South Goa
This laid-back yoga retreat, exclusive to guests, has a wonderful open-sided shala facing the ocean at the southern end of Patnem Beach, and three more…
Must-see hotels in Goa
North Goa
This wonderful villa, ideal for families or groups looking to book the whole place, is uber exclusive. It’s a spacious, stunning refurbished Portuguese…
North Goa
This loungy upmarket party place has a cool location looking out on the lake-like mouth of the Chapora River, and is the new home of Thalassa restaurant…
South Goa
With its purple and mauve muslin curtains and Arabian nights ambience, H2O is among the most impressive of Agonda’s luxury cottage setups. From the hotel…
South Goa
Woven into the palms on peaceful Galgibag Beach, this hut village has something for everyone with Rajasthani safari tents, round African-style huts,…
Vivanta by Taj Holiday Village
North Goa
The Taj’s garden complex comprises 142 cottages and villas in a smart variation on a five-star theme, with all the luxuries you’d expect from this top-end…
South Goa
Bollywood stars and sheikhs are known to stay at the Taj Exotica, one of Goa’s plushest and priciest resorts. Set in 23 hectares of tropical gardens 2km…
North Goa
D’Mello’s has grown up from small beginnings, but is still family-run and occupies four buildings around a lovely garden just back from the beach. The…
North Goa
At the southern end of Mandrem Beach, overlooking the creek, Riverside is an excellent, two-level open-sided restaurant with a collection of well-designed…
South Goa
Probably the swankiest resort on the beach strip north of Colva, the sprawling 18-hectare ITC Grand (formerly Park Hyatt) dominates the Arossim beach area…
South Goa
Solid huts constructed with natural materials head back into the palm grove from Papaya’s popular restaurant. These are easily some of the best cabins and…
South Goa
Home is a lovely family-owned guesthouse-style resort with a popular beachfront restaurant serving awesome dessert – chocolate brownies, apple tarts and…
South Goa
Peace Garden is a well-constructed hut village on Talpona Beach with a focus on wellness and relaxation – there are drop-in yoga classes (₹500) daily,…
North Goa
The luxury tents and ‘Spanish-style’ villas at this slick resort are pricey but fitted out like five-star hotel rooms. Even if you don’t stay here, the…
South Goa
The Ciarans magic from Palolem has been transported to an absolute beachfront location on near-deserted Talpona Beach. There are just seven lovely timber…
South Goa
Stylish cottages are set around an inviting pool in a coconut grove just back from the northern end of the beach. Coconut Creek is easily the nicest place…
South Goa
The six huts here are very simple and wonderfully isolated. It’s a steep walk down laterite steps through the jungle to get here and at the bottom you’re…
South Goa
A beach hut for ₹13,000 – no way! The huts are certainly very nice and most are sea-facing, terracing down the hillside to the beach side of the lagoon…
North Goa
The beachfront huts are adorable at Beach Street, where the adjacent building encloses an inviting pool. Well-designed huts range from simple with…
South Goa
With just five lovely, antique-filled rooms, this British-run place makes a wonderful upmarket retreat. An organic vegetable garden supplies the…
North Goa
Down the steps past Nine Bar and opening out onto craggy Vagator Beach, this is a successfully rendered outfit in the deluxe Casa boutique mould, and one…
South Goa
Away from the fray, north of Colva’s main drag on the road running parallel to the beach, Sam’s is a big, cheerful place with friendly owners and spacious…
North Goa
Down a winding lane and very close to the beach, this is Candolim's best bet for backpackers. Clean four- to eight-bed air-con dorms (some mixed, one…
South Goa
Old-fashioned, secluded charm and Benaulim’s leafiest garden welcomes you at Palm Grove Cottages, a fine midrange choice. The quiet AC rooms, some with…
South Goa
This ritzy resort is an upmarket affair backing onto the beach with all the standard five-star bells and whistles including a massive swimming pool, gym,…
Panaji
The nine boutique rooms are compact but delightful in this renovated 1879 Portuguese mansion. The whole place, with a striking canary-yellow facade, has…
North Goa
This sprawling complex of hotel-style rooms and seasonal cottages tumbles down from the main road to the inlet, where bamboo bridges provide access to the…
Palolem
On Colomb Bay, La La Land takes Keralan-style cottages to another level with a range of quirky but stylish huts and A-frame chalets all set in a beautiful…
South Goa
Highly recommended by travellers with deep pockets, the Royal Orchid is a lush and plush place gracing Utorda’s nice sands. Popular with well-heeled…
Palolem
This hut village and associated guesthouse (Casa San Francisco) runs all the way from the beach to Palolem Beach Rd, offering a room or hut to suit most…
South Goa
Thirty sleek white rooms arranged around nice gardens and a neat pool are the trademarks of Soul Vacation, set 400m back from Colva Beach. This is central…
North Goa
Shanu is one of several large guesthouses in this little grove just behind the dunes of Candolim Beach and it's a fine choice. The 18 rooms vary from…
Palolem
Ensconced in a thick wooded grove in the Colomb Bay area south of Palolem, Bhakti’s rustic cottages are a little worn and you might find yourself sharing…
North Goa
Dominating the headland above Sinquerim Beach, the Taj Group’s sprawling beach resort looks a little dated, but its service is still top-notch and the…
South Goa
One of a handful of places lining Sernabatim Beach, Anthy’s is a standout favourite with travellers for its good restaurant, book exchange and well-kept…
South Goa
Neat, clean and not entirely devoid of atmosphere, La Ben is a traveller hang-out in the middle of the action with decent, good-value rooms, and has been…
South Goa
The 10 Keralan-style cottages here are a step up from most beach-hut accommodation – and a few steps back from the beach – with imported bamboo and palm…
South Goa
A down-to-earth option (unusual on this strip of coast) on the left-hand side at the entrance to Utorda Beach road, Dom Pedro’s is a lovely blue-and-white…
Palolem
This refurbished house is a good deal for backpackers with four- to 10-bed air-con dorms (bunks are curtained off) and a few private rooms. Friendly…
South Goa
A good-value family-run place on the road back from Majorda Beach, Rainbow's End has four air-conditioned timber cottages orbiting a small pool and a…
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