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.
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.
This 314-room luxury hotel is a 15-minute drive from central Panjim, overlooking the stunning waters of Bambolim Bay. Set in sprawling tropical gardens, this is one of the most polished properties in Goa. Facilities include five swimming pools, seven restaurants and bars, a full-service spa, and modern fitness center. There's also a kids' club with daily activities, plus water sports like sailing and aqua zorbing. Rooms are spacious and modern, with elegant decor and luxe amenities including deep-soaking bathtubs and flat-screen TVs. All rooms have furnished balconies with impressive views, while some suites add hot tubs and butler service. Wi-Fi is free throughout the hotel. Travelers with similarly high-end budgets might also like the Leela Goa, a resort that adds lagoon-style pools and a 12-hole golf course.
This 314-room luxury hotel is a 15-minute drive from central Panjim, overlooking the stunning waters of Bambolim Bay. Set in sprawling tropical gardens, this is one of the most polished properties in Goa. Facilities include five swimming pools, seven restaurants and bars, a full-service spa, and modern fitness center. There's also a kids' club with daily activities, plus water sports like sailing and aqua zorbing. Rooms are spacious and modern, with elegant decor and luxe amenities including deep-soaking bathtubs and flat-screen TVs. All rooms have furnished balconies with impressive views, while some suites add hot tubs and butler service. Wi-Fi is free throughout the hotel. Travelers with similarly high-end budgets might also like the Leela Goa, a resort that adds lagoon-style pools and a 12-hole golf course.
Shanti Morada is an upscale boutique hotel with 20 air-conditioned rooms, all with bay windows, ornate wooden furniture, and furnished balconies. Its location in the inland town of Saligao might deter some guests from staying here, but getting to Calungate takes less than 10 minutes by car. The hotel features a good array of features for a small boutique property, including a large outdoor pool, a smaller kids' pool, a huge whirlpool hot tub with its own bar, and a restaurant with 24-hour room service. The grounds are particularly impressive, with lots of beautiful landscaping and plenty of grassy areas with benches to sit out and relax. Those wishing to be closer to the beach may want to consider The Village Square in nearby Anjuna, which also has a pool table and a swimming pool.
Shanti Morada is an upscale boutique hotel with 20 air-conditioned rooms, all with bay windows, ornate wooden furniture, and furnished balconies. Its location in the inland town of Saligao might deter some guests from staying here, but getting to Calungate takes less than 10 minutes by car. The hotel features a good array of features for a small boutique property, including a large outdoor pool, a smaller kids' pool, a huge whirlpool hot tub with its own bar, and a restaurant with 24-hour room service. The grounds are particularly impressive, with lots of beautiful landscaping and plenty of grassy areas with benches to sit out and relax. Those wishing to be closer to the beach may want to consider The Village Square in nearby Anjuna, which also has a pool table and a swimming pool.
