I would like some help from members to suggest some 4 star hotels in North Goa. There are plenty of 5-star hotels to choose from but they are not in my range, so the best I can afford is a 4 star hotel. Please recommend some 4 star hotels in North Goa which are located near local shops and where it is easy to get public transport.
Hello, @Sheetam, welcome to the forum! (Images from Adriao, Adriao, Aaron and Frederick) Overview The North Goa district is the busier of the two districts of the state. It is where the party regions like Candolim, Baga and Calangute are located. The state capital, Panjim, is also located here, alongside Old Goa. Of course, the further you venture into the north, the more serene the atmosphere becomes, with the likes of the beaches of Querim and Ashvem. Over the years, plenty of hotels and resorts have popped up in the region, ranging from budget ones to luxury ones. In this guide, our focus would be on the best four-star properties in North Goa that are located in prime areas. As such, you have plenty of options that aren't limited to just one area in the north. Best Four-Star Hotels in North Goa 1. Shanti Morada - Shanti Morada is located in Saligao, about four kilometres away from the Calangute Beach. Its location is perfect for those who want to stay out of the hustles and bustles of North Goa but still be able to access it easily. Restaurants are within walking distance to the hotel but would take around 10 to 15 minutes to reach. The prime attraction of Saligao, the Mae De Deus Church, is around 20 minutes of walking away from the hotel. Shanti Morada was once known as Casa De Morada (Home of Happiness) and features a traditional Portuguese architectural style. It was built in the 19th century and was renovated for years to be converted into a heritage hotel. The facade of the property is a bright yellow, surrounding a central swimming pool. The reception truly embodies the beauty of the bygone era, with its stained glass windows and azulejo tiles. Rooms are simpler with four-post teak bed, years old furnitures and a balcony overlooking the pool. The bathrooms are of the past era too, with the same azulejo tiles and steel bathtub. There's an on-site restaurant named Lantern, which serves mainly Indian cuisine, though there are some dishes from Goan and Continental cuisines as well. Their philosophy is to serve food of the best quality, so from preparation up to serving, hygiene and sanitation is assured. They also have a Jacuzzi Pool Bar, where you can opt to dine or just lounge around. There are various lounges in the hotel too, Barco Hull, Cue Lounge and Shiva Lounge, with the same theme when it comes to the interiors but offers modern amenities for the entertainment of guests. The on-site spa, Mandala, offers a variety of treatments and massages, as well as opportunities for yoga and meditation. Other facilities such as parking and a business centre are also available in the hotel. WiFi is available all throughout the property but signal isn't quite as strong. Location - Saligao Room Tariff - Premium Room at Rs. 3,812/Night and Luxury Room at Rs. 4,901/Night Room Amenities - Air Conditioning, Balcony, Flat-Screen Television, Desk, Sitting Area, Closet, Minibar, Electric Kettle and Attached Bathroom Hotel Facilities - Restaurant, Bar, Swimming Pool, Lounges, Spa, Parking, Business Centre, Internet, Travel Desk and Meeting Hall Address - No. 8/123, Bairo Alto, Vaddo, Saligao, Goa, 403511, India Contact Number - +91 83 2227 8844 Shanti Morada 2. Fortune Acron Regina - Fortune Acron Regina is a four-star property in the busy Candolim area. The hotel is just 10 minutes of walking away from the Candolim Beach. For those who have mobility issues, the hotel does provide for pick-up and drop-off services to the beach. The hotel exudes the grandeur of the Portuguese era with a twist, as the modern touches balance the overall ambience of it. The facade is of a bright yellow too, which seems to be the favourite colour of many properties here. On to the lobby, it is vast, with various wooden furnitures and a chandelier piece. The rooms, with their four-post teak bed, colonial-style furnitures and hardwood flooring, intermixed with modern amenities, provide for comfort and reminiscing. The bathrooms have marble flooring and a separate glass-enclosed shower area. Orchid is the main restaurant of the property which serves North Indian cuisine dishes. This restaurant is also best known for its extensive buffet spreads, not only for breakfast, but also for lunch and dinner. Bar-be-que is the poolside dining area where a variety of grilled seafood dishes can be enjoyed. For the adults, Nostradamus is their on-site bar which serves a variety of mocktails, cocktails, wines and spirits. There's an outdoor swimming pool which can accommodate a few groups at the same time. There's also a gym with weights and treadmills, a piano room for relaxing amidst the tunes of the organ and different conference slash events halls that guests can rent. Other facilities such as a spa, kid's activity centre, travel desk and elevator are also available in the property. For internet, it is freely available for staying guests but signal might be erratic at times. Location - Candolim Room Tariff - Deluxe Room at Rs. 5,353/Night, Luxury Room at Rs. 6,775/Night and Suite at Rs. 10,405/Night Room Amenities - Air Conditioning, Balcony, Flat-Screen Television, Desk, Sitting Area, Closet, Minibar and Attached Bathroom Hotel Facilities - Restaurants, Bar, Swimming Pool, Gym, Piano Room, Conference Halls, Spa, Kid's Activity Centre, Travel Desk, Parking, Elevator and Internet Address - Off Fort Aguada Road, Candolim, Bardez, Goa 403515, India Contact Number - +91 88 8884 8038 3. Lemon Tree Amarante - Located just 250 metres away from the Candolim Beach is the Lemon Tree Amarante. The property is located just off the Aguada Siolim Road so it's very close to the most happening bars and pubs of North Goa. The famed Tibetan Market of Baga is just five kilometres away from the hotel too. With its fusion of the new and the old, Lemon Tree Amarante is a unique property in the region. The execution of the intermingling of the traditional Portuguese architectural style with the modern times is quite flawless. The reception area marvels in its stained glass window work of arts and lamps with mosaic effects. On the other hand, the rooms exude an airy vibe, with their huge windows, some even have balconies overlooking the lush greenery of the gardens. Rooms can be divided into two, those that are located in the main wing and those that are located in the heritage wing. The former has a more contemporary design while the latter has a more traditional design. For that truly Goan vibe, opt for either the Heritage Room or Heritage Suite, both have azulejo tiling, wooden teak bed frames and framed paintings depicting scenes from the past. You can choose from two dining options, Citrus Cafe (Multi-Cuisine) and Republic of Noodles (Pan Asian). Slounge is the on-site bar which also has a pool table for the entertainment of adult guests. For the other facilities, the hotel has an outdoor swimming pool, spa, business centre and activity centre. For those with special events, there are separate conference and events halls that one can also utilise. WiFi is widely available in the hotel but only one device is allowed to connect to it per room. Location - Candolim Room Tariff - Superior Room at Rs. 9,099/Night, Deluxe Room at Rs. 11,220/Night and Heritage Room at Rs. 13,331/Night Room Amenities - Air Conditioning, Flat-Screen Television, Desk, Sitting Area, Closet, Electric Kettle, Minibar and Attached Bathroom Hotel Facilities - Restaurants, Bar, Swimming Pool, Spa, Business Centre, Activity Centre, Conference Hall, Events Hall and Internet Address - Vadi, Bardez, Goa, Candolim, Goa 403515, India Contact Number - +91 83 2398 8188 Lemon Tree Amarante 4. Country Inn & Suites By Carlson - Yet another property in the Candolim area is the Country Inn & Suites By Carlson. It is located close to the Sinquerim Beach, which is just eight minutes of walking away. The Aguada Fort is just under five kilometres from the hotel as well. There are many restaurants within walking distance to the property too. The hotel is spread across a vast expanse of land with coconut trees all around a central swimming pool, the rooms are located around these areas. The facade is yellow, the reception is quite huge with many sitting areas as well. The rooms have contemporary interiors but the furnitures are on the traditional side. The walls are white-washed with a balcony overlooking the pool, while the bed has the classic bench rest. For dining, you have several options as well, like Mosaic, their casual dining North Indian and Continental cuisines restaurant. This restaurant also has a lavish buffet spread, specifically during breakfast. Bar-B-Que is their poolside dining area, where grilled dishes can be enjoyed. On some days of the week, there are also live musical performances here. The Lobby Bar serves cocktails and other alcohol-based beverages that adults can indulge in. Other facilities of the hotel are a spa, fitness centre, business centre, kid's activity centre and adult's activity centre. There are also some banquet and meeting halls that one can rent for special events or conferences. Internet is widely available but signal might not be as strong during peak hours. Location - Candolim Room Tariff - Superior Room at Rs. 6,924/Night, Deluxe Room at Rs. 7,224/Night and Executive Suite at Rs. 18,124/Night Room Amenities - Air Conditioning, Balcony, Flat-Screen Television, Desk, Sitting Area, Closet, Electric Kettle, Minibar and Attached Bathroom Hotel Facilities - Restaurants, Bar, Spa, Fitness Centre, Business Centre, Kid's Activity Centre, Adult's Activity Centre, Banquet Hall, Meeting Hall and Internet Address - Bamonvaddo, Candolim, Goa 403515, India Contact Number - +91 83 2665 0000 5. Acron Waterfront - The Acron Waterfront is located in Baga, just a short distance from the Baga River. Tito's Lane, a popular section of Baga filled with clubs and bars, is about a 20-minute walk from the hotel. Of course, the popular and crowded Baga Beach is also just a few minutes away from it, but the hotel also has an access to a quieter side of this beach. At the outset, the property is beautiful, with its pure white facade accentuated by yellow hues and its picturesque views of both the river and the sea. There's an outdoor swimming pool flanked by a wooden patio and plenty of sun loungers. The rooms exude simple elegance, with their tasteful wooden decors and huge windows slash balconies overlooking the pool, the river or the sea. There's one on-site dining option, The River Restaurant, which serves various dishes from cuisines of Goa, India and more. Aside from the delectable dishes, you can enjoy a view of the river and the sea while dining, which makes for a romantic experience. Other facilities such as a gym, jacuzzi, meeting halls and shuttles are also available in the hotel. They also provide for fun water sports care of the river within their premises, including parasailing, fishing, boating, hang gliding and jet skiing. Internet works in all areas of the property and signal is quite good as well. Location - Baga Room Tariff - Courtyard View Room at Rs. 6,710/Night, River View Room at Rs. 9,311/Night and Sea View Room at Rs. 10,461/Night Room Amenities - Air Conditioning, Balcony, Flat-Screen Television, Desk, Sitting Area, Closet, Electric Kettle, Safe and Attached Bathroom Hotel Facilities - Restaurant, Gym, Jacuzzi, Meeting Halls, Shuttles, Water Sports Equipments, Internet and Luggage Storage Address - Seaward Side of the Baga Bridge, Baga, Goa 403516, India Contact Number - +91 77 2201 6888 6. Golden Tulip - Next we have the Golden Tulip, located on the banks and adjacent to the Nerul River. This modern property is about 10 minutes of walking away from the Candolim Beach. The Shri Shantadurga Temple is just 600 metres away from the hotel as well. Golden Tulip has this sandy pink facade that makes it stand out from the surrounding greenery of the premises. Outside, there's a central swimming pool that certainly attracts the attention of guests. The reception has huge windows and a high ceiling, beaming with the traditional colonial architecture. Rooms are in the modern and traditional designs, like the contemporary tiled flooring or the wooden furnitures, which are reminiscent of the past. They even have apartments with two bedrooms and a fully furnished kitchen. Some rooms have balconies overlooking the garden or swimming pool. Aquatico is the on-site multi-cuisine restaurant. Here, you can find Goan, North Indian, South Indian and Chinese cuisines. It has glass-panelled walls overlooking the pool so you can enjoy the view while dining. Other facilities in the property are a meeting room, indoor games section, spa, fitness centre, luggage storage, business centre and elevator. WiFi is available all throughout the property, but only one device is allowed to connect to it per room. Location - Candolim Room Tariff - Superior Room at Rs. 4,999/Night, Deluxe Room at Rs. 6,499/Night and Apartment at Rs. 12,999/Night Room Amenities - Air Conditioning, Balcony, Flat-Screen Television, Desk, Sitting Area, Closet, Electric Kettle, Minibar and Attached Bathroom Hotel Facilities - Restaurant, Swimming Pool, Meeting Room, Indoor Games, Spa, Fitness Centre, Luggage Storage, Business Centre, Elevator and Internet Address - No. 315 A-G1 and No. 315 B-G2, Bamon Vaddo, Candolim, Goa 403515, India Contact Number - +91 83 2240 5800 Golden Tulip 7. Azzure By Spree Hotels - The best feature of Azzure By Spree Hotels is its slightly off the busy area location in Calangute. Most properties are on the western side while only a few, including Azzure By Spree Hotels, are on the eastern side. You can still access restaurants like Domino's and Pizza Hut as they are within walking distance from the hotel. Saint Alex Church is just a five-minute walk from the hotel too. The property has a striking white facade and the lobby is a nice refreshing change as it is very simple. It has just pure white interiors and an unpolished flooring. The pure white motif continues until the rooms, but there are bold blue accents in the door or the pillow cases. The design is minimalistic catering mainly to the business travellers. Treat is the on-site restaurant serving Indian, Goan and other delights to guests. Eviva is their poolside bar slash grill that also overlooks the surrounding fields. The blue water of the swimming pool, separated into an adult section and kid section, is truly enticing as well. Other facilities such as a spa, gym, banquet hall and business centre are also available here. Internet is available free of charge for staying guests but signal isn't quite as strong. Location - Calangute Room Tariff - Superior Room at Rs. 3,957/Night and Junior Suite at Rs. 4,700/Night Room Amenities - Air Conditioning, Flat-Screen Television, Desk, Sitting Area, Closet, Electric Kettle, Minibar, Telephone and Attached Bathroom Hotel Facilities - Restaurant, Bar, Swimming Pool, Spa, Gym, Banquet Hall, Business Centre and Internet Address - H No. 2, 16A Naika Vaddo, Bardez Goa, Calangute, Goa 403516, India Contact Number - +91 83 2226 7900 8. Seashell Villas - Just a 10-minute walk to the Candolim Beach is the Seashell Villas, a boutique villa property in North Goa. It is just a short distance from the Candolim Beach Road area where restaurants and beach shacks can be easily found. It is at the centre of action, so it can be very busy here and at times, noisy. But if you want to stay in a commercial area where you have access to most tourist attractions and markets, this is the place to be. This property is suitable for families or a group of friends because accommodations are in the form of two-bedroom or three-bedroom villas, spread around a central swimming pool. Each villa has its own living room and dining room, so you can enjoy the spaciousness. The interiors are modern, with neutral hues and all the amenities that you might ever need. The property does have its own restaurant, serving both local and international cuisines. Other facilities provided for by the property are shuttles, luggage storage and car rental. Internet is available in all areas, free of charge for staying guests. Location - Candolim Room Tariff - Two-Bedroom Villa at Rs. 11,475/Night and Three-Bedroom Villa at Rs. 14,450/Night Room Amenities - Separate Bedrooms With Attached Bathroom, Living Room With Television and Dining Room with Dining Table, Chairs, Microwave and Fridge Hotel Facilities - Restaurant, Swimming Pool, Shuttles, Luggage Storage, Internet and Car Rental Address - Pintos Vaddo, Candolim, Bardez, Goa 403515, India Contact Number - +91 76 2075 4400 9. Park Regis - We're approaching the end of our guide and second to the last is the Park Regis, located in Arpora in North Goa. It is located about three kilometres away from the Anjuna Beach. The most popular market of North Goa, the Saturday Night Market of Arpora, is just eight minutes of walking away from the hotel. Park Regis is a newer property in the region, hence everything here is still very modern and up to mark. The property has a stunning white facade, spread around a central swimming pool. The reception is enclosed by glass walls and has a regal chandelier piece as well. The rooms and suites are the epitome of luxury and elegance. The hardwood flooring, colonial-style furnitures and bed frames, plus draped curtains, they truly take one to a royal era. Even their on-site restaurant, Spice'd, exudes a charm that goes beyond this era. The marble flooring, glass-panelled walls and diamond-like chandeliers sure enhance the delectable Indian cuisine dishes served here. Piano Bar is their lobby-based lounge where you can enjoy spirits, cocktails and wines. The property also has banquet halls that guests can rent for special events. Other facilities such as a fitness centre, business centre and luggage storage. A masterpiece of a hotel, that is the Park Regis, which can make for a memorable stay in North Goa with its royal ambience and services. Location - Arpora Room Tariff - Deluxe Room at Rs. 7,714/Night, Premium Room at Rs. 8,742/Night and Junior Suite at Rs. 12,856/Night Room Amenities - Air Conditioning, Balcony, Flat-Screen Television, Desk, Sitting Area, Closet, Electric Kettle, Minibar, Telephone and Attached Bathroom (Private Bar on Suites) Hotel Facilities - Restaurant, Bar, Fitness Centre, Business Centre, Luggage Storage, Internet, Parking and Car Rental Address - Saqwadi, Arpora, Goa 403516, India Contact Number - +91 83 2674 0674 Park Regis 10. Treehouse Neptune - Treehouse Neptune is the best-rated four-star property in Panjim. It is just 10 kilometres away from Old Goa, where you would find the old heritage churches of North Goa. Fontainhas, the Portuguese residential area of Panjim, is merely 10 minutes of walking away. Various hotels, restaurants and even casinos are quite close to the property too. The lobby has a high ceiling and surrounded by wooden elements. The rooms are very modern in design, with marble flooring and wooden furnitures. They also have balconies overlooking the city. The hotel also has an on-site cafe slash restaurant that serves mainly Goan and Indian cuisines. Rates are quite affordable but delectable still. Other facilities such as luggage storage, business centre and banquet halls are also available in the hotel. Internet is widely available in the hotel and signal is good but can be poor during peak hours. The property is missing a swimming pool though so you might need to think twice if your kids love water. Miramar Beach is also around three kilometres away from the hotel so a bit further. But if you're sightseeing around Panjim only, then this property is at such a location that allows easy access to the attractions of the state capital. Location - Panjim Room Tariff - Premier Room at Rs. 4,998/Night, Superior Room at Rs. 5,593/Night and Junior Suite at Rs. 7,378/Night Room Amenities - Air Conditioning, Balcony (Some Rooms), Flat-Screen Television, Desk, Sitting Area, Closet, Electric Kettle, Minibar, Telephone and Attached Bathroom (Living Room and Bed Room on Suites) Hotel Facilities - Restaurant/Cafe, Luggage Storage, Business Centre, Banquet Halls, Internet and Shuttles Address - Malacca Road, Ozari, Panjim, Goa 403001, India Contact Number - +91 83 2242 7747 Conclusion The guide above highlights the best four-star properties in North Goa. Many of them are located in the Candolim area, as this is the busiest part of North Goa, along with Baga and Calangute. There are also a few located outside of these areas like Saligao, Arpora and Panjim. Generally, you must only stay in these areas if you plan to do some sightseeing since these areas have many heritage sites that you can explore. Now if you'd rather stay in commercial areas, opt for the aforementioned areas instead. Good luck and I hope this helps you!
