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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 bed and breakfast, and it is the most affordable, homely way to base yourself in the islands. Indicative tariffs run from about Rs 1,495 to Rs 8,200 a night. Most cluster around Port Blair (Haddo, Phoenix Bay, Garacharama), with a handful on Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep) for beach access and a few quieter rooms on Neil. Below are 13 of the best Andaman homestays, grouped by area with indicative Rs/night tariffs, so you can match one to your budget and route. For the wider picture of places to visit in Andaman and when to go, see the Andaman travel guide.
Key takeaways
- From Rs 1,495 a night: The Golders’ Creek B&B in Port Blair is the cheapest pick here; premium hilltop stays reach Rs 8,200.
- Base in Port Blair for a first trip. The airport, harbour and 10 of these 13 homestays are here.
- Choose Havelock (Swaraj Dweep) for a beach on your doorstep, but book early. It has far fewer homestays and they sell out first.
- Go November to May for calm seas and comfortable weather. December and January is the peak, so reserve 3 to 4 weeks ahead.
- Compare all 13 at a glance in the table below by area, price and what each stay suits.
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What is a homestay in Andaman, and how much does it cost?
A homestay in Andaman costs roughly Rs 1,500 to Rs 3,000 a night for a basic room and Rs 4,000 to Rs 8,200 for a premium or sea-facing stay. The cheapest on this list is The Golders’ Creek B&B (from Rs 1,495) and the priciest is the hilltop Sanctuary Andamans (from Rs 8,200). Rates climb in the December and January peak and dip in the monsoon shoulder months.
Choosing a homestay in Andaman comes down to three things: area (Port Blair for connectivity and the airport, Havelock for beaches), budget, and amenities (AC, Wi-Fi, home-cooked meals, airport pickup). As a rule of thumb, Rs 1,500 to Rs 3,000 gets you a clean basic room in town or inland, while Rs 4,000 to Rs 8,200 buys a premium, hilltop or near-beach stay. The table below compares all 13 on exactly those points, and detailed write-ups follow, grouped by island.
Homestay comparison table (Rs/night)
Budget rooms sit in the Rs 1,500 to Rs 3,000 band; premium and sea-facing stays run Rs 4,000 to Rs 8,200. All 13 at a glance:
| # | Homestay | Area | Type | From (Rs/night) | Best for |
| 1 | Sanctuary Andamans | South Andaman (20 min from PB airport) | Premium | 8,200 | Hilltop seclusion, nature and forest walks |
| 2 | Sri Radha Nivas Homestay | Haddo, Port Blair | Premium | 5,200 | Sunrise views, near harbour and airport |
| 3 | The Harriet View | Phoenix Bay, Port Blair | Mid | 4,995 | City-centre base, close to attractions |
| 4 | White Coral Beach | Vijayanagar, Havelock Island | Mid | 4,500 | Beach lovers, near Kalapathar Beach |
| 5 | The Wild Orchid Resort | Havelock Island | Mid | 4,500 | Cottage stay, on-site restaurant and bar |
| 6 | Rest Nest Premium | Port Blair | Mid | 4,200 | Groups and families (3 bedrooms) |
| 7 | Koh Hee | Mayabunder, Middle Andaman | Budget | 3,000 | Traditional Karen home, organic meals |
| 8 | The Port Vista | Haddo, Port Blair | Budget | 2,800 | Budget city stay, 360-degree sunroof view |
| 9 | The Golders’ Creek B&B | Teylarabad, Port Blair | Budget | 1,495 | Cheapest pick, creek-view terrace |
| 10 | Grey Stone Shelter | Shadipur, Port Blair | Budget | 2,250 | Solo or small group, self-catering 1 BHK |
| 11 | Urban Castle | M.G. Road, Port Blair | Budget | 2,299 | Central service apartment, live music |
| 12 | Andamans Woods Homestay | Dollygunj, Port Blair | Budget | 2,500 | Large groups (up to 15), yoga and meals |
| 13 | Orchid Marina | Garacharama, Port Blair | Budget | 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. For a Port Blair-only deep dive, see our guide to homestays in Port Blair.
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Sanctuary Andamans
A hilltop cottage wrapped in forest, with tree cover and beach walks on the doorstep and a 20-minute drive down to Port Blair airport. It is rustic by design and the most secluded, most expensive stay on this list.
| Location | South Andaman (20 min from Port Blair airport) |
| Tariff | From Rs 8,200/night |
| Type | Premium |
| Best for | Hilltop seclusion, nature and forest walks |
| Nearby | Corbyn Cove Beach, Zonal Anthropological Museum |
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Sri Radha Nivas Homestay
Wake to a clear sunrise 2.5 km from the airport and just 800 m from the harbour that connects to Havelock and Neil. The location makes onward ferry mornings easy, which is why it is a favourite for island-hopping itineraries.
| Location | Haddo, Port Blair |
| Tariff | From Rs 5,200/night |
| Type | Premium |
| Best for | Sunrise views, near harbour and airport |
| Nearby | Mount Harriet National Park, Marina Park, North Bay Island |
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The Harriet View
A city-centre base at Phoenix Bay, well connected to Samudrika, Sagarika, the Anthropological Museum, Chatham Saw Mill and Marina Park. Veer Savarkar Airport is 2.5 to 3 km away, so you are close to everything on a first trip.
| Location | Phoenix Bay, Port Blair |
| Tariff | From Rs 4,995/night |
| Type | Mid |
| Best for | City-centre base, close to attractions |
| Nearby | Cellular Jail, Samudrika Marine Museum, Viper Island |
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Rest Nest Premium
A relaxed three-bedroom stay with queen beds, extra singles in the living area and a wide sofa bed, built to sleep a group comfortably without a premium price. Good value for families and friends travelling together.
| Location | Port Blair |
| Tariff | From Rs 4,200/night |
| Type | Mid |
| Best for | Groups and families (3 bedrooms) |
| Nearby | North Bay Island, Aberdeen Clock Tower |
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The Port Vista
A quiet budget stay in the heart of Port Blair, with the Dockyard and Viper Island to the west and Mt. Harriet to the north. The best feature is an open sunroof with a 360-degree view of the city. Restaurants, the airport and the harbour are a 15 to 20 minute drive away.
| Location | Haddo, Port Blair |
| Tariff | From Rs 2,800/night |
| Type | Budget |
| Best for | Budget city stay, 360-degree sunroof view |
| Nearby | Munda Pahad Beach, Jogger’s Park, Port Blair Aquarium |
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The Golders’ Creek Bed n Breakfast
The cheapest pick on the list, in a small residential colony just 70 m off the Great Andaman Trunk Road. It is homely and simple, with a creek view from the terrace, which makes it a solid budget base for Port Blair sightseeing.
| Location | Teylarabad, Port Blair |
| Tariff | From Rs 1,495/night |
| Type | Budget |
| Best for | Cheapest pick, creek-view terrace |
| Nearby | Gandhi Park, Corbyn’s Cove Beach |
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Grey Stone Shelter
A ground-floor 1 BHK for up to three guests with a kitchenette for basic cooking. Guests single out the professional, friendly staff, and the self-catering setup suits solo travellers and small groups.
| Location | Shadipur, Port Blair |
| Tariff | From Rs 2,250/night |
| Type | Budget |
| Best for | Solo or small group, self-catering 1 BHK |
| Nearby | Central Port Blair |
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Urban Castle
A central service apartment with a living room, attached kitchen and a covered balcony that looks out over hills and greenery. The hosts arrange sightseeing on request and know the local area well, so it works for first-timers.
| Location | M.G. Road, Port Blair |
| Tariff | From Rs 2,299/night |
| Type | Budget |
| Best for | Central service apartment, local hosts |
| Nearby | Aberdeen Bazaar, Marina Park |
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Andamans Woods Homestay
Five bedrooms sleeping up to 15, with a complimentary breakfast, morning yoga and meditation led by an Art of Living teacher, and an in-house cafe serving home-cooked food. The hosts arrange customised sightseeing and offer special discounts for solo travellers.
| Location | Dollygunj, Port Blair |
| Tariff | From Rs 2,500/night |
| Type | Budget |
| Best for | Large groups (up to 15), yoga and meals |
| Nearby | Chidiya Tapu, Wandoor Beach |
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Orchid Marina
A modern, quiet stay set away from the city, with a mangrove forest beside the property that draws indigenous birds. The tariff includes airport pickup and drop and a complimentary breakfast, so it is easy on arrival and departure days.
| Location | Garacharama, Port Blair |
| Tariff | From Rs 2,149/night |
| Type | Budget |
| Best for | Quiet modern stay, free airport pickup |
| Nearby | Garacharama, Corbyn’s Cove Beach |
Best homestays in Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep)
Dweep) put you minutes from Radhanagar, Vijaynagar and Kalapathar beaches. Havelock has fewer homestays than Port Blair and they book out fastest in the December and January peak, so reserve early. Havelock also has the widest choice of things to do in Andaman, from scuba to sea walks.
White Coral Beach
One of the best homestays in Andaman for beach lovers, five minutes from Kalapathar Beach. The rooms are clean, spacious and elegantly themed, with the facilities you expect for a homely beach stay.
| Location | Vijayanagar, Havelock Island |
| Tariff | from Rs 4,500/night |
| Type | Mid |
| Best for | Beach lovers, near Kalapathar Beach |
| Nearby | Vijay Nagar Beach, Radhanagar Beach, Kalapathar Beach |
The Wild Orchid Resort
A cottage-style stay of quaint, cozy, rustic ground-floor cottages, mixing relaxation with a little comfort. On-site there is the Red Snapper Restaurant, Fat Martin Cafe, a bar and an activities centre running snorkelling and fishing trips, plus beach dinners and campfires.
| Location | Vijayanagar, Havelock Island |
| Tariff | from Rs 4,500/night |
| Type | Mid |
| Best for | Cottage stay, on-site restaurant and bar |
| Nearby | Radhanagar Beach, Kalapathar Beach, Elephant Beach |
Homestays in Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep)
Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep) is the quieter sister to Havelock, about a 1 to 1.5 hour ferry from Port Blair, often via Havelock. It has the fewest homestays of the three bases, most of them small family-run rooms near the market and within reach of Laxmanpur, Bharatpur and Sitapur beaches. Expect roughly Rs 1,200 to Rs 2,500 a night for a basic double, a little more for a sea-facing room in the December and January peak. Because stock is thin, book your Neil night before you reach the islands rather than on arrival. If you would rather not chase individual hosts, many Andaman tour packages bundle a Neil night into a Port Blair, Havelock and Neil route.
Homestays in Middle & North Andaman
Beyond the usual triangle, Middle and North Andaman reward travellers who want fewer crowds and a slower pace. The pick here is a heritage stay:
Koh Hee
One of the last traditional wooden Karen homes in Middle Andaman, built in the 1960s and set on a 5-acre organic farm the same family has tended for generations. Guests eat home-cooked Karen meals in a quiet setting well away from the crowds, which makes it a genuine off-the-map base for families and slow travellers.
| Location | Mayabunder, Middle Andaman |
| Tariff | from Rs 3,000/night |
| Type | Budget |
| Best for | Traditional Karen home, organic meals |
| Nearby | Swamp Island, Aves Island |
What to expect: amenities, meals and booking tips
Most Andaman homestays include Wi-Fi, hot water, an AC or fan room and free parking, and many add a complimentary breakfast, a laptop-friendly workspace and airport pickup or drop. Orchid Marina, Urban Castle and Andamans Woods all do. Home-cooked meals are the signature draw. Koh Hee serves traditional Karen food and Andamans Woods runs an in-house cafe with morning yoga. Expect to share common spaces with your host family. That is the point of a homestay over a hotel. October to May is the comfortable season to visit, and you should book 3 to 4 weeks ahead for the December and January peak.
How to book a homestay in Andaman (step by step)
- Fix your route first. Decide how many nights in Port Blair versus Havelock or Neil. Most travellers do 2 to 3 nights in Port Blair, then 2 to 3 by the beach.
- Shortlist by area and budget using the comparison table above, matching the price band to what you want to spend.
- Contact the host directly or through a booking aggregator, and ask for the current tariff in writing.
- Confirm exactly what the rate includes. Meals, AC, and airport or jetty pickup all vary by property.
- Check the cancellation terms before you pay, especially for peak-season December and January dates.
- Book 3 to 4 weeks ahead in peak season; a week or two is usually enough off-season.
If you would rather have stays, ferries and sightseeing handled together, an Andaman tour package can build a homestay into the itinerary.
Which homestay should you pick?
It comes down to your base and your budget: Port Blair for connectivity, Havelock for the beach, Neil for the quiet, and anywhere from Rs 1,495 to Rs 8,200 a night depending on the view. Sort the 13 by the table, book your peak-season nights early, and confirm what each rate includes before you pay. If you would rather have your stays, ferries and sightseeing arranged in one go, browse our Andaman tour packages and ask to build a homestay into the itinerary.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions About Homestays In Andaman
A homestay in Andaman costs roughly Rs 1,500 to Rs 3,000 a night for a basic room and Rs 4,000 to Rs 8,200 for a premium or sea-facing stay. The cheapest in this list is The Golders' Creek B&B (from Rs 1,495) and the priciest is the hilltop Sanctuary Andamans (from Rs 8,200). Rates rise in the December and 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, and 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 cafe. Always confirm AC, breakfast and pickup when you book, 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, though it has fewer homestays and they book out earliest. A common plan is 2 to 3 nights in Port Blair, then 2 to 3 nights in Havelock.
Book 3 to 4 weeks ahead for the December and 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.
Yes. Andaman is one of India's safest destinations, with low crime and a visible tourism-police presence in Port Blair and Havelock. Family-run homestays are used to hosting families and solo travellers, and hosts often help arrange pickups and sightseeing. As anywhere, pick a stay with recent reviews, share your plan with someone at home, and keep your ID and any permit handy for island transfers.
A homestay is usually cheaper than a comparable hotel in Andaman. Basic homestay rooms start around Rs 1,495 to Rs 3,000 a night, and many include breakfast and airport pickup. You trade some hotel-style privacy and 24-hour reception for home-cooked meals and a local host who knows the islands. For beachfront comfort on Havelock, compare homestays with the islands' hotels and resorts before you decide. hotels and resorts.
Yes, though they are limited. On Havelock Island, stays like White Coral Beach put you within five minutes of Kalapathar Beach, and premium hilltop options such as Sanctuary Andamans look out over forest and sea. True beachfront homestays are few and book out first in the December and January peak, so reserve early and confirm the view in writing, as sea-facing can mean a partial glimpse.
Popular activities include scuba diving, snorkelling, sea walking, parasailing, island trekking, dolphin watching, the Cellular Jail light and sound show, glass-bottom boating, a seaplane ride, mangrove kayaking, and trips to Barren Island and Chidiya Tapu. Most travellers pair these with beach time on Havelock and Neil.
Andaman can be visited year-round with little temperature swing, but the best time is November to May. Avoid the monsoon, roughly June to September, when high tides and rough seas can disrupt ferries and water sports.
Good buys include pearls, spices, timber crafts, jute items and coconut handicrafts. Shells, Nicobari mats and hats, and cane goods also make popular souvenirs from the islands.
The islands are among the best places in India for seafood, with a range that can be hard to choose from. Try the Red Snapper in Port Blair and the Mandalay Restaurant at Fortune Resort Bay Island for some of the best meals while you stay.
