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5-star hotels in Port Blair
A shortlist of 5-star hotels in Port Blair, chosen for travellers who want a tropical base in the Andamans with diving, beaches and island ferries close at hand. It suits couples, families and anyone combining city sights with Havelock or Neil.
Staying in Port Blair
Port Blair is the administrative and commercial centre of the Andamans, and its mix of history and nature keeps visitors busy: the Cellular Jail, the Anthropological Museum and the Samudrika Naval Marine Museum sit alongside Corbyn's Cove Beach and the quieter Wandoor Beach. The city is also the hub for reaching Havelock and Neil, known for their beaches and diving.
The hotels on this shortlist are spread across the islands rather than clustered in one district. In Port Blair itself, Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels Bay Island sits in Marine Hill, City View and Sea Shore Residency are in Aberdeen Bazar, Clarks Exotica Island House Portbair is near Sippighat and Sweety's Residency is in Dollygunj. The rest address beach and village locations: Radhanagar Beach No 7, Laxmanpur Beach No 1, Govindrajnagar Beach, Beach No. 2 Govind Nagar Beach, Ram Nagar Beach, No. 5 Vijay Nagar Beach, State Highway 6, Vijay Nagar Village Kalapathar and Link Road. Couples, families and divers will all find something here; a short break works best with one base and one island hop.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Taj Exotica Resort & Spa Andamans
Radhanagar Beach No 7, Port Blair, India
Best for: Families · Pool and spa
- Outdoor pool
- Breakfast in room
- Lounge
Why stay hereSet right by Radhanagar Beach No 7, this 5-star resort makes diving and snorkelling the heart of the stay, with a garden and gymnasium for the hours you spend on land. A guest rating of 4.6 from 1040 reviews reflects how consistently it delivers. Families booking the family rooms and couples after a beach-based Andaman trip both fit here.
See Taj Exotica Resort & Spa AndamansWelcomhotel by ITC Hotels Bay Island Port Blair
Marine Hill Port Blair, Port Blair, India
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Outdoor pool
- Spa
- Free car parking
Why stay hereOn Marine Hill, this 5-star hotel pairs an outdoor pool and spa with a restaurant, so you can swim, unwind and eat without leaving the property. Its 4.5 rating across 3663 reviews makes it one of the most reviewed 5-star addresses in Port Blair. A solid choice for travellers who want full resort facilities close to the town centre.
See Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels Bay Island Port BlairSea Shell Neil
Laxmanpur Beach No 1, Port Blair, India
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Family rooms
Why stay hereA private beach and diving set the tone at this 5-star resort on Laxmanpur Beach No 1, with family rooms for those travelling with children. The restaurant and bar cover meals after a day in the water. Rated 4.5 by 1382 guests, it suits divers and families who want the beach at the door.
See Sea Shell NeilSea Shell Resort & Spa Havelock
Govindrajnagar Beach, Port Blair, India
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Kids pool
- Spa
- Free car parking
Why stay hereThis 5-star resort at Govindrajnagar Beach combines a private beach and diving with an outdoor pool, a kids pool and a spa, so swimmers, divers and families all find something. Its 4.4 rating comes from 2007 reviews. Couples can add the Jacuzzi and night club; parents get the shallow pool for children.
See Sea Shell Resort & Spa HavelockHavelock Island Beach Resort
Beach No. 2 Govind Nagar Beach, Port Blair, India
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Outdoor pool
- Spa
- Free car parking
Why stay hereGovind Nagar Beach No 2 is the address, and the resort backs it with a private beach, diving and water sports for active days. An outdoor pool, spa and night club keep the evenings occupied. With a 4.3 rating from 5378 reviews, it draws guests who want a large beach resort with plenty to do on site.
See Havelock Island Beach ResortSummer Sands Beach Resort
Ram Nagar Beach Andamans, Port Blair, India
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Spa
- Free car parking
- Private beach
Why stay hereRam Nagar Beach gives this 5-star resort its private stretch of sand, supported by diving, a spa and a health club for guests who split their time between water and wellness. The restaurant and bar handle meals. A 4.2 rating from 2700 reviews points to a dependable beachfront stay in the Andamans.
See Summer Sands Beach ResortSilverSand Beach Resort
No. 5 Vijay Nagar Beach, Port Blair, India
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Outdoor pool
- Spa
- Free car parking
Why stay hereOn Vijay Nagar Beach No 5, this 5-star resort offers a private beach, diving and fishing alongside an outdoor pool and spa. Family rooms and balconies suit longer family stays, and several rooms look out to the sea. It holds a 4.2 rating from 2048 reviews.
See SilverSand Beach ResortSymphony Summer Sands Neil Island and Spa
State Highway 6, Port Blair, India
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Indoor pool
- Spa
- Free car parking
Why stay hereThis 5-star property on State Highway 6 stands out for its indoor and outdoor pools plus a spa with massage, useful when the sea is not on the plan. A playground and family rooms make it workable for children, and diving can be arranged. Guests wanting pool time and easy road access to Neil Island's beaches are well placed here.
See Symphony Summer Sands Neil Island and SpaClarks Exotica Island House Portbair
Near Electricity Office Sippighat Port Blair Andaman And Nicobar Island, Port Blair, India
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Kids pool
- Spa
- Free car parking
Why stay hereNear the Sippighat electricity office, this 5-star hotel centres on an outdoor pool, spa and canoeing, with a kids pool for younger guests. Family rooms and pets allowed widen who can book. It suits travellers who want resort facilities and a quiet garden setting outside the busiest parts of Port Blair.
See Clarks Exotica Island House PortbairCity View
Near Clock Tower Aberdeen Bazar Port Blair, Port Blair, India
Best for: Drivers · Breakfast
- Car parking
- Breakfast
- Pets allowed
Why stay hereBeside the Clock Tower in Aberdeen Bazar, this 5-star hotel puts you in the middle of Port Blair's shopping and eating streets, with diving and fishing among its activities and a restaurant and bar on site. Terrace, kitchen and pets allowed add flexibility. Choose it if you would rather walk to town than stay on a beach.
See City ViewSatya Boutique Resort & Spa
Vijay Nagar Village Kalapathar Havelock Andaman And Nicobar Islands, Port Blair, India
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Outdoor pool
- Spa
- Free car parking
Why stay hereAt Vijay Nagar village on Havelock, this 5-star resort pairs a private beach and diving with an outdoor pool and spa, so beach and pool days alternate easily. Family rooms, a garden and massage cover couples and parents alike. It is aimed at guests who want a boutique-scale Andaman stay with the sea close by.
See Satya Boutique Resort & SpaSweety's Residency
Dollygunj Port Blair, Port Blair, India
Best for: Drivers · Breakfast
- Free car parking
- Breakfast in room
- Kitchen
Why stay hereIn Dollygunj, this 5-star property provides a kitchen with microwave, oven and refrigerator plus a washing machine, making it practical for longer self-catering stays. Balconies, a garden and room service round it out, and car rental is available for getting around. It suits families or groups staying several nights in Port Blair.
See Sweety's ResidencySea Shore Residency
Netaji Road Opposite Netaji Stadium Abradeen Bazar Port Blair 744101, Port Blair, India
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereOn Netaji Road opposite Netaji Stadium in Aberdeen Bazar, this 5-star residency keeps you within the town's main commercial area, with family rooms, a terrace and room service. An ATM on site and free car parking simplify the practical side of a Port Blair stop. Best for travellers who prioritise a central location.
See Sea Shore ResidencyKalki
Gurudwara Lane Aberdeen Bazar, Port Blair, India
Best for: Pool and spa · Business trips
- Outdoor pool
- Air conditioning
- Internet access
Why stay hereOff Gurudwara Lane in Aberdeen Bazar, this 5-star hotel offers an outdoor pool, a restaurant and a conference hall, so it works for both leisure and meetings. Currency exchange and room service help with the logistics of a town stay. It fits guests who want a pool and central Aberdeen Bazar access.
See KalkiGem Continental
Link Road, Port Blair, India
Why stay hereOn Link Road in Port Blair, this 5-star hotel keeps things simple for travellers who want a central base while exploring the town and its harbour. With no facilities listed, it is best treated as a place to sleep rather than a resort. Suited to guests who plan to be out for most of the day.
See Gem Continental
The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Parking | Breakfast | Pool or spa | Pets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taj Exotica Resort & Spa Andamans | ★★★★★ | – | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels Bay Island Port Blair | ★★★★★ | Yes | Yes | Yes | – |
| Sea Shell Neil | ★★★★★ | Yes | Yes | – | – |
| Sea Shell Resort & Spa Havelock | ★★★★★ | Yes | Yes | Yes | – |
| Havelock Island Beach Resort | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | – |
| Summer Sands Beach Resort | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | – |
| SilverSand Beach Resort | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | – |
| Symphony Summer Sands Neil Island and Spa | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | – |
| Clarks Exotica Island House Portbair | ★★★★★ | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| City View | ★★★★★ | Yes | Yes | – | Yes |
| Satya Boutique Resort & Spa | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | – |
| Sweety's Residency | ★★★★★ | Yes | Yes | – | – |
| Sea Shore Residency | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | – | – |
| Kalki | ★★★★★ | – | – | Yes | – |
| Gem Continental | ★★★★★ | – | – | – | – |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For couples
Taj Exotica Resort & Spa Andamans pairs a Radhanagar Beach No 7 address with a 4.6 guest rating from 1040 reviews, plus a spa, bar and beach nearby. Satya Boutique Resort & Spa offers a private beach, outdoor pool, spa and massage at Vijay Nagar Village Kalapathar.
Taj Exotica Resort & Spa Andamans · Satya Boutique Resort & Spa
For families
Sea Shell Resort & Spa Havelock has a kids pool, family-friendly beach setting and 2007 reviews at 4.4. Clarks Exotica Island House Portbair adds a kids pool, babysitting service, kitchen and pets allowed. Symphony Summer Sands Neil Island and Spa brings indoor and outdoor pools plus a playground.
Sea Shell Resort & Spa Havelock · Clarks Exotica Island House Portbair · Symphony Summer Sands Neil Island and Spa
For divers
Sea Shell Neil sits at Laxmanpur Beach No 1 with diving and scuba diving and a private beach, rated 4.5 from 1382 reviews. SilverSand Beach Resort offers diving and scuba diving from No. 5 Vijay Nagar Beach. Havelock Island Beach Resort adds water sports alongside diving at Beach No. 2 Govind Nagar Beach.
Sea Shell Neil · SilverSand Beach Resort · Havelock Island Beach Resort
Top rated
The highest guest ratings on this list belong to Taj Exotica Resort & Spa Andamans at 4.6 from 1040 reviews and Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels Bay Island Port Blair at 4.5 from 3663 reviews, the latter with an outdoor pool, spa and restaurant in Marine Hill.
Taj Exotica Resort & Spa Andamans · Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels Bay Island Port Blair
Where to stay in Port Blair
Aberdeen Bazar
Aberdeen Bazaar is the central area with shops, restaurants and easy access to the harbour and Aberdeen Clock Tower. City View sits near Clock Tower Aberdeen Bazar, Sea Shore Residency is on Netaji Road opposite Netaji Stadium, and Kalki is on Gurudwara Lane.
Havelock
Havelock is reached by ferry and is known for its beaches and diving. Taj Exotica Resort & Spa Andamans is at Radhanagar Beach No 7, Sea Shell Resort & Spa Havelock at Govindrajnagar Beach, Havelock Island Beach Resort at Beach No. 2 Govind Nagar Beach, and Satya Boutique Resort & Spa at Vijay Nagar Village Kalapathar.
Our picks here: Satya Boutique Resort & Spa
Plan your stay
Getting there and around
Port Blair is reached primarily by air and sea. Veer Savarkar International Airport receives flights from major Indian cities such as Chennai, Kolkata and Delhi. Passenger ships operate from Chennai, Kolkata and Visakhapatnam, though the journey takes several days. Within the city, taxis and auto-rickshaws are readily available. Local buses connect various parts of Port Blair, but they can be crowded. For exploring nearby attractions, hiring a scooter or car is convenient. Ferries from Phoenix Bay Jetty provide access to Havelock, Neil and other islands.
When to go
The best time to visit Port Blair is from October to May, during the dry season, when temperatures range from 23°C to 30°C and conditions suit sightseeing and water activities. The monsoon months from June to September bring heavy rainfall and rough seas, which can disrupt travel plans and ferry services. Peak tourist season runs from November to February, so book accommodations in advance if travelling then.
Questions, answered
Which hotels have parking?
Free car parking is listed at Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels Bay Island Port Blair, Sea Shell Neil, Sea Shell Resort & Spa Havelock, Havelock Island Beach Resort, Summer Sands Beach Resort, SilverSand Beach Resort, Symphony Summer Sands Neil Island and Spa, Clarks Exotica Island House Portbair, Satya Boutique Resort & Spa and Sweety's Residency. City View and SilverSand also list parking.
Do any hotels allow pets?
Clarks Exotica Island House Portbair and City View both list pets allowed among their facilities. No other hotel on this shortlist does.
Which hotels have a pool?
Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels Bay Island Port Blair has an outdoor pool and swimming pool, Havelock Island Beach Resort and SilverSand Beach Resort each have an outdoor pool, Symphony Summer Sands Neil Island and Spa has indoor and outdoor pools, and Clarks Exotica Island House Portbair, Satya Boutique Resort & Spa and Kalki list outdoor pools.
Which hotels are best for families?
Sea Shell Resort & Spa Havelock lists a kids pool, Clarks Exotica Island House Portbair lists a kids pool and babysitting service, and Symphony Summer Sands Neil Island and Spa has a playground. Family rooms are listed at Taj Exotica Resort & Spa Andamans, Sea Shell Neil, SilverSand Beach Resort and Satya Boutique Resort & Spa.
Which hotels have a spa or massage?
Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels Bay Island Port Blair, Havelock Island Beach Resort, Summer Sands Beach Resort, SilverSand Beach Resort, Symphony Summer Sands Neil Island and Spa, Clarks Exotica Island House Portbair and Satya Boutique Resort & Spa list a spa. Massage is listed at Sea Shell Resort & Spa Havelock and Symphony Summer Sands Neil Island and Spa.
Which hotels are closest to the centre of Port Blair?
City View and Sea Shore Residency are both in Aberdeen Bazar, the central area with shops and restaurants and easy access to the harbour and Aberdeen Clock Tower. Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels Bay Island Port Blair is in Marine Hill, and Kalki is on Gurudwara Lane in Aberdeen Bazar.
Which is the top-rated hotel on this list?
Taj Exotica Resort & Spa Andamans has the highest guest rating at 4.6 out of 5 from 1040 reviews. Next comes Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels Bay Island Port Blair at 4.5 from 3663 reviews, followed by Sea Shell Neil and Sea Shell Resort & Spa Havelock, both at 4.5.