nice place on east coast

Hallo,
Short question.

Does anzone know a nice place on the east coast between chennai and pondycherry or further south to relax for a while? Im looking for a place directly on the beach, but a place that does still offer a bit of comfort... a balcony with sea view would be nice, or you know... Im only about 12 days in India and rushing far to fast through all the sightes... Although If some other traveller is in the region chennai pondycherry next week and would like some company, let me know... because I surely could use some.

Also, if someone could recommend an easy way from hampi (my location right now) to chennai, that would be great.

thanks...

Hey, i donot know if this will help,as it has been a week since you posted.Anyways,I was in Mahabalipuram last week....b/n Pondi & Chennai...I stayed in this place called " The Golden Sun".The place is not very well maintained,but right on the beach.I stayed here coz' every other place was full.You could try "Ideal Beach resort " or "Casurina Bay" or even the TTDC resort.All these are about 2km north of Mahabalipuram on East Coast Road,except casurina bay which is about 25km north....

Have a great time...