What is a homestay in Andaman & how much does it cost?
A homestay in Andaman is a host-run guest stay — usually a few rooms in a family home or a small B&B — and it is the most affordable, homely way to base yourself in the islands, with indicative tariffs from about ₹1,495 to ₹8,200 per night . Most cluster around Port Blair (Haddo, Phoenix Bay, Garacharama), with a handful on Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep) for beach access. Below are 13 of the best Andaman homestays, grouped by area with indicative ₹/night tariffs, so you can match one to your budget and route.
Choosing a homestay in Andaman comes down to three things — area (Port Blair for connectivity and the airport, Havelock for beaches), budget (₹1,500–3,000 for a basic room, ₹4,000–8,000 for premium or sea-facing), and amenities (AC, Wi-Fi, home-cooked meals, airport pickup). The at-a-glance table compares all 13 on exactly those points; detailed write-ups follow, grouped by island.
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Homestay comparison table
Choosing a homestay in Andaman comes down to three things — area (Port Blair for connectivity and the airport, Havelock for beaches), budget (₹1,500–3,000 for a basic room, ₹4,000–8,000 for premium or sea-facing), and amenities (AC, Wi-Fi, home-cooked meals, airport pickup). The at-a-glance table compares all 13 on exactly those points; detailed write-ups follow, grouped by island.
| # | Homestay | Area | Type | Indicative ₹/night | Best for |
| 1 | Sanctuary Andamans | South Andaman (20 min from PB airport) | Premium | from ₹8,200 | Hilltop seclusion, nature & forest walks |
| 2 | Sri Radha Nivas Homestay | Haddo, Port Blair | Premium | from ₹5,200 | Sunrise views, near harbour & airport |
| 3 | The Harriet View | Phoenix Bay, Port Blair | Mid | from ₹4,995 | City-centre base, close to attractions |
| 4 | White Coral Beach | Vijayanagar, Havelock Island | Mid | from ₹4,500 | Beach lovers, near Kalapathar Beach |
| 5 | The Wild Orchid Resort | Havelock Island ✅ verified (https://www.wildorchidandaman.com/) | Mid | from ₹4,500 | Cottage stay, on-site restaurant & bar |
| 6 | Rest Nest Premium | Port Blair | Mid | from ₹4,200 | Groups & families (3 bedrooms) |
| 7 | Koh Hee | Mayabunder, Middle Andaman | Budget | from ₹3,000 | Traditional Karen home, organic meals |
| 8 | The Port Vista | Haddo, Port Blair | Budget | from ₹2,800 | Budget city stay, 360° sunroof view |
| 9 | The Golders’ Creek B&B | Teylarabad, Port Blair | Budget | from ₹1,495 | Cheapest pick, creek-view terrace |
| 10 | Grey Stone Shelter | Shadipur, Port Blair | Budget | from ₹2,250 | Solo/small group, self-catering 1 BHK |
| 11 | Urban Castle | M.G. Road, Port Blair | Budget | from ₹2,299 | Central service apartment, live music |
| 12 | Andamans Woods Homestay | Dollygunj, Port Blair | Budget | from ₹2,500 | Large groups (up to 15), yoga & meals |
| 13 | Orchid Marina | Garacharama, Port Blair | Budget | from ₹2,149 | Quiet modern stay, free airport pickup |
Best homestays in Port Blair (South Andaman)
Most homestays in Andaman are in and around Port Blair — the capital, the airport (Veer Savarkar) and the harbour that ferries you on to Havelock and Neil are all here, so it is the most practical base for a first trip. These range from the cheapest beds on the islands to premium hilltop and sunrise stays:
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Sanctuary Andamans
Cradled in the lap of nature is Sanctuary Andamans is a hilltop cottage and one of the best homestays in Andaman islands. It is surrounded by forest with a gazillion trees and beach walks. 20 min drive from Port Blair airport, it’s beauty wrapped up in rustics.
Features: Towels, Bed Sheets, Soap and Toilet Paper, Washing Machine, Free Parking on premises, Free on-street parking, Kitchen Space
Location: South Andaman
Starting Price: INR 8,200/night
Nearby Attractions: Corbyn Cove Beach, Zonal Anthropological Museum
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Sri Radha Nivas Homestay
Who doesn’t want to wake up to a pristine sunrise? Soak up the beauty of the pristine Andaman Islands from Sri Radha Nivas Homestay which is just 2.5 km from the Airport and 800 meters from the harbor which connects to Havelock and Neil Islands, making it one of the best homestays in Andaman.
Features: Air conditioning, TV, Wi-Fi, Free Parking on premises, Private Entrance
Location: Haddo, Port Blair
Starting Price: INR 5,200/night
Nearby Attractions: Mount Harriet National Park, Marina Park, North Bay Island
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The Harriet View
Located in the heart of the city, this is one of the famous homestays in Andaman and Nicobar and is located at the Phoenix Bay which is very well connected to all the main places Samudrika, Sagarika, Anthropological Museum, Chatham Saw Mill and Marina Park draw tourists attention. Veer Savarkar Airport is situated at a distance of 2.5-3Kms.
Features: Air Conditioning, Heater, Hot Water, Laptop Friendly Work Space, TV, Wi-Fi, Private entrance
Location: Phoenix Bay, Port Blair
Starting Price: INR 4,995/night
Nearby Attractions: Cellular Jail, Samudrika Marine Museum, Viper Island
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Rest Nest Premium
Rest Nest Premium will be your home away from home for sure as it is one of the most chilled out and best homestays in Andaman and Nicobar. The interior consists of an amazing wide spread couch or call it a sofa bed, three bedrooms with queen size beds and two more single beds in the living area which is decorated with some warm lights. Intention was to make it the cheapest stay with the best amenities and comfort.
Features: Air Conditioning, Cable TV, Hot Water, Friendly Workspace with Laptop, Room darkening shades, Free Parking on premises
Location: Port Blair
Starting Price: INR 4,200/night
Nearby Attractions: North Bay Island, Aberdeen Clock Tower
The Port Vista
Located in the heart of Port Blair is a place for some quietness, The Port Vista is one of the best homestays in Andaman in a budget range. The Building has Dockyard and Viper island in the west, and Mt. Harriet in the North. The best part of the stay is the access to an open sunroof which brings in a 360 degree view of the city.Many good restaurants, the airport and the Harbor are just at a 15 – 20 min drive from the homestay.
Features: Air Conditioning, Heater, Hot Water, Laptop Friendly Work Space, TV, WiFi, Free Parking, Kitchen Space, Refrigerator
Location: Haddo, Port Blair
Starting Price: INR 2,800/night
Nearby Attractions: Munda Pahad Beach, Jogger’s Park, Port Blair Aquarium
The Golders’ Creek Bed n Breakfast
Located in a small residential colony, this is one of the best homestays in Andaman and is at a distance of just 70 meters from the NH4 or the Great Andaman Trunk Road. The place offers a home like experience to its guests. Go get your beautiful creek view from its terrace.
Features: Air Conditioning, Hot water, Iron, Laptop-friendly Workspace, TV, Washing Machine, WiFi, Free Parking on premises
Location: Teylarabad, Port Blair
Starting Price: INR 1,495/night
Nearby Attractions: Gandhi Park, Corbyns Cove Beach, Kalapani Museum
Grey Stone Shelter
The little 1 BHK is on the ground floor of the house and can accommodate three guests at a time. It comes with a kitchenette which has equipment for basic cooking and is one of the comfortable homestays in Andaman and Nicobar. The visitors do say that the staff is very professional as well as friendly.
Features: Hot Water, Laptop Friendly Work Space, Free WiFi, Complimentary Breakfast, Kitchenette, Private Entrance, TV
Location: Near 148, Machi Lane, Shadipur, Port Blair
Starting Price: INR 2,250 per night
Nearby Attractions: Chatham Saw Mill, Phoenix Bay Jetty
Urban Castle
Urban Castle is a service apartment which offers homely stay at the heart of the city and is one of the top homestays in Andaman. The guests have access to a living room and attached kitchen. There’s also a covered balcony that gives beautiful views of mountains and green cover. The hosts do arrange for sight seeing programmes to main tourist attractions for guests on demand. The visitors who have been there speak about the knowledge of the host about the local areas.
Features: Laptop Friendly Work Space, Hot Water, Air Conditioning, Free WiFi, Free Parking on Premises, Complimentary Breakfast, Fully Equipped Kitchen, Basic Essentials
Location: 86, M.G. Rd Middle Point, Port Blair
Starting Price: INR 2,299 per night
Nearby Attractions: Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park, Zonal Anthropological Museum
Andamans Woods Homestay
The Andamans Woods Homestay has five bedrooms and hence, can accommodate up to 15 guests. Along with the complimentary breakfast feature which is quite common in homestays in Andaman, the place also provides complimentary yoga and meditation sessions in the morning by a teacher from Art of Living. The in house café, serves home cooked hygienic food. For sightseeing, the hosts can arrange customized package trips according to its guest’s mood and choice. Good news for solo traveler, the place offer special discounts to you people!
Features: Hot Water, Free WiFi, Laptop Friendly Work Space, Complimentary Breakfast, Smoke Detector
Location: Opposite to Renault Service Center, Dollygunj, Port Blair
Starting Price: INR 2,500 per night
Nearby Attractions: Viper Island, Chidiya Tapu
Orchid Marina
Orchid Marina is one of the best homestays in Andaman and Nicobar with modern décor and comfortable setting. The location is away from the city and hence gives a peaceful setting. There’s a mangrove forest beside the place which adds up to the beauty of the property and it is also a home to many indigenous birds. The room tariff includes some other services such as the pickup and drop facility from airport and complimentary breakfast.
Features: Air Conditioning, Cable TV, Hot Water, Laptop Friendly Work Space, Complimentary Breakfast, Pick up and Drop facility from Airport, Smoke Detector
Location: Housing Colony, Garacharama, Attampahar Road
Starting Price: INR 2,149 per night
Nearby Attractions: Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Island, Samudrika Marine Museum, Cellular Jail
Best homestays in Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep)
If you want a beach on your doorstep, the best homestays in Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep) put you minutes from Radhanagar, Vijaynagar and Kalapathar beaches. Havelock has fewer homestays than Port Blair and they book out fastest in peak season (December–January), so reserve early.
11.White Coral Beach
White Coral Beach is one of the best homestays in Andaman for beach-lovers. It is 5 minutes away from the Kalapathar Beach. The rooms are elegantly designed, super clean, beautiful and spacious. While they follow a particular theme, the home stay is one of your best bets for a homely stay in the Andaman islands. You get all the facilities that you expect from a hospitality point of view.
Features: Air Conditioning, Heater, Laptop-friendly Workspace, TV, WiFi, Free Parking on premises, Independent Building Entrance, Private Living Room
Location: Vijayanagar, Havelock Island
Starting Price: INR 4,500/night
Nearby Attractions: Vijay Nagar Beach, Radhanagar Beach, Kala Pathar Beach
12. The Wild Orchid Resort
This is one of the most famous homestays in Andaman is a delightful mixture of discovery, relaxation, luxury and simplicity. The rooms here, are separate cottages on the ground floor and are quaint, cozy and rustic.
Features: The Red Snapper Restaurant, Fat Martin Café, Lobby Lounge, Wifi, Bar, Activities Center, Room Service,
Excursions to Beaches, Fishing & Snorkeling trips, Tea & Coffee facilities in all rooms, Daily Housekeeping Service, Hammocks & Beach Chairs, Beach Dinners, Campfires
Location: Vijayanagar, Havelock Island
Starting Price: INR 4,500/night
Nearby Attractions: Veer Savarkar Park, Children’s Traffic Park, Balidan Vedi
Homestays in Middle & North Andaman
Koh Hee is one of the last traditional wooden Karen homes in Middle Andaman, built in the 1960s and surrounded by a 5-acre organic farm that has been cared for by the same family for generations. Guests can enjoy traditional home-cooked Karen meals in a peaceful setting away from the crowds. For families seeking an authentic island experience, some Andaman family holiday packages also include heritage homestays like this alongside the islands’ major attractions.
Features: Basic Essentials, Hot Water, Laptop-friendly Workspace
Location: Mayabunder
Starting Price: INR 3,000/night
Nearby Attractions: Swamp Island, Aves Island
What to expect- amenities, meals & booking tips
Most Andaman homestays include Wi-Fi, hot water, an AC or fan room and free parking; many add a complimentary breakfast, a laptop-friendly workspace and airport pickup/drop — several of the stays below do (Orchid Marina, Urban Castle, Andamans Woods). Home-cooked meals are a signature draw. Koh Hee serves traditional Karen food and Andamans Woods runs an in-house café with morning yoga. Expect to share common spaces with your host family — that is the point of a homestay over a hotel. Book 3–4 weeks ahead for December–January (peak); October–May is the comfortable season to visit.
Frequently Asked Questions About Homestays In Andaman
Some of the interesting activities to pursue in Andaman and Nicobar Islands are scuba diving, snorkeling, sea walking, parasailing, island trekking, watching dolphins, attending the Cellular Jail light and sound show, glass bottom boating, seaplane ride, mangrove kayaking, tour to Barren Island, visit to Chidiya Tapu, visit to rubber plantations.
Andaman and Nicobar Islands is a place which can be visited by the tourists throughout the year. The islands don’t have major fluctuations in temperature and have pleasant weather. However, one may say that the best time to visiting Andaman and Nicobar Islands is from November to May. One should avoid planning a trip in the Monsoon as the trip may be affected as there may be high tidal waves, continuous rains and strong winds in the islands.
Some of the things you may buy from Andaman and Nicobar Islands are Pearls, Spices, Timber Crafts, Jute Items and Coconut Handicrafts. One may also buy shells, Nicobari Mats and Hats, Cane Goods as a souvenir from the islands.
The island turns out to be one of the best places to try out the seafood, which range of varieties can confuse you. Do visit the Red Snapper located in Port Blair, Mandalay Restaurant at Fortune Resort - Bay Island are some of the best places to eat while you stay on the island.
A homestay in Andaman costs roughly ₹1,500–₹3,000 per night for a basic room and ₹4,000–₹8,200 for a premium or sea-facing stay 🔒 VERIFY WITH DATA TEAM. The cheapest in this list is The Golders’ Creek B&B (from ₹1,495) and the priciest is the hilltop Sanctuary Andamans (from ₹8,200). Rates rise in the December–January peak and dip in the monsoon shoulder months.
Most Andaman homestays include Wi-Fi, hot water, an AC or fan room and free parking; many add a complimentary breakfast, a workspace and airport pickup. Home-cooked meals are common — Koh Hee serves traditional Karen food and Andamans Woods has an in-house café. Always confirm AC, breakfast and pickup at the time of booking, as they vary by property.
Port Blair suits first trips. The airport, harbour and most homestays are here, so it is the most connected base. Choose Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep) if you want a beach on your doorstep- it has fewer homestays and they book out earliest. A common plan is 2–3 nights in Port Blair, then 2–3 nights in Havelock.
Book 3–4 weeks ahead for the December–January peak, when the limited Havelock stays fill fastest; a week or two is usually enough off-season. Most homestays take direct enquiries or list on booking aggregators. Confirm the exact tariff, what the rate includes (meals, pickup) and the cancellation terms in writing before you pay.
