I recently had the pleasure of staying at the enchanting Santana Beach Resort in the heart of North Goa, and I must say, my family and I were absolutely captivated by the entire experience. This hidden gem, nestled amidst lush greenery, boasts not just one, but two inviting pools that sparkle under the golden Goan sun, making it a true oasis of tranquility. From the moment we stepped foot into the resort, we were welcomed by a level of hospitality that could rival any 5-star establishment. The staff at Santana Beach Resort redefine the meaning of exceptional service. Every member of the team seemed dedicated to ensuring our stay was not just comfortable, but truly memorable. Their warm smiles and eagerness to assist made us feel like royalty. One of the standout features of our stay was the culinary delight offered at Calamari, the resort's signature restaurant. The food was nothing short of extraordinary; every dish was a masterpiece, a symphony of flavors that delighted our taste buds. However, it was the Pomfret fish that stole the show. Cooked to perfection, it set new standards for seafood excellence. The freshness, the seasoning, the presentation – everything about it was impeccable. Additionally, we were enchanted by our experience at Olegario's restaurant, where the culinary expertise reached unparalleled heights. The creativity and skill behind each dish were evident, making our dining experience truly unforgettable. I also must highlight the pristine private beach that Santana Beach Resort boasts. The beach, meticulously maintained and wonderfully secluded, provided a serene escape. The sand was soft beneath our feet, and the waters were crystal clear, inviting us for leisurely strolls and peaceful sunsets. It was a rare gem, offering the perfect balance of natural beauty and tranquility. I must commend the owner, Mr. Verner Da Costa Frias, whose down-to-earth demeanor and genuine passion for ensuring his guests have an unforgettable experience truly set Santana Beach Resort apart. Despite his busy schedule, he was always accessible and went above and beyond to assist us. His recommendations for the best places to visit in Goa were invaluable, offering us a chance to explore the true essence of this vibrant destination. A special thank you must also go to Nilesh, the reservation ***ager, whose efficiency and kindness made our booking experience seamless. His attention to detail and commitment to ensuring our preferences were met added an extra layer of comfort to our stay. The resort itself is a testament to meticulous maintenance. The lush gardens are a testament to nature's beauty, meticulously groomed and bursting with vibrant colors. The pools are not just refreshing, but also impeccably clean, inviting guests to unwind and bask in the luxury of their surroundings. In conclusion, Santana Beach Resort is not just a place to stay; it's a destination in itself. It embodies the essence of Goan hospitality, offering a perfect ble
When you stay at Casablanca in Candolim, you'll be by the sea, within a 15-minute drive of Candolim Beach and Deltin Royale Casino. This resort is 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from Baga Beach and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Calangute Beach.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden.
Satisfy your appetite at Saffron, a poolside restaurant which features a bar/lounge and a pool view. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the poolside bar. Continental breakfasts are available for a fee.
Featured amenities include limo/town car service, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. For a surcharge, guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a train station pick-up service.
Make yourself at home in one of the 45 air-conditioned rooms featuring LED televisions. Satellite television is provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and ceiling fans.
I have been there with family, Property is well maintained with beautiful rooms, The location of this is the best as it walkable to beach. The staff was good and helpful. Restaurant have good and tasty food. Overall my experience with this was good. I suggest this for friends and family trips.
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The resort in my opinion tends to cater more for the Indian guests,with regard to breakfast. It's a very clean hotel,our cleaner was fantastic. The pool is great,but you need to be on the ball if you want sunbeds. The staff are very friendly and helpful. The food was ok,but takes forever to come. All in all a good place to stay, partly because of its location. I'm not sure it warrants the cost ,been going to Goa for 12yrs. Properties as good are available for less.Having said all that,I wouldn't put anyone off who was thinking of staying here.
The service and experience is apt to the name of Taj. Right from arrival to checkout, at every step I was provided with the top notch service. Travelling with infant could be daunting and I was nervous but the service provided right from sterilising the milk bottle to supporting in making baby food using our instructions was really appreciative. When our kid had a minor incident where he threw up, we were quickly provided the help with kindness and courtesy. The ala-carte food was delicious while the buffet meal could be better. The view and ambience was breathtaking. I have no doubts in recommending this hotel
Such a lovely hotel. Staff friendly and obliging.
Urmila, the chef is an absolute asset to your hotel. What a beautiful lady. She definitely cooks from her heart .
Rayna, the FnB manager is lovely also.
The pool was lovely and relaxing and the pool staff were very nice and obliging.
Will definitely recommend this hotel to everyone
I stayed at Fortune Acron (R.No.2404) on a six day break at Candolim with wifey and my baby girl. It is a great place to stay for the following reasons:
1. Amazing staff- i've never met such a 'ready to help and serve,' bunch of youngsters. Sincere, affable and courteous to the core. This hotel is a great place because of these youngsters and others making up the staff in Fortune Acron.
2. Great Location- Just 700 metres from Candolim Beach. And there is a shuttle service of Wagon R (s) operated by extremely polite and full of info about the town drivers- Rama, Vijay and Robert. Three great guys! Rama even loaned me Rs.20/- when I didnt have change for my Limca. And he never asked for it till I paid him! This shows character of the place! So thank you Rama, Vijay and Robert. I also want to thank Satyavan, the security Guard at the Gate *****with the young sardar and the fellow from Karnatka.
3. Dining staff- Rohit Barnwal is amazing, and is the most charming of them all in this hotel. The bartender Anjan is cheerful and a great guy to talk to. So were Neeteesh, Nirjala, Sheen ,Vikram and others whom I dont recollect but were amazing every single day. Prithiviraj and Apoorva at the reception are elegant and very friendly. So are the young ladies whose names are escaping me at the moment.
4. Piano Session in the afternoons with Joachim
5. Musical evenings and nightly Bazar in the Hotel lobby.
6. Extremely prompt housekeeping with Eqbaal, Dhruv, Yeshu and others. The lifeguards at the pool side were very efficient and vigilant with little kids.
The only improvement that I feel is a better rotation of receipes in the buffet dinner. Otherwise Fortune Acron Rocks!
And it rocks bigtime.
When you stay at De Mandarin Beach Resort Suites & Villas in Candolim, you'll be by the sea, within a 15-minute drive of Candolim Beach and Deltin Royale Casino. This hotel is 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from Baga Beach and 2 mi (3.3 km) from Calangute Beach.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
For lunch or dinner, stop by Apricot, a restaurant that specializes in international cuisine. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe, and 24-hour room service is provided. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. For a surcharge, guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a train station pick-up service.
Make yourself at home in one of the 16 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Your Select Comfort bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Stayed there for 3 nights and it was a wonderful experience. The staff is polite and helpful. We requested a room change and it was managed immediately. The breakfast menu is not wide but tastes great. Overall, a decent and comfortable place to stay with family.
Mattress was old. I understand it's a hotel and these spring beds get weared, but given the pricing they should keep getting new ones from time to time. Current condition of mattress was bad. Was very uncomfortable. Bathrooms are ok, not very tidy and clean even after room service. Stains are there is western toilet and wash basin. Furniture in room are good. Although sofa chairs needs deep cleaning. I could see dirty stains on the upholstery of sofa chair. We arrived late evening and when entered room, bed linens were dirty. But since we were tired, we ignored it and just slept. But next day they changed it. We didn't opt for breakfast, so can't comment on that. Swimming pool was good.
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Great value for money. If you are looking for a quaint property in the heart of Candolim, Lemon Tree Amarante is the place to stay. Even being in the main Candolim area, the resort carries a rustic charm and peaceful vibes. The staff is very courteous. I particularly want to call out their restaurant staff Papri for taking care of minute details to make the guest feel welcomed. Chef Vinayak is a superstar and cooks really tasty food. Sanjay does a great job too to ensure a relaxing stay for the guests. The property's pool, overall greenery and proximity to Candolim beach are the key highlights.
2 to 3 star hotel run on shoe string basis. The estate is dotted with 2 storey breeze block maisonettes with steep steps to rooms on first floor. In fact all steps leading to small entrance lobby or down to pool area are steep. There are no grab rails.Not mobility or disabled friendly. There was only 1 restaurant with buffet food and 2 small food stations at end of dining area. Tables and mats were never wiped clean after one set of guests finished eating. Hospitable, well meaning and proactive waiting staff but they lacked sense of hygiene as I don’t recall seeing anyone using hand sanitizer. Awful buffet food. Cooks were headed by a clueless Goan executive chef. All positive comments on food are written by Indian guests on short stay breaks or attending work conferences. They love a little variety thrown in for them with South Indian deep fried doughy food and excessive cheese filling in anything. Every lunchtime and dinner fare would include repetitive on the bone chicken curry In different guises, couple of seasonal vegetable curries, boiled and pullau style rice, fresh salad, same deep fried “mahee” fish with small fillet pieces marinated in different spices or herbs from one day to next and chicken drumsticks served in sticky sweet and sour sauce with or without noodles or stir-fried peppers and naan. Sadly most curries were laced with hot chilies. Not for western palate. Many guests from northern England were putting together chip butties and washing down food with on tap larger beer. Except for two the other frequently changing staff at the reception seemed unintelligent to comprehend anything guests were asking. We certainly would not return to this hotel. I also doubt if it would survive as just a stones throw away a swanky large hotel was being built.
GGuest UserTaj is the best in every service. We visited Taj Holiday for our anniversary and our stay was excellent. The Breakfast was amazing and had lot of varieties. Taj is the best hotel in hospitality. The Hotel lobby staff Saily helped us very much, upgrade our room to a Cottage and also gave us a complimentary anniversary Pastry and decorated our room. She also gave us some cute gifts on our anniversary.
We also visited and enjoyed Taj Fort Aguada property as its accessible from Taj Holiday Village Resort, the property is amazing and has serene and beautiful beach views.
Thank you Taj for the amazing service and hospitality.
See you soon.
I had a truly wonderful stay at Novotel Goa. The staff, in particular, made the stay even more special. Nisha Doley and Eva, among others, were incredibly attentive, and went above and beyond to ensure my comfort. Their warm hospitality added a personal touch to the entire experience. The property itself is beautiful, and it offers great value for money. I highly recommend Novotel Goa for anyone looking for a relaxing and memorable getaway!
Wonderful property, direct access to the beach, swimming pool is well maintained and staff Suneel was very courteous. Restaurants have multi cuisine facility Food is delicious, Pan Asian Restaurant Yazu is right in front of beach has a very romantic sea view. Staff Jitendra at the property was always available. You will always find Resort staff busy in maintaining property and keeping it in a good shape. Check in Staff Bimlesh, Gauresh, and Dattaram offered great hospitality. Namrata was seen every where in the morning at Paladhar at breakfast time and also in the evening at Yazu. Bimlesh, Jitendra house keeping staff and Namrata were helpful throughout our stay .
Altrude by the Sea hotel is an exceptional run hotel that recently has opened and is the place to stay in Goa. The hotel is known for its amazing service and staff, who go out of their way to ensure that every guest is comfortable and well taken care of. From the moment you arrive, the staff welcomes you with warm hospitality and treats you like family. The hotel's design and decor are equally impressive, with a unique and contemporary style that blends seamlessly with its surroundings. The rooms are spacious, comfortable, and offer all the modern amenities you need for a comfortable stay. The desire for attention to detail is evident throughout the hotel, from the handpicked furniture to the thoughtful touches in every corner. One of the highlights of the hotel is its rooftop infinity pool, which boasts breathtaking sunset views of the ocean. The pool is a perfect spot to relax and unwind, with comfortable lounge chairs and impeccable service from the staff. Overall, Altrude by the Sea hotel is the go-to place to stay in Candolim, Goa. The hotel offers a one-of-a-kind experience with exceptional service, beautiful design, and a stunning rooftop infinity pool with ocean views. Whether you're looking for a romantic getaway or a family vacation, this hotel has everything you need to make your stay unforgettable. My watch was incredible and I can’t wait to be back.
We stayed for a short while on a tour through India. We loved everything here. The room was big, clean, good bed and well working AC. Bathroom very clean, gels etc all there. There is a short private way to the beach with lovely exotic plants. The beach is great, sand all the way into the sea with great waves. Meals were a good choice and very tasty. All staff - service, gardening, chambermaids, really all are very friendly and helpful and make you feel welcome and valued. The atmosphere is calm with all the Buddha statues around and water features with plants - it makes it feel so relaxed. All is very well maintained. Special shout-out to Lal, who was always smiling and very helpful. Lovely talking to him. Thank you for a beautiful stay.
Best Hotel in the area to stay and relax. Very nice and courteous staff.Everything was perfect and up to the mark. The service was really good, the staff was friendly and very cooperative.The rooms were really clean. Especially in reception Mr. Manoj very nice person . 😃😃😃😃
GGuest UserIndia has been flying for 10 years with her husband, he is all 15. And from year to year we stay in Sea breeze. The hotel has become a native for us. On the resepshen we are met by name, remember. In addition that the convenient location, in the hotel is clean, clean every day!!!! Don't regret just a couple of dollars to leave on the bed))) always go to the meeting that we wouldn't ask!!! In February 2024 we will go again and it will undoubtedly Sea breeze!!! In the room all works, water hot is, toilet facilities are, Breakfast is uniform, but no one is prevented from walking to Inferno, for example, they have beautiful breakfasts and good Wifi. It's India, it's Goa, it's a rest there)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
GGuest UserWe recently stayed at this property for a short stay, upon check-in we met the owner lady who was very kind and caring, she even upgraded our room to a different category which was a super clean and good view room. We found the room so comfortable upon check out also we met the owner lady who was so kind and polite while talking and bid a very good farewell to us. We would love to visit there again soon. Thank you
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