If you had a choice to stay at Arambol or Mandrem/Morjim

chilli · Aug 27th, 2005, 17:01

We are coming from 5 days in Palolem, and have 5 days in North Goa. Ive narrowed it down to either Arambol OR Mandrem/Morjim, but havent been able to make a choice from there. We're after a mellow beach area (but with people and some kinda social scene) without the full on rave scene. Looking for a choice of moderate accomodation (beach hut) and a choice of cozy eating/drinking spots. Any thoughts or preferances ?

Dr Funkenstein · Aug 27th, 2005, 21:11

Either's good, really.

Arambol's pretty relaxed most of the time (well it was when I was there) - it's not 24/7 trance hell at any rate. There's a good selection of places to eat / drink - lots of nice beach shacks and some astonishingly good restaurants. All at rock-bottom Indian prices. The long-term ex-pats that stick around for the Winter are a friendly bunch by and large, ignoring the occasional obligatory embarassing hippie.

I've not stayed in Mandrem but from the look of it, I'd imagine that it would probably be even more laid-back. Less choice of places to eat etc. but maybe a bit more peace and quiet.

I've got to say that I've only been there in March / April though (out of season) so it was pretty quiet then. I'd imagine things are different in peak season for obvious reasons.

GoanCanuck · Aug 28th, 2005, 02:45

Arambol is the better option. Morjim and Mandrem have very few restaurants.

Martin_d · Sep 10th, 2005, 19:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by GoanCanuck

Arambol is the better option. Morjim and Mandrem have very few restaurants.

Probably agree, but I found it to be quite dirty when I was there. The path round to the lake was covered in litter

alfa · Sep 12th, 2005, 14:12

hi

I am going to Goa for New Year week. Can you guys recommend a place near beach in North Goa?

I know I have lot of factors much they are much like any other traveller. Some of them are:-

Room should be sea facing, on a good beach

Loo very very clean

Pool not required, room service or indoor restaurant not required, A/C not required. (Though big windows for letting in sea breeze would be nice)

Comments eagerly awaited !!! Budget Rs 1000/- per night for double

Incidentally how is the scene at Morjim. I mean to stay how is the beach, is it crowded, how are restaurants, how is the party scene, is there a ferry to reach vagator and baga easily?

lauraj · Oct 11th, 2005, 17:41

morjim i great if you want peacefulness! we did! we stayed at Turbo Turtle.It is a single storey building with about 10 appartments. ALso, the owner of PLanet Hollywood beach shack, Sean, has rooms to rent out, at very good prices! they are jsut acroos from the beach and are lovely watching the sunset at night! Not much to do around there though, a scooter is probably the best way of transport or taxi.

Aug 27th, 2005, 17:01	#1
chilli chilli Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: melbourne, australia Posts: 55	If you had a choice to stay at Arambol or Mandrem/Morjim We are coming from 5 days in Palolem, and have 5 days in North Goa. Ive narrowed it down to either Arambol OR Mandrem/Morjim, but havent been able to make a choice from there. We're after a mellow beach area (but with people and some kinda social scene) without the full on rave scene. Looking for a choice of moderate accomodation (beach hut) and a choice of cozy eating/drinking spots. Any thoughts or preferances ?

Aug 27th, 2005, 21:11	#2
Dr Funkenstein Joolay !!! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Manali, Himachal Pradesh Posts: 854	Either's good, really. Arambol's pretty relaxed most of the time (well it was when I was there) - it's not 24/7 trance hell at any rate. There's a good selection of places to eat / drink - lots of nice beach shacks and some astonishingly good restaurants. All at rock-bottom Indian prices. The long-term ex-pats that stick around for the Winter are a friendly bunch by and large, ignoring the occasional obligatory embarassing hippie. I've not stayed in Mandrem but from the look of it, I'd imagine that it would probably be even more laid-back. Less choice of places to eat etc. but maybe a bit more peace and quiet. I've got to say that I've only been there in March / April though (out of season) so it was pretty quiet then. I'd imagine things are different in peak season for obvious reasons. __________________ Out There Somewhere : My Travel Blog.

Sep 12th, 2005, 14:12	#5
alfa Always in Sin Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 88	hi I am going to Goa for New Year week. Can you guys recommend a place near beach in North Goa? I know I have lot of factors much they are much like any other traveller. Some of them are:- Room should be sea facing, on a good beach Loo very very clean Pool not required, room service or indoor restaurant not required, A/C not required. (Though big windows for letting in sea breeze would be nice) Comments eagerly awaited !!! Budget Rs 1000/- per night for double Incidentally how is the scene at Morjim. I mean to stay how is the beach, is it crowded, how are restaurants, how is the party scene, is there a ferry to reach vagator and baga easily? __________________ Now is the time baby!

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GoanCanuck Maha Guru Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Vancouver Posts: 3,102	Arambol is the better option. Morjim and Mandrem have very few restaurants.

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lauraj Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: manchester, uk Posts: 21	morjim i great if you want peacefulness! we did! we stayed at Turbo Turtle.It is a single storey building with about 10 appartments. ALso, the owner of PLanet Hollywood beach shack, Sean, has rooms to rent out, at very good prices! they are jsut acroos from the beach and are lovely watching the sunset at night! Not much to do around there though, a scooter is probably the best way of transport or taxi.

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