Havelock Island Beach Resort

Hi I booked this date by mistake waiting for refund please

If you anticipate an actual 5-star experience at Havelock Island Beach Resort, brace yourself for disappointment. This venue is, at best, a 3-star property plagued by significant issues that tarnish its claimed luxury. The premier beachfront Ocean Suites are encircled by poorly kept grounds, in worse condition than the pavement outside. The area emits a sewage odour, ineffectively masked by mothballs (which are scattered throughout the rooms). Loud music blasts from 7–11 pm every day, rendering relaxation impossible. The beachfront attracts stray dogs, and litter is left unattended around the suites. Rooms do not meet any luxury criteria. Bathrooms look like they belong to a 2-star establishment: lacking bathtubs, shower cubicles, and space for toiletries. Hot water lasts only 2–3 minutes, necessitating a 15-minute wait between uses. The Nemo Bar features exposed wiring, creating safety hazards, and stray dogs wander freely in the dining area during lunch and dinner. Block 7 resembles a hostel more than a hotel, with garbage at the entrance, mattresses discarded on landings, and no lighting on the stairs. Luckily, we have lights on our phones. All rooms, including the so-called Presidential Suite, are secured with padlocks, not electronic cards, and the doors are not fitted with locks.

Nothing good except the location. Rooms are unhygienic and small. Sizes of rooms are also given wrong. Room service is very poor. By any standard it is not a 5 star property. Breakfast layout is also very simple and seems cost cutting measure.