I am sending my parents to Goa for a holiday, a place they have wanted to go for long. As I am treating them to this holiday I want the best for them. One of the important factors of the holiday is the hotel. I would like to choose a 5-star hotel for them but do not know which one would be the best according to location. Two hotels which come into mind are Grand Hyatt and Radisson, but I am unaware of their exact location. Please suggest which 5 star hotel I should choose in Goa for my parents.
Hello, @Lehan! Welcome to the forum! Here's a list of the best five-star hotels in Goa: 1. Taj Exotica Goa - This is located on the southwest coast of Goa, near Benaulim. This is a Mediterranean inspired resort set amidst 56 acres of land. Their rooms and villas are elegantly designed with views of either the gardens or the sea. Some rooms have a private balcony for the ultimate relaxation with the view of the surrounding sea. All rooms come with complete and modern amenities as well. They have a variety of restaurants that guests can choose from as well. Alegria is one of their restaurants, serving Goan cuisine and mainly seafood dishes. Li Bai is their Chinese restaurant, serving authentic and delicious dishes from China. For those who want something new, do try their Miguel Arcanjo restaurant, which serves Mediterranean cuisine. They also have a spa, named the Jiva Spa, providing Ayurvedic treatments to guests. Tariff - Villa Room Garden View at Rs. 17,000 per night, inclusive of breakfast already. Room Amenities - Air-conditioning, flat-screen television, tea/coffee maker, internet access, DVD player, safe, direct dial phone, balcony, internet access, work desk with chair, mini-bar and attached bathroom with toiletries. Hotel Facilities - Outdoor swimming pool, spa, restaurants, lounge/bar, internet facilities, events hall, conference hall and travel desk. Address - Calwaddo, Salcete, Benaulim, Goa 403716 Contact Number - +91 832 668 3333. 2. The Leela Goa - This hotel is the only beachside/riverside hotel in the region. The hotel has its own private beach so you won't have to venture out to reach the beach. It is set amidst a 75 acre of land, with sprawling gardens and lagoons. You can choose between their rooms, suites and villas, all of which are aesthetically designed and furnished. Almost all rooms and villas have private sit-outs so you can enjoy the views in privacy. They also have different restaurants within the hotel premises. Their Indian specialty restaurant is called Jamavar, with their signature dish being the Goan fish curry. Susegado is their beachside restaurant serving seafood dishes and grilled meals to guests. They also have a spa providing massages and Ayurvedic treatments to guests. Tariff - Lagoon Terrace Room at Rs. 10,500 per night. Room Amenities - Flat-screen television, balcony, internet access, work desk with chair, mini-bar and attached bathroom with toiletries. Hotel Facilities - Restaurants, spa, swimming pool, golf course, tennis court and travel desk. Address - Mobor, Salcette, Cavelossim, Goa 403731. Contact Number - +91 832 662 1234. 3. Goa Marriott Resort and Spa - This hotel is located in Panaji, near the city centre as well as the beach. It is about a 10-minute walk from the Miramar Beach. Rooms overlook either the well-manicured lawns or the sea. Rooms also have modern technologies like internet and iHome media. Their restaurant, the Waterfront Terrace and Bar, has international cuisines. Wan Hao is their Asian restaurant serving Chinese dishes. The hotel also has a spa and fitness centre. There's also an outdoor adult swimming pool and children's pool. Tariff - Garden View Room at Rs. 9,700 per night. Room Amenities - LC television, iHome media technology, internet access, living room area, coffee/tea maker, writing desk, electronic safe, mini-bar and attached bathroom with toiletries. Hotel Facilities - Outdoor swimming pool, gym, restaurants, spa, kid's play area and travel desk. Address - Miramar, Panjim, Goa 403001. Contact Number - +91 832 246 3333. 4. Alila Diwa Goa - This hotel is located near the Gonsua Beach in Majorda. It is also just 20 minutes away from the Goa Dabolim International Airport. The hotel was designed using a traditional Goan style of architecture with pitched roofs, ceiling high columns, cool verandas and tranquil courtyards. There are about 153 rooms and suites in the hotel, most of which have their own private verandas. They also have several restaurants that you can dine in. Vivo is their all-day dining restaurant, serving Oriental, Continental and Indian cuisines. Spice Studio is their dinner only restaurant serving a wide variety of Indian cuisines from Northern, Southern and even the Eastern part of the country. Bistro is their restaurant overlooking the pool, which serves Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisines. The hotel also has a mini-theatre which features both Hollywood and Bollywood movies. Tariff - Terrace Room at Rs. 7,600 per night. Room Amenities - LCD television, balcony, internet access, walk-in wardrobe cabinet, electronic safe, work desk with chair, mini-bar and attached bathroom with toiletries. Hotel Facilities - Spa, restaurants, mini-theatre, kid's play area, library, boutique and shuttle transfers. Address - 48/10, Village Majorda, Adao Waddo, Salcette, Goa 403713/ Contact Number - +91 832 274 6800. 5. Vivanta by Taj Fort Aguada Goa - This is located in Sinquerim in Candolim. It overlooks the Sinquerim Beach and is about 3.4 kms from the Fort Aguada. Rooms have views of either the garden or the sea. All are completely furnished with modern amenities. They are all designed for the utmost comfort and luxury of the guests. Their multi-cuisine restaurant is called the Latitude and it is open all-day until midnight. Their other restaurants, Morisco and Il Camino, serve seafood dishes to guests. The hotel is suited for business travellers or even families owing to the complete amenities they have like a fitness centre, business centre and recreation centre. Tariff - Premium Indulgence Cottage at Rs. 9,500 per night, inclusive of breakfast already. Room Amenities - Flat-screen television, DVD player, home theatre sound system, internet access, work desk with chair, tea/cofefe maker and attached bathroom with toiletries. Hotel Facilities - Indoor games, outdoor games, restaurants, spa and concierge services. Address - Sinquerim, Candolim, Bardez, Goa 403515. Contact Number - +91 832 664 5858. 6. Grand Hyatt Goa - This hotel has direct access to the Bambolim Beach. It is also just 7 kms away from Panaji and about 25 kms away from the Goa Diabolic Airport. The hotel has about 312 rooms with club suites and rooms. All are elegantly designed and has complete modern amenities. Their restaurant, Verandah, offers Australian cuisine. If you're craving for Asian cuisines, do try their Dining Room, which has Asian and Indian cuisines along with some Italian and Middle Eastern dishes. Chulha is their informal, Indian style restaurant serving dishes from all over the regions of the country. For sweets, they have the Confeitaria, known for its pastries, cookies and cakes. Tariff - Pool View King Room at Rs. 10,800 per night. Room Amenities - Balcony, work desk with lighting, mini-bar, satellite television, internet, tea/coffee maker, telephone, safe and attached bathroom. Hotel Facilities - Spa, restaurants, swimming pool, activities for kids and concierge services. Address - Goa University, North Goa, Bambolim, Goa 403206. Contact Number - +91 832 301 1234. 7. Radisson Blu Resort Goa - This hotel is located close to the Cavelossim Beach in Mobor. The hotel has about 132 rooms, with views of either the lawns or the swimming pool. Their Upper Deck restaurant serves Indian and Western cuisines. It also has live music every evening. Lucio is their open-kitchen restaurant, which serves Goan-Portuguese cuisines. Their Sohun Spa offers Ayurvedic treatments, massages and steam/sauna rooms. They also have a fitness centre that guests can use free of charge. Tariff - Premium Room at Rs. 10,800 per night. Room Amenities - Flat-screen television, balcony, internet access, work desk with chair, electronic safe and attached bathroom with toiletries. Hotel Facilities - Concierge services, airport transfers, adult swimming pool, kiddie swimming pool, shopping arcade, parking, laundry, internet facilities, fitness centre and spa. Address - Near Cavelossim Beach, Salcette, Goa 403731. Contact Number - +91 832 672 6666. I hope this helps! P.S. Grand Hyatt Goa is in Bambolim and Radisson Blu Goa is in Salcette, near Cavelossim Beach. Enjoy!
