South Goa
Rajbag is dominated by the presence of this 85-acre five-star. The hotel is particularly popular with well-heeled domestic and Russian tourists, and is…
Must-see hotels in Goa
South Goa
Goa’s largest and most luxurious resort, the opulent Leela is the place to indulge your five-star fantasies. Set amid 30 hectares of land, this enormous…
North Goa
Below Chapora Fort and terracing down to Vagator Beach, W Goa is the newest and swankiest hotel in North Goa with a price tag to match. This is luxury all…
North Goa
These luxury designer beach cottages (deluxe, luxury, grand and suite) are enveloped in a gorgeous leafy garden, just steps from the beach. Stand-out…
Panaji
Perched on a small hill above the Sao Tomé district, with fine views over the Mandovi, this spa-hotel-casino is a good option for a little bit of old…
Palolem
One of the largest hut resorts in Palolem, Dreamcatcher’s 60-plus sturdy huts are nevertheless secluded, set in a coconut grove just back from the far…
Calangute & Baga
If you’re looking for luxury with your ayurvedic regime, this gorgeous little boutique hotel in busy Calangute is appropriately shielded from the outside…
Panaji
One of the growing range of boutique heritage hotels in Fontainhas, La Maison is historic on the outside but thoroughly modern and swanky within, with a…
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…
Anjuna
Superchilled Wonderland, off the path behind Anjuna Beach near Lilliput, has a lineup of cabins comprising en suite dorms and a few private rooms (some…
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
Woven into the palms on peaceful Galgibag Beach, this hut village has something for everyone with Rajasthani safari tents, round African-style huts,…
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…
Calangute & Baga
The ultimate in Goan luxury, set 3km inland from the beach at Arpora, a stay here will see you signing the guestbook alongside Bollywood stars and other…
Divar Island
Island House is a divine family-run homestay in a beautiful old Portuguese mansion. The villa and heritage rooms come with bathroom and colonial…
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…
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…
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
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…
Anjuna
A lineup of timber cabins behind the beach restaurant of the same name, Sea Horse offers a good location and decent value. The huts are small and get a…
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…
Anjuna
This friendly place is fronted by an old Portuguese home and offers neat, clean rooms with well-decorated options in the newer annexe. The better rooms…
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…
Calangute & Baga
About time someone in Goa thought of recycling old shipping containers. The rooms here are pretty cosy and they're a bit of a novelty in fully equipped…
Panaji & Central Goa
This beautiful four-bedroom Portuguese villa on Chorao Island sleeps up to 12 people, so is a good deal for a family or group looking to get away from the…
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…
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…
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…
Anjuna
An old-fashioned heritage hotel housed in a pretty, yellow 200-year-old ancestral mansion, ‘Granpa’s Inn’ offers charm and a touch of luxury with a lovely…
