Goa Beach Huts?

pixelskew · Dec 12th, 2006, 09:00

I realize a similar thread addressed advance payments. I am okay with that, but emails have been very unprofessional.

Is anyone familiar with Camp San Francisco of the Getaway Beach Huts in Palolem, Goa?

I have asked three times for an address and I have yet to get it, but the contact wants 50% advance of 3000 RS per night. Details are very limited.

This from Dec 28 to Jan 1. If I just show up what are my chances of finding a place? I don't care where in Goa as long as it is by a beach and under $100 US per night for 2.

Thanks!

GoanCanuck · Dec 12th, 2006, 10:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by pixelskew

I have asked three times for an address and I have yet to get it, but the contact wants 50% advance of 3000 RS per night. Details are very limited.

Don't pay this guy. That price is absurd and it is only because of gullible tourists from outside India does the owner of this place have the guts to demand it so shamelessly.

pixelskew · Dec 12th, 2006, 10:53

thanks GoanCanuk, that is what makes more sense but it is a shame if my accommodations fall through.

Does anyone have any experience with the above mentioned beach huts?

pixelskew · Dec 12th, 2006, 12:01

not that I really care that much, but why was the title of my post changed from 'Goa Beach Hut scam?' to 'Goa Beach Huts?'

There was a post from Machadinha asking why scam is in the title if I do not know what is going on myself.

I used the word scam as in the noun referring to "a fraudulent business scheme."

The situation certainly sounds like I could lose my money after being wired to an untraceable destination, hence a fraudulent business scheme.

machadinha · Dec 12th, 2006, 12:07

I changed it around because there are threads entitled "scam" on a fairly regular basis where the contents do not make it clear at all that it is a scam, more like the poster asking if it might be so. Having been confirmed above in your cautiousness you were still asking about this gang implying that you'd like to stay there. In other words, we (the readers) do not know if it is a scam.

steven_ber · Dec 12th, 2006, 12:10

Oops, cross post with Mach

Quote:

Originally Posted by pixelskew

not that I really care that much, but why was the title of my post changed from 'Goa Beach Hut scam?' to 'Goa Beach Huts?'

There was a post from Machadinha asking why scam is in the title if I do not know what is going on myself.

I used the word scam as in the noun referring to "a fraudulent business scheme."

The situation certainly sounds like I could lose my money after being wired to an untraceable destination, hence a fraudulent business scheme.

This is India.

Until you get to the high-end accommodation, booking through secure Internet option is limited.

It's therefore sad to see 'scam' in this type of hotel enquiry, and whilst we understand how the whole process can seem strange, when there are many, many such threads with the same kind of 'scam' title, it can give the wrong impression of the Goa hotel trade.

Nick-H · Dec 12th, 2006, 12:21

I do think that, at this budget level, the least you can expect is good communication and information.

Go somewhere else!

But Christmas/new year is a seller's market so far as the higher budget places in india are concerned...

There is a big difference between a scam and lousy service.

pixelskew · Dec 12th, 2006, 12:34

Yes, I think you are all right. No offense meant of course.

Tony_1982 · Jan 9th, 2007, 05:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by pixelskew

I realize a similar thread addressed advance payments. I am okay with that, but emails have been very unprofessional.

Is anyone familiar with Camp San Francisco of the Getaway Beach Huts in Palolem, Goa?

I have asked three times for an address and I have yet to get it, but the contact wants 50% advance of 3000 RS per night. Details are very limited.

This from Dec 28 to Jan 1. If I just show up what are my chances of finding a place? I don't care where in Goa as long as it is by a beach and under $100 US per night for 2.

Thanks!

I stayed here and made the mistake of booking in advance.

Ended up paying 1500 rupees per night - some people I met were paying less than 500 - they didn't book in advance.

The owner - Gaspar Joseph Coutinho - asked me to wire half the money in advance - he honoured the booking - so it wasn't a scam.

Still, i learnt a valuable lesson, so I guess the money wasn't wasted.

Dec 12th, 2006, 09:00	#1
pixelskew Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Japan Posts: 14	Goa Beach Huts? I realize a similar thread addressed advance payments. I am okay with that, but emails have been very unprofessional. Is anyone familiar with Camp San Francisco of the Getaway Beach Huts in Palolem, Goa? I have asked three times for an address and I have yet to get it, but the contact wants 50% advance of 3000 RS per night. Details are very limited. This from Dec 28 to Jan 1. If I just show up what are my chances of finding a place? I don't care where in Goa as long as it is by a beach and under $100 US per night for 2. Thanks! __________________ http://www.flickr.com/photos/tbell/ Last edited by machadinha : Dec 12th, 2006 at 11:06. Reason: moved to goa forum; edited title

Dec 12th, 2006, 12:07	#5
machadinha Not Your Guru Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: yörp Posts: 10,557	I changed it around because there are threads entitled "scam" on a fairly regular basis where the contents do not make it clear at all that it is a scam, more like the poster asking if it might be so. Having been confirmed above in your cautiousness you were still asking about this gang implying that you'd like to stay there. In other words, we (the readers) do not know if it is a scam. __________________ Reading tips, all picked up at IndiaMike : INDAX's A Comprehensive Guide To India / Dinoj Surendran's Desi Humor / ITHVC on Culture Shock & Travel Health / JetLag Travel Guides For the Undiscerning Traveller / India Travel Links

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Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 26,829	I do think that, at this budget level, the least you can expect is good communication and information. Go somewhere else! But Christmas/new year is a seller's market so far as the higher budget places in india are concerned... There is a big difference between a scam and lousy service. __________________ . Just one member of the IndiaMike Mod Team

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pixelskew Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Japan Posts: 14	thanks GoanCanuk, that is what makes more sense but it is a shame if my accommodations fall through. Does anyone have any experience with the above mentioned beach huts?

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pixelskew Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Japan Posts: 14	not that I really care that much, but why was the title of my post changed from 'Goa Beach Hut scam?' to 'Goa Beach Huts?' There was a post from Machadinha asking why scam is in the title if I do not know what is going on myself. I used the word scam as in the noun referring to "a fraudulent business scheme." The situation certainly sounds like I could lose my money after being wired to an untraceable destination, hence a fraudulent business scheme.

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