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Perched on top of Marine Hill, our property provides a panoramic view of the sea as well of the city of Port Blair. Its well-appointed rooms with modern amenities and 24 hours housekeeping services, ensure that guests are comfortable and care for. Banqueting and conference facilities are available at "Utsav" and "Moksha" respectively. Dining options include our all-day dining "Salt & Pepper" which serves a multi-cuisine fare. "Amaya", our rooftop lounge bar which overlooks the Andaman Sea and the iconic North Bay, is sure to WOW you with lip-smacking seafood delicacies from the live kitchen, signature beverages from the bar and a live singer to keep you entertained. Being centrally located from the harbour, Aberdeen Bazar, bus-station, Cellular Jail, water sports complex, this the preferred hotel for all visiting Andaman before they proceed to our resorts in Havelock and Neil Island.
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Seashell Port Blair garners high marks for its cleanliness and inviting atmosphere, especially for the rooftop restaurant's live music and picturesque views. While some guests consider it pricey, the consensus is that the value is justified by the quality of food and vistas. Its central location is often highlighted as perfect for city exploration amidst tranquil scenery.
The service receives accolades for attentiveness and professionalism, and while rooms are sometimes described as snug, their cleanliness and sea views are widely praised. Amenities, including the tasty cuisine and stunning views, are also well-regarded.
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Inviting
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Comfortable
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Reasonable
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Immaculate
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Attentive
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The Sea Shell hotel is a charming hotel with excellent breakfast included and a rooftop restaurant and bar that has live music at night from 7:30 until 10:30 PM. The rooms are very comfortable. I had a room with a partial view of the ocean. Fredy assisted me to my room and helped me plan for that afternoon and evening by answering all of my questions and determining what would work best for me with the time that I had available and my interests for my last night in the Andaman Islands. I went to Chidiyatapu beach for sunset, however, it was cloudy so the sunset wasn’t good to watch. It was a beautiful beach that it was definitely worth seeing. I met several folks while there and enjoying the opportunity I had to see it. Their rooftop restaurant and bar had phenomenal food and service. I tried their spicy chili wine fish for lunch with the local Sula sauvignon blanc. Superb! The only problem that I had was I requested access to their wifi when I first arrived and was given a code to use. The wifi was horrible during lunch. The server, Anup, tried resetting it and entering my code again but it never worked properly. When I returned to the hotel around 6:30, I tried using the wifi again in my room without any better luck. I went to the front desk and spoke with the gentleman on duty who said this is an island ma’am the service is slow. I explained to him that this hotel is not a cheap hotel and that I could have saved money booking somewhere much cheaper. I expected the wifi to work properly. He tried doing a few more things and we tried restarting my phone. I requested to speak with a manager because it was imperative that I have a strong wifi connection at 12:05 AM the following morning. I am staff for an airline flying standby back to the USA. It was imperative that I was able to list for my flight 24 hours prior or this could make me miss my flight and be stuck in Delhi instead. I was able to speak with Fredy who immediately resolved the problem with my wifi. Fredy even provided an extra code for up to 3 people just in case I was not able to connect using the code that was working for any reason. Not only could I check in for my flight on time, I had access to upload many pictures and small videos from listening to live music at their rooftop restaurant and bar that evening while eating prawn skewers and trying some of their local Indian bread with a sauce to dip it in. From watching many other people eating, their sizzling seafood platters looked and smelled amazing! I thoroughly enjoyed my evening at their rooftop listening to live music and talking to the singer Henry Alfred who sang a wide variety of music that everyone had a fabulous time listening to. I enjoyed dancing and talking to many new friends who I met there until closing. Their breakfast that was included downstairs and was delicious. They had lots of different foods and fresh juice shots to choose from. I thought that everything I tried was excellent! Their staff was very friendly and accommodating with anything that you may need. The next day when I checked out, I found an envelope from this hotel that they must have provided at checkin with a different wifi code for up to 3 people attached. I didn’t realize that I had this envelope and code until I checked out that morning. Most likely I wouldn’t have had the wifi problems if I would have known and used this code instead of the code provided to me while checking in. I returned this and the extra unused code that Fredy gave me in case I needed it during the night to Fredy and thanked him so much for everything. I had a comfortable evening. once wifi was working properly I was able to do everything that I needed to on line without interruption. I was very pleased with the breakfast included, as well as lunch and dinner at their rooftop restaurant and bar. Their staff was very helpful and friendly! I recommend staying here anytime you are in Port Blair.
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Date of stay: December 2023Trip type: Travelled solo
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We stayed at the Sea Shell on a recent family holiday to the Andamans. I must be honest in mentioning that this property wasn’t our first choice and my booking experience wasn’t exceptional.
But once we reached the property, all our concerns vanished. This is a 14-15 year old hotel but it has been maintained very well, it feels more like a 5 year old property. The staff are well trained and courteous at all times. The food is great, doesn’t mess with your stomach and tastes good. The GM Mr Parvez Rana and the Operations Manager Mr Subbiah are available almost round the clock to attend to any concerns or requirements.
If you are on a vacation or business trip to Portblair , The Sea Shell is definitely a property you should consider for your stay.
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Date of stay: October 2021Trip type: Travelled with family
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Responded 22 Jan 2022
Dear Sir, Greetings from Seashell! Thank you for taking out time to write a review about Seashell. Your words of appreciation has ben delivered to the staff. It was our pleasure that you enjoyed your stay with us. We look forward to serving you soon in future. Kind regards Zoha
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Very nice location over a hill top, overlooking the bay and nice view of the city from rooftop. Very well managed by its GM Mr Parvez it scores much better as compared to ITC hotel next door where i happened to stay for a day. Mr subbhaiya went out of his way to make our candle light dinner a memorable experience. The service by Khalida was excellent as if he knew what we wanted next. The location of dinner was in total privacy with a great view of the city and live music.we could also have a private dance . This was one of the best private dinners I had .To top it up the chef had prepared excellent food especially the sizzler.
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Date of stay: February 2021Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Sea Shell, General Manager at Seashell Port Blair
Responded 26 Feb 2021
Dear Guest, We thank you for taking out your valuable time to review and share your experience of SeaShell, Port Blair. Mr. Parvez, Mr. Subbaiah and Khalidi has been personally conveyed your kind words of appreciation. We are glad to know that you enjoyed your Candle Light Dinner at Amaya, our roof top lounge and liked the sizzler preparation our chefs. We look forward to hosting you again at our other properties at Havelock and Neil. Warm regards, Zoha
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We were a group of 11 and stayed in the hotel twice during our Andaman trip (2+1 nights). Checkins and check outs at both times were smooth. The property is well maintained and is strategically located close to all major attractions including Airport and Jettty.
We had booked standard rooms which were perfect for a family of three (2 adults and a child with an extra bed). However on our return journey, they had upgraded our rooms to executive rooms which we found smaller. These rooms had balconies (which you rarely use) but very small to place the extra bed. The bathroom especially were very badly designed and inconvenient when compared to bigger bathrooms of standard rooms.
The food here is amazing. Must eat: Andaman fish curry and chilli crab. The service at Salt and Pepper restaurant is slightly slow and room service required repeated follow ups as they tend to forget the orders.
The hotel provided clean linens and towels. The rooms are well maintained.
Make sure to book standard rooms (bigger bathrooms) and eat chilli crab from Amaya.
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Date of stay: April 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip:Avoid going to Amaya on weekend nights - very crowded. The same drinks and food available through...
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Response from Sea Shell, General Manager at Seashell Port Blair
Responded 18 Apr 2022
Dear Sir, Thank you for choosing Seashell, Port Blair for your recent stay. We greatly appreciate that you took the time to write a review, as our guests’ satisfaction is our main priority. It was a pleasure to have you as our guest and we hope to see you again soon at Seashell. Kind Regards, Sahil
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Please do not book this hotel. Some photos are misleading. People have posted photos of other Sea Shell resorts that are on Havelock or Neil Island. This is literally just a hotel with a rooftop and nothing else. The deluxe room has partial view of the ocean, but if you look at the photos the partial view means you will see something through the trees in front of your balcony.
commute is also tough. Its up on a hill and there is nothing closeby. Yes you can walk to a market, but how will you come back up. Rickshaws dont take more than 2 ppl, so you need to get a taxi to get here and you will end up paying 300 Rs everytime you want to come up.
The hotel is in bad shape. The carpets are literally black. The cleaning standards are poor. There is a restaurant downstairs that also serves breakfast but its not lavish.
Overall, I dont think its worth paying 10K per night to stay in this hotel. Its grossly overpriced and not worth it. If you are forced to stay in port blair due to your flight schedule or ferry, you are better off in a cheaper hotel because this hotel does not offer anything so special that you pay so much for it.
Please avoid. Dont waste your money. Rather save it in port blair and invest it well on Havelock or Neil where you get real legit 5 star resorts for the same price and amazing food with lavish breakfasts.
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Date of stay: March 2021
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Response from Sea Shell, General Manager at Seashell Port Blair
Responded 26 Mar 2021
Dear Mr. Prashant, Thank you for taking out your valuable time to review us. We are sorry to hear that you did not enjoy your stay. We accord the highest priority to genuine feedbacks and would request your kind understanding and prudence. TripAdvisor is an open platform where guests can post pictures over which we have no control. However if you visit our website, the pictures and the description give you the factual portrayal of the views from the room. Our location is very clearly mentioned on Google maps (showing the distance of the hotel from various landmarks), should you have desired to stay in the market area, there were many hotels to choose from. The hotel is in top condition and was in fact renovated just before we opened after the lockdown. Regarding the cleanliness of the carpets, we have Patterned Loop Pile carpets of high density, which are of the highest quality and they are cleaned every night. If you look closely the dark shade observed on the surface of the carpet is the shadow of the pile when it changes direction. We are saddened to hear that you did not like the breakfast spread. In fact our breakfast spread is quite diverse to cater to the different pallets of our well-travelled guests. If you had desired something else in the breakfast buffet, we would have happily catered to it, but unfortunately we did not receive any such requests. Taking this forward, we hope that all your concerns have been addressed and look forward to welcoming you back again. Warm regards, Zoha
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We had a wonderful stay at Sea Shell Port Blair. The rooms have an amazing view of the sea and one could sit out with a book and a cuppa and simply enjoy! But that wasn’t all- the cherry on the pie was the rooftop bar/ cafe. Again a brilliant view and the in the evening the live music was outstanding. One of the most relaxing vacations we’ve had. My teens loved the food- fried fish and chips and according to them the best crispy bhindis they’ve had. The menu had a surprising array of vegetables much to our delight. We would definitely come back here. Our stay at Sea Shell Samssara was also lovely so I guess this chain of hotels has nailed it!! Worth mentioning is their refillable water bottles in the rooms- not the disposable ones which many
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Date of stay: January 2023
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Responded 24 Jan 2023
Dear Guest, Greetings from SeaShell !! Thank you for taking the time to write a TripAdvisor review. We are truly delighted to know you had a memorable stay with us. We are also happy to hear that our warm hospitality, food & ambience met your expectations. Your kind words of appreciation motivate us to provide better services to all our guests. Look forward to your stay with us again, and hope that you recommend us to your friends & family.
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This is excellant hotel situated in the central location on marine hills Portblair.We stayed here for one night and our room no was 102 which was reasonably spacious and having sea view.The staff at the reception was very prompt caring and cordial. The best part was their roof top Bar at third floor having wonderful scenic view. The quality of snacks etc both veg , non veg , including cocktails and mocktails was superb as also reasonably priced . In the evening you will find heavy rush on this bar lounge .The morning buffet breakfast was very good .Mr Vinod and Tilakraj were very caring at the buffet breakfast. However the dinner servings were not up to the mark .
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Date of stay: December 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from seashellresorts, Public Relations Manager at Seashell Port Blair
Responded 11 Dec 2022
Dear Guest, Greetings from SeaShell !! Thank you for your perfect rating and for taking the time to write a TripAdvisor review. We are truly delighted to know you had a memorable stay with us. We are also happy to hear that our warm hospitality & ambience met your expectations. We look forward to your stay with us and hope you recommend us to your friends & family.
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SeaShell Hotel is a Port Blair gem located minutes away from major attractions in Port Blair. Room 102, with a picturesque sea view, is where my mom and I rested after short day trips. If you enjoy outdoor running, you are up for a retreat. You can reach a breezy sidewalk along the coastal line in less than a quarter of a mile on a calm 3-mile out-and-back run. The best part of this hotel is its Salt and Pepper restaurant. I had to mention that Tilak and Vinod, the attending staff and Sujay server, were not only caring but preempted if the dishes testified differently than expected. The team at the front desk was amicable. Delectable food from the hotel restaurant Salt and Pepper was the highlight of our stay at SeaShell hotel. Irfan jumped over the balcony to fetch my track, and Praveen helped my mom with the phone since she missed packing her charger. Outstanding service.
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Date of stay: January 2023
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Responded 12 Jan 2023
Dear Sir/Mam, Greetings from SeaShell !! Thank you for taking the time to write a TripAdvisor review. We are truly delighted to know you had a memorable stay with us. We are also happy to hear that our warm hospitality, food & ambience met your expectations. Your kind words of appreciation motivate us to provide the best hospitality to all our guests. Look forward to your stay with us again, and hope that you recommend us to your friends & family.
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I must say, Sea Shell Port Blair is one of the best property that i have stayed in. Special mention to the entire staff including front office, housekeeping, restaurant and also the manager for making our stay comfortable & making us feel at home, considering the fact that we had our 18 month son travelling with us. The team ensured that all his requirements were aptly fulfilled.
Property is extremely well maintained, rooms are neat & clean.
Buffet breakfast & dinner has exotic spread and is very tasty. Also, their top floor terrace lounge is a good place to be in, with live music, good drinks & tasty starters served, overlooking the sea.
All in all, highly recommended place.
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Date of stay: December 2019
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Response from SeaShell Hotels and Resorts, Owner at Seashell Port Blair
Responded 19 Feb 2020
Dear Sir/Ma'am, We would like to thank you for writing such a wonderful review about Seashell. We are highly delighted that we got the opportunity to serve you and look forward to the same in future. Kind regards Zoha
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Its an outstanding experience with hotel sea shell, they are so welcoming, you will be in safest and most comfortable place in andaman.
I will always recommend seashell hotel, their reception staff are so helpful while checkin and checkout.
Rooms are so hygenic, food is absolutely delicious in salt and pepper.
Their breakfast is having so many options don’t miss this.
In my words just go for it.
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip:Everything is safe and comfortable with seashell.
Don’t miss their breakfast.
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Response from Sea Shell, General Manager at Seashell Port Blair
Responded 21 Nov 2023
Dear Guest, Greetings from SeaShell !! Thank you for taking the time to write a TripAdvisor review. We are truly delighted to know you had a memorable experience with us, and that our warm hospitality, food & ambience met your expectations. We look forward to your visit again, and hope that you recommend us to your friends & family.
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There is only one airport in Andman, which is Veer Savarkar international Airport, Port Blair and it is around 20 min. from Sea shell. Hope that answers your query.
Dear Ma'am/Sir,
Greetings from Seashell!
Please note Seashell Havelock and Neil is a beach side property but at Port Blair we have a boutique hotel in the city.
Kind regards
Zoha
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Greetings from Seashell!
Please note Seashell Havelock and Neil is a beach side property but at Port Blair we have a boutique hotel in the city.
Kind regards
Zoha
Manoj,
There is no swimming pool and it is not walkable to sea side (Port Blair - Sea Shell). But the Sea Shell in Havelock has a wonderful swimming pool and is right on a beach (rocky).
Generally tourists do not stay in port Blair more than necessary. Try to give most time to Havelock if you are planning a trip.
There are more places to choose from in the Port Blair area.
PRICE RANGE
₹8,571 - ₹11,092 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
IndiaAndaman and Nicobar IslandsSouth Andaman IslandPort Blair
NUMBER OF ROOMS
34
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