Located in a southern suburb of Panaji, the capital of Goa, Sandalwood Hotel & Retreat is a quiet three-and-a-half-pearl resort with 69 rooms and suites near Vainguinim Beach. All of the units are well-maintained and have furnished balconies and split air-conditioning units, but the Wi-Fi service in most rooms is awful, making them inconvenient for business travelers (or really anyone who wants to send an email). The internet is much better in the main restaurant, where a free hot breakfast buffet is served daily. Unusual for a Goa hotel, this property also offers board plans for guests who want to eat meals at the property, though instead of offering buffet-style meals, guests are stuck with restricted menus. Travelers shopping around may want to compare rates and amenities at the beachfront Prainha Resort nearby.