The Andaman Islands offer a wide range of accommodations that cater to diverse preferences, from luxurious resorts to budget-friendly stays. Here are some of the best places to consider while you plan your stay in Port Blair after you land and then across the various inhabited islands in the Andamans according to your itinerary.
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Hotels in Port Blair
Sinclairs Bayview
Sinclairs is loaded with 46 rooms and suites that are luxurious and some of which are sea facing. They are somewhat almost floating on the seas. The rooms offer extensive panoramic views of the Bay of Bengal. This hotel provides comfortable rooms with refreshing environment and is absolutely perfect for unwinding. It has a convenient location close to the city centre. The swimming pool is functional and operates throughout the year. One rare find in this hotel is a Bunker made during the war during the Japanese occupation of the island, which is located inside the hotel. You can even see its canon still in place.
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SeaShell
SeaShell is known for its spacious and well-equipped rooms, modern amenities and a serene ambiance. It offers breath-taking views of the shimmering seas and sands and makes for a relaxing stay experience. The hotel is a good choice as it ensures you have a comfortable and memorable stay. To top up the excitement of the stay, you can enjoy at the rooftop lounge, Amaya, considered to be one of the best restaurants in Port Blair. Enjoy the live music here that will set your vacation mood perfectly. Enjoy a magical evening under the open sky, surrounded by captivating views of the vast open seas all around. At SeaShell Port Blair, enjoy warm and polite hospitality. The hotel gives a perfect opportunity to enjoy the allure of Port Blair and create some cherished memories where sea, city and hospitality unite to offer a truly delightful stay.
Hotels in Havelock Island
Silver Sand Beach Resort
Silver Sand Beach Resort is a nature-friendly eco-resort that offers beautiful wooden cottages in the middle lush greenery near Radhanagar Beach. Give your trip a new zing with a stay at this property, which is conveniently situated in the Havelock Island of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. This property puts you close to attractions and interesting dining options. Don’t leave before paying a visit to the famous Radhanagar Beach (Beach No. 7). This high-quality property provides guests with ample scope for unwinding and relaxation with access to restaurant, spa and sauna on-site. With this resort, you can get away from the crowds and observe nature as it should be. The views from cottages and bungalows are charming. The newly constructed and beautifully decorated guest rooms have deluxe room settings for leisure travellers, business travellers, meeting attendees, honeymooners, small or large families, for groups and persons with special needs. Andaman and Nicobar islands are fringed with coconut palm beaches, covered with tropical jungle and flat stretches of crescent shaped beaches. Adventure in Andaman like trekking, Island camping, snorkelling, scuba-diving are overwhelming attractions for the Indian and foreign tourists from far and near.
Taj Exotica Resort & Spa
Taj Exotica Resort & Spa has always been known for its luxury and stunning ocean views. A lavish stay experience with excellent amenities and services is spread across 46 acres on the famed Radhanagar Beach at Havelock Island. Taj Exotica Resort & Spa in Andamans is a luxurious gateway to a globally significant biodiversity hotspot in the heart of the serenity Bay of Bengal. The verdant strips of mangroves that overlook the beaches is a primary attraction of the secluded Andaman and Nicobar archipelago stretching for 700 kms from the southern tip of Burma till northern Sumatra. The archipelago presents a magical medley of rainforests, national parks, wildlife sanctuaries, unspoilt beaches and ancient tribal cultures. Taj Exotica Resort & Spa does justice to the experience by welcoming the guests with a traditional song. The luxury beach resort is dotted with 72 modern luxury villas built on stilts under the shaded coconut and palmyra tree canopies. Recline over the massive buttresses of an Andaman Padauk tree or dream idly by the water lily pond. Enjoy a lavish massage or hit the treadmill. Swim at leisure in the Olympic-size infinity swimming pool and relish the resort’s impeccable facilities and services. Let the children enjoy the bouquet of fun activities and play around picking mangoes, mud apples and mulberries at the resort’s bountiful orchards or go for jungle treks, beach picnics, supervised scuba diving and shell-craft lessons. Have outdoor fun and enjoy underwater life with sport fishing, night kayaking in the mangroves, scuba diving and snorkelling.
Barefoot at Havelock
A landmark resort in the middle of dark, deep ancient woods with the blue seas lapping at the white sands that can be reached following a narrow nature trail from the resort. It is an immensely popular eco-friendly resort offering beachfront villas, tents, and cottages in a serene setting close to Radhanagar Beach. Unwind and rejoice in the beauty of raw nature blessed with the pristine turquoise water, pearly beach and a line of endemic greenery. In this resort, you will own a cottage for the days you stay in a natural setting where the swans will follow you around and you wake up to the chirping of myriad birds perched on the ranches of the giant ancient trees of the ancient forests. Here, you experience the uncharted, pristine raw wilderness of virgin forests that stretch till the blue ocean.
As you lose yourself to the rustic cacophony of alluring wilderness and the untamed waves crashing incessantly along the shores, sprinkling the white powdery sands with colourful shells of miniature sea animals, the feeling finally sinks in, that you are at last one with the nature and you have accepted an adventure of a lifetime.
Resort, hotels in Neil Island
Tango Beach Resort
Tango Beach Resort is an unmatched blend of comfort and nature. It has comfortable rooms and is located close to beautiful beaches of Neil Island such as Sitapur and Laxmanpur. Tango Beach Resort is quite old and familiar and has been well preserved on Neil Island. Located at the sunset point, of the calm and serene Laxamanpur Beach, the resort is one of a kind that adds beauty to serenity. The resort has 56 rooms that are thoughtfully and elegantly designed with spacious interiors and are fitted with all kinds of modern amenities, The coconut palm lined shady walks with beach chairs along with the coral reef adds to its magnificent charm. Apart from relaxing and unwinding, make your vacation memorable with fun activities such as swimming, snorkelling, fishing, beach walks, sunbathing and scuba diving. Tango Beach Resort has delectable food presence for the guests and serves authentic local flavours apart from the international and Indian cuisines in its two-floored restaurant. You can enjoy your meals sitting in the sea-facing restaurant.
Pearl Park Beach Resort
Pearl Park Beach Resort is a beachfront property that has cottages and rooms overlooking the sea. It offers a peaceful stay experience while you enjoy all modern comforts in a traditional setting. There are a range of packages that will cater to all for long extended or short stays. Pearl Park Beach Resort is located approximately 3 kms from the Jetty and is built at a location that offers a unique triangular sea view. The huts and cottages are sea facing and offer a brilliant panoramic view of the vast expansive wild oceans as far as the eyes can see. Experience the magic of sunset along with cool sea breeze at dusk everyday while you enjoy the resort’s hospitality. can be felt being at the resort location. This resort poses as a favourite among tourists for enjoying memorable sunset and sunrise. The resort is a gateway to the beautiful natural joys of the island that presents the magic of the forests, hard, rocky beaches, white sparkling sands, small mangrove forests along the shores along the coral reefs where the shallow ocean waters unwrap their wealth of sea life. The resort offers eco-friendly huts and cottages that are designed to give the visitor a feel of being in woods close to nature. The resort serves a wide variety of cuisines to cater the requirement of varied taste buds. The resort has the capacity of 50 accommodations of all kinds mixed.
Little Andaman Resorts
Greenwood Island Resort
The resort is nicely located with access to a private beach. The hospitable service will give a pleasant experience to the in-house guests. This hotel is highly recommended for budget travellers. This is a perfect place to stay for nature lovers and adventure seekers. A perfect example for those who want an offbeat excursion and the resort managers will give you a feel of being at home. For people who would love to stay away from the noisy material world of lavishness and luxury and would want to explore the rustic beauty of a small innocuous island in the middle of the ocean for 4-5 days this resort will perfectly cater to all basic needs. It is for those who love eco tours and the sea. Swim, relax and chill in seclusion amidst unbridled natural gorgeousness. Forget the hectic life that you left behind.
Long Island, Resorts
Deepak Nest Resort
This stay is a budget-friendly option and offers comfortable cottages with a scenic view of the sea. This place is ideal for a quiet retreat.
Homestays
Across the various islands of the archipelago, there are charming homestays providing a personalized experience. They serve fresh food with the local flavour infused and offer insights into local culture and hospitality.
Coorgniwas Homestay, Port Blair
You can give your trip a great start with a stay at this property. The stay offers free Wi-Fi in all the rooms. This property is strategically located in Port Blair, allowing you access and proximity to local attractions and sights. It takes approximately 10 minutes to reach Coorgniwas from the airport. While staying at Coorgniwas Homestay – Port Blair, you can begin your Andaman vacation by exploring the closest attractions that are within a close range to the property, such as, Delanipur Park, Andaman Teal House and Samudrika Marine Museum. Coorgniwas Homestay at Port Blair offers a total of six rooms.
Cottage Stay Experience in Andamans
Pano Eco Resort
Staying in cottages while you are on a holiday in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands will be an immensely eco-friendly experience. These are 10 beautiful cottages that are located in Govind Nagar, 30 seconds away from beach, Havelock Island, India. Each hut can accommodate two people. Free Wi-Fi shall be provided to guests. There is a restaurant inside the property to cater to your culinary buds. The place is well maintained, having a clean and tidy ambience with attached toilet facilities to each cottage. This is an excellent budget property and quite affordable compared to other resorts situated in the vicinity. They provide prompt service and are very hospitable to guests. It is merely a three-minute walk to the beach through lush green coconut trees. You can also rent a bike and enjoy exploring.
Tented Accommodations
Some selected areas and islands offer tented accommodations that provide a unique stay experience close to nature.
- A government luxury tent resort project is under construction in Mount Harriet National Park. It goes by the concept of night safari resort tent and is being developed under the aegis of the Andaman Forest Department.
- Three tented accommodation located in the Surmai Reef is located at Long Island and are now open for general public and tourists on normal payment basis. For bookings and other formalities one can seek help from the travel operator. Accommodations are provided on a first come first serve basis, while it lasts.
Conclusion
While choosing where to stay in the Andaman Islands, you need to take into consideration the factors such as location, proximity to beaches or attractions, amenities, budget and the overall feeling or vibe that you’re seeking for your vacation stay. Advanced booking during peak seasons is recommended to ensure availability, especially for the more popular resorts and hotels that are mostly beach front and carry excellent reviews. Andaman and Nicobar Islands offer all kinds of stay to cater to all your specific needs. Collect detailed information on the property you shortlist before you do your final booking. Talk and discuss with your travel service provider or the resort people for any special, specific, customised requirement that you might be looking for while planning your Andaman holiday.
