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Featured Hotels

Hotel Windsor Bay

7.6 Very good

Based on 14 reviews

Golden Tulip Goa Hotel

7.8 Very good

Based on 55 reviews

My stay at Golden Tulip Goa, was wonderful. Great value for money. The hotel was clean, modern, and all round comfortable stay.

The breakfast variety was fabulous, and was different every day.Kudo's to the staff that were friendly and helpful to enlighten us around the sight-seeing in North Goa. Especially: Gayathri. I was there during the taxi strike, and was happy to be around Candolim as well as the hotel for the 2 days till the strike was over. The beach was just 2km away from the hotel. Room for improvement: Maybe up the room price abit, but have free Wifi, especially in common areas. As relayed to the manager, the Spa needs alittle work regarding their techniques. I used this once, but found it was better at Spa centres close to the hotel. Thanks Golden Tulip Goa for an amazing stay and look forward to visiting you again.

Nina , South Africa

Pirache Art Hotel

6 Review score

Based on 9 reviews

Cidade De Goa Hotel

7.6 Very good

Based on 108 reviews

This is a great hotel Position - it is centrally located (near Panaji - 20 mins away), and on the water.

It provided a great base to explore Panaji and Goa, the southern beaches and surrounds (including Chandor), and the northern beaches and surrounds. Aspect - It has a fabulous view. The hotel is clean and comfortable, and the food is great. The service is good. I had trouble because the agoda site stated that there was free wifi in the room, and it took some time (several hours) discussing this with the hotel until they would honour this. The sales manager (who was overbearing and rude) then rang me up to argue the toss with me again. Fortunately I had printed out the agoda site description of the hotel at the time that I booked the hotel, but the sales manager said that it was a fake because his (printed that day) didn't look identical to mine (printed 3 months earlier on my home computer in Australia). Other than that, the staff were generally fabulous. Nileni (the manager) was great. The general staff were courteous. In particular Joel in dining was fabulous. Transport - They arranged a great driver for us. Gilbert - he was excellent and well informed. Travel desk - We stayed here about a week and didn't find the travel desk until the 4th day. (It was to the left of the entrance past what looks like a concierge desk and left again). Casino - There is a casino at the hotel but it is discrete. It is on the left hand side of the building as you enter it. Food - There are a number of restaurants and bars. The Cafe is great, and in-room dining is great. The bar overlooking the water is fabulous. We attended the evening bbq. The food is fabulous, but favours western food. There is some Indian food (which is described as 'Ethnic'). There is no particularly Goan food which is a pity, but the kitchen prepared some Goan fish for us (not on the menu). I really look forward to staying there again.

Alinta , Australia

Alila Diwa Hotel

8.6 Excellent

Based on 151 reviews

this alila hotel must've been rated on the "india star scale", because it's simply not a 5-star facility.

nevertheless, if you can get a discount that reflects this fact, it's a comfortable stay and you'll enjoy it. the good: beautiful grounds & faciilty overall, well-appointed rooms, large in-room safes, and superb staff service (i had read less than positive reviews, but management must've been making progress; staff were consistently welcoming, smiling & attentive, and were supremely helpful in responding to most any requests i had occasion to make, and i made a few! they stayed on the job 'til they were sure i was completely satisfied. top marks here.). the not so good: essentially, matters of material condition. the floor, in my room at least, was maybe 2- or 3-star grade; the bathroom floor barely 1-star (we kept moving the bath mat around to avoid having to step on parts of it). the railing on the terrace had been partially re-varnished perhaps the day prior to our arrival - very amateur job - all except the upper railing peeling & weathered down to bare wood. some of the overhead spots burnt out (mentioned to one of the housecleaners, but the bulbs never were replaced). the walls of the bathroom actually consisted of sliding panel doors which were really kind of "bolted-down". it's customary to remove shoes in this part of the world, but be careful with your toes about the legs of the furniture in these rooms! the groundskeepers seemed to be behind the eight ball with respect to the large & otherwise very nice pool (water was swimmable, but somewhat murky) and water features (lots of algae build up). none of this partial list of things really caused any significant discomfort - they're just inconsistent with the claimed 5-star status. if you talk the talk, you've gotta' walk the walk. the food in the hotel restaurants was acceptable, but extortionately priced (5-star levels) compared to food of comparable quality available at local restaurants.

Samuel , United States

The Crown Goa Hotel

8 Very good

Based on 162 reviews

crown goa is the crown of all hotels in panjim. view ==== the view is awesome and one could spend hours gazing out of the window looking at passing ships and boats down the river mandovi.

the whole of panjim stretches below and you can gaze everywhere to your hearts content. pool ==== crown goa has the cleanest and the most funkiest swimming pool in the whole of panjim. the view from the pool and nearby terrace of panjim city reminds you of monte-carlo or similar sea side locations. casino ====== there is a casino on the premises for people who are too tired to drive down this mountain top palace to visit floating casino's in the river mandovi. the only negative point of this hotel is the road directions. 1) you can never find the correct lane which leads to this small road which literally climbs the mountain. 2) with no road signs you could just go round and round and never find the location even when you can see the crown resort above you.

Aditya , India

Heritage Village Club Hotel

8.1 Excellent

Based on 62 reviews

we went there for 4 nights and stayed at club room. the room is decent with lcd and small balcony. the beach is close by and is clean, since this property is located on south goa - arossim beach, the beaches are relatively clean and isolated though not empty.

the best part is one can swim at the beach early mornings and then have good time at pool later on. since this is an all inclusive property with good quality food and mocktails - you dont have to go out. the karoke nights is icing on the cake.we enjoyed a lot........overall gr8 experience.would definitely recommend

Gaurav , India

Citrus Goa Hotel

7.9 Very good

Based on 60 reviews

When we first arrived at the hotel, the manager couldn't find our Agoda booking on the system. After many hours of travelling, my partner and I were pretty irritated at the situation.

The manager said he didn't have our room type so upgraded us and said he would speak to Agoda. I too messaged them and by the time I had heard back from Agoda the manager said everything had been sorted!! (Thanks Agoda!!!) The manager was very helpful during this lil hiccup and we were impressed with the general service and condition of the hotel, the staff were friendly and helpful and from the rooms to the pool, the hotel was in good clean condition. It's not the larges in the world, but perfect for going out to the beach during the day. Calangute is very busy, mainly with other tourists from India and quite a few Russians. If you prefer quieter beaches head for south goa. But the beaches are lined with lots of shacks to eat and drink in with loads of gorgeous sea food. There are a few places in between the beach and the hotel to buy bits n bobs from. Loads of rental places and watersports on the beach. The location was great, the staff were attentive, the breakfast was yummy, the hotel was clean and it was good value for money. Would definitely stay here again. I stayed at a place in the south with the same star rating and similar price called joecons and it was awful!! The citrus was definitely worth it!

Jon , United Kingdom

Neelams The Grand Hotel

6.9 Good

Based on 72 reviews

When we selected the hotel, we knew there was a 10-15 minute walk to the Calangute beach. But we found more good reviews for Neelam's the Grand compared to any other hotel in Calangute, Goa.

And we did find it to be clean, which was one of the most important thing for us. The price was also very reasonable. We did have one problem, though. We needed a pick up and drop off from and to the airport. The hotel web-site mentions that they provide airport transfers. But when we paid for the room through Agoda, we did not find a way to pay for the airport transfer. It turned out that the only way to get it done through the hotel is to call them. We wished they (Neelams the Grand) clearly mentioned that on their web-site, it would have saved us a lot of time. Over all it was a great hotel to stay at, though. Also, make sure you request the airport transfer in time, they don't do it at the last minute. The breakfast buffet was good enough for us, we had read a few complaints about less variety in it. We were there for 3 nights, and we noticed some items in the buffet (cereal, milk, eggs, juice and other hot drinks) staying the same (as expected) and most others rotated so it's not the same everyday. That was not at all an issue for us. We would stay here again if we made another trip to Goa!

Tejaswini , United States

Ocean Palms Goa Hotel

8.3 Excellent

Based on 72 reviews

I would rate this hotel as an average one. I liked its location as it was like in central part of Goa, so the distance to every needed place to see was quite short (~6-10KM to all the places of interest).

The beach was also in a walking distance from the hotel (7 min. walk). From the cons of the hotel amenities I would mention the lack of wi-fi in rooms, IMHO a 4 star hotel must provide free wi-fi in rooms also. There was no permanent hairdryer in rooms, so you had to ask for it all the time, and there were cases when all the hairdryers were taken so you had to wait for it for a long time. We also had one unpleasant incident with the hotel. We have asked for airport pickup service from the hotel but we had flight delay for 2 hours and wrote to the hotel about it right after we learnt it. But actually the hotel staff didn't read our mail and we had to come to the hotel on our own. The taxi driver didn't wait for us. But what was the most annoying thing is that the hotel wanted to charge us for the service that was not provided to us (and the hotel taxi rates were twice high than the airport taxis). So after 3 hours of communication with the hotel management, they agreed that we don't need to pay for that service. Except the cons mentioned above, everything was good. The staff was friendly, rooms were clean, buffet was good.

Ani , Armenia

Deltin Suites

8.3 Excellent

Based on 70 reviews

We visited this hotel for a 3-night stay with 2 young kids. We got late at the airport as the flight was delayed by more than an hour, but the driver of the hotel car was very courteous & patient enough to wait for us for 2 hours outside the airport.

The hotel is situated in serene surroundings, away from the hustle & bustle of the city, yet very close to the famous beaches of Calangute & Baga beach. Candolim beach is hardly 5-10 minutes drive away. You can hire a 2-wheeler from outside the hotel, and supermarkets/pharmacy/shops are all within walking distances. They offered us early check in without any additional charge & the check in was really fast-it took them less than 5 minutes to move us to our room. The breakfast was awesome, we being pure vegetarians, enjoyed all the different dishes offered everyday, with a very fast & polite service. The chef would cook food as per our ordered choices for dinner, to make it more delicious & yummy. The swimming pool was so nice that we never wanted to get out of it. They also have a nice bar, with a pool table inside. They have activities for young kids like carom, table tennis, video games, etc. They also have a nice fitness center and a spa. Overall, it was one of our best family vacations in Goa-a complete value for money and we would certainly like to go & stay in this hotel on our next trip to Goa.

PRASHANT , India

Fortune Select Regina Hotel

7.5 Very good

Based on 35 reviews

After a long international flight my wife and I reached the hotel at 7am and were greeted by Bharat, who was welcoming and arranged for our room immediately.

The 2 other guests that were arriving later that afternoon were also accomodated well. The hotel is a 5 mins walk from the beach with nice shacks and supermarkets like Dalphono's and Newtons. The rooms were comfortable and the room service was quick and prompt. The breakfast was fabulous with live counter of dosa, eggs, chole bhature/puri etc. What stood out for me from all the other hotels I've visited around the world, were the staff that manage the place so well day in day out. Purba at the reception was very curteous and polte making sure guests are immediately attended. Sherly, was the person who arranged for all our concierge needs like making reservations at Brittos, arranging a tour and recommeding us amazing places like Thalassa. The manager Gautam, who overlooked everything is one of the friendliest people and makes sure that the guests have the most comforatble stay possible. Kudos to the people that manage the place so well, given that we were there during the good friday weekend as well which made the hotel quite crowded, yet the service wasn't affected. The only drawback I could mention would be the unavailability of free Wifi in the hotel, which is very commonly provided by the hotels without a charge. Keep it up guys and we will see you again very soon.

Abhishekh , India

Laguna Anjuna Hotel

7 Very good

Based on 73 reviews

This quaint Resort is nestled in the much publicized town of Anjuna. The approach to the resort is marked by tropical rustic landscapes and has it own old worldly charm.

The architecture is very vernacular and has its inspiration drawn from the Goan Portuguese homes. It could be very well called an eco resort, with its series of stone cottages linked together rather whimsically. Having booked the one bedroom cottage we were very content with the simplicity and spaciousness of it. The large fenestrations and cozy furniture ensured a complacent stay here. Since we were spending just the one night we decided to dine at the restaurant at the hotel itself. The menu was diverse and the food was delightfully scrumptious, We were glad we dined here. There happened to be a minor complication with the air conditioning, but the staff were very prompt and upgraded us immediately to a 2 bedroom cottage for no additional charge. The overall experience was very soothing and refreshing, the staff was extremely co-operative and the cottages were clean and cozy. The only drawback was the disheveled state of the bath tubs, perhaps it could be upgraded. We would certainly come here again for a longer holiday and recommend it to others.

Nikita , India

Silver Sands Serenity

8.3 Excellent

Based on 11 reviews

Azzure By Spree Hotel

8.2 Excellent

Based on 143 reviews

i booked 6 nights as part of a part of a trekking holiday in india where i stayed in 4 different hotels and this was by far the best i stayed in.

first impressions were good as the hotel is vnew (opened early 2012 i think) and hence everything is still very well maintained. in terms of location its a couple of minutes outside of town, down a quiet lane so there is no traffic noise etc. however it takes about 20 mins to walk to calangute beach, but probably easier by cab as the pavements (or lack of) and traffic do not make it easy to walk. i booked a superior room which although a little small was clean and well presented and representative of the pictures on ta. room amenities included a nice flat screen tv with lots of channels, an in room safe, coffee making facilities, a really comfortable queen bed with soft cushion mattress, complimentary bottles of water, and a good wifi signal (i was able to stream video). housekeeping were really good providing fresh fluffy towels daily and bed linen changed every second day. in fact on a day when i was not well and asked for the room not to be cleaned the cleaner looked really disappointed not being able to clean! the only downside of the room was i was on the first floor and the ac unit outside my room was a bit noisy so as a tip perhaps try for a higher floor. breakfast was good with a mixture of both western and indian foods and a chef on hand to cook omelettes etc. this was the best breakfast i had whilst in india. other facilities in the hotel include a very small gym area with a cross trainer, running machine and some small dumbbells located in the spa area of the hotel. a couple of pc's in reception for the internet although this is paid whereas wifi in the hotel is free. the pool is nice and quiet although its small and tends to get shaded in the afternoon. a general theme for the hotel is tat the staff are great and can't do enough to make sure your stay is enjoyable. i would highly recommend this hotel!

John , United Kingdom

Casa Severina Hotel

8.5 Excellent

Based on 65 reviews

as we went through the gated entrance to casa severina the beautifully manicured grounds at the front of the hotel raised our eyebrows and put a smile on our faces.

we were greeted by lau who took in our bags and showed us to the reception desk. big smiles, a warm welcome from jessica, a few forms to complete and we were shown to our room. in the atrium they have an indoor fish pond. i'll say no more than wait till you see it. the door opened and there was the four poster bed. the elegant, classically decorated room was a vision of such luxury that we were bowled over. ok the view wasn't up to much but who cares? the fully tiled bathroom was nicely lit and the fittings were top end and spotlessly clean. we stayed for 4 nights (we tried to extend our stay but they were fully booked so sadly we had to move on) each morning though similar the, breakfast was always delicious offering both indian and continental options as well as a choice of eggs/ omelettes and freshly made pancakes. we ate in the restaurant too, the food was good but possibly chose the wrong things for our taste and so we can't say it was outstanding. the staff throughout the hotel, from the guys who opened the gates, to the manager who enquired how our stay was, was so warm and interested in our comfort and well being. the location of the hotel is pretty good too. there are a few good restaurants near by in calangute and candolim and baga are also within walking distance albeit slightly further away.

Stacy , United Kingdom

Country Inn & Suites by Carlson - Goa Candolim

8.2 Excellent

Based on 216 reviews

Right from check in this beautiful property w get superdeluxe up gradation without asking pool facing rooms clean with terrace ,minibar with chilled beer,u ask n room service at ur door, I have accident while swimming but staff with first aid box ready at pool side so about service superb only thing they have to improve is breakfast menu ,repetitive daily otherwise I will love to stay here again W booked two triple sharing rooms for three days fr group of six get automatic upgradation without asking n also let check out Don't forget to taste delicious dishes at fishermans love near to this property Candolim beach is five minutes walk n agoda fort on ten minutes drive U can hire activa vehicle from shop just near to entry gate Night happening places like Titios pub,baga beach,calanguate beach only twenty minutes on drive

Dr , India

Grande Delmon

7.6 Very good

Based on 18 reviews

Caspia Hotel Goa

2.8 Review score

Based on 1 reviews

The Tamarind Hotel

7.6 Very good

Based on 47 reviews

We stayed in Tamarind for 3 nights. The hotel building and its ambiance is the best part. The location is respectable at a distance of 3kms from Anjuna Beach and opposite a lovely church along a bend in the main road connecting Mapusa and Anjuna.

The Food and dining is the most forgettable part of the stay. Highly over-priced menu and food is definately NOT upto the mark. The complementary breakfast does redeem some hope in the kitchen but the a-la-carte menu is a big downer.

himadri , India

Taj Fort Aguada Resort & Spa, Goa

8.5 Excellent

Based on 130 reviews

wah taj ... the hotel is indeed wonderful with great location and clean beach. resort is located right on the beach.

we received a warn musical welcome when we entered the resorts. the moment we stepped in , we knew its gonna be an awesome holiday for us and yes we were quite right. although expensive, but the quality and service was worth it. lobby was so beautiful and the staff helpful and there for you with a smile.we got a room for 18000 inr and the disappointing part was that this price does not include breakfast buffet. the room was clean enough and the bed sheets,towels etc were well cleaned and at the place.the swimming pool was small but the guests staying at fort aguada had the access to taj holiday village too and it has a great pool with a bar in it. overall it was a wonderful stay but i suggest if anyone wants to stay at the taj fort aguada , you should stay at holiday village ( that is also a property of taj ) and is almost attached to fort aguada. the resorts also offer free to and fro car service from fort aguada to holiday village.

Nikhil , India

SinQ - The Party Hotel

7 Very good

Based on 19 reviews

The hotel is just OK, i found that the staff are rude. We stayed at the hotel for 3 nights. Went out shopping on the second day and bumped into old friend and brought her back to the hotel to have drinks in the room.

We were stopped at the reception and being told that there are NO VISITORS ALLOWED! So my question is, is it a HOTEL or HOSTEL? Not once in my life that i've stayed at a hotel that doesn't let me to bring visitors over. She was not going to sleep there she was just visiting! Damn it! Even if it is a security reasons, they could take her passport/identification card or something.

Emylia , Malaysia

The Tubki Resort

7.4 Very good

Based on 41 reviews

We stayed here for three days 13, 14 and 15 august 2016 it was a wonderful experience The rooms are quite large and spacious with balconies opening to the swimming pool, bathrooms also big and clean The resort is situated v near to the patnem beach (2-3 mins walk) and palolem beach is around 10 mins away.

It was a great stay altogether but the only problem is the restaurant, it is quite highly priced for the food it provides and the food itself is not upto the mark, so i am a little disappointed with that otherwise i would surely recommend it as its a nice hotel and very much in budget

upasana , India

Park Regis

9.1 Exceptional

Based on 8 reviews

Hyatt Place Goa Candolim

7.9 Very good

Based on 5 reviews

HOTEL SUPREME GRANDE

8 Very good

Based on 39 reviews

When we searched for hotels at the time this hotel came up. Compared to many places in Goa this place is actually cleaner than many! In Goa (a sea-side place) rooms become damp, cockroaches, mosquitoes etc.

Just today we travelled back via the Goa airport and the main restaurant in the airport was closed in the morning for "pest control". So, if the airport restaurant is closed... what about the hotels? I suffer from Asthma and dampness, fungal mould etc. All I try to avoid This hotel did provide a location that my family felt safe in and also I did not have to worry about my health. The manager went out of his way to ensure our stay was positive. He even helped with lost luggage by the airline and after checking-out the place still did assist with regular travel and touristic matters. We travelled for 2 weeks to Goa and this was a safe and good staring point for the first 7 days. After such we were able to get 4+ star hotels for either lower or just a bit higher in price. So, my advice is use this as a good starting!

David , United Kingdom

Casa Anjuna

8.2 Excellent

Based on 18 reviews

Orritel Village Square

7.9 Very good

Based on 67 reviews

A very small resort place, designed by a gifted architect as a personal project, with all rooms at garden level, all roofs are covered terraces.

Large quiet pool atmosphere night and day ... Set in Beautiful grounds and yet in the middle of a quiet village, easily accessible by scooter, the advisable mode of transport in Goa. Otherwise a longish walk to the beaches, and a large old fort on the coast. Friendly competent staff, although I felt the restaurant was fairly average, and a little pricey too. Good wifi access there, also beers etc, though the wifi not accessible in the rooms. Best feature : amazing monsoon room rate reductions ! How nice of them, to invite some budget-level travellers once a year to what must usually be a fairly expensive resort type hotel.

Christopher , New Zealand

Hotel Orion

6.5 Good

Based on 14 reviews

very good

sudhindra , India

The LaLiT Golf & Spa Resort Goa

8.1 Excellent

Based on 153 reviews

This resort is the best we have stayed in and would definitely recommend it to anyone. it is great for couples or families or for business conventions.

The rooms or rather suites were large, beautifully decorated and the beds ere very comfortable which is something we don't often find as the beds are so often too hard. The pool is huge and beautifully laid out with swim up bar. The gardens are sculptured and wonderfully extensive. The food was excellent in all the resturants and the breakfasts were a wide range of dishes - which were delicious. The only falt that we found was that the bar did not provide cold beer, however the retaurants did. There was a small casino there which we did not use so we ca't comment on that but it was attached to the bar so obviously you wouldn't get cold beer there either. The staff were professional and well trained and provided good and promp service. We were there at end of March so there was hardly any tourists which meant that we were often by ourselves in this vast complex. Another suggestion I would have if this was the case would be that staff took ona more friendlier role rather than professional and tried to initiate conversations with the guests. There was a golf course attached and a lovely beach. Everything was very clean and tidy. the only point which needs to be considered is that it is along way from anywhere else so if you want to go out and wander around shops etc - that is not a possibility - you need to take a taxi

Therese , Australia

Riva Beach Resort

7.5 Very good

Based on 102 reviews

The room was luxurious but the bathroom maintenance was below acceptable. The swimming pool was well kept in garden surroundings and the view of the river and sea were stunning, but.

.. the chaise longs were rotten and rusty and the cushions torn. We often got our clothes wet by lying down on them. Every time I complained, the staff would say it was off season. So, the off-season customers do not deserve to have facilities in good condition. The floor around the pool was not swept daily and the toilets were dirty and not clean daily. There were no parasols to protect from the sun and stray dogs were allowed to roam and sleep there. The Mandir next door turned the loud speakers on with music and lectures most days. when I complained to the staff about the noise, they declared themselves powerless to do anything about it because it was a religious institution. The food was overpriced and under served. We often paid Rs 800 to 1k for 3 people and would still be hungry. Hygiene in the kitchen must be deplorable as we found a fried fly in the fish batter. When we complained to the bar manager, instead of apologizing and getting us a new dish, he kept giving excuses and praising his staff and facilities. And I had to pay for the dish. No class. No Custom service skills. They were all very kind and smiley but without a clue about the hospitality services. The restaurant toilet was not properly cleaned and had long term issues to be addressed, specially the door from the inside and the walls were filthy. I wrote a comment on their feedback slips but nothing was ever done.

Florbela , Portugal

Bogmallo Beach Resort

7.2 Very good

Based on 69 reviews

Positives -Allowed us to check-in early -Restaurant staff were very friendly -Rooms were clean -Restaurant Indian food was of a good quality Negatives -dirty beach, lots of rubbish -wifi had to be paid for and wasn't cheap -interconnecting room which was very noisy -on the flight path for the airport so wasn't relaxing We only stayed one night as it was close to the airport and we had to check in early We got a taxi from the airport for 300 but back was 450 from the hotel and the driver insisted on a tip to the point it was harassing.

He hasn't helped us with our bags or anything to deserve a tip. We really enjoyed the restaurant staff both at breakfast and at dinner. The rooms didn't reflect the photos that were on agoda but were clean and the beds were very hard. It was okay for one night and I would stay again if needed to be nearby for the airport but I definitely wouldn't choose to holiday here, there are so many more beautiful parts to Goa only 45 min south

Michael , United Kingdom

The Acacia Hotel and Spa Goa

7.7 Very good

Based on 27 reviews

We arrived at early in the morning and asked if early check-in was possible which it understandably wasn't as the hotel was fully booked.

I left our print-out confirming we had booked a room for 3 adults (an extra bed was to be added), they took our 3 suitcases into the storage room, they definitely knew we were 3 people there. Before leaving to the beach I made sure our room would be ready for when we would be returning (hours after check-in time). We got back up and after an hour (!!!!) of just sitting around not knowing exactly what was going on with the check-in we went to our room. And there is no extra bed, no extra towel, water etc. We asked how this was possible and instead of just fixing it right away they were saying we had only booked for 2 people. Even though the print out confirmed we wanted an extra bed as we were 3 adults. After a lot of back and forth we were told we could be given a mattress and not an actual bed. We didn't really feel like we had much choice but when we got back later that night there was an okay sized mattress quite high up from the floor so it was fine in the end. Just such an unorganized and ineffective check-in and way of dealing with everything and the staff just seemed confused about everything. Breakfast was not very good especially considering the extremely affordable prices at the many smaller coffee shops in the area. Location was good though and the room and hotel itself was clean and at a good standard. Roof top bar was quite nice for a drink watching the sunset.

Malin , United Arab Emirates

Santana Beach Resort

8.5 Excellent

Based on 155 reviews

This was amongst one of many trips of goa for me. But, unlike my other trips, it was an out n out family trip.

I was travelling with my wife nd my 10 months old daughter so we chose Santana. we initially booked it for two days but den I xtended our booking for a couple of days more. The place is located beautifully in front of candolim beach. Even though the property is fairly big , you would always find the housekeeping ppl keeping up the cleanliness. It has a beautiful pool bar, which me nd my wife enjoyed thoroughly throughout our stretch of stay(the music was good, the staff was courteous nd d food always delicious). One best thing out there, was the friendly staff who was always willing to help out in every possible manner including keeping our baby girl accompanied when we wee enjoying the pool, having our meal or just sitting at the bar.

Sagar , India

The Zuri White Sands, Goa Resort & Casino

8 Very good

Based on 130 reviews

Overall the hotel is at an amazing location, with a large beautiful garden and one of the best beaches of Goa.

The rooms are quite clean and comfortable. However, service and attitude needs improvement. In terms of service, we had to ask for our room to be cleaned about 7 times in order to get in cleaned only once throughout the 4 days we stayed there. Service was similarly not that great in the open buffet breakfast. Fins Shack seafood restaurant was an exception with great service and delicious food. In terms of attitude, we felt like the whole purpose of the staff was quite openly to get more money from all the guests with all the money talk that was constantly done, such as extra charges for meals, obligatory 140 USD Christmas dinner, etc. Also, hotel staff gave us incorrect information on taxi prices and nearby locations to convince us to take hotel taxis, which we later found out to be 3 times more expensive that the average town prices. When we asked taxis from town to pick us up from the hotel, they said the hotel doesn't allow us, so we were basically forced to take hotel taxis and were left with no other choice but to pay extra and get ripped off or to walk into town an a not so safe street. The hotel has wonderful facilities, such as the spa, however they are not maintained well, and the poor service and the opportunist attitude was quite misfortunate and was a disappointment. The biggest plus that made it up was the delicious food and service and Fins Shack seafood restaurant.

Ayse , Turkey

Planet Hollywood Beach Resort Goa

9.1 Exceptional

Based on 58 reviews

This was my 3rd visit to Goa, and everytime I used to stay in North Goa near Baga beach. But this time I decided to give South Goa a try, as their beaches and the water are supposed to be cleaner.

The location of this resort is good, about 15kms from the Goa Airport, not too far in the South. The rooms are excellent, although I think they were a bit dimly lit. The Staff is excellent. I was there with my parents for my birthday, and they gave us a complimentary birthday cake. :) Would like to give a special mention to Niushka at the reception desk. We arrived way too early before our check in time, but she got us accommodated in our rooms in no time. She was very friendly. All the staff are really nice people. The resort is located close to the Uttorda beach, which is nice and clean. There is only one more resort connected to the beach, so its not really crowded, which I liked it. The Swimming pool is amazing, has a pool bar, and looks amazing in the night with the blue leds inside it. Although i wished the Jacuzzi was bit more powerful :) The Breakfast buffet is one of the best. Try to get a deal which includes breakfast, lunch and dinner buffets, since I didn't like much the a-la-carte menu. They have 2 more bars inside, and the beers are priced at reasonable rates. Although I went in monsoons, and all the water sports was closed, It was a peaceful vacation for us, a perfect getaway. I would rate it 8/10, because I wished they had a bar and a restaurant at the beach, even in monsoons, which is what most people would love it. If you don't have your own car here, then you would probably have to take taxi from outside the hotel, since there is no other public transport available. The Taxi rates from this hotel are bit more on the high, 3500 Rs for 80 kms with 6hrs of cap. and 4000 Rs for 120 kms with 8hrs of cap. But hey its Goa, a touristic place, so it will be expensive everywhere :) Overall a perfect getaway place. And if you're lucky you might even spot few bol

Pandurang , India

Grand Hyatt Goa

8.6 Excellent

Based on 135 reviews

we arrived exhausted and thirsty and couldn't even get a welcome drink. we had to beg for a glass of water which arrived too late.

it was our honeymoon and the room was ready for a single occupancy : no cushions on the balcony, one chair, nothing special, neither for my birthday (which was the same day) nor for our honeymoon. I was very disappointed in my expectations. Also the land itself is very small and as there was a wedding, we felt like we couldn't get our private space. Moreover I love to swim and couldn't properly as the pool was very shallow and not very big, the beach was very wavy and not very beautiful nor wide and the land in itself lacked greenery, flowers or parks. Only the furniture was massive but a small bunch of flowers or a touch of Nature would have been a plus in such an expensive hotel. Eventually my husband offered me a four-hand massage but we were misinformed and ended up paying twice more than expected plus the spa wasn't finished and we felt a little bit in a construction site, which wasn't the best to relax and pamper ourselves. I wish I could have spent my birthday and honeymoon in a more attentive hotel so that I would have had the feeling to be taken care of instead of feeling I was the fusspot of the place...just to get another bathrobe or another chair so that we could sit together at the table!!!

patrice , France

Novotel Goa Resort & Spa - An AccorHotels Brand

7.7 Very good

Based on 22 reviews

The ride to the hotel was comfortable. Upon arriving the hotel, I were greeted with warm welcoming staff.

The front desk staff Kedar and Reema were very attentive and compassionate. All the other hotel staff were very friendly and proactive. The room that I were staying in was very cosy. No complains about the free WiFi and the speed. The bed was comfortable and got a deep sleep. The breakfast was just delicious especially the vegetarian section. Loved the tea but i didn't try the coffee. The pool is clean. The steamroom was just wonderful to help me relax and get rid of my stiff shoulders. There are many recommended restaurants arount Candolim area. Rented a motorbike for RP300 for a day. Easy to get to all the beaches like Candolim, Anjuna, and Vagator. Mostly locals at these beaches.

Christopher , Malaysia

Resort Primo Bom Terra Verde

7.6 Very good

Based on 27 reviews

We are regular visitors of Goa our all time favorite place.(7th Year) ..This was the first time we visited Primo for 3 nights with our child of 10 yrs.

We were in love with the hotel rooms and the huge property with lots of greenery around. Hotel staff was very courteous especially Mr Kamlesh and Ms Priyanka and Mr Sagar. We felt very homely at the hotel..Swimming pool too is well maintained and not that deep so we can leave the kids alone to swim. Only drawbavk is the outsourced restaurant which lacked the service and qualitu of food too was not that gr8...but the hotel location and the room ambience makes over the restaurant drawback . .If the restaurant service is improved, I am sure Primo would be amongst the 10 best hotels in Baga area...I once again thank Primo Bom to make our holiday so memorable . ..

Bindi , India

Park Hyatt Goa Resort and Spa

8.5 Excellent

Based on 41 reviews

goa holiday was special for me n my wife as it was her first birthday after our marriage and wanted to make it a special one for her.

i had booked 2 rooms made bookings with diffrent cards both the rooms booked were park king room as mention on agoda website.we went by road to goa which took almost 9 hrs drive from mumbaiand it was fun. we reached hotel at 6:30pm it took almost 45 minutes to provide us room. room was booked for 4 nights 5 days. room no. 354. at the reception i was told 1 room is park twin room n other is park king room after having lot of argument with the lady n showing the agoda booking reciept lady agreed to provide park king room. i was told i would get king room n after 45 minutes i was provided with their so called king room which was actualy a park twin room made it king room by joining 2 twin beds together. i don wanted to spoil our rest of the evening n were tired a lot after long drive so i jus let go that night. next day i cald up at the reception had a word with manager mr. pinaki. told him the whole thing why they need to lie n make a fool of customer. he said sorry n cannot do anything about it. he got instruction from agoda travel company to provide park twin room n not the park king room. i asked them to show me the details of my room from agoda travel company only then i will believe. they did not agree to it n said we cannot show the details to you.i left the matter there as i don wanted to spoil my holiday. park hyatt people tried the best to spoil my holiday... i made it more special by my way ...

Hiren , India

Caravela Beach Resort

7.1 Very good

Based on 83 reviews

Me and my partner stayed at the Ramada Caravela Beach Resort in April because of the price and the pictures we had seem of it did not look too bad.

When we arrived at the hotel we were pleasantly surprised as the pictures of the hotel that we had seen did it no justice. The hotel looked amazing and we were greeted with a cold glass of punch. Check In took a little while as the room we had booked were full and we were upgraded. We were given this room for the one night and it was not accommodating for me and my partner. We advise reception the following morning and were then given a room with a double bed and a view of the pool. This was great. We liked the hotel so much that we extended our stay and the hotel were great in being able to extend our stay. We also recommended this hotel to our family as they were coming to visit us and the hotel were able to offer them a room despite being full. The pools are great, didn't really have breakfast, but ate at the restaurant on the beach which was great. The beach was a couple of minutes from our room. Overall I would definitely recommend this hotel and we will be going back next year.

Gurbinder , United Kingdom

Lemon Tree Amarante Beach Resort

8.3 Excellent

Based on 90 reviews

Location - This hotel is very conveniently located on the main street in Candolim. It's close to a lot of restaurants and bars in walking distance.

The beach is also a 3-4 minute walk away. 1 hour away from airport by taxi. Checking In - Was very fast and efficient. We arrived 5 hours earlier than actual checkin time and they checked us in at some minimal charges. Rooms - The rooms very medium sized and was just about enough for the two of us. Very neat and clean, nothing to complain about. Bedsheets smelt fresh and clean (smelly bed sheets are usually a problem in Goa, due to humid weather conditions) Breakfast - A nice spread, with fresh fruits, fresh juices, an AWESOME "real" coffee machine, toaster, live omelette counter, English breakfast dishes (baked beans, sausages etc..), Indian breakfast dishes (dosa and idly etc..). TIP: Go before 9.30 to avoid the rush! Pool & Gym - Superb pool (4 feet deep throughout), with a cute little pool bar attached to it. You can just Swim to your drinks! Gym is also sufficent, with a couple of treadmills and some light weights. This was my second visit and I'll definitely visit again!

Nayeem , India

Sea Mist Beach Resort

8 Very good

Based on 140 reviews

Our stay was not the best at all. The rooms a very basic with hard beds and a dirty outdated shower room.

We booked a room with 3 beds but only had 2. We asked for another bed, a dirty old matress was left outside the room with no sheets or covers. When we returned from a night out, there was no electricity and no air conditioning all night, as the generator had broke, making it a very hot and uncomfortable night. When we complained about this we didn't get a response, just a blank look. This has to be the worst hotel I've ever been to and would not recommend it at all. Although we didn't use it, the dining area didn't look too bad and seemed to be quite busy so I can only assume that the food was okay.But all in all not a very good stay at all.

Kay , United Kingdom

Casa De Goa - Boutique Resort

8.2 Excellent

Based on 104 reviews

Staff is is just too RUDE, room service and house keeping horribly slow. Last day I called to ask for towels for myself but instead the girl at the reception is asking me "aren't you suppose to check out today?, by what time will u leave the room?" I said at lead let me shower send me a fresh towel.

We had couple of friends in a hotel close by who came to meet us in our room immediately this girl called Sheetal called up the room said outsiders not allowed ask them to leave our hotel I said they are my friends u can have their id, she's like I am coming to your room with security to remove outsiders. I mean it's so BIZARRE. Says no hotel in Goa allows outsiders to come into a guests room. Eventually Sheetal did come to my room to literally fight with me and make me tell my friends to leave the hotel premises as its not allowed. Also this hotel does not allow you to bring your own food or liquor from outside I mean you can't do anything u like in their rooms. It was a nightmare. Pls pls pls avoid this hotel at all costs if you want to enjoy your holiday in Goa. This place was worse than a military camp. I have been coming to Goa since 2001 never had such an experience at any hotel in my life. The staff at the reception has NO MANNERS at all. They think fighting with guests is normal. Earlier in the day I saw them fighting with a guest over some issue on towels it was just so strange. This place left a bad taste in my mouth. If possible I will never even cross this hotel in a car.

Apurva , India

The Park Calangute Goa

7.6 Very good

Based on 74 reviews

Travelling for 4 months we decided to break the budget for a few days and get some luxury. The park seemed like a good choice, it was looked like it was trying to do something a little different and it's locationon the beach was ideal for our purposes of relaxation.

Overall the hotel was great; large, well fitted rooms with large photos by an indian photographer bon the doors. Beds around the poolside to lounge in, and a big pink budha just some of the interesting features. Unfortunately, we ended up feeling like we didn't grt value for money due to a few niggling problems. Firstly we had hot water only 50% of the time; not good enough for the price. Then there was the music around the pool; banging out house from mid morning was a little too much, and we had to ask for it to be turned down several times without much effect. The room wasn't exactly spotless and some fittings lookdd a little tired, although all linen was very clean. We didn't get new tea and coffee wwhen room service visited. All minor things but they add up.

Paul , United Kingdom

The Baga Marina Beach Resort & Hotel

7.6 Very good

Based on 107 reviews

Baga does not have many (or is it any?) 5 star properties right at the main area. The Baga Marina Beach Resort & Hotel is one of the more decent hotels around.

The superior room we stayed in was clean and of a reasonable size. The bathroom was impressive, I particularly liked the shower area. Location is really the selling point of this hotel - it is a 2 minute walk from Baga beach, yet is far away from the crowds. The food at the restaurant was pretty decent for all meals other than breakfast. Variety at the breakfast was not great, just a few breads and some Indian fare, most of which was didn't look very appealing or taste great either. I did not really understand how they could do their other meals good yet breakfast like that. The hotel spa was only okay. The masseur seemed novice. The pool looks nice. But who needs a pool when you have the sea right next to you. Overall, recommended if you are looking for a nice room to retire in for whatever part of the day you have left from all the sunning. If the quality of the room doesn't make a big difference, I am sure you can find cheaper bargains.

Anuradha , India

Casablanca Beach Resort

7.1 Very good

Based on 200 reviews

From the moment we arrived we didn't get a good vibe. The reception staff didn't make eye contact and left us to wait for them to finish their conversation before acknowledging we were even there.

I was then asked for my confirmation email which which I said I had on my phone, the receptionist said I could email to him later and then we were taken to put room. This was the wrong room as we had ordered a suite, which wasn't a problem, but when we came back he told me 'that's why I needed your email' putting the blame on me. The pool is fine but lacks any atmosphere at all and is is right next the bar area which is awful. The hotel is not particularly well kept but is fine and probably is in line with being a 3 star hotel but the thing that makes it way below this was undoubtedly the staff. We have travelled to four different hotels in Goa and a long with every restaurant have always felt really well looked after and welcomed, Casablanca couldn't have felt more different. Each time we went to reception to ask for something or some advice we were made to wait and given pretty unwelcoming looks. The bar staff were just as bad and made you feel very awkward ordering drinks and it seemed almost closed. The first day we were there we ordered some food and this too was very poor. The only time we actually heard from the staff at all was a phone call at 9am on the day we were leaving to tell us that we had to checkout by 11am. All in all it was not an enjoyable experience mainly because of the staff. We left there and if you would like a recommendation for a hotel the please, it is amazing, staff are fantastic and we feel like we have escaped from Casablanca.

Matt , United Kingdom

The Kenilworth Resort & Spa Goa

8.3 Excellent

Based on 103 reviews

This isn't a very nice hotel and the service is terrible. While they had a nice gym and the spa was great, the hotel itself was terrible.

I had so many issues from airport transfers to the cleanliness of the pool area and room to issues with the staff. To give you an idea, when I got a beach towel from the pool, I opened it up and a cockroach ran out. Another example is that I ordered room service and advised the waiter that I would call when I was ready for the plates to be picked up. I fell asleep before eating my food and awoke 20 minutes later to someone ringing the bell repeatedly. I ran to the door, thinking there was an emergency. It was just the waiter asking for my plate. I advised that I would call when I was ready for them to get the plate. I then got in the shower. No more than 10 minutes later, I heard the bell ringing again. Knowing it was the waiter, I didn't go to the door (I was in the shower) but he continued to ring the bell repeatedly for more than 3 minutes straight. I eventually got out of the shower and advised for the third time that I would call when I was ready for the dish to be picked up. It also took more than 20 minutes for me to check out, with no reason given. When I was leaving, I was told that someone was calling a taxi to take me to the airport and I should wait in the lobby. They only called the taxi after I had been waiting in the lobby for more than 20 minutes and went to ask them where my taxi was. So many other things as well....Overall, I would not recommend staying here. There are plenty of hotel options in Goa and I would strongly suggest looking into them and skipping a stay at Kenilworth.

alison , Hong Kong

Resort Rio

8.1 Excellent

Based on 249 reviews

We went to resort rio to celebrate our first marriage anniversary. We wanted to check in a little early and arrived around 11am - 12 pm.

There was a little wait required to get our room ready. The wait was a pleasant one. While we were waiting they served us with welcome drinks. We checked in the room 30 minutes from there and found ourself in a very grand spacious room facing the pool. My husband surprised me with a bunch of beautiful flowers and a bottle of champagne (which he worked out secretly with his accomplice at the hotel). The list of surprises didn't end. The hotel surprised us with a lovely chocolate cake and a platter of exotic fruits. These were kept as compliments of the house. I must say - the hotel and their staff truly made those 2 nights memorable. On our anniversary date - the housekeeping team sprinkled some rose petals on the bed, made 2 lovely towel swans on the bed and placed a rose with their compliments written on a piece of paper. I found that personal touch to be very sweet and kind of the house keeping team. During our stay we had the opportunity to try their continental restaurant (can't remember the name of the restaurant ) and the Italian restaurant called Mama Mia. The food and drinks are delicious. Loved the Mojito! About the room: The pool view rooms are surely prime, especially the ones facing the restaurants and the stage/theater section. In the evening, they have some singers singing some nice romantic songs. Open the gallery doors and dance with your better half in the comforts of your room. The bed is big, fluffy and one is sure to find a peaceful sleep. The bedroom has been decorated very tastefully and the TV facing the bed is an added advantage for bed watchers. The bathroom is big, spacious and rainfall shower head gives you the perfect shower you need to rejuvenate your senses at any time of day or night. To conclude - Loved it and will be back! Keep up the good work Resort Rio.

Sajiv , United States

Marron Sea View Resort

8.3 Excellent

Based on 18 reviews

When we arrived we were not given the room we expected, in fact we got the worst location in the hotel, room 107 and 105 are at the back and barely have a sea view, you are looking over the roof of the other chalets, and when you look over the balcony to your right you see the rubbish dump, we were very disappointed, I think the lesson is don't book on line email direct and specify what you want, a prenium or delux room with full sea view.

We were woken every night by dogs barking. To make up for this the staff are all very nice, helpful and the restaurant is very good. The bed was reasonably comfortable, A safe would be very useful to keep your valuables safe. I would like to come back but I would book direct.

Elma , Ireland

Novotel Goa Shrem Hotel - An AccorHotels Brand

8 Very good

Based on 41 reviews

A good hotel though almost all sites review shows that there is always one or other delay hassle in Check in procedure and my case was no different.

I already reached late than check in time but the hotel asked us to pay taxes as they were not sure the billing procedure by Agoda. We were asked to sign a gaurantee to pay taxes before we could check in incase matter could not be resolved by agoda and novotel. Agoda promised us to reimburse us and we signed the gaurantee to pay at checkout. it took us almost 1.5 hrs to get through this. Despite this the certain hotel personnel kept calling on phone next two days to pay the amount as if we are going to run away without paying and Bar services near pool refused to serve us without paying cash. I felt the whole thing cheap for a 4 star hotel to act like this.When brought to attention the head at checkin counter apologised. Apart from this the Hotel is nice. they have a larger pool now adjacent to smaller sand pool as shown in pics, Breakfast is awesome and location is good as well. There is a car rent place right across the hotel on candolim road. I would like to highlight here the Agoda customer support on phone was awesome throughout and showed better professionalism than hotel itself.

achin , India

Whispering Palms Beach Resort

7.5 Very good

Based on 63 reviews

there are many positives here. i was given a quiet room on the edge overlooking the foliage between the beach and the hotel, which i was happy about.

the room was cleaned daily, decent size balcony, modern facilities and the very helpful staff made it a comfortable stay for me. most of the guests are older or with families, so if you're looking for a stag party location, i wouldn't recommend it. but i'm in my early 30s, was travelling solo and i had no problem with it. the fact that candolim beach is a mere 3 minute walk is an absolute bonus. couple of tips. if you want to be near the pool, then by all means ask for a room there, but it does get noisy in the evenings with daily evening shows. so i would recommend you ask for a room on the edges of the hotel at the back. once a year, around 26/27th december, sunburn festival comes to candolim beach. around 40,000 party goers visit it over 2 days and the area gets very busy, so avoid theese dates (unless of course you want to be near the festival). if i had to be picky, i would say that it's not the most peaceful hotel with a lot of ambiance, but i really didn't have any problems and enjoyed my stay. apart from that, the staff were very helpful too so i'd recommend this hotel.

Ozkan , United Kingdom

The Leela Goa

9 Excellent

Based on 198 reviews

I was so lucky to grab the Leela Goa (via Agoda) during the off-season at an incredibly affordable price, but I must admit that even though the experience is probably worth every penny of the rates it usually commands ($300-400/night during from Oct-Apr).

..I probably wouldn't have been able to afford such luxury if not for the off-season. The airport shuttle was a 5-series BMW, there were staff attendants to serve your every whim...from assistance in the "locker room" after a workout in the gym, to a security guard to carry a flashlight 10 steps behind you if you wanted to walk on the beach after sunset. The only warning I would issue is that the cuisine is not very western-friendly. I ate an apple from my room on the first morning and spent the next 2 hours sick in the bathroom. The buffet is filled with Indian and Chinese options, which are either very spicy (as is consistent with the rest of India) and/or full of uncooked fruits and veggies, which are no-nos for Westerners. But that is literally the ONLY "complaint" I could muster, and its a mild complaint as part of the adventure of India is navigating a wild assortment of new foods! The resort is absolutely the definition of luxury and beauty, perfectly relaxing and comfortable. I even rented a moped and explored the surrounding villages, and felt very safe doing so. Thanks for such a wonderful stay!!

Kathleen , United States

Sukhmantra Resort and Spa

7.2 Very good

Based on 48 reviews

I booked 3 nights at this hotel as a bit of luxury at the end of a long trip backpacking around India.

In terms of facilities, the free wi-fi does not exist, the television stopped working part way through our stay because the hotel had not paid their bills, we turned on the hairdryer in our room and it sparked and went up into smoke... the list goes on. We opted for a "delight room" with a balcony overlooking the pool which was utterly overriden with green mould - even the hotel reception had a mould problem. We went up to the top floor to the restaurant to find a narrow corridor with sheer and dangerous drops off the roof - something I'd be particularly wary of if bringing children to the hotel. The food to taste was at best mediocre, and the aftermath was much worse - 3 days of stomach cramps and diahorrea. In our room, we had a toilet seat that nowhere near fitted onto the toilet, our shower did not have hot water (luxury hotel?!) and when my boyfriend went to have a shower, it flooded our bedroom completely, damaging our valuables and breaking my boyfriend's electric razor. When we went to express our concern to the reception, the first lady we spoke to laughed sarcastically at our complaints. When we asked to speak to someone more senior, the lady laughed again and said no. We pushed her to get the manager and she brought out a veritable jack the lad who said the flooding wasn't his problem and we should take more care of our own belongings.

Victoria , United Kingdom

Silver Sand Holiday Village

6.7 Good

Based on 75 reviews

The stay was strictly OK....nothing great except for its location very close to the beach. The property itself has some great potential with nice parking, restaurant space, cottages etc but is being poorly managed .

..cutting costs by providing just very basic facilities to customers. Breakfast is bare minimum...toast,butter-jam,pre-mix tea, 1 juice. And then the most sour point...some pet dogs roam around the entire property making guests uncomfortable...during our stay on all the days, we would open our room door to find them lying right in front...Our kids were very very uncomfortable...I guess the foreign visitors love them. But we didn't...atleast not when one is in a holiday mood and finds some dogs resting in front of your room. Please note that the Silver Sands Holiday has no baby pool...theres only one small adults pool. The cottage room are basic inside and nothing great to write about...theres not even a hanging point inside the bathroom for clothes. I don't think I would be going back...

Deepak , India

Royal Orchid Beach Resort & Spa, Goa

7.2 Very good

Based on 41 reviews

Check in was smooth and the lobby area was beautiful, open, nicely done, along with the apple drinks we received while waiting.

The grounds are well kept and look nice. Our room was nice, although not very spacious. There is a nice little balcony off the rooms with 2 comfortable chairs and a table. Unfortunately our room faced out the back, and not to the front where the pool is, so we only used it once. The short 2 minute walk to the beach was nice, especially since the property is connected to the beach. The restaurants are wonderful, but a little pricey. We enjoyed the Cosmos restaurant for breakfast every morning. Being able to sit outside on the 2nd floor overlooking the complex while eating was nice. One day it was a little too hot so we ate inside in the A/C and that was nice as well. Nice selection for the most part. The fruit bar was lacking variety while we were there. The omelette bar was always our favorite and getting bacon with our omelette was a nice treat. The beach is beautiful and clean, not like other beaches we've been to in Goa. There are the seafood shacks on the beach right outside. We found that if you walk down to the left (south) about 1/2 km on the beach, you will find two nice restaurants that offer candlelight dinning on the beach, for a much more affordable price. Great food too. But everybody else from the 2 other resorts nearby also know this so you have to go early to get a good table. We did this every night and loved it. The staff was helpful and attentive, for the most part. The staff watching the pool reprimanded me for "diving" because I sort of dove a little as I was walking down the stairs into the pool. My feet were already in the pool. Ridiculous! He needs to lighten up a little :) Pool needs some repairs because tile is coming up in parts of it. Overall a nice stay.

Joel , United States

Hard Rock Hotel Goa

7.5 Very good

Based on 78 reviews

Check is was chaotic. Small area servicing close to 135 rooms checking in. Welcome drinks were being selectively given out.

We didnt get one! Received an upgrade though which was nice. Only problem is that the room had dirty walls and the linen wasn't the cleanest either. Shower was decent and room was rather large but service lacked. Had to call twice for almost everything like the daily newspaper iron etc. The buffet breakfast reminded me of a school cafeteria where you wait in line with a bunch a over eager starved bunch of people who want to recover as much as possible of what they've paid for their room from breakfast. I skipped it twice over my 4 day stay. The staff really need to get their act together and only allow a certain number of people in at a time. Check out was fine and pool was good for a dip in the evening albeit over crowded. If your a couple or singles skip this place. Its a family place with sugar charged kids and overly enthusiastic parents. Stick to some of the boutique resorts in the area. I wouldn't recommend it.

Pawan , India

Dona Sylvia Resort

7.7 Very good

Based on 49 reviews

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the hotel. we were there for 2 weeks and certainly had a relaxing time.

there was definately a calm restful atmosphere around the hotel. Frome the minute we arrived all of the staff were welcoming very friendly and helpful. We had breakfast in the restaurant everyday which was excellent with a wide variety of great food, both continental and Indian. The staff and chef's in the restaurant in the morning were also extremely friendly and polite and offered us fantastic service, we were met by Maria's lovely smile every morning, nothing was too much trouble and this was a great start to our day Because we went off season we felt that we got first class service particularly from the staff around the poolside, Sandeep and Hasaam and another bar attender/breakfast waiter in the restaurant, who were very helpful attentive and extremely kind to my family. We would like to thank them all very much for making our holiday special. I would certainly return to Dona Sylvia hotel for a holiday in the near future. One disadvantage ......We had one of the villas close to the games room which could be noisy in the evening and would have liked a quieter room offered to begin with but I am sure if we asked to move it would not have been a problem

Hazel , United Kingdom

Mayfair Hideaway Spa Resort

7.9 Very good

Based on 75 reviews

The hotel was lovely. It was warm and welcoming and just the right amount of exotic. Friendly and very attentive staff.

Great great pool and location. Food was good too. We ordered inhouse a lot of the time and werent disappointed. It is not a hotel if your intention of the holiday is to hit the beaches and stay there all day. This is a cozy secluded getaway. They have a ferry service to the beach, which we didnt avail of so i cant comment there. Other than that the closest good beaches are nearly an hour away. The hotel is in a non-touristy small town/village and its meant to be a place where you park yourselves for the duration of the trip (except of course the facility of the ferry to the beach). Very friendly staff. We travelled with my 8 month old daughter and there was not a single hitch. In fact on one occasion the observant and helpful pool attendant even offered to engage with and hold my daughter when it was time for us to eat lunch. Our rooms were fabulous. Huge room, very large bathroom and very comfortable. Very clean place, especially the pool. My daughter was in the pool every day of our 3 day stay, it was that clean. Entire Resort was clean and well maintained too. And the location of the pool took our breath away. I believe the resort is expensive, but we got it at a good deal because of some online offer. It may be expensive otherwise. i'd happily go back.

Mehernaaz , India

Montego Bay Beach Village

8.2 Excellent

Based on 34 reviews

My friend and I stayed at the Montego Bay for 7 nights and honestly didn't want to leave! :) After spending the 3 weeks prior travelling through the north, Montego Bay Hotel was the perfect slice of serenity that we needed to close out our adventure.

The log cabins were extremely well-kept and clean with a well-stocked mini-bar and kettle for coffee/tea. The hotel provides mosquito repellant, toothbrushes and toothpaste as well which I thought was a nice touch. The mosquitos do get quite bad in the evening due to the lush surroundings and humidity but with the repellant, we weren't bothered by them at all. Breakfast is included and is minimal, but good - fruit, toast, eggs and cereal with coffee, tea or juice. The lunch, snack and dinner menus have a good selection of eastern and western options which we consistently enjoyed. The hotel is situated right on the beach next to a series of 8 or 9 beach shack-type restaurants with varying cuisines - Indian, Russian, American (for everyday meals) and a high-end Asian/American fusion restaurant called Sublime that is a must-try. Soooo delicious and a great experience overall. The hotel is in a bit of an out-of-the-way location though so if you are looking for a lot of nightlife or extensive shopping, be prepared to cab it for about half an hour (or more) depending on where you want to go. The stretch of beach that they are on is definitely more subdued - better suited for people looking for some quiet down-time and relaxation. All in all, this was a great hotel. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would recommend it to anyone young or old.

Allison , Canada

Casa Baga

6.8 Good

Based on 11 reviews

Excellent Place to stay. Staff is really friendly and the service was very prompt. Food is good and pretty reasonably priced as well.

Swimming Pool is kept clean as well.

Ankit , India

Mateus Boutique Hotel

8.8 Excellent

Based on 8 reviews

Sea Horse Cottages

7.9 Very good

Based on 58 reviews

Our stay at Sea horse cottages was s memorable one. The location of the resort is fantastic and though facilities in the resort are very minimal, it was satisfactory.

Above all the resort's host Mr Cyril is one of the best host's I have seen in along time. He went above and beyond in making sure that our stay in the resort was comfortable. It's really tough to find a kind and humble person like Cyril in a place like Anjuna! Cyril being a local knows most of the good places in goa and he keeps himself updated with the right information. He was able to suggest us the right bars/ clubs to vist according to our music taste which I found very helpful. Over all out stay in Sea horse was really good and all thanks to Cyril. I will def stay in Sea horse the next time I vist Goa and will happily recommend this place to friends!

satish , India

Fiesta Beach Resort

9.6 Exceptional

Based on 1 reviews

Furtados Beach House Hotel

5.5 Review score

Based on 21 reviews

Star of The Sea Resort

7 Very good

Based on 56 reviews

we had booked for one night, intending to extend if it was worth the money. unfortunately, we arrived only by 11 pm, as our flight was delayed.

The receptionist was more concerned with reminding us that 11am was check-out, rather than helping us with the check-in. we were given no drinking water, the cushions, bolsters & furniture like tables, cupboards, etc were very dusty. Duvet was stained, dirty & musty. Pillows, bedsheets, covers were Stained, as were the mismatched pair of water-goblets. We asked if food could be provided. Understandably, the hotel kitchen was closed. and we were assured that we'd never get food @ 12 am "anywhere else". Tired & Hungry, we decided to try anyway and found a lovely restaurant just half a km away, which served us a welcome meal AND beverages of our choice. Very lackadaisical attitude of the staff. Also, there was no hot water in the taps. Definitely NOT value for money @ 2grand for barely 10hrs of sleep's worth...

MONAPPA , India

Mayflower Beach Resort

6.6 Good

Based on 41 reviews

I stayed in Mayflower hotel for 3 nights & 4 days . This was my 1st vacation to Goa after my marriage.

Except location wise I tell you, its the worst hotel ever . The Management, its hospitality, the service boys all sucks. They don't know how to treat the guests, customers etc. They are so rude and food is pathetic. The most terrible experience i faced when I was with my husband on the way back to the hotel around 11 pm with one of our very close couple friends (we both couples r newly married). We wanted to sit in the lounge open area to talk. The service guy was so rude and behaved with all of us. In spite requesting multiple times to the service guy, he was holding the hands of my guests n asking him to get lost from there. There was a big argument and police was called too. Later, when police understood we were genuine & innocent and not abiding the rules of the hotel they left.The Next morning was extremely surprising for us, when we spoke to the Hotel Manager about the last night incidence, instead of understanding the situation he was yelling on us. He was covering the mistake of his person who ruined our evening fully. He was using such language which a respectful person can never take it!! According to me this is a person who doesn't understand the meaning of hospitality or service. I have no idea how such a person can do the job of the hotel Manager where he doesn't know how to manage his language first. He needs to go back to the school to learn it. He doesn't know the basic 'ABC' of hotel services and treatment to be given to the customers what more can you expect out of this hotel. He even told us like, " Rajiv Gandhi ko ladki ne mara tha, and we don't trust anyone" . What I dont understand here is that we were in couples for a weekend holiday, do we look like terrorist to them??? I swear.... He doesn't even know what to talk to whom. But the point here is that the mood was entirely spoiled so checked out!!

Parvinder , India

Pritams Cottages

8.6 Excellent

Based on 2 reviews

Hospedaria Abrigo de Botelho

8.5 Excellent

Based on 5 reviews

Afonso Guest House

8.5 Excellent

Based on 51 reviews

Probably the best place I've stayed in the three weeks I've been traveling through India so far! The staff are fantastic, more than willing to assist with any information and ideas for exploring nearby.

And the heritage house was beautiful with a nice rooftop sitting area to eat the delicious breakfast which always had a really refreshing breeze. They did all of my laundry which was at a great price, done in less than 24 hours, didn't lose a thing and did a great job! Was a godsend after almost running out of clean clothes! It must have been less than 50m to tripadvisors top restaurant and extremely close walking distance to most of the top rated restaurants in Panjim. If it wasn't for me wanting to go and explore the southern beaches, I would have stayed even longer here. Highly recommended. Big thank you to Jeanette & Clifton Afonso and their staff for a lovely stay!

Joel , Australia

Dona Sa Maria Holiday Home

7.7 Very good

Based on 10 reviews

LOCATION IS VERY GOOD AND YOU ENJOY THE NATURE.

ROY , India

The Mint

7.9 Very good

Based on 3 reviews

Dom Pedros Heaven

7.4 Very good

Based on 24 reviews

The hotel has a great location. 5 min walking from utorda beach. The hotel is surrounded by coconut trees which keeps it cool and adds beauty to the location.

Adding to relaxed environment of the hotel is the garden with pool and hammocks. The food at restaurant is good though not very extensive. Food and liquor at restaurant is cheaper and better than the many beach shacks (i had food at). The staff of hotel is very warm and helpful. The restaurant has a very relaxed ambience with couple of sofas to relax. Pros: 1. Location 2. Natural beauty 3. Well shaded and spacious property 4. Hotel staff 5. Pool, garden and hammocks Cons(though not negative) 1. Room good for a couple or max 3 2. Hot water in bathroom is through an attachment in shower which is sightly on the hotter side and cannot mixed with cold water. 3. Water through shower is slow

Vikram , India

Casa Almeida Guest House

7.4 Very good

Based on 7 reviews

La Ben Resort

7.6 Very good

Based on 64 reviews

Location where is only a little way from Colva beach is good. The room with AC is neat and clean. Although the hotel faces the road, the room is quiet and comfortable.

Shower with electric heater is available. Switching on the electric heater makes hot water. But it can not control the water temperature. There is a big bucket to control the water temperature. There is no toilet paper. There is a restaurant at the top floor. The taste is good. The price is not so high. During the daytime, it is hot there. I've very satisfied as a whole with the reasonable price.

HIDENORI , Japan

Wavelet Beach Resort

7.4 Very good

Based on 3 reviews

White Feather Resort

6.7 Good

Based on 17 reviews

DucknChill - Agonda Huts

8.1 Excellent

Based on 36 reviews

We arrived and there was a very obvious police presence. Upon checking in the lady (who was very kind) told us they only had one beach front hut available and it wasn't cleaned because "something happened and the housekeeper didn't come to work," but she would clean it and in the mean time we should take our stuff to the other beach hut owned by the neighbor.

We asked about the restaurant, but it was closed too, "something happened," looking into the restaurant you could see police there too. Fast forward two hours or so later and we are having drinks and lunch on the beach next door at Marv Inn (awesome place) and suddenly a mob of people (later we were told were village Fishermen) showed up and begun destroying Duck n Chill. Totally destroyed the beach furniture, restaurant and two huts (one of which was ours.) and a few other structures, long story short, one of the main guys at DnC, stabbed a fisher over a dispute about where they kept their nets. Didn't stay due to destroyed room

Sara , United States

Veronica Guest House

7.3 Very good

Based on 38 reviews

We stayed in this guest house for 5 nights from 11 to 16 Jan 14. The guest house located in Calangute only 10 minutes walk to the beach and 10 minutes walk from the main road.

In short and ideal location for any tourist. We booked an AC room and was given Room No: 105 which was located just above the reception. We anticipated a humid and hot Jan so booked the AC room but to those reading this review I suggest the non AC rooms which are cheaper. The property seems to have gone through recent renovation and looked freshly painted. The room was was neat and clean and the bathroom, though small, was clean. It had running hot water though sometimes the hot water tap ran dry for whatever reason.The soap and towels were present in bathroom.There was a small 14 inch TV with the standard cable channels. and a mini fridge which worked just fine. The bed sheets were clean but have seen better days and but the towels were fresh and new. The worst part in the room was the blankets which were old and frayed. I had to ask for a white sheet as I couldn't bring myself to use the blanket. Joseph the owner's son provided us pick up and drop car car service from and to the airport at Rs.1,000/- one way. The housekeeping staff, a couple of young ladies, and the odd job Nepali man was helpful and friendly. There is no room service available here nor are there any telephones.The restaurant located on the site is run by a third party vendor. We had food there for 3 days and then suddenly the place closed down. The food in the restaurant was quite mundane and yet very costly. Food was not allowed to be serve in rooms. Only tea was sent to rooms at an additional cost of Rs 10/-per cup (Plus cost Rs 30/- ). Overall its a good, safe and secure place to stay in and definitely value for money. Readers please note that the owner is very strict about the check out time of 10 AM.

SUDIPTA , India

Camp SanFrancisco Guest House

6.3 Good

Based on 39 reviews

Just needs a bit of tender love and care ie; renovation, to make it a worthwhile choice. The location is excellent, on the beach with the beach front rooms having direct access and small balcony areas to enjoy the view.

In these rooms they have a/c which works well and is welcome in the nights for a good sleep. Unfortunately the hot water in the shower is less reliable. Also the room lacks storage space. There is an area on which to place you bags but no bedside table for a books, ipad, phone or whatever, not even a light. Being at the beach you don’t need a tv but at the top price range maybe a small refridgerator wouldn’t go amiss. In the 1000 rupee a night rooms no a/c, hot water, tv or fridge is fine, but at over 3000 a night? Food is good here though. Breakfast tasty and reasonably priced and the evening fish BBQ really good quality, pick your fish and or prawns/crab etc from the ice packed choice, order your beers and just enjoy while watching the twinkling lights of Palolem beach

Kevin , United Kingdom

Camelot Beach Resort

7.3 Very good

Based on 32 reviews

I had very okay stay in this hotel.We had booked standard A/c room but the A/c did not work for both the days of our stay.

We requested them to shift us in another room but other rooms were already booked.They called technician but he never came.Though in the end we got a refund of Rs 200 per day for the inconvenience. The room was big but a bit suffocating.There was no ample lighting in the room.Even the light tubes were small. The staff was good & their behaviour was good as well. One note of caution: This is santiago residency.It is very near to Santiago resorts which is a 3 star hotel.Almost adjacent.Due to this confusion we landed up in santiago resort.And even managed to get a room in it ! but as soon as we entered the room we realized we are in a wrong hotel.So, we had to again pack our bags n rush within 10 mins to Santiago residency.Even the pictures on the net are deceptive.It showed santiago resort while booking but actually we got santiago residency.

Sachin , India