Ahilya by The Sea is a charming small resort, set near the small quiet fishing village of Nerul overlooking the Arabian Sea, north of Panaji in Goa. Formerly the private estate of the prominent local Trinidades family of Goa’s greatest painter, the property was recently converted into a boutique hotel. The name, and much of the inspiration, comes from ‘Prince’ Richard Holkar, a long-time Trinidades family friend, who also owns Ahilya Fort, in Maheshwar, Rajasthan.
Alila Diwa is a beautiful Balinese-style boutique hotel, set amongst coconut groves and verdant paddy fields, on Gonsua Beach in Majorda, Goa. The resort blends contemporary Goan design with the traditional tile-roofed architecture and the surrounding village atmosphere to create an opulent haven of peace and tranquillity. Situated a bit away from the beachfront crowds, the hotel provides peaceful views over surrounding rice plantations and a serene atmosphere.
Casa Colvale is a beautiful riverside boutique resort, backed by lush tropical gardens near a small Colvale village, along the Chapora River in Northern part of Goa. Originally designed as a private residence incorporating the incredible surroundings, the elegant villa with all its original character now serves as a luxurious place to stay for travellers. Situated in the peaceful suburbs of Goa, it is fairly close to the city centre, its historical churches and the lovely beaches along its western coast.
Elsewhere Goa is an elegant, boutique beach house property, set on a remote stretch of beach in northern Goa. Owned by Bombay based fashion photographer Denzel Sequeira, Elsewhere has been in his family since 1886, when his great-grandfather, Anjelo Zeferino Sequeira bought the spit of land between the sea and a salt-water creek. The restored houses are authentic in their look and charming in style that take you back in time and yet provide all the modern amenities of today.
Casa Palacio Siolim House is a heritage boutique hotel set within the small village of Siolim in northern Goa. Once the residence to the Portuguese Governor of Macau, the hotel was recognized by Unesco in 2001 for owner Varun Sood’s letter-perfect restoration of the 17th-century mansion. Using traditional techniques and old Portuguese tiles, the property has been carefully restored to its former glory and now feels more like a villa that serves as a great base for relaxation in Goa.
Taj Exotica Resort & Spa Goa is a charming, colonial-style retreat, set in 56 acres of landscaped lawns and tropical gardens along a 700-metre stretch of Benaulim beach. The hotel is cleverly split between the main block containing 31 sea view rooms and a number of villas located in the gardens, some with private pools. Of these, the two-bedroom villas are ideal to house larger families and with facilities such as a dedicated Kids' Club, it makes for a perfect romantic or family holiday.
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.
