Located on a bustling side street that leads down to one of Baga's most famous attractions -- Tito's Nightclub -- this budget hotel is good for those in search of nothing more than a cheap place to crash. It's popular with domestic tourists on tight budgets, and gets a mix of families, couples, and groups of friends. Rooms are by and large grubby, though some of the higher-category units feel a bit fresher thanks to colorful throw cushions and wood-panel floors. Amenities include free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour bar and restaurant with room service. While it's a good spot for those who want to be within stumbling distance of Baga's bars and clubs, plenty of better budget options exist in the area, such as Santiago Beach Resort, housed in an old Goan home.
Located on a bustling side street that leads down to one of Baga's most famous attractions -- Tito's Nightclub -- this budget hotel is good for those in search of nothing more than a cheap place to crash. It's popular with domestic tourists on tight budgets, and gets a mix of families, couples, and groups of friends. Rooms are by and large grubby, though some of the higher-category units feel a bit fresher thanks to colorful throw cushions and wood-panel floors. Amenities include free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour bar and restaurant with room service. While it's a good spot for those who want to be within stumbling distance of Baga's bars and clubs, plenty of better budget options exist in the area, such as Santiago Beach Resort, housed in an old Goan home.
Calangute Grande is a two-and-a-half-pearl vacation hotel located in the heart of busy Calangute, within easy walking distance of shops and restaurants. There are 29 sleek, modern rooms and suites, all with air-conditioning and balconies, spread across three floors. Amenities include a restaurant that's open for all three meals (buffet breakfast included in some room rates), and room service and children's menus are available. There's also a swimming pool, but it's small and doesn't get much natural light, making it less than ideal for those who want to sunbathe. There's no fitness center or spa here; guests looking for such facilities might be better off spending a bit more for a stay at the slightly swankier Citrus Goa just up the road, which has a small spa and gym.
Calangute Grande is a two-and-a-half-pearl vacation hotel located in the heart of busy Calangute, within easy walking distance of shops and restaurants. There are 29 sleek, modern rooms and suites, all with air-conditioning and balconies, spread across three floors. Amenities include a restaurant that's open for all three meals (buffet breakfast included in some room rates), and room service and children's menus are available. There's also a swimming pool, but it's small and doesn't get much natural light, making it less than ideal for those who want to sunbathe. There's no fitness center or spa here; guests looking for such facilities might be better off spending a bit more for a stay at the slightly swankier Citrus Goa just up the road, which has a small spa and gym.
Don't be fooled by the name -- this is not a beach resort, so much as a three-pearl hotel that's a 10-minute walk from Calangute Beach. Still, it's pleasant enough, with 66 well-maintained, air-conditioned rooms with balconies and nice bathrooms, plus a lovely outdoor swimming pool with a kids' pool, a bar, and cabanas galore, free for guest use. Breakfast is free and room service is available for other meals, but the hotel's biggest selling factor for some might be the super fast and reliable Wi-Fi, a luxury that can be hard to come by in even some of the snazziest hotels in Goa. Travelers shopping around may want to compare prices and amenities at the Citrus Goa, which has a fitness center and a spa for similar rates.
Don't be fooled by the name -- this is not a beach resort, so much as a three-pearl hotel that's a 10-minute walk from Calangute Beach. Still, it's pleasant enough, with 66 well-maintained, air-conditioned rooms with balconies and nice bathrooms, plus a lovely outdoor swimming pool with a kids' pool, a bar, and cabanas galore, free for guest use. Breakfast is free and room service is available for other meals, but the hotel's biggest selling factor for some might be the super fast and reliable Wi-Fi, a luxury that can be hard to come by in even some of the snazziest hotels in Goa. Travelers shopping around may want to compare prices and amenities at the Citrus Goa, which has a fitness center and a spa for similar rates.
Hard Rock Hotel Goa is a fun music-themed four-pearl hotel located on a quiet back road near the main Calangute market and a 15-minute walk from the beach. The 135 rooms and suites here feature contemporary decor and huge walk-in showers, but they can be noisy and the windows don't open. Platinum Rock Suites come with loaner Fender guitars. Amenities include a fitness center open early until late, a lovely outdoor pool with an adjacent kids' pool, plus 24-hour room service and free breakfast. Music lovers may appreciate the regular DJ and rock band performances in the hotel bar and lobby, but early-to-bed types might not, as soundproofing here is subpar. Travelers looking for a higher-end property closer to the beach should consider the sea-facing Park Calangute Goa instead -- but rates are higher.
Hard Rock Hotel Goa is a fun music-themed four-pearl hotel located on a quiet back road near the main Calangute market and a 15-minute walk from the beach. The 135 rooms and suites here feature contemporary decor and huge walk-in showers, but they can be noisy and the windows don't open. Platinum Rock Suites come with loaner Fender guitars. Amenities include a fitness center open early until late, a lovely outdoor pool with an adjacent kids' pool, plus 24-hour room service and free breakfast. Music lovers may appreciate the regular DJ and rock band performances in the hotel bar and lobby, but early-to-bed types might not, as soundproofing here is subpar. Travelers looking for a higher-end property closer to the beach should consider the sea-facing Park Calangute Goa instead -- but rates are higher.
Santiago Beach Resort is a three-pearl hotel that's popular with package tour Russian and British tourists. The 70 rooms feel like small apartments, with separate living rooms and bedrooms, though they only have simple wet bars with kettles and minibars rather than proper kitchenettes. Features include a lovely outdoor lagoon-style swimming pool surrounded by lounge chairs, a game room, and a spa. For dining, there are two restaurants: one featuring Indian and international cuisine, the other serving Thai fare. Half- and full-board meal plans are available and breakfast is included in all room rates. While it's a good option overall, with great amenities for its price point, getting to Baga Beach requires a 15-minute walk through town. Those looking for budget options closer to the shore should consider the three-pearl Fahrenheit Hotels and Resorts in nearby Calangute as an alternative.
Santiago Beach Resort is a three-pearl hotel that's popular with package tour Russian and British tourists. The 70 rooms feel like small apartments, with separate living rooms and bedrooms, though they only have simple wet bars with kettles and minibars rather than proper kitchenettes. Features include a lovely outdoor lagoon-style swimming pool surrounded by lounge chairs, a game room, and a spa. For dining, there are two restaurants: one featuring Indian and international cuisine, the other serving Thai fare. Half- and full-board meal plans are available and breakfast is included in all room rates. While it's a good option overall, with great amenities for its price point, getting to Baga Beach requires a 15-minute walk through town. Those looking for budget options closer to the shore should consider the three-pearl Fahrenheit Hotels and Resorts in nearby Calangute as an alternative.
Citrus Goa is a three-and-a-half-pearl leisure property located in busy Calangute, about a 10-minute walk inland from the beach. The 85 guest rooms are modern and well-maintained, with big bathrooms, safes, and minibars -- and all have private balconies. Facilities include a Thai/Indian restaurant serving all three meals, with a huge and free breakfast buffet featuring made-to-order hot dishes and an espresso machine. There's also a spa with a small fitness center, though it closes a bit early. The highlight for most guests is the outdoor swimming pool with poolside drinks service. Parking is free in a small lot across the road and Wi-Fi is free and fast, which can be hard to come by in Goa. Citrus is a great choice overall, though travelers may also want to consider nearby options such as Ocean Palms Goa.
Citrus Goa is a three-and-a-half-pearl leisure property located in busy Calangute, about a 10-minute walk inland from the beach. The 85 guest rooms are modern and well-maintained, with big bathrooms, safes, and minibars -- and all have private balconies. Facilities include a Thai/Indian restaurant serving all three meals, with a huge and free breakfast buffet featuring made-to-order hot dishes and an espresso machine. There's also a spa with a small fitness center, though it closes a bit early. The highlight for most guests is the outdoor swimming pool with poolside drinks service. Parking is free in a small lot across the road and Wi-Fi is free and fast, which can be hard to come by in Goa. Citrus is a great choice overall, though travelers may also want to consider nearby options such as Ocean Palms Goa.
Casa Severina is an elegant, four-pearl boutique hotel located on a hard-to-find but consequentially quiet back street in Calangute, a short walk from the beach. There are only 19 rooms here (including one suite), all of which feature beautiful wooden furniture and big furnished balconies. Features include a lovely lap pool with lounge chairs, a small fitness center, and a massage room for Ayurvedic treatments. There's also an open-air restaurant with half-board packages available and culinary theme nights are held three times per week. While this is arguably one of the nicer, more elegant places to stay in town, those with younger kids are out of luck, as guests must be at least 12 years old to stay here. For something more family-friendly, consider The Park Calangute Goa, which has the added benefit of being right on the beach.
Casa Severina is an elegant, four-pearl boutique hotel located on a hard-to-find but consequentially quiet back street in Calangute, a short walk from the beach. There are only 19 rooms here (including one suite), all of which feature beautiful wooden furniture and big furnished balconies. Features include a lovely lap pool with lounge chairs, a small fitness center, and a massage room for Ayurvedic treatments. There's also an open-air restaurant with half-board packages available and culinary theme nights are held three times per week. While this is arguably one of the nicer, more elegant places to stay in town, those with younger kids are out of luck, as guests must be at least 12 years old to stay here. For something more family-friendly, consider The Park Calangute Goa, which has the added benefit of being right on the beach.
