A great hotel, perhaps the best in Goa and certainly the best in Calangute. The location is superb, right on the beach, with loungers under palm trees, reminiscent of hotels in the Caribbean or Thailand. It's hard to find another hotel in Goa of this standard. The hotel grounds are abundant with greenery, so you practically don't feel the heat, and you can spot plenty of birds and squirrels. The rooms are clean, cleaned daily (upon request), well-appointed, with daily water, tea, toiletries, etc. The restaurant is right on the beach, so you can eat and enjoy the view. Breakfast could be more varied, as it's the same every day, and the selection is average. However, lunch and dinner are fantastic. Truly excellent Indian cuisine, everything perfectly prepared and seasoned, and served at very reasonable prices, not much higher than average street restaurants. The staff is a special treat in itself. They are excellent, helpful in every respect, and respond quickly to all requests. It's clear that the staff are thoroughly instructed and properly supervised. From talking with the staff, it was clear that most of them have been working here for many years. By the way, in the small hotel restaurant, I counted at least 16 waiters, responding immediately to every request. Importantly, there's no blaring music in the hotel, nor are there any silly entertainment programs. And one more thing – compared to other places in Goa, there aren't many visitors from countries where you pay in rubles.
Does the hotel have any flaws? Yes, but they don't detract from the overall excellent rating. Firstly, if you get a poolside room starting with number 9, ask to be upgraded to a room on the other side of the pool. Rooms starting with number 9 have direct sunlight all day, so there's no way I could sit in a chair by the entrance to the room. Secondly, some of the furnishings (especially the restaurant tables) need replacing. The worst part about the hotel is the proximity to the beachfront restaurant, where loud music can drown out the hotel restaurant's solid music in the evenings. But there's nothing you can do about your neighbor, and fortunately, according to Goa regulations, guests are required to turn off the music at 10 PM.
- Guest User
Excellent hotel! The area is large, green, dressed. Everyone washs, sweats, haircuts. The pool is clean, swimming is one pleasure. The room we had with a view to the pool. In the room everything is, the only minus for me a tough mattress, in the rest everything is fine. Breakfasts are wonderful (cash, omlet, fruit, vegetables, dessert, coffee cooked). We'll come back for sure!
- Guest User
