Hotel Megapode Nest

This resort is the proof why privatization is most required in this country. Government owned property is exactly like one would expect. The location is beautiful and the resort is spacious but I am sad that governement is doing little to uplift the infra or the services of this place. The place has the potential to become one of the finest resorts in Andaman but alas! We took the sea view room and the view was really beautiful. The balcony was big and had enough space for 2 to enjoy the sunset. The room service was prompt and the staff was helpful but one would expect more from them since it's such a fancy resort. The food was horrible and over priced. The resort had dogs all over to the point where it can get scary to walk in the night. The resort provides cab services but it's pretty expensive. Pickup from the airport is free but not the jetty so check once before booking the cab. All in all this is a decent stay with room for a lot of improvements.

We booked the Nicobari cottage and the sea view from these was fantastic. The resort was peaceful, the staff extremely responsive, and the rooms neat and clean. If you are expecting luxury, this place is not for you. The rooms, though a bit run down, are equipped with all the basic amenities (very typical of government properties); however, nothing about the "run down bit" is bad enough to unsettle you if your expectations are reasonable. The breakfast is nothing lavish but then you are not staying at a 5-star property either; neither are you paying that kind of money. We ordered ourselves basic lunch and it was as fresh as one could expect and very very homely. All in all, if you are looking for a PHENOMENAL view, value for money, and don't want to stay at a typical business hotel, this is the place for you... Tips: -If you are with people who have mobility issues, this hotel may not be the best choice. The cottages are a walk down and the rooms at the reception level are very basic. -You will need your own vehicle to commute from the hotel. It is a bit away from the market. -No WIFI in the rooms; there is a weak WIFI at the reception; but, WIFI is anyway an issue throughout the Andaman Islands so you can't fault Megapode per se. -Do get the Nicobari Cottage; that is the high point of this place.

We stayed in Nicobari cottages for 2 nights here with family in February20. The eastward sea facing specious Nicobari cottage had one of the best views. Sitting in the private balcony & experiencing the sea view and cool breeze is soothing though near-continuous humming noise of generator across the shore or of some of the passing ships mars the ambiance. The nest is a typical government property fit to purpose with minimum required amenities. The check in was smooth. The room was clean & responsive housekeeping staff provided the needed things. They provide packed breakfast for early goers. I cannot comment on the meals since I didnt have anything in the resort but the items in packed breakfast needs to be increased ..they provide a cheese sandwich, frooti, a banana and a boiled egg for non-veg category. The room rates are quite on the higher side considering a government undertaking property and can be booked online on ANIDCO site. The resort is nestled surrounding government establishments on a small cliff, a bit far from marker and other restaurants. So we need to have some vehicle for going to the main Port Blair market. Mr Gopal (Number: 09531918600 / 09933202151) can be of great help to organize your trip with needed reservations for visiting Jolly buoy island etc.that also with a very reasonable costing. His positive attitude, helping nature and punctuality was adorable and makes him very dependable. In short for resort..Little to complain.. Nothing exceptional.

I visited this resort in January 2020 with lot of expectations which were all ruined..I had booked bamboo cottage paying a hefty amount.Though sea view cottage wa empty I was given harbour view cottage which was atleast 200 stairs below ground floor..despite repeated requests the manager showed no compassion in shifting us to sea view cotty which were closer to reception..actually not a resort at all...just an old government property ..food is just average

Dont expect much with the hotel... i feel its old hotel with renewed toilets and some areas of outdoor. I also expected much by watching the pics in the internet... but after reaching there my feelings are bad about the hotel... but very near to jetty point, jail, museum and all.