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The Luxor

Haddo | 830 m from Airport Authority Colony | 3.2 km drive to Veer Savarkar International Airport
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Located near Haddo Jetty, excellent food quality, friendly and accommodating staff
Located near Haddo Jetty, excellent food quality, friendly and accommodating staff
This 3 Star Hotel in Port Blair is located in Haddo. Full Address of property is J.N ROAD HADDO, Portblair, South Andaman, Andaman and Nicobar Islands View On Map Key amenities of this property are Restaurant & 24-hour Room Service & Bar.
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Very Good4.1

Based on 107 Ratings and 44 reviews

Location3.9

Cleanliness4.3

Food3.9

Hospitality4

Value For Money3.9

Facilities4.1

Security4.2

Child Friendliness3.7

(107 Ratings)

₹ 5,250

₹ 3,749

+ ₹ 473 taxes & fees

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The Harriet View | in the Heart of CityLike a 3

Phoenix Bay | 810 m from Airport Authority Colony | 2.6 km drive to Veer Savarkar International Airport

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Breakfast Included
Centrally located near attractions, family-like hospitality, tasty homemade food options
Centrally located near attractions, family-like hospitality, tasty homemade food options
Location of the BnB is Phoenix Bay View On Map (Behind Old Anthropological Museum, M.A. Road ,Phoenix Bay). Top Facilities of this BnB are Caretaker & Housekeeping & Free Wi-Fi.
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Excellent4.6

Based on 1205 Ratings and 751 reviews

Location4.3

Cleanliness4.6

Value For Money4.6

Food4.7

Facilities4.4

Checkin Experience4.9

Information Accuracy4.6

Wifi4.2

Caretaker4.9

Kitchen4.7

Value For Money4.6

(1205 Ratings)

₹ 6,500

₹ 3,736

+ ₹ 486 taxes & fees

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HOTEL COSTA LAND

Mohanpura | 2 km from Airport Authority Colony | 10 minutes walk to Veer Savarkar International Airport
Couple Friendly
Free Cancellation
Prime location by cellular jail and Aberdeen bazaar, Clean and spacious rooms, Friendly staff
Prime location by cellular jail and Aberdeen bazaar, Clean and spacious rooms, Friendly staff
Full Address of property is HOTEL COSTA LAND, NEAR NEW INDIA INSURANCE, BABU LINE (RAM MANDIR ROAD), ABERDEEN BAZAR, ... View On Map Key amenities of this property are 24-hour Room Service & Power Backup & Elevator/Lift.
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Excellent4.3

Based on 220 Ratings and 102 reviews

Location4.7

Cleanliness4.6

Value For Money4.5

Child Friendliness4.1

(220 Ratings)

₹ 2,449

₹ 1,825

+ ₹ 221 taxes & fees

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Salt Life - A Ocean Front PropertyLike a 3

Haddo | 2 km from Airport Authority Colony | 4.3 km drive to Veer Savarkar International Airport

Private Room in a Villa

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Amazing sea view, excellent staff hospitality, proximity to Haddo jetty for easy ferry access
Amazing sea view, excellent staff hospitality, proximity to Haddo jetty for easy ferry access
Location of the Villa is Haddo View On Map (5 BS Sea Shore Haddo Road, Port Blair 7441012). Top Facilities of this Villa are Caretaker & Housekeeping & Free Wi-Fi.
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Very Good4.1

Based on 366 Ratings and 190 reviews

Location4.3

Cleanliness4.4

Value For Money3.9

Food3.5

Facilities4.1

Checkin Experience4.4

Information Accuracy3.7

Wifi3.6

Caretaker4.3

Kitchen3.5

Value For Money3.9

(366 Ratings)

₹ 5,800

₹ 3,619

+ ₹ 493 taxes & fees

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Hotel Marina Manor

Junglighat | 1.7 km from Airport Authority Colony | 9 minutes walk to Veer Savarkar International Airport
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Centrally located near attractions, great food at the restaurant, spacious and clean rooms
Centrally located near attractions, great food at the restaurant, spacious and clean rooms
Very Good4.1

Based on 649 Ratings and 370 reviews

Location4.3

Cleanliness4.2

Room4.2

Food4.1

Hospitality4.3

Value For Money4

Facilities3.9

Security4.3

Child Friendliness3.9

(649 Ratings)

₹ 4,100

₹ 2,378

+ ₹ 298 taxes & fees

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HORIZON VIEW BED & BREAKFAST | Rooms & Wi-Fi

Haddo | 2 km from Airport Authority Colony | 4 minutes walk to Veer Savarkar International Airport

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Stunning sea view room, short walk to Haddo Jetty, tasty homemade meals available
Stunning sea view room, short walk to Haddo Jetty, tasty homemade meals available
Location of the BnB is Haddo View On Map (11/13, VAN VIKAS ROAD, HADDO, PORT BLAIR-744102). Top Facilities of this BnB are Caretaker & Housekeeping & Free Wi-Fi.
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Excellent4.3

Based on 226 Ratings and 130 reviews

Location4.3

Cleanliness4.4

Value For Money4.4

Food4

Facilities4.2

Checkin Experience4.7

Information Accuracy4.9

Wifi3.8

Caretaker4.7

Kitchen4

Value For Money4.4

(226 Ratings)

₹ 2,000

₹ 1,140

+ ₹ 133 taxes & fees

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Silver Sand Sentinel

DAG Colony | 1.6 km from Airport Authority Colony | 10 minutes walk to Veer Savarkar International Airport
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Breakfast Included
Property boasting two dining outlets and a pool Property boasting two dining outlets and a pool
This 4 Star Hotel in Port Blair is located in DAG Colony. Full Address of property is Phoenix Bay, Port Blair, Andaman District View On Map Key amenities of this property are Swimming Pool & Spa & Restaurant.
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Very Good3.9

Based on 261 Ratings and 197 reviews

Hospitality3.7

Facilities3.4

Food3.7

Room3.6

Cleanliness3.6

Value For Money3

Child Friendliness3.3

(261 Ratings)

₹ 12,999

₹ 10,122

+ ₹ 2,541 taxes & fees

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Gkb Bay View Home Stay

Junglighat | 2 km from Airport Authority Colony | 7 minutes walk to Veer Savarkar International Airport

Private Room in a Homestay

Couple Friendly
Free Cancellation
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Stunning beach views, delicious homemade food, spacious rooms with balconies
Stunning beach views, delicious homemade food, spacious rooms with balconies
Location of the Homestay is Junglighat View On Map (JUNGLIGHAT Port Blair 6 South ANDAMAN Andaman and nicobar islands 744103). Top Facilities of this Homestay are Living Room & Caretaker & Parking.
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Excellent4.3

Based on 229 Ratings and 118 reviews

Location4.2

Cleanliness4.5

Value For Money4.5

Food4.4

Facilities4.4

Checkin Experience4.6

Information Accuracy4.2

Wifi3.4

Caretaker4.6

Kitchen4.2

Value For Money4.5

(229 Ratings)

₹ 1,800

₹ 1,508

+ ₹ 90 taxes & fees

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PARK INN

DAG Colony | 1.4 km from Airport Authority Colony | 10 minutes walk to Veer Savarkar International Airport
Couple Friendly
Free Cancellation till 24 hrs before check in
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Full Address of property is 61 Moulana Azad Road Phoenix Bay PORT BLAIR View On Map Key amenities of this property are Lounge & Caretaker & Paid Parking.
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Good3.3

Based on 169 Ratings and 88 reviews

Location3.6

Cleanliness2.9

Room2.9

Value For Money3.3

Facilities2.6

Hospitality3.3

Child Friendliness3.4

(169 Ratings)

₹ 1,200

₹ 941

+ ₹ 53 taxes & fees

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Hotel Shreesh

Junglighat | 1.3 km from Airport Authority Colony | 1.3 km drive to Veer Savarkar International Airport
Couple Friendly
Free Cancellation till 24 hrs before check in
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Breakfast Included
Location near major attractions, excellent sea view rooms, packed breakfast for early trips
Location near major attractions, excellent sea view rooms, packed breakfast for early trips
Very Good3.8

Based on 263 Ratings and 191 reviews

Location4.1

Cleanliness3.8

Room3.7

Food3.8

Hospitality3.8

Value For Money3.9

Facilities3.5

Security3.6

Child Friendliness3.7

(263 Ratings)

₹ 2,500

₹ 1,960

+ ₹ 238 taxes & fees

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Sea La Vie, Andaman

Haddo | 2 km from Airport Authority Colony | 10 minutes walk to Veer Savarkar International Airport

Private Room in a Homestay

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Stunning sea view from spacious rooms, close to Haddo Jetty, warm vibe with friendly staff
Stunning sea view from spacious rooms, close to Haddo Jetty, warm vibe with friendly staff
Full Address of property is 03, foreshore road, near ChathamPolice Station, Haddo, Port Blair View On Map Key amenities of this property are Caretaker & Free Parking & Power Backup.
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Excellent4.3

Based on 80 Ratings and 36 reviews

Location4.2

Cleanliness4.1

Value For Money4

Facilities4.1

Checkin Experience4.4

Information Accuracy4.1

Wifi4.1

Caretaker4.8

Value For Money4

(80 Ratings)

₹ 3,000

₹ 2,340

+ ₹ 285 taxes & fees

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Ocean Terrace

Haddo | 950 m from Airport Authority Colony | 3.3 km drive to Veer Savarkar International Airport

Private Room in a Homestay

Free Cancellation till check-in
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Breakfast Included
Prime location by Haddo jetty, scenic sea view dining, tasty homely food made on-site
Prime location by Haddo jetty, scenic sea view dining, tasty homely food made on-site
Location of the BnB is Haddo View On Map (10 DP St, Haddo, Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands 744102). Top Facilities of this BnB are Caretaker & Housekeeping & Free Wi-Fi.
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Very Good4.1

Based on 94 Ratings and 40 reviews

Location4.1

Cleanliness3.9

Value For Money3.8

Food4.5

Facilities4

Checkin Experience4.3

Information Accuracy4.2

Wifi3.6

Caretaker4.2

Kitchen4

Value For Money3.8

(94 Ratings)

₹ 3,200

₹ 2,207

+ ₹ 266 taxes & fees

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KALKI

Biggie Line | 1.9 km from Airport Authority Colony | 2.2 km drive to Veer Savarkar International Airport
Free Cancellation till 24 hrs before check in
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Breakfast Included
Situated near the market, attentive staff, delicious packed breakfast for early trips
Situated near the market, attentive staff, delicious packed breakfast for early trips
Very Good3.7

Based on 88 Ratings and 29 reviews

Location4.2

Cleanliness4.5

Food3.9

Value For Money4.1

Facilities3.5

Child Friendliness4.2

(88 Ratings)

₹ 4,800

₹ 4,047

+ ₹ 456 taxes & fees

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Mahira Residency

Haddo | 710 m from Airport Authority Colony | 4 minutes walk to Veer Savarkar International Airport

Private Room in a Homestay

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Excellent location near Vijay Nagar Beach, cozy spacious rooms, friendly cooperative staff
Excellent location near Vijay Nagar Beach, cozy spacious rooms, friendly cooperative staff
Location of the Homestay is Haddo View On Map (Opp nicearts , Haddo Road). Top Facilities of this Homestay are Living Room & Caretaker & Dining Area.
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Excellent4.3

Based on 29 Ratings and 21 reviews

Location4.1

Cleanliness4.2

Value For Money3.9

Food4.5

Facilities4.1

Checkin Experience4.1

Wifi3.1

Caretaker4

Value For Money3.9

(29 Ratings)

₹ 3,749

₹ 2,054

+ ₹ 256 taxes & fees

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Hotel Shompen

Junglighat | 1.8 km from Airport Authority Colony | 2 km drive to Veer Savarkar International Airport
Free Cancellation
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Breakfast Included
Prime location, rooftop restaurant with views, complimentary packed breakfast for early flights
Prime location, rooftop restaurant with views, complimentary packed breakfast for early flights
This 3 Star Hotel in Port Blair is located in Junglighat. Full Address of property is 2, Middle Point, Port Blair - 744101, Andaman District View On Map Key amenities of this property are Spa & Restaurant & Lounge.
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Very Good3.6

Based on 55 Ratings and 21 reviews

Location3.9

Cleanliness3.4

Food3.3

Value For Money3.1

Facilities3.5

Child Friendliness4

(55 Ratings)

₹ 3,999

₹ 2,607

+ ₹ 323 taxes & fees

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The Hook BNB Port Blair

Haddo | 1.4 km from Airport Authority Colony | 4 minutes walk to Veer Savarkar International Airport

Private Room in a Homestay

Couple Friendly
Free Cancellation till 24 hrs before check in
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Breakfast Included
Breathtaking sea view from balcony, complimentary airport pick-up, homemade local cuisine
Breathtaking sea view from balcony, complimentary airport pick-up, homemade local cuisine
Location of the Homestay is Haddo View On Map (The hook bnb , shaheed bhagat singh colony, near old tata motors, Haddo). Top Facilities of this Homestay are Pool/ Beach towels & Caretaker & Free Parking.
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Excellent4.9

Based on 50 Ratings and 30 reviews

Location4.5

Cleanliness4.8

Value For Money4.6

Food4.7

Facilities4.7

Checkin Experience4.7

Information Accuracy4.6

Wifi4.7

Caretaker4.9

Value For Money4.6

(50 Ratings)

₹ 3,150

₹ 1,897

+ ₹ 229 taxes & fees

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HOTEL DE PEBBLES

Haddo | 1.7 km from Airport Authority Colony | 10 minutes walk to Veer Savarkar International Airport
Free Cancellation till 24 hrs before check in
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Breakfast Included
Location near Haddo jetty, sea view rooms, excellent personalized hospitality and food quality
Location near Haddo jetty, sea view rooms, excellent personalized hospitality and food quality
This 3 Star Hotel in Port Blair is located in Haddo. Full Address of property is No.24, Jawaharlal Nehru Road, Haddo Port Blair, South Andaman, Andaman and Nicobar Islands - 744102 View On Map Key amenities of this property are Water Sports & Restaurant & 24-hour Room Service.
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Excellent4.8

Based on 262 Ratings and 141 reviews

Location4.5

Cleanliness4.8

Room5

Food4.6

Hospitality5

Value For Money4.7

Facilities4.4

Security4.7

Child Friendliness4.6

(262 Ratings)

₹ 5,796

₹ 5,271

+ ₹ 580 taxes & fees

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Grand Paradise

Phoenix Bay | 1.1 km from Airport Authority Colony | 10 minutes walk to Veer Savarkar International Airport
Excellent location near key attractions, spacious and clean rooms, helpful and courteous staff
Excellent location near key attractions, spacious and clean rooms, helpful and courteous staff
Location of the Hotel is Phoenix Bay View On Map (1,MB 62, MA Road, Port Blair, South Andaman, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, 744101). Top Facilities of this Hotel are Swimming Pool & Gym & Restaurant.
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Very Good3.8

Based on 145 Ratings and 93 reviews

Location3.8

Cleanliness4.2

Room4

Value For Money3.7

Food3.4

Security4

Facilities3.6

Hospitality3.9

Child Friendliness3.7

(145 Ratings)

₹ 3,240

₹ 2,480

+ ₹ 300 taxes & fees

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The Albatross

Junglighat | 1.4 km from Airport Authority Colony | 10 minutes walk to Veer Savarkar International Airport
Breakfast Included
Homemade food, personalized service, candlelight dinner and barbecue activities
Homemade food, personalized service, candlelight dinner and barbecue activities
Excellent4.8

Based on 64 Ratings and 30 reviews

Location4.5

Cleanliness4.8

Value For Money4.9

Food4.8

Facilities4.7

Child Friendliness5

(64 Ratings)

₹ 2,750

₹ 2,392

+ ₹ 270 taxes & fees

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GURU INTERNATIONAL

DAG Colony | 1.6 km from Airport Authority Colony | 2 km drive to Veer Savarkar International Airport
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Central location near attractions, great food options, supportive and friendly staff
Central location near attractions, great food options, supportive and friendly staff
Very Good3.9

Based on 135 Ratings and 76 reviews

Location4.5

Cleanliness4

Room4

Food3.2

Hospitality3.7

Value For Money3.9

Facilities3.7

Security4.5

Child Friendliness3.5

(135 Ratings)

₹ 3,200

₹ 2,210

+ ₹ 264 taxes & fees

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