestHouse

182 Fisherman's Colony, Mahabalipuram 603104, India
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Chennai (Madras), India
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2013

Overpriced for a place which once ...long ago...was good...but now just a dump The manager - Robert seems to be troubled ; kept asking about the payment (which we already made) again and again ...bad service, and rooms with dirty bedsheets........there goes one weekend to waste... Lots of other locations around that are way better and not as randomly priced... More

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Bob-Marley-Cafe, Owner at Bob Marley Cafe and GuestHouse, responded to this review
11 April 2013

Hi Silvermiles , You have not met me in your life , I am Robert , owner for the property , not the Manager , you have been commmunication with my manager Mr. Prakash since I was away during your stay with us , your are been corrected by the tripadvisor thrice for posting for violating their guidelines , I... More

Chennai
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2013

Just go there and get seated with a beer at a stone's throw from the sea.. Beautiful place to spend a calm evening with your buddies.. people are really friendly over there ! chennai rocks ! will definitely go there again !

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Jodhpur, India
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9 reviews 9 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 January 2013

The guys who run this place are some of the soundest people i met in South India, seriously. The music is consistently reggae or dub, and the beer is always ice cold, these guys really make you feel at home. However... Look somewhere else if you intend to spend the night in mahabs, as the room i had, was dire,... More

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Bob-Marley-Cafe, Owner at Bob Marley Cafe and GuestHouse, responded to this review
25 January 2013

We are under renovations , Our restaurant is not fully open , but we are there for our loving friends and guests, will be re-opening our Bob Marley Cafe & Beach House shortly. Thanks More

Galway
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11 reviews 11 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 September 2012 via mobile

A friend of mine and I stayed at the bob marley upon reading reviews on trip advisor, but did not note that the most recent review was from February 2011. The guesthouse has changed ownership since then. The swamy you read about below is long gone and according to other restaurants we met, the place is not the same. We... More

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Bob-Marley-Cafe, Owner at Bob Marley Cafe and GuestHouse, responded to this review
10 September 2012

I would like to express my views in regards to your feedback:- unfortunately, I was not present during your stay with us, We had nice conversations over the telephone and explained you after talking with the chef Apu that the fish what you & your friend had for lunch and dinner was expensive blue tuna variety (lesser bones & tasty)... More

Chennai (Madras), India
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 September 2011

first of all u love tranquility this is the place.with the vast ocean in front of you and the beautiful shore temple to your right you have all the most extravagant view.rooms are at different levels serving to different numbers of occuptant.restaurant is nice.dont miss out the weekends here,you will find lot of interesting people here. you will always wanna... More

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Etten-Leur, The Netherlands
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2011

Swamy is the best host you can imagine.. And he becomes a real friend.. The rooms are basic, and so is the food they serve.. But the whole crew is working with pleasure and love.. The location is amazing!

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Tel Aviv
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15 hotel reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2011

I followed the recommendations here and was shocked to see the so basic condition of this guest house and its rooms. After one night I moved to another guest house (most of them are of better condition than Bob Marley!). i suspect all these misleading recommendations were bogus. Sorry, I can't recommend this one at all!

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London, United Kingdom
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29 reviews 29 reviews
15 hotel reviews
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29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 January 2011

I just love the Bob Marley Guesthouse. I stayed there three separate times recently whilst travelling in India - and Swami became a real friend. He was incredibly helpful and posted stuff home to the UK for me as well as picking me up from the bus station one night and helping me to sort out some other stuff. The... More

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Chicago
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 December 2010

I went by myself to check out the area and I had a great time with the guys at the hotel. Swami and his brother are off the hook for hospitality. I left my phone charger at home and they personally took me to go buy another one just to help me out. The fresh fish and food are amazing... More

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Izegem, Belgium
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 November 2010

I was in india 3 times and every time I keep going back to the Bob Marley, i love to just sit in the Bob Marley, have a drink and talk to Swamy, Stalin and the local people who go there. It is a nice place to meet new people, who are also travelling. There are clean rooms, very friendly... More

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Additional Information about Bob Marley Cafe and GuestHouse

Also Known As:
Bob Marley Cafe And Guesthouse Hotel Mamallapuram
Bob Marley Cafe And Guesthouse Hotel
Address: 182 Fisherman's Colony, Mahabalipuram 603104, India
Region: India > Tamil Nadu > Mahabalipuram
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Beach Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kitchenette Pets Allowed Restaurant Room Service Suites
Hotel Style:
Ranked #5 of 18 B&Bs / Inns in Mahabalipuram
Price Range: $
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Bob Marley is a well known & recommended Guesthouse, restaurant & Beachcafe. Situated on the beach of Mamallapuram just 2 minutes walk from the town centre. We have nice clean rooms, all with seaview. In our restaurant we serve excellent and very tasty fresh made (sea)food, snacks and drinks. ... more   less 

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