From gorgeous coral beaches to lush green tropical forests, Andaman is blessed with natural treasures and becomes an obvious choice for a romantic getaway! Bear in mind, that you can’t go wrong in choosing good hotels in Andaman and Nicobar Islands, especially when you are on honeymoon, it can make your trip memorable that you will cherish it for a lifetime, or it can spoil your mood so badly that you’ll regret the trip altogether.
To help you make an informed choice, I’ve compiled a list of good hotels in Andaman Island along with reviews and price ranges. I’ll be sharing our personal staycation experience at Port Blair and Havelock Islands (Swaraj Dweep) from our last visit and a few tips on how to choose the right accommodation as per your vacation type.
If relaxation is on your mind, Andaman & Nicobar Island is the right choice for you! Read our posts on why you should go to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands at least once in a lifetime.
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Port Blair:
From budget hotels, and home-stays to lavish & comfy beachfront resorts, you will find every type of stay option in Port-Blair, ranging from as low as 1500 INR to 35000 INR per night depending on Property type, locations, and what services they offer.
We would like to suggest, don’t go for cheaper hotels in Andaman (especially in Port Blair) and spend extra time reading reviews on Google before booking. It’s your choice, whether you want to stay in the core of the city near city attractions, or sightseeing, or you want to enjoy leisure time with a magnificent bay view full of beachy vibes, they have it all!
Almost every hotel will provide you with free parking and a free hot breakfast in the morning, especially South Indian cuisine- healthy, fulfilling & everybody’s favorite. Some of them also provide free Wi-Fi service, but I do not guarantee you the speed!
Here is one tip for you, book a medium-budget hotel for those days when you will be busy sightseeing and book a luxurious hotel room for leisure days, where you can pamper yourself with Spa, comfort in the swimming pool, enjoy cocktails, beach-sight dining serving fresh seafood along with other amenities.
We planned our trip of 2 Nights in Port Blair, 3 Nights in Havelock & again 2 Nights will be in Port Blair, where we sandwich a refreshing excursion trip to one of the most beautiful mystical Havelock Island.
These are the variety of good hotels in Port Blair:
- Location: Phoenix Bay, Port Blair.
- Price Range: 3500-5000 INR per night
- Reviews: Located in the heart of the city, near Phoenix Bay, just 2 km from Cellular Jail and 1 km from Aberdeen Bazar, offers cozy accommodation, and beautiful visuals of the bay from the balcony.
- Location: Corbyns Cove Rd, South Point, Shadipur, Port Blair.
- Price Range: 4000-9000 INR per night
- Reviews: It’s a lavish property that features comfortable rooms with bay views, a multi-cuisine restaurant, a pool, and upscale amenities.
- Location: Corbyns Cove Rd, Port Blair.
- Price Range: 4000-5000 INR per night
- Reviews: It’s a resort with a lawn and garden, where one can enjoy a sea view from the room available at a comfortable rate.
- Location: Aberdeen Bazar, Port Blair.
- Price Range: 2000-3000 INR per night
- Reviews: It’s a homestay with a great location, where Cellular Jail & Aberdeen Bazar are at a walkable distance, providing basic rooms with a common terrace offering panoramic views of the bay.
- Location: Aberdeen Bazar, Port Blair.
- Price Range: 3000-4000 INR per night
- Reviews: Equipped with modern infrastructure with affordable rates, strategic location in the heart of the city, vicinity to all major attractions. We stayed in this hotel so, herein we have an unbiased experience of the stay along with photos.
Our Staycation Experience at J Hotel, Port Blair:
We had a delightful stay at J Hotel in Port Blair, it’s a well-appointed hotel with modern and elegant décor catches your attention immediately as you enter the lobby.
The major plus point about this hotel is its strategic location, which is right in the heart of the city, within walkable distance to the famous Aberdeen bazaar & clock tower, where you will find many eateries, shopping options, ATMs, Cabs/Autos, etc. All sightseeing like National Memorial Cellular Jail, Corbyn’s Cove Beach & Water Sports Complex are at short vicinity and International Airport is just a 10 min. drive away.
It’s a decent medium-budget hotel that offers spacious, neat, and fresh rooms furnished with regular amenities like a comfortable bed, a work desk, a mini-fridge, a Tea/Coffee Maker, and a flat-screen TV with free Wi-Fi. You could see the bustling streets of Port Blair City from the balcony.
J Hotel has a multi-cuisine rooftop restaurant dining with a city view, we couldn’t resist trying some of the seafood dishes. We also took advantage of the hotel’s convenient location to explore the market, city, and nearby touristy places on our own.
The hospitality of the staff from arranging transportation to offering guidance for local sightseeing, went above our expectations! Overall, a big thumbs up to ‘J Hotel’.
Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep):
I bet; Anyone will fall in love with the beauty of this paradise, its pristine beaches and abundant natural beauty. It’s indeed one of my dreamlands!
From budget-friendly guesthouses, and cozy eco-friendly Nicobari Villas to luxurious beachfront resorts, this gorgeous island has it all to make a perfect accommodation for your budget ranging from 3000 to 55000 INR depending on the accessibility to the beach.
Here’s a list of some good hotels and resorts on Havelock Island:
- Location: Radha Nagar Beach, Havelock Island.
- Price Range: 12500-30000 INR per night
- Reviews: It comes under a luxury segment, and offers elegantly designed wooden Nicobari cottages, duplexes, and spacious Nicobari villas along with a restaurant and Spa. It also offers special packages like romance special, adventure special, etc. which include romantic dinner settings, scuba diving, paddling on a surf boat, kayaking, snorkeling, guided rain forest trekking, trail biking, etc.
- Location: Govind Nagar, Havelock Island.
- Price Range: 10000-20000 INR per night
- Reviews: It’s a beachside luxury resort that features Andamani’s Chalet, Cottages, Cabanas, and Bungalows with a Pool, Jacuzzi, Spa, Restaurant, and in-house scuba diving center.
- Location: Govind Nagar Beach, Havelock Island.
- Price Range: 10000-15000 INR per night
- Reviews: Centrally located beachfront resort with ocean spa offers a category of cottages and suites, unmatched views of sunrises at the beach, candlelight dinner by the beach, and a ballroom, perfect for bachelor parties, in-house adventure activities like kayaking, paddle boarding, scuba diving center, etc. Guest often praises its serene ambiance.
- Location: Radha Nagar Beach, Havelock Island.
- Price Range: 4000-6000 INR per night
- Reviews: It’s a 3-star property, just 2 min away from Radha Nagar Beach, and offers spacious rooms with a pool, restaurant, and spa services. Also features banquets for weddings and social events. One of the best-budgeted stays at a great location.
- Location: Vijay Nagar, Havelock Island.
- Price Range: 3000-7000 INR per night
- Reviews: It’s a beach-front resort that offers comfy AC cottages and rooms with restaurants, water sports, vehicles on rent, and free Wi-Fi at a pocket-friendly rate.
- Location: Shyam Nagar No. 4, Havelock Island.
- Price Range: 3000 INR per night onwards
- Reviews: It’s a budgeted resort nestled in the jungle away from the beach, offering Andmani Cottages and Nicobari round-shaped huts surrounded by lush forest. It has an in-house restaurant and vehicle on rent. We stayed in this resort so, herein we have an unbiased experience of the stay along with photos.
Our Staycation Experience at Silver Spring Resort, Havelock Island:
You will find plenty of beautiful options near Vijay Nagar Beach No. 5, ask yourself what you wish for! I had this wish to live in a cozy little house in the middle of the rainforest. Do you wish the same?
Well, my wish turned reality in ‘Silver Spring Resort‘, where they offered 10 gorgeous, comfy, eco-friendly Nicobari-style villas, and cottages surrounded by lush green trees, just fitting my budget, what more I could ask for? It’s a great escape from the beaches, spread over a hilltop, in the middle of the jungle!
It is located at Shyam Nagar No.4, from where Radha Nagar Beach (Asia’s best & world’s most beautiful beach) is just 7 Km away, so if you don’t mind staying away from the beach crowd, this is indeed a good deal!
We were quite impressed after checking into our villa, which was located on top of the hill overlooking so many trees, designed in such a way to maintain privacy and cost worth. Don’t believe me? Just check out our room & the surroundings.
The hotel staff was friendly, welcoming & helpful, they arranged a rental bike on our request. We tried some local seafood & non-veg varieties in their restaurant which were average but their morning South Indian complimentary breakfast was amazing.
Talking about the cons, there was no hot water in the shower, but I would not mind if the weather was pleasingly warm outside.
We spent peaceful mornings there, sitting on the private balcony, breathing in fresh air, hearing the sound of gusts and leaves accompanied by chirping birds with some nice talks!
This resort is value for money, may not be that famous, and is not available for booking on Make My Trip or any other online platforms but you can book directly from this website
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Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep):
Most of the tourists plan for a day trip to Neil Island and stay for a night, as it is not as developed as Havelock Island. With almost zero networks, a trip to Neil Island is a digital detox and a truly serene getaway for travelers with white sandy beaches and rich corals.
The connectivity between Port Blair (1.30 Min.) and Havelock Island (45 Min. -1 Hr.) is good by private cruises and government ferries. There are a handful of good restaurants and hotels/resorts (costs between 3000 INR to 20000 INR per night) that will accommodate you.
Check out the list of good hotels in Neil Island:
- Location: Laxmanpur Beach No. 1, Neil Island.
- Price Range: 8000-10000 INR per night
- Reviews: It’s a beachside lavish resort at an affordable price, and features spacious lagoon rooms & cottages along with access to a private beach, pool, restaurant yoga space, and water sports.
- Location: Ram Nagar Beach, Neil Island.
- Price Range: 8000-20000 INR per night
- Reviews: The luxurious resort features spacious rooms, suits & mansion, swim from your room concept, which is unique here. Along with you will get a pool, restaurant, spa, and water sports.
- Location: Laxmanpur Beach No. 1, Neil Island.
- Price Range: 7000-10000 INR per night
- Reviews: With direct access to the beach, features comfortable rooms with sea/garden/pool view, restaurant, and pool facility.
- Location: Sitapur Beach No. 5, Neil Island.
- Price Range: 4500 INR per night
- Reviews: It’s a stunning resort right on the Sitapur beach, features elegant looking completely wooden sea-side villas with a balcony along with a gourmet restaurant.
- Location: Neil Kendra, Neil Island.
- Price Range: 2500-5000 INR per night
- Reviews: It’s a value-for-money resort with comfortable accommodations mostly sea-view rooms and access to the beach, standard facilities like a pool, and restaurant, and walkable from Neil Island Jetty.
I don’t have a personal staycation experience because Neil Island was not part of my itinerary, but I would love to explore that part in my next trip for sure.
Important Tips & Notes:
- Book your hotels well in advance, especially on rush days like December & in the peak holiday season.
- Please note that you may face problems like poor to almost no mobile network, poor Wi-Fi connection, TV with no channels working, no hot water in the shower, food & water served at higher rates, no street lights, etc. which are common on these islands, so prepare your mind and don’t complain.
- Book a medium-budget hotel for those days when you will be busy sightseeing and get a luxurious hotel room for leisure days.
- The price ranges mentioned here are approximate and may vary based on room type, season, location demand, and availability. I recommend checking current prices directly with hotels and respective websites.
- In this post, I am recommending low to medium-budget good hotels, that are not only pocket-friendly but offer good services. There is a separate post for the recommendations of 5-star resorts in Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
Choosing the right accommodation for your Andaman holidays plays an important role in planning, which can greatly impact your experience. We hope that this post will help you make an informed decision while booking. Enjoy this piece of heaven!
P.S.: It is not a sponsored post; the above hotel recommendations are taken from trusted sources and the reviews are genuine based on our personal experience.
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