I am in search of a 5 star hotels in Port Blair and would like to find a good hotel which provides some good views. I am not too sure about places to eat in Port Blair so my hopes lay on a 5 star which would provide good food options at their in-house restaurant. Please also provide the tariff charges with the hotel suggestions.
Hello, @Janardhan, welcome to the forum! (Images from Voguru, Biswarup, Jpatokal, Biswarup and Jpatokal) Overview Port Blair is usually the entry point for tourists who reach the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. It is also considered as the capital of the union territory and is perhaps its most developed island. There are plenty of accommodation options in Port Blair, ranging from budget ones to luxury ones. But until now, there is still no five-star property in the island. There are a few four-star hotels though that can be considered still as luxury properties. So in this guide, we would highlight the best four-star or luxury hotels in Port Blair, along with their facilities, dining options and tariff per night. This way, you can plan your trip to the island more efficiently and conveniently. Luxury Hotels in Port Blair 1. Sea Shell Resort - The Sea Shell Resort is located on the Marine Hill, on the northern tip of Port Blair. It is just 20 minutes of walking away from the Cellular Jail. The property has a pure white facade with beige accents. The reception is very spacious and has marble flooring with plenty of sitting areas for waiting guests. There are three types of rooms that you can choose from, namely: Standard Room, Executive Room and Deluxe Room. All room types have a contemporary design, with hardwood flooring, white-washed walls and wooden furnitures. They also have balconies overlooking the sea and surrounding greenery. The attached bathrooms are spacious with a separate glass-enclosed shower area. There are some dining options within the resort premises. First is the Salt & Pepper which serves mainly Indian and Continental cuisines. The ambience is very simple, with just wooden tables and chairs. Second is the Buffet Restaurant which serves a myriad of cuisines buffet style, mainly for breakfast. The third is the Amaya which is a bar slash lounge that serves cocktails along with some grilled dishes. As far as the facilities offered by the hotel is concerned, they vary, from water sports, to luggage storage, to travel desk and to a business centre. Internet is available in the reception area only but signal is quite good and there won't be any charges for it. Room Tariffs - Standard Room at Rs. 9,000/Night, Executive Room at Rs. 10,000/Night and Deluxe Room at Rs. 11,000/Night Room Amenities - Air Conditioning, Flat-Screen Television, Coffee Table With Chairs, Work Station, Telephone, Minibar, Electric Kettle, Closet, Safe and Attached Bathroom Property Facilities - Restaurants, Bar, Water Sports, Luggage Storage, Travel Desk, Business Centre and Internet Address - Marine Hill, Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands 744101, India Contact Number - +91 31 9224 2773 Sea Shell Resort (Image from Booking) 2. Hotel Sentinel - Under three kilometres away from the Veer Savarkar International Airport is the Hotel Sentinel. It is located at a prime location, close to the other properties and restaurants in the city. It is a bit further from the beach though so you do not have beach views from here. The property is set upon lush lawns and a central crescent-shaped swimming pool. The facade is of pure white but there are reddish brown accents. The reception area has marble flooring plus wooden panels with engravings. You can choose from a variety of rooms and suites but the latter is more expensive. Rooms are contemporary in interiors but with a touch of classic designs still. From the hardwood flooring, long draped curtains and wooden furnitures. The bathrooms are all laden with marble and has a separate area for showering. Zest is their ala carte multi-cuisine restaurant offering dishes from cuisines like Indian, Chinese and Continental. For buffet spreads, you can try their Jalsa restaurant, where a delectable variety of dishes from the North Indian and South Indian cuisines await you. The property has an on-site conference hall which can accommodate up to 80 persons at the same time. Other facilities in the property are luggage storage, travel desk, shuttle and water sports equipments. For internet, you can access it only from the reception and even there, the signal can be quite weak. Room Tariffs - Deluxe Room at Rs. 6,999/Night, Premiere Room at Rs. 8,999/Night and Luxury Room at Rs. 9,999/Night Room Amenities - Air Conditioning, Balcony, Flat-Screen Television, Sitting Area, Telephone, Electric Kettle, Closet and Attached Bathroom Property Facilities - Swimming Pool, Restaurants, Conference Hall, Luggage Storage, Travel Desk, Shuttle, Water Sports and Internet Address - Phoenix Bay, Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands 744101, India Contact Number - +91 31 9224 4915 Hotel Sentinel (Image from Booking) 3. Sea Princess Beach Resort - The Sea Princess Beach Resort is located in Wandoor, about 19 kilometres to the southwest of the centre of Port Blair. The New Wandoor Beach is barely a minute of walking away from the property. The beauty of the property is that it is away from the chaos, yet not too isolated that it's hard to find. Lush palm trees and lawns surround the cabin-like accommodations. There's an outdoor swimming pool nestled amidst the greenery and overlooking the sea. The reception is set upon an open-air area where you can enjoy the rural architectural style with thatched roofing and sitting areas. Accommodation options vary, with rooms and cottages to choose from depending on your interests and family size. Cottages are more rustic, with separate entrances and wooden facades. Interiors are on the traditional side, with tiled flooring and wooden elements. For dining, they have an on-site restaurant which serves both ala carte and buffet meals. The cuisine served is mainly Indian though there are also some dishes from international cuisines. Other facilities that you can find here are shuttle, diving equipments, luggage storage and banquet grounds. WiFi can be accessed only from the lobby area but signal can be very weak here. Room Tariffs - Standard Room at Rs. 6,999/Night, Deluxe Room at Rs. 7,999/Night and Andaman Cottage at Rs. 9,999/Night Room Amenities - Air Conditioning, Balcony, Television, Sitting Area, Electric Kettle, Closet and Attached Bathroom Property Facilities - Restaurant, Swimming Pool, Shuttle, Diving Equipment, Luggage Storage, Banquet Grounds and Internet Address - Wandoor, Near New Wandoor Beach, Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands 744101, India Contact Number - +91 31 9228 0002 Sea Princess Beach Resort (Image from Booking) 4. Fortune Resort Bay Island - The Fortune Resort Bay Island is located just 20 minutes of walking away from the Rajiv Gandhi Water Sports Complex. It's a vast property overlooking the sea and the design mostly mimicked upon the traditional houses of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The reception is an open-air one with traditional red timber wood fittings. The rooms are housed in a medium-storey building with a white facade. They are contemporary in design with an air of elegance. They have balconies overlooking the sea and lush gardens as well. Bathrooms are very basic though with just tiled flooring and a shower area. Mandalay is their gorgeous open deck restaurant that overlooks the sea. From here, you can enjoy a variety of cuisines like Indian, Chinese and Continental. This restaurant also provides for breakfast and dinner buffet spreads. Nico Bar is a great place to unwind after a hectic day of sightseeing or island hopping, as you can enjoy cocktails and snacks from here. For special events or meetings, the resort has a conference hall which can accommodate up to 100 persons at the same time. Other facilities in the property are a swimming pool, business centre, shuttle and outdoor swimming pool. For WiFi, you can access it from the lobby area without any charges. Room Tariffs - Standard Room at Rs. 9,216/Night (Inclusive of Taxes) Room Amenities - Air Conditioning, Balcony, Television, Sitting Area, Electric Kettle, Fridge, Closet and Attached Bathroom Property Facilities - Restaurant, Bar, Conference Hall, Swimming Pool, Business Centre, Shuttle, Outdoor Swimming Pool and Internet Address - Marine Hill, Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands 744101, India Contact Number - +91 31 9223 4101 Fortune Resort Bay Island (Image from Trip Advisor) 5. Coral Cove Hotels & Resort - The Coral Cove Hotels & Resort is a new luxury property in Port Blair, under five kilometres away from its centre. This is an all-suite property boasting of ultra chic and modern designs. The reception is vast and opulent with marble flooring and tastefully picked furnitures. You can choose between their Deluxe Suite or Club Suite, the latter being more expensive. The suites have minimalist interiors perfect for the business travellers. They have wooden elements and furnitures which give them that touch of glamour. Red Square is the on-site restaurant, formal yet airy in design, with funky sitting areas. Cuisines that one can enjoy here are Indian and Continental but to truly get that wide variety of dishes, opt for their buffet spreads. Facilities such as a business centre, banquet hall and luggage storage can be availed from the hotel at additional charges. Internet here can be accessed in all areas, even in rooms, and signal is pretty good as compared to the previous properties. Room Tariffs - Deluxe Suite at Rs. 11,500/Night and Club Suite at Rs. 12,600/Night Room Amenities - Air Conditioning, Television, Sitting Area, Electric Kettle, Closet and Attached Bathroom Property Facilities - Restaurant, Business Centre, Banquet Hall, Luggage Storage and Internet Address - No. 14/4, School Line, Opposite Garrison Engineering, Minnie Bay, Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands 744103, India Contact Number - +91 31 9222 6712 Coral Cove Hotels & Resort (Image from Booking) Conclusion If you're planning a trip to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands with a stopover in Port Blair, these are the best luxury properties that you can get. Their tariffs are higher than the average because they also provide for higher quality services and facilities. You have limited options when it comes to luxury properties in Andaman as it is still not as developed or commercialised. But with that, you can also be assured that the beauty of the surroundings remain pristine and far from being crowded or polluted. If you can let go of the usual comforts we have in life, then your stay in Andaman would surely be memorable. Have fun!
