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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.
The Siolim House, which Kate Moss, Sadie Frost, and their entourage took over for two weeks a few years ago, has just seven suites. Each are light-filled, airy and generously decorated with antique furniture and four poster beds. There is an in-house kitchen that serves Goan meals in the dining area overlooking the pool and inner courtyard. All rooms have high ceilings, polished wooden floors and four poster beds. Some have air-conditioning but fans are perfect during the travelling season.
The Goa we know and love is all about seclusion, politeness, and relaxation, and that’s exactly what you get in tranquil boutique manor houses on inland rivers away from the beach, mostly in the northern part of the state. Siolim House, set on an outlet of the Chapora about 10 minutes inland enjoys much of these virtues. Beach lovers can still enjoy Vagator and Baga beaches, visit the Mapusa market for a local experience or visit Olive Ridley Turtle Nesting area across the river.
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24hr Room ServiceBar/PubConciergeCribs/Infant Beds AvailableDisabled FacilitiesGardenMeeting/Conference FacilitiesMultilingual StaffOutdoor PoolRestaurantSafety Deposit BoxesWi-Fi AvailableLocation Siolim House is located in the village of Siolim about a 15 minute drive from the nearest beaches including Vagator and Anjuna.
Getting there Fly to Goa's Dabolim Airport (via Mumbai), followed 1-hour transfer to Siolim House.
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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