Most economic place to stay in goa.

sysfilez · Mar 5th, 2007, 17:29

Will be arriving goa this april'07 first week. wanted to know a few things as i will be on a shoe string budget. which is the most economic place to stay in goa? where can i hire a motorbike? wat all beaches to visit? also wanted to know how much time does one need to cover entire goa?

Ashish Agrawal · Mar 5th, 2007, 18:03

I classify Goa in North & South.

South Goa has mostly Star hotels & cater to mostly Indian tourist, typically coming on family vacation.

North goa is for "Travelers" & adventure seekers, & ofcourse what you are looking for budget.

South Goa also has palolem, a quite serene beach & you shall find several posts on this forum on palolem.

I normally hire a bike " Honda Activa" for Rs 125 per day in peak season.
Its difficult to tell you an excat location, but you can ask people & they can guide you. Its quite easy to find people lending bikes, but can't assure that they may offer a good deal.

Covering Goa - from Baga to Palolem, not more than 2 to 3 hrs.

In north, I personally enjoy Baga & Anjuna & not to forget Palolem in south.

You shall find very economic hotels near BAGA or its lanes.
Single roughly for Rs 250 per day & Rs 500 per day for a couple for a very decent accomadation.

You shall find cheaper deal as well, if you are ready to compromise on comforts of the room.

lonelyaztec · Mar 5th, 2007, 18:22

The beach hunts are economical.
But, they can get really inconvenient.

seventies'hippy · Mar 5th, 2007, 18:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by sysfilez

Will be arriving goa this april'07 first week. wanted to know a few things as i will be on a shoe string budget. which is the most economic place to stay in goa? where can i hire a motorbike? wat all beaches to visit? also wanted to know how much time does one need to cover entire goa?

I wouldn't have thought that "shoestring budget" and "hiring a motorbike" went together.

Surely shoestring budget means sleeping on the beach or cheapo room and either walking around or catching the bus,,,,,,,,,,,,

josan165 · Mar 5th, 2007, 19:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by sysfilez

Will be arriving goa this april'07 first week. wanted to know a few things as i will be on a shoe string budget. which is the most economic place to stay in goa? where can i hire a motorbike? wat all beaches to visit? also wanted to know how much time does one need to cover entire goa?

can you specify your budget for stay?

ananda2193 · Mar 6th, 2007, 00:00

I rented a room 4 years ago in Patnem for 100 roops a day. But you can ask around and get similar deals with locals. Argentina is a woman in Patnem that should have a cheap room. A moped cost me 80 a day for more than 2 weeks time. Ask for Farouk at Colomb beach for bikes. There a really nice family and give cheap deals. They have a driving school. So just ask for it at Colomb.
I also got a room In Benaulim for 100 also 4 years ago.
Shouldn't be too much more now.

cyberhippie · Mar 6th, 2007, 00:22

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I classify Goa in North & South.

South Goa has mostly Star hotels & cater to mostly Indian tourist, typically coming on family vacation.

North goa is for "Travelers" & adventure seekers, & ofcourse what you are looking for budget.

Complete rubbish!!

As ananda has pointed out, there are LOTS of budget options in South Goa

Ashish Agrawal · Mar 6th, 2007, 10:30

cyberhippie

How many "Travellers" prefer south goa over North Goa? except for palolem in south ?

Pls brush up your geography. Goa is clasified in north & south goa, just as India is divided into North, south, east & west.

At any point of given time, North goa is the preffered location by the "Travellers" & budget seekers, except Palolem area.

And isn't a fact that most of the 5 Star properties are located in South ? & it caters mostly to "Indian Family tourists". Please get your facts right. I have enough star hotels as my clients in south goa, & know the facts & figures.

And by the way there is no denial that there ain't budget hotels in south, but "travellers" prefer north over south.

"Travellers" & "tourists" are very diiferent people with very different attitude, according to me, irrespective of what you think.

sysfilez · Mar 6th, 2007, 12:03

tnx all u buddies for the infos.
@lonelyaztec
yea i have heard abt beach huts and they are economic but y did u say inconvenient?
@ashish
u said i can find budget hotels both in north n south, btw where do u suggest to stay?
we have a total budget of Rs,10000/- for 3 to 4 days in goa. is it sufficient?

mik777 · Mar 6th, 2007, 12:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by sysfilez

tnx all u buddies for the infos.
@lonelyaztec
yea i have heard abt beach huts and they are economic but y did u say inconvenient?
@ashish
u said i can find budget hotels both in north n south, btw where do u suggest to stay?
we have a total budget of Rs,10000/- for 3 to 4 days in goa. is it sufficient?

you can party hard with 10000 for 3-4 days in GOA...

Ashish Agrawal · Mar 6th, 2007, 12:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by sysfilez

we have a total budget of Rs,10000/- for 3 to 4 days in goa. is it sufficient?

We - means you are more than one.

Rs 10000 is more then enough, infact you can enjoy very well in Rs 1500 to Rs 2000 per day.

As cited earlier, I prefer north anytime over south except for palolem.

I suggest north & explore it completely.

A decent accomodation should be for Rs 500 near Baga for couple.

Bike Rs 125 per day + fuel.

Booze - no limits - you can spend as much as you want to.

Good Restaurants around Rs 350 to 400 for a couple without drinks per meal. Non veg food might slightly expensive.

Water sports - upto you - whatever you want to spend.
Bargain hard on the price quoted for watersports.
I cut down for more than 50%.

I have gone for Dolphin sightings on a charter speed boat for just Rs 300 in the month of Jan.

Speed boat cruise by sunset for the same amount for half an hour.

You will have to search for these deals.

Avoid weekends they are slightly expensive.

sysfilez · Mar 6th, 2007, 13:52

@ashish
yea its just me and one of my friend from mumbai.
and yes tnx yaar. oh btw i will be going to surat probably from there. howz de weather now out there?

Ashish Agrawal · Mar 6th, 2007, 15:03

weather will be hot in surat & humid as well, but will be cooler then bombay & goa.

sysfilez · Mar 7th, 2007, 11:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ashish Agrawal

weather will be hot in surat & humid as well, but will be cooler then bombay & goa.

tnx mate.

candy64 · Mar 7th, 2007, 13:15

I prefer south to north! Off tomorrow - back to Candolim (for the last time)south next time. The prices have gone up loads from 4 years ago but if you look around and aren't too fussy you should be able to live ok. I take hardly any money with me and always have a good time!

Mar 5th, 2007, 17:29	#1
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Mar 5th, 2007, 18:22	#3
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Mar 5th, 2007, 18:03	#2
Ashish Agrawal Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Surat Posts: 132	I classify Goa in North & South. South Goa has mostly Star hotels & cater to mostly Indian tourist, typically coming on family vacation. North goa is for "Travelers" & adventure seekers, & ofcourse what you are looking for budget. South Goa also has palolem, a quite serene beach & you shall find several posts on this forum on palolem. I normally hire a bike " Honda Activa" for Rs 125 per day in peak season. Its difficult to tell you an excat location, but you can ask people & they can guide you. Its quite easy to find people lending bikes, but can't assure that they may offer a good deal. Covering Goa - from Baga to Palolem, not more than 2 to 3 hrs. In north, I personally enjoy Baga & Anjuna & not to forget Palolem in south. You shall find very economic hotels near BAGA or its lanes. Single roughly for Rs 250 per day & Rs 500 per day for a couple for a very decent accomadation. You shall find cheaper deal as well, if you are ready to compromise on comforts of the room.

Mar 6th, 2007, 00:00	#6
ananda2193 Maha Guru Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: you essay Posts: 1,573	I rented a room 4 years ago in Patnem for 100 roops a day. But you can ask around and get similar deals with locals. Argentina is a woman in Patnem that should have a cheap room. A moped cost me 80 a day for more than 2 weeks time. Ask for Farouk at Colomb beach for bikes. There a really nice family and give cheap deals. They have a driving school. So just ask for it at Colomb. I also got a room In Benaulim for 100 also 4 years ago. Shouldn't be too much more now.

Mar 6th, 2007, 10:30	#8
Ashish Agrawal Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Surat Posts: 132	cyberhippie How many "Travellers" prefer south goa over North Goa? except for palolem in south ? Pls brush up your geography. Goa is clasified in north & south goa, just as India is divided into North, south, east & west. At any point of given time, North goa is the preffered location by the "Travellers" & budget seekers, except Palolem area. And isn't a fact that most of the 5 Star properties are located in South ? & it caters mostly to "Indian Family tourists". Please get your facts right. I have enough star hotels as my clients in south goa, & know the facts & figures. And by the way there is no denial that there ain't budget hotels in south, but "travellers" prefer north over south. "Travellers" & "tourists" are very diiferent people with very different attitude, according to me, irrespective of what you think.

Mar 6th, 2007, 12:03	#9
sysfilez Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: kolkata Posts: 32	tnx all u buddies for the infos. @lonelyaztec yea i have heard abt beach huts and they are economic but y did u say inconvenient? @ashish u said i can find budget hotels both in north n south, btw where do u suggest to stay? we have a total budget of Rs,10000/- for 3 to 4 days in goa. is it sufficient?

Mar 6th, 2007, 13:52	#12
sysfilez Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: kolkata Posts: 32	@ashish yea its just me and one of my friend from mumbai. and yes tnx yaar. oh btw i will be going to surat probably from there. howz de weather now out there?

Mar 6th, 2007, 15:03	#13
Ashish Agrawal Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Surat Posts: 132	weather will be hot in surat & humid as well, but will be cooler then bombay & goa.

Mar 7th, 2007, 13:15	#15
candy64 Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: England Posts: 27	I prefer south to north! Off tomorrow - back to Candolim (for the last time)south next time. The prices have gone up loads from 4 years ago but if you look around and aren't too fussy you should be able to live ok. I take hardly any money with me and always have a good time!

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