Hotels in Havelock Island: Where to Stay in 2026

Short answer: choose the area before choosing the hotel. Pick Radhanagar if staying by Beach No. 7 is the priority. Compare Govind Nagar if you want one of the island's main accommodation clusters. Look at Vijaynagar for Beach No. 5 properties. The right choice depends on the exact room, beach access, meals and transfers, not a “best resort” label.

Havelock Island is officially called Swaraj Dweep. This is a verified comparison, not a ranking. Every property below appears in the Andaman and Nicobar Tourism accommodation directory or its government accommodation list, and was checked against a current first-party source on 25 August 2026.

Havelock Island hotels at a glance

Hotel	Area	Consider it if you want	Main trade-off to check
Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, Andamans	Radhanagar Beach No. 7	An all-villa, full-service resort with beach access, dining, pool and spa facilities	Confirm the exact villa category, view and inclusions
Barefoot at Havelock	Radhanagar Beach No. 7	A forest-style property with cottages, tents and villas near Radhanagar	One duplex category is only partially air-conditioned, so match the room carefully
SeaShell Havelock	Govind Nagar	A beachside resort with several room types, on-site dining and a dive shop	Some room layouts have stairs or occupancy limits
Tilar Siro Andamans	Vijaynagar Beach No. 5	A resort between the rainforest and coast, with rooms, villas and nature-led activities	Confirm which activities and meal arrangements are included
Silver Sand Beach Resort, Havelock	Vijaynagar Beach No. 5	A property listing a pool, restaurant, spa and several room categories	Verify the exact view, beach access and transfer terms for your booking
Dolphin Resort	Swaraj Dweep	A government accommodation option operated by ANIIDCO	Confirm current rooms, facilities and booking process directly

Choose the area first

The Tourism Department says most Swaraj Dweep accommodation is concentrated around Govind Nagar, Vijaynagar and Radhanagar. That makes the area decision a useful first filter, but it does not remove the need to check the precise property location and your transport plan.

Radhanagar: for Beach No. 7 access

Start here if Radhanagar Beach is the centre of the stay. Taj Exotica lists its address at Radhanagar Beach No. 7 and confirms beach access. Barefoot at Havelock also gives Beach No. 7, Radhanagar Village as its address. Compare the style and exact room category rather than treating both as interchangeable. Also arrange the transfer from the jetty before arrival instead of assuming it is included.

Govind Nagar: for an established accommodation cluster

Govind Nagar is one of the three areas named by the Tourism Department as a main accommodation cluster. SeaShell Havelock publishes a Govind Nagar address and offers multiple room layouts, dining and an in-house dive shop. Read the room details closely: its Nicobari Cottage page, for example, warns about steep stairs and suitability for children, older guests and people with limited mobility.

Vijaynagar: for Beach No. 5 properties

Tilar Siro describes its location on Vijaynagar Beach, also called Beach No. 5. Silver Sand publishes a No. 5 Vijay Nagar Beach address. Both list several on-site facilities, but “beach resort” alone does not tell you which room faces the sea, what is included in the rate or whether an activity operates on your dates. Get those details in writing.

Six verified stays to compare

1. Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, Andamans

Best fit: travellers comparing full-service resorts and willing to pay for the exact villa and facilities they value.

Taj's current page confirms an all-villa property at Radhanagar Beach No. 7, with beach access, restaurants, a pool, spa and accessible facilities. Do not assume every villa has the same outlook or inclusions. Check the named villa category, meal plan, extra-bed rules and cancellation terms before payment.

2. Barefoot at Havelock

Best fit: travellers who want to stay near Radhanagar in a forest-style property rather than a conventional hotel block.

The property publishes a Beach No. 7, Radhanagar Village address and lists tents, cottages and villas. Its room list matters: the Duplex Cottage is described as partially air-conditioned, while several other categories are air-conditioned. Confirm the exact category, bed setup and access path if heat or mobility is a concern.

3. SeaShell Havelock

Best fit: travellers comparing a Govind Nagar resort with dining and activity facilities on site.

SeaShell's page confirms its Govind Nagar address, room categories, restaurants, spa and dive shop. It also publishes specific restrictions for some layouts. Match the room name on the confirmation to the official room description, particularly when travelling with children, older relatives or anyone who cannot manage steep stairs.

4. Tilar Siro Andamans

Best fit: travellers looking at the Vijaynagar side and interested in nature-led activities.

The current CGH Earth page places Tilar Siro between rainforest and Vijaynagar Beach No. 5. It lists garden rooms, sea-facing rooms and a villa suite with a private pool, plus guided nature and water activities. Confirm the selected room, activity availability, meal plan and transfer arrangements for the actual dates.

5. Silver Sand Beach Resort, Havelock

Best fit: travellers comparing a Vijaynagar property with a pool, restaurant and spa listed on site.

Silver Sand gives a No. 5 Vijay Nagar Beach address and lists room categories, a sea-facing pool, restaurant, spa and transfer facility. Treat distances and transfer descriptions on any hotel page as estimates. Ask for the exact pickup terms and enough road-time buffer for the correct ferry departure.

6. Dolphin Resort

Best fit: travellers specifically interested in a government-run stay.

The Tourism Department's government accommodation list identifies Dolphin Resort (New Block) on Swaraj Dweep under ANIIDCO and publishes contact details. The same directory also contains a separate private-accommodation entry with a similar name. Use the government listing and ANIIDCO contact details to confirm which property, block and booking process you are dealing with. Current room and facility details could not be verified from a working ANIIDCO property page, so none are claimed here.

Do not confuse directory grades with hotel stars

The official tourism directory has a “Grade” column with labels such as A+, A and B. It does not present that column as a formal hotel star classification. Do not convert those grades into 3-star, 4-star or 5-star claims. If a formal classification matters, ask the property for the current certificate and validity dates.

Booking checklist for an island stay

Match the exact property: compare the full property name, area, address and contact details.
Confirm the room: record the category, bed setup, air-conditioning, stairs, view, occupancy and accessibility needs.
Price the complete stay: include taxes, meals, transfers, extra beds, activities and cancellation charges.
Check beach wording: “beachside”, “beach access”, “sea-facing” and “private beach” do not mean the same thing.
Plan the ferry connection: confirm the correct jetty, reporting time and road transfer. Keep a sensible buffer.
Ask about essentials: backup power, hot water, Wi-Fi expectations, mobile signal, medical needs and lift access.
Get changes in writing: keep the final room, meal, pickup and cancellation terms with the booking record.

Next, use the complete Havelock Island guide to choose the stay length, transport and daily order. Plan the journey with the Port Blair to Havelock ferry guide, or compare the island's main shores in the Havelock beach guide.

Sources checked

Last checked: 25 August 2026. Hotel facilities, names, activity availability and policies can change. Verify the exact property, room and terms directly before payment.