Recommendations in Goa, India?
Jan 21, 2018 | 12:17 am
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Recommendations in Goa, India?
Hi all
I'm looking for modern luxury hotel recommendations in Goa, India as well as suggestions on what restaurants/sights to see. I'll be there for a weekend in March. Was thinking either Le Meridien or Grand Hyatt based on the photos I've seen but wondering if any other more boutique hotels are available?
Ideally the place would have a great spa, or a nice spa nearby, easy location from PNQ, and bonus points for private beach, yoga, etc.
Thanks in advance
I'm looking for modern luxury hotel recommendations in Goa, India as well as suggestions on what restaurants/sights to see. I'll be there for a weekend in March. Was thinking either Le Meridien or Grand Hyatt based on the photos I've seen but wondering if any other more boutique hotels are available?
Ideally the place would have a great spa, or a nice spa nearby, easy location from PNQ, and bonus points for private beach, yoga, etc.
Thanks in advance
Jan 21, 2018 | 5:58 am
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I have not been yet, but the W is actually the property that appeals to me the most in Goa. Nothing there is really high end, but it looks fun and it is a newer property. You could check the Starwood forum for more information.
Jan 21, 2018 | 8:15 am
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Jan 21, 2018 | 11:06 am
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That discussion probably belongs on the Starwood forum. Perhaps the property has its own thread.
Jan 21, 2018 | 3:37 pm
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Jan 21, 2018 | 10:11 pm
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Definitely not Le Meridien! It is not a resort and is on busy road, with at least a 15 min walk to the beach.
Grand Hyatt is much better - especially in the grand club wing. It also has great resort facilities and a lovely award winning spa and great pools and wet area.
Grand Hyatt is much better - especially in the grand club wing. It also has great resort facilities and a lovely award winning spa and great pools and wet area.
Jan 22, 2018 | 1:47 am
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what about the w didn't seem nice????i have not stayed here but i did visit the place when it first opened & i really liked it....
Jan 23, 2018 | 3:58 pm
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Not the W
The 3 that I like a lot are the Vivanta, Leela and Lalit. The first two if you are all adults, the third if you are with kids.
For food, go to Britto's on Baga Beach. It's definitely not high end, but it's fun, on the beach and great value. Seafood is fresh too, and half the price for the same quality seafood at Fisherman's Wharf or other restaurants. All the luxury resorts have great grilled seafood too, but Britto's is an experience unto itself.
Jan 24, 2018 | 5:54 am
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Think of Goa's beaches as a place to hang out on the sand, have really cheap beer, really fresh seafood that's caught daily, maybe do some paragliding and jet skiing, and take an occasional dip in the water, while you recover from being out most of the night dancing, so that you can do it again.
I've been to many beach destinations in my life; Goa was different and really enjoyable precisely because it wasn't just about the beach.