Everything was spot on

Yes

Silver Sands is, in practical terms, the strongest overall property on the island for value, setting, and guest experience. While Taj Exotica is often promoted as the premier option, that distinction appears tailored more to status-seekers than to travelers prioritizing authenticity, comfort, and location. From a value perspective, Silver Sands delivers exceptionally well. The setting is outstanding, the beachfront lagoon is remarkable, and the panoramic views are genuinely awe-inspiring. The location alone justifies serious consideration. Operationally, the staff performs at a high level — attentive, responsive, and consistently professional. Service quality is a clear strength. That said, the property shows craftsmanship gaps in certain construction and finish details — particularly in carpentry and masonry — where higher standards would materially elevate the resort’s overall impression. The primary weak point is the food program, which falls well below the level set by the location and service quality and deserves immediate improvement. Bottom line: exceptional setting, excellent staff, correct price point, premier location — with facility finishing and culinary execution representing the main opportunities for upgrade.

Nice big room Beach was very nice Restaurant food was very good but quite expensive

It needs a lot of attention before it is a 5 star resort. I would class this as a 3 star. The housekeeping has low standard. The ac and electric wires were left hanging within the rooms! In my opinion Hotels.com need to reclassify this resort to a 3 star.

Spa was excellent , due to renovations lots of traffic and noise but will be excellent location to stay when they finish work, check in was smooth and facilities food and breakfast was excellent .

This property is on the way towards kalapathar beach from Havelock. They have rooms or cottages on both side of the roads. You can enter into vijayanagar beach easily and spend time there. The beach is a perfect one for a good scenery. We enjoyed the time there.

Our experience at Silversands was a very memorable one. Everything was top notch!

Very good location and beach access. Toilet bowl had few stains during checking in process. So toilet cleanliness could be better. Room cleanliness was good. Service was good and promptly given all the time.

Great service lovely rooms had a great relaxing time staff were very helpful will be back

This hotel is a very average budget hotel with poor quality rooms, unhygienic and smelly bathrooms, unclean cutlery in the restaurant, bad service, the only thing good is the location and the private beach.

Wonderful stay at Silver Sands- comfortable, clean, relaxing. Would stay again no question. Food was very good-exceptional breakfast in particular.

Excellent location right on a private patch of beach. Nice little pool as well. Pleasant service and decent food at the restaurant. Rooms are nice but a bit dated - could do with a renovation!

Wonderful location and the staff are very warm and friendly. Just a few steps away from a clean and calm beach. Perfect to relax by the beach with a nice drink and read a book. There is even a nice clean swimming pool incase the beach doesn't appeal to you.

The view of the beach is stunning. Staff are very friendly and attentive. Overall a brilliant place for our honeymoon! Also the perfect place to see sunrise.

Great accommodation and staff. Unfortunately, had a couple of days caught up in the monsoon. If you want to get away and really unwind and relax, this is the place to go! Only a short tuk tuk drive away or a walk to restaurants and other amenities. A big thank you to the staff.

Room condition was very bad even floor was not clean and bed is also dusty bathrooms are in very dusty conditions

Location is good.. Private beach is the USP of this resort.. Food is average… Problem is mobile network only BSNL works here.. Rest everything is perfect..

Nice and clean. Staff are very friendly. Highly recommended👍

Not even close to a 5 star stay. Food on site is mediocre at best (yet expensive) and the service is not great. We had mice in the room. The location is quite far away from everything else on the island so you always need a taxi, but those are not always available. This was not worth it.