Best hotels in Andaman Islands

Picture yourself on a quiet island, no-one around to disturb you, pristine beaches lapped by azure waters, and a thatched cottage to rest your head every night... Well, that's Barefoot at Havelock down to a tee! It might be a resort but put all thoughts of luxury hotels from your mind: this is for those looking for true island adventure. Much of the time, the island itself takes centre stage and guests are welcomed to appreciate its beauty whilst also protecting it from harm. Rainwater is harvested, everything is built from indigenous materials, and vegetables are grown organically on the surrounding land. The saying 'take only photos and leave only footprints', really does apply here.

If you've ever heard the name 'Havelock' muttered among those in the know, then you may have heard of the Jalakara. A beachy boutique bolthole lauded by travel writers the world over, the idea is to get totally back to basics, but in serious castaway-chic style. The entire property is immaculately decorated and focused on helping you take a break from the bustle of daily life, whether that's admiring the phenomenal surroundings, feasting on locally sourced delicious-ness or being soothed and calmed in the traditional spa. Sublime, perfectly modern and full of imagination this is place that feels completely and utterly like home...

A tropical addition to the renowned Taj family, the Exotica Resort is 46 acres of unencumbered luxury on Havelock Island. Not only does the resort sit upon the famously beautiful Radhangar Beach, it’s also surrounded by coconut trees, mangrove forests and orchards bursting with mangoes, mud apples and mulberries - heaven! You’ll find everything you need for a blissful beach getaway, with 54 ritzy villas to choose from, three delicious restaurants and an Olympic-size infinity pool. And whilst the resort might be big, its footprint is small: not one tree was cut down during construction, it’s partially solar powered, there’s an onsite bottling plant, and a reservoir to collect rainwater too.