Dando Candolim, Near Kingfisher Villa Candolim, Candolim, India | (618) 248-8274
Convenient location off the main road, just a few minutes' walk from the beach
Bright rooms with balconies, flat-screen TVs, and optional air-conditioning
Pool with lounge chairs and small kid-friendly splash area
Al fresco bar and restaurant with catch-of-the-day and regular live entertainment
Free cooked-to-order breakfast with Indian and international options
Free Wi-Fi in common areas, with signal reaching some rooms
Lending library and guest lockers in the lobby
Airport transfers, laundry service, and currency exchange available
Free (but limited) parking just out front
Wi-Fi access not available in all rooms
Wet-room style showers and dated furnishings
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.
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Scene
Family-owned budget hotel with courtyard pool and airy lobby; popular with Russian package tourists
Lui Beach Resort is a simple budget-friendly hotel run by a local family who live nearby. It's housed in a set of two-story whitewashed buildings with blue trim. There's a lovely koi fountain out front and greenery throughout the property. Reception takes place in a large, airy lobby with lavender accent walls and a shelf of books, plus a few lockers for guest use. While there's some seating, most guests do their lounging outside in the main courtyard area, where there's a compact pool and a poolside bar and restaurant with regular entertainment durning the busy season. Most guests are Russian package tourists, and the property gets plenty of couples and some families.
Location
Just off the main road in Candolim, a two-minute walk from shops, restaurants, and the beach
Lui Beach Resort is situated on a narrow, dusty side street, just off the main road in Candolim, and a two-minute walk from the beach. It takes around 15 minutes on foot to walk to Fort Aguada from here. The general area is touristy, with lots of hotels and restaurants in easy walking distance -- there's even a casino, Grand 7, about a five-minute walk away. Calangute is a 15-minute drive and has even more going for it, including a few clubs and lots of restaurants and hotels. The Goan capital, Panaji, takes about a half-hour to reach by car. Getting to the international airport in Vasco de Gama takes about an hour.
Rooms
Bright rooms with balconies, flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and optional air-conditioning
Rooms at Lui Beach Resort come in three categories: Non-AC Rooms, Standard AC Rooms, and Deluxe AC Rooms. All three room types come with either a double bed or two twin beds (with room for extra twin beds on request) along with mini-fridges and small flat-screen TVs. Wi-Fi is free in common areas, and many (but not all) of the rooms pick up a signal. Decor inside rooms is simple, with marble floors and simple wooden furniture plus accent walls in bright hues of orange or pink. Deluxe AC Rooms add bright bed runners and accent cushions plus colorful wall art and vanity tables with mirrors. Bathrooms are simple, with small shelves and wet room-style (open-plan) showers. Soap is provided, but other toiletries are not. All rooms have balconies or sit-out areas furnished with a couple of chairs.
Features
Pool with lounge chairs and children's area, restaurant with free cooked-to-order breakfast, and live entertainment
Lui Beach Resort doesn't have a ton of facilities, though there is a small outdoor pool. It's flanked with padded lounge chairs, and has a small kid-friendly wading area on one end. Next to the pool is the hotel's open-air restaurant and bar, which serves Indian and international food along with catch-of-the-day specialties, cocktails, and beer. The restaurant hosts regular barbecue and tandoori nights, plus offers live entertainment during the high season. A free cooked-to-order breakfast features options ranging from paranthas (stuffed Indian flatbread) to omelets. Laundry, currency exchange, and airport transfers can be facilitated through the front desk. Wi-Fi is free in common areas and there are a few parking spots in front of the hotel, just across the dusty road that leads down to the beach.
