The Postcard Cuelim, Goa

We recently stayed one night at Cuelim to celebrate hubby's bday. The drive to the place from Bambolim was only 35 minutes and very much green and scenic . The reception team was very welcoming . since we were the only guests staying there that night , were upgraded to a ground floor suite which was very comfortable and well appointed including the bathroom . The property being an old portugese villa was well appointed and looked beautiful . We opted for traditional thali for lunch which was delicious . Since it was raining heavily could not use most of the facilities like swimming pool , badminton court etc . In the evening , they organised a special dinner for us in the patio of the room , nicely decorated with balloons and lamps . The dinner ( menu was pre selected ) was also special and we enjoyed every bit of it . Breakfast next morning was also very nicely curated . All in all , a happy memorable stay . This was our second stay at a Postcard property . Last year we had stayed at Postcard Netravelli which was another memorable stay. Full marks to the staff and the manager on duty Pandurang Falker for giving us the bests service possible .

Beautiful property, excellent staff each and everyone made sure we had a comfortable stay. The food was very good. My children 9+ ages had a great time as well. A bit very from the hussle of the city area but well located in the nature.

Excellent stay. Wonderful staff. Delicious and fresh food served everyday. Beautiful property for relaxing and enjoying Goa. The beauty of an old Goan house is enriched by the luxury treatment received by Postcards. Special mention to Mr Pandurang and all the staff for making my holiday unforgettable

Being welcomed by Som and the staff gives you immediately the right feeling; this oasis of rest and luxury is amazing. We stayed for 3 nights and didn't regret it at all. Well maintained facilities, such as swimming pool, badminton field and being located close to the beach (20 minutes walk) makes it perfectly suited for a very relaxing journey. On top the food that is being served is really delicious and high end quality. All of this comes always with a smile from every single staff member, whatever you ask, whenever. Fantastic place to stay for a relaxing holiday.

We were so excited when we found The Postcard hotels and the Cuelim absolutely did not disappoint. It delivered exactly what it promised, first class old fashioned luxury. The property is in a perfect location a short distance from the beautiful beaches of southern Goa. It is a historic Portuguese villa that belonged to T B Cunha the Father of Goan nationalism and is still owned by his relatives. Quiet, tastefully decorated and in excellent condition it is a haven of peace and tranquility. Our room was luxurious. Located at the end of one wing it had a sitting room, bedroom, dressing room, bathroom and large cool veranda leading into the gardens. Each morning we spent a blissful hour sitting on the day bed on the veranda immersed in the sights and sounds of Goa waking up, memories we will cherish. The suite of rooms were well appointed and every requirement was thought of. The hotel policy of anytime checkin was excellent, allowing us to access our room at no extra charge as soon as we arrived after our early morning flight. After a restorative rest we were then able to have our anytime breakfast, another hotel policy that is leading the way in meeting guest needs. Putting guests first in this way is unique in our experience and we congratulate The Postcard hotels on being able to offer this. Every meal we had over the three days and nights of our stay was amazing. Perfectly balanced delicious Goan dishes served wherever we wanted to eat them, freshly prepared by the chef who even gave us a cookery lesson on our patio. First Class. All the staff at the Cuelim were simply fantastic. They anticipated our every need and were always on hand without disturbing our privacy. Impeccably dressed, polite, efficient, and friendly - every attribute you would expect from proper old fashioned service. Thank you to Som and Sahaj who managed our stay so perfectly and to the whole Cuelim team, in particular Vishal who was a fountain of knowledge and made sure we had everything we needed. What a team! After the Cuelim we were given a free transfer to The Postcard Netravali in the jungle of the Western Ghats and from there we were taken to The Postcard Velha in Old Goa. We highly recommend spending a few days in each to get a better all round experience of what wonderful Goa has to offer. We can’t wait for our next opportunity to stay at another Postcard hotel.

Our holiday at the Postcard hotels started with 5 days at the 5 bedroom Portuguese house in Saligao, which was the best experience. We then moved on to a 9 day stay at the Postcard Cuelim where we met one of the managers - Sahaj. He gave us a great tour around this beautifully restored 6 bedroom home. This is a wonderful hotel in beautiful grounds in a spectacular area. We walked every morning for 3 hours and got to know the area pretty well and the little villages that surround the area. The beach is a quiet 20 minute walk and is deserted and stretches for miles, water is like a warm bath - been absolutely years since we enjoyed a beach like this. The key to us having such a great time is the team that run this hotel. They are amazing, couldn’t have done any more for us and really made us feel at home. Would like to mention, as well as Sahaj, are Som - one of the managers, Vishal, Harri and the amazingly talented chef who prepared fabulous meals for us - we ate in every night as the food is so good. Thanks Sahaj for recommending and organising our trip down to the Postcard Hideaway which was not part of our itinerary. We loved our 3 days there and missed it when we left to return to the Postcard Cuelim, but when we got there the greeting was amazing and really felt like we were home! Our last night at Cuelim was a surprise meal for our anniversary celebration - served on the balcony. We were blown away by the effort that was put into this evening by the team - thank you all so much for making it so special. We miss you and will see you next year!!!