Goa Hotels

Information about Goa Hotels

Goa, being one of the prominent tourist destinations to domestic as well as global tourists, this state houses innumerable hotels ranging from luxury to economic ones and traditional to beach resorts. Located mostly near the sea beaches, these hotels ensure a comfortable stay to their visitors. Apart from the basic amenities, the unique facilities and services differ from one hotel in Goa to another though. They even offer some special packages during festive as well as peak tourist seasons.

Top 10 Hotels in Goa

The 10 best Goa hotels are listed below:

Cidade de Goa: Built over a verdant land of 40 acres, this resort resembles a Portuguese hill village that has honored the place with the global R. I. B. A. Award. The entrance and the lobby of this resort will welcome you with an amazing view of Arabian Sea. Following are some of the amenities provided by this resort:

Accommodation: 210 Rooms and suites

Dining: Alfama Restaurant (Authentic continental and Indian dishes), seasonal evening barbeque, Saturday beach barbeque, Lagoa Azul (Coffee shop), Taverna (Tea, hard drinks cum snacks lounge)

Conference facilities: Video conferencing, Grande Sala Convention Hall, business centre, Harmonia (Boardroom)

Recreational facilities: Jacuzzi, sauna, steam room, water sports, ayurvedic massage parlor, landscaped garden, chess room, tennis ground etc.

Fort Aguada Beach Resort: This is one of the famous beach resorts in Goa. One of the Portuguese fortresses belonging to the 16th Century has been transformed to this luxurious resort. Located within around 15 kms from the main bus stand, 25 kms from the railway station and 45 kms from the airport, this resort offers varied facilities of international standard. Some of them are as follows:

Well furnished Accommodation: 42 Cottages, 24 terrace suites, 32 deluxe rooms and 32 normal rooms

Dining: Seashell Restaurant (European and Indian cuisine), poolside Martini Bar (exotic cocktails, mouth watering snacks etc.) and poolside barbeque Banquet cum conference hall

Recreational facilities: Children's play ground, spa, Jacuzzi, steam room, ayurveda treatment, gymnasium, swimming pool, water sport options and ground for golf, tennis, badminton, squash etc.

Hotel Goa Marriot: Aimed at meeting the requirements of both leisure as well as business travelers, this hotel has got 10 suites, 155 luxury rooms, a multi cuisine restaurant, which specializes in seafood and Chinese cuisine, coffee cum cigar bar. Proximity to the Miramar beach has added the activities of diving, day cruises and sun bathing to its features in an indirect manner. To name a few of the other facilities in Goa Marriot Hotel are:

Accommodation: Air conditioner, work desk, speaker phone, satellite T. V., mini bar, complimentary coffee, iron with ironing board, hairdryer, safe, bathrobe and many more

Dining: 3 Restaurants (Palmeira, Wan Hao and Simply Fish), 3 bars and a pastry shop Conference cum banquet hall

Recreational facilities: Outdoor pool, gym, spa, beauty parlour, whirlpool, tennis and squash grounds, traditional massage centers, flower therapy room, yoga center, water sports etc.

Hotel Leela Palace: This renowned hotel of Goa reflects the blended architectural pattern of the Vijayanagara Palace of 13th Century and the Mediterranean architectural style of 18th Century. Apart from being a part of the Kempinski International Hotels, it is the winner of the World Travel Award since it is among the Asia Pacific's best beach resorts. Let us check some of the amenities offered by this hotel, which are mentioned below:

Accommodation: One presidential suite, fifty four pavilion rooms, eighteen deluxe rooms, seventy four lagoon suites, five deluxe lagoon suites and four royal villas.

Dining: Jamavar (Traditional Indian delicacy) and riverside restaurant (Goan, coastal and Italian cuisine).

Business facilities: Conference room, banquet hall, ballroom.

Recreational facilities: Golf course, tennis ground, water sports (Aqua cycling, windsurfing, parasailing etc.), gymnasium, herbal massage (On request) and many more.

Hotel Majestic: Located on the top of a hill, this 5 star hotel in Goa redefines luxury. This business cum leisure hotel offers the below mentioned special facilities to its guests:

Accommodation: 61 Rooms (Spacious, in-room refrigerators, cable televisions, mini bars, laundry service, tea or coffee maker)

Dining: Angeethi (Poolside barbeque), Zayka (Lavish multi-cuisine restaurant), Gagar (Hotel bar), Mandovi (24 Hour coffee shop) Business and conference rooms.

Recreational facilities: Shopping arcade, Kerala massage parlor, Jacuzzi, beauty parlor, swimming pool, gymnasium and many more.

Hotel Taj Exotica: The breathtaking architectural majesty of this hotel makes it a jewel of the state. Based on the Benaulim beach, this place can be reached within about 40 mins from Goa's airport. A few of their world-class services are mentioned below:

Accommodation: 140 Rooms (Centrally air-conditioned) including 2 Presidential Villas that have private pools. Dining: Miguel Arcanjo (Mediterranean restaurant), Allergria (Goan restaurant), Li Bai (Oriental restaurant), Eugenia (Coffee shop), Adega Camoen (Lounge bar) and Tea Lounge

Business services: Sala Grande (Among Goa's biggest pillar-free banquet halls) and 4 other conference rooms

Recreational facilities: Golf course, tennis court, swimming pool, children's pool, fitness centre, spa, giant chessboard, computer games, library, card room etc.

Hotel Taj Holiday Village: Famous for its style and decor, this hotel belongs to the Taj Group. Some of the international standard facilities offered by this renowned Goa hotel are as follows:

Accommodation: 142 Luxury villas and cottages (Some of these are featured with sea view, garden view or sunset view)

Dining: Beach house (Signature Goan delicacies served by Chef Rego), Banyan Tree (1st Thai restaurant in Goa), Caravela (Open 24 x 7) and Drift (Cocktail bar)

Business services: Holiday Village Hall (For corporate and other parties), conference space and lawn for high tea as well as cocktail parties

Recreational facilities: Jiva Spa (Aromatherapy massages and other Indian treatments), swimming pool, fitness centre and many more

Majorda Beach Resort: Sprawling over lush greenery of more than 20 acres, this is among the best South Goa resorts. Bordered by the Arabian Sea, it is just 20 minutes away from the Dabolim Airport. Some of the services offered by this resort are given below:

Accommodation: Spacious 120 rooms that include luxury suites and cottages

Dining: 5 Restaurants (Sea Shells, Garden Cafe, Tea Lounge and Bar, Laguna and Cafe Del Mar)

Business amenities: Boardrooms, ballroom (Column-free), teleconferencing, conference halls and many others

Recreational facilities: Fitness centre (Separate for gents and ladies), swimming pools (Outdoor and indoor), tennis court, squash court, water sports (Seasonal), casino, discotheque, indoor game room (Billiards, table tennis, carom, chess and many more) etc.

Park Hyatt Resort and Spa: This resort and spa of South Goa is characterized with a distinguished architecture, well appointed suites and rooms, superior facilities and sumptuous cuisine. Positioned on the Arrossim beach, at a distance of approximately 15 mins drive from the state's airport, this resort offers the following amenities:

Accommodation: 238 Rooms and 13 suites (Luxurious bathrooms, air conditioner, data ports for computer, satellite T. V., mini bar, in-room telephone, in-room safe etc.)

Dining: Da Luigi (Italian restaurant), Market Grill (Seafood dishes), Masala (Indian restaurant), Sambar (South Indian vegetarian cuisine), Miranda Lobby Lounge (High tea and port wines), Praia de Luz (Spanish and Portuguese tapas and wine bar), Aquamarine (Poolside bar) and Juice Bar

Banquet facilities: Conference rooms, ballroom, broadband connectivity and several others

Recreational facilities: India's biggest outdoor pool, water sports, gymnasium, sun bathing, multi-purpose theatre, cooking school, tennis court, grounds for croquet, badminton etc.

Renaissance Goa Resort: Located on Colva beach, this resort ensures its guest a luxurious stay. This Goa resort is featured with the following

Accommodation: Elegantly appointed villas, suites and guest rooms that offer a spectacular view of the Arabian Sea.

Dining: Polynesian Hut, Pot Action, Cafe Cascade, Lanal, Atrium Bar (Lobby bar) and Island Bar (Pool bar)

Conference facilities: 2 Conference rooms (Interconnecting and soundproof)

Recreational facilities: Casino, discotheque, mini theatre, aerobics, golf court, jogging track, tennis court, health club, swimming pool, yoga center and water sports like water skiing, parasailing and windsurfing.

Last Updated on 23 January 2012