Stay
Taj Exotica Resort & Spa Goa has a total of 140 rooms and suites. Each room within a four-room villa is spacious in size (starting at 57 sqm) and sophistically decorated in an elegant blend of Goan and Portuguese style. All have private balconies overlooking the sea or the gardens, and the marble-clad bathrooms are equipped with tubs and walk-in showers. In addition, there are eight sea-facing suites and two Presidential Suites, some with two bedrooms and private plunge pools.
ChildCare
Families with children are welcome to stay at Taj Exotica, Goa. Entertainment for children include a Tex Kids Club, with a dedicated children's pool complete with mini water slide, plus bikes for hire, two pool tables, and a putting green. Babysitting service can be arranged, on request.
Dine
Guests at Taj Exotica Resort & Spa Goa have a choice of five restaurants. These range from Eugenia serving authentic Indian delicacies and Miguel Arcanjo offering an elaborate menu inspired from Mediterranean cuisine to the fine-dining Alegria restaurant where Goan specialities and Portuguese dishes are served. Down on the beach is the much-admired Lobster Shack with an impressive array of wines, while Adega Camoens, the exotic lounge bar is perfect for a romantic evening.
Relax
Located along the Benaulim Beach, the Taj Exotica, Goa enjoys spacious grounds and ample facilities. For relaxation there is a large swimming pool shaded by palm trees, but for total relaxation head for the award-winning Jiva Spa and request a Vishram aromatherapy massage in a private pavilion by the Arabian Sea. Other facilities include a fitness centre and a jogging track, yoga and meditation, and for the active there’s archery, tennis, badminton, a cricket pitch and a nine-hole golf course.
Experience
Situated in the southern belt of Goa, guests at Taj Exotica Resort & Spa can enjoy the Colva and Cavelossim beaches known for their undeveloped beauty and peaceful atmosphere. For a cultural experience head north to Panaji or old Goa that resembles the Indo-Portuguese period through its churches and visit the Catholic Basilica de Bom Jesus, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Also visit the Olive Ridley Turtle Nesting area or Sahakari Spice Farm, for a buffet lunch with a cashew feni drink.
Location Taj Exotica Goa stands amidst 56 acres of lush landscaped lawns and tropical gardens along a 700 meter stretch of Benaulim beach, on the southwest coast of Goa, overlooking the Arabian sea.
Getting there Fly to Goa's Dabolim Airport (via Mumbai), followed by 45-minute road transfer to Taj Exotica Goa.
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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