Top 10 Budget Hotels in Andaman: Affordable Stays for Every Traveller
Top 10 Budget Hotels in Andaman:
A good budget hotel in Andaman does one job well. It gives you a clean, cool room close to the places you actually need — the airport, the jetty, the market — so your money goes into ferries, diving and beaches instead of a room you barely use.
That is the whole idea behind this list. These are budget hotels in Andaman that regular travellers book again and again, mostly in Port Blair, where almost every trip begins and ends.
We have kept it simple. For each hotel you get the location, who it suits, and what you actually get for the price. At the end there is a section on budget stays in Havelock and Neil Island, plus honest tips on booking cheap hotels in Andaman without ending up somewhere you regret.
What Counts as a Budget Hotel in Andaman?
In the Andamans, “budget” does not mean bare. Most affordable hotels here are simple 2-star and 3-star properties with the basics done properly.
| What You Should Expect | What You Should Not Expect |
| Clean air-conditioned room with attached bathroom | A private beach or sea-facing balcony at every price |
| Hot water, TV, daily housekeeping | A swimming pool in every property |
| Wi-Fi, though speed varies across the islands | Fast, uninterrupted internet |
| An in-house restaurant or breakfast | Multiple dining outlets |
| Help with taxis, ferries and sightseeing | A full concierge team |
One thing worth understanding early. Island prices work differently from the mainland. Everything on these islands arrives by ship, so a room that costs ₹1,200 in a mainland city usually costs ₹2,500 to ₹3,500 here. That is normal, not a rip-off.
Traveller insight: The cheapest room is rarely the best value. On these islands, location saves you far more than a lower room rate does. A hotel that is five minutes from the jetty can save you an hour and a taxi fare on ferry mornings, which matters more than the ₹400 you saved on the room.
Top 10 Budget Hotels in Andaman
All of the hotels below are in Port Blair — which is deliberate, not an oversight. Port Blair is where you land, where the ferries leave from, and where most travellers spend their first and last nights. Getting this stay right matters more than people expect.
1. F Hotel, Port Blair
A comfortable 3-star property in the heart of Port Blair, a short drive from most city attractions. It suits travellers who want simple, dependable comfort without paying resort prices.
The useful extras here are practical ones — in-room dining, a 24-hour front desk, and a doctor on call if anyone falls ill. That last one is more valuable than it sounds when you are on an island far from home.
Best for: First-time visitors, families, and anyone who wants a fuss-free base in the city.
2. Hotel Shompen
One of Port Blair’s best-known names, right at Middle Point in the heart of the city. It is named after one of the islands’ local tribes, and it has won a TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice award.
The location is the strongest thing about it. You are roughly six minutes from the airport, the jetty and the main market, and within walking distance of Aberdeen Bazaar and Cellular Jail. There are 32 rooms across four categories, from simple budget rooms up to sea-view rooms, plus a rooftop restaurant that guests consistently praise.
Best for: Travellers who want to walk to the market and the Cellular Jail show rather than arrange a taxi each time.
3. TSG Emerald View
A 3-star hotel at Phoenix Bay on Maulana Azad Road, about three minutes’ drive from the airport and two minutes from Cellular Jail. It has around 50 rooms and is one of the older established hotels in the city.
For a budget property, it carries a surprising amount — multiple restaurants including a rooftop and a seafood option, a spa, a gym and a bar. The hotel also runs on solar power for a large share of its energy, which is a genuine plus on islands where power is precious.
Best for: Couples and travellers who want a few extras like a spa or rooftop dining at a budget-friendly rate.
4. TSG Grand
A 3-star hotel on the Great Andaman Trunk Road at Dollygunj, roughly ten minutes from Veer Savarkar Airport. It has around 56 air-conditioned rooms in a recently renovated white building surrounded by trimmed gardens, and some rooms come with private balconies looking over them.
The in-house restaurant, Mehak, serves Indian, Chinese, Continental and Italian food, and there is a bar for the evenings. Rooms come with flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi and free parking.
Best for: Travellers arriving on a late flight or leaving on an early one, thanks to the short airport run.
5. Hotel De Pebbles
A newer addition in the Haddo area of Port Blair, on AK Street in Anarkali near the community hall. Its position near the harbour gives it views of the sea, Mount Harriet and some of the best island sunsets you can watch without leaving your hotel.
It is a smaller, quieter option than the big city-centre names, which suits travellers who want calm at the end of a long sightseeing day.
Best for: Couples and quieter travellers who want a sea view without a resort price.
6. Da Bay Inn
A sea-facing property on Sea Shore Road in Haddo, with around 29 to 34 rooms — and importantly, about 20 of them face the sea directly. It sits near Marina Park, roughly four kilometres from the airport and three from Phoenix Bay Jetty.
Rooms are offered on a room-plus-breakfast plan, which makes budgeting simpler. The hotel is honest about what it is: comfortable, well-priced, sea-facing, and not pretending to be a luxury resort.
Best for: Travellers who want a sea view on a budget, and anyone catching an early ferry from Phoenix Bay.
7. Bay Leaf
A dependable Port Blair option that appears regularly in well-priced island packages. It sits in the same practical bracket as Shompen and Marina Manor — a solid, clean city hotel used as a comfortable base rather than a destination in itself.
Best for: Package travellers who want reliability in the city and plan to spend their money on Havelock instead.
8. Marina Manor
A friendly 3-star hotel just a few minutes’ drive from both the airport and the ferry terminal, close to the city centre. That double proximity is unusual and genuinely useful, because it makes both your arrival day and your ferry morning easier.
Rooms are bright and air-conditioned with flat-screen TVs and free high-speed Wi-Fi, and some have partial sea views. There is a 24-hour front desk and room service, and the staff will help arrange tours.
Best for: Short first and last nights in Port Blair, where quick access to the airport and jetty matters most.
9. NK International
A 3-star hotel on Sea Shore Road in Anarkali, Phoenix Bay — and its biggest advantage is that Phoenix Bay Jetty is barely half a kilometre away. Cellular Jail, the Anthropological Museum and Samudrika Marine Museum are all a short walk or drive.
There is an in-house restaurant, a bar and lounge, complimentary buffet breakfast, free parking and Wi-Fi. Reviews describe the rooms as compact rather than large, so it is best seen as a well-located, well-priced base.
Best for: Travellers whose itinerary involves early ferry departures from Phoenix Bay.
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Budget Hotels in Andaman: Quick Comparison
| Hotel | Area | Stands Out For | Best For |
| F Hotel | Port Blair city | Doctor on call, 24-hour desk | Families, first-timers |
| Hotel Shompen | Middle Point | Walkable central location, rooftop restaurant | Sightseeing on foot |
| TSG Emerald View | Phoenix Bay | Spa, gym, multiple restaurants | Couples wanting extras |
| TSG Grand | Dollygunj | Gardens, balconies, 56 rooms | Early or late flights |
| Hotel De Pebbles | Haddo | Sea and Mount Harriet views | Quiet stays, couples |
| Da Bay Inn | Haddo, Sea Shore Road | 20 sea-facing rooms, breakfast included | Sea view on a budget |
| Bay Leaf | Port Blair city | Reliable package favourite | Simple city base |
| Marina Manor | Near city centre | Close to both airport and jetty | Short first/last nights |
| NK International | Phoenix Bay | Very close to the jetty | Early ferry mornings |
Local Expert Tip: Match your Port Blair hotel to your ferry time, not to the photos. If your Havelock ferry leaves at 6:30am, a hotel near Phoenix Bay Jetty — like NK International or Marina Manor — saves you a stressful early taxi ride across a waking city.
Best Budget Hotels in Port Blair
Every hotel above is in Port Blair, so it is worth understanding how the city is laid out before choosing.
| Area | What It’s Good For | Hotels Here |
| Middle Point / city centre | Walking to markets, restaurants, Cellular Jail | Hotel Shompen, Bay Leaf |
| Phoenix Bay | Ferry departures, museums | TSG Emerald View, NK International |
| Haddo / Sea Shore Road | Sea views, quieter evenings | Da Bay Inn, Hotel De Pebbles |
| Dollygunj / near airport | Early flights and late arrivals | TSG Grand |
Budget hotels near Port Blair airport are useful if you land late or fly out early. But for a normal trip, the city centre or Phoenix Bay usually works better, because you are closer to the market, the restaurants and the jetty.
Traveller insight: Most travellers only spend one or two nights in Port Blair. That is exactly why the budget option is smart here — save your money for the Havelock hotel, where you will actually spend your days.
Best Budget Hotels in Havelock Island
Havelock Island, officially Swaraj Dweep, is where you will spend most of your holiday. It also has the biggest gap between budget and premium.
Here is the honest picture. Beachfront resorts on Havelock are expensive because there are very few of them. Budget hotels in Havelock are usually set slightly back from the sand, around Beach No. 3 and Beach No. 5 near Govind Nagar, where the cafés and dive shops are. You get a clean AC room and a short walk or a five-minute scooter ride to the water.
| Budget Stay Type in Havelock | What You Get | Approx Per Night |
| Simple guesthouse or lodge | Basic room, fan or AC, near the market | ₹1,500 – ₹2,500 |
| Budget hotel | AC room, hot water, restaurant | ₹2,500 – ₹4,500 |
| Budget beach resort | Cottage-style room, garden, short walk to sand | ₹4,000 – ₹6,500 |
Budget hotels near Radhanagar Beach are rare, because that side of the island is mostly resorts. Most affordable stays are on the eastern side near the jetty, and you take a scooter or taxi to Radhanagar for the sunset. That is what almost everyone does anyway.
Local Expert Tip: On Havelock, spend a little more than you did in Port Blair. You will be at the hotel far more here — mornings, afternoons between beaches, and evenings. A slightly better room on Havelock changes the trip more than a better room in Port Blair ever will.
Best Budget Hotels in Neil Island
Neil Island, or Shaheed Dweep, is the smallest and quietest of the three main islands, and its accommodation matches.
There are fewer hotels here overall, and most are simple. Budget accommodation in Neil Island usually means a small guesthouse or a modest beach resort near Bharatpur or Laxmanpur Beach. Rooms are clean and basic, Wi-Fi is patchy, and evenings are quiet because the island genuinely goes to sleep early.
| What to Know About Neil Island Stays |
| Fewer properties overall, so book earlier than you would for Port Blair |
| Most budget rooms are a short walk or ride from the beaches, not on them |
| Power cuts happen; most hotels have backup but keep a power bank |
| Carry cash — card machines and ATMs are limited |
| Restaurants close early, so plan dinner before 9pm |
Traveller insight: Travellers often worry Neil Island is too basic. In practice it is the island they remember most fondly. The simplicity is the appeal — you are there for quiet beaches, not room service.
How Much Do Budget Hotels in Andaman Cost?
Prices move a lot with season, so treat these as planning ranges rather than fixed rates.
| Island | Budget Room (Off Season) | Budget Room (Peak Season) |
| Port Blair | ₹1,800 – ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 – ₹4,500 |
| Havelock (Swaraj Dweep) | ₹2,000 – ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 – ₹6,000 |
| Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep) | ₹1,500 – ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 – ₹4,500 |
Peak season runs from November to February, with December and January the most expensive weeks of the year. If you are looking for hotels in Andaman under ₹2,000 per night, you will find them — most often in Port Blair, in the off season, or in simple guesthouses on Neil Island.
For a five-night trip across the three islands, budget roughly ₹12,000 to ₹22,000 for accommodation for two people, depending on season and how close to the beach you want to be.
Traveller insight: The single biggest saving is not the hotel — it is the timing. The same room can cost 40% less in October than in the last week of December. Shifting your dates by three weeks saves more than downgrading your hotel ever will.
Budget Hotels in Andaman for Couples, Families and Solo Travellers
Different travellers need different things from an affordable hotel.
| Traveller | What to Prioritise | Good Picks From This List |
| Couples | A sea view or a quiet location over extra space | Da Bay Inn, Hotel De Pebbles, TSG Emerald View |
| Families | Family rooms, an in-house restaurant, medical help nearby | F Hotel, Hotel Shompen, TSG Grand |
| Solo travellers | Central location and walkability | Hotel Shompen, NK International |
| Senior travellers | Lifts, short taxi rides, ground-floor rooms | TSG Grand, Marina Manor |
| Groups and friends | Multiple rooms in one property, parking | TSG Grand, TSG Emerald View |
Cheap honeymoon stays in Andaman are entirely possible. The trick is to spend modestly in Port Blair and put the saving into one good night on Havelock rather than spreading a thin budget evenly across the trip.
Local Expert Tip: If you are travelling with elderly parents, ask about lifts before booking. Several older budget hotels in Port Blair are walk-up buildings, and nobody enjoys discovering that with luggage after a long flight.
Budget vs Luxury Stays in Andaman: What You Actually Gain
It helps to know exactly what the extra money buys.
| Feature | Budget Hotel | Luxury Resort |
| Room comfort | Clean, AC, functional | Larger, better finished |
| Location | Usually city or set back from beach | Often directly on the sand |
| Food | One restaurant, simple menu | Multiple outlets, wider choice |
| Pool | Rarely | Usually |
| Price per night | ₹2,000 – ₹4,500 | ₹8,000 – ₹25,000+ |
The honest verdict: in Port Blair, budget is the sensible choice for nearly everyone. On Havelock, spending more genuinely changes the holiday, because beachfront access is the thing you are paying for.
Tips for Booking Affordable Hotels in Andaman
Book ferries before hotels. Ferries sell out first. Fix your crossings, then book rooms around them.
Book 30 to 45 days ahead, and 60 days for December, January and Valentine’s week. Budget rooms are limited in number and go early.
Ask what “sea view” actually means. On these islands it can mean a full ocean vista or a glimpse between two buildings. Ask for a photo from the actual room category.
Check whether breakfast is included. Some budget hotels include it, others charge separately. On a five-night trip that difference adds up.
Do not chase the very cheapest rate. Below a certain price on these islands you start losing the things that matter — AC, hot water, cleanliness, and a location you can walk from.
Confirm the ID rules. Every guest needs a valid government photo ID at check-in. Foreign nationals need passports.
Traveller insight: The hotels that disappoint people are almost never the cheap ones. They are the ones booked with wrong expectations. A ₹2,500 room that was described honestly makes people happy; a ₹4,000 room sold as a “beach resort” that turns out to be a ten-minute walk from the sand does not.
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You can read more about several of these properties on our own hotel pages, including F Hotel, TSG Grand, Hotel De Pebbles, Da Bay Inn, Marina Manor and NK International.
About the Author
Fawziya Co-Founder, AndamanTravelCare AATO Member | Government Licensed Tour Operator | Based in Port Blair
Fawziya’s team books budget and mid-range hotels across Port Blair, Havelock and Neil Island every week from their office in Port Blair. This list reflects that work — the properties that guests come back satisfied from, and the practical details, like which hotel to pick when your ferry leaves at dawn, that no booking website will tell you.
Hotel rates, room categories and amenities change through the season. Everything here is a realistic planning guide, and we confirm live availability and current rates before quoting any stay.
About This Page
| Author | Fawziya, Co-Founder — AndamanTravelCare |
| Reviewed By | Senior Travel Consultant, AndamanTravelCare |
| Content Type | Accommodation Guide |
| Primary Topic | Budget Hotels in Andaman |
| Location | Port Blair, Andaman & Nicobar Islands |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which are the best budget hotels in Andaman? For Port Blair, Hotel Shompen, TSG Emerald View, TSG Grand, Da Bay Inn, Marina Manor and NK International are all well-reviewed, well-located budget options. The right one depends on whether you need to be near the airport, the jetty or the market.
How much do budget hotels in Andaman cost per night? Roughly ₹1,800 to ₹3,000 in the off season and ₹2,500 to ₹4,500 in peak season for Port Blair. Havelock costs a little more, especially closer to the beach. Neil Island is often the cheapest of the three.
Are there hotels in Andaman under ₹2,000 per night? Yes, mainly in Port Blair and on Neil Island, and mostly outside the November to February peak. Expect a simple clean room rather than sea views or extra facilities.
Which are the best budget hotels in Port Blair? It depends on your plan. Hotel Shompen for walking to the market and Cellular Jail, NK International or Marina Manor for early ferries, TSG Grand for early flights, and Da Bay Inn or Hotel De Pebbles for a sea view.
Are there budget hotels near Port Blair airport? Yes. TSG Grand at Dollygunj is around ten minutes from the airport, and TSG Emerald View at Phoenix Bay is a short drive too. These suit late arrivals and early departures.
What are the best budget hotels in Havelock Island? Most affordable Havelock stays sit near Beach No. 3 and Beach No. 5 around Govind Nagar, a short ride from the beaches rather than on them. Expect ₹2,500 to ₹4,500 a night for a clean AC room in season.
Is budget accommodation in Neil Island good enough? Yes, for what the island is. Rooms are simple, Wi-Fi is patchy and restaurants close early, but most travellers find Neil Island the most relaxing part of their trip precisely because of that simplicity.
Do budget hotels in Andaman include breakfast? Some do and some do not. Da Bay Inn and NK International, for example, typically include breakfast. Always confirm the meal plan before booking, since it changes the real cost of a five-night stay.
Are budget hotels in Andaman suitable for couples? Yes. Several offer sea-facing rooms at budget rates, which is often more romantic than a bigger room inland. Da Bay Inn and Hotel De Pebbles are good examples.
When should I book budget hotels in Andaman? Thirty to forty-five days ahead in normal season, and sixty days for December, January and Valentine’s week. Budget rooms are limited and fill before premium ones do.
Do I need a permit or passport to stay in Andaman hotels? Indian citizens need only a valid government photo ID. No permit is required for Port Blair, Havelock or Neil Island. Foreign nationals need their passport at check-in.
The Short Version
Choosing budget hotels in Andaman comes down to a few simple decisions.
Stay cheap in Port Blair, where you will only sleep for a night or two, and spend a little more on Havelock, where you will actually be. Pick your hotel by location, not photos — near the jetty if you have an early ferry, near the airport if you have an early flight. Book 30 to 45 days ahead, and 60 days for peak weeks. Check whether breakfast is included. And do not chase the absolute lowest rate, because below a certain point you lose the things that make a room worth staying in.
Get those right and an affordable trip feels no less enjoyable than an expensive one.
Once your dates are settled, it is worth looking at the full range of Andaman tour packages, where hotels, ferries and transfers are arranged together, so the budget hotel you choose actually fits the rest of your plan. Couples can compare the Andaman honeymoon packages, which include affordable options as well as beachfront ones. Families are usually better served by the Andaman family packages, built around fewer hotel changes and calmer beaches.
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