Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep)
Easily the chicest place to stay in the Andamans, this ecoconscious British-owned luxe-boutique hideaway is built into a banana-and-betel-nut plantation,…
Must-see hotels in Andaman Islands
Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep)
A thoughtfully designed, long-established, ecofriendly resort boasting elegantly comfortable timber, bamboo-thatched or tented cottages, just back from…
Andaman Islands
Karen conservationist couple Saw John and Naw Doris have opened their traditional wood-and-palm home to guests, with three no-frills but comfy fan-cooled…
Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep)
Ecofriendly boho bungalows, with ceiling fans, concrete bathrooms, mosquito nets, filtered water and hand-painted murals of local birds, set in a coconut…
Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep)
Respecting (and replanting) the local rainforest, this much-anticipated Taj Group property brings contemporary luxury to Radhanagar. Glossy villas,…
Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep)
These double-storey, fan-cooled huts (with private shower but communal toilet) look to the water; the cosy bamboo bungalows have open-air bathrooms; and…
Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep)
Smart, orange-walled, polished-wood cottages with terraces and a bit of style, in a knot of palms just steps from the beach. The most affordable 'cottages…
Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep)
Well-established Wild Orchid's contemporary, wooden Andamanese-style cottages are strung around a tropical garden, the best of them vibrantly coloured and…
Andaman Islands
Set against a verdant jungle backdrop, 1.5km northwest of Chidiya Tapu village, Wild Grass' smart, modern cottages have an eas-ygoing ambience; best are…
Port Blair
At this friendly little guesthouse, oleanders and bougainvillea line the stairs to a terrace with wraparound views and just two colourful, pristine rooms…
Andaman Islands
This old favourite has thatched bamboo rooms set around a Padauk tree, a 15-minute, 1.5km walk east from the jetty. There's good home-cooked food plus…
Andaman Islands
Huddled among palms between paddy fields and the beach, this relaxing resort sleeps travellers in a range of immaculate wood or concrete rooms with…
Port Blair
One of PB’s finest hotels, with panoramic sea views, pretty hillside gardens and elegant contemporary rooms with polished-wood floors; ask for one that’s…
Port Blair
Recently revamped, Sinclairs delivers some of Port Blair's smartest accommodation, with spacious, current rooms looking out on the bay and seaside gardens…
Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep)
A favourite backpacker hang-out, sprinkled across lush gardens of palms and betel nuts just a few minutes' walk from the beach. There are fan-cooled…
Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep)
Hidden away just inland from Kalapathar beach, among rice paddies, mango trees and betel palms, this warm, serene and efficiently run retreat has a yoga…
Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep)
One of Havelock's sleeker choices, featuring elegant all-wood cottages with tea-and-coffee kits, dotted around palm-shaded paths to an infinity pool with…
Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep)
Perched on a secluded stretch of beach, this upmarket resort makes the most of its location with a beachfront bar and a pool overlooking the sand. Of the…
Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep)
Arguably the island's most sophisticated resort: pool, restaurant, and cosy contemporary-style cottages done in earthy oranges and woods are dotted across…
Port Blair
A collection of spotless rooms and a split-level four-person apartment in a warm, mandarin-orange family home, just over 1km south of Haddo Jetty. The…
Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep)
Aimed at divers (but open to all when availability allows), the Eco Villa's fan-equipped, tangerine-hued concrete cottages and double-storey thatched huts…
Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep)
Mostly recommended for its stylish, wooden seaside luxury rooms (rather than the resort across the road), Symphony Palms is like a swish version of…
Port Blair
Handily positioned for a PB pit stop, directly opposite the airport, this smart, fresh, contemporary hotel surprises with its minimalist cream-and-white…
Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep)
One of Neil's swishest stays, with an on-site dive school and smart bar-restaurant (mains ₹250 to ₹600). The elegantly contemporary rooms, featuring TVs…
Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep)
A meandering pool threads through this sprawling top-end resort, whose graceful rooms come with floral-stamped walls, tiled floors and hints of heritage…
Andaman Islands
This laid-back family-run lodging has just a handful of simple yellow-walled concrete cottages. It rents surfboards (₹500 for three hours) and cooks up…
Port Blair
A sleek, modern, professionally run find in the heart of Aberdeen Bazaar, with up-to-date, wood-floored, gold-and-cream rooms and a rooftop restaurant…
Andaman Islands
The best place to stay in Mayabunder town, this pastel-pink guesthouse provides tasty meals and spick-and-span rooms with hot water by bucket. Hosts Titus…
Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep)
Popular with foreign travellers, these basic sea-view bamboo huts (the most economical with communal bathrooms) enjoy a fairly secluded site, accessed via…
Andaman Islands
Overlooking Wandoor's silky (though unswimmable) beach, this palm-studded resort provides a bar, a restaurant (meals ₹880) and well-equipped, wood-walled…
Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep)
Laid-back Kalapani has simple budget bungalows amid neat sandy gardens, the cheapest of which share communal bathrooms. Motorbikes, bicycles and…
Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep)
An easy-going ambience, attractive gardens and a small restaurant (mains ₹140 to ₹250), with accommodation in basic thatched huts (some share bathrooms)…
Port Blair
This popular backpacker spot keeps busy for its basic, sprucely maintained rooms, but it’s the sociable rooftop Excel restaurant-bar that makes the place…
Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep)
Chilled-out thatched beach huts with mosquito nets and concrete bathrooms, plus slightly musty fan-cooled bungalows, backing on to the Ocean Tribe dive…
Andaman Islands
If you're in need of an overnight stay in Rangat, this modern multilevel block has plain, clean rooms with air-con, hot water and, in some cases, tiny…
Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep)
Low-key Coconut Grove has a relaxed communal vibe with no-frills, slightly-rough-around-the-edges bamboo huts (some featuring open-air showers, others…
Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep)
Simple turquoise-painted, fan-cooled concrete bungalows with hammocks sit 100m from Sitapur beach, and there's a cheerful welcome plus a sweet little…
Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep)
This Beach 1 classic is pricier than most, but it's professionally run and the comfortable, air-conditioned sea-facing rooms still make a fine choice. The…
Port Blair
A reliable budget choice under efficient management, Aashiaanaa has homely, well-kept rooms just 800m uphill from Phoenix Bay Jetty. Pricier rooms get you…
Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep)
Uncluttered concrete rooms washed in purple or green and with glimpses of the sea beyond palms are the (overpriced) draw here. The beach-view budget A…
