Anybody stayed at Colonia Santa Maria in Goa Recently ?

peterji · Mar 7th, 2005, 13:54

Has anyone stayed at the Colonia Sata Maria in the last few months.

What was it like ?

How cleane were the rooms ?

How much to upgrade to an airconditioned room per night ?

What were the staff like ?

How was the food ?

Would you stay there again ?

Would appriciate any comments good or bad.

Bilmag · Mar 14th, 2005, 14:41

Great choice. Not exactly a spectacular hotel but one of my favorites. The rooms are in blocks of about 8,lined along a pedestrian walkway that leads to the beach.The location makes this hotel. You are in the centre of everything.
Food is OK - good varied menu of Indian, Chinese and European. You are probably on half/full board which is its problem for me. There are so many fantastic restaurants in Baga/Calangute it is a shame to tie yourself to hotel.
Anyway food is so cheap it is nor problem to give up your voucher and explore. Rooms are pretty good for this area. Basic but with plenty of space
with Bedroom/shower room, sitting room and balcony (Though some of these are a bit small). From experience I wouldn't bother with a/c, the fans are perfectly adequate. When you go onto beach head for the Big Banana beach shack - the best shack in the north. Food to die for and friendly staff. Say hello to Francis and his boys. Enjoy it - you've hit bthe jackpot. Bill

peterji · Mar 14th, 2005, 23:25

Hi Bill

We had already phoned to book an a/c room but they had not yet recieved the booking from Global, After your reply we won't bother. We had no intention of eating at the hotel much we always like to try the local places and we will definatly try the Big Banana and tell Francis you recommended them, will they know which Bill you are.
Thanks for your info and we intend to have a great time.
Be Happy

Peter

Bilmag · Mar 15th, 2005, 14:48

I am new to this and I think I messed up the method of replying to you.Just
in case I'll do it again. When you see Francis he will know us as Maggie and Bill. I am returning in April for 10 weeks (see my thread about buying in Goa)
and I'll be having a drink or 2 with Francis and the boys.This will be my first time so late in the season so it will be interesting to see the difference in the weather/surroundings and number of people.

Skinny · Mar 15th, 2005, 21:50

Very reassuring review of the hotel Bill. My wife and I are going there the beginning of April for a fortnight. Cannot wait now, especially to try all those restaurants.

Éva and I would like to sample some of the culture/history. Is there any special tours or places of interest near by?

Maybe we will see Peter there?

Thanks again

Martin_d · Mar 15th, 2005, 22:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skinny

Very reassuring review of the hotel Bill. My wife and I are going there the beginning of April for a fortnight.
Thanks again

As I am I, see you there

peterji · Mar 15th, 2005, 22:04

I will be in Lazy days on 18 April 6pm ish if your still there Skinny. meeting up with some people from Holidaytruths.com it should be a good night.

Peter

Skinny · Mar 16th, 2005, 00:32

Sorry Peter, we are staying from the 2nd to 16th. I promise I will leave the place tidy

Have a good holiday.

Skinny · Mar 16th, 2005, 00:38

Sorry Martin didn't see you there.

See you there!

Bilmag · Mar 16th, 2005, 01:37

Blimey..I didn't realise it was so popular in April. Anyway there is lots to do.
Avoid tours offered by the reps..they are a bit of a rip off when you can hire your own taxi/driver for a day for about 900rs (£10/11) and he will take you wherever you want to go . If you want local then Old Goa will give you all the Portugese churches and dead saints that you want and you combine with a trip to a spice farm which sounds boring but is very good. go to the one with the elephants (just past Ponda). You'll probably do a couple of temples on the way. For about 600rs you will get the tour and lunch.Anjuna flea market
each week is just a short taxi ride away as is the Saturday night market at Arpora.Go early morning for Anjuna and very late for Arpora (great food and live music). Crikey I sound like a tour guide. Enjoy it, loads to do and you will
find everyone you meet will have good ideas for you.

peterji · Mar 16th, 2005, 15:57

Thanks for the info Bill, will be thinking of you back in the UK while we are in Goa.

Mar 7th, 2005, 13:54	#1
peterji Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Folkestone UK Posts: 36	Anybody stayed at C0lonia Santa Maria Resently ? Has anyone stayed at the Colonia Sata Maria in the last few months. What was it like ? How cleane were the rooms ? How much to upgrade to an airconditioned room per night ? What were the staff like ? How was the food ? Would you stay there again ? Would appriciate any comments good or bad.

Mar 14th, 2005, 14:41	#2
Bilmag Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Southampton Posts: 9	Csm Great choice. Not exactly a spectacular hotel but one of my favorites. The rooms are in blocks of about 8,lined along a pedestrian walkway that leads to the beach.The location makes this hotel. You are in the centre of everything. Food is OK - good varied menu of Indian, Chinese and European. You are probably on half/full board which is its problem for me. There are so many fantastic restaurants in Baga/Calangute it is a shame to tie yourself to hotel. Anyway food is so cheap it is nor problem to give up your voucher and explore. Rooms are pretty good for this area. Basic but with plenty of space with Bedroom/shower room, sitting room and balcony (Though some of these are a bit small). From experience I wouldn't bother with a/c, the fans are perfectly adequate. When you go onto beach head for the Big Banana beach shack - the best shack in the north. Food to die for and friendly staff. Say hello to Francis and his boys. Enjoy it - you've hit bthe jackpot. Bill

Mar 15th, 2005, 14:48	#4
Bilmag Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Southampton Posts: 9	Big Banana I am new to this and I think I messed up the method of replying to you.Just in case I'll do it again. When you see Francis he will know us as Maggie and Bill. I am returning in April for 10 weeks (see my thread about buying in Goa) and I'll be having a drink or 2 with Francis and the boys.This will be my first time so late in the season so it will be interesting to see the difference in the weather/surroundings and number of people.

Mar 16th, 2005, 00:38	#9
Skinny Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: High Wycombe, UK Posts: 7	Whoops Sorry Martin didn't see you there. See you there!

Mar 16th, 2005, 01:37	#10
Bilmag Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Southampton Posts: 9	Places to visit Blimey..I didn't realise it was so popular in April. Anyway there is lots to do. Avoid tours offered by the reps..they are a bit of a rip off when you can hire your own taxi/driver for a day for about 900rs (£10/11) and he will take you wherever you want to go . If you want local then Old Goa will give you all the Portugese churches and dead saints that you want and you combine with a trip to a spice farm which sounds boring but is very good. go to the one with the elephants (just past Ponda). You'll probably do a couple of temples on the way. For about 600rs you will get the tour and lunch.Anjuna flea market each week is just a short taxi ride away as is the Saturday night market at Arpora.Go early morning for Anjuna and very late for Arpora (great food and live music). Crikey I sound like a tour guide. Enjoy it, loads to do and you will find everyone you meet will have good ideas for you.

Mar 14th, 2005, 23:25	#3
peterji Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Folkestone UK Posts: 36	Hi Bill We had already phoned to book an a/c room but they had not yet recieved the booking from Global, After your reply we won't bother. We had no intention of eating at the hotel much we always like to try the local places and we will definatly try the Big Banana and tell Francis you recommended them, will they know which Bill you are. Thanks for your info and we intend to have a great time. Be Happy Peter

Mar 15th, 2005, 21:50	#5
Skinny Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: High Wycombe, UK Posts: 7	Very reassuring review of the hotel Bill. My wife and I are going there the beginning of April for a fortnight. Cannot wait now, especially to try all those restaurants. Éva and I would like to sample some of the culture/history. Is there any special tours or places of interest near by? Maybe we will see Peter there? Thanks again

Mar 15th, 2005, 22:04	#7
peterji Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Folkestone UK Posts: 36	I will be in Lazy days on 18 April 6pm ish if your still there Skinny. meeting up with some people from Holidaytruths.com it should be a good night. Peter

Mar 16th, 2005, 00:32	#8
Skinny Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: High Wycombe, UK Posts: 7	Sorry Peter, we are staying from the 2nd to 16th. I promise I will leave the place tidy Have a good holiday.

Mar 16th, 2005, 15:57	#11
peterji Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Folkestone UK Posts: 36	Thanks for the info Bill, will be thinking of you back in the UK while we are in Goa.

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