After a number of journeys to Goa, I’ve come to like its palm-lined seashores, Portuguese-influenced attraction, and vary of stays – from colonial boutiques to luxurious resorts. These are my favourite distinctive locations to remain…
1. The Park Calangute
This trendy beachfront boutique lodge in North Goa was distinctive due its rooftop cabana lounge overlooking the Arabian Sea and its stylish, party-ready vibe that I believed actually set it aside from typical beachfront stays in Goa.
I believed the decor was superior – it was daring and fashionable with brilliant pops of coloration, minimalist furnishings, playful, avant-garde artwork items and an alluring vibe which felt stylish, upbeat, and sociable.
My glossy minimalist visitor room got here with a snug king-sized mattress, temper lighting, a glass-walled rain bathe and my favourite half – a built-in digital headboard function which featured a tropical scene with birds and daring colours!
I dined within the stylish rooftop LOVE restaurant and bar, took a dip within the photogenic beachfront infinity pool, made full use of the personal seashore entry, dined al-fresco on the award-winning open-air restaurant and partied into the night time at their curated DJ occasion!
Its setting made it tremendous handy to occasion too – it was located proper on Calangute Seashore in North Go and I discovered myself near full of life shacks, night time markets, and buzzing seashore golf equipment!
My highlights…
- Watching the solar dip under the horizon from the infinity pool was a Instagram-worthy second! I may see so far as Sinquerim Seashore, Fort Aguada, and Dona Paula after which I sat and stargazed afterwards!
2. Mojigao – Eco Resort
I discovered this serene, nature-focused retreat tucked to be an actual deal with with rustic-luxe treehouse villas, a creative jungle setting, and a buzzy cultural hub with yoga, artwork workshops, and acutely aware eating making it a refreshing, soulful escape!
I discovered earthy and creative decor, with lashings of pure wooden, cane furnishings, colourful textiles, handcrafted particulars and a relaxed, bohemian, and artistic vibe!
I stayed in a comfortable picket cottage with a non-public veranda, breezy cover mattress, ethnic rugs, and enormous home windows that opened out to the gorgeous surrounding jungle! I significantly beloved the open-air toilet with pure stone partitions.
I went to every day yoga lessons in a lovely tree-canopy shala every, tried their holistic therapeutic therapies, ate Ayurvedic meals of their plant-based restaurant, and attended their superior onsite stay artwork and music occasions.
I actually appreciated the peaceable jungle setting in Assagao – secluded but simply 10 minutes from Anjuna and Vagator’s buzz.
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My favourite highlights…
- I beloved eating at their open-air restaurant nestled within the tropical forest – particularly the zucchini spaghetti with cashew cream made out of (their very own!) garden-fresh elements!
3. Azaya Seashore Resort
I discovered this was a trendy, upscale beachfront resort which stood to me for its ultra-modern design combined with Portuguese-inspired structure, beachfront cabanas, and personal plunge pool suites that opened straight onto the sand!
I discovered it was full of modern class with Indo-Portuguese touches, that includes glossy traces, earthy tones, handcrafted accents and a laid-back and opulent ambiance – it felt each stylish and romantic.
My commonplace room had an opulent king-sized mattress, elegant fashionable furnishings, a rainfall bathe, a non-public balcony or terrace, and high-end facilities like a minibar and sensible TV. I significantly preferred my distinctive glass-walled toilet which had an outsized soaking tub that overlook the bed room!
Earlier than leaving I made positive I loved the beachfront eating underneath the celebs at La Concha, rejuvenating Ayurvedic spa remedies at Prana Spa, and the gorgeous personal cabanas on the sandy seashore.
I beloved the place it was located too, it was nestled proper on the pristine white sands of Benaulim Seashore in South Goa and it was a peaceable retreat away from the area’s a lot busier northern shoreline.
My private highlights…
- I beloved the direct entry to Benaulim Seashore – only a brief stroll previous swaying palms and pink and white frangipani timber, it felt like my very own personal paradise!
4. Purple Thread Calangute
I used to be actually charmed by this trendy boutique keep—it felt like the proper fusion of up to date Goan design, vibrant native artwork, and heat, customized service. The decor combined fashionable minimalism with daring colours, handcrafted tiles, and refined Goan touches, giving it a classy, artsy, and effortlessly laid-back vibe!
My visitor room featured glossy {custom} furnishings, a luxurious mattress with crisp linens, assertion lighting, and a patio overlooking the swimming pool. The daring, hand-painted mural wall behind the mattress was a private spotlight for me!
I went for sundown drinks on the rooftop lounge, relaxed within the curated library of design books, took a dip within the plunge pool surrounded by tropical vegetation, and ordered in-room spa remedies!
Situated in a quiet lane in Calangute, it was only a peaceable retreat only a brief stroll from the seashore, cafés, and native markets.
My highlights…
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I beloved how the lodge showcased native artwork – particularly the big Insta-worthy mural within the foyer which mirrored Goan life with palm timber, boats, and village scenes.
5. The Postcard Hideaway, Netravali
I actually beloved this peaceable eco-luxury retreat tucked away in Goa’s Netravali forest – it was a serene, off-the-grid hideaway set amidst dense jungle, pure springs, and the sounds of wildlife.
The decor was equally as particular with minimalist luxurious combined in with rustic Goan touches with earthy tones, picket furnishings, and enormous home windows that framed the encompassing forest. It felt tranquil, secluded, and really nature-immersed!
My spacious room got here with a snug mattress, forest-facing balcony, elegant picket interiors, a rain bathe, and eco-conscious facilities. I completely beloved the out of doors sit-out deck which got here with forest views, the place I sat and noticed uncommon birds and monkeys.
I went on their organized guided forest hikes, took dips in pure springs, stargazed underneath clear skies, gorged on domestically impressed meals served of their enjoyable jungle-view pavilion, went for remedies within the spa, took a dip within the open-air jacuzzi and joined yoga classes atop a shocking pavilion
My highlights…
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I beloved the spiced Okra & Coconut Stir-Fry with Purple Amaranth Dal and Turmeric Rice which the employees informed me was made with recent okra, pink amaranth, and turmeric from the resort’s very personal natural backyard!
6. W Lodge
This was a stylish, luxurious beachfront resort set on Vagator Seashore which additionally doubled as a enjoyable occasion hot-spot – it actually stood out being one among Goa’s coolest and most Instagrammable luxurious stays. due to its high-energy nightlife and hanging modern design.
The decor was excellent with daring, eclectic, and ultra-modern, with psychedelic lighting, eclectic artwork installations, and upscale design particulars impressed by Goa’s bohemian spirit. The vibe was full of life, glamorous, and youthful and I noticed attracted a well-dressed and delightful wanting crowd!
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My favourite highlights…
- Hanging out at their glam beachfront WET pool – I beloved the stylish infinity pool, funky pink cabanas, stay DJs, and my Mirrored Mojito topped with silver leaf. After darkish, it was a classy, mood-lit area!
7. Casa Anjuna
I actually beloved this place! It was a romantic, boho-style Portuguese-style villa in heritage lodge with classic attraction, whimsical decor, and a laid-back, old-school Goan vibe simply minutes from Anjuna Seashore.
Inside I discovered vibrant, eclectic decor full with hanging vintage furnishings, colourful tiles, four-poster beds, and playful bohemian touches. The vibe was laid-back, romantic, however ever so barely eccentric too!
My visitor room was residence to a classic four-poster mattress, colourful tiled flooring, vintage picket furnishings, and a non-public veranda overlooking the gardens and I significantly beloved the old school bathtub which was positioned proper within the bed room.
I took a dip within the serene backyard pool, indulged in rejuvenating Ayurvedic spa remedies, and lounged on cozy verandas.
The situation gave me easy accessibility to all of the highlights too – it was beautifully situated within the coronary heart of Anjuna, it’s only a brief stroll from the seashore, the well-known flea market, and funky little native cafes, but tucked away sufficient to really feel peaceable and secluded.
My private highlights…
8. Laborious Rock Lodge
I found this vibrant, music-themed life-style lodge in Calangute and actually preferred the way it was the place high-energy retreat the place rock ’n’ roll,
Inside I discovered daring and modern decor with a rock-inspired edge, there have been brilliant, loopy colours, music memorabilia, temper lighting and even genuine Fender guitars ready to be performed. It was full of life, youthful, and enjoyable with a playful rock ’n’ roll spirit in addition to a laid-back Goan twist.
My spacious room includes a plush mattress, a curated music playlist, a walk-in rain bathe, trendy rock-themed accents and my favourite function an in-room Rock Om® yoga package!
I actually loved taking a dip within the out of doors swimming pool which got here with underwater music, dancing the night time away at at stay DJ night time watching stay jam classes that turned the lodge right into a mini music pageant!
Situated within the coronary heart of Calangute, I actually preferred it was additionally handily simply minutes from the seashore and surrounded by Goa’s finest nightlife, cafes, and purchasing spots.
My private highlights…
- Ordering a Crosley turntable to my room by way of the The Sound of Your Keep’ program and enjoying Electrical Love – BØRNS!
9. Amrapali-Home of Grace
I discovered this elegant heritage boutique lodge set in a restored 200-year-old mansion on the banks of Lake Vembanad in Kerala. It stood out to me for its tranquil lakeside setting, superbly restored structure, and intimate, art-filled interiors that splendidly combined heritage attraction with slow-living luxurious!
The vibe felt serene, intimate, and soulful – like a peaceable heritage retreat with a contact of understated luxurious thrown in too! My visitor room featured classic picket furnishings, domestically woven materials, handmade tiles, elegant antiques, and lovely views of the gardens. I particularly beloved the handmade – and really ornate – Athangudi ground tiles!
I additionally beloved the romantic candlelit Keralan dinners within the peaceable courtyard, the curated native artwork which was displayed all through the gorgeous mansion (particularly the Tanjore portray of Lord Vishnu), the charming plunge pool, and personal boat rides which departed straight from the lodge’s dock.
I actually preferred its peaceable location too on banks of the Zuari River in South Goa, it was solely a brief drive from Panjim and Outdated Goa’s historic websites.
My favourite highlights..
- I beloved the lovable on-site café which served scrumptious pastries reminiscent of flaky almond croissants, tangy lemon tarts, chocolate éclairs, and buttery madeleines by a Le Cordon Bleu pastry chef, together with very fragrant Amo tea from Assam estates!
10. MansionHaus
Right here I found a superbly restored 18th-century Portuguese mansion which had been skilfully turned luxurious boutique keep full with curated artwork, glossy know-how, and a non-public members’ membership vibe.
I beloved the decor too – it was a hanging mixture of restored heritage parts reminiscent of terrazzo flooring and classic chandeliers paired with modern minimalist furnishings and daring hand-picked (so the employees informed me!) fashionable artwork which felt upscale, artsy, and unique!
My visitor room featured custom-designed furnishings, extra domestically impressed art work, luxurious linens, sensible tech controls, and a glossy fashionable toilet. The dramatic lighting and high-vaulted ceilings have been stand-out function for me!
I took a dip within the rooftop pool, gazed at artwork within the personal artwork gallery, immersed myself within the wellness experiences, tried cocktails within the trendy in-house cocktail bar and dined on artistic domestically impressed cuisines!
Being within the coronary heart of Assagao was an enormous bonus – I used to be surrounded by leafy lanes, upscale boutiques, and a few of North Goa’s finest eating places and cafes!
My highlights…
- Eating on a scrumptious Goan Mushroom Balchão with a tangy tamarind of their Instagram-worthy colonial-style eating room full with gold chandeliers and fantastic picket furnishings!
11. Beleza By The Seashore
I believed this laid-back beachfront resort in South Goa deserved a spot on this checklist for its hanging design and its tranquil, village-style resort format.
The decor was modern with coastal and Goan influences – there was heat wooden accents, earthy tones, native artwork, and breezy, sunlit interiors. To me, it felt relaxed, tropical, and family-friendly with a peaceable, barefoot-luxury really feel.
My room featured a king-size mattress, fashionable furnishings, rain bathe, and I particularly beloved sipping on a espresso in my backyard terrace every morning.
I dined of their beachfront restaurant Nazare restuarnat, took conventional Ayurvedic remedies in a serene spa with, and took a dip in a big pool surrounded by swaying palms.
The situation was particular too – I discovered it was situated on a quiet stretch of Colva Seashore in South Goa in a peaceable setting away from the occasion crowds!
My private highlights…
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I beloved their wellness facilities – particularly the serene yoga pavilion and going for a Balinese therapeutic massage with coconut and Ylang-Ylang oil within the spa!
12. Planet Hollywood Seashore Resort
Surrounded by white sand seashores and luxurious inexperienced environs, Planet Hollywood Seashore Resort is the perfect getaway for {couples} and households alike.
The younger and energetic employees presence endeavours to pamper visitors in luxurious, providing a bespoke customized service to ease your stresses.
The visitor rooms are geared up with distinctive design parts and have moody lighting to set the temper for an genuine Arabian Sea welcome. The Pink Room Spa is the last word spot to rejuvenate thoughts, physique, and soul, boasting 5 remedy rooms using a complete host of pure parts.
Kickstart your celebrations within the on-site restaurant ‘Planet Dailies’, fueled by culinary artists who keep a excessive commonplace of presentation and repair by way of a spread of Traditional Western, Japanese, and South Indian dishes.
My private highlights…
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Staying within the Hollywood Glamour room felt like stepping onto my very own film set – with plush art-deco furnishings, temper lighting, film posters, and classic clapboards!
13. Nilaya Hermitage
A discreet gateway to the whole rejuvenation of thoughts and physique, Nilaya Hermitage invitations you to half methods with on a regular basis life and uncover actual that means in a refreshing atmosphere.
Unfold over 20 acres, the rustic-themed sleeping havens are surrounded by iridescent tropical birds and wake-up calls by peacocks.
The property is canopied by majestic timber lining either side of stone pathways, resulting in brick-coloured cottages styled on an ‘Arabian Nights’ theme, with Moorish structure guiding you to a different dimension.
Set on a secluded hill promising uniqueness and solitude, every of the 13 distinctive models affords breathtaking views of the Arabian Sea, and the sunsets are nothing in need of majestic.
My favourite highlights…
- Their infinity pool which was gorgeously positioned on an elevated terrace was simply divine! My favourite factor to do was stress-free in it whereas sipping on a mango daiquiri and admiring the emerald-green Arambol hills!
14. Ahilya By The Sea
Perched on Coco Seashore in North Goa’s peaceable Nerul district, a basic old-world Goan attraction is harmonized with Balinese influences, providing an expertise steeped in luxurious.
The villas boast rustic laterite partitions and intricately patterned picket brackets adorning the roof. They’re topped with bespoke art work, an aroma diffuser, and restored vintage décor.
On-site amenities embody two swimming pools, many stress-free nooks, and areas full of board video games and musical devices, all contributing to the lodge’s stress-free ambiance.
A luxurious choice of native and European-style meals, all-day snacks, and drinks can be found right here, and a well-informed employees is able to present the idyllic household retreat.
My highlights…
- I actually beloved having the ability to wander right down to the personal seashore every morning to see the magical dawn – I beloved watching because the solar stuffed up the sky with vibrant colors over the breathtaking Western Ghats!
15. Whoopers Boutique Anjuna
At Whoppers Boutique, a vibrant yellow façade invitations you to an expertise brimming with authenticity and splendour, nestled within the coronary heart of the jungle.
Many charming open-air hangouts adorn the property, welcoming the grace of nature to set the tone for a singular Goa welcome. A shimmering out of doors pool space is encircled by vegetation, providing an area of seclusion so that you can absorb the charming environment.
A vibrant bar space with billiards desk blends a comfortable ‘British Pub’ really feel with a temperate outdoor ambiance, and is a memorable hub for discerning travellers to mingle the night time away.
While embracing a tranquil location, the lodge is a mere 10-minute stroll from Anjuna Seashore, providing a handy place to discover the paradisiacal South-West Indian attraction.
My favorite highlights…
- Their distinctive breakfast buffet which was served every morning of their most important eating room – I particularly beloved the scrumptious Goan Poi Bread with Bhaji which launched me to the style of their native spices and herbs!
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