The Leela Goa is a luxury beach resort, set amidst 75 acres of tropical palm groves and landscaped gardens, along the Mobor Beach in the Southern part of Goa. Designed to reflect Indian and Portuguese heritage, the resort blends old and contemporary design throughout its rooms and suites, while public spaces are inspired by the architecture of South India's Vijayanagara Empire. The surrounds are carefully planned to create a sense of relaxation with natural greens and blue lagoons.
Sprawled between the Mobor Beach and on the other by the River Sal, the Leela Goa offers 206 air-conditioned rooms and suites. All are spacious in size with modern and luxurious design. Most rooms have balconies overlooking the lagoon and some have private pools. The Club Wing with 15 private villas is set to one side of the property and has a separate check-in and lap pool, offering a sense of privacy and exclusivity with a private butler service. Rooms feature a fridge, Wi-Fi and LCD TVs.
Dining options at the Leela Goa include a variety of restaurants serving Indian, Italian and Continental cuisine. For relaxation there are two large swimming pools and an award-wining spa offering Ayurvedic treatments, as well as yoga, steam rooms, saunas and a fully equipped gym. There is also a 12-hole golf course within the grounds as well as sports and water based activities. Local attractions include the Mahavir, Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary and Basilica of Bom Jesus Church.
Amenities
24hr Room ServiceBanquet FacilitiesBar/PubBusiness CentreChildcare ServicesConciergeCribs/Infant Beds AvailableDisabled FacilitiesFitness CentreGardenGolf Onsite Or NearbyMeeting/Conference FacilitiesMultilingual StaffOutdoor PoolPets AllowedRestaurantSafety Deposit BoxesSalonSpa/SaunaTennis CourtWater SportsWi-Fi AvailableYoga Classes/Instruction On SiteStay The Leela Goa offers 206 rooms and suites. Each are spacious in size (starting at 54 sqm) and tucked away around the three lagoons, giving every room a view of the water. These are grouped in terms of size, location within the resort and view type. The décor is classy in style with earthy tones across the woodwork, carpeting and auburn drapes. The recommended Club suites benefit from private balconies with partial views over the 12-hole golf course and to the sea beyond.
ChildCare Families with children are welcome to stay at The Leela Goa. There is a Kid's Club with activities such as balloon painting, pizza making, treasure hunts, stories and quizzes, Play Station games and cartoon films. Baby cots and babysitting service can be arranged, on request.
Dine Dining options at the Leela Goa include four restaurants and three bars. Riverside serves fine Italian dishes, while Jamavar is the signature Leela brand for fine dining North and South Indian fare. There is also Susegado, a beach side restaurant that specialises in seafood and local delicacies. For light bites and a variety of drinks, head to Yali Lounge or the Pool Bar. Also by the pool is Aqua, where lively entertainment, music and dancing can be enjoyed each evening.
Relax The focus at the Leela Goa is on the natural beauty of tropical gardens, peaceful lagoons, the extremely quite stretch of the Mobor Beach and the sparkling azure-blue ocean. Yet, for ultimate relaxation there is an award-winning Spa offering an extensive selection of holistic and Ayurveda spa treatments and two swimming pools. Set between the resort and the beach is a 12-hole golf course but if golf is not your passion then choose from tennis, cycling, yoga or beach volleyball.
Experience Situated in the south, The Leela Goa provides easy access to some of the best beaches, known for their undeveloped beauty and peaceful atmosphere. Leave the beach and you can experience Goa’s fascinating culture and colonial heritage with 17th-century houses and churches including the Catholic Basilica de Bom Jesus, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Also visit the 12th-century Mahadev Temple in Tambdi Surla dedicated to the Hindu deity Shiva.
Location The Leela Goa is located on Cavelossim Beach and spreads across 75-acres of beautifully landscaped gardens on the southern tip of Goa.
Getting there Fly into Goa's Dabolim Airport via Mumbai. The Leela Goa is a 45-minute drive away.
When to go The best time to visit Goa is between late October and early April. The peak tourist season is from mid-December to mid-January, when the weather is near perfect, with daytime temperatures rarely going beyond 32°C. The monsoon season begins around June, when the hot temperatures of summer are cooled with an influx of clouds and rain. On average, the hottest months of the year are April and May.
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