My friends and I want to go Goa and in particularly want to be near the beach. So we would like to know which are the best hotels in Goa that are near the beach? We need a mid range hotel, as a 5 star hotel would be too costly and as our stay is for 10 days it would not fit our budget. We would also like to have a pool in the hotel we decide to stay in.
Hello, welcome to the forum! (Images from Ajar, Dominik, Klaus, Klaus and Klaus) Overview Goa is the most popular beach destination of India. Tourists from all over the world flock to this coastal paradise to soothe their cravings for beach bumming or even partying. With a coastline of over 100 kilometres long, you are treated to the very best of the Arabian sea here. Over the years, a number of properties have made their homes in Goa. These properties range from resorts, to guest houses and yes, hotels as well. You can take your pick as there are options suitable for any budget. In this guide, we would highlight the best mid-range hotels in Goa that are located near the beaches. The list would be from the north to the south so if ever you're planning to stay in various areas, you have some options. Best Mid-Range Hotels in Goa Near Beach (Under Rs. 3,500/Night) 1. Hotel Silver Sands Sunshine - The Hotel Silver Sands Sunshine is just a five-minute walk to the Candolim Beach. Its location on the Candolim Beach Road means that you can easily access restaurants and shops as well. Hotel Silver Sands Sunshine is a family-run property that truly epitomises the true meaning of hospitality. From the moment you enter the Portuguese-influenced reception area, staff would be there to greet and help you. There are only three floors in the property spread upon a central swimming pool. The rooms here exude the charm of the bygone era, from the vividly hued wall, up to the classic furnitures. They also have balconies overlooking the swimming pool, the garden or the beach. For dining, you have several options within the property. Their main restaurant is Angaara, which serves various cuisines such as Indian, Goan and Chinese. They are mostly known for their seafood dishes, especially their best-seller dish Grilled Lobster in Butter Garlic Sauce. They also have various seating areas but do choose the terrace area for the best view while dining. Other dining areas here are Refresh, for freshly squeezed juices, and Taverna, their bar slash lounge with a limited menu. There are also some restaurants just a minute or two of walking from the hotel like 21 Coco's Multi-Cuisine Restaurant and Roma Pisa. Other facilities in the hotel are shuttle, shops, parking and safety deposit lockers. You can also avail of water sports equipments or packages from the property. Internet is available in some areas of the hotel but signal might be weak at times. Distance from Candolim Beach - 400 Metres Room Tariffs - Deluxe Room at Rs. 2,000/Night and Superior Room at Rs. 2,500/Night (Inclusive of Taxes) Room Amenities - Air Conditioning, Balcony, Television, Telephone, Closet, Fridge, Desk and Attached Bathroom Hotel Facilities - Swimming Pool, Restaurant, Bar, Shuttle, Shops, Parking, Safety Deposit Lockers, Water Sports and Internet Address - Aguada Siolim Road, Candolim, Dando, Near Kingfisher Villa, Bardez, Goa 403515, India Contact Number - +91 83 2304 7000 Hotel Silver Sands Sunshine (Image from Booking) 2. Calangute Residency - Just 200 metres away from the Calangute Beach is the Calangute Residency, a Goa Tourism Development Corporation property. It is a beach-facing property so you have that luxury of the best views of the Arabian sea from your balcony. It has a simple yellow facade highlighted by the Portuguese architecture. The reception is very simple with just a wooden desk and some couches for waiting guests. Similarly, the rooms and suites are very basic, with wooden furnishings and a small balcony overlooking the beach or the garden. Their on-site restaurant is named Escapade and serves various cuisines like Indian, Goan and Chinese. They also arrange breakfast buffets for staying guests, which were highly rated by former clients of the property. Alternatively, Punjabi Family Dhaba and Sagar Restaurant are just a few minutes away from the hotel so you can also opt to dine here. Further to the hotel, there are many shacks and restaurants that you would also be able to find. There's also a small but well-maintained swimming pool in the hotel premises. Other facilities such as luggage storage, travel desk and shuttles are also available for surcharges in the hotel. Internet is only available in the reception and even there, the signal can be very weak. Distance from Calangute Beach - 200 Metres Room Tariffs - AC Deluxe Cottage (Side) at Rs. 2,700/Night, AC Deluxe Cottage (Front) at Rs. 2,800/Night and Suite at Rs. 2,900/Night Room Amenities - Air Conditioning, Television, Telephone, Closet, Electric Kettle, Desk and Attached Bathroom Hotel Facilities - Restaurant, Swimming Pool, Luggage Storage, Travel Desk, Shuttles, Parking and Internet Address - Umtavaddo, Calangute, Goa 403516, India Contact Number - +91 83 2227 6109 3. Lotus Sutra - Just a short distance from the powdery shores of the Arambol Beach is the Lotus Sutra. Accommodations here are in the form of huts or cottages overlooking the beach. With ample greenery surrounding the property, you are bound to get that much needed relaxation. The interiors of the cottages are very simple but homely as if you're in just your home away from home. There's an open-air restaurant named Zen Oasis, overlooking the lovely sea. You can enjoy their myriad of dishes from the Indian, Goan and Continental cuisines. Around the open areas, there are some shaded huts where guests can relax while enjoying the sea view. Other facilities provided for by the hotel are parking, luggage storage and car rental. For internet, it is widely available in the property and is free of charge for all staying guests. It can be affected by weather conditions though so signal depends on the weather during your stay. Overall, the Lotus Sutra is a suitable property for those who want to stay away from the chaos of central Goa. Distance from Arambol Beach - 550 Metres Room Tariffs - Deluxe AC Wooden Cottage (Garden View) at Rs. 2,486/Night (Inclusive of Taxes) Room Amenities - Air Conditioning, Balcony, Television, Closet, Electric Kettle and Attached Bathroom Hotel Facilities - Restaurant, Parking, Luggage Storage, Car Rental, Internet and Garden Address - Khalcha Wada, Arambol Beach, Arambol, Goa, 403524, India Contact Number - +91 91 4609 6940 4. The Hawaii Comforts - The Hawaii Comforts is around a 10-minute walk to the Dona Paula Beach. The Dona Paula Chapel is also just five minutes of walking from the property. Hawaii Comforts is a modern property housed in a three-storey emerald building. It has a simple reception with a neutral hue and glass window overlooking the lush garden. The rooms are also contemporary in design and very spacious. The flooring is of hardwood, the furnitures are also wooden and there's a balcony overlooking the street plus the distant sea. There's an on-site restaurant that has a cozy ambience of marble flooring and wooden flooring. Cuisines served here are mainly Indian, Goan and Continental. However, meals are usually served during breakfast only so you need to venture outside for other meals of the day. Don't worry as there are walking distance restaurants from the hotel like The Goan Room, Malabar Restaurant and Goan Delicacy. Other facilities provided for by the hotel are luggage storage, parking and shuttle transfers. Internet is available only in the lobby area but is free of charge for staying guests. Distance from Dona Paula Beach - 800 Metres Room Tariffs - Standard Room at Rs. 3,000/Night Room Amenities - Air Conditioning, Television, Closet, Telephone, Electric Kettle and Attached Bathroom Hotel Facilities - Restaurant, Luggage Storage, Parking, Shuttles and Internet Address - Hawaii Beach Road, Behind Dona Paula Police Outpost, Hawaii Beach, Dona Paula, Panjim, Goa 403004, India Contact Number - +91 98 8170 4447 Hawaii Comforts (Image from Booking) 5. Sandalwood Hotel & Retreat - The Sandalwood Hotel & Retreat is located near the shores of the Vainguinim Beach. The property has a pleasing yellowish facade that is surrounded by lush greenery. There's an outdoor swimming pool in the middle of all the structures. The reception is well designed with wooden accents and thatched couches. Rooms are spacious, with cream-coloured walls and wooden accents. The furnitures are also of wooden materials which brings the room altogether. There are three dining options in the property. First is the Sea Pearl Restaurant, which serves Goan, Continental and Chinese cuisines dishes. The ambience is very laid-back and natural due to the view of the garden and the thatched furnitures. They also have two on-site bars, the Caitan 'N' Joe and Salud, which serves cocktails and other alcohol-based beverages along with some starters or snacks. There's a spa where adults can avail of masses and treatments. There's a fitness centre with treadmills and weights as well. There's an indoor games centre where table tennis and more games can be enjoyed. Other facilities such as parking, shuttle, business centre and meeting rooms are also available in the premises. For WiFi, you can access it without any charges but signal isn't guaranteed in all rooms. Distance from Vainguinim Beach - 300 Metres Room Tariffs - Standard Room at Rs. 2,699/Night and Premier Room at Rs. 3,115/Night Room Amenities - Air Conditioning, Television, Closet, Safe, Telephone, Tea/Coffee Maker, Fridge and Attached Bathroom Hotel Facilities - Swimming Pool, Restaurant, Bars, Spa, Fitness Centre, Indoor Games Centre, Parking, Shuttle, Business Centre, Meeting Rooms and Internet Address - Vainguinim Beach, Dona Paula, Panjim, Goa 403004, India Contact Number - +91 83 2245 2190 6. The Village Inn - Next we have The Village Inn, a property just 20 minutes of walking to the Utorda Beach. It is also located within easy proximity to the Majorda Beach and Sunset Beach. This property boasts of its Portuguese designed facade, yellow and white in hue, it looks very striking from the outside. The lobby is very simple but overlooks the outdoor swimming pool. Rooms are spacious and open into a balcony overlooking the pool area or the street. There's this traditional vibe in the rooms perhaps because of the use of classic wooden furnitures and also draped curtains. For dining, they have the on-site restaurant, named Tuna. Meals here are very affordable yet delicious, with varieties in the Indian, Goan and Continental cuisines. Their best-seller dishes are Goan Prawn Curry and Tenderloin Steak. The Country Bar serves varieties of cocktails that guests can also enjoy. Other facilities such as parking, events hall, business centre and luggage storage can also be availed from the property. Internet is also available in all areas, free of charge for all staying guests. Distance from Utorda Beach - 2 Kilometres Room Tariffs - Deluxe Room at Rs. 2,750/Night Room Amenities - Air Conditioning, Balcony, Television, Closet, Safe, Telephone, Sitting Area and Attached Bathroom Hotel Facilities - Swimming Pool, Bar, Restaurant, Parking, Events Hall, Business Centre and Luggage Storage Address - Fransisco Pereira Vaddo, Near Park Hyatt, Salcette, Utorda, Goa, 403713, India Contact Number - +91 83 2655 1999 7. Jasminn By Mango Hotels - The Jasminn By Mango Hotels is about a 20-minute walk to reach the Betalbatim Beach. The hotel has free shuttle services for staying guests to the beach for convenience. This is a posh property in South Goa with very affordable rates. Further, they have accommodation options suitable for small groups or larger groups. It is set amidst a vast land of coconut trees and lawns, the structures are low-rise with the signature yellow hue. The reception also has this yellow motif but more subtle and simpler. The rooms come in various colour motifs, some are in light pastel blue, some are in yellow and so on. Interiors are refreshingly minimalist but with touches of Portuguese influence like the balcony and tiled flooring. The Xo Cafe is a favourite amongst past guests, as the variety of meals here are extensive. Take your pick from Indian, Goan and Continental delights. Do try out their buffet spreads, which is not only varied but also very scrumptious. Xcuse is their bar by the pool, where you can enjoy sipping cocktails while viewing the sparkling water outside. Other facilities such as an indoor games centre, conference halls and travel desk are also available in the hotel. WiFi can be accessed by guests free of charge but only two devices per room are allowed. Distance from Betalbatim Beach - 2.2 Kilometres Room Tariffs - Mango Cozy at Rs. 2,249/Night and Mango Comfort at Rs. 2,999/Night Room Amenities - Air Conditioning, Balcony, Television, Closet, Safe, Desk, Fridge and Attached Bathroom Hotel Facilities - Restaurant, Bar, Swimming Pool, Shuttles, Indoor Games Centre, Conference Halls, Travel Desk and Internet Address - No. 79B, Nagwaddo, Betalbatim, Salcette, Goa 403713, India Contact Number - +91 83 2288 0444 Jasminn By Mango Hotels (Image from Booking) 8. Hotel Failaka - Hotel Failaka is a budget property just 18 minutes of walking to the Benaulim Beach. It is near the bus stand as well so you can ride a bus to reach other nearby beaches such as Colva Beach or Betalbatim Beach. The hotel has been in operation for over 20 years now and is managed by a family. It is fairly smaller but has that coziness attached to it. Even from the exteriors, you are sure to embrace its compactness, nestled amidst lush greenery. The rooms are not as spacious but maintained and cleaned enough. The interiors are basically Portuguese with a touch of modernity. The restaurant serves Goan and Italian cuisines, mostly known for their delicious pizzas and pastas. With ample sitting areas in the form of couches and chairs, the restaurant exudes a relaxing atmosphere. They also have this nursery slash garden where you can enjoy dining in, amidst all the plants and fresh air. In a nutshell, Hotel Failaka is a basic family-run property that serves guests with all the warmth and hospitality in their hearts. Internet is available all throughout the property but signal might be weak on the upper rooms. Distance from Benaulim Beach - 1.3 Kilometres Room Tariffs - Standard Room at Rs. 1,700/Night and Superior Room at Rs. 2,400/Night Room Amenities - Air Conditioning, Balcony, Television and Attached Bathroom Hotel Facilities - Restaurant, Garden, ATM, Library and Internet Address - Colva Benaulim Road, Adsulim, Near Corporation Bank, Salcete, Benaulim, Goa 403716, India Contact Number - +91 83 2277 1270 9. Sao Domingo's Holiday Home - Just a nine-minute walk to the Cavelossim Beach is the Sao Domingo's Holiday Home. The Sal River is also just within walking distance from the hotel. It is yet another family-run property which means service here is impeccably warm and friendly. The hotel is housed in this bright yellow building though just small in size. At first glance, the rooms might seem too small but they do provide all the basic amenities that you need. They also overlook the outdoor swimming pool and lush gardens of the hotel. The interiors are on the traditional side so they look a bit dated. But the cleanliness and sanitation are worth mentioning, important aspects that the staff and management focus on in all the rooms. For dining, the Goan Village Restaurant, one of the highly rated restaurants in the region, is located within the premises. Serving Goan, Continental, Indian and Chinese cuisines, this restaurant would satisfy your aching tummies. Best-seller dishes here are Fish Curry and Butter Chicken. On some days of the week, you can enjoy the live musical performances here as well. For leisure, you can enjoy reading classics from the on-site library. Other facilities such as shuttle, luggage storage and internet are also available in the property. Distance from Cavelossim Beach - 700 Metres Room Tariffs - Standard Room at Rs. 2,000/Night Room Amenities - Air Conditioning, Balcony, Television, Safe, Closet, Minibar, Electric Kettle and Attached Bathroom Hotel Facilities - Restaurant, Library, Swimming Pool, Shuttle, Luggage Storage and Internet Address - Villa Noella Apartments, 166, Major District Road 43, Cavelossim, Goa 403731, India Contact Number - +91 98 2215 3527 10. Palolem Inn - Last on this list is the Palolem Inn, just 550 metres from the Palolem Beach. The Palolem Inn looks quite simple from the outside, with its blue reflective windows. The lobby isn't striking as well, just there to serve its purpose. The real stars are their rooms, which are not only spacious, but well designed. With the white-washed walls and draped curtains, it's as if you're staying in a luxury property and not a budget one. Guests enjoy the on-site swimming pool, with sun loungers where you can just gaze at the lovely waters in. There's an on-site restaurant slash dining area where breakfast is served. For other meals of the day, you can reach nearby restaurants such as Ourem 88 or Royal Italy. There's a shared lounge area where guests can watch television or interact with other guests. Other facilities such as luggage storage, parking, travel desk and car rental are also available in the hotel. WiFi can be accessed from the property but signal can be weak on rooms. Distance from Palolem Beach - 550 Metres Room Tariffs - Deluxe Room at Rs. 2,200/Night and Superior Room at Rs. 3,400/Night Room Amenities - Air Conditioning, Balcony, Television, Telephone, Closet, Minibar, Electric Kettle and Attached Bathroom Hotel Facilities - Restaurant, Luggage Storage, Parking, Travel Desk, Car Rental, Internet and Swimming Pool Address - Opposite German Bakery, Ourem, Palolem Beach, 403702 Palolem, India Contact Number - +91 18 5557 8989 Palolem Inn (Image from Booking) Conclusion Even for just under Rs. 3,500 per night, you can find properties in Goa that are located near the beaches. With this guide, you have options from the north to the south. These are the best rated properties per each location or beach. So you're bound to find more but chances are that they might have some hiccups that still needs to be resolved. So if you want security, services and facilities assured, then look no further than the properties mentioned above. I hope this helps you!
