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Where you stay in Port Blair depends on whether you are using the city as a base or splitting time across the islands. Aberdeen Bazaar and Marine Hill are best for town sights and early ferries, while Havelock and Neil hold the beach resorts. Below is where to stay in Port Blair by area, with three hotels per area across luxury, mid-range, and budget. For area descriptions, see the Port Blair neighborhoods guide. For the annual event calendar, see our events and festivals in Port Blair.
Where to Stay in Port Blair: Aberdeen Bazaar and Marine Hill
Aberdeen Bazaar puts ferry offices, restaurants, and the Cellular Jail within walking distance, while Marine Hill above it adds sea views and quieter streets. This is the right base for one to two nights before heading to the islands. For monthly temperatures and rainfall, see our Port Blair weather by month. ferries, costs and practical advice is covered in our Port Blair travel tips guide.
Suggested Hotels in Aberdeen Bazaar and Marine Hill
Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels, Bay Island
This hilltop hotel on Marine Hill overlooks the Bay of Bengal with a swimming pool, a spa, and two restaurants, and it is the closest Port Blair has to a full-service luxury property. Best for couples and travelers who want a resort base in town with harbor views. Check rates and availability See our Port Blair travel guide for an overview of the city.
Sea Shell Port Blair
Sea Shell Port Blair sits about 1 km from the Cellular Jail with a rooftop restaurant, live music on weekends, and 24-hour front desk, and it is popular with families for its buffet breakfast. Best for families and first-time visitors who want a dependable mid-range base near the sights. Check rates and availability
Hotel Shompen
Hotel Shompen faces the Anthropological Museum and Gandhi Park on Middle Point, with air-conditioned rooms, a restaurant serving Indian and continental food, and a tour desk. Best for budget travelers who want a central location with an in-house restaurant. Check rates and availability
Where to Stay in Port Blair: Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep)
Havelock is the main beach destination, with resorts clustered at Radhanagar (Beach No. 7) and Vijay Nagar (Beach No. 5). Staying here avoids the daily ferry commute and puts diving and sunsets on your doorstep. the best months to visit is covered in our best time to visit Port Blair guide.
Suggested Hotels in Havelock Island
Taj Exotica Resort and Spa, Andamans
The Taj Exotica sits on 46 acres beside Radhanagar Beach with an Olympic-length pool, a spa, and three restaurants, and it is the most luxurious address on the island. Best for honeymooners and travelers who want direct access to one of Asia’s top-rated beaches. Check rates and availability
Symphony Palms Beach Resort And Spa
Symphony Palms is a beachfront resort about 320 metres from Govind Nagar Beach with a private beach area, a spa, and water sports facilities on site. Best for couples and groups who want a beachfront mid-range stay without the Taj price tag. Check rates and availability
Silver Sand Beach Resort Havelock
Silver Sand Beach Resort sits on Vijay Nagar Beach (Beach No. 5) with a private beach area, a pool, and an on-site restaurant, and it offers villas and bungalows. Best for budget-to-mid travelers who want a beachfront property with water sports nearby. Check rates and availability
Where to Stay in Port Blair: Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep)
Neil Island is the quiet retreat, flat and cycleable, with resorts spread between Bharatpur, Laxmanpur, and Sitapur beaches. Stay here for slow days of snorkeling and empty sands rather than nightlife. See our things to do in Port Blair for attractions and activities.
Suggested Hotels in Neil Island
Sea Shell Neil
Sea Shell Neil is a top-rated beachfront resort about 1 km from Bharatpur Beach with a private beach area, a restaurant called Dugong, and water sport facilities. Best for families and couples who want the most comfortable base on Neil. Check rates and availability
Silver Sand Beach Resort Neil
Silver Sand Beach Resort Neil sits near the centre of the island with a restaurant, room service, and simple double rooms and suites, a short ride from Bharatpur Beach. Best for mid-range travelers who want reliable comfort without beachfront prices. Check rates and availability
Blue Lagoon Resort, Neil Island
Blue Lagoon Resort sits in Sitapur village near the island’s eastern tip with a garden, a vegetarian restaurant, and bicycle hire, about 1 km from Sitapur Beach. Best for budget travelers and backpackers who want a quiet, natural setting. Check rates and availability
