Planning for Goa, where to stay?

anainar · 3rd November 2008, 15:52

I went to Goa last week. Stayed at Whispering Palms. I booked a standard room which had two separate single beds! Imagine that for a family of husband, wife and five year old.

. But the best part is when I complained, they upgraded me to their Classic Room. The room was nice and costed around 3500/day on bed and Breakfast basis. Had a swimming pool, jacuzzi and less than 100 meters to Candolim beach. Breakfast was good and sumptuous. but the bar sucked big time and barman was a moron. The cocktails he made were horrible.

I had bookings only for 29th and 30th and for 31st they said they are full. But on 30th there was a cancellation I could extend the stay. I tried a nearby resort for a walkin and they had vacancies on 31st.

I checked Goan Heritage and it was booked fully. Went to Bogmallo for lunch and the place looked really nice. But lunch costed a bomb of Rs.450/per head.

Their rates go up from Nov 1st onwards. Actually it is true with every hotel in Goa. They have one rate till August, Sept-October has another rate november onwards another rate.

Nainar

shuvd · 3rd November 2008, 17:43

Guys, can you suggest a CHEAP option during the year end? Say between the 26th and 30th December.

IndianNomad · 4th November 2008, 19:36

I was in Goa from 24-Oct to 29-Oct. Stayed near Calangute market in Colonia De Braganza Resort for 3 nights @ 1800/- per night, accomodation was a 2 bedroom appartment with a hall and a kitchen, it has 3 split A/Cs one in each bedroom and one in hall. Stayed for another 2 nights near Miramar-Panaji in hotel miramar for Rs.1800/- for 2 nights, this was ok but the food in their restuarant by name Anouksha is great

urban_legend · 6th November 2008, 14:21

Had been to Goa in August. Stayed at Miramar Residency. its a hotel by Goa tourism board. But trust me its nothing like the normal govt. run hotels, they've got these villas. Its beautiful, overlooking the Miramar beach, right next to Marriot's property. The best part is that the tariffs are unbelievable. During offseason the tariff was aroud 1600 per room and during season when i had asked them they had quoted around 2500-3000, which is a very good deal considering the property location and surroundings. Definitely value for money.

anshurao · 6th November 2008, 18:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by shuvd

Guys, can you suggest a CHEAP option during the year end? Say between the 26th and 30th December.

Hey, it would be nice if you could give figures here

But let me warn you buddy, at that time of the year the prices are at their maximum. Let me know your budget and probably I could suggest you something accordingly.

IndianNomad · 6th November 2008, 19:50

The prices during year end are too high.
Mentioned below are some of them when I inquired for period of 25th to 27th of Dec.
I inquired with these people today.

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Colonia Braganza Resort - 3 Star
Calangute

Meal Plan : Bed & Breakfast

Package Cost : Rs.5200/- per couple per night
Rs.1600/- per extra person per night

* This one I got it for 1800/- per night, accomodation was a 2 bedroom appartment with a hall and a kitchen, it has 3 split A/Cs one in each bedroom and one in hall, during 24th oct to 26th oct.
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CARMOLOBO RESORTS! GOA! CANDOLIM!
RATES FOR 18THDEC TO 26TH DEC , CHRISTMAS WEEK.
RS 3000 /ROOM/NIGHT FOR 2 PAX CP
RS 6000 /2 BEDROOM/NIGHT FOR 4 PAX,CP
RS 300/EXTRA PERSON/NIGHT,CP.

RATES FOR 27TH DEC TO 5TH JAN,NEWYEARS.
RS 8000 /ROOM/NIGHT FOR 2 ,CP.
RS 16,000 /2 BEDROOM/NIGHT FOR 4 PAX,CP
RS 1000/EXTRA PERSON/NIGHT,CP.

MINIMUM BOOKING DURING CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEARS HAS TO BE 4 NIGHTS.

* This one when inquired in oct was for Rs. 3000 /2 BEDROOM/NIGHT FOR 4 PAX,CP
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filcord · 6th November 2008, 20:26

After a relaxing three days, I can suggest Prainha Cottages. It's about 6 km away from Panjim at Dona Paula , a small boutique hotel set in it's own spectacular bay, Welcome to Prainha Hotel and Cottages - Goa 's best resort, not meant if you want the fast night life of Calangute. Ideal for chilling and swimming away the workday stress.

JMaruru · 4th November 2009, 13:45

Folks,

Please suggest some basic/budget accommodation on beachside in south goa. We just need clean toilets, bed and car parking.

Thanks.

saurabh711 · 14th January 2010, 14:39

Hi,

Any reviews or experiences of the O Hotel in Candolim, Goa ??

Thanks
Saurabh

rk_sans · 26th March 2010, 16:50

Guys,
Planning a trip to goa. Suggestions required about the accomodation. It would be One kid, wife and me. This would be the first trip to Goa for both of us.
Requirements:
Not crowded.
On the beach / Beach access a must / Private beach access (Anything of this sort).

Suggestions Please.

JMaruru · 27th March 2010, 03:02

Try Palolem. Nice and scenic beach. You would get lot of options on the beach. If you need private access, head towards varca.

Quote:

Originally Posted by rk_sans

Guys,
Planning a trip to goa. Suggestions required about the accomodation. It would be One kid, wife and me. This would be the first trip to Goa for both of us.
Requirements:
Not crowded.
On the beach / Beach access a must / Private beach access (Anything of this sort).

Suggestions Please.

arjunrudra · 27th March 2010, 07:02

I think you will enjoy staying in and out of Margoa. The place is simply truly beautiful and one of my favourite beaches Benaulim is right there. Try hiring something in Madgoa. There are lots of things to do and it truly gives the flavor of Goa. You have also got great places to go to such as Martins Corner,Fiplee's ,Pedro Shack etc..
North goa is again different , you have more night clubs ,parties and stuff.

revtech · 27th March 2010, 07:32

need to find a cheap place to stay in north goa, preferably baga, calangut, anjuna(not in any specific order)

any suggestions ?

rk_sans · 27th March 2010, 08:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by JMaruru

Try Palolem. Nice and scenic beach. You would get lot of options on the beach. If you need private access, head towards varca.

Thanks for the suggestion. Any specific hotels or resorts you would recommend.

Quote:

Originally Posted by arjunrudra

I think you will enjoy staying in and out of Margoa. The place is simply truly beautiful and one of my favourite beaches Benaulim is right there. Try hiring something in Madgoa. There are lots of things to do and it truly gives the flavor of Goa. You have also got great places to go to such as Martins Corner,Fiplee's ,Pedro Shack etc..
North goa is again different , you have more night clubs ,parties and stuff.

Thanks for the suggestion Arjun. Any specific hotels you would recommend on Benaulim.

arjunrudra · 28th March 2010, 06:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by rk_sans

Thanks for the suggestion. Any specific hotels or resorts you would recommend.

Thanks for the suggestion Arjun. Any specific hotels you would recommend on Benaulim.

You should definitely try the Royal Goan Beach Club. It's RCI affiliated but they do sell it individually also and its just a 5 mins walk from the benaulim beach.Otherwise if this holiday is something special and a big budget is allocated for this, then go for the Taj Exotica which is right on the beach.
you could also try hotels in and around benaulim beach , because renting a car is really easy in goa.
You could try Haati mahal,club mahindra , Lotus suites and clarion the beach.
These would be my suggestions.

3rd November 2008, 15:52	#121
anainar BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 341 Thanked: 10 Times	Goa accomodations.. I went to Goa last week. Stayed at Whispering Palms. I booked a standard room which had two separate single beds! Imagine that for a family of husband, wife and five year old. . But the best part is when I complained, they upgraded me to their Classic Room. The room was nice and costed around 3500/day on bed and Breakfast basis. Had a swimming pool, jacuzzi and less than 100 meters to Candolim beach. Breakfast was good and sumptuous. but the bar sucked big time and barman was a moron. The cocktails he made were horrible. I had bookings only for 29th and 30th and for 31st they said they are full. But on 30th there was a cancellation I could extend the stay. I tried a nearby resort for a walkin and they had vacancies on 31st. I checked Goan Heritage and it was booked fully. Went to Bogmallo for lunch and the place looked really nice. But lunch costed a bomb of Rs.450/per head. Their rates go up from Nov 1st onwards. Actually it is true with every hotel in Goa. They have one rate till August, Sept-October has another rate november onwards another rate. Nainar
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3rd November 2008, 17:43	#122
shuvd Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Calcutta Posts: 1,081 Thanked: 7 Times View My Garage	Guys, can you suggest a CHEAP option during the year end? Say between the 26th and 30th December.
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4th November 2008, 19:36	#123
IndianNomad BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 155 Thanked: 35 Times	I was in Goa from 24-Oct to 29-Oct. Stayed near Calangute market in Colonia De Braganza Resort for 3 nights @ 1800/- per night, accomodation was a 2 bedroom appartment with a hall and a kitchen, it has 3 split A/Cs one in each bedroom and one in hall. Stayed for another 2 nights near Miramar-Panaji in hotel miramar for Rs.1800/- for 2 nights, this was ok but the food in their restuarant by name Anouksha is great
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6th November 2008, 14:21	#124
urban_legend BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 118 Thanked: 5 Times	Had been to Goa in August. Stayed at Miramar Residency. its a hotel by Goa tourism board. But trust me its nothing like the normal govt. run hotels, they've got these villas. Its beautiful, overlooking the Miramar beach, right next to Marriot's property. The best part is that the tariffs are unbelievable. During offseason the tariff was aroud 1600 per room and during season when i had asked them they had quoted around 2500-3000, which is a very good deal considering the property location and surroundings. Definitely value for money.
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6th November 2008, 19:50	#126
IndianNomad BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 155 Thanked: 35 Times	The prices during year end are too high. Mentioned below are some of them when I inquired for period of 25th to 27th of Dec. I inquired with these people today. ------------------------------------ Colonia Braganza Resort - 3 Star Calangute Meal Plan : Bed & Breakfast Package Cost : Rs.5200/- per couple per night Rs.1600/- per extra person per night * This one I got it for 1800/- per night, accomodation was a 2 bedroom appartment with a hall and a kitchen, it has 3 split A/Cs one in each bedroom and one in hall, during 24th oct to 26th oct. --------------------------------------- --------------------------------------- CARMOLOBO RESORTS! GOA! CANDOLIM! RATES FOR 18THDEC TO 26TH DEC , CHRISTMAS WEEK. RS 3000 /ROOM/NIGHT FOR 2 PAX CP RS 6000 /2 BEDROOM/NIGHT FOR 4 PAX,CP RS 300/EXTRA PERSON/NIGHT,CP. RATES FOR 27TH DEC TO 5TH JAN,NEWYEARS. RS 8000 /ROOM/NIGHT FOR 2 ,CP. RS 16,000 /2 BEDROOM/NIGHT FOR 4 PAX,CP RS 1000/EXTRA PERSON/NIGHT,CP. MINIMUM BOOKING DURING CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEARS HAS TO BE 4 NIGHTS. * This one when inquired in oct was for Rs. 3000 /2 BEDROOM/NIGHT FOR 4 PAX,CP -----------------------------------------
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6th November 2008, 20:26	#127
filcord BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: goa Posts: 996 Thanked: 67 Times	After a relaxing three days, I can suggest Prainha Cottages. It's about 6 km away from Panjim at Dona Paula , a small boutique hotel set in it's own spectacular bay, Welcome to Prainha Hotel and Cottages - Goa 's best resort, not meant if you want the fast night life of Calangute. Ideal for chilling and swimming away the workday stress.
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4th November 2009, 13:45	#128
JMaruru BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: BLR/EWR Posts: 780 Thanked: 368 Times	Basic/Budget accommodation in south goa. Folks, Please suggest some basic/budget accommodation on beachside in south goa. We just need clean toilets, bed and car parking. Thanks.
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14th January 2010, 14:39	#129
saurabh711 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 100 Thanked: 0 Times View My Garage	The O Hotel Goa Hi, Any reviews or experiences of the O Hotel in Candolim, Goa ?? Thanks Saurabh
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26th March 2010, 16:50	#130
rk_sans Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,037 Thanked: 969 Times View My Garage	Accomodations ? Guys, Planning a trip to goa. Suggestions required about the accomodation. It would be One kid, wife and me. This would be the first trip to Goa for both of us. Requirements: Not crowded. On the beach / Beach access a must / Private beach access (Anything of this sort). Suggestions Please.
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27th March 2010, 07:02	#132
arjunrudra Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Gurgaon/Chennai Posts: 1,577 Thanked: 197 Times View My Garage	I think you will enjoy staying in and out of Margoa. The place is simply truly beautiful and one of my favourite beaches Benaulim is right there. Try hiring something in Madgoa. There are lots of things to do and it truly gives the flavor of Goa. You have also got great places to go to such as Martins Corner,Fiplee's ,Pedro Shack etc.. North goa is again different , you have more night clubs ,parties and stuff.
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27th March 2010, 07:32	#133
revtech Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,992 Thanked: 38 Times View My Garage	need to find a cheap place to stay in north goa, preferably baga, calangut, anjuna(not in any specific order) any suggestions ?
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