Suggested Resorts In Goa

tonton · Feb 28th, 2006, 21:54

Can anyone suggest any really good resorts to stay at in Goa?

My wife and I are planning a trip to Goa in October of this year and would like to stay in a resort for one week, and travel/site-see for two weeks.

A few questions:

1) Does monsoon season end in October? How is the weather during this time?
2) What are the names of a few really nice resorts in Goa? Are there all inclusive packages available?
3) What are some of the major sites that are "must see" while in Goa?

Thanks in advance for your reply.

Anthony

sthakur · Feb 28th, 2006, 22:32

Hi,

There are many resorts in Goa, it all depends on how much you want to spend, if money is no object, get a villa at Taj Exotica very nice hotel / resort with a great beach. I belive the rates start from 5400rs or so.

S.Thakur

tonton · Feb 28th, 2006, 22:35

Thanks for the info. Is this resort in North or South Goa? Does 5400 work out to about $138 Canadian? Are these rates normally negotiable? I guess our budget is about $150 to $200 Canadian per day. Would this rate include food and drinks?

sthakur · Feb 28th, 2006, 23:06

The Taj is located in Benaulim (not sure exact), which is south of Panji, mid point in Goa.

Any 5 star hotel in India, I do believe the rates will be fixed unless you t have some promotion coupon or otherwise, but I would check the rates with them to be exact.

There are numerous other resorts in Goa, it all depends on how much you want to spend and what you want to do.

Personally, I would head up to the Kokan Coast of Maharashtra, there is one gov't run resort, with miles and miles of beaches with no one in site. Great food and decent prices, but unless you want to spend you days on the beach and nights drinking there isn't much else to do.

S.Thakur

sthakur · Feb 28th, 2006, 23:09

Ok, missed your budget $150 to $200 per night you can stay anywhere in Goa, they have all inclusive packages but the good food is out of the resorts and in the beach shacks.

Don't worry about all inclusive packages, they are a rip off in Goa, food and drink are very cheap. You can eat like a king for less the $5 Cad

lowis · Feb 28th, 2006, 23:33

as sthakur says, all inclusive is a waste of money, a rip off, food and drink is so cheap and MUCH nicer/fresher in the shacks/busy local restaurants etc. The only time I have had food poisoning was from food in 4 and 5 star hotels! (3 times - Parma Ham, shrimp spring rolls and ice cream!!!)

have you had a look at the Leela Palace? meant to be lovely...http://www.theleela.com/default_sale1.htm

other big chain brands that are probably 4 star and above are - intercontinental, rennaissance, raddison, park hyatt, check this link for a guide to hotels and their star ratings: http://www.hotelsgoaindia.com/

GoanCanuck · Mar 1st, 2006, 00:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by sthakur

I belive the rates start from 5400rs or so.

S.Thakur

Your rates are way off! These are the rates for the Taj Exotica which in my opinion is the best hotel in Goa,
All prices in US$,

Deluxe Sea View Room $325/day
Luxury Room $450/day
Luxury Suite $825/day

Garden Villa $300/day
Sea View Villa $375/day
Garden Pool Villa $430/day
Sea View Pool Villa $475/day
Sunset Pool Villa $550/day

Presidential Villa with private pool $2100/day

lowis · Mar 1st, 2006, 00:58

i think the rates for Leela Palace are between $120 and $300 a day if that suits your budget better.

Malkers · Mar 2nd, 2006, 18:20

Can highly recommend the Intercontinental Grand at Cancona, only stayed there one night but it is a beautiful place, fab service, massive golf course, water sports and the best beach in Goa where hawkers cannot cross a certain line to hassle you, Palolem is just round the corner too!

Cheers
Malc

nirola · Mar 2nd, 2006, 18:36

I stayed in Fort Auganda in april 2003 (Taj group , its adjoining TAj Exotica) cant say about the prices as we had a conference there , stayed for 3 nights, good room and cottages ( these are built on artifical mountain like place) overlooking the beach if stayed on the top . food was yammeee at the restaurant. so its highly recommended . but kindly check the rates.

as Taj is adjoining we also went there to swim (it was free for Auganda customers). it seems to be much nice than Fort Auganda. but cant say as we were there only for a short while

Annett · Mar 2nd, 2006, 18:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by tonton

...3) What are some of the major sites that are "must see" while in Goa? ...

Dudhsagar Waterfalls
Shri Shanta Durga Temple
Cathedral Bom Jesus
Mapusa (market on Friday)
Anjuna (flea market on Wednesday)
Saturday Night Bazaar
little Vagator Beach, Arambol, Coconut-, Om-Beach...Palolem

There are so many things to see and to do...

GoanCanuck · Mar 2nd, 2006, 23:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by nirola

I stayed in Fort Auganda in april 2003 (Taj group , its adjoining TAj Exotica)

Nirola, you are confused. The Fort Aguada beach resort is in Sinquerim while the Taj Exotica is in Benaulim a distance of 42km! What you are referring to is the Taj hotel complex in Sinquerim which actually comprises 3 units,
1) Aguada Hermitage
2) Taj holiday village
3) Fort Aguada beach resort

All these three units are distinct from each other although they are part of the same complex.

InspectorFox · Mar 3rd, 2006, 00:53

I stayed at Pousada Tauma last time I was visiting Goa.
It's very nice.
Check out their website for more information LINKY

GoanCanuck · Mar 3rd, 2006, 01:37

Yeah the Pousada Tauma is the best boutique hotel in Goa although it is fairly expensive.

nirola · Mar 3rd, 2006, 11:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by GoanCanuck

Nirola, you are confused.

1) Aguada Hermitage
2) Taj holiday village
3) Fort Aguada beach resort

All these three units are distinct from each other although they are part of the same complex.

may be u r right, i mean u r right i was confused anyway Fort Augunda was fine.

Feb 28th, 2006, 21:54	#1
tonton Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 2	Suggested Resorts In Goa Can anyone suggest any really good resorts to stay at in Goa? My wife and I are planning a trip to Goa in October of this year and would like to stay in a resort for one week, and travel/site-see for two weeks. A few questions: 1) Does monsoon season end in October? How is the weather during this time? 2) What are the names of a few really nice resorts in Goa? Are there all inclusive packages available? 3) What are some of the major sites that are "must see" while in Goa? Thanks in advance for your reply. Anthony

Feb 28th, 2006, 22:32	#2
sthakur Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 84	How much $$$$ Hi, There are many resorts in Goa, it all depends on how much you want to spend, if money is no object, get a villa at Taj Exotica very nice hotel / resort with a great beach. I belive the rates start from 5400rs or so. S.Thakur

Mar 2nd, 2006, 18:36	#10
nirola Tinga Tinga Ting Tinga Tinga Ting Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Somewhere near to Himalayas & 5 rivers Posts: 204	I stayed in Fort Auganda in april 2003 (Taj group , its adjoining TAj Exotica) cant say about the prices as we had a conference there , stayed for 3 nights, good room and cottages ( these are built on artifical mountain like place) overlooking the beach if stayed on the top . food was yammeee at the restaurant. so its highly recommended . but kindly check the rates. as Taj is adjoining we also went there to swim (it was free for Auganda customers). it seems to be much nice than Fort Auganda. but cant say as we were there only for a short while __________________ "Love is God" "One Way Love *NO Love*"

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InspectorFox Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Jersey City, NJ Posts: 1	Pousada Tauma I stayed at Pousada Tauma last time I was visiting Goa. It's very nice. Check out their website for more information LINKY

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Feb 28th, 2006, 22:35	#3
tonton Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 2	Thanks for the info. Is this resort in North or South Goa? Does 5400 work out to about $138 Canadian? Are these rates normally negotiable? I guess our budget is about $150 to $200 Canadian per day. Would this rate include food and drinks?

Feb 28th, 2006, 23:06	#4
sthakur Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 84	The Taj is located in Benaulim (not sure exact), which is south of Panji, mid point in Goa. Any 5 star hotel in India, I do believe the rates will be fixed unless you t have some promotion coupon or otherwise, but I would check the rates with them to be exact. There are numerous other resorts in Goa, it all depends on how much you want to spend and what you want to do. Personally, I would head up to the Kokan Coast of Maharashtra, there is one gov't run resort, with miles and miles of beaches with no one in site. Great food and decent prices, but unless you want to spend you days on the beach and nights drinking there isn't much else to do. S.Thakur

Feb 28th, 2006, 23:09	#5
sthakur Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 84	Ok, missed your budget $150 to $200 per night you can stay anywhere in Goa, they have all inclusive packages but the good food is out of the resorts and in the beach shacks. Don't worry about all inclusive packages, they are a rip off in Goa, food and drink are very cheap. You can eat like a king for less the $5 Cad

Feb 28th, 2006, 23:33	#6
lowis Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: london Posts: 69	as sthakur says, all inclusive is a waste of money, a rip off, food and drink is so cheap and MUCH nicer/fresher in the shacks/busy local restaurants etc. The only time I have had food poisoning was from food in 4 and 5 star hotels! (3 times - Parma Ham, shrimp spring rolls and ice cream!!!) have you had a look at the Leela Palace? meant to be lovely...http://www.theleela.com/default_sale1.htm other big chain brands that are probably 4 star and above are - intercontinental, rennaissance, raddison, park hyatt, check this link for a guide to hotels and their star ratings: http://www.hotelsgoaindia.com/

Mar 1st, 2006, 00:58	#8
lowis Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: london Posts: 69	i think the rates for Leela Palace are between $120 and $300 a day if that suits your budget better.

Mar 2nd, 2006, 18:20	#9
Malkers Not So Bloody Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chipping Sodbury, UK (was Bangalore) Posts: 411	Can highly recommend the Intercontinental Grand at Cancona, only stayed there one night but it is a beautiful place, fab service, massive golf course, water sports and the best beach in Goa where hawkers cannot cross a certain line to hassle you, Palolem is just round the corner too! Cheers Malc

Mar 3rd, 2006, 01:37	#14
GoanCanuck Maha Guru Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Vancouver Posts: 3,204	Yeah the Pousada Tauma is the best boutique hotel in Goa although it is fairly expensive.

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