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De Foret resort is not just a vacation spot, it is an experience that will last a lifetime. We at De Foret resort live by the philosophy of bringing our guests close to Mother Nature. Andaman is a place that can be rightly termed as the very core of nature. It is filled with the picturesque beauty of sea and sand, sun and horizon, wood and mangroves, birds and turtles, caves and volcanoes, and so much more. If Andaman is the core of nature, then undoubtedly, De Foret is the core of this enchanting Island. From the check-in till the check-out the guests are subject to luxury and comfort. Pad through the wooden anteroom building without slippers and connect yourself to nature. Calm your tired body into the nerve soothing spa sessions. Enjoy the sumptuous and exotic cuisine at our Bar & Restaurant. With the Covid situation, health and hygiene are our top priority. Our resort follows all the guidelines of the World Health Organization (WHO), and healthcare protocols directed by the state and central government.
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Nestled near the idyllic Radhanagar Beach, De Foret hotel is often lauded for its serene location and spacious, well-kept rooms that blend modernity with rustic elegance. The hotel's amenities, including satisfying dining options and a tranquil wood-themed atmosphere, are popular among guests, although some caution that meals can be costly.
Service at De Foret is generally met with approval for its courteous and diligent staff, notwithstanding occasional delays. Cleanliness is another strong point, contributing to the overall romantic and peaceful experience at the hotel.
Location
Secluded
Atmosphere
Serene
Rooms
Spacious
Value
Satisfying
Cleanliness
Mixed
Service
Attentive
Amenities
Well-appointed
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Holiday ❘ Family 1. Somebody in the ground floor Hotel room smoked and the sensor kept on sounding till late 3 in the morning! I couldn't sleep after 2 am and had to be awake thereafter. The Hotel staff should have responded if there was a purpose of installing the smoke sensor and declaring the Hotel premises as NO SMOKING ZONE! 2. The staff shift changes and I was always kept in confusion what I had already asked for/ discussed with the staff in the previous shift. This is highly unprofessional. 3. The entire Andaman and specially other restaurants in Havelock charged Tax of 5% on food bill. You have charged 18%! why so? 4. Anyways, I don't find any reason to recommend your hotel say to any of my friends or relatives.
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Date of stay: December 2024
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Overpriced, with a poor dining experience and some distance from the beach! Disappointing dining service as there was a limited actual menu available from the elaborate printed one! We were told this was because we were the only guests, the first two nights of our 3 day stay. The tandoor wasn't operational and when we asked for milkshakes were told that the bartender was not there! The pita with hummus turned out to be a strange hot dog roll with no hummus! The last night they managed to resurrect the tandoor. We asked for paneer Tikka and were informed that there was no paneer for the tandoor! The mini bar in the room was absolutely empty. A 2 lt plastic bottle of water was provided every day which is contributing to the plastic waste generated on the island. Other hotels we stayed in during our Andaman holidays, all offered water in glass bottles which were refilled everyday..
It's location was a minus for us as one needed a vehicle to reach the beach (Radhanagar is over 2kms away and Elephant beach a 40 mins hike) or the main market street where the restaurants were. Considering the full tariff charged ( We paid Rs.20,000/ night), we regret our stay here and will not be repeating it..
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Date of stay: January 2023
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Response from De Foret, General Manager at De Foret
Responded 25 Jan 2024
Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to let us know about your experience while staying with us. Your experience of stay with De Foret Resort is below our standard. Providing the highest level of hospitality is our number one priority and I sincerely apologize for failing to meet your expectations. I have shared your feedback with the leadership team to ensure the necessary guidelines are in place and reviewed to prevent any such issue from occurring in the future. I hope you choose to stay with us again when your travels bring you back to the area.
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My honest review, this resort is the best in Havelock with its Ambience, Food, Services. We checked-in and requested for a top floor villa to have a nice view of the forest and the Manager generously have it to us. It's newly built and has the most spacious rooms in all of Havelock resorts 800sq feet. (See pics and video)
Food is just Amazing from veg to non veg, everything prepared by the chef is fresh and yummy. Room services and staff are extremely helpful and informative. We got to know about Scuba is Neil from one their staff members. FYI Scuba in Neil is way better than in Havelock water is clear Had a stay for 2 days and next 2 days in Sea shell. Honestly saying please donot opt for sea shell resort as you'll get old compact hut with leaking AC's and extremely poor services in Sea Shell resorts. De Foret any time is better than any other resort in Havelock. Checkout timings are flexible and hotel staff and Manager are extremely helpful and understanding.
Thank you for a wonderful stay in Havelock Andeman, I wish i hadn't planned my trip from MMT so I could have stay in De Foret for longer.
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Date of stay: March 2022
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Response from De Foret, General Manager at De Foret
Responded 20 Mar 2022
Dear Mr. Sachdeva, Greetings from De Foret Resort Havelock!! It was indeed a pleasure to have you stay with us at De Foret Resort Havelock during your recent visit. Thank you for taking time out to share your experience of your stay with us. We are delighted to note that your stay with us was most enjoyable and comfortable and our services exceeded your expectations. It is through comments like yours that we get the inspiration to improve our services and we are grateful that you give us the opportunity to get back to you. Your positive feedback is a great source of motivation for each of us as we strive to achieve even higher standards of service excellence. I have shared your sentiments with the team. Once again thanking you for your extreme support and patronage. Hoping to see you back soon. Warm Regards, Shivani Narwal Operation Manager
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We stayed at De Foret, Havelock, from November 8th to 11th, 2024, and had an absolutely delightful experience. The reservation process was seamless, thanks to Ashna from their reservations team, who was prompt and efficient in addressing our queries via email and phone. Upon arrival, we were warmly welcomed by Shilpa at reception, whose friendly attitude and efficiency set the tone for our stay.
We stayed in a Duplex Villa, located on the second floor of the accommodation unit, offering enhanced privacy. The rooms were incredibly spacious, including the bathrooms—an excellent feature for beachgoers. The property is well-maintained, and the serene forest surroundings added to the tranquil ambiance.
The food was fantastic, and the staff’s cheerful and courteous demeanor made our stay even more enjoyable. The pool area was lovely, and while music from the bar was a bit loud till 10:00 at night, it didn’t disturb us as early sleepers since we stayed a bit further from the pool.
De Foret is an excellent choice for anyone looking for a peaceful and relaxing retreat in Havelock. Highly recommended!
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Date of stay: November 2024
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"The mattresses provided were not good for back hardbed mattresses need to be provided to avoid backach. Shanta's meticulous housekeeping services were truly commendable, ensuring a pleasant and hygienic environment. I appreciate the attention to detail and the overall cleanliness maintained throughout my stay. Thank you for the comfortable experience."
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Date of stay: November 2023
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Response from De Foret, General Manager at De Foret
Responded 24 Nov 2023
Dear Guest, Greetings from De Foret Resort Havelock!! It was indeed a pleasure to have you stay with us at De Foret Resort Havelock during your recent visit. Thank you for taking time out to share your experience of your stay with us. We are delighted to note that your stay with us was most enjoyable and comfortable and our services exceeded your expectations. It is through comments like yours that we get the inspiration to improve our services and we are grateful that you give us the opportunity to get back to you. Your positive feedback is a great source of motivation for each of us as we strive to achieve even higher standards of service excellence. I have shared your sentiments with the team. Once again thanking you for your extreme support and patronage. Hoping to see you back soon. Warm Regards, Shivani Narwal Operation Manager
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We chose De Foret for our 4 day stay in Havellock Island and felt very well accomodated. The cottages are lovely, private, clean and spacious. The pool was always clean and very pleasant thanks to Chiranjit Ji, he was taking good care of the pool and the pool guests. The room service was also really good and quick!
In the breakfast service Eva and Fila were very attentive and the food was tasty and fresh. The bar staff prepared drinks well.
We recommend staying here, just the restaurant could be improved. The food looked very nice, given the price the taste could be better though.
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Date of stay: May 2024
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Response from De Foret, General Manager at De Foret
Responded 14 May 2024
Dear Guest, Greetings from De Foret Resort! We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for taking the time to write a review on Trip Advisor on your experience at De Foret Resort. It was indeed a pleasure to have you stay with us and thank you for sharing your wonderful feedback. We are pleased to read that you were impressed with the personalized service. The team takes great pride in the service they provide and we believe it is the small details, which make the big difference and drive us towards perfection. We greatly value your kind patronage and look forward to the pleasure of welcoming you back to De Foret Resort. With best regards, Shivani Narwal Operation Manager
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From the moment we entered the reception area, the fresh Breeze and warm gesture of staff made us comfortable. The cottages are beautifully designed, extremely spacious with wonderful sit outs and beautiful bathrooms with all luxury amenities.
Special mention is to be made for the restaurant staff which is attentive, courteous and helpful. The food options in A-la-carte might be limited but extremely delicious. Room service is also very nice.
Overall it was a wonderful, refreshing and memorable stay at De Foret which I would strongly recommend based on my personal experience to other fellow travelers. Cheers..!!
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Date of stay: December 2022
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Response from De Foret, General Manager at De Foret
Responded 9 Feb 2023
Dear Guest, Greetings from De Foret Resort! We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for taking the time to write a review on Trip Advisor on your experience at De Foret Resort. It was indeed a pleasure to have you stay with us and thank you for sharing your wonderful feedback. We are pleased to read that you were impressed with the personalized service. The team takes great pride in the service they provide and we believe it is the small details, which make the big difference and drive us towards perfection. We greatly value your kind patronage and look forward to the pleasure of welcoming you back to De Foret Resort. With best regards, Shivani Narwal Operation Manager
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Exquisite style in the arrangement of wood housing - made of wood almost everything! Walking accessibility (with preparation) of the best beach on the island - turtle beach (15 minutes to the left of elephant beach) with live coral and darkness of tropical fish. Well, the way it is on the Andamans - beautiful people! Chief Rajat is an amazing conversationalist and hospitable host!
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Date of stay: January 2025
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Absolute nightmare of a stay. The Wi-Fi didn’t work all five days. Loud music was being played by the staff all the time and at odd timings, felt like a college frat house. The staff was absolutely clueless about basics such as renting of a Scooty etc. the sheets were dirty and they didn’t have enough towels to provide for 2 people. Extra fee was being charged for credit cards which should not happen at all. The food was horrible and they didn’t care if any feedback was being provided to them. From the hotel manager to the cleaning staff, no one really cared about anything at all. Dirty plates were not cleaned from the table at the time of breakfast.
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Date of stay: December 2023
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Response from De Foret, General Manager at De Foret
Responded 25 Jan 2024
Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to let us know about your experience while staying with us. Your experience of staying with De Foret Resort is below our standard. Providing the highest level of hospitality is our number one priority and I sincerely apologize for failing to meet your expectations. I have shared your feedback with the leadership team to ensure the necessary guidelines are in place and reviewed to prevent any such issue from occurring in the future. I hope you choose to stay with us again when your travels bring you back to the area. Regards, Shivani Narwal Operation Manager
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Beautiful place ! The food is really great Loved the way they have maintained the property A must visit place, very peaceful and definitely worth a visit . Great ambiance, great atmosphere, great hospitality. Feel at home . Do visit De Foret! The staff is really professional and helpful!
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Date of stay: February 2024
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Response from De Foret, General Manager at De Foret
Responded 12 Feb 2024
Dear Guest, Greetings from De Foret Resort! We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for taking the time to write a review on Trip Advisor on your experience at De Foret Resort. It was indeed a pleasure to have you stay with us and thank you for sharing your wonderful feedback. We are pleased to read that you were impressed with the personalized service. The team takes great pride in the service they provide and we believe it is the small details, which make the big difference and drive us towards perfection. We greatly value your kind patronage and look forward to the pleasure of welcoming you back to De Foret Resort. With best regards, Shivani Narwal Operation Manager
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There are more places to choose from in the Havelock Island area.
PRICE RANGE
₹10,446 - ₹15,098 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
IndiaAndaman and Nicobar IslandsHavelock Island
NUMBER OF ROOMS
27
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