The mid-range Country Inn & Suites By Carlson is a family-friendly hotel, set back from the buzz of Candolim's main street and a 10-minute walk from the beach. Its 98 charming rooms have colonial-style furnishings, balconies with chairs, and minibars, but they're showing wear and tear. Beautiful interiors have Indo-Portuguese touches, while solid features include a pretty outdoor pool with a built-in kiddy section, plus a hot tub, spa, gym, and 24-hour restaurant serving international fare. Travelers looking for direct beach access could consider the Santana Beach Resort, though rooms aren't as charming.
The mid-range Country Inn & Suites By Carlson is a family-friendly hotel, set back from the buzz of Candolim's main street and a 10-minute walk from the beach. Its 98 charming rooms have colonial-style furnishings, balconies with chairs, and minibars, but they're showing wear and tear. Beautiful interiors have Indo-Portuguese touches, while solid features include a pretty outdoor pool with a built-in kiddy section, plus a hot tub, spa, gym, and 24-hour restaurant serving international fare. Travelers looking for direct beach access could consider the Santana Beach Resort, though rooms aren't as charming.
Popular with families, the Santana Beach Resort is a value property right by the beach in Candolim. The 50 rooms here are nothing fancy, but some do come with kitchenettes and balconies, and upgraded rooms have flat-screen TVs instead of the old tube-style variety. Amenities include two swimming pools (one of which is tiny), a poolside bar and restaurant, and free Wi-Fi, plus a business center for those who've left their computers at home. Travelers will be hard-pressed to find anything better for the price, especially this close to the sand, but those with more room in the budget may prefer the snazzier Lemon Tree Amarante Beach Resort nearby, which has elegant decor and great restaurants.
Popular with families, the Santana Beach Resort is a value property right by the beach in Candolim. The 50 rooms here are nothing fancy, but some do come with kitchenettes and balconies, and upgraded rooms have flat-screen TVs instead of the old tube-style variety. Amenities include two swimming pools (one of which is tiny), a poolside bar and restaurant, and free Wi-Fi, plus a business center for those who've left their computers at home. Travelers will be hard-pressed to find anything better for the price, especially this close to the sand, but those with more room in the budget may prefer the snazzier Lemon Tree Amarante Beach Resort nearby, which has elegant decor and great restaurants.
The mid-range De Alturas Resort has 73 locally inspired rooms, set near Candolim's main road and under a 10-minute walk to the Beach. While it doesn't live up to the "resort" name, a pool set in a nice terrace amid dense foliage is family-friendly, and a compact wellness area offers massage services, a hot tub, and a gym. Spacious rooms are largely old-fashioned, but they're outfitted with king-size beds, fridges, kettles, attractive textiles and art, and balconies, although only upgraded categories offer pleasant views. Dated common areas, and widespread wear and tear are downsides, but the solid restaurant serves popular breakfasts and there's conference space on-site. It's worth considering the similarly priced Country Inn & Suites by Carlson, which has more up-to-date decor and activities for kids.
The mid-range De Alturas Resort has 73 locally inspired rooms, set near Candolim's main road and under a 10-minute walk to the Beach. While it doesn't live up to the "resort" name, a pool set in a nice terrace amid dense foliage is family-friendly, and a compact wellness area offers massage services, a hot tub, and a gym. Spacious rooms are largely old-fashioned, but they're outfitted with king-size beds, fridges, kettles, attractive textiles and art, and balconies, although only upgraded categories offer pleasant views. Dated common areas, and widespread wear and tear are downsides, but the solid restaurant serves popular breakfasts and there's conference space on-site. It's worth considering the similarly priced Country Inn & Suites by Carlson, which has more up-to-date decor and activities for kids.
The mid-range Phoenix Park Inn Resort offers a mix of old-fashioned and contemporary rooms, alongside a family-friendly atmosphere near Candolim's main road and beach. Indo-Portuguese architecture, lush gardens, and outdoor pools are charming, but overcrowding and noise issues can be problematic. Although style varies, all rooms are well-equipped with flat-screen TVs, coffee- and tea-making facilities, and furnished balconies. Further drawbacks include a lack of elevators, unreliable Wi-Fi, and frequent power outages. Still, two restaurants, a pool bar and grill, kiddy fun, and wellness facilities offer decent bang-for-your-buck. Travelers looking to be along the water should check out the Santana Beach Resort.
The mid-range Phoenix Park Inn Resort offers a mix of old-fashioned and contemporary rooms, alongside a family-friendly atmosphere near Candolim's main road and beach. Indo-Portuguese architecture, lush gardens, and outdoor pools are charming, but overcrowding and noise issues can be problematic. Although style varies, all rooms are well-equipped with flat-screen TVs, coffee- and tea-making facilities, and furnished balconies. Further drawbacks include a lack of elevators, unreliable Wi-Fi, and frequent power outages. Still, two restaurants, a pool bar and grill, kiddy fun, and wellness facilities offer decent bang-for-your-buck. Travelers looking to be along the water should check out the Santana Beach Resort.
The three-and-a-half-pearl Whispering Palms Beach Resort is a family-friendly property set a five-minute walk from Candolim Beach, with all-inclusive plans optional. There are enough activities and music to make sure both adults and kids are never bored, and most guests hang around the freeform pool with a kiddy section. The 106 contemporary, albeit simple, rooms have minibars, flat-screen TVs, and private balconies or terraces. On the downside, the pool can get noisy and sunbeds are grabbed early. A buffet restaurant, Indian specialty eatery, and a lounge are some of the dining options. An animation team offers activities and beach trips for adults, and a kids' club has lots for little ones to keep busy. A small spa offers treatments and a gym has old equipment. For a calmer property, consider the nearby Seashell Beach Suites.
The three-and-a-half-pearl Whispering Palms Beach Resort is a family-friendly property set a five-minute walk from Candolim Beach, with all-inclusive plans optional. There are enough activities and music to make sure both adults and kids are never bored, and most guests hang around the freeform pool with a kiddy section. The 106 contemporary, albeit simple, rooms have minibars, flat-screen TVs, and private balconies or terraces. On the downside, the pool can get noisy and sunbeds are grabbed early. A buffet restaurant, Indian specialty eatery, and a lounge are some of the dining options. An animation team offers activities and beach trips for adults, and a kids' club has lots for little ones to keep busy. A small spa offers treatments and a gym has old equipment. For a calmer property, consider the nearby Seashell Beach Suites.
The Lemon Tree is a 65-room mid-range chain hotel located on a busy Candolim street, a short walk from the beach. The hotel houses a mix of modern, brightly decorated rooms plus a few rooms and suites with more character in an old restored Portuguese mansion. Amenities include a free and varied buffet breakfast at Citrus Cafe, as well as a pleasant outdoor bar and a pan-Asian restaurant with al-fresco seating. There's also a spa, a well-stocked game room, a fitness center with weights and cardio equipment, and a huge lagoon pool with kids' area. Travelers looking to stay right on the sand should check out Candolim's Seashell Beach Suites instead.
The Lemon Tree is a 65-room mid-range chain hotel located on a busy Candolim street, a short walk from the beach. The hotel houses a mix of modern, brightly decorated rooms plus a few rooms and suites with more character in an old restored Portuguese mansion. Amenities include a free and varied buffet breakfast at Citrus Cafe, as well as a pleasant outdoor bar and a pan-Asian restaurant with al-fresco seating. There's also a spa, a well-stocked game room, a fitness center with weights and cardio equipment, and a huge lagoon pool with kids' area. Travelers looking to stay right on the sand should check out Candolim's Seashell Beach Suites instead.
Lui Beach Resort is a two-and-a-half-pearl hotel that primarily attracts package tourists, many of whom are from Russia. Both air-conditioned and non-air-conditioned rooms are available, and all units have balconies or sit-out areas, along with flat-screen TVs and simple bathrooms. The hotel doesn't offer much in terms of amenities. There is a mid-sized pool with a wading area that's good for kids, plus a poolside bar and restaurant with all sorts of culinary offerings, including freshly caught seafood. Breakfast is included in room rates and served cooked-to-order, with a few Indian and international options to chose from. Travelers shopping around may also want to check out rates and amenities at the similarly priced Aldeia Santa Rita just around the corner, which offers one-bedroom suite-style rooms.
Lui Beach Resort is a two-and-a-half-pearl hotel that primarily attracts package tourists, many of whom are from Russia. Both air-conditioned and non-air-conditioned rooms are available, and all units have balconies or sit-out areas, along with flat-screen TVs and simple bathrooms. The hotel doesn't offer much in terms of amenities. There is a mid-sized pool with a wading area that's good for kids, plus a poolside bar and restaurant with all sorts of culinary offerings, including freshly caught seafood. Breakfast is included in room rates and served cooked-to-order, with a few Indian and international options to chose from. Travelers shopping around may also want to check out rates and amenities at the similarly priced Aldeia Santa Rita just around the corner, which offers one-bedroom suite-style rooms.
Sonesta Inns is a three-and-a-half pearl hotel situated right by Osho Beach, with direct access to the shore via a private pathway. There are 56 rooms and suites, all with plush furnishings, air-conditioning, and balconies, plus with three villas for rent, each of which has three bedrooms spread between two stories. Facilities include a lovely courtyard pool with a kids' area, a beauty salon, and a fitness center with a curiously placed lending library along with the cardio and weight-training equipment. There are also a few bars and restaurants, and breakfast included in room rates. Overall, this is a great value but rates are high for the area. Those shopping around may want to look into the more affordable and lovely Lemon Tree Amarante -- a two-minute walk from the beach.
Sonesta Inns is a three-and-a-half pearl hotel situated right by Osho Beach, with direct access to the shore via a private pathway. There are 56 rooms and suites, all with plush furnishings, air-conditioning, and balconies, plus with three villas for rent, each of which has three bedrooms spread between two stories. Facilities include a lovely courtyard pool with a kids' area, a beauty salon, and a fitness center with a curiously placed lending library along with the cardio and weight-training equipment. There are also a few bars and restaurants, and breakfast included in room rates. Overall, this is a great value but rates are high for the area. Those shopping around may want to look into the more affordable and lovely Lemon Tree Amarante -- a two-minute walk from the beach.
At the end of a quiet side road off the main road in Candolim, the four-pearl Radisson strikes a good balance between a leisure and business hotel. The 78 rooms definitely have an executive feel, with streamlined furnishings, desks, and furnished balconies -- plus sleek marble bathrooms with gargantuan rainfall showerheads in the walk-in showers. Facilities include all the usual suspects, with two restaurants, an outdoor pool, a small gym, a spa, and even a beauty salon, plus a few extras such as a gift shop, free valet-parking, and a large conference room. The only real downside of staying here is that it's a 10-minute walk to the beach. Those looking for direct beach access should consider The O Hotel nearby, though the rooms there are markedly smaller than at the Radisson.
At the end of a quiet side road off the main road in Candolim, the four-pearl Radisson strikes a good balance between a leisure and business hotel. The 78 rooms definitely have an executive feel, with streamlined furnishings, desks, and furnished balconies -- plus sleek marble bathrooms with gargantuan rainfall showerheads in the walk-in showers. Facilities include all the usual suspects, with two restaurants, an outdoor pool, a small gym, a spa, and even a beauty salon, plus a few extras such as a gift shop, free valet-parking, and a large conference room. The only real downside of staying here is that it's a 10-minute walk to the beach. Those looking for direct beach access should consider The O Hotel nearby, though the rooms there are markedly smaller than at the Radisson.
The four-pearl Fortune Acron Regina is one of the few hotels in Candolim with solid business amenities (including conference rooms and faster-than-average Wi-Fi). All 102 of the elegant guest rooms are air-conditioned and many look out over the gorgeous central courtyard, a lush space with a sprawling centerpiece lagoon pool. Dining options are nothing to scoff at, with buffets at all three meals served at the main Orchid Restaurant, plus a poolside barbecue restaurant and a separate lounge. Room service plus full- and half-board packages are available. Overall, this hotel's amenities are hard to beat, but it's a 10-minute walk from the beach, which may spur travelers to look elsewhere, such as the sea-facing The O Hotel.
The four-pearl Fortune Acron Regina is one of the few hotels in Candolim with solid business amenities (including conference rooms and faster-than-average Wi-Fi). All 102 of the elegant guest rooms are air-conditioned and many look out over the gorgeous central courtyard, a lush space with a sprawling centerpiece lagoon pool. Dining options are nothing to scoff at, with buffets at all three meals served at the main Orchid Restaurant, plus a poolside barbecue restaurant and a separate lounge. Room service plus full- and half-board packages are available. Overall, this hotel's amenities are hard to beat, but it's a 10-minute walk from the beach, which may spur travelers to look elsewhere, such as the sea-facing The O Hotel.