The Kingdom, Havelock

AVOID! The condition of the hotel was disgusting. There was mould growing on the walls and doors, exposed electrical wiring and cockroaches and other bugs in the rooms. The bathroom in our original room was leaking water all over the floor, and yes, when brought to the attention of the staff, they quickly changed our room. However, this one was no better with bugs on the bed, stains on the sheets and cockroaches running around the floor. The WiFi did not work in the rooms either, and there were dead bugs in the communal stairwell too, which should have been removed but weren't. When we phoned down to reception to enquire about breakfast, we were told this was not something they do, even though it is clearly listed on their adverts for the hotel at an additional cost. Although originally booked for 5 days, we left the next day due to both the uncleanliness of the hotel and the associated safety issues. I would NEVER recommend this place to anyone. I have attached some photos to highlight the condition of the hotel. Please save yourself the grief and expense of staying at this place.

This is located near the ferry point approximately 1 km and the vibe is great here, quite visible from the road, one can't miss the huge frontage they've got. The people are great and helpful and the rooms are well built and also the Duplex is great. The overall maintenance is good as they are almost a few decades old and this is almost a heritage property. The swimming pool and lawn is well maintained and the beach is also good.

Visited ***** with my family. They provide spacious rooms and well-mannered staffs to take care of all our needs. Recommended for low budget stays.

It was a memorable trip. The team here is helpful and the delicious breakfast they offer is out of the box. I was delighted to see the hospitality and they arranged everything here for me. I loved it here absolutely.

We booked a family cottage on 11th March, 2025 and had a terrible experience as we found Lizard, Insects etc in the cottage. The WC system was not working as well. The booking staff was least bothered to help and told us to upgrade the to the Deluxe room by paying the extra amount. The hotel staff is least bothered about customer and only concerned in making money. Mr Rao was not at all helpful and did not make me speak to the Management or the Owner even after multiple requests. Please do not waste you hard earned money on this unfriendly and average hotel.

So we went to Havelock to do some diving and The Kingdom was well located to some highly rated dive shops. We checked the online reviews which appeared to make the choice a safe bet. Oops… NOT! We checked in rather late but could not help noticing that there was work in progress on the ground and 1st floors. Then we got to the rooms and, sorry, but you wouldn’t want your worst enemy to stay there: dirty sheets, dead bugs everywhere, no hot water (no water for a shower at all!?!), and the WiFi was down. So the next morning we decide to walk around the premises: open holes in the floors, live wires floating from the ceiling, mold on the walls, and excuse us, one room’s door was completely crumpled in, like someone had tried to break through. The dining room was a giant tool shop for the workers who were obviously doing major renovations on the entire hotel. We were on the 2nd floor and apparently, they hadn’t gotten around tho this yet. So we decided to leave, the place was too unsafe and a mega health hazard. But guess what: we try and check out and the hotel refuses to accept that we leave!?! So we had to get the police involved (who were great by the way). So all in all a major hassle. And to make matters worse, the hotel refuses to reimburse us. So here is our advice: STAY AWAY. Don’t ruin your holiday by going to The Kingdom. It’s a real dump and the staff don’t know the first thing about customer service.